What does ASSS mean in UNCLASSIFIED

Aggregated Governance Data (AGD) is a collection of actionable information about the operations of local governments that can be used to monitor performance, identify opportunities for improvement and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Examples of AGD include population trends, public safety statistics, financial data and budgeting information.

The ASSS system is designed to help cities that are part of larger municipal cooperatives or associations collect and store governance data so they can better manage their operations. Typically these cities are larger municipalities such as state capitals or urban areas with populations exceeding 100 000 people.

You must meet certain criteria in order to gain access to the ASSS system which includes being an elected official or government employee in one of the large cities participating in a municipal cooperative or association. If you meet this criteria then you can contact your city administration office to request access.

The ASSS system collects information about aspects of governance such as finance, budgeting, population trends, public safety measures, health care services, infrastructure improvements and other related government operations.

By collecting data from all participating cities within a municipal cooperative or association the ASSS system allows for more accurate comparison between similar sized municipalities so problems can be identified more quickly and corrective actions taken sooner than would otherwise be possible without this type of shared data source. This helps city managers make better informed decisions which lead to improved outcomes.