2.2: Methodology
Follow a strategic methodology designed to incorporate and institutionalize the Administration’s stated goals of increasing
transparency, participation, and collaboration between the Federal Government and citizens
Other Information:
DOI’s Open Government Plan development process follows a strategic methodology designed to incorporate and institutionalize
the Administration’s stated goals of increasing transparency, participation, and collaboration between the Federal Government
and citizens. This plan is a framework to follow for future DOI open government efforts. DOI’s Open Government Methodology
goes beyond simple compliance with the requirements issued in the OMB Open Government Directive from December 8, 2009. An
iterative approach has been adopted that looks holistically at the current technology, policy, and cultural environments of
the Department. DOI‘s plan may align open government initiatives with strategic objectives, mitigate the risks associated
with transparency, and improve performance by embracing the use of emerging communications technologies to increase citizen
involvement. At the core of DOI’s Open Government Methodology is the creation of a Department-wide cross functional core team
comprised of subject matter experts. Participation from relevant Bureau and office employees ensures DOI’s Open Government
Plan is comprehensive and utilizes any applicable existing technology, processes, policies, and procedures. By actively seeking
and encouraging participation from each Bureau, DOI is ensuring alignment between strategic objectives and open government
initiatives, as well as furthering citizen participation in the Bureau/Department mission(s). Iterative nature of this plan:
DOI’s Open Government Plan is not a static prescriptive document, but instead a living document to be regularly updated as
elements of transparency, collaboration, and participation are expanded throughout the Department. This agile plan may constantly
incorporate feedback and is intended to be updated as frequently as each quarter. As a permanent DOI open government leadership
and governance structure is established this document may continue its evolution. Open Government alignment with strategic
objectives: DOI’s Open Government Plan incorporates the Department’s strategic objectives through the involvement of Department
and Bureau leadership in the planning process. By having executive leadership on the core team, strategic goals and objectives
can be communicated and incorporated throughout the lifecycle of open government initiatives. Transparency risk mitigation:
DOI’s Open Government Plan seeks to prevent any unintended consequences of transparency in a variety of ways. Data Quality
and Releasability standards represent one way the Department may seek to not only facilitate the release of data to the public,
but to also mitigate any potential risks . Citizen involvement: Contributions from the public are also represented throughout
the planning process. The DOI Citizen Engagement Tool, the DOI Open Government email address, and social media capabilities
serve as a means of expression for citizens.
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