McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Macroeconomic, technological, regulatory, market structure, and product changes mean corporate and investment banks must take new approaches to tackling the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Homeroom
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Borrowers Have More Time to Consolidate Loans to Benefit from the Adjustment By: Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer Richard Cordray Since this summer, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) has approved almost $44 billion in debt relief for more than 900,000 borrowers as part of the payment count adjustment. This is a one-time initiative Continue Reading The post Seven Things to Know About the Student Loan Payment Count Adjustment appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 18, 2023
This framework seeks to provide an initial approach at quantifying the socioeconomic impacts of climate action. A roundtable with more than 40 climate leaders at COP28 underscored the need for this lens.
Homeroom
DECEMBER 18, 2023
By: Montserrat Garibay, Assistant Deputy Secretary & Director for the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) As part of the Raise the Bar: Lead the World Initiative, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) last month hosted a convening with national and local leaders to discuss the pivotal moment we found ourselves in, as we transform Continue Reading The post Administration of ESSA Title III State-Administered Grants Returns to OELA appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
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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.
State Tech Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers recently polled its members as to their top priorities this year, and data management placed high on their list. According to the ”2023 State CIO Survey: The Force of Automation and the Reality of Modernization,” CIOs do not generally believe their data governance structures are mature. In the survey, 69 percent said their data governance structure was “in the beginning phases” while 27 percent said the “governance of enterprise inform
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 18, 2023
As shifting customer preferences, innovative business models, and new entrants transform commercial vehicle sales, OEMs must change with the times.
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Barrett & Greene
DECEMBER 18, 2023
This is the time of year when the days are at their shortest, the thermometer may dip below freezing, the stores are crowded with shoppers and publications are full of predictions for 2024. We thought we’d join the pack and offer up seven forecasts for the world of state and local management in the months to come. If you have any to add, please send them our way at greenebarrett@gmail.com. 1) Whatever states and local governments choose to do about remote work – including hybrid work -- there
Super Library Marketing
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library I won’t bury the lede on this post. I will no longer be promoting Super Library Marketing on Twitter/X. And I hope that you and your library will stop promotions there too. I’ve been debating this move for a while now. I am keenly aware of the challenges libraries face when reaching their community.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Advanced-industries companies that enter adjacent markets with the right approach can outgrow and outperform their peers.
Center for Community Progress
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Land banks across the United States are managing more and more vacant properties—86 percent of which are vacant lots. By maintaining these properties land banks not only help build more vibrant neighborhoods, it turns out they also play a role in violence prevention. A recent study conducted in Flint, Michigan compared the violent crime density around vacant lots owned by the Genesee County Land Bank Authority (GCLBA) with crime around privately owned vacant lots.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 18, 2023
By identifying and acting on the opportunities on the road to net zero, Indonesia could—with ten strategic initiatives—ensure a secure, green, and sustainable future.
GCN
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Thousands of new expungement applications are causing months-long backlogs in jurisdictions with manual and paper-based processing. Automation can help.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Anne Finucane, former vice chair of Bank of America and current chair of Rubicon Carbon, shares her take on how financial institutions are addressing climate change and where carbon credits fit in.
Homeroom
DECEMBER 18, 2023
By: Montserrat Garibay, Assistant Deputy Secretary & Director for the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) As part of the Raise the Bar: Lead the World Initiative, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) last month hosted a convening with national and local leaders to discuss the pivotal moment we found ourselves in, as we transform Continue Reading The post Administration of ESSA Title III State-Administered Grants Returns to OELA appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
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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
DECEMBER 18, 2023
To sustain Europe’s future growth, energy transition, and quality of life, the region must become more innovative, more competitive, and invest in technology and artificial intelligence to do this.
GovLoop
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be an amazing tool for improving operations. But agencies are rightly concerned about how best to implement it. Getting value out of any new technology requires expertise from multiple domains, said Siddhartha Chaturvedi, Director of Product Management at Microsoft. You need experts in the technology itself and experts in the data, processes and goals of the agency, working together.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 18, 2023
From CEO mindsets to employee development to decoding Gen Z, here’s a curated list of five big ideas that resonated with Five Fifty readers this year.
GCN
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Communities are using an organizing tool intended for sports stadiums to bargain with energy transition projects for labor standards and affordable housing.
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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-
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The Department of Defense needs to require the shutdown of applications that can’t be updated in any formal guidance it issues on reducing technical debt to mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Some of the thousands of apps DOD manages live on hardware or software that is no longer supported by its manufacturers, meaning the only way to bring them up to speed is to rewrite or replace them.
GCN
DECEMBER 18, 2023
COMMENTARY | By taking advantage of ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, local leaders can better access, track and analyze eviction data to help inform policies to keep more people stably housed.
GovLoop
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Workforce challenges in the public sector are not just an “HR problem.” Every one of us interacts with our government in some way — and these experiences shape our perception of public sector organizations as potential employers. “We interact with our government all the time, as customers, constituents, residents, visitors — and that develops for us a certain … brand perception of what it’s like to be an employee,” said Sydney Heimbrock, Chief Industry Advisor for Government, with Qualtrics, a s
GCN
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Norfolk, Virginia, has already been using the service to remind people about Medicaid recertification.
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Many business license applications still can't be completed online, creating a frustrating user experience and lowering compliance. Shifting to a digital process makes it easier for staff and businesses alike. This guide covers: How to build a licensing and registration experience that works for your staff and local businesses. Why technology is your best partner for improving licensing and registration compliance.
Center for Community Progress
DECEMBER 18, 2023
This has been a big year for federal policy developments that can help communities address vacancy and stabilize neighborhoods. Read on to learn more about the 2023 federal programs and policies in community revitalization you might have missed. FHA Improvements to the 203(k) Rehab Mortgage Program The 203(k) rehab mortgage program allows a person to buy a house that needs to be rehabbed or modernized by consolidating the finance of the home purchase and cost of rehabilitation through a single m
Princeton Public Library
DECEMBER 18, 2023
For me, December is filled with both nostalgia and a strange mixture of hope and trepidation. Holiday and year-end traditions connect me to earlier times in my life, but the upcoming change of year means I’m also looking ahead.
Partnership for Public Service
DECEMBER 18, 2023
This year, three federal agencies made significant strides in advancing the rights of people with disabilities. In honor of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, celebrated annually on Dec. 3, let us look back on what the Office of Personnel Management, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Labor recently achieved to ensure equal opportunities for disabled people.
CarahCast
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Listen to our podcast episode featuring Entrust industry experts to discover how agencies leverage HSM encryption to store, protect and manage cryptographic keys. Listen to our podcast episode featuring Entrust industry experts to discover how agencies leverage HSM encryption to store, protect and manage cryptographic keys.
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This guide addresses the unique operational challenges faced by smaller municipalities, such as limited resources, budget constraints, and diverse community needs. By leveraging digital tools, City Managers and Municipal Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) can streamline workflows, enhance communication, and improve service delivery. The guide covers identifying operational challenges, choosing the right software, and implementing digital solutions.
NLC (National League of Cities)
DECEMBER 18, 2023
As we close out 2023, NLC is looking back at the priority issues for local leaders. Communities of all sizes were focused on different elements of these issues, which is evident in the list of top articles and resources that NLC produced.
GovPilot
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Local governments need to embrace the younger workforce now. Heres how to entice them.
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