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Disaster Accountability Project

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

The Disaster Accountability Project was created to help coordinate nongovernmental organizational efforts. Soon after, Ben launched Disaster Accountability Project, an independent watchdog, to confront the root causes of the failed Katrina response and maximize the impact of billions of dollars of disaster relief and humanitarian aid.

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Long-term Disaster Resilience

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

The Disaster Accountability Project was created to help coordinate nongovernmental organizational efforts. Soon after, Ben launched Disaster Accountability Project, an independent watchdog, to confront the root causes of the failed Katrina response and maximize the impact of billions of dollars of disaster relief and humanitarian aid.

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National framework for AI assurance in Australian government: Guidance when building with AWS AI/ML solutions

AWS Public Sector Blog

Mechanisms to help businesses and organisations identify and managed risks for the design and implementation of AI solutions are being introduced globally, including a variety of international standards ( ISO 42001 , ISO 23894 , and NIST RMF ), legislation ( EU AI Act ), and localised standards and frameworks such as the NSW AI Assurance Framework.

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Combating cyber-enabled fraud: Sapphire’s proactive cyber security approach

Open Access Government - Technology News

However, with online crime totalling $8tn globally, the system seems broken In the UK, fraud is the most experienced crime, accounting for 40% of all crimes. However, it’s essential to conduct it in an engaging manner that doesn’t involve annual mandatory training. The Internet offers many advantages.

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TOO MUCH DATA – TOO LITTLE TIME

Barrett & Greene

A notable one is an element of New York City legislation called the “How Many Stops Act”, which would require New York police officers to report on every single police street stop and investigative encounter, including demographic information about the person stopped and the reason for the encounter. And I've been a police officer.

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U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Reauthorized

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

The legislation authorizes funding for EDA programs through fiscal year 2029 contingent on the availability of Congressional appropriations. The Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024 (S.

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Building the skills needed for combatting fraud in the public sector

Open Access Government - Technology News

Technology and fraud The internet has given individuals the power to engage in illegal activities without requiring physical proximity or access to the victim. By addressing fraud, the government can demonstrate their commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance, thereby preserving public trust.