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AI Solutions Can Bolster Operations in Government Finance Offices

State Tech Magazine

According to the International City/County Management Association, many municipalities are only beginning to explore artificial intelligences potential in complex budgeting and finance domains.

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4 best practices to enhance research IT operations with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

During the panel, Tsui and Shen shared how their institutions use AWS to augment and enhance their research operations with more scalability, security, and collaboration alongside their on-premises infrastructure. Rethink funding models Cloud computing shifts research budgets from capital expenses (CapEx) to operational expenses (OpEx).

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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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Navigating Budget Challenges With Strategic Optimization

FedTech Magazine

Automation reduces manual tasks, streamlines workflows and enhances overall productivity; cloud technologies are scalable, flexible solutions that lower IT infrastructure costs while improving operational agility; and advanced analytics derive more meaningful insights informing better, faster decision-making. DOGE set a goal of

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Maximizing Municipal Budgets: Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners

Speaker: Noratek

Discover how municipalities like yours are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and generate lasting ROI.

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The Coast Guard’s Efforts to Attain Mission Critical Ships Are Delayed and Over Budget

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Coast Guard plays a key role in national defense and security—patrolling areas like our ports and waterways, and operating in the Arctic and Antarctic. However, efforts to build and buy two types of ships that are critical to the Guard’s.

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Decoding Subnational Climate Budgeting in Maharashtra, India

The City Fix

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) recently launched Mumbai’s first-ever climate budget, making it the first city in India and the fourth in the world (after Oslo, New York and London) to launch a climate budget. While Mumbai works to expand and institutionalize their.

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Municipal Maintenance: Ready, Set, Inspect!

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency.

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A Guide For City Managers & CAOs to Achieve Operational Excellence

This guide addresses the unique operational challenges faced by smaller municipalities, such as limited resources, budget constraints, and diverse community needs. The guide covers identifying operational challenges, choosing the right software, and implementing digital solutions.