Field Guide for Financing Public-Sector Integrated Data Systems and EvaluationA comprehensive guide to help government entities finance and sustain integrated data systems and evaluation capacity using federal and non-federal funding sources.[Submitter's Note: The content of this StratML rendition was inferred from the source by Claude.ai and edited in the XForm at https://stratml.us/forms2/Part2Form.xml]National Academy of Public AdministrationNAPA_7a3dc6e6-079d-4ca1-8578-c0acc675ce0fAn independent, nonprofit, and non-partisan organization established in 1967 and chartered by Congress in 1984 to provide expert advice to government leaders.State GovernmentsState-level government entities seeking to implement or enhance integrated data systemsPrimary ImplementerResponsible for building and maintaining integrated data systemsPerformerLocal GovernmentsCity and county governments implementing data integration initiativesImplementation PartnerBuilds and maintains local integrated data systemsPerformerFederal AgenciesAgencies providing funding and guidance for integrated data systemsFunding ProviderProvides federal funding and program guidancePerformerUS Digital ResponseUSDR_f8e5910a-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf6USDR is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works alongside governments at all levels to ensure they have the capacity to meet the public’s needs. Our vision is a government that keeps up with the needs of its people, now and for the future. USDR leverages a network of pro bono technical expertise to address common, systemic challenges facing public servants at the speed of need. As of October 2024, USDR has partnered with almost 500 government and nonprofit partners on projects across 38 states and territories. USDR is supported by a dedicated community of over 10,000 pro bono specialists driven to serve in a time of need.Data Funders CollaborativeThe Data Funders Collaborative (DFC) is a partnership of leading philanthropic organizations working together to support learning, discovery and action focused on the ethical collection, protection and use of data. DFC members recognize how people can use information to improve the effectiveness of programs and policies and more broadly to confront entrenched inequity in systems. DFC's aim is to ensure communities have the information and the skills they need to achieve equitable outcomes in education, health and other social services sectors.FundingThis field guide was funded through the generosity of the Data Funders Collaborative. PerformerA future where government entities at all levels have the right information at the right time through robust data infrastructure and capacity for analysis to improve program outcomes and better serve the public._f8e593b2-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf6To provide sound and sustainable financing strategies for building, operating, and enhancing integrated data systems to enable data-driven decision making across government programs._f8e59646-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf6InformationDataWhat Is an Integrated Data System? ^^ An integrated data system (IDS) brings together administrative data from different systems so it can be securely and efficiently managed and analyzed to generate useful insights for decisionmakers.IntegrationAnalysisEvaluationWhat Is Evaluation Capacity? ^^ While an IDS provides access to critical raw data, it isn’t the whole picture. The ability to plan for, conduct, and use robust evaluation requires additional analytical tools, expert staff, and policies that set standards and processes. Moreover, there are many types of evaluation that can serve different purposes. The ability to align high-priority questions with the right data, evaluation design, research methods, stakeholder engagement, and ability to interpret results is critical to arriving at sound answers. Evaluation capacity includes this array of tools, expertise, processes, and capabilities. Integrated data is critical to this capacity.OutcomesServiceFederal FundsHelp governments leverage federal funding sources to support integrated data systems and evaluation capacity_f8e596be-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf61OptionsIdentify and explain various federal funding streams available for IDS_f8e59790-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf61.11.1.1ProgramsNumber_f8e597fe-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf6PLACEHOLDER_1Number of federal programs identifiedStatusIdentified[To be determined]Cost AllocationsDevelop effective approaches to allocate costs across multiple funding sources_f8e5986c-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf61.21.2.1PlansNumber_f8e598da-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf6PLACEHOLDER_2Number of successful cost allocation plansStatusImplemented[To be determined]Data InfrastructureModernize and integrate government data systems to improve program effectiveness_f8e59952-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf62Financing ModelsCreate sustainable financing models for integrated data systems_f8e599ca-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf62.12.1.1System SustainabilityNumber of Years_f8e59a42-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf6PLACEHOLDER_3Years of continuous operationStatusSustained[To be determined]InnovationImplement new technologies and approaches for data integration_f8e59ac4-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf62.22.2.1New TechnologiesNumber_f8e59b46-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf6PLACEHOLDER_4Number of new technologies implementedStatusImplemented[To be determined]Financing MechanismsDevelop diverse funding approaches to fill resource gaps and ensure long-term sustainability of integrated data systems_f8e59bc8-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf63Costing ApproachesImplement effective direct costing strategies for IDS development and operations_f8e59c54-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf63.13.1.1Direct Cost ImplementationPercentage_f8e59cea-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf6PLACEHOLDER_5Percentage of eligible direct costs capturedStatusCaptured[To be determined]Cost AllocationDevelop and implement indirect cost allocation plans to support IDS operations_f8e59d76-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf63.23.2.1Cost RecoveryPercentage_f8e59e0c-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf6PLACEHOLDER_6Percentage of indirect costs recoveredStatusRecovered[To be determined]Non-Federal SourcesIdentify and secure complementary funding from state, local, and philanthropic sources_f8e59eac-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf63.3State GovernmentsFundingLocalGovernmentsFundingPhilanthropic OrganizationsFunding3.3.1Funding SourcesNumber_f8e59f42-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf6PLACEHOLDER_7Number of distinct funding sourcesStatusDiversified[To be determined]CollaborationPromote cooperation across agencies and levels of government to support integrated data systems_f8e59ff6-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf64PartnershipsBuild effective partnerships between federal, state, and local governments_f8e5a0a0-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf64.1Federal GovernmentPartnershipState GovernmentsPartnershipLocal GovernmentsPartnership4.1.1PartnershipsNumber_f8e5a154-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf6PLACEHOLDER_8Number of active intergovernmental partnershipsStatusDeveloped[To be determined]RequirementsWork with federal agencies to streamline and clarify requirements for IDS funding_f8e5a23a-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf64.24.2.1ProceduresNumber_f8e5a2f8-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf6PLACEHOLDER_9Number of simplified procedures implementedStatusImplemented[To be determined]KnowledgeCreate forums and mechanisms for sharing best practices and lessons learned_f8e5a3b6-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf64.34.3.1EventsNumber_f8e5a4a6-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf6PLACEHOLDER_10Number of knowledge sharing events conductedStatusConducted[To be determined]TBD_f8e5a56e-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf62024-01-012029-12-312024-01-08https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/napa-2021/FIDS_FieldGuide_DRAFT112024.pdf_f8e5a668-ce34-11ef-aec5-77fa79babdf6OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net