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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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 4, 2023

With this update to the program, the value of promotional credit an organization can receive will be based on the size of their annual operations budgets. These organizations are implementing cloud technology solutions to deliver enhanced services, scaled support, and innovative solutions to those they serve.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and budget-conscious public sector environment, efficient procurement practices are more crucial than ever. Additionally, financial incentives and rebates offered through cooperative agreements can further enhance these savings, providing much-needed budget relief for public sector organizations.

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PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

JULY 27, 2016

PBB & Strategic Planning An analysis of survey data from municipalities who have implemented priority based budgeting For the 5th year in a row, Priority Based Budgeting has been the subject of a Master's degree or PHD thesis defense. Congratulations Liz! Great work advancing our communities!

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Open Access Government - Technology News

APRIL 25, 2025

Arvid Straates, UKSBS Head of Data, ( www.uksbs.co.uk ), says We brought in ElysianIT for their expertise and knowledge of implementing business intelligence solutions. The public sector should harness the full power of its data assets by implementing robust data platforms that integrate seamlessly.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 9, 2024

To help public schools across Canada implement cloud-based cybersecurity solutions, AWS is investing $5 million CAD in AWS promotional credits to new and existing AWS customers. Addressing vulnerabilities to cyber threats, particularly ransomware, empowers schools with limited budgets to build advanced protection and recovery systems.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This blog post provides technical guidance for UK organisations to implement their landing zone in-line with guidance from the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) using the LZA. Once you have formed the team delivering your cloud foundation, you can use the following guidance to help implement the solution.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In an era characterized by workforce shortages, limited budgets and escalating demands for rapid service delivery, government agencies are frequently hampered by antiquated technology infrastructures that AI-driven technologies are tactfully modernizing. where funding was realigned to support shifting priorities effectively.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

To help provincial and municipal governments implement cloud-based cybersecurity solutions, AWS is investing $5 million CAD in AWS credits to new and existing AWS customers. Addressing vulnerabilities to cyber threats, particularly ransomware, empowers governments with limited budgets to build advanced protection and recovery systems.

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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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Partnership for Public Service

APRIL 27, 2023

Budget management is often a top priority when discussing technological modernization, and digital ways of working are often seen as more expensive. However, adopting digital services does not have to conflict with a lean budget. Here are three opportunities to implement lower-cost digital transformations: 1.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 8, 2024

That means you must implement security measures that protects sensitive data from unauthorized access. Have you strategized and budgeted for enhanced security? As you make your services more accessible online for your constituents, unfortunately, it can also open the door to cyber criminals.

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PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

"Now integrated into its seventh consecutive year of budget development, PBB is the framework within which all budget decisions are made." The City of Boulder, Colorado is one of the fiercest proponents of priority based budgeting (PBB) in the nation. Boulder has recently published their 2017 Recommended Budget.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

Louis struggle with resource constraints and grapple with the significant challenges cities face in balancing budgets, maintaining public services and managing infrastructure needs. It results from past budget deficits and requires ongoing management through interest and principal repayments.

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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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Social Pinpoint

JULY 28, 2024

In recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in individuals receiving compensation for their participation in community engagement initiatives. As a practitioner in this field, it’s crucial to understand the benefits and challenges of compensating individuals for their time and efforts in community engagement initiatives.

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 24, 2024

Before we look forward and reveal our predictions for the top 2024 trends in online community engagement, let’s look back. We saw hybrid engagement come of age, we saw really clear stages in engagement, and we even saw the rise of AI. Staged Engagement When we say staged, we don’t mean fake news.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

By engaging with an AWS Partner, you can harness data and analytics to drive innovation, see results quicker, and create customizable solutions for your customers based on past, accurate data. The city of Grand Island , Nebraska needed a cloud-based solution that it could use to build its budget more efficiently.

