Ohio Revised Code 126.13 and OBM’s budget guidance on Results Focused Budgeting sets policy for statewide evaluation.

Since 2018, the InnovateOhio Data Analytics Program has connected dozens of state agencies with external researchers to deliver multiple policy informing analytics projects through secured project zones – including infant mortality, early childhood analytics, and healing communities. The DataOhio Portal not only provides results of research projects but provides public datasets as another means for providing researchers access to Ohio’s data.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction encourages research conducted by researchers who wish to conduct research for non-Departmental purposes (e.g., for individual academic or professional purposes).

The Department of Development’s Office of Research provides data and analysis on the economic, industrial, demographic, and program trends of the State of Ohio, its businesses, and its people. It is the state’s sole source data center for population projections and demographic information. Through reports and maps, businesses and individuals can obtain data on the economic activities of Ohio, as well as the population trends of cities, villages, townships, and counties.