American City & Country

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Earlier this year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a joint advisory , warning government agencies of potential disruptions to U.S. critical infrastructure by cyber actors. The time to act is now.

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GCN

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Despite challenges from budget cycles, regulations and outdated procurement processes, state and local government agencies urgently need cyber solutions that improve operations and cut costs, a recent report says.

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State Tech Magazine

JULY 24, 2024

But even with that budget allocated, government agencies still face significant challenges, such as…

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

Government agencies often face funding challenges to obtaining a desirable level of cyber resilience, but all organizations may experience similar budget crunches. Cyber resilience is the capability of any organization to weather and recover from a cyberattack with the goal of minimum disruption to daily business.

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Understanding Proposal Budgets a. Budget Preparation and Review b. Key Budgeting Concepts VI. Funders have different budgets, funding priorities, and missions. The larger the grant amount, the more likely you’ll need to seek government funding : If you are seeking a grant of $100K or more (e.g., RETURN TO OUTLINE.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 17, 2024

Digital transformation is a driving force for government agencies, with cloud technology playing a pivotal role. Recognizing its significance, the highest levels of government are actively embracing Zero Trust. However, the focus isn’t solely on adopting modern IT; it’s equally about safeguarding it.

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Civic tech makes it easier for people to interact with government agencies. It can include applications such as community platforms that connect constituents to services and resources, open data initiatives and participatory budgeting tools.

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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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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Food programs in schools, government agencies, and nonprofits face several challenges that impact their effectiveness, budget, and overall community well-being. From tight budgets and staffing shortages to supply chain issues and compliance hurdles, these obstacles complicate daily operations.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

He spotlights the following causes and vulnerabilities that have recently popped up: connected devices and remote work have created new entry points for malicious actors, and budget constraints are often constricting governments from acquiring security infrastructure or access to cybersecurity expertise.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 15, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers, technology leaders, and government agency CIOs continually balance risk and reward to accomplish many things by using AWS GovCloud (US). This is why in 2011 AWS launched AWS GovCloud (US), a secure, isolated, sovereign, elastic, scalable, compliant, and resilient isolated hyper-scale cloud.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MAY 14, 2024

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. With a projected $144 billion budgeted for IT by states and local governments in 2024, the stakes are high. How should those dollars be best invested?

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GovLoop

MARCH 27, 2024

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. Join us online Wednesday, April 24 from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m.

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GovPilot

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In the limited budgets afforded to government agencies , officials may find difficulty in assessing where funds need to be allocated. Local governments center their concerns around the prosperity and success of their community but these efforts may be short-sighted.

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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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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 31, 2023

Sure, nonprofits would not last long without the resources provided by individual donors, foundations, corporations, and (in some cases) government agencies. Nonprofits do so much above and beyond the services provided by our governmental agencies. Funders and nonprofits – two sides to a very important coin.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 31, 2024

The further behind your technology is, the more financially difficult modernization becomes because agencies must anticipate their budgets years in advance — often before the tools they need fully exist, Kowalski said. “Not only are you not benefiting from what these tools can provide, … you also can’t contribute anything,” she added.

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Government Technology Insider

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

However, while moving application processes online might seem convenient, it has not been without challenges for the government. A recent study found 55 percent of Americans want online services from government agencies, but only 23 percent actually use them. That’s something we need to change. The first challenge is fraud.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Providing no-cost AWS Well-Architected Framework security reviews to all government agencies and public sector organizations. With this extended support, AWS reaffirms our strong dedication to supporting provincial and municipal governments at every stage of their cybersecurity journeys.

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GovLoop

MAY 3, 2023

Matthew Alexander, Field Solutions Architect with Pure Storage, learned that firsthand when he was a systems administrator/architect with a government agency. The agency shifted to flash-based systems from Pure Storage. Being able to scale granularly where you need it can help with budgets,” Alexander said.

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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.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The private sector has set the service bar high, and government agencies are striving to deliver the same level of speed and simplicity that constituents have come to expect elsewhere. Citizens want to have government services available to them at their convenience and the ability to easily use technology to communicate their needs.

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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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Peak Proposals

AUGUST 1, 2023

The areas where questions typically come up tend to fall into one of six buckets: (1) eligibility, (2) formatting, (3) scope, (4) personnel, (5) budget, and (6) partnerships. This is the approach government agencies take. Funders handle questions about solicitations in various ways. For example, some U.S. Supporting content.

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Google Public Sector

MARCH 24, 2023

The pair created “Totally Not Stolen,” an application aimed at solving the common problem of rising textbook prices for students on tight budgets. This application allows users to register their books and put them on a free marketplace where anyone can easily request to exchange or borrow books.

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Government Technology Insider

MAY 9, 2024

Local government agencies have more touchpoints with the public than their state or federal counterparts, which means they have more opportunities to positively affect lives but also more opportunities to unintentionally create obstacles for engagement. Modernizing local government is never an easy task.

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GovLoop

JULY 31, 2023

According to Sam O’Daniel, Vice President of Civilian Sales with TVAR Solutions, which works with IT partners such as Dell Technologies to help agencies meet their transformation needs, those obstacles include antiquated workflows and procurement processes. But reform would be much easier if procurement were less archaic.

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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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GovLoop

AUGUST 3, 2023

Adopting the as-a-service model has major implications for budget and procurement. Moving to a cloud ecosystem of products and services calls for a new way of thinking about everything from storage and compute to budget and acquisition. In the case of a government agency, the value lies in your mission,” noted Samant.

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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. The agency also uses the model to track and report on the outcomes of those investments. Focus on Outcomes UCMM’s value extends well beyond risk assessments and planning.

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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. But they’re like your appendix or wisdom teeth: They’re of little interest until they hurt. Here are five symptoms of legacy systems that should be updated or replaced before they cause problems.

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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. The impact of inefficient payment systems The inefficiencies in current payment systems have far-reaching consequences.

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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.”

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Long wait times, multiple transfers to get to the “right” person, and unsatisfying responses are leaving constituents dissatisfied with the service experience provided to them by government agencies. Why is it so hard for agencies to replicate the level of service of a private company?

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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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Google Public Sector

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In our post-pandemic society, the majority of individuals anticipate higher technology use and expect improved digital services from their government. But governments are not yet meeting citizen expectations. Government agencies face procurement roadblocks when it comes to investing in transformational technologies.

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