GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

JANUARY 16, 2025

reached a record high in 2024, according to a new annual point-in-time count released in December by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Homelessness in the U.S. More than 770,000 people experienced homelessness on a single night.

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Grants4Good

MAY 3, 2024

To get started, you can open an account on any online platform such as ChatGPT or Google’s Gemini, both of which have free versions. Use AI to develop initial drafts quickly but always review and edit content to align with your voice and values. #3 Try out these prompts and make up your own. Margit Brazda Poirier, GPC, M.S.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

On February 22, 2024, Amazon Web Services (AWS) hosted its first Federal Financial Services Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum at Amazon HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia, convening leaders from the public sector and financial services industry. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Diversity of thought creates new solutions.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This article looks at how fraud has evolved, why continuous professional development (CPD) is crucial for fraud investigators, and some practical ways to stay sharp in the fight against fraud Fraud isnt new; humans have been conning each other since the first trade deals. But in todays hyper-connected world, the game has changed.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 11, 2024

According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ 2024 Report to the Nations , more than half of occupational frauds occur due to insufficient internal controls (32 percent) or an override of existing controls (19 percent). office of UHY Advisors Inc.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Half of UK organisations have a cyber security skills gap With the need very clear, a UK Government study published in July 2024 reported that over 50% of UK organisations had a cyber security skills gap. We must, therefore, consider what we are getting wrong and how we can better align training and skills development to employer needs.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

We created the summit to identify practical applications of AI to tackle the UN Sustainable Development Goals and scale those solutions for global impact. Part of what underpins this practical approach is our role in the international standard-setting system, which provides guidelines for the development and application of technology.

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Center for Community Progress

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This has been a big year for federal policy developments that can help communities address vacancy and stabilize neighborhoods. The rulemaking recognizes the important role of land banks in community revitalization, neighborhood stabilization, and the development of affordable housing.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. As highlighted by the 2024 GPA report , a well-prepared budget is not just beneficial but essential for securing grants and sustaining operations.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 11, 2024

Hear the Texas Workforce Commission discuss the critical importance of integrating AI competencies into existing programs and from industry employers on AI skill development. Plus, opportunities abound to engage with AWS Partners that can design and develop ready-to-use solutions to help your team and organization meet goals faster.

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Building our own case management system will provide more transparency, more accountability, and more access and a cheaper cost,” said Holthoff, who has worked in court IT for 30 years. “No He also sought to create an organization that was more team-based than hierarchical to allow experienced staff to develop solutions and lead.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When they buy technology, cities and counties will often face multiple issues, says Dean Cunningham , segment development manager, Public Safety at Axis Communications , a company that produces network cameras, access control systems, network audio devices and other IP networking solutions for physical security and video surveillance applications.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

DECEMBER 16, 2024

However, if completed, the proposed projects would continue a long-standing trend where a limited number of community districts produce housing at relatively high rates, underscoring the need for policies that promote equitable development in a broader range of neighborhoods. Uneven development patterns continue.

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A Library Writer's Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

Call for Presentations — GW Ethics in Publishing Conference 2024 CFP URL: [link] The 14th GW Ethics in Publishing Conference will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024 , again as a hybrid event, with in-person and virtual presentations and attendees, at the George Washington University Foggy Bottom campus, in Washington, DC.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance and find applications across various domains, the responsible development and use of AI systems has become a top priority for the US government. Enabling agencies to build and strengthen AI governance Robust governance is the foundation upon which responsible AI initiatives must be built.

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Microsoft Public Sector

DECEMBER 19, 2023

When this will happen: We will begin rollout in early December 2023 and expect to complete rollout by end of January 2024. When this will happen: Standard Release: We will begin rolling out in mid-December 2023, and will complete by late March 2024. Installation from a private tenant catalog stays possible.

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Governments can foster trust by prioritizing inclusivity and demonstrating a commitment to addressing community needs through transparency, accountability, and ongoing dialogue. It highlights the importance of trust-building in community development. This is a recent development for future transport projects in the State.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MARCH 13, 2024

This new version of Teams is designed to provide a faster, simpler, and more flexible experience for our users, with optimizations for device performance and support for multiple accounts or tenants.

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Google Public Sector

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Unveiled at Public Sector Partner Connect 2024 , this enhanced program – under the Partner Advantage Program umbrella – introduces several new initiatives focused on accelerating growth, fostering deeper collaboration, and maximizing profitability for our valued partners.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 16, 2024

According to a 2024 survey by public sector HR management company, NEOGOV , which explored the effects of the ongoing hiring crisis on the public sector, 33% of agencies report impacts to service. The improved performance management system provides a solid foundation for ongoing development and improvement. between 2021 and 2022.”

