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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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Modernizing government IT: 4 approaches to overcome legacy exit challenges

AWS Public Sector Blog

These systems also became integral to managing aspects such as business processes, security protocols, and legislative changes, often without comprehensive documentation. Four blockers to legacy IT exit Moving targets – Government agencies and private sector companies operating in highly regulated industries face regular legislative changes.

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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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How agencies can use enterprise risk management to implement new legislation

Partnership for Public Service

On July 11, the Partnership and Deloitte held a working session, “ERM to Drive Programmatic Success,” featuring Deidre Harrison, acting controller at the Office of Management and Budget, and Bob Westbrooks, executive director of the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee. Employ a top-down and bottom-up approach.

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Reflection on public service leadership in the new year

Partnership for Public Service

I had an opportunity to do just that and recall the recent 2022 Government Changemakers Summit , one of the premier leadership development and policy convenings. It also provided attendees with the time and space to reflect on the core aspects—and impact—of effective public service leadership. Government should serve everyone.

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AI governance: Ensuring artificial intelligence is a force for good

Open Access Government - Technology News

Countries seeking to establish AI governance frameworks Most countries still need AI legislation in place. AI governance efforts must account for the needs of all countries, not just the technologically advanced nations undertaking regulatory actions now. First, global rulemaking processes need to be inclusive and equitable.

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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)

The leadership of the FHLBs, along with various beneficiaries of their subsidies, has also begun to aggressively lobby and advocate against virtually any proposed change that it views as detrimental to its bottom line. the legislation establishing them). A few of the recommendations require legislation by Congress. [4]