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5 Ways That Agencies Are Ailing From Legacy Systems

GovLoop

“Agencies have had difficulty finding employees with such knowledge and may have to pay a premium for specialized staff or contractors,” according to a recent report on modernization from the Government Accountability Office (GAO). This article appears in our guide, “ How to Kickstart Modernization.”

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The GSE Public-Private Hybrid Model Flunks Again: This Time It’s the Federal Home Loan Bank System (Part 1)

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

3 The release of the FHFA report has also sparked a flurry of articles, op-eds, and think tank reports either supporting or countering some or all the recommendations. This two-part article argues that the root cause of their need for reform is a fundamental flaw in Congress’ design of GSEs. the legislation establishing them).

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Protecting Public Data and Trust with Azure Security and Microsoft Entra – A State DOJ Case

Microsoft Public Sector

Beyond mitigating static vulnerabilities via periodic assessments, you can actively monitor your SQL instance with Microsoft Defender’s Advanced Threat Protection capabilities for persistent threats causing havoc in your account.

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The evolution of fraud and the importance of continuous professional development and learning

Open Access Government - Technology News

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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How Can Agencies Mitigate Risks of Using AI?

GovLoop

In 2023 so far, at least 27 states and territories have pursued more than 80 bills related to AI, including legislation to study, restrict or prohibit its use. Among other objectives, the working group will make recommendations for additional AI legislation. This article appears in our new guide, “ AI: A Crash Course.”

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Montana Maps Infrastructure Spending to Ensure Equity 

GovLoop

Legislators want to see ARPA funds spread evenly across Montana. As much as it promotes transparency by showing the public the geographic distribution of grants, it also allows Coleman and her team to test various funding scenarios, which supports internal accountability. This article first appeared April 5, 2022.

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Interesting study on litter focuses on the brand of the trash

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

From the article: The community interest company Planet Patrol created an app for people to record the litter they find and remove. Plastic was the most common material recorded, accounting for 63.1% We used it to map the location, materials, type and, where possible, brands of 43,187 items of litter collected across the UK in 2020.