AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A landing zone is a well-architected, multi-account AWS environment that is scalable and secure. Using LZA on AWS, customers with highly-regulated workloads and complex compliance requirements can better manage and govern their multi-account environment. What is a landing zone?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Governments worldwide dedicate a significant portion of their IT budget to maintaining legacy technology systems. These systems also became integral to managing aspects such as business processes, security protocols, and legislative changes, often without comprehensive documentation. billion) of its current IT spending.

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Public Works Group Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Its not just fluff to keep attorneys busy; its a critical, legal document defining risks and assigning expectations and responsibilities. Step outside the scope, and change orders start piling up along with the potential to expand budgets and schedules. The contract lays out whos on the hook for what, from cost overruns to deadlines.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

“I really have to dive into how I implement new technology on a limited budget,” he said. For example, an automation could enter invoices into the accounting system rather than people typing them in by hand. And then we’ve got paper documents that go back forever,” he added. How do I digitize them?

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Barrett & Greene

DECEMBER 11, 2023

At the end of November, a survey was released that investigated how local government finance leaders feel about their current budgeting practices and their readiness to embrace modernized approaches. One cautionary note, according to the report which was titled Rethinking Budgeting: Results from the Local Government Budget Survey.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 24, 2023

“What people are expecting is personalized, online, digital services for those things that can be digitized,” said Charlie Francis, Senior Consultant at Questica, which provides multi-user budgeting, performance measures, transparency and data visualization software for governments.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In some cases, the networks must be disconnected, and documentation done by hand. According to current best practices , between 5-7 percent of a company’s IT budget should be spent on cybersecurity. percent of their IT budgets in 2022. First, they set up a landing zone , a scalable, secure multi-account AWS environment.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

While budget-conscious K12 organizations might be reluctant to invest in new initiatives, the cloud allows the chance to experiment—and even expand—successful programs. There were many variables to account for—language, culture, urban versus rural—as they approached potential new locations.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

If hearing about nonprofit budgets makes you cringe a little ( or a lot ), keep reading. In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. We’ve got you.

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PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

JUNE 27, 2016

To date, Council and Administration have developed a strategic plan and completed a 4E (efficient, effective, equitable and economical) review of business plan and budget processes. Congratulations to Strathcona County for their uniquely innovative and inspiring approach to implementing Priority Based Budgeting.

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PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

AUGUST 30, 2016

"The Toledo Chamber’s jointly funded venture with the City is the first of its kind public-private partnership in the world to bring Priority Based Budgeting into a community." At the Center for Priority Based Budgeting (CPBB) , we're constantly impressed and amazed at just how innovative local government communities can be.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

APRIL 3, 2025

In fact, PHAs typically spend the entirety of their voucher funds by basing the number of vouchers they can issue to account for the estimated share of recipients who won’t successfully use their vouchers. To be clear, lower success rates do not mean that housing agencies are not fully deploying federal resources.

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 20, 2024

Documentation on admin controls will be provided by GA. M365 App copilots (Word, Excel, PowerPoint): Embedded within your favorite productivity apps, these intelligent assistants help you craft documents, analyze data, and create presentations faster and with greater precision. an individual has access to.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 31, 2023

An accounting of every penny is necessary. Foundations usually request additional documentation (IRS letters, audits, financial statements, annual reports, etc.) And the more work necessary, the higher the percentage of a nonprofit’s budget will be dedicated to overhead – the essential operations needed to run a nonprofit.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Key topics covered include addressing concerns around data sovereignty, security, lock-in risks and budget control while highlighting AWS capabilities and commitments in these areas. AWS will review DTO fee waiver requests at the account level. Customers don’t need to close their accounts or change their relationship with AWS.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

A more flexible architectural approach to enable remote access In September 2019, the US Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released Memorandum M-19-26 , which replaced prior TIC-related memorandums and introduced TIC 3.0 Refer to the Verified Access endpoints documentation for more details.

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PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

JULY 19, 2016

"Some recommended updates to the strategic plan include revising prioritized strategic goal ranking, adding outcome statements for strategic goals, and integration of priority-based budgeting references." Strathcona County, Alberta, Canada, is leading the way in priority based business planning and budgeting. These documents.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

OCTOBER 30, 2022

I get more questions about budgets and nonprofit financial information than any other component of grant writing. This is such a huge topic, but I will say that one of the first things you need to do if you haven’t already is hire an accountant who specializes in nonprofits. 7 Keep a document with relevant and updated statistics.

