Municipal Data Governance Builds Trust and Transparency

HOBOKEN, N.J., Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Messaging Architects, an eMazzanti Technologies Company and NYC area data governance expert, addresses municipal data governance in a new article. The informative article first reviews the increasing need for and challenges in achieving data transparency.

The author then explains the benefits of effective municipal data governance, including streamlined records requests, increased efficiency and improved decision making. He then encourages municipal governments to take a proactive approach to data governance to achieve regulatory compliance and innovation.

"With a focus on properly organizing and securing data, a robust data governance program takes the pain out of compliance," stated Greg Smith, Vice President of Services Delivery at Messaging Architects. "And when governments demonstrate good data stewardship, the public notices."

Below are a few excerpts from the article, "Municipal Data Governance Builds Trust and Transparency."

"In August 2021, Kathy Hochul took office as the governor of New York state. In a bid to rebuild public trust after Andrew Cuomo's tumultuous administration, Hochul quickly launched a transparency initiative. This initiative once again focuses attention on the critical importance of municipal data governance."

Municipal Governments and the Data Challenge

"Municipal governments face a number of challenges to achieving data transparency. Limited personnel and tight budgets top the list. Information silos and poor data quality compound the problem. And poor communication between departments results in duplicates and incomplete or inaccurate data."

Benefits of Municipal Data Governance

"However, many municipal governments have risen to the challenge and demonstrate the benefits of solid data governance. For example, the city of Buffalo, NY launched an open data initiative in 2018 with goals to promote public trust and drive efficiency. By implementing sound data governance practices, governments like Buffalo realize key benefits."

Municipal Data Governance Best Practices

"By taking a proactive approach to data governance, municipal governments can achieve dual objectives of regulatory compliance and innovation. They begin by knowing where data resides and who owns it. This involves gathering key stakeholders from various departments. Buy-in from across the organization also helps to break down information silos."

Partner with Data Governance Specialists

The consultants at Messaging Architects have worked with municipalities across the country to build cost-efficient data governance strategies. With proven tools and deep expertise, they help organizations streamline records management, strengthen data security, and implement data compliance monitoring.

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