Death and Taxes

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Blog post by Whitney Afonso, Zach Mohr, and Scott Powell Questions for Practitioners: When (as in time of year) should you engage citizens in budget simulations? Can I expect trust in our government to increase if we engage citizens in budget simulations? At any rate, a choice on how to start the simulation must be made.

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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

JUNE 27, 2016

As the first municipality in Canada to implement online PBB, this will result in Strathcona County being more proactive, strategic and effective in program and service delivery. 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

MAY 2, 2016

Strathcona County, Alberta, Canada, is leading the way in priority based business planning and budgeting. As the first municipality in Canada to implement online PBB, this will result in Strathcona County being more proactive, strategic and effective in program and service delivery. Why would you look at the budget differently?

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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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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, Washington was the second organization to implement PBB, along with the City of Bainbridge Island , and both have been practitioners since 2013. The budget builds on our pedestrian and bicycle safety momentum,” Karlinsey said. 24 meeting.

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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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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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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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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Sectors such as construction are still not able to carry out the necessary measures to fight climate change, will implementing AI-based tech help change this? In this article, we will discuss some possible solutions that would decrease the impact of construction activities on the environment. Please Note: This is a Commercial Profile.

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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. Implemented judiciously, such strategy empowers evidence-based governance through democratized data.

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 8, 2024

When thoughtfully implemented, compensation can be a powerful tool for fostering deeper, more meaningful community involvement. Striking the right balance in incentives is essential to prevent dependency or biased participation. This is while also ensuring that compensation structures remain fair and transparent.

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In saying this, many organizations are implementing innovative and inclusive approaches to ensure diverse voices are heard and valued within the community. To empower these leaders, the Council also implemented a Workshop in a Box approach.

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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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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. This approach is now being recommended to all PBB implementers using Strathcona’s training materials.

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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. The objective is to implement strategies that effect and control change and help people adapt to it. What is Change Management? What is Change Management?

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GovLoop

JANUARY 17, 2024

Officials say that Big Apple Connect will be the largest broadband subsidy implemented by any U.S. New York’s program is funded by $40 million previously budgeted for an ill-fated Wi-Fi network designed for NYC public safety agencies. This article appeared in our guide, “ State and Local: Making an Impact.”

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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 19, 2023

Challenge The FBI said that most attacks targeted smaller municipalities and counties, given that they were likely to have resource and budget limitations. This article appears in our guide “ Bright Ideas for Making Cyber Stick.” ” To see more about how agencies are implementing cybersecurity, download the guide.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

And third, organizations with budget pressures need to improve capabilities while lowering costs. Kent suggested developing a system to document and share large, innovative ideas that require either budget or cross-team buy-in. This article first appeared in our guide, “ I nnovations 2022: Conversations That Matter.”

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Human Transit

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In the projects we do for transit agency clients, mostly around bus network redesign, the task of seeking public feedback is at least one third of the project budget. His article is mostly about urban development debates, dipping into transit now and then. Do you see a better way?

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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.

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Social Pinpoint

JULY 28, 2024

Finally in the example above, while budgets are generally small in the community engagement process, by adding in an element of compensation, budgets should be increased and shared across project partners to help compensate more participants. being paid to be ‘agreeable’) 3.

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The Lowe Down

JUNE 8, 2023

Article by Armine Kardashyan and Weston Crewe Days before the US was expected to have its first ever default, Congressional Republicans and the White House negotiated a deal that lifted the debt ceiling and cut government spending. Every year, the CBO publishes a forecast of the expected path of the budget deficit over the next ten years.

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Peak Proposals

JULY 17, 2022

Additionally, if you don’t know what you are going to propose or who is going to implement the proposed project, you’ll almost certainly be spinning your wheels the first couple of weeks of the proposal process because you’ll need to answer these questions before you can move forward with the writing. Writing a grant proposal is hard work!”

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Peak Proposals

JULY 17, 2022

Additionally, if you don’t know what you are going to propose or who is going to implement the proposed project, you’ll almost certainly be spinning your wheels the first couple of weeks of the proposal process because you’ll need to answer these questions before you can move forward with the writing. Writing a grant proposal is hard work!”

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The battle against germs and infections is ongoing, especially within educational institutions, which is why it is important for facilities and procurement departments to prioritize hygiene and budget-conscious choices. Thus, strategic procurement decisions that prioritize hygiene and budget-conscious choices receive high remarks.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

Lire cet article en Français Cloud computing represents a transformational leap forward, just like the invention of the automobile. We have a limited budget. Nous avons un budget limité. They are asking for faster horses while innovative organizations are speeding past them in cars. Why can’t we just focus on price?

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Planning, budgeting and execution of resources.” “IT: Security, privacy, regulations and risk management should be priorities and must be in place before it’s implemented.” This article appears in our new guide “ AI: A Crash Course.” Creating rough drafts that can then be edited for use.” Grant review, data review.”

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Yet many state and local IT teams struggle to implement strong identity controls. Limited budgets mean that they’ve got older IT infrastructure,” and IT teams may be unable to adopt modern cybersecurity strategies, he said. This article appears in our guide, “ Going Places: Priorities for State and Local Tech.”

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AccessE11

JANUARY 17, 2024

This article aims to dissect what it means to make decisions using data, unravel the complexities small municipalities face in implementing a data-centric culture, and explore the methodologies of data harnessing to address urban challenges. One of the primary obstacles is the scarcity of resources.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Besides symbolizing a bygone era, Public Auditorium is one of many underused assets draining the city’s budget. Three measures of success for each focus area are “headline” indicators of city government’s progress toward the results envisioned by the plan, not just completing implementation steps. Its new strategic plan shows the way.

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

MARCH 4, 2024

3 The release of the FHFA report has also sparked a flurry of articles, op-eds, and think tank reports either supporting or countering some or all the recommendations. This two-part article argues that the root cause of their need for reform is a fundamental flaw in Congress’ design of GSEs.

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GovLoop

JULY 31, 2023

To implement new IT solutions and be more agile, organizations must welcome automation and other reforms and understand what their people and missions need. Months often pass between when an agency realizes it needs something and when it gets a cost estimate, budgets for the update and ultimately receives it.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 6, 2022

They also implemented an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to allow constituents to communicate with the office outside business hours. Skowera thinks that implementing new technologies is like constructing a new building. You’re not just budgeting for the construction, but for the maintenance, including personnel,” she said.

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Microsoft Public Sector

APRIL 7, 2023

On February 27, 2023 memorandum M-23-13 was released from the Office of Management and Budget requiring government agencies to remove TikTok from all GFE devices (unless there is an exception) and block network connections to TikTok by a given date.

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