McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 5, 2024
Generative AI tools can shorten physical product design life cycles significantly and spark innovation, but the knowledge and discretion of design experts are necessary to mitigate potential pitfalls.
Microsoft Public Sector
MARCH 5, 2024
Microsoft Copilot for Security and NIST 800-171: Access Control Microsoft Copilot for Security in Microsoft’s US Gov cloud offerings (Microsoft 365 GCC/GCC High and Azure Government) is currently unavailable and does not have an ETA for availability. Future updates will be published to the public roadmap here. As of this writing we’ve received the Proposed Rule of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0, and the public comment period ended on February 26.
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Next City
MARCH 5, 2024
Receiving unemployment assistance and pandemic relief funds gave some gig workers space to breathe – and rethink their careers entirely.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 5, 2024
Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.
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Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.
GCN
MARCH 5, 2024
With a projected 9.3 million direct care jobs needing to be filled by 2031, states must find ways to fill that gap. That’s why a new program is helping states build a direct care workforce.
ParkTalk podcast
MARCH 5, 2024
Western DuPage Special Recreation Association Inclusion Manager, Maddy Manden, and Naperville Park District Superintendent of Recreation, Jackie Gonzalez, join the podcast to discuss the partnership between WDSRA and Naperville Park District and the agencies’ efforts to provide recreational programs to the community and create an inclusive society. Western DuPage Special Recreation Association Inclusion Manager, Maddy Manden, and Naperville Park District Superintendent of Recreation, Jackie Gonz
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Homeroom
MARCH 5, 2024
ED is committed to promoting equitable access to healthy, safe, sustainable, 21st century learning environments and environmental sustainability learning. Research has demonstrated that modern, well-maintained facilities with healthy indoor environments yield better student performance and health, higher teacher retention, and reduced absenteeism. School buildings and grounds are an essential element of equitable access to learning Continue Reading The post ED Takes Climate Action on Multiple Fr
GCN
MARCH 5, 2024
A recent project found that three generative AI chatbots did not produce results that agree with human consultants for locating offices and a factory. Experts said AI isn’t ready to take the place of humanity in this area.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
MARCH 5, 2024
During hard times, mental health care can be a crucial resource to help with everyday challenges and stresses for people with behavioral health conditions—mental health and substance use disorders. But increasing demand for these services has led to.
GCN
MARCH 5, 2024
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposing a $5,000 tax credit to support caregiving services like counseling and transportation.
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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.
Professional Grant Writer
MARCH 5, 2024
Organizations looking to hire a grant writer all ask the same question: What is a good cost estimate to write a grant? Applicants. The post Cost estimates to write a grant appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
State Tech Magazine
MARCH 5, 2024
With election security a top concern, Arctic Wolf commissioned the Center for Digital Government to survey over 130 state and local government leaders about their perceived state of readiness. Spoiler alert: They don’t feel ready. StateTech talked to Arctic Wolf CISO Adam Marrè about the survey findings and how election officials and IT leaders can safeguard the vote.
Policy & Politics Journal blog
MARCH 5, 2024
We are delighted to announce this year’s prizes for award winning papers published in Policy & Politics in 2023.
NLC (National League of Cities)
MARCH 5, 2024
Nearly 100 years ago, ten leaders from state municipal leagues spanning the nation came together in Fraser Hall at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, to form the organization we now know as the National League of Cities.
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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.
GCN
MARCH 5, 2024
A mathematical model designed to direct spending of opioid settlement funds is at the center of a debate over whether to invest in technology to guide long-term decisions or focus on the immediate needs of people in addiction.
GovLoop
MARCH 5, 2024
GovLoop recently hosted a panel, “ How to Apply DEIA to Your Programs, Policies and Tech ,” with speakers Michael Hurt, the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the City of Bloomington, Indiana, and Javier E. Inclán, Assistant Inspector General for Management and CIO at the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Office of Inspector General. The two experts offered their thoughts on how to implement, increase and support DEIA.
Open Access Government - Technology News
MARCH 5, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) models can change the world of medical diagnostics This innovative model, a “medical diagnostics expert,” can accurately identify tumours and diseases in medical images, providing reasons for each diagnosis through visual maps. Healthcare technology: Improving medical diagnostics The development of this AI tool marks a crucial advancement in the field of healthcare technology, promising to facilitate the disease detection and diagnosis process.
Park Leaders
MARCH 5, 2024
“Part of the narrative that we find ourselves in is talking about creating areas that are protected for people, not from people.” Ryan Finchum is the co-director of the Center For Protected Area Management at Colorado State University and a seasoned expert working with the US Forest Service international programs. He joins for a conversation diving deep into the world of protected areas.
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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.
FedTech Magazine
MARCH 5, 2024
Application size often prevents agencies from easily migrating to the cloud because a massive configuration would be needed to support them and their performance requirements. Agencies that attempt a simple lift and shift may find themselves moving apps back on-premises, due to a lack of performance improvements or cost savings. A 2019 Office of Management and Budget governmentwide analysis of app maintenance found that 10 particularly large apps required about $340 million annually to remain op
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
MARCH 5, 2024
It is not often that the host of the Disaster zone Podcast learns about an organization that has the depth and breadth of International SOS, and not had any background on the organization before this podcast recording. Based on the guest’s experience with the federal government in multiple high-level positions, you will find this podcast of great interest.
Paul Cairney
MARCH 5, 2024
This post introduces chapter 4 of Politics and Policy Making in the UK by Paul Cairney and Sean Kippin. What do we mean by state transformation?
GovLoop
MARCH 5, 2024
No organization is immune to cyber breaches. Bad actors with ample creativity and technical resources can pierce even strong cyber defenses. But there are strategies that make effective cyberattacks less likely and that protect data on which government depends. “Breaches will happen. It’s a matter of if, not when,” said Chris Sprague, Principal Technologist with Pure Storage, which delivers forward-thinking security and data protection via a cloud experience.
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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
NLC (National League of Cities)
MARCH 5, 2024
The American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA’s) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program has been integral in meeting the needs of America’s cities, towns and villages in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
GovPilot
MARCH 5, 2024
Local governments play a critical role in the functioning of society, bearing significant responsibilities and managing a wide range of essential tasks within the community. While they are often focused on tasks such as maintaining infrastructure , providing essential services , and ensuring public safety , the ethical responsibilities of local government can sometimes be overshadowed.
A Library Writer's Blog
MARCH 5, 2024
Scholars, Researchers, Professors, and Practitioners, we are seeking informative and trending chapter proposals for an upcoming book titled Trends and Innovations concerning Library & Information Science: A Multidisciplinary Approach. The book explores current and emerging issues, challenges, opportunities, and best practices in library and information science from various perspectives and disciplines.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
MARCH 5, 2024
For a few years I suggested that Fox terrestrial broadcast licenses be challenged, based on the idea that the way they run Fox cable assets are counter to the public interest, making them unworthy of the privilege of using the public airwaves (" Australian Broadcasting Corporation documentary on the Murdoch media empire and Trump ".). Fox cable television programming is severely unbalanced (" Why a Fox News pundit may not have heard bad news about Trump ," Washington Post ).
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