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CMS Open Source Program Office Guide

Inbound

Managing the consumption, compliance, and security of external open-source software in the agency.

Learn about managing open-source dependencies by enforcing compliance, mitigating security risks, and aligning with organizational policies to ensure responsible OSS usage while maximizing its benefits.

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Outbound

Facilitating the release and contribution of open-source software from the agency.

Learn about reviewing internal projects to release as open source and best practices to managing repositories and their communities.

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Growing

Launching and growing Open Source Program Offices.

Learn about initiatives to grow OSPOs (conferences & speaking, talent pipelines) and federal policies that guide the work we do.

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Resources

Resources to support software development in the agency.

Find resources on developer training (GitHub), case studies, user research, and more.

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About

About the CMS Open Source Program Office

Learn about the history of Open Source at CMS, including the agency's OSS strategy, key projects, and how an OSPO ties everything together.

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