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Better Communications Tops Data To-Do List

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Census Bureau offers up an abundance of data that state and local agencies can use to gain insights into the shifting demographics of their constituencies, and to shape policies and programs accordingly. You need to craft data-driven narratives that connect with the intended audience, whether government officials, legislators or constituents.

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Knowing When, Where and How to Modernize

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Clunky, old, public facing systems frustrate constituents and reduce engagement, she said. ” For more ideas about how to make the case for modernization that agency leaders and legislators find compelling, download it here: Get the guide Photo illustration by Kaitlyn Baker and Julia Blurton-Jones for GovLoop Favorite

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5 Ways That Agencies Are Ailing From Legacy Systems

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Constituent Service Takes a Hit In August 2023, three members of the Senate urged the Social Security Administration to accelerate its modernization efforts. It is more important than ever that the SSI program is modernized and accessible to all Americans,” the legislators wrote.

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Agencies Seek Gains Through Precision Modernization

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Recognizing that legislators and executive leaders have little appetite for sweeping modernization plans, many agencies are opting for a more targeted approach, focusing on initiatives that deliver tangible benefits. 2 – CAPTURING MORE REVENUE Legislators often question what return on investment modernization projects will deliver.

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Overcome Manual App Testing Challenges to Drive Modernization: Insights from California CIO Academy

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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. Modernization is a big initiative, but manual app testing is always the bottleneck,” Wiri said.

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Delivering What the Public Expects

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With metrics, he explained, “you [can] go tell that story to Congress, to your constituents, to whoever wants to listen, that you made [something] better.” Seamless Technology Constituents want seamless, frictionless experiences, what Alboum described as, “let me go to one place, express what I need, and get everything I need.”

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Making Connections, Modernizing Recruitment

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The Role of Data Granicus also helped ODOT with other constituent communications that benefited the public and modernized the work of department staff. Recruitment messages became more engaging, featured personal employee stories, and generated a more enthusiastic response from recipients. Individuals just need to know what’s available.