The City Fix

APRIL 27, 2022

While building construction and operations are among the largest contributors to climate change, accounting for nearly 40% of energy-related CO2 emissions globally, they also remain the most cost-effective climate mitigation solution available. Every $1 invested in efficiency saves $2 in. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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zencity

JULY 12, 2023

Here are four things every state and local government leader needs to know about Threads to be a successful early mover: Register your username(s) right away. If you have an existing Instagram account, your username is reserved for you, but if you don’t, get on it sooner rather than later. Import all your followers.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 27, 2024

City and county governments are often key buyers of landscape equipment and supplies, says Keith McGinty , director of bids and government accounts at SiteOne Landscape Supply , a firm that sells soil maintenance products, irrigation, lighting, nursery products, tools, equipment, safety items and hardscapes in addition to landscape supplies.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 11, 2024

Leaders in education and state and local government know that technology is changing at a rapid pace. That’s the central theme of this year’s AWS IMAGINE conference for education, state, and local leaders presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS). There is no cost to attend; register now to secure your spot.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

About to be handcuffed, the individual remembered their Kiip account. They explained to the officers that HOPICS set them up with an account that saved all of their identifying documents when they first entered the shelter. Unable to prove they were not the perpetrator, police prepared to take the individual into custody.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Courts and other public safety organizations are being targeted by a rising number of cyber events,” said Kim Majerus, vice president of global education and US state and local government at AWS. The AWS GovTech Accelerator was created to support the development of technologies that can address these challenges.

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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

DECEMBER 11, 2023

With this solution, customers with highly-regulated workloads and complex compliance requirements can better manage and govern their multi-account environment. Organisations should consider enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) to protect these highly privileged accounts. userIdentity.invokedBy NOT EXISTS) && ($.eventType

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 10, 2023

When used in coordination with services such as AWS Control Tower , the LZA provides a comprehensive no-code solution across more than 35 AWS services and features to manage and govern a multi-account environment. Leveraging a multi-account strategy sets the stage for improved security posture and growth.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Though women account for 60% of the government workforce, they aren’t well-represented within government IT. Read more about workforce development in the public sector: 5 tips for skilling the workforce of tomorrow from state and local government experts. Rethin k skill potential in hiring.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

JANUARY 10, 2024

Federal, state, and local governments, as well as non-governmental organizations, are. Child trafficking is a horrific crime. Traffickers can target children due to their age and vulnerability and exploit them sexually, force them to work, or both.

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GovLoop

JUNE 10, 2024

Then there’s disinformation: Suppose someone accessed a local government’s social media account and directed voters to the wrong polling place hours before the polls closed. Because so many people use social media in local government, for myriad purposes, those passwords are well-known and often not well-secured.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

With an IT staff of four, the Library District completed a successful migration in six months with help from their AWS account team. Learn more about how other state and local governments innovate with AWS. Migrating to AWS: From ideation to launch in six months. Learn more about public sector migrations on AWS.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 26, 2022

To learn more about Carbyne’s next generation 911 solution, watch the on-demand IMAGINE Gov webinar featuring Carbyne titled Evolve your data strategy today to achieve your critical missions more effectively tomorrow , contact your AWS account manager, or reach out to the AWS Public Sector team. How the City of Fort St.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

In addition to the IT team, health and human services subject matter experts, the Amazon Managed Services team, and the AWS account team helped the department with EPS design and deployment in the AWS Cloud. As a compliment to AWS Organizations, a landing zone is a well-architected, multi-account AWS environment that is scalable and secure.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 28, 2025

Lack of visibility and transparency Without automated tracking and reporting, its difficult for government agencies to maintain visibility into the status of documents and applications. This lack of transparency makes it challenging to monitor workflows, identify bottlenecks, and maintain accountability.

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 12, 2025

In 2015, I was inspired by the conversations happening at the ELGL (Engaging Local Government Leaders) Annual Conference, specifically the discussions around making local government more accessible.

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Government Technology Insider

APRIL 10, 2024

It was fitting that this conference was held in Los Angeles,” shared Tom Wiri, West State and Local Account Executive, Tricentis. For most local governments this is a hard ask because they have small budgets, limited resources, and lean IT teams.”

