The US Government has 18F, an in-house digital services group which reflects the UK’s Government Digital Service.

18F has been launched as part of the independent General Services Administration (GSA) which is focused on transforming government IT services, encouraging efficiency and increasing transparency.

18F will seek to deliver cutting edge in-house digital services, tools and support services, the agency will also be available to offer advice to government departments on how they themselves can implement internal services.

GSA Administrator Dan Tangherlini said: “The mission of 18F is to make the government's digital services simple, effective, and easier to use for the American people. This service delivery program will make GSA the home of the government's digital incubator.”

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