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Helping our government earn the trust of its customers by meeting their needs and expectations.

The public deserves user-friendly services from the federal government, whether it’s veterans who need health care, taxpayers who seek assistance from the IRS or college students who apply for financial aid. Yet, the public consistently rates federal agencies far behind other sectors and industries. It also views the private sector as more capable of adapting quickly to changing customer needs. This disparity leads to a lack of trust in government. 

To bolster how agencies interact with customers, we share knowledge and leading practices through research, events, papers and reports; advocate for removing policy and legislative barriers; convene people who oversee the customer experience at their organizations; and hold agencies accountable by publishing annual insights on their interactions with the public.  

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NEW

Exploring Performance

Federal agencies that create a productive work environment are better positioned to meet customer needs

October 2024

In our latest CX analysis, we look at the internal factors within the employee experience that contribute to a positive customer experience.

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Past Reports

Customer Experience Profiles

Our research examines customers’ experiences with more than a dozen federal services that have a lot of direct contact with the public.  We also consider the role of equity in these services and examine how to enable a customer-centered lens that improves trust. 

2022
2021

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