This article surveys the use of algorithmic systems to support decision-making in the public sector. Governments adopt, procure, and use algorithmic systems to support their functions within several contexts -- including criminal justice, education, and benefits provision -- with important consequences for accountability, privacy, social inequity, and public participation in decision-making. We explore the social implications of municipal algorithmic systems across a variety of stages, including problem formulation, technology acquisition, deployment, and evaluation. We highlight several open questions that require further empirical research.

翻译：本条调查了使用算法系统支持公共部门决策的情况。各国政府采用、采购和使用算法系统支持其在刑事司法、教育和福利提供等若干背景下的职能,对问责制、隐私、社会不平等和公众参与决策产生重要影响。我们探讨了市政算法系统在不同阶段的社会影响,包括问题拟订、技术获取、部署和评价。我们强调了需要进一步实证研究的几个未决问题。