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How generative AI can help banks manage risk and compliance

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

In the next five years, generative AI could fundamentally change financial institutions’ risk management by automating, accelerating, and enhancing everything from compliance to climate risk control.

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Bipartisan Support for CR Overcomes Shutdown Proponents, Reduces Likelihood of Deep Cuts to Grant Programs

NLC (National League of Cities)

The House and Senate passed another short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) on Thursday (February 29) to give Congress more time to finalize and approve the 12 federal appropriations bills for the FY 2024 budget. None of the 12 annual spending bills have been sent to the President for enactment despite being five months behind schedule.

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Author Talks: Grace Puma shares how working women can shatter the glass ceiling

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Why do women hold only 28 percent of C-suite positions? A former PepsiCo COO shares how you can put your best foot forward to reverse the trend.

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Downtowns need a makeover. Resident, commercial engagement could help.

GCN

Cities are finding ways to attract residents and tourists back downtown, building small business support, community spirit and a local identity.

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Holiday Safety Tips for Municipal Operations

The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also introduces unique challenges for municipal operations. From ensuring safe snow removal and managing icy sidewalks to organizing festive events and addressing increased community needs, municipalities play a critical role in keeping residents safe and operations running smoothly. This eBook provides actionable safety tips to help your team navigate the holiday season effectively, protect staff and citizens, and ensure compliance with safe

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Five considerations for software private equity in 2024

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A new wave of software investing is on the horizon as private equity looks to create value through software portfolio companies.

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States move to cut grocery taxes

GCN

Amid rising food prices, more states are moving to eliminate a sales tax that impacts lower-income households the most.

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What @sog_ced is reading online: February 2024

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates. DFI in the news: Report on upcoming Transylvania housing summit cites UNC DFI research in Brevard. [link] bit.ly/49JKIXD The DFI team recently presented the results of a countywide affordable housing needs assessment to Jackson County Commissioners, hig

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How to migrate to the new AWS Ground Station Agent launching March 28

AWS Public Sector Blog

On April 12, 2023, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the general availability of Wideband Digital Intermediate Frequency (DigIF) for satellite operators using Software Defined Radios (SDRs) with AWS Ground Station. Wideband DigIF data can be delivered to Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) or to Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2). Customers using Wideband DigIF delivery to Amazon EC2 need to provision AWS Ground Station Agent (agent) on Amazon EC2.

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Lawmakers across the U.S. seek to curb utility spending on politics, ads and more extras

GCN

At least a dozen states have considered bills to limit how gas, water and electric utilities can spend customers’ money.

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Q&A: Microsoft Copilot Should Fly to Agencies This Summer

FedTech Magazine

The government is awash in data that could help drive mission success, elevate constituent encounters and drive new efficiencies — if only agencies could put that information to practical use. “There are incredibly large sets of data at almost any given agency,” says Jason Payne, CTO of Microsoft Federal. “But how do agencies make use of that data? How do they pull insights out of those large data sets?

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.

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Delran, NJ Deployed A Planning Module With GovPilot

GovPilot

Delran, NJ expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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A case for foresight

Partnership for Public Service

World Future’s Day is a good reminder of how powerful strategic foresight can be to make our government more proactive and agile in a changing world that faces issues such as evolving national security threats, a shifting economic landscape, and uncertainty around mass adoption and implementation of artificial intelligence. Strategic foresight is a decision-making tool.

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Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation and AWS launch Joint Innovation Center

AWS Public Sector Blog

Pictured from left to right at launch ceremony of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) Joint Innovation Center (JIC): Larry Hu, AWS head of startup business development; Chester Hsieh, AWS head of strategic programs in Hong Kong and Taiwan; Robert Wang, AWS managing director of Hong Kong and Taiwan; Albert Wong, HKSTP CEO; Derek Chim, HKSTP head of incubation and acceleration; and Winky Lau, HKSTP team lead for co-development.

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Revisiting the 11th Street Bridge Park project as an opportunity rather than a folly: a new revitalization agenda for East of the River, DC

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

The other day, I was interviewed by a graduate student about this project, which aims to create the 11th Street Bridge Park , somewhat modeled after the High Line, and similar projects, connecting both sides of the Anacostia River, to Capitol Hill and Historic Anacostia. -- " A Look At The Final Designs For DC's 11th Street Bridge Park ," 2024 I was involved in the Design Oversight Committee on this project in 2014.

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Overcoming Operational Challenges in Parks & Recreation

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining parks and recreation facilities efficiently is no easy task, especially when faced with scheduling issues, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent inspections. Join us for this insightful webinar where we explore the most common challenges departments like yours are facing and how digital tools like CityReporter can help you streamline operations, ensure safety, and make better use of your resources.

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Biden administration announces new efforts to boost the nation’s housing supply

GCN

Federal officials will extend a program that has helped develop or rehabilitate nearly 12,000 affordable rental homes.

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What does a state’s secretary of state do? Most run elections, a once-routine job facing increasing scrutiny

GCN

COMMENTARY | As the chief election official, a secretary of state’s influence over the democratic process can extend to every single elected office.