McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Our September obituaries also include a legal trailblazer, an innovative ophthalmologist, and a publishing pioneer who forged a path for women authors.
Homeroom
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Recent natural disasters have significantly impacted communities and their education institutions. Since 2017, there have been over 500 presidentially declared major disasters across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Outlying Areas. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) closely follows the impacts of natural disasters on students, educators, staff, families, and others.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
A look at how 2024 is unfolding in private markets can help companies plan ahead and find new growth avenues.
NLC (National League of Cities)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
What do you do when a tight budget forces projects and service cuts that many community members love? The weight of these difficult local government budget decisions does not have to fall on the council, city management and budget offices alone.
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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Inbal Shani, chief product officer at Twilio, shares how she thinks about incorporating AI into products to maximize customer outcomes and product value.
State Tech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Jim Weaver joined the N.C. Department of Information Technology in March 2021 as secretary and CIO. NCDIT oversees IT services for the state of North Carolina and is the primary IT service provider for state government agencies. The agency also provides services for local governments and educational institutions. It is responsible for strategic IT planning, procurement and delivery of IT services and solutions, cybersecurity and privacy, and broadband expansion and digital equity efforts, among
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
AWS Public Sector Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Welcome to the frontier of public sector innovation, where artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword but a tool for transformative change. As citizens’ expectations evolve and the need for rapid, accurate information becomes more pronounced, state and local governments seek smarter ways to keep pace. Enter Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and large language models (LLMs)—the dynamic duo powering the next wave of efficient state and local government services.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Two leading experts discuss why the mobility transition represents a new kind of asset class and the steps stakeholders can take to derisk investment opportunities.
AWS Public Sector Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
In the world of law enforcement and justice, every piece of evidence has a significant impact. From recorded testimonies to jail cell conversations, audiovisual files can play an important role in accurately documenting evidence that can make or break a case. Delivering these files in an easily accessible manner enables district attorneys to thoroughly evaluate and analyze evidence for presentation in court.
FedTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida has unusual guards on patrol: Robotic dogs augment its other physical security measures. Authorities say they are especially effective in situations that could endanger human lives, such as detecting or disposing of weapons or bombs, responding to chemical spills and much more. AT&T’s robotic dogs, developed in partnership with Ghost Robotics, offer almost limitless potential for facility safety, says Arthur Hernandez, technology program manager at AT&T.
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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.
Grant Consulting Services, LLC
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Part V, Section II: Grant Research – Strategies for Success! As we continue to discuss the importance of grant research, remember: Researching potential grantmakers is an essential part of the grant development process. As previously mentioned, effective funding research increases your chances of securing grants by targeting the right funders and helps you save time and resources when focusing on the most promising opportunities.
The Whistle Post
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Amid a technological renaissance, artificial intelligence (AI) stands as both a beacon of innovation and a harbinger of profound transformation in the workforce. As AI technologies advance at an unprecedented pace, we find ourselves at a critical inflection point. The decisions we make today will shape the future of work for both job-seekers and employers.
Professional Grant Writer
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Organizational capacity is essential for the sustainability and effectiveness of nonprofits, educational institutions, and social service organizations. However, in our experience, many. The post Boosting Organizational Capacity Through Effective Grant Writing appeared first on Professional Grant Writers.
Center for Community Progress
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Effective legislation is a vital piece of equipping state and local governments to effectively address vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties (VAD). Through our Land Bank Incubator Scholarship Program , over the last three years Community Progress has been honored to support local efforts to craft and advance these pieces of legislation. This year, legislative sessions in Missouri and Alabama saw big wins to advance community revitalization.
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
Professional Grant Writer
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Organizational capacity is essential for the sustainability and effectiveness of nonprofits, educational institutions, and social service organizations. However, in our experience, many. The post Boosting Organizational Capacity Through Effective Grant Writing appeared first on Professional Grant Writers.
GovLoop
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
An interview with Bryan Schneider, Director – SLED Capture at Fortinet In state and local governments, much of the operational technology (OT) that monitors and controls critical infrastructure is based on legacy technology. That presents a major challenge. “Outdated OT systems were not originally designed with cybersecurity in mind. They may lack modern security features, and they are difficult to patch and update,” said Bryan Schneider, with Fortinet.
Barrett & Greene
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Just the other day, we were editing a Guest Column for this website (we won’t bother to mention the name of the author) and discovered that a whole handful of initiatives mentioned were called “best practices.” As far as we could see. there was no evidence that these efforts were really the 100%, absolute, no-questions-about it, best. They were ways that had worked before to approach a particular set of problems.
A Library Writer's Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The Business Reference in Academic Libraries Committee of BRASS is seeking articles for the next issue of its online publication Academic BRASS. Academic BRASS is a newsletter--not a journal--that publishes issue-based articles and information for the general and educational interest of BRASS members and academic business librarians. Topics of interest to the editors are those dealing with business librarianship, such as resources, liaison and outreach activities, strategies, and instruction.
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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.
Partnership for Public Service
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The Partnership for Public Service , in collaboration with Deloitte , convened federal customer experience and technology leaders for a roundtable conversation on how generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI, can transform how the government engages and serves its customers and stakeholders. As GenAI tools spread in the private sector, the public and civil servants expect federal agencies to adopt and mature their use of the technology, which could help employees meet growing workloads and e
AWS Public Sector Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Companies across all industries face a multitude of challenges in their operations, many of which can be addressed through innovative uses of technology. By implementing use cases tailored to their specific needs, organizations can drive efficiencies, mitigate risks, and create competitive advantages. This comprehensive post explores some high-impact use cases with the corresponding Amazon Web Services (AWS) solution that can transform public sector industries.
American City & Country
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
As the Biden-Harris administration announced an influx of $1.5 billion for states and tribes last week to address the ongoing opioid epidemic, it had promising data to highlight. Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. plunged 10% year-over-year in April, according to the latest data by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The decline represents the largest drop in overdose deaths on record, according to Dr.
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