The CIO Council and the National Association of State CIOs have joint committees and initiatives to promote e-government and interoperability across local, state and federal governments. One of the CIO Council s key initiatives was FirstGov.gov. For the first time, we have a front door into government. We can provide federal and state information and services online based on the type of service. Citizens do not have to know where to look.
Citizens can give direct feedback to government.
We can build upon this tool and develop a standard for government entities a framework they can use to provide online services. As FirstGov.gov grows, we will have information about what services make sense to develop a virtual idea of what government should look like. In an effort to ease the transition, Bush plans to create an e-government fund. The idea will be to promote cross-government initiatives and eliminate duplication. Innovative projects that are results-oriented will be given priority.