zencity

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Traditional budgeting methods often fail to guide leaders toward decisions that maximize Source As state and local governments face increasingly complex challenges, from shifting populations to unforeseen crises, making the most of every dollar becomes crucial.

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zencity

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Public budgeting decisions directly impact communities, influencing everything from local infrastructure to essential services and public safety. For residents, these decisions shape their everyday lives; for government agencies, they represent a chance to build trust Source

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 30, 2024

UCMM has proven invaluable when talking about cyber investments not just with IT experts, but with chief financial officers, budget examiners and lawmakers, he added. Indeed, the department plans to give the model an increasingly larger role in IT and budget planning, according to DHS’s Information Technology Strategic Plan (FY 2024-2028). “To

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PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

MAY 2, 2016

Strathcona County, Alberta, Canada, is leading the way in priority based business planning and budgeting. The following article was published on April 18, 2016 by the Sherwood Park News and written by Krysta Martell. This is the mission of our entire endeavor,” said Chris Fabian, co-founder of the Centre for Priority–Based Budgeting.

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PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

APRIL 25, 2016

"Priority based budgeting will better allow the city to support its long-term strategic goals based on community values." This article originally written by Becky Zimmer from the Humboldt Journal. The public had their chance to ask questions on April 5th at the public budget meeting at the Uniplex.

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PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

“Our major theme of the next two-year budget is ‘Where’s the fun?’” The City of Kenmore , and the City of Bainbridge Island are not only pioneers in Priority Based Budgeting, but also the launch of OnlinePBB (where Kenmore incorporated their capital project prioritization). The total proposed budget for the 2017-18 biennium is $55.9

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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

JUNE 2, 2016

"Priority-based budgeting will allow city officials to regain control of the budget." - City Manager Sam Anselm The City of Joplin, Missouri is in their first year of the priority based budgeting process. This will help better manage the broad number of services we provide, while recognizing our budget constraints.”

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 9, 2024

Lire cet article en Français Education institutions are increasingly adopting cloud technology to transform the security and efficiency of technology solutions for schools worldwide. Addressing vulnerabilities to cyber threats, particularly ransomware, empowers schools with limited budgets to build advanced protection and recovery systems.

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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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Social Pinpoint

MARCH 14, 2019

When Participatory Budgeting is taken seriously and is based on mutual trust, local governments and citizens can both benefit, but where do you start? The post Participatory Budgeting – What is it and How Can We Implement it? appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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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. This article appeared in our guide, “ Going Places: Priorities for State and Local Tech.” Scot Barker, Chief Innovation Officer for Burlington, Vermont, carefully considers each AI application before using it.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Lire cet article en Français The potential of open data to transform governance and public services is immense, but realizing this potential requires overcoming common obstacles. Cost and budget control concerns The AWS Open Data Sponsorship Program covers the cost of storage for publicly available cloud-optimized datasets.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

APRIL 2, 2024

The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates. Items of interest related to CED in North Carolina: N.C.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

To make it easier to navigate the content, we've outlined the post below, hyperlinking each section heading to the relevant part of the article. Understanding Proposal Budgets a. Budget Preparation and Review b. Key Budgeting Concepts VI. Funders have different budgets, funding priorities, and missions.

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GovLoop

MARCH 25, 2024

In an article about rebuilding trust in government, Deloitte Insights broke down government work into six archetypes: retailer, retailer-like, innovator, educator, regulator and enforcer. It’s a question worth asking, and it may lead to insights that help you develop a better relationship with the public.

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Barrett & Greene

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Articles that take governments to task for the absence of results shortly after a new policy is put into place can miss the fact that it takes time to implement almost any new policy — and if the results aren’t immediate, it doesn’t mean that it’s a failure. 6. Most ideas in government have been tried before.

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zencity

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Effective public transit systems are the backbone of thriving cities and towns, connecting residents to essential services, employment hubs, and recreational spaces. However, balancing transit investment with other community priorities can be challenging for local Source

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Items of interest related to CED in North Carolina: UNC SOG faculty Kristina Wilson on “Three Public Records Law Changes in the 2023 Budget.”

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Peak Proposals

OCTOBER 4, 2023

To learn more tips about conducting a Boolean search, see this article on the topic from Scribbr : “ Boolean Operators | Quick Guide, Examples & Tips.” To learn more about the various database options, please see our post “ Choosing a Grant Database Based on Your Needs and Budget.” Search web pages for keywords.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JULY 3, 2023

From the article: Park size was not significant after controlling Supervised activities and onsite marketing were significantly related to increased park use and MVPA [moderate to vigorous physical activity] person hours.

