Welcome
Welcome to Evaluation.gov, the home for Federal program evaluation and the Evaluation Officer Council. Evaluation.gov brings together the plans and activities that drive evaluation efforts across the Federal Government.
Year of Evidence for Action
During this year, the Administration will share leading practices from Federal Agencies to generate and use evidence to advance better, more equitable outcomes for all of America, while institutionalizing a culture of evidence-based policymaking and creating new pathways for collaboration between evidence communities inside and outside of the Federal Government.
Our Vision
Evaluation plays a critical role in evidence-based policymaking, helping agencies determine what is and is not working well and answer questions regarding why, for whom, and under what circumstances. Evaluation.gov provides a central home to learn about the Federal evaluation community and the activities it undertakes.
Evaluation Officer Council
The Evaluation Officer Council is comprised of the Evaluation Officers designated by the 24 CFO Act agencies. It provides a forum to exchange information, consult with and advise OMB on issues that affect evaluation functions, coordinate and collaborate on areas of common interest including Evidence Act implementation, and serve in a leadership role for the broader Federal evaluation community.
News & Highlights
Year of Evidence for Action Kicks Off!
By Christina Ciocca Eller, OSTP; Mariam Gulaid, OSTP/OMB; Evidence Team, OMB · April 08, 2022
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration launched a “Year of Evidence for Action” at its first-ever White House Summit on Evidence for Action, co-hosted by the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Continue Reading
Evidence Act Milestone!
By The Evidence Team, OMB · March 28, 2022
Today marks an important milestone in the implementation of the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (“Evidence Act”) as Federal Agencies post their Learning Agendas, FY23 Annual Evaluation Plans, and Capacity Assessments. Continue Reading
In the Spotlight – AmeriCorps Office of Research and Evaluation
By The Evidence Team, OMB · February 23, 2022
The latest In the Spotlight highlights the innovative evaluation work underway in AmeriCorps’ Office of Research and Evaluation... Continue Reading
In the Spotlight – Clemencia Cosentino, Chief Evaluation Officer, National Science Foundation
By The Evidence Team, OMB · February 03, 2022
In the Spotlight serves to introduce you to the people and offices across the Federal Government who are doing the hard work of undertaking program evaluation and shine a light on their many notable accomplishments and activities... Continue Reading