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

US state and local government and education customers can get in-person no-cost training, hands-on help, and more at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) State and Local Learning Days. AWS will offer one-on-one support and more at two AWS State and Local Learning Days events. The AWS Cloud Journey.

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GovPilot

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Local governments are guided by a group of foundational principles that help set the groundwork for their actions and decisions. These basic principles should be upheld at all times because they help promote strong leadership which ultimately leads to stronger community involvement.

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GovPilot

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Local government officials frequently face a unique set of challenges when managing problem employees. These challenges are intensified by strict labor laws, complex union guidelines, and the basic need for transparency and accountability in the public sector.

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GovPilot

MAY 4, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that sets standards for protecting sensitive patient health information. Any organization that handles or transmits patient health information is required to comply with HIPAA, including local public health departments, and in some cases – local governments.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

There are more than nine million active accounts. Discover how government agencies across the country use AWS to better serve constituents at the AWS Cloud for State and Local Governments hub. The entire system handles more than 450 terabytes of information every year.

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GovPilot

DECEMBER 21, 2023

From budget constraints, to crime and public safety , to environmental issues, local government officials deal with numerous problems on a daily basis. While tackling these problems, they must keep their constituents happy by being transparent and holding themselves to the highest standard of accountability.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

A report from the Government Accountability Office identified 27 grants not “intended to primarily support cybersecurity activities” that state and local governments could tap for critical funding—if they have grant writing expertise.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

Supervisors and call center agents can get real-time alerts on escalations, call recordings along with transcripts and sentiment analysis, and a more unified view of customer profile information such as account type, billing or shipping address, and all associated cases with comments.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 28, 2024

Prerequisites Have an AWS account Have an understanding of Amazon Connect, Lambda, and AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Have permissions to create and modify Lambda functions Configure an Amazon Connect instance for inbound and outbound calls, and claim a phone number after you create your instance.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Compliance and accountability The secure logging and tracking features of Wickr within ATAK provide a means for post-incident analysis, compliance checks, and accountability assessments, which are essential for continuous improvement and adherence to legal and procedural standards.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 25, 2024

No question, more local governments are facing cyber threats in 2024, says Tim LeMaster, vice president, worldwide systems engineering at Lookout. Either outcome allows the attacker to impersonate or spy on the victim, potentially exposing sensitive government data.” His firm is a data-centric cloud security company.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

AWS Marketplace simplifies contracting with multiple sellers, helps optimize software licensing costs, and maintains visibility across all accounts, thereby making it simpler and more cost-effective to track and manage software spending. Learn more about AWS for cybersecurity in education and state and local government.

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GCN

JUNE 6, 2024

COMMENTARY | Today’s auditors don’t just account for finances, they also account for outcomes. Local government leaders should look to them as key allies.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 16, 2023

The Software Marketplace and Related Cloud Services cooperative contract is available to OMNIA Partners participating agencies, including state and local government agencies, public and private K12 school districts, and higher education organizations. You can’t pause a free trial period once it starts.

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Death and Taxes

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Accounting and financial reporting guidance for American Rescue Plan monies seems to be a never-ending soap opera with constant twists and turns. ARP funds meet the definition of government-mandated nonexchange transactions as defined in GASB Statement No. 33, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Transaction s.

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Center for Community Progress

JANUARY 6, 2025

Local officials, land banks, and community organizations recognize the importance of finding effective strategies to maintain and repurpose vacant lots to meet community needs. The Center for Community Progress is exploring an emerging trend where land banks and land conservancies partner to implement vacant land stewardship.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The firm offers solutions for cities , other governments and corrections. Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently. Prioritize stakeholder engagement, including community input.

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Rebuilding Trust Through Community Engagement Rebuilding trust between governments and their communities will be a central theme in 2025. Governments can foster trust by prioritizing inclusivity and demonstrating a commitment to addressing community needs through transparency, accountability, and ongoing dialogue.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Don’t miss out – consult your AWS account representative for the can’t-miss meetup opportunities to expand your circle. From casual lounges and networking happy hours to special events throughout the week, you’ll find ample opportunities to connect with industry peers and AWS insiders.

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