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Let's Talk Parks

APRIL 25, 2020

But what I do is a lot of budget management, managing our personel, day to day operations of our facilities. I might be counseling a lifeguard or I might be overseeing a dance event, or I might be working on a budget workshop. I like to say we are the best small town parks and rec agency in the world. And I really believe that.

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 8, 2024

For instance, governments can build trust by following some of these approaches: Actively listen to residents’ concerns Involve them in decision-making Demonstrate a commitment to addressing their needs Conduct regular town halls, participatory budgeting, and problem-solving sessions to help citizens shape policies that affect their lives This (..)

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MAY 14, 2024

With a projected $144 billion budgeted for IT by states and local governments in 2024, the stakes are high. This article explains five […] Source By Steve Goll, Tyler Technologies As advancements in technology speed up, government agencies face a decision: maintain old legacy systems or invest in modern technology.

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GovLoop

JULY 9, 2024

Budget restrictions, procurement obligations and workforce challenges heavily affect their abilities. According to Jared Vichengrad, Head of Public Sector for Check Point, that’s largely because agencies struggle with legacy systems. Public-sector organizations just can’t buy the latest and greatest” technology, he noted.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

From the Washington Post article, " The sale of The Washington Post: How the unthinkable choice became the clear path :" Washington Post publisher Katharine Weymouth presented her uncle, company chief executive Donald E. Graham, with a once-unthinkable choice at a lunch meeting at downtown Washington's Bombay Club late last year.

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Super Library Marketing

AUGUST 5, 2024

Because I was able to tackle about 75 percent of the pages (using templates, structures, and design influence from the agency-built pages) myself, it cut the cost in half, which is how we ended up with such a professional-looking website on a public library budget.” The next article will be published on Monday, August 19.

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Barrett & Greene

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Over the course of the years, weve happily written about scores (probably hundreds) of reports that are focused on broad areas of state and local government, like budgeting, human resources, performance management, infrastructure and so on. Heres a real-world example: About six months ago, we were writing an article about a city survey.

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PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

" This approach ensures every decision council makes is viewed through a priority lens. " - Mayor Roxanne Carr Strathcona County, Alberta, Canada, is leading the way in priority based business planning and budgeting. The full article is posted below. Heading into county budget 2017 Today, council begins its formal budget discussions.

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GovLoop

APRIL 18, 2024

For example, a system upgrade can slow employees’ computers if they’re dated and need reconfiguring and budget constraints have prevented an agency from replacing older equipment. This article appears in our guide, “ How to Kickstart Modernization.” What is Change Management? Government employees are people, too,” she said.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JUNE 5, 2024

million military personnel and 778,000 civilians, the DoD requires a budget of $850 billion for the current fiscal year. This article discusses the impact of data analytics, AI, and other decision-support technologies on the United States Army – the largest and oldest branch of the military. To support nearly 2.1

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PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

JULY 7, 2016

." - City of Toledo Councilperson Sandy Spang In an unprecedented public-private partnership, the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the City of Toledo, OH to bring Priority Based Budgeting (PBB) to Northwest Ohio. The City of Toledo launched their Priority Based Budgeting initiative earlier this week.

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Peak Proposals

AUGUST 17, 2021

If you are working on a proposal for a private foundation, your narrative proposal, budget, and budget justification may need to be submitted as a single document, with all parts counting toward a total page limit without any limits on the length of the individual sections. Creating this checklist takes time. Executive Summary II.

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Grant Consulting Services, LLC

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Your proposal does not have clear objectives, specific timelines, or a budget. More articles in the Becoming Grant-Optimized Series: Connections: How and Why You Need to Make Them. What can we do about it? 10 Reasons Your Grant Was Denied. You have not established a relationship with the funder. Your project description is too vague.

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PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

MAY 26, 2016

" We need to FIRST get our priorities straight and THEN align our money with our stated priorities." - Brad Karger, Marathon County Administrator Brad Karger This article originally written by Brad Karger and published in the Summer 2016 Marathon County Newsletter. That’s the size of Marathon County’s annual budget.

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GovLoop

MAY 3, 2023

Being able to scale granularly where you need it can help with budgets,” Alexander said. This article appears in our guide, “ Decision Intelligence: New Possibilities for Data-Based Decision-Making.” But that can be a waste of money. The Weight of Technical Debt Another common problem is what’s known as technical debt.

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GovLoop

JUNE 21, 2023

Problem: Limited IT Budgets Slow Modernization Working with a limited IT budget typically forces an agency’s IT leaders to put up with outdated technology longer than they would. A small bureau in a massive agency, BIS does not have a robust IT budget. Not having the budget to overhaul the data center, Rao turned to the cloud.

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