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What is the Impoundment Control Act and What is GAO’s Role?

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 is the main legal mechanism for the President to seek to delay or permanently cancel federal funding once it has been enacted by Congress. Todays WatchBlog post looks at what an impoundment is and GAOs role under.

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How Can Political Conflict in Adversarial Policy Networks Promote their Coordination?

Policy & Politics Journal blog

by Jeongyoon Lee and David Lee Policy actors often clash during policy processes, especially in contentious areas like climate change, gun control, and healthcare reform.

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Synthetic Full Backups: How They Enhance Backup and Recovery

State Tech Magazine

In state and local government, system backups are essential to resilience and compliance, especially for emergency and nonemergency citizen services. But traditional full backups are time-consuming and can strain IT infrastructure, potentially slowing access to essential digital services. Synthetic full backups offer a more efficient alternative that demands less human effort and puts less load on the production system.

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Securely onboarding countries to the AWS Cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

In an increasingly digital world, governments and public sector entities are seeking secure and efficient ways to use cloud technologies. As weve innovated and expanded the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud, we continue to prioritize making sure customers are in control and able to meet their national regulatory requirements. In addition to the existing breadth and depth of security capabilities, we are investing in an ambitious roadmap of security features, including data residency, granular acce

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2025 Business Owner Survey: Guide for Cities, Counties, and State Agencies

The 2025 Business Owner Survey delivers key insights for cities, counties, and state agencies working to enhance online services. Top insights: 97% of business owners say digital access to government services is essential. Licensing and tax processes remain outdated, slowing efficiency and increasing administrative burdens. Younger entrepreneurs expect fully online, self-service options, signaling a need for modernization.

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Education: Whose Job Is It?

Homeroom

By: Scott Yenor In 1982, President Ronald Reagan proposed dismantling the Department of Education, an agency barely two years old. This was not as radical a move for his administration as it may sound to modern ears. Americans were not accustomed to such a massive role for the federal government in education, which had always Continue Reading The post Education: Whose Job Is It?

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After 2023 Bank Failures—Here’s Our Roadmap for Improving Bank Oversight

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

When Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank failed in 2023, they marked two of the largest bank failures in U.S. history. Some worried that other banks might fail too and that regulators had not done enough to prevent these and future failures. Today.

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Property Taxes, Simplified: Smarter Collections, Stronger Communities

OpenGov

Tax season is often synonymous with stress, inefficiencies, and frustration for local governments. Manual data entry, mountains of paperwork, and an endless cycle of chasing down delinquent payments create significant […] The post Property Taxes, Simplified: Smarter Collections, Stronger Communities appeared first on OpenGov.

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DATA GARBAGE IN – AI GARBAGE OUT

Barrett & Greene

For years, weve been writing about the importance of good data, based upon which states, counties and cities can make good decisions. But as a growing number of practitioners and academics are relying on artificial intelligence as a source for all the information in the world (when we were children, the equivalent was the Encyclopedia Brittanica), the necessity of care for the accuracy and completeness of data rises even more in importance The well-written, if sometimes pedantic prose that AI ca

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European automotive industry: What it takes to regain competitiveness

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Europes automotive industry has been a cornerstone of the regions economy, but disruptions have challenged its leadership. How can the European industry restore its competitive edge?

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As Technology Reshapes the World, We Keep Congress Informed of Emerging Trends, Issues

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Congress is increasingly focused on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, and scientific discoveries that could reshape medicine, computing, and space exploration. Our nations leaders have also proposed legislation on how to balance.

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Municipal Maintenance Guide: Inspections

Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.

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Training and Partnerships Will Strengthen the State and Local Cyber Workforce

State Tech Magazine

While organizations across sectors have made strides in recent years to address cybersecurity workforce shortages, there are still hundreds of thousands of jobs left unfilled. The latest available data shows that nearly 700,000 cybersecurity jobs remain open in the United States, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. And while this challenge is felt in both the public and private sectors, state and local governments face unique challenges in building and retaining thei

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Federal Agencies Must Reduce Barriers to Adopting Cloud Innovations

FedTech Magazine

CDW recently published a cloud computing proprietary research report, cautioning organizations to make wise investments in cloud to enable faster adoption of emerging technologies and to scale their use quickly. However, to take advantage of these benefits, their cloud strategies must reflect the rapid advances of technology as well as accelerating changes in business objectives and practices, notes the report, titled Whats Next in the Cloud?

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How One Library Marketer Advocated for (and Got) an Additional Promotional Staff Member

Super Library Marketing

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Have you ever wondered what you could do for your library if you had more people working on promotions? Staffing up in library marketing is very uncommon. I believe this is a huge mistake that many libraries make. Leaders and board members dont understand the essential connection between smart, strategic library marketing and the organization’s success.

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Davos dialogue: Collaboration, empowerment, and leadership in the 21st century

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Angela F. Williams, president and CEO of United Way Worldwide, discusses how to serve communities through collaboration and partnerships with the private and public sectors.

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.

