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
- criticalWebsite uses .gov domain or agency-approved domain with agency brandingab-001612
- criticalPrivacy policy published in footer with OMB M-17-06 referenceab-001613
- highAccessibility statement published with 508 status and accommodationsab-001614
- highAbout page with agency mission, leadership, and structureab-001615
- highContact page with email, phone, and hoursab-001616
Plain Language & Readability
plain-language · weight 0.25
USWDS Pattern Alignment
uswds-alignment · weight 0.26
- mediumUSWDS design tokens adopted (spacing, color, typography)ab-001621
- mediumMobile-responsive design tested on iOS and Androidab-001622
- lowUSWDS components used where applicableab-001623
- lowLinks are descriptive; external links are identifiedab-001624
- lowForms collect only required information; progress indicators for multi-step formsab-001625
Analytics & Performance Standards
analytics-performance · weight 0.2