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AI in Procurement Is a Game Changer for Government

State Tech Magazine

Artificial intelligence has permeated dozens of government functions over the past few years, and government procurement is no exception. Jim Weaver, former North Carolina CIO, told StateTech that procurement was one of the first AI use cases in the state, and that it vastly improved procurement timelines. Recently, the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) polled all 54 U.S. chief procurement officers, and respondents indicated that AI was a key priority in 2025.

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What Happens When a Government Contract is Terminated?

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Federal agencies spend hundreds of billions of dollars on contracts each year to buy a range of goods and services needed to meet missions. This includes everything from office supplies to weapon systems. But agencies have flexibility to terminate a.

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Microsoft Supports Solutions to Help Feds Police Their AI Work

FedTech Magazine

Many government organizations are grappling with how to use artificial intelligence securely. There are major concerns regarding sensitive information being fed inadvertently into AI environments, unauthorized access to AI environments enabling data breaches, and tampering with AI environments to alter outputs, among other risks. AI security is even more challenging for organizations, including agencies, that are subject to additional cybersecurity and privacy laws or regulations.

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Beyond automation: How gen AI is reshaping supply chains

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Gen AI is set to boost efficiency, decision-making, and performance in supply chainsbut its not a magic bullet. Companies will have to double down on tech and talent to unlock its full potential.

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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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6 Ways Cities Can Support Summer Learning Programs

NLC (National League of Cities)

School may still be in session, but its never too early to begin thinking about summer learning programs. Research shows that high-quality summer youth programs help prevent learning loss and keep kids engaged during their break from school.

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Zeynep Inanoglu Ozdemir on marketing in product-led growth

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Zeynep Inanoglu Ozdemir, chief marketing officer at Atlassian, discusses the role marketing plays in engaging, nurturing, and expanding product growth.

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Alok Sama on corporate finance in the fast lane

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The former SoftBank CFO describes the culture shock of moving from traditional corporate finance to dealmaking at the cutting edge of technology, and what led him to write a book.

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How the University of Johannesburg uses AI chatbots to increase student engagement and reduce costs

AWS Public Sector Blog

This is a guest post from the University of Johannesburg, an AWS customer. The transition from high school to university is a stressful journey for every student and one that is made even harder for applicants in South Africa, with nearly 695,000 applications for less than 11,000 seats. At the University of Johannesburg (UJ), were proud to be a leading tertiary education institution on the African continent and a player on the global stage.

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The FAFSA® Form is Working—and Getting Better Every Day

Homeroom

By: James Bergeron, Deputy Under Secretary and Acting Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer Each year, more than 17 million students complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, unlocking access to more than $120 billion in federal student aid and billions more in school, state, and private funding. The FAFSA Continue Reading The post The FAFSA Form is Workingand Getting Better Every Day appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Make Your Org More CX-Savvy

GovLoop

While customer experience (CX) is critical to the success of your mission, agencies often encounter issues when CX is not integrated throughout the entire organization. Without a high-level, holistic approach, your agency may struggle to deliver a consistent level of service to its constituents. Here are a few key takeaways on why its mission-critical to take a wide-reaching internal approach to CX, from our recent CX Community of Practice session, How to Help Make Your Org More CX-Savvy with St

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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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The App Security Imperative: Closing the Cyber Gap

GovLoop

Application security is imperative in all phases of your agency’s software lifecycle, from design to deployment. That means you must continue to find new and better ways to embed security testing to reduce the risk of cyberattacks and protect your organization’s data. Recently, a rash of high-profile cyberattacks has exploited weaknesses in the elements used to build software the software supply chain.