How a shift in data operations helped California better serve people during the pandemic In 2016, the California Health and Human Services Agency began merging data from disparate programs on a single platform, using standard data categories and definitions. This shift enabled the agency to respond more effectively and efficiently when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Read More
Building state-federal partnerships in California during COVID-19 To respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, California has emphasized intergovernmental collaboration with the new California Federal Partners for COVID-19 task force. In just a few months, the group has helped build and strengthen communication and coordination between local, state and federal government leaders in the state. Read More
Bringing the Partnership to the West Coast Introducing Partnership West, an extension of the Partnership’s operations to the West Coast, starting in California— home to more than 150,000 civil servants and the largest regional population of federal workers outside our nation’s capital. Read More
Three tips to help you collaborate across agencies and sectors Dave Smith, partner and CEO of X Sector Labs, offers recommendations to help organizations form partnerships across sectors and agencies. Successful collaboration is key to any organization achieving its mission and serving its communities. Read More
