Tue.Dec 05, 2023

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Embracing the Whole-of-State Approach to Cybersecurity

State Tech Magazine

State and local governments continue to be under siege. Research from CrowdStrike shows that between July 2022 and June 2023, government was the second most frequently targeted industry by nation-state adversaries looking to compromise systems. This research also shows that government and academic sectors were in the top 10 of industries targeted by both nation-state actors and e-criminals.

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How A Small Brooklyn Credit Union Punches Above Its Weight

Next City

The CEO of Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union shares its blueprint for building a sustainable institution that meets its communities’ growing needs.

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Wet in the Northwest

Disaster Zone blog

An atmospheric river!

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Capturing the full value of generative AI in banking

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Setting up gen AI pilots is easy; scaling them to capture material value is hard. A recipe for success is emerging.

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A Look Inside the Minds of Government’s Most Innovative Leaders

Successful partnerships start with knowing what public sector leaders care about. This report spotlights global innovators shaping the future of public service by tackling real-world challenges across AI, digital identity, citizen experience, and data strategy. Their work reveals the priorities, pain points, and investment areas that are driving transformation.

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What City Leaders Can Learn from the FBI Crime Report Analysis

NLC (National League of Cities)

The FBI has released the crime statistics from 2022. These statistics are based only on law enforcement data and not all police agencies submit their data through the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). For those that do, the data is often incomplete for a variety of reasons.

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How generative AI can boost consumer marketing

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

From automating processes and powering hyperpersonalization to permanently altering the idea generation process, generative AI is poised to be a catalyst for a new age of marketing capabilities.

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Grid planning under uncertainty: Investing for the energy transition

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

In the face of climate and transition risks, an updated planning paradigm can help grid operators mitigate evolving challenges and ensure grid resilience and affordability.

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Two recent cyberattacks on water systems highlight vulnerability of critical infrastructure

GCN

Pro-Iran hackers allegedly hit a system near Pittsburgh, causing it to replace its Israeli-made equipment as a precaution. Meanwhile, another group hit a system in North Texas and caused operational issues.

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The McKinsey Crossword: Greece Is the Word | No. 157

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

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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Disaster Zone Podcast: ‘Deploying C-UAS to Protect the Homeland’

Disaster Zone blog

Becoming prepared for the next threat.

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Local Government Tax Guide: 6 Benefits Businesses Will Buy Into for Compliance

In a survey of U.S. business owners, more than 64% indicated their local government’s online tax portal needs improvement. It’s clear that while business owners want to work with their local government to stay in compliance, many online tax systems do not enable them to do so effectively.

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Diversity matters even more: The case for holistic impact

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Despite a rapidly changing business landscape, the business case for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) not only holds, but grows even stronger. In our research, we continue to explore the link between diversity and holistic impact.

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Cozy mysteries for winter

Princeton Public Library

The weather is getting colder, the days are shorter and the year is coming to a close. December can be a very stressful time for many as deadlines become all-consuming and the holidays are approaching. Wrapping up projects before the new year, ordering holiday gifts and organizing decorations becomes the priority.

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Mobility tech as a source of innovation: Israel’s smart mobility start-up ecosystem

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Mobility is a fundamental part of daily life and ripe for constant change and innovation. This report looks at global mobility trends and investment in smart mobility across geographies and technologies.

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How to Enable Adults without Degrees to Achieve Economic Mobility

NLC (National League of Cities)

Economic mobility is out of reach for too many Americans, particularly those without a postsecondary credential, including young adults whose pathways to and through postsecondary education were disrupted by COVID-19 to adults who previously stopped out and are under- or unemployed, or never enrolled in the first place.

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Municipal Maintenance Guide: Inspections

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.

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Data literacy: the drive to educate the public sector workforce

GCN

As data-based decision-making becomes ever more important, data academies begin to blossom in local government.

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The emergence of the ‘zero’ consumer

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

How has the retail landscape changed over the last decade? Senior partner and leader of McKinsey’s global retail sector, Dymfke Kuijpers, discusses the latest trends business leaders should look out for.

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Philadelphia reduced school-based arrests by 91% since 2013—researchers explain the effects of keeping kids out of the legal system

GCN

COMMENTARY | Launched in 2014, the city's diversion program looks to prevent youths from being referred to the criminal justice system. In the first five years, it decreased school-based arrests by 84%, and researchers say it saves taxpayers millions of dollars.

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Great expectations: How US government agencies can meet public demand for better service

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Digital self-service and better access to information top the list of what the public most wants to see from government. Our benchmark research indicates steps that agencies can take to deliver.

