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Learn about DC data catalog, feeds, agency reports, Citywide Data Warehouse (CityDW), and find DC...

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DC GIS, under the OCTO Digital Services program, provides the public a 'one-stop shop' for...

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Find a variety of maps and online applications developed by the Office of the Chief Technology...

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DC-Net provides fully dedicated and symmetrical Internet service at download/upload speeds of 10...

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Nov 7 2024

Modified District Government Services for Veterans Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, November 11, the District Government will observe Veterans Day. While...

Jun 12 2024

'Gratitude Powers DC' Art Installation Series Ignites Community Spirit

DC Residents and visitors are encouraged to visit and engage with the art by sharing the people,...

May 23 2024

Modified District Government Services for Memorial Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, May 27, the District Government will observe Memorial Day. While some...

May 23 2024

DC Announces 2025 Proposed Health Insurance Rates

(Washington)– The District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) has...

May 9 2024

Mayor Bowser Announces District to Receive $100.6 Million in BEAD Grants to Fund Digital Access and Training

Funding Will Be Used to Increase Internet Access and Provide Digital Literacy Training and...

May 2 2024

Testimony of Interim CTO Stephen Miller on the FY 2025 Budget Hearing

Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony of Stephen N. Miller Interim Chief Technology...

Feb 13 2024

Testimony of Interim CTO Stephen Miller on the Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024 Performance Oversight Hearing

Fiscal Year 2023 & 2024 Performance Oversight Hearing Testimony of Stephen Miller, Interim...

Feb 27 2022

Testimony by CTO Lindsey V. Parker at OCTO's Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Oversight Hearing

Fiscal Year 2021 & 2022 Performance Oversight Hearing Testimony of Lindsey V. Parker, Chief...

Jun 14 2021

Testimony by CTO Lindsey V. Parker at OCTO's Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Oversight Hearing

Download a Copy of the Testimony Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony of...

Mar 4 2021

Testimony of CTO Lindsey V. Parker on the DC Vaccine Portal

Testimony of Lindsey V. Parker, Chief Technology Officer Office of the Chief Technology Officer...

Apr 21 2015

OCTO's Connect.DC Program to Host Twitter Townhall on April 22nd from 1pm to 2pm

The Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) Connect.DC program will host a Twitter Townhall...

Sep 18 2014

OCTO Hosts Dynamic Discussion on Bridging the Digital Divide in the District of Columbia

More than 150 community leaders, residents, experts expected to attend forum.

Aug 12 2014

OCTO Hosts Technology Scavenger Hunt

Join the fun on Saturday, August 16 from 11 am to 4 pm.

Dec 21 2016

Statement on Threat Incident on December 7, 2016

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Chief Technology Officer Archana Vemulapalli released the following statement...

Sep 22 2014

CTO Mancini Statement on Web Form Enhancements

DC.Gov web team upgrades anti-spam tool with more accessible features

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Agency Performance

Mayor Bowser, SF Mayor Ed Lee Announce Expansion of Successful ‘Startup in Residence’ Program to DC

Date Released:

Tue, 10/03/2017

Media Contact: Michael Rupert — (202) 657-3831, [email protected]

Washington, DC – Mayor Muriel Bowser and San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced the District of Columbia will lead the East Coast expansion of the highly successful Startup in Residence (STIR) program, which connects government agencies with startups to develop technology products that address city challenges.