OMB’s new strategy gives agencies operational, tactical guide to increasing the value of federal data

Summary: The Office of Management and Budget released the long-awaited federal data strategy Tuesday. It gives agencies 40 goals to improve the accessibility, value and security of what many call the 21st Century’s new oil. The strategy isn't all new. It builds on initiatives, policies, executive orders and laws that have underpinned federal data for the last 20 years. Suzette Kent, the federal chief information officer, explained in an exclusive interview to Federal News Network Executive Editor Jason Miller the short and long term goals of the strategy. Hear more on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.