OpenGov

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

With the technology and cybersecurity challenges of state and local government increasing, we know it’s more important than ever to bring resilient, secure, and performant cloud technology to the public sector. appeared first on OpenGov.

Local Government 246

Local Government Government Public Sector Budgeting 246

State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2022

State and local governments face cyberthreats that are expanding at an alarming rate. Since last year, cyberattacks against local governments increased by 70 percent. As a result, government… One ransomware attack on Baltimore, Md., last year reportedly cost at least $18 million.

Security 317

Security Government Local Government Budgeting 317

State Tech Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

State and local government agencies possess hoards of valuable data about citizens, businesses, healthcare organizations and other entities. Naturally, this makes them targets for cyberattacks that seek to pilfer data, extort government agencies and commit cyber fraud.

Public Sector 157

Public Sector Government Agency Local Government Budgeting 157

AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 24, 2024

Government organizations face challenges that include tight budgets and rapidly evolving citizen demands. In the UK, 44 local government bodies—called councils—use an open approach to share expertise and pool resources to transform their web publishing platforms using LocalGov Drupal. website, launched in 2012.

Local Government 182

Local Government Government Budgeting Development 182

State Tech Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

Eighty-nine percent of state and federal government IT and security professionals feel somewhat or very confident about the visibility they have into their cybersecurity landscape — yet a number are facing funding, talent and other challenges, according to a new research report from CDW.

Local Government 201

Local Government Government Budgeting Security 201

OpenGov

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Strategic Local Government Budgeting: How to Determine Which Method is Best for Your Community September 23, 2022 – OpenGov Traditionally, local government budgeting has not been directly tied to outcomes in the community. Although intentions were good with this method, it generally […].

Local Government 130

Local Government Budgeting Government 130

OpenGov

MAY 5, 2022

So, thank you, local government leaders for your dedication! Our customers inspire us through the important strategic work of budgeting, […]. The post Thank You, Local Government Leaders appeared first on OpenGov.

Local Government 130

Local Government Government Budgeting Public Service 130

NLC (National League of Cities)

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

What do you do when a tight budget forces projects and service cuts that many community members love? The weight of these difficult local government budget decisions does not have to fall on the council, city management and budget offices alone.

Local Government 98

Local Government Budgeting Government City Manager 98

OpenGov

MAY 25, 2022

There is one thing we can say for certain: The role of local government leaders continues to change rapidly. The post 5 Trends in Local Government Leadership appeared first on OpenGov.

Local Government 130

Local Government Leadership Government Community Development 130

State Tech Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

Another is that rearchitecting mainframe applications and data can be costly, and many state and local IT departments simply lack the budget. One is that if a system functions well for a given purpose, then there’s a business case for prolonging that ROI. A third factor in the mainframe’s favor is its legendary…

Local Government 176

Local Government Budgeting Government 176

State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2024

State and local governments are often pressured to make full use of allocated funds within specific time lines. Investments in technology can become outdated, forcing state and local agencies to spend more in the next budget cycle. Obsolescence is the obvious risk here.

Local Government 284

Local Government Budgeting Management Government 284

State Tech Magazine

JUNE 22, 2023

Governments are among the top victims of ransomware. State and local governments often bear heavy burdens when it comes to ransomware: Only 20 percent were able to stop an attack before their data was encrypted, according to Sophos, and only 58 percent of encrypted data was recovered. But there are ways to make…

Local Government 130

Local Government Government Budgeting Public Service 130

Government Technology Insider

MARCH 30, 2023

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.

Local Government 98

Local Government Budgeting Government Public Sector 98

GovPilot

JULY 5, 2023

In an era characterized by rapid modernization, increased constituent expectations, shrinking budgets, and unpredictable outside disruptions, local governments’ reliance on arcane paper-based processes drains its scarce resources and limits its ability to fully serve constituents.

Local Government 105

Local Government Constituents Government Budgeting 105

NLC (National League of Cities)

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Authored by Chris Fabian, Senior Director of Product Strategy, Tyler Technologies Amid tightening budgets and rising demands, local governments and school districts are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize their budgeting processes.

Budgeting 91

Budgeting Government Local Government 91

OpenGov

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The financial backbone of local government is at risk. Budgets are tight, compliance requirements are growing, and legacy systems […] The post The Government Finance Crisis: The Urgent Need for Modernization appeared first on OpenGov. Across the country, finance teams are shrinking while demands are soaring.

Government 130

Government Local Government Budgeting 130

zencity

OCTOBER 29, 2024

As state and local governments face increasingly complex challenges, from shifting populations to unforeseen crises, making the most of every dollar becomes crucial. Traditional budgeting methods often fail to guide leaders toward decisions that maximize Source

Local Government 52

Local Government Budgeting Government 52

GovPilot

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Unlike the Federal Government, which can and does run a large budget deficit, most local governments are legally required to prepare a balanced budget. Because local governments cannot spend more than they’ve budgeted each year, preparing a budget is one of their most critical jobs.

