GCN

MAY 29, 2024

The Memphis area leads the nation in pedestrian deaths, but almost all metropolitan areas have become more dangerous for walkers, according to a new report.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 29, 2024

Alex Case, Senior Director, Government Industry Principal at Pegasystems, ex-senior civil servant at 10 Downing Street and the UK’s Cabinet Office, walks us through protecting against public sector fraud with technology Local and national governments are under immense pressure to show that grants make a valuable difference in their communities’ lives and are not being misused in any way.

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Google Public Sector

MAY 29, 2024

Recent events have underscored the critical need for robust cloud security. The Cyber Safety Review Board's (CSRB) in-depth analysis of the Microsoft Exchange Online intrusion, detailed in this blog post CSRB report highlights the need for new approaches to securing the public sector , reveals vulnerabilities that can impact any organization. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the escalating risks of cyberattacks and the critical need for proactive, multi-layered cloud security.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 29, 2024

Global travel is back and buzzing. More regional trips, newly emerging travelers, and a fresh set of destinations are powering steady spending.

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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

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GCN

MAY 29, 2024

Nebraska's incentive grant program would allow qualified nursing homes or assisted-living facilities that were certified for Medicare or Medicaid to apply for one-time startup costs to build out child care in the same unit.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 29, 2024

A survey of travelers reveals disparate desires, generational divides, and a newly emerging set of traveler archetypes.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 29, 2024

Tourism and hospitality companies have transformed over the past decade. Here’s a look at trends related to accommodations and experiences.

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GCN

MAY 29, 2024

The law aims to lower costs and make maternity services more widely available, but doctors and the hospital industry say that performing C-sections in doctor-run clinics will increase the risks for women and babies when complications arise.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MAY 29, 2024

With the primary focus on citizen impact workloads, resiliency of applications is of paramount importance for any public-serving organization. For a lot of mission critical workloads, the service provider has to ensure that the entire system and processes are monitored 24/7/365 and notifications and support is maintained round-the-clock. Moreover, there are often stringent legal requirements, adherence to service level agreements (SLAs), and contractual obligations between multiple stakeholders.

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GCN

MAY 29, 2024

COMMENTARY| Compared to 2023, more graduating college students are applying for jobs in the public sector. The survey also found key takeaways that will help governments become employers of choice.

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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.

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State Tech Magazine

MAY 29, 2024

Precipitation that’s seeped into the asphalt through cracks or other defects can wreak havoc on urban roadways in winter as it repeatedly freezes and thaws. As vehicles drive over the area, adding pressure, the pavement may weaken and eventually buckle, forming a pothole. In areas such as Memphis, Tenn., that have ample traffic and potentially months of cold, snowy weather, the cycle can be especially brutal.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 29, 2024

As global tourism grows, it’s crucial for destinations to be ready. How can the tourism ecosystem prepare to host unprecedented volumes of visitors—while also managing the challenges?

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

MAY 29, 2024

by Sreeja Nair Each time a crisis hits, be it a natural disaster, pandemic or a corruption scandal, several ad hoc units are assembled by governments for quick action, only to be dismantled soon after the crisis becomes manageable or… Continue reading →

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 29, 2024

Some widely held notions about luxury travelers—such as how much money they have or how old they are—could be due for reexamination.

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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.

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GCN

MAY 29, 2024

New York City is trying out a new approach to government procurement, whereby the city seeks solutions to its problems instead of prescribing them.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MAY 29, 2024

To address the critical challenges of the moment, Saul Perlmutter and Rob MacCoun argue in favor of disagreement that elevates our thinking—and isn’t a blood sport.

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GovPilot

MAY 29, 2024

Moving to a primarily online space invokes a myriad of emotions from constituents. As they are met with unforeseen accessibility and convenience, they are, unfavorably, being asked to disclose extremely personal information to maintain that ease of use. Therein lies a dissonance where citizens do not want to be left behind as technology moves forward but continue to have feelings of trepidation as more sensitive services are moving online.

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A Library Writer's Blog

MAY 29, 2024

The editors of A Handbook for Trans and Gender Diverse Inclusion in Library Work (tentative title) invite chapter proposals. The book will be published by ACRL Publications, and will be an edited volume focusing on how library workers in different library types and across different services can concretely implement trans and gender diverse inclusion.

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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.

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Partnership for Public Service

MAY 29, 2024

The Federal Advisor Certificate Program is a seven-week course designed to provide higher education professionals with expertise in federal hiring and new resources to support jobseekers. This course features over 50 videos with federal hiring managers and public servants across academic disciplines and career levels to provide participants with in-depth knowledge and tangible tools to use in student programming.

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A Library Writer's Blog

MAY 29, 2024

Announcing the SUNY OER Summit 2024 - Open Educational Resources: Supporting Faculty, Empowering Students Virtual, October 16-17, 2024 This summit aims to bring together practitioners from SUNY and beyond to explore innovative approaches, successful case studies, and emerging trends, and to promote community and collaboration around OER. We invite you to participate in this exciting event and share your expertise by submitting a proposal for a presentation, interactive demo/discussion, or lightn

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A Library Writer's Blog

MAY 29, 2024

UKSG 2025: Call for suggestions We are pleased to announce that an in-person event is scheduled to take place from 31 March-2 April 2025 in Brighton, UK. The conference attracts delegates from across the global knowledge community, including librarians, publishers, intermediaries, technology vendors, consultants and more. It provides a friendly and inclusive forum with a reputation for showcasing initiatives, exploring trends and connecting people from across the sector.

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