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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, May 2024

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Central banks largely hold interest rates, with inflation still above target; freight rates are expected to spike; the US is expected to impose tariffs on multiple imports from China.

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It’s OK to ban homeless people from camping in public, high court rules

GCN

The U.S. Supreme Court sided with states and cities, saying anti-camping laws are not “cruel and unusual punishment” and that the laws of Grants Pass, Oregon, did not punish people for being homeless.

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Generative AI and the future of work: A Singapore perspective

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

There's no doubt the growth of generative AI will affect the future workforce. This podcast turns the conversation to how companies can adapt to thrive, drawing on Singapore as a case study.

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How Grant Navigation Helps Revitalize Southern Communities

NLC (National League of Cities)

By the Strong Southern Communities Initiative (SSCI) team Every day, mayors and city executives have to decide how to fund a range of city priorities – from repairing old, dilapidated roads to implementing safe and accessible outdoor areas for seniors, often without the resources and capacity to navigate and successfully secure federal funding.

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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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Its time to stop being confused about cyber security

Open Access Government - Technology News

Grant Barnes, Threat and Vulnerability Manager at Cantium Business Solutions explains how a shift in mindset from feeling like a victim of cyber-attacks to a proactive defender of our digital assets can help raise our educational awareness of cyber security threats The public sector manages vital infrastructure making it a high-value target for cybercriminals.

Security 101
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Supreme Court issues rulings on opioid settlement, overturns Chevron doctrine

GCN

As the term nears its end, the high court has issued a flurry of decisions that will affect state and local governments.

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A swing constituency could help allow more homes

GCN

A survey could help illuminate for policymakers which housing reforms are more popular than others with a swing group of voters.

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Author Talks: How data takes on a life of its own—and what you can do about it

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Data permeates almost every aspect of our lives, but do we truly know its effects? Aram Sinnreich looks behind the curtain to find out.

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Government Should Brace for AI Disruption

FedTech Magazine

Recent developments in artificial intelligence require federal IT leaders to implement significant change management practices to keep pace while identifying opportunities and threats to their individual missions. That’s why the Office of Management and Budget issued a March memo codifying the need for AI governance and establishing requirements and recommendations for how agencies should address specific risks of relying on the technology in their work, especially when it impacts public rights

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Overcoming the European Tech IPO Challenge

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

How Europe's Tech IPO market can strategically adjustments for growth and sustainability

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

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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The federal government just acknowledged the harm its dams have caused tribes. Here’s what it left out.

GCN

The Biden administration said officials historically gave “little, if any, consideration” to impacts on tribal fishing. But some sought deliberately to upend the harvest, according to documents obtained by ProPublica and Oregon Public Broadcasting.

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Why aftermarket and service are vital to OEMs—and how to excel

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A comprehensive approach, supported by a strong enabling organization, can help B2B industrial manufacturers tap into the value of aftermarket and service.

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Governors seek more say over grid planning process

GCN

As states scramble to find reliable sources of electric power amid ever-growing demand for energy, four Democratic governors are seeking more say in their regional electric grid operator's future planning.