Local Government 52

Local Government Budgeting Government Constituents 52

OpenGov

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Transforming Government Finance for a Stronger Future For too long, local governments have been weighed down by outdated toolsmanual spreadsheets, paper-based workflows, and slow processes that leave little time for […] The post Modern Financial Management: Empowering High-Performance Government appeared first on OpenGov.

Financial Management 130

Financial Management Management Government Local Government 130

State Tech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

To meet constituents where they were, state and local governments needed to modernize citizen resources and services quickly and accept emerging technologies. However, agencies need buy-in, budget and strategic planning to make their city visions come together.

Strategic Planning 176

Strategic Planning Constituents Local Government Budgeting 176

Barrett & Greene

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Over the years, we’ve written a great deal about ways in which government officials can improve their relationship with the press. We know there’s a lot of frustration in state and local governments about the coverage (or lack of coverage) they receive. It’s kind of like the proverbial dike with a hole.

Government 52

Government Local Government Legislation Government Employee 52

The City Fix

AUGUST 6, 2024

“Hum faltu hai [in English, “We are useless”] …I don’t even know what the budget of the council is. Nobody tells me about the procurement process [or] the number of tenders that have gone public…I don’t have enough knowledge about.

Budgeting 143

Budgeting Government Accountability Local Government 143

NLC (National League of Cities)

MAY 7, 2024

This change will make millions of previously ineligible employees eligible for overtime pay, including many local government employees. This […] Source

Budgeting 98

Budgeting Government Employee Local Government Government 98

American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

In my experience working with city governments, I’ve seen firsthand cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Sacramento, and St. Louis struggle with resource constraints and grapple with the significant challenges cities face in balancing budgets, maintaining public services and managing infrastructure needs. What is a fiscal cliff?

Government 97

Government Budgeting Public Sector Sustainability 97

AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

AWS Marketplace helps simplify and streamline procurement for public sector organizations, enabling them to spend their budgets driving their missions forward rather than on administrative overhead. Do you have questions about how AWS can help your government agency provide innovative services for constituents?

Public Sector 298

Public Sector Housing Outreach Security 298

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The firm offers solutions for cities , other governments and corrections. Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently. In 2024, governments face challenges when they buy technology, Cunningham tells Co-op Solutions.

Government 110

Government Public Safety Local Government Public Sector 110

State Tech Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

As supplemental federal COVID-19 funding runs out and inflation makes it increasingly more expensive for state and local governments to borrow money, department budgets will remain tight.

Local Government 144

Local Government Budgeting Housing Security 144

GCN

MARCH 23, 2024

But several programs significant to state and local governments saw cuts. The vote in the House and Senate averts a shutdown and brings funding certainty.

Budgeting 99

Budgeting Voting Local Government Housing 99

GovPilot

JUNE 10, 2022

No matter where your local government's size or where it is located geographically your community is not alone in needing to make critical updates to your physical and digital infrastructure. Or, as more local governments make the switch online, perhaps your paper filing systems inefficient and antiquated.

Local Government 52

Local Government Budgeting Government Constituents 52

Barrett & Greene

JUNE 3, 2024

But over the years we’ve been collecting a series of mantras about the alleged reality of state and local government that don’t necessarily work in the real world. Here are our top twelve.

Local Government 59

Local Government Government Legislation Public Sector 59

GovPilot

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

With limited resources and limitless expectations from your citizens, every dollar in your local government budget counts. Yet, without a proper strategy for generating revenue and allocating the funds, your locality will be unable to afford large-scale projects and underdeliver to your community-members.

Local Government 52

Local Government Government Budgeting 52

AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Lire cet article en Français Provincial and municipal governments are increasingly adopting cloud technology to transform the security and efficiency of their technology solutions. Government institutions across Canada are leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build secure and resilient computing environments.

Public Sector 195

Public Sector Security Budgeting Government Agency 195

GovPilot

MARCH 28, 2023

Managing local government assets is an essential part of efficient government operations and maintaining community safety. From buildings and land to emergency vehicles and equipment, local governments have many assets to maintain.

Local Government 52

Local Government Management Government Budgeting 52

Barrett & Greene

DECEMBER 11, 2023

At the end of November, a survey was released that investigated how local government finance leaders feel about their current budgeting practices and their readiness to embrace modernized approaches. These results come from higher performing organizations based on surveying GFOA’s distinguished budget award winners.

Budgeting 64

Budgeting Elected Officials Strategic Planning Local Government 64

AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Citi Logik is a UK-based government technology (GovTech) company and AWS Partner with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This makes MND insights more accessible to government bodies. Plus, dive deeper into how AWS supports UK local government with webinars, whitepapers, case studies, and more.

Transportation 130

Transportation Public Sector Government Urban Planning 130

Government Technology Insider

APRIL 10, 2024

Recently, city and county IT leaders from around the country met to collaborate on policy, management and leadership issues surrounding the future of digital government. In short, to be effective, there must be governance mechanisms that establish performance metrics across all departments involved in delivering those 68 services.

Local Government 52

Local Government Government Press Release Constituents 52