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The critical role of voice biometrics in healthcare security

Open Access Government - Technology News

In an era of escalating cyber threats, the healthcare sector, a prime target for data breaches, requires robust security. Voice biometrics emerges as a critical solution, offering secure, frictionless authentication amidst the vulnerabilities of traditional methods and the rise of deepfake voice attacks The healthcare industry is undergoing rapid digital transformation, revolutionising patient care, administrative efficiency, and data management.

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U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Reauthorized

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

In December of 2024, Congress formally reauthorized the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) with strong bipartisan support. The EDA reauthorization (S. 3891) , the first in 20 years, is included as part of the Water Resources Development Act (S. 4367). The Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024 updates and modernizes the federal governments approach to economic development in light of the major changes in industry sectors, technology, labor markets, and global commerce that

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How Agencies Should Address Security Fragmentation Caused by Hybrid Cloud

FedTech Magazine

Security fragmentation remains a significant challenge for departments managing hybrid cloud environments because their agencies often own independent on-premises and cloud infrastructure. Failure to align this infrastructure results in inconsistent security policies, visibility gaps and access management issues. These silos introduce vulnerabilities that cybercriminals can exploit, making it critical for agencies to adopt a comprehensive hybrid multicloud security strategy.

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OUR CHALLENGE

Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

Resilience is an illusion. In saying that I mean no disrespect to resilience officers, whose work is honourable, vital and necessary. However, whether resilience has as its goal to 'bounce back' or to 'bounce forward', it represents a tendency to seek homeostasis, in other words a quest for an eventual stable equilibrium. But in the disasters field we have no equilibrium.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.

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How private investment can improve senior-housing options

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The world needs better residential solutions for the aging. Three innovations may hold the key to truly golden years.

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Impact Webinar on Social Media Best Practices for Government – Key Takeaways

zencity

In todays digital-first world, local governments must effectively leverage social media to engage with their communities, enhance transparency, and build trust.

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How Google AI is powering innovation at NARA, Air Force, and Aerospace Corporation

Google Public Sector

Its indisputable. Over just a few short years, AI and machine learning have redefined day-to-day operations across the federal governmentfrom vital public agencies, to federally-funded research NGOs, to specialized departments within the militarydelivering results and positively serving the public good. We stand at a pivotal moment in time, a New Era of American Innovation , where AI is reshaping every aspect of our lives.

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To Prevent Illegal Dumping, You Have to Know the Scale of the Problem

Center for Community Progress

Illegal dumping is a chronic issue in communities with many vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties. When vacant lots become dumping grounds, this constant visual reminder of neglect also harms neighborhood morale and creates serious health and safety risks. Dealing with illegal dumping is time-consuming, frustratingand expensive. A city may remove 30 tires from a vacant lot only to find another pile dumped days later.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.

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CMC’s 50th Anniversary of Coeducation: Impacts of the Coeducational Transition on Institution Endowment

The Lowe Down

By Armine Kardashyan and Sofia Hofmann During the Second Wave of Feminism in the 1960s-1970s, the push for gender equality in higher education led most male-only universities in the United States to transition into coeducational institutions. Aligned with this trend, in 1976, 30 years after its founding, Claremont McKenna College (CMC) welcomed its first female students, now marking nearly 50 years of coeducation at the college.

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The McKinsey Crossword: Apple Season | No. 222

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if youre looking for a quick win.

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Prepping for Beach Season

ParkTalk podcast

It's almost summertime, and the Naperville Park District is preparing the famous Centennial Beach for another year of summer fun. Join Park District Aquatics Manager Brett Sprague, and Park Operations Manager Tiffani Picco, as they discuss the work necessary to get ready for beach season. It's almost summertime, and the Naperville Park District is preparing the famous Centennial Beach for another year of summer fun.

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The Workplace is excited to be a founding partner of CAIA

The Whistle Post

Founded to foster AI-focused business development, workforce training, policy engagement, and community access, CAIA is poised to position Connecticut as a premier hub for AI innovation. The post The Workplace is excited to be a founding partner of CAIA appeared first on The WorkPlace.

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.

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Five on a theme: building community

Princeton Public Library

Here are five books that offer perspectives on building community and strengthening relationships. The post Five on a theme: building community appeared first on Princeton Public Library.

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Quantum-Safe Encryption: What It Means, and Why Agencies Should Care

GovLoop

Quantum computing, like other emerging technologies, offers great promise: to turn the impossible into something practical. But quantum computers also jeopardize the carefully ordered algorithms that encrypt our data today and protect us from malicious actors. And thats a risk agencies cannot ignore. Transitioning to quantum-safe encryption isnt the work of a day, week or month.

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Climate Transition Impact Framework (C-TIF): Planning for a sustainable and inclusive future

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The Climate Transition Impact Framework (C-TIF) can help decision makers compare the potential socioeconomic impacts of different climate action pathways.

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Communicating Effective Emergency and Disaster Warnings

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

In this podcast we explore what makes for effective alerts and warnings with one of the preeminent scholars and researching these topics today. Jeannette Sutton, Ph.D., specializes in disaster and risk with a primary focus on online informal communication, and public alerts and warnings disseminated via short messaging channels. Much of her research investigates the evolving role of information and communication technology, including social media and mobile devices, for disaster preparedness, re

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Municipal Maintenance: Ready, Set, Inspect!

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.