Government Technology Insider

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This will give agencies a lot more flexibility to focus on what really matters and deliver solutions that align with todays tech realities. It also means they can scale funding as project needs evolve, to make the right resources available when it counts, not just when the budget is set.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

Going over budget is not an option. They still occasionally update their Fortran development practices. When these systems are stable, well-documented, and still actively developed, there is no reason to read the word ‘legacy’ as a pejorative.” These models are frequently referred to as legacy systems.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 30, 2024

With that in mind, DHS developed the Unified Cybersecurity Maturity Model (UCMM), a framework that “allows us to tie the investment dollars to the cybersecurity of a [high-priority] program and its component systems,” Baidwan said. The agency also uses the model to track and report on the outcomes of those investments. OK, we got $5.

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Partnership for Public Service

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This past summer, the Office of Management and Budget and the General Services Administration issued a challenge : Create a toolkit of effective approaches to increase public participation and community engagement in government. Both are critical to an effective government.

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Community Engagement Engagement Social Media Voting 56

Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Through our work in grant development, we’ve met many faculty members who have not received training on how to find funding or write grant proposals. Understanding Proposal Budgets a. Budget Preparation and Review b. Key Budgeting Concepts VI. Tips for Working with Resource Development Staff Resources Notes.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Governments worldwide dedicate a significant portion of their IT budget to maintaining legacy technology systems. This can pose security and operational continuity challenges and governments seek to address this challenge. billion) of its current IT spending. This impacts the priority status of legacy IT remediation efforts.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 3, 2024

The state’s Human Services Department (HSD) manages a budget of $7 billion of state and federal funds as it works to transform the lives of 800,000 low-income New Mexicans. Discover how government agencies across the country use AWS to better serve constituents at the AWS Cloud for Health and Human Services hub.

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Google Public Sector

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The Challenge Many government agencies remained overwhelmed with paper, even as the pandemic drove digitization and modernization. As a result, government agencies continue to look for better ways to streamline manual processes that overwhelm their workers and take focus from higher value initiatives.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

IT professionals develop a list of needed equipment and get a cost estimate for that equipment. This cost estimate would translate to a budget request, and when approved by the organization’s leadership, IT could turn a requisition into procurement. Cloud procurement best practices for US federal government agencies (Blog).

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 12, 2023

A system on a mission To fund local efforts to help those affected by homelessness, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants roughly $3 billion annually to local projects combating homelessness. Stay on budget and on timeline because that’s where you’ll lose stakeholder support. Not all HMIS systems are the same.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 2, 2023

The deployment and results SOMA is a leading technology partner providing critical response and operating software solutions for law enforcement, first responder, and government agencies. Just that one tool alone is so powerful for our time and budget,” said NPD Sergeant Bucky Culbertson.

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GovLoop

MARCH 27, 2024

Spring is here, and free professional development opportunities are blooming at GovLoop. PT to hear from a government CX expert about how to ramp up the effectiveness of your public surveys. PT to learn from government and industry leaders about how government agencies can do better job at training and retaining their workforce.

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Google Public Sector

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Bringing Google innovation to the public sector Imagine if the public sector brought this same “innovation” mindset to its employees by developing a relentless focus on the end-user experience. In our post-pandemic society, the majority of individuals anticipate higher technology use and expect improved digital services from their government.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

And third, organizations with budget pressures need to improve capabilities while lowering costs. The complexities of IT for government agencies can be overwhelming,” Kent said. Kent suggested developing a system to document and share large, innovative ideas that require either budget or cross-team buy-in.

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Budgeting Government Agency Security Communications 64

GovLoop

APRIL 22, 2024

Cobol is Still in Play Some government agencies still run programs based on COBOL, a programming language dating to the 1950s. Agencies Can’t Adapt to Change Many legacy systems were developed with the theory that basic operation requirements would not change dramatically.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

For example, a recent directive from the US Government’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requires all US federal government agencies to transition to electronic records by June 30, 2024.

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Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

You may receive partial credit for successful proposals but full credit for those that fail: Grantmakers evaluate proposals based on several factors, from the quality of a project idea to the size and reasonableness of the budget to the qualifications of the proposed personnel. As the grant writer, you’re in a vulnerable spot.

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Peak Proposals

MAY 3, 2020

you have three primary options for raising funds: 1) you can solicit donations from individuals, 2) you can submit proposals to foundations and government agencies to receive grant funding, or 3) you can hold fundraising campaigns and community events to collect donations. Not all grant applications require weeks and months of labor.

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 20, 2024

Copilot can help draft personalized responses to common questions about government services, permits, or regulations, ensuring that citizens receive timely and accurate information. Resource Allocation: Optimize budget planning and resource distribution.

