McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
McKinsey’s latest findings on organizational health demonstrate that it remains the best predictor of value creation and a sustainable source of competitive advantage in today’s global marketplace.
NLC (National League of Cities)
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
By City of Cincinnati Councilmember Anna Albi One hundred and twenty people. That’s how many are shot and killed each day in America, along with an additional 200 who are wounded. In 2023, nearly 400 people were shot in Cincinnati. These numbers are completely heartbreaking.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
We all know the best decisions are data driven. So why are so few leaders making good use of their analytics teams?
GCN
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
A plant in Michigan might become the first in the nation to reopen after closing.
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. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.
GovLoop
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
An interview with Marty Sullivan, Director of the Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts, and Tim Holthoff, Director of the Arkansas Court Information Systems Division Arkansas has long been a national leader in providing public access to court information. Now, the Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts is making good use of American Rescue Plan funds to create a better, more user-friendly case management system that will allow for easier public access to court records.
GCN
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Rapid response and early detection data tools are helping agencies paint a clearer picture of incoming wildfire risks.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
GCN
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
COVID-19 left a lasting mark on a few sectors, with schools, public transit and child care providers facing fiscal cliffs as federal funding dries up. State legislators, many already grappling with shortfalls, are looking for solutions.
State Tech Magazine
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
In a state-of-the-art warehouse in Los Angeles County, protected by biometric security and other advanced measures, is a vast, deployable network just waiting for the next election. Thirty-one thousand custom-designed voting devices, 6,000 tablets for checking in voters and 800 wireless network routers stand ready for deployment throughout the nation’s largest electoral jurisdiction.
GCN
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Cities and states are increasingly adopting vulnerability disclosure policies that encourage “white hat” or ethical cybersecurity researchers to identify and report security weaknesses in government websites and systems.
AWS Public Sector Blog
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
As talent shortages grow, job vacancies are commonplace across governmental agencies. Add the challenge of retaining existing talent and government agencies face a perfect storm. Due to a technology called intelligent document processing (IDP), agencies can accomplish their missions faster—even as vacancies mount. IDP automatically captures data from documents and data sources, then quickly analyzes and organizes this information for further processing.
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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.
GCN
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
No states mandate annual active shooter training for police officers, according to an analysis by The Texas Tribune, ProPublica and FRONTLINE. In comparison, at least 37 states require such training in schools, typically on a yearly basis.
FedTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Federal employees visiting the General Services Administration’s Workplace Innovation Lab (WIL) might notice photovoltaic panels attached to some of the windows as part of a sustainability initiative. The green PV panels are made from recaptured ocean waste, printed with organic ink and convert absorbed solar rays into electric energy through semiconducting materials.
GovPilot
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
National weather patterns are increasing in severity each year, bringing dangerous temperatures and storms to various parts of the country, even areas that have never experienced cold weather before such as Texas. Each state is responsible for implementing specific measures to prepare local government officials for winter conditions in their environment.
Government Technology Insider
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
To say that technology has had a profound impact on the world of contemporary crime is an understatement. Its impact extends beyond the surface, influencing not only the execution of crimes but also shaping the complex web of evidence, the investigation of the crime, and eventually securing convictions. Recent research by IBM shows that digital evidence is tied to 90 percent of crimes committed today , and considered a major component of 67 percent of crimes.
Advertiser: Noratek
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
GovPilot
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Delran, NJ expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.
Partnership for Public Service
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
In December, the Office of Personnel Management took an important step to improve federal hiring. It issued new guidance directing agencies to make better use of probationary periods, a time during which the government can assess an employee’s performance in a new position before finalizing the selection. Probationary periods are critical for agencies to evaluate how new employees perform on the job—which remains the most accurate predictor of employee success and fit even as agencies and Congre
Microsoft Public Sector
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
@StephenBrown Thanks for the question. Yes we're still on track for Summer 2024 for Copilot for Microsoft 365 in the GCC environment. We'll share more on the month when we get closer to the date. We don't have more information on GCC High and DOD dates, and hope to share more publicly for those environments in the next couple months.
Super Library Marketing
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
On a cold Sunday in February, I hopped onto a Zoom call with someone I felt I already knew. About 8 months prior, this Solano County, California resident appeared on my “For You” page on Instagram Reels and TikTok. He shared joyful, heartfelt, hopeful stories of his work and the profound impact libraries had on his life. So, I must admit that when Mychal Threets came into view on my laptop screen, I was a bit starstruck.
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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.
Microsoft Public Sector
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
We're excited to announce that Microsoft 365 Copilot and many other AI capabilities now have roadmap dates for our US Government clouds.
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