Government Data Connection
Using data to serve citizens, save money & improve quality of life![What can we learn about at-risk kids to create more positive child welfare outcomes?](https://blogs.sas.com/content/statelocalgov/files/2014/11/CWLA-blog-text-box-Paula2.png)
“What we do to our children they will do to society.” Greek philosopher Pliny the Elder said that more than 2,000 years ago, and it’s just as true today. In 2013, more than 600,000 children in the US were confirmed victims of maltreatment in the home, according to U.S. Department
![Imprisoned for tax fraud, the Phantom Preparer tells his story](https://blogs.sas.com/content/statelocalgov/files/2015/04/Phantom-Preparer-deduction-chart.png)
Tax fraud…5-7 years in prison. I thought I had it all figured out. The government wades through millions of returns and tries to issue refunds quickly. Sure, I filed over a thousand for my clients, but that’s just a blip on their radar. I never thought I’d get caught. But
![Someone's trying to steal your tax refund... better call the math geeks!](https://blogs.sas.com/content/statelocalgov/files/2015/04/401k-image-taxblog-2015.jpg)
Judging by the spike in media coverage of tax fraud, one might think accountants have suddenly been inspired by Breaking Bad re-runs, and turned en masse to lives of crime. Umm… no. But, there are two good reasons for all the attention. One reason is because of a new law
![Analytics can ease the burden on social workers & help protect kids](https://blogs.sas.com/content/statelocalgov/files/2015/03/Child-Well-Being-Overview.jpg)
March is national Social Work Month and this year the National Association of Social Workers celebrates its 60th anniversary of facilitating positive social changes and improving the lives of individuals and families. Social work is a profession that considers the needs of others every day. Individuals who dedicate themselves to
![Better government data sharing reduces costs, improves services](https://blogs.sas.com/content/statelocalgov/files/2015/03/Governing-Big-Data-white-paper.jpg)
For Parent’s Weekend this year, I needed to choose a restaurant for dinner in my son’s college town. Our extended family was attending the college football game and spending the weekend with our son. Before making my decision, I searched the internet for all the restaurants located within a reasonable
![Using analytics to build pathways from K-12 to careers](https://blogs.sas.com/content/statelocalgov/files/2015/03/42-50717757.jpg)
Public educators have increasingly been told to produce the “workforce of the future.” States are striving for alignment between what students learn and the jobs that ultimately will be available to them. This alignment is critical for students so they have the right skills and knowledge to excel at college