Fri.Oct 18, 2024

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An Abolitionist Approach to Debt

Next City

What if human dignity became our north star for policymaking around household debt? A new book explores the possibility.

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Responsible AI: A business imperative for telcos

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Telcos that use responsible AI frameworks can unlock new revenue streams and spur long-awaited growth.

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Nominations open for the 2024 American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards

American City & Country

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards. Since 2004, the Crown Communities awards have recognized government projects with long-term implications for a city/county/municipality and its constituents. Nominees can cover the gamut of government projects from water supply to streets and highways, parks and recreation to wastewater collection and treatment, public finance, public transportation, stormwater and f

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Global payments in 2024: Simpler interfaces, complex reality

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Global payments are becoming simpler for users, but complexity keeps growing behind the scenes. This year’s report explores this paradox and the options for providers.

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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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Boost Revenue With Simple Short-Term Rental Registration and Tax Collections

American City & Country

Implementing modern software solutions to streamline registration and tax collection processes empowers government agencies to maximize revenue while enhancing service delivery for residents. Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes.

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WRCOG Exec. Dir. Kurt Wilson: State and Regional Perspectives on California’s Criminal Legal System

Policy Chats

In this episode, Executive Director of the Western Riverside Council of Governments Kurt Wilson talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about community development, disproportionate minority contact deficiencies within the criminal legal system, and regional governance and collaboration. About Kurt Wilson : Dr. Kurt Wilson serves as the Executive Director of the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), bringing over 25 years of local government leadershi

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Tackling Complex Societal Challenges with RBA 

Government Technology Insider

Despite decades of effort, many large-scale societal challenges—ranging from poverty to educational inequality—are persistent and difficult to resolve. Fortunately, there are data-driven frameworks like Result-Based Accountability (RBA) that help government agencies find ways to mitigate these challenges within the communities they serve. But why is this an issue, and why do so many well-intentioned government agencies fail to see the impact they strive for?