GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
APRIL 11, 2024
Lack of sleep among active duty service members has led to fatal accidents and hundreds of millions of dollars in damage to ships, vehicles, and aircraft. Many service members reported slower reflexes and responses, lower cognitive function, and.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 11, 2024
The CEO and cofounder of Drop discusses spinning off an adjacent business under a new brand during the COVID-19 pandemic while still scaling up the initial startup.
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State Tech Magazine
APRIL 11, 2024
As 2024 dawned the Sonoma County, Calif.-based nonprofit Social Advocates for Youth made an urgent announcement: It would need to close Northern California’s only homeless shelter for youth if it couldn’t raise funds. A flurry of support temporarily postponed the move, but with homelessness an ongoing challenge — including among teens — county officials have been piloting technology solutions to help manage the issue, serve those in need and even prevent individuals from becoming homeless.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 11, 2024
No risk, no reward. Banks can design an embedded-finance offering based on their size, distribution footprint, customer base, and product portfolio.
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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.
Open Access Government - Technology News
APRIL 11, 2024
A new digital display screen integrates cutting-edge functionalities directed into the LEDs themselves This marks a new era of versatile displays for smartphones, tablets, and computers. LEDs processing sensors capabilities Led by Professor Feng Gao, the team has demonstrated a new design principle where LEDs made from a crystalline material called perovskite not only emit light but also possess sensor capabilities.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 11, 2024
Getting K–12 students to school is a complex endeavor that requires significant investment and innovation. Stakeholders could face five key challenges within the next decade.
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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
APRIL 11, 2024
Source: stock.adobe.com (Editorial Use License) This blog post is part of a regular series on recent trends in private real estate financing. These posts are meant to inform local governments about current conditions facing private developers and real estate development projects in their communities. Lending for real estate development projects Towards the end of 2023, some market watchers were cautiously optimistic that the Federal Reserve would begin to cut interest rates in 2024.
Microsoft Public Sector
APRIL 11, 2024
Executive Summary The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Federal Acquisition Regulation supplement (DFARs) 252.204-7012 requires Cloud Service Providers (CSP) to meet a baseline for compliance. CSPs must support DFARs 7012 flow down contract clauses to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) against unauthorized disclosure. CSPs must also provide cloud solutions that are Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Moderate (or High) authorized or cloud solutions that ca
GCN
APRIL 11, 2024
Virtual power plant programs can be a cost-effective way to support a strained electric grid at a time when huge projected electric demand increases loom.
Microsoft Public Sector
APRIL 11, 2024
Microsoft is committed to U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contractors and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) by supporting the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements for the Microsoft 365 Government (GCC High) cloud service offering. Microsoft 365 Government cloud offerings for GCC High meet the applicable requirements of the DFARS Clause 252.204-7012 (Safeguarding Unclassified Controlled Technical Information).
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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.
FedTech Magazine
APRIL 11, 2024
Federal IT leaders want to make it easier for agencies to incorporate artificial intelligence such as chatbots and image and code generators into daily workflows, as well as compliance tools that help protect sensitive data and users’ personal information. Both the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, or FedRAMP, and the Office of Management and Budget released guidance in recent weeks on steps the government can take, or has already taken, to accelerate adoption of these capabil
GCN
APRIL 11, 2024
In 2003, Arkansas became the first state to send home "fat letters" or BMI reports about all students as part of a broader anti-obesity initiative. At least 23 states followed Arkansas’ lead. Some have since scaled back their efforts.
A Library Writer's Blog
APRIL 11, 2024
The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is accepting “recipe” (chapter) proposals on instructional activities for teaching about and with artificial intelligence (AI) for The AI and Library Instruction Cookbook , edited by Ellen Hampton Filgo and Amy James. Proposals are due by Friday, May 31, 2024. We are seeking 500- to- 700-word proposals for “recipes” or chapters on practice-based examples of lesson plans or activities for teaching about and with artificial intelligence (AI)
GCN
APRIL 11, 2024
Maryland’s prescription drug affordability board will evaluate eight drugs for potential cost reduction. The federal government could help move the process along, one expert says.
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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. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 11, 2024
Getting K–12 students to school is a complex endeavor that requires significant investment and innovation. Stakeholders could face five key challenges within the next decade.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
APRIL 11, 2024
Valley Transit (San Jose) poster promoting transit use and transportation demand management. I have three pieces about transit marketing around the idea of creating a National Trains Month, to be held in May, which is the anniversary of the creation of a transcontinental railroad system. -- " Modern railroad tourism promotion ," 2018 -- " May should be National Train Month as a way to market and promote passenger rail ," 2021 -- " Two train/regional transit ideas: Part 2 | Running tourist trains
NLC (National League of Cities)
APRIL 11, 2024
Across the United States, communities are struggling to overcome decades of disinvestment, environmental contamination, substandard infrastructure, lack of access to economic opportunity as well as inequitable access to quality education and healthcare.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
APRIL 11, 2024
According to Twitter and other news sources (" WMATA and MWCOG announce new joint transit initiative ," DC News Now) WMATA the operator of regional subway and bus services, and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, are going to start working together. The COG is the union of local governments and designated by the USDOT as the region's metropolitan planning organization for regional transportation planning and coordination.
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Join this insightful webinar on how local governments can reduce costs and optimize resources. Discover how municipalities like yours are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and generate lasting ROI. Key Takeaways: Learn actionable steps to reduce operational costs and increase community engagement Explore how digital tools can streamline inspections and reporting Understand the financial and operational benefits of digital management solutions Hear real-
CRA Today
APRIL 11, 2024
Episode 75: CRA Tip: The Pandemic May Be Over but SBA PPP Loans May Still Have an Impact During Your Next Exam [link] Your previous CRA exam may not have included pandemic activities, but your next one is likely to include activity around the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP. You can get credit for participating in the PPP under your CRA program, which translates into CRA lending performance.
GovPilot
APRIL 11, 2024
Linden, NJ expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.
GCN
APRIL 11, 2024
Three Democrats and one independent joined the chamber’s Republicans, arguing the Federal Highway Administration overstepped its authority in requiring states to track greenhouse gas emissions. But the president threatened to veto the measure.
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