Innovation activity is proliferating in government. The Federal Government has innovation fellows, labs, goals, grants, solicitations, and competitions. State and especially local governments are energetically bringing new thinking to old problems in law enforcement, health, housing, citizen environment and many areas of responsibility. Innovation is flourishing in a “let a thousand flowers bloom” government green house. But what is government doing with all this innovation? Is there a strategy or plan? Is it helping government do its job better? If so, how do we know?