Last week, Congress adjourned for its traditional August recess, leaving unfinished business, and an unclear path forward, on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 appropriations bills—bills essential to keeping the federal government open once the current fiscal year ends on September 30.
Federal statistical data plays an integral role in decision-making within businesses and government. It is important that the data be obtained and reviewed with a high level of rigor to maintain its integrity, and this requires sufficient support from Congress.
Feature Why Should You Attend the APDU Annual Conference? The 2017 APDU Annual Conference, to be held on September 13-14, 2017 in Arlington, VA, has something for everyone. Our breakout sessions on data…
APDU has many different types of members, and there are excellent reasons for each type to attend the Annual Conference.
Feature The Washington Briefing at the APDU Conference The APDU Annual Conference is designed to inform attendees about the goings-on at the federal statistical agencies, innovations in data analysis and presentation, and how…
Feature John H. Thompson Appointed Executive Director of COPAFS The Board of Directors of the Council of Professional Associations on Federal Statistics (COPAFS) has announced the appointment of John H. Thompson as Executive Director,…
One of the ways that APDU supports the work of the federal data system is through joining with other organizations in offering formal support for the various agencies. APDU recently signed onto a letter of support for the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Feature Secretary of Commerce Names Interim Census Leadership U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced the interim leadership of the U.S. Census Bureau under the Vacancies Reform Act, effective upon the retirement of Census…
Feature Wilbur Ross Talks Census Funding With Senate Approps Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) opened discussion about the Census Bureau at a recent hearing reviewing the Department of Commerce?s FY2018 budget proposal with a bunch…
Feature Data Journalism: How Not To Be Wrong At the intersection of data and journalism, lots can go wrong. Taking only precautions might sometimes not be enough. ?It?s very well possible that your story…
Feature Expanding Training on Data & Tech to Improve Communities Local government and nonprofit staff need data and technology skills to regularly monitor local conditions and design programs that achieve more effective outcomes. Tailored…
Local government and nonprofit staff need data and technology skills to regularly monitor local conditions and design programs that achieve more effective outcomes. Tailored training is essential to help them gain the knowledge and confidence to leverage these indispensable tools. In Spring 2016, the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership (NNIP) and Microsoft’s Civic Technology Engagement Group partnered to explore how to expand community training on data and technology for government and nonprofit staff members.