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How Gilbert, AZ Prepares for the Future While Protecting What Makes It Great

A top-rated place to live, Gilbert, AZ struggled with outdated short-term rental management—low compliance, lost revenue, and growing administrative strain. By adopting the GovOS Tax & Compliance suite, the Town: Increased compliance from 40% to 90% Generated over $85K in new revenue Has a single digital system to manage tasks more efficiently With a centralized hub for short-term rental registration and enforcement, Gilbert balances tourism and community needs.

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Cloud a ‘game-changer’ for health insurance marketplace

GCN

When California’s health insurance marketplace migrated to the cloud, it cut costs, improved consumer experience and gained the ability to scale to demand.

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Discover Airborne-to-Ground 4G/5G Communications and Enhanced Wireless Connectivity: Part 1

Government Technology Insider

5G technology has enhanced cellular networks and enabled emergency response capabilities for first responders. Additionally, 5G is in the process of transforming the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) capabilities and wireless connectivity. For the past two years now, the DoD has been working with companies such as Verizon, Omni-Response, and Cornet Technology on pilot programs to add airborne-to-ground 5G connectivity to aircraft or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

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New life for old coal: Mine lands and power plants are hot renewable development spots

GCN

Converting old coal plants to renewable energy storage sites can set states up for job creation and increased tax revenue, one observer says.

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Document History

Park Leaders

“Sometimes we forget, or perhaps even take for granted, the significant role that we may be we may be playing in this legacy that we call parks.” It is incredibly important to preserve the historical legacy of our national and state parks. There is a need to capture significant events, natural disasters, and park facilities for our future understanding.

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Municipal Maintenance: Ready, Set, Inspect!

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.

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Deploying C-UAS to Protect the Homeland

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

Small, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) drones — classified as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) by the FAA — are proving to be an increasing threat to the homeland. As evidenced by Hamas terrorist strikes against Israel, tactical use in the Ukrainian conflict, and even UAS operations by Mexican cartels along the U.S. Southern border, small drones have demonstrated the ability to compromise security and inflict significant damage upon specific targets.

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Summit County (Utah) Community Planning Lab as an example of civic engagement and best practice technical assistance

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

The second cohort of the county's Community Planning Lab wrapped up last month after the class spent weeks learning about urban development and design, planning and zoning, public engagement, affordable housing, transportation, land use and more. Photo: David Jackson, Park Record. An article, " Community Planning Lab projects offer solutions to Summit County’s problems ," in the Park Record discusses Summit County's relatively new Community Planning Lab initiative.

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The Impact of a Multi-Generational Workplace

GovLoop

2022 saw one of the highest rates of federal retirement, with 114,000 employees leaving their agencies and calling attention to the need to focus on growing gaps in the workforce. Mika Cross, Workplace Transformation Strategist, recently sat down with Jeffrey Vargas, President and CEO of Generationology, LLC, to discuss how agencies need to compensate for exiting employees in this edition of “Management Minutes with Mika.” “There’s a real impact on Gen Z and agencies need

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Season 6 Episode 36 - The Road To Creating a Better Digital Government

GovCast

Former Federal Deputy CTO Jennifer Pahlka who helped found the U.S. Digital Service and other major technology programs like the Presidential Innovation Fellows has ideas for how government can leverage the opportunities in technology to advance critical services for the public. Often there is a gap between policy and implementation, especially in digital government, which can slow down modernization.

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2025 Business Owner Survey: Guide for Cities, Counties, and State Agencies

The 2025 Business Owner Survey delivers key insights for cities, counties, and state agencies working to enhance online services. Top insights: 97% of business owners say digital access to government services is essential. Licensing and tax processes remain outdated, slowing efficiency and increasing administrative burdens. Younger entrepreneurs expect fully online, self-service options, signaling a need for modernization.

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Automated Licensing Helps Wisconsin Get to Work

GovLoop

An innovative program at Wisconsin’s Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) allows medical and business license applicants to submit applications and some renewals online. Once all their documentation is uploaded to the site, people receive their licenses in less than a week, on average. The agency plans to add trade professional licenses next year.

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Building Belonging: Neurodivergent Perspectives in Parks and Recreation (Part I) — Episode 148

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

Back in October at the 2023 NRPA Annual Conference, there was a session that really piqued our interest – so much so, that we wanted to turn it into a two-part podcast episode, with today’s episode being part one (and part two coming in Spring 2024!). The session, “Neurodiversity and Inclusive Workplaces: Insights from Park and Recreation Professionals,” explored the individual strengths neurodiverse professionals bring to their work and the strategies and accommodations that have helped them su