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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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Building smarter, stronger communities with an AI-enhanced government workforce

American City & Country

A Gartner study predicts that by 2026, more than 70% of government agencies will employ AI to augment human decision-making, marking a significant turn towards automation from 35% in 2022 to more than 70% by 2026. Automated document processing systems, as those implemented in Tarrant County, Texas , and Palm Beach County, Fla.,

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Small budget, strong security: Why Zero Trust is key to protecting critical infrastructure

American City & Country

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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Boosting Agility for State and Local Government Finance & Budget Offices

Government Technology Insider

Digital transformation and modernization activities were fast-tracked across the public sector to allow government agencies to operate at full capacity under unusual circumstances. The post Boosting Agility for State and Local Government Finance & Budget Offices appeared first on Government Technology Insider.

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Federal Cloud Transformation: Navigating Challenges With a Zero-Trust Approach

GovLoop

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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DHS Brings New Discipline to Cyber Planning

GovLoop

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. DHS then began implementing the same approach at other components.

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The major challenges in government payment processes: Survey reveals critical inefficiencies

American City & Country

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%