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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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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

If hearing about nonprofit budgets makes you cringe a little ( or a lot ), keep reading. In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. We’ve got you.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 6, 2023

What many might not know is that the overall model for planning, implementing, and maintaining an appropriate cloud-based IT infrastructure sits in stark contrast to the model most higher education CFOs use to develop multiyear institutional financial plans. Does it regularly underspend its capital budget? What’s not for a CFO to like?

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Cunningham notes that for cities, the goal is not just to acquire technology, but to implement solutions that enhance public services, improve efficiency and demonstrate responsible use of taxpayer funds—in both the short and long term. Prioritize stakeholder engagement, including community input.

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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 15, 2023

That’s why it’s so important that we know how to develop a robust action plan for community engagement that harnesses digital innovation. That’s why it’s so important to create an effective community engagement action plan. Planning Implementation Review 1. Define the level of engagement.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

Going over budget is not an option. To expand their reach, they often collaborate with academia and other nonprofits, and they engage early-career talent. They often rely on donor and grant funding, so they have to justify every expense to their constituents.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Considering the highly sensitive nature of organizational cybersecurity data, security and trust were heavily prioritized in My eCISO’s design and implementation. To learn more and engage with the Cal Poly DxHub, reach out to your local AWS account manager or visit the DxHub website. Learn more about the AWS CIC program.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

But real change requires an engaged workforce. Ask if the result will justify the time and budget required. Establish metrics up front so you can compare the “before and after” as each step is implemented. When planning for transformation, we often focus on the technology and expect the workplace culture to follow. Gregg said.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 17, 2023

In this blog post, learn key takeaways from our engagements with public sector customers that can help you better prepare for this transformation. Enable members of your organization with the policies and tools to take ownership for implementing and launching your continuity plan.

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Partnership for Public Service

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Coming one year after the release of the PMA vision , the event featured a keynote from Cristin Dorgelo, senior advisor for management at the Office of Management and Budget, on making the PMA vision a reality. Focusing on implementation. While the PMA serves as a roadmap, she said, implementation is key to achieving results.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Key topics covered include addressing concerns around data sovereignty, security, lock-in risks and budget control while highlighting AWS capabilities and commitments in these areas. Implemented judiciously, such strategy empowers evidence-based governance through democratized data.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Office of Personnel Management charged federal agencies to develop and implement diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) plans. At AmeriCorps, that meant embedding DEIA in human resources and strategic plans and engaging with all stakeholders. “We

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Social Pinpoint

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Learn how you can also create positive project outcomes with your online community engagement platform of choice. DCTA’s ambitious public involvement project required a flexible suite of online community engagement tools to easily gather informed feedback from residents. Keep your public engagement “hub” up to date.

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Social Pinpoint

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Closing the loop with a comprehensive community engagement report shows respect and encourages further participation. If you invite people to participate in a community engagement project, then you need to report back to them about what you heard and how their input was used. Describe who you engaged. Outline what you heard.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 12, 2023

As a result, we have reallocated resources to training and community engagement which has increased HMIS participation in the community.” Stay on budget and on timeline because that’s where you’ll lose stakeholder support. This earns service provider trust early and increases engagement during retraining.”

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 14, 2023

Areas of improvement often include employee productivity, increasing customer engagement, and robust cyber security. Short-term targets could be the general implementation of a Mobile Device Management solution, which will set up the basis of device management and immediately increase device visibility and assist device configuration.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 9, 2023

A CCoE is a team or group of individuals within an organization responsible for creating and implementing cloud-related best practices, guidelines, and governance policies. For example, a CCoE might implement automated processes to provision and manage cloud resources, reducing the need for manual intervention and improving efficiency.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

have implemented online payment systems, which are essential for providing convenience and accessibility to taxpayers. Delays and difficulties in collecting payments can lead to significant shortfalls in municipal budgets, limiting the funds available for public services and infrastructure projects. Furthermore, a mere 4.9%

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Human Transit

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

My job as a public transit planner requires a lot of public engagement, as it should. 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. Do enough people engage with these policy questions? Of course not.

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