Making “Good Government” Great: The Role of Integrated Data Systems

From the author(s): Most government agencies have a need to turn their data into business intelligence they can use to overcome their communities’ social problems. An integrated data system (IDS) can help accomplish this, but there can be many legal and resources obstacles to implementing them. Read this paper to learn how attorneys general can use their legal authority and expertise to clear away barriers to IDS implementation so agencies can better harness their data, make the most of taxpayer dollars and improve their communities.