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Public Sector Budgeting Security Regulations 84

Center for Community Progress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Many of these are small contracts that support housing and community development needs in specified service areas around the state. Although my work at the time was not directly tied to land banking, most of us working in housing and community development watched the development of New York State’s new Land Bank Program with great interest.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Delays and difficulties in collecting payments can lead to significant shortfalls in municipal budgets, limiting the funds available for public services and infrastructure projects. This efficiency allows government staff to focus on more strategic tasks, such as policy development and community engagement.

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GovLoop

APRIL 10, 2023

For government agencies that are building, repairing or enhancing thousands of facilities annually, the challenge is magnified exponentially. Over the years, government agencies have had a tremendous problem homing in on X.” Dig Deep Into Data The gold standard for construction cost data is Gordian’s RSMeans data.

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Grant Central USA

AUGUST 15, 2023

Opportunity for Growth: Grants can provide the much-needed capital for small businesses to invest in research and development, expand operations, or launch new products or services. Community Development: Many grants aim at supporting businesses that contribute to their local community's economic development.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 3, 2023

In 2018, the Office of Management and Budget made VA a lead agency partner to pilot improving CX across the federal government. Where I see us going is continuing to more deeply integrate across VA business lines, and frankly across government as a whole, with experience being that unifier. The Obstacles.

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Grant Training Center

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) are the best mechanisms toward this effort and are often referred to as the nation’s largest sources of early stage/high risk funding for start-ups, small businesses, and sub-contracting agencies (usually higher education).

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Public Sector Education Budgeting Development 52

Peak Proposals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

You may receive partial credit for successful proposals but full credit for those that fail: Grantmakers evaluate proposals based on several factors, including the quality of a project idea, the size and reasonableness of the budget, and the qualifications of the proposed personnel. Did you write the entire proposal? funded or not funded).

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Grant Central USA

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Here are five key advantages of grant writing certifications and course: - Enhanced Funding Opportunities: Educators learn how to identify, apply for, and secure grants, increasing their access to crucial funding for innovative projects, classroom resources, and professional development.

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Grant Central USA

JULY 12, 2023

With tight budgets, limited resources, and an uncertain future, it’s important to find ways to maximize the potential of your business. Develop a Winning Grant Proposal A quality grant writing class will provide you with the skills to develop a winning grant proposal.

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Grant Central USA

AUGUST 31, 2023

This skill is highly sought after in various sectors, including non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies that depend on federal grants to for funding research. A Grant Writing Certification can also demonstrate your commitment to professional development.

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Grant Central USA

MAY 29, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Certified Grant Writer provides helpful tips and recommendations for getting started on your grant professional development and journey. Become educated in areas such as what funders are looking for, how to develop a proposal, and the types of materials you need to submit.

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Peak Proposals

OCTOBER 31, 2020

Your workspace could be a dedicated SharePoint site for the proposal's development, a folder on Google Drive that contains all the proposal materials, or a collaborative space such as Microsoft Teams. Finally, proposals usually require meetings to discuss the proposal’s development and the project being proposed.

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Peak Proposals

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Grant-making entities like foundations and government agencies require regular reporting on the progress of the work covered by the grant as well as financial reports. capped at 10%)—or if several of your grants don’t allow overhead costs at all—then you can quickly run into budget difficulties. Grant management.

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Grant Central USA

JULY 4, 2023

Students can learn how to identify potential grant resources, research and write successful proposals for government agencies, state and foundation proposals within business days, as well as nonprofit organizations. Let's take a look at how they compare. Here is a list of the top online courses for grant writing certification: 1.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 5, 2022

“When you think about budgets, a lot of organizations will spend the majority of their money on meeting the mission. … Here are her suggestions to keep government agencies cyber-secure. In August 2019, 23 local governments, from one end of Texas to another, were hit by ransomware.

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GovLoop

MAY 10, 2024

In Part 1 , we told you about some of the ways government agencies are using data to make a difference. Workforce Management Government struggles with recruitment and retention: Technical talent generally is hard to find, and industry employers lure qualified candidates with salaries and perks that agencies cannot afford. .

Public Safety 52

Public Safety Management Constituents Engagement 52

Microsoft Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Copilot can help draft personalized responses to common questions about government services, permits, or regulations, ensuring that citizens receive timely and accurate information. Resource Allocation: Optimize budget planning and resource distribution.

Public Sector 52

Public Sector Budgeting Security Public Health 52

Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 7, 2023

Develop a Clear Business Plan Before anything else, you need a robust business plan. If you’re not already a pro, invest in professional development. Develop a Professional Website and Online Presence In this digital age, having a professional online presence is essential.

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