Special Announcements:

NEW! Substance Use Data Analytics Platform (SUDA)

What is SUDA?

As opioids continue to challenge municipalities and communities, the role of data and analytics has never been more critical as a powerful tool in the fight against this epidemic. The SUDA platform represents a significant advancement in the Commonwealth of Virginia's data capabilities and is a strategic initiative aimed at providing secure access to integrated data analysis across state and local partners.

The goal of SUDA is to enhance the Commonwealth’s ability to make informed decisions and implement effective interventions. By leveraging the power of integrated data, SUDA will support initiatives like Right Help, Right Now and It Only Takes One campaigns, further strengthening the Commonwealth’s collective efforts to fight the opioid and substance use epidemic.

More information about the SUDA platform can be found on the SUDA website .

ODGA Data Governance Maturity Contest WINNERS:

In Spring and Summer 2025, ODGA launched its first-ever Data Governance Maturity Contest — a competition for Commonwealth Data Trust members to measure their progress with their data governance programs.

Commonwealth Data Trust members submitted their data governance information to the ODGA team. The awards rubric measured the agencies' progress in several areas, from policy creation to training.

ODGA is absolutely thrilled to honor these data governance champions who have worked tirelessly to make data governance a priority within their agencies. Their achievements don't just deserve recognition—they deserve a standing ovation!

The future of data governance has never looked brighter!

Help us congratulate the winners!

Large Agency Category

1st place: The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

2nd place: The Virginia State Police

3rd place: The Virginia Department of Taxation

Medium Agency Category

1st place: The Virginia Department of Education

2nd place: The Virginia Department of the Treasury

Honorable Mentions: The Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

Congrats to all of the winners of the ODGA Data Governance Maturity Contest!