Administration asks public to help solve government problems online

The Obama administration is challenging the public to help solve the government's problems through an online platform to debut in July.

The program aims to tap the knowledge of the masses to help simplify government operations at minimal cost to federal agencies. The ChallengePost platform will allow agencies to post their problems online and give the public an opportunity to suggest, discuss, and judge potential solutions. The initiative is part of President Obama's Open Government Directive, which attempts to increase public engagement with the federal government. The administration recently challenged agencies to increase the use of prizes and challenges as tools to promote participation.