Public Review and Comment of the Mid-Term Self-Assessment Report of the United States' 5th Open Government National Action Plan; Request for Public Comment
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This notice informs the public of the opportunity to provide input on the self-assessment report created in support of the United States' participation in the Open Government Partnership (OGP). This input will be considered as GSA Office of Government-wide Policy finalizes the self-assessment prior to submission to the OGP. The United States has been a committed member of the Open Government Partnership since its inception, actively participating in the global effort to promote transparent, participative, and accountable governance. As part of this ongoing commitment, the United States is in the process of implementing its 5th Open Government National Action Plan (NAP 5), which outlines 36 commitments to further advance open government principles domestically and internationally. In accordance with OGP recommendations, the U.S. is conducting a mid-term self- assessment of the current NAP 5. This assessment serves as an essential tool for both self-reflection and planning, enabling the identification of achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 73 (Monday, April 15, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26150-26151]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-07900]
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
[Notice-ME-2024-01; Docket No. 2024-0002; Sequence No. 16]
Public Review and Comment of the Mid-Term Self-Assessment Report
of the United States' 5th Open Government National Action Plan; Request
for Public Comment
AGENCY: Office of Government-wide Policy; General Services
Administration, (GSA).
ACTION: Notice; request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: This notice informs the public of the opportunity to provide
input on the self-assessment report created in support of the United
States' participation in the Open Government Partnership (OGP). This
input will be considered as GSA Office of Government-wide Policy
finalizes the self-assessment prior to submission to the OGP. The
United States has been a committed member of the Open Government
Partnership since its inception, actively participating in the global
effort to promote transparent, participative, and accountable
governance. As part of this ongoing commitment, the United States is in
the process of implementing its 5th Open Government National Action
Plan (NAP 5), which outlines 36 commitments to further advance open
government principles domestically and internationally. In accordance
with OGP recommendations, the U.S. is conducting a mid-term self-
assessment of the current NAP 5. This assessment serves as an essential
tool for both self-reflection and planning, enabling the identification
of achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.
DATES: Responses to this request for comment should be received by
Monday, June 10, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments in response to Notice ``Docket 2024-0002''
by <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Submit comments via the Federal
eRulemaking portal by searching for ``Docket 2024-0002.'' Select the
link ``Comment Now'' that corresponds with ``Docket 2024-0002.'' Follow
the instructions provided at the screen. Please include your name,
organization name (if any), and ``Docket 2024-0002'' on your attached
document. All received public comments are subject to the Freedom of
Information Act and will be posted in their entirety at
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>, including any personal and business confidential
information provided. Do not include any information you would not like
to be made publicly available.
Instructions for Submission: Please follow the guidelines in the
attached public commenting policy. GSA has provided some key topics on
which public insights would be most valuable (see Supplementary
Information). You may respond to some or all of these topics, and
additional feedback beyond these topics is also welcome.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel York, GSA Open Government
Secretariat, Office of Government-wide Policy, by email at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9cf3ecf9f2fbf3eaf9eef2f1f9f2e8eff9ffeef9e8fdeef5fde8dcfbeffdb2fbf3ea"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9af5eafff4fdf5ecffe8f4f7fff4eee9fff9e8ffeefbe8f3fbeedafde9fbb4fdf5ec">[email protected]</span></a> or by phone at 202-357-9624.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The mid-term self-assessment report is a
critical component of the OGP's iterative process, designed to foster
continuous learning and development within member countries. To ensure
a comprehensive and inclusive review of the work done on NAP 5 to date,
GSA invites public feedback on the mid-term self-assessment.
GSA seeks to collect feedback from the public on the following
aspects of
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the 5th Open Government NAP mid-term self-assessment report:
<bullet> Assessment Clarity and Comprehensiveness: Feedback on the
clarity and thoroughness of the report itself in presenting the
progress and challenges encountered during both the co-creation process
and the implementation process.
<bullet> Insights and Learning: Observations on the lessons and
insights derived from the self-assessment process, including any areas
that may benefit from deeper analysis.
<bullet> Engagement and Inclusivity: Views of the effectiveness of
stakeholder engagement efforts (including suggestions for enhancing
inclusivity) during the initial co-creation and the implementation
processes since the GSA Open Government Secretariat was stood up in the
summer of 2023.
<bullet> Utility and Application: Recommendations on how the
Lessons and Insights of the report can be better used to inform the
remaining implementation phase and future Open Government Action Plans.
Resources
Open Government Partnership (OGP) Independent Review Mechanism
(IRM) Self-Assessment Guidance at <a href="https://www.opengovpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2001/01/OGP_self_assessment_cal%20FINAL.pdf">https://www.opengovpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2001/01/OGP_self_assessment_cal%20FINAL.pdf</a>.
Krystal J. Brumfield,
Associate Administrator, Office of Government-wide Policy, General
Services Administration.
[FR Doc. 2024-07900 Filed 4-11-24; 4:15 pm]
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