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Bundles/gov-web-standards

Government Web Standards Audit

gov-web-standards · v1.1.0 · paid

Evaluates 21st Century IDEA Act compliance, plain language usage, required pages and links, USWDS pattern alignment, and digital analytics readiness.

Required Content & Governance

required-content · weight 0.29

Website uses .gov domain or agency-approved domain with agency branding
ab-001612
critical
Privacy policy published in footer with OMB M-17-06 reference
ab-001613
critical
Accessibility statement published with 508 status and accommodations
ab-001614
high
About page with agency mission, leadership, and structure
ab-001615
high
Contact page with email, phone, and hours
ab-001616
high

Plain Language & Readability

plain-language · weight 0.25

Plain language: sentences average <20 words, jargon avoided, active voice >50%
ab-001617
high
Page titles are clear and descriptive
ab-001618
medium
Navigation is consistent across pages
ab-001619
medium
Breadcrumbs present for deep hierarchies
ab-001620
info

USWDS Pattern Alignment

uswds-alignment · weight 0.26

USWDS design tokens adopted (spacing, color, typography)
ab-001621
medium
Mobile-responsive design tested on iOS and Android
ab-001622
medium
USWDS components used where applicable
ab-001623
low
Links are descriptive; external links are identified
ab-001624
low
Forms collect only required information; progress indicators for multi-step forms
ab-001625
low

Analytics & Performance Standards

analytics-performance · weight 0.2

DAP tracking code installed if required
ab-001626
low
Annual 508 accessibility audit by third party documented
ab-001627
info
Search functionality present for >50 items or deep site structure
ab-001628
low
RSS feed or email subscription available
ab-001629
info