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Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Documentation on admin controls will be provided by GA. Microsoft 365 App Copilots (Word, Excel, PowerPoint): Embedded within your favorite productivity apps, these intelligent assistants help you craft documents, analyze data, and create presentations faster and with greater precision. an individual has access to.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Grant management requires keeping track of multiple moving parts, including deadlines, points of contact, unique application requirements, financial reports, and other documents that vary by grant. . Accounting Tools. Creating user accounts with limited access can help ensure your nonprofit maintains effective data security. .

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 14, 2023

Provide details about how you support your partners (training, documentation, administrative support, etc.). Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). Describe the access management and encryption tools you have available.

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The Whistle Post

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Recent labor reports in Connecticut document a growing economy with job creation increasing while unemployment is at record lows. By some accounts, Connecticut is a whopping 85,000 units short of workforce housing. Access to housing is a basic staple to living; it’s about families, vibrant neighborhoods and thriving businesses.

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 11, 2022

This data comes in many forms (databases, video footage, internal reports/memos, court documents, etc.) Budgets and personnel resources are not easy to come by for mitigation efforts; thus, one avenue worth exploring is simplification and unification of data governance. and resides on a broad array of digital locations.

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Grant Consulting Services, LLC

MAY 30, 2024

Budgeting —To conduct a project or program effectively, you must understand the cost of running it. A well-defined budget provides clarity and transparency about a project or organization’s financial needs and objectives. Then, create activities with milestones that directly align with your SMART Goals and community preferences.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 19, 2022

I worked on high-impact company projects, and I worked with my management team to document a career path that took me all the way to corporate headquarters. Of course, I had to take the specifics of the job description into account. I had completed several leadership programs and been promoted to high-visibility positions.

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ResourceAssociates

DECEMBER 29, 2021

You will need financial documentation, including an operating budget, all sources of income and donations, and financial statements from a certified public accountant. You can get a waiver on audited financial statements from most funders if your operating budget is under a certain amount. Operating Budget.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 24, 2022

They are firefighters, teachers, administrative assistants, program directors, accountants, and even elected officials and board members. Before you waste time going after grants that require documents and certain specifications, make sure your organization has what is needed. million nonprofits are registered in the United States.

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Grant Central USA

AUGUST 15, 2023

Pay attention to formatting, word limits, required documents, and submission deadlines. Omitting a Strong Budget Plan: A weak or vague budget plan raises doubts about your project's feasibility. Present a detailed budget that aligns with your project's scope and objectives.

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Grant Central USA

JULY 12, 2023

With tight budgets, limited resources, and an uncertain future, it’s important to find ways to maximize the potential of your business. You'll learn how to research potential funders, create an appropriate budget and write persuasive descriptions of your project goals. Why Should Small Businesses Consider Grant Writing Classes ?

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Partnership for Public Service

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Coming one year after the release of the PMA vision , the event featured a keynote from Cristin Dorgelo, senior advisor for management at the Office of Management and Budget, on making the PMA vision a reality. Focusing on implementation. Continuing to learn.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Housing Authority has documented more than 80 deficiencies ranging from inadequate management to lack of knowledge of a host of basic housing functions to 220 contracts awarded in violation of DCHA procurement policy. (" HUD report on D.C. public housing should outrage and embarrass residents ," opinion column by Colbert King, Post ).

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

MARCH 4, 2024

Written in a neutral regulatory tone, the document largely validates these criticisms via facts and analysis, and then proposes extensive recommendations for change. The two companies have no lobbyists or lobbying budget and make no political donations of any kind. 25] He resigned in 2004 due to accounting irregularities. [26]

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zencity

JULY 11, 2022

population has some form of documented disability, breaking down into the following categories (accounting for overlap): 19.9 Budgeting questions: this question type forces a participant to explore trade-offs and gather input within the context of limitations, by selecting options to add up to predetermined totals. of the U.S.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

In March 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memo that provides more specific directions to agencies for compliance with the guidance outlined in the executive order. By using these capabilities, agencies can proactively identify and mitigate potential biases, fostering trust and accountability in their AI systems.

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Microsoft Public Sector

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Who Should Read This This document will be beneficial to Federal Executives including Chief Information Officer, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Data Officer, AI Lead, AI Scientist, and Data Scientist, among others.

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Microsoft Public Sector

JUNE 22, 2022

Today, we are sharing some of our more recent learnings and practices relevant to President Biden’s Executive Order (EO) 14028 and cybersecurity fact sheet, as well as our readiness to help agencies meet requirements implemented in March by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Release News. SharePoint / OneDrive for Business.

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Death and Taxes

MARCH 27, 2023

Local governments in North Carolina are required to engage citizens in their budget process by following the guidelines set forth by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. In addition to these legal requirements, many local governments in North Carolina have taken further steps to engage citizens in the budget process.

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