Establishing a Data Governance Program: Part 1 Foundational Components
Applied Data Governance Program Checklist
This checklist is based on applied best practices and lessons learned by some agencies with existing data governance programs that have successfully (as determined by the agency) delivered real business value.
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Providing Multi-Agency MDM Solution |
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Program Purpose: Program has a defined and documented purpose (e.g., mission, core principles, goals, objectives) for data governance describes how it and the data system support the state’s or agency’s policy and program goals. |
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Intended Value: The value of the data governance program and data system to the state, domain, organization and/or stakeholders is documented, articulated, and communications are available. |
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Program Charter: The charter for the data governance program including executive sponsorship is documented and ratified. |
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Program Scope: The universe of data overseen by the data governance program is defined and documented. |
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Use of Data: How the data governance program supports the use of data to inform decisions is described, as well as the types of data uses enabled is defined and documented. |
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Authority: The role, responsibilities, and decision-making authority of the data governance program of each group therein (including organizational structure) are described and documented. This includes a documented escalation path/process for decisions that fall outside the scope of the data governance program's authority. Authority is mapped to the programs organizational structure. |
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Member Responsibilities and Expectations: Concrete responsibilities and expectations of the members of each data governance group are defined. |
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Data Domains: Data domains are identified and aligned with lines of business. |
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Data Sets: Data sets associated with each data domain are identified. |
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Communications Plan: A plan for communications within and external to the program is documented and implemented, including a RACI matrix aligned with the organizational structure. |
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Training Plan: A plan for training related to program participation is documented and implemented. A plan for training the organization/s regarding the program is documented and implemented. |
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Non-Voting Roles: If applicable, the responsibilities and expectations of a non-voting role on the data governance group(s) for key stakeholders (e.g., researchers) are defined. |
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