Baltimore City – MD issued the following announcement on Dec. 15.
Mayor Brandon M. Scott is proud to share that Baltimore is one of 10 new cities to have achieved What Works Cities Certification, in recognition of their exceptional use of data to guide their decision-making and improve residents’ lives. What Works Cities Certification — the national standard of excellence in data-driven city governance — evaluates how well cities are managed by measuring the extent to which city leaders incorporate data and evidence in their decision-making. What Works Cities is a national initiative launched by Bloomberg Philanthropies to help cities use data and evidence more effectively to tackle their most pressing challenges. This new cohort of cities joins 16 cities honored earlier this year, bringing the total number of U.S. cities certified for outstanding data practices to 50.
“We recognize the immense potential that strategic data usage has for helping us track our progress and maximize the performance of our city agencies,” said Mayor Brandon M. Scott. “I have been a consistent champion of improving the way we use data to inform both day-to-day operations and long-term decision-making processes. I want to thank What Works Cities Certification for recognizing the valuable work we are doing to move our city forward and follow through on our commitment to accountability and transparency.”
What Works Cities Certification assesses cities based on their data-driven decision-making practices, such as whether they are using data to set goals and track progress, allocate funding, evaluate the effectiveness of programs, and achieve desired outcomes from contracts with outside vendors. The program also measures whether cities are publicly and transparently communicating about their use of data and evidence.
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Source: Baltimore City – MD
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