Data Innovation for Financial Management

Data analytics efforts are helping organizations measure the success of their programs — perhaps most importantly, their financial management programs. With data analytics, agencies can measure the success of their programs across software development, finance, recruiting and more. In financial management, innovative approaches in data analytics are leading to improved efficient uses of dollars and time — with further support from automation and other advanced technologies to augment the workforce.
Inside, catch up on insights from:
- Omar Bouaichi, Emerging Technologies and Innovation Director, Ginnie Mae
- Bill Gagné, Senior Analyst, Systems, Maximus
- Karen Howard, Director, Office of Online Services, IRS
- Elizabeth McCarthy, Senior Director Technology & Digitalization Lead, Maximus
- Scott Meier, Director of Data Analytics Service, Financial Services Center at Veterans Affairs

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Omar Bouaichi Emerging Technologies and Innovation Director, Ginnie Mae
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Bill Gagné Senior Analyst - Systems, Maximus
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Karen Howard Director, Office of Online Services, IRS
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Elizabeth McCarthy Senior Director Technology & Digitalization Lead, Maximus
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Scott Meier Director of Data Analytics Service, Financial Services Center, Veterans Affairs
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