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 1, 2024

Implications for businesses and consumers AI-enabled businesses must now navigate a compliance landscape that demands transparency, accountability, and risk management. Understanding the EU AI Act The EU AI Act categorises AI applications into three distinct risk levels to tailor regulatory measures accordingly.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

APRIL 5, 2024

1] In 2024, between 25 and 30% of the U.S. According to one study by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, “the shift to remote work accounts for more than half of overall house price growth over the pandemic.” March 5, 2024. residents, indicates that the average employee spends 28% of their full-paid workdays at home. [1]

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

On October 24, 2024, the White House released a National Security Memorandum (NSM) on Artificial Intelligence (AI) , which focuses on ensuring US leadership in developing advanced AI technologies. In February 2024, AWS announced a collaboration with the U.S.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

These one-on-one consulting engagements have covered topics such as developing a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) and maximizing profitability with AWS in public sector. These solutions included summarization, information extraction, sentiment analysis, topic classification, and data visualization.

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 20, 2024

We're thrilled to announce the upcoming Oct 2024 anticipated General Availability of Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 GCC subject to US Government authorization. Wave 1 (October 2024): Copilot Graph-grounded chat (‘Work Tab’): Quickly access relevant department data, policies, or citizen inquiries without extensive searching.

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iGrantWriters

MARCH 3, 2021

the mechanism(s) that accounts for changes in clinical/functional outcomes, changes in provider behavior, improved access or continuity of services, etc.). the mechanism(s) that accounts for changes in clinical/functional outcomes, changes in provider behavior, improved access or continuity of services, etc.).

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

To achieve its goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injury collisions on city streets by 2030, the Bellevue City Council developed and approved the Safe System approach. Workshop attendees engaged with city staff in a series of CIC-led Working Backwards exercises to develop various road safety strategies.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

This post outlines how AWS tools and services can support government agencies in adhering to Australia’s AI Ethics Principles when developing AI and machine learning (ML) solutions. This targeted approach offers clearer accountability, enhanced transparency, simplified risk assessment, and focused testing procedures.

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Public Works Group Blog

MARCH 31, 2024

The USDA developed these through a public-private partnership with Davey Tree Expert Company , The Arbor Day Foundation , Urban and Community Forestry Society , International Society of Arboriculture , and Casey Trees. Other resources to check out include their User Forum , LinkedIn account , 2024 i-Tree Open Academy.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MARCH 27, 2024

Diagram of the six principles of Microsoft Responsible AI, which encompass fairness, reliability and safety, privacy and security, inclusiveness, transparency, and accountability. Many use a Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) approach that sees AI as introducing more and unique attack vectors/surface.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Franks, Director, Information Technology and Cybersecurity, Government Accountability Office Dave Hinchman, Senior Executive, IT & Cybersecurity Team, US Government Accountability Office Josh Martin, Indiana Chief Data Officer, Executive Director of Indiana Management Performance Hub Treva D. You’ll hear from: Jennifer R.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Sterling Thomas, Chief Scientist at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and a trained geneticist, first used quantum computers about five years ago to explore how the technology might accelerate computations of things such as genetic mutations. But he believes the issue is not as dire as some people fear. “I

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Center for Community Progress

JANUARY 6, 2025

According to the National Land Bank Networks 2023 State of Land Banking Survey, vacant lots account for 86 percent of all land bank properties and half of all survey respondents listed vacant land stewardship as one of their top priorities. Traditional land conservancies work to permanently conserve natural landscapes and working lands.

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GovLoop

MAY 1, 2024

In 2024, agencies will need to get their data in shape to make the most of it. Since then, agencies including the Department of Defense (DoD) have developed their own policies to implement those goals. Collective data stewardship Ensure accountability throughout the data life cycle. Here are ways to carry out each principle.

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Government Technology Insider

MAY 21, 2024

At the 2024 California CIO Academy conference, state and local leaders from California agencies came together to share best practices for understanding and integrating emerging technology into government services. Manual testers play an essential role in an agency’s ability to test and push out applications.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 29, 2024

The National Audit Office (NAO) found that the amount of fraud reported in the accounts they audited rose from £5.5 One way to develop this process is to create a connected data platform, leveraging AI, automation, and big data analytics across systems. However, it is clear that where there are public grants, there is fraud.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 21, 2024

A 2023 National Audit Office (NAO) report revealed that fraud in government expenditure reported in accounts audited by the office amounted to £21 billion in the two years following the pandemic, nearly four times the total of £5.5 The GCFP also develops public ’servants’ capability to deal with scamsters.

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