U.S. General Services Administration
Fifth U.S. Open Government National Action Plan
The United States government is committed to fostering a culture of openness through the Open Government Partnership, promoting transparency, and empowering the public. In collaboration with civil society, we develop two-year action plans with specific commitments on key issues — all aimed at making the U.S. government more open and accountable to its people.
The Fifth U.S. Open Government National Action Plan, NAP 5, concluded on Dec. 31, 2024. In the NAP 5, we introduced a comprehensive, multi-level framework designed to help you easily track our progress, level by level. Here’s a quick overview:
Themes
NAP 5 was based on five key themes, each representing a critical area we’re focusing on to create a more open and participatory government.
Commitments
Specific commitments support each theme and guide our actions and initiatives. They range from enhancing access to information to fostering collaboration and innovation.
Sub-commitments
The sub-commitments provide more details on the steps and progress we’re making.
Together, these themes, commitments, and sub-commitments reflect the U.S. government’s unwavering dedication to operating a democratic government that truly serves and listens to its people.
At a glance
Cycle: 2022–2024
Last update: December 2024
Total commitments: 36
Completed commitments: 27
Policy areas carried over from previous plan: Two
Accountability: Summary of progress
Themes of the Fifth U.S. Open Government National Action Plan
Theme 1: Improve access to government data, research, and information
- Enhance public access to government data, research, and information.
- Promote transparency, accountability, and equitable outcomes.
- Learn more about how we plan to increase transparency.
Theme 2: Increase civic space to engage the public
- Actively engage citizens in government policymaking.
- Encourage involvement, gather input, and ensure inclusion in discussions.
- Learn more about our commitment to foster public participation.
Theme 3: Transform government service delivery
- Modernize service delivery, improve decision-making, and promote efficiency.
- Use innovative technologies to enhance government operations.
- Learn more about our efforts to embrace digital innovation.
Theme 4: Counter corruption and ensure government integrity and accountability to the public
- Implement measures to detect and prevent corruption.
- Ensure integrity and accountability in government operations.
- Learn more about measures we’re taking to counter corruption.
Theme 5: Ensure equal justice under the law
- Implement violence intervention strategies and crisis response alternatives.
- Address inequities in the criminal justice system.
- Learn more about our actions to ensure fairness and justice for all.
Downloads
- Fifth U.S. Open Government National Action Plan — Full text [PDF - 326 KB], December 2022
- Sub-commitment current and past progress updates [XLSX - 86 KB], December 2024
- Latest IRM report: U.S. Action Plan Review [PDF - 1 MB]
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Questions? Email OpenGovernmentSecretariat@gsa.gov or discover more about the secretariat.