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Clark County CIO, Bob Leek, Prioritizes Digital Inclusion to Drive Economic Development

Government Technology Insider

We recently talked with Leek to learn more about his vision for Clark County and how he’s using the county’s telecommunications infrastructure to drive digital inclusion and economic development to ensure a more prosperous future for all residents in this prosperous but often economically stratified community.

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Reimagining government social services in the COVID-19 era

Google Public Sector

States have seen a rising volume of new unemployment requests, and other social services systems are being stressed like never before. At the same time, more state employees have transitioned to working from home and providing their services remotely. It’s no secret that state governments in the U.S.

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CX Innovation: Reminder Text Messages Make a Difference

GovLoop

For people who rely on social services benefits — e.g., the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); SNAP for Women, Infants & Children (WIC); Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); and Medicaid — reminders about appointments and deadlines aren’t just a convenience.

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AWS commits additional $20M to tackle health equity disparities through cloud technology

AWS Public Sector Blog

We’ve seen participants in the Health Equity Initiative create incredible solutions that effectively address the equity gaps in accessing quality health services. According to the Atlas of African Health Statistics , nearly 99 percent of maternal deaths occur in developing countries.

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Modernize Without Losing Your Legacy

GovLoop

“Digitizing services that governments provide can be a time and efficiency improvement,” said Chris Oskuie, Vice President, State and Local Government and Education at Software AG Government Solutions, which provides platform integration software and services. Innovations such as iPaaS — integration platform as a service — can help.

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How city governments can navigate the fiscal cliff

American City & Country

The fiscal cliff can lead to a range of negative outcomes that diminish community quality of life, strain household finances and stifle economic growth, including: Reduced services: Local governments may be forced to cut essential services, including public safety, education, transportation and social services.

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County Legal Authority to Fund Non-Mandated Social Services Programs

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

In addition to funding these mandated programs and services, each county also has statutory authority to create and fund optional, non-mandated social services programs. Foundational Considerations Before addressing social services funding, it’s important to consider two basic requirements for spending public funds.