Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 30, 2024

Cash-strapped councils and their local facilities across the UK could see a much-needed financial boost thanks to innovative 5G technology According to a poll of 2,000 UK, 92% revealed they are worried about the future of their local facilities and three-quarters (77%) have already seen libraries, leisure centres and even schools close due to a lack of council funding – with figures showing 1,000 swimming pools have closed in England since 2010 alone.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 30, 2024

Possessing natural endowments and mature industrial infrastructure, Spain and Portugal have an unprecedented opportunity to lead the energy transition and create significant value for the region.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

JULY 30, 2024

Earlier this month, a software update from the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused Microsoft Windows operating systems to crash—resulting in potentially the largest IT outage in history. Disruptions were widespread. Around the world, businesses and.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 30, 2024

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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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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NLC (National League of Cities)

JULY 30, 2024

In May, John Oliver’s show spotlighted the use of opioid settlement funds in state and local governments to highlight the opportunity for meaningful public health investments. In the segment, Oliver explained that some states are using opioid settlement funds for supplantatation: the practice of substituting existing dollars with opioid settlement funds.

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Homeroom

JULY 30, 2024

By: Abigail Swisher, Rural Impact Fellow, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Sam Smith – then a student at Daviess County High School in Owensboro, Kentucky – saw that his classmates were struggling in the wake of the pandemic, so when Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman asked if Sam and his peers on the Commissioner’s Continue Reading The post How Students Helped Spur $40 million in Federal Investments in Mental Health Across Kentucky appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 30, 2024

Since merging with Anixter in 2020, Wesco has integrated the best of both, delivered stellar performance, and strategically invested in big data to capture the next wave of value creation.

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Center for Community Progress

JULY 30, 2024

For background on the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)’s 203(k) rehab mortgage program, please visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s website. On July 9, 2024, the FHA released revisions to the 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program. The revisions will come into effect for FHA 203(k) mortgages originated on or after November 4, 2024.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 30, 2024

Greek shipping plays a pivotal role in global trade—and has done so for centuries. How might this sector build on its strengths for the future?

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FedTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2024

Using digital signage to display public information in prime locations adds immense value to federal government services. Doing so effectively requires the use of scheduled or dynamically updated messaging via secure software that can handle keeping users and agency office staff aware of mission-critical data. Displays in office lobbies and other common areas can also provide scheduled, easily updated information for visitors.

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State Tech Magazine

JULY 30, 2024

State and local agencies rely on multiple tools and vendors for cybersecurity. In a new CDW proprietary research report, 68 percent of respondents say they operate between 10 and 49 security tools or platforms. The fragmentation limits visibility and increases security threats. This highlights the need for interoperability, especially with initiatives to adopting zero-trust architectures.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 30, 2024

Lower- and middle-income countries can build on investments in ad hoc digital health solutions to transition to more-inclusive, digitally enabled health systems to improve health equity and outcomes.

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The City Fix

JULY 30, 2024

When you hear “infrastructure,” most people naturally think of the physical built environment — roads, bridges, buildings. There’s a lot less emphasis on other kinds of infrastructure that are equally as important, like civic infrastructure. Civic infrastructure encompasses a broad.

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OpenGov

JULY 30, 2024

Community Development In The Digital Age [2024 Guide] In an OpenGov survey of local government community development professionals, 78% put economic development at the top of their priority list. This […] The post Community Development Tools for the Digital Age appeared first on OpenGov.

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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-

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 30, 2024

The 35-year industry veteran stresses the need for creation over commoditization as the growing animal health sector continues to converge to address unmet and emerging customer needs.

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Microsoft Public Sector

JULY 30, 2024

GCC High has completed multiple FedRAMP High impact level audits, meets security and compliance requirements outlined by the U.S. Federal Government and.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 30, 2024

Efficient code review processes are vital across all customer segments, both commercial and public sector, where strict regulations, data security, and service excellence are paramount. Streamlined code reviews maintain software quality, mitigate security risks, and enhance operational efficiency. SoftwareOne , an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Tier Services Partner and a global provider of end-to-end software and cloud technology solutions, addresses these challenges with its automated solut

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NLRG (National Legal Research Group)

JULY 30, 2024

Charlene Hicks —Senior Attorney In Hartley v. Board of Supervisors , 80 Va. App. 1, 897 S.E.2d 217 (2024), the Virginia Court of Appeals issued a published opinion that deliberately discounts the role that a locality’s comprehensive plan must play in the Board of Supervisors’ decision to approve a private rezoning application. The decision also requires a court to view with great leniency the Board’s rezoning decision in light of the requirements set forth in Virginia Code §§ 15.2-2283 and 15.2-

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The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

JULY 30, 2024

Introduction Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae (F&F), the two large government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), were placed into conservatorship in September 2008 at the height of the Great Financial Crisis, when the markets lost confidence in them. Initially, there were hopes that their time in conservatorship might be brief,[[ At that time, conservatorship was referred to as a “time out” by Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, which has a connotation of being of short duration. ]] but sixte

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