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Can AI Replace Human Intelligence Amid Federal Cybersecurity Budget Cuts?

State Tech Magazine

State and local government cyber leaders were in shock as they learned that the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Centers budget was being cut in half and its longer-term future was in doubt.

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U.S. Navy Shipbuilding Is Consistently Over Budget and Delayed Despite Billions Invested in Industry

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Despite nearly doubling its shipbuilding budget over the last 2 decades, the U.S. Navy hasnt increased its number of ships. The Navy and Department of Defense work with private companies to build ships and have invested billions of dollars to.

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San Jose Approves Its First AI Budget Allocation

State Tech Magazine

The San Jose City Council recently approved the California city’s first budget allocation dedicated to advancing the use of artificial intelligence to improve city services.

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AI Solutions Can Bolster Operations in Government Finance Offices

State Tech Magazine

According to the International City/County Management Association, many municipalities are only beginning to explore artificial intelligences potential in complex budgeting and finance domains.

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A Guide For City Managers & CAOs to Achieve Operational Excellence

This guide addresses the unique operational challenges faced by smaller municipalities, such as limited resources, budget constraints, and diverse community needs. By leveraging digital tools, City Managers and Municipal Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) can streamline workflows, enhance communication, and improve service delivery.

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Project Budgeting for New Grant Writers

Peak Proposals

Grant proposals have at least two parts: the project narrative and the budget (aka cost proposal). There may not be a division of responsibilities between the cost and narrative proposals at a small nonprofit, leaving the project lead (or the grant writer) to both write the proposal narrative and prepare the budget.

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Cybersecurity KPIs That Matter Most in Government

State Tech Magazine

Our budget and resources have to be the pinprick of Until that wake-up call, leadership struggles to connect the dots between cybersecurity and their opportunities to supply business to their stakeholders. Agencies are often left to choose their battles as they pursue cybersecurity funding.

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Municipal Maintenance: Ready, Set, Inspect!

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency.

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Maximizing Municipal Budgets: Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners

Speaker: Noratek

Join this insightful webinar on how local governments can reduce costs and optimize resources. Discover how municipalities like yours are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and generate lasting ROI.