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AI Adoption in Local Government Finance Offices

OpenGov

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, and local government finance is no exception. While theres plenty of excitement around AIs potential, misconceptions and hesitations slow adoption in public finance […] The post AI Adoption in Local Government Finance Offices appeared first on OpenGov.

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Lessons from the Lighthouses

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Production networks that are capturing the value from digital transformation do so by tackling the scaling slump, investing in their workforce, and pursuing sustainability.

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Unlocking Potential Revenue: The Case for B&O Taxes and Modern Tax Solutions

OpenGov

Across the country, municipalities are turning to Business and Occupation (B&O) taxes as a way to secure the financial future of their communities. Why? Because the strain on local infrastructure, […] The post Unlocking Potential Revenue: The Case for B&O Taxes and Modern Tax Solutions appeared first on OpenGov.

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Quantum communication growth drivers: Cybersecurity and quantum computing

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

McKinseys latest quantum communication report explores growing investment in new quantum communication capabilities to help meet expanding demand for enhanced cybersecurity and quantum computing.

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How Gilbert, AZ Prepares for the Future While Protecting What Makes It Great

A top-rated place to live, Gilbert, AZ struggled with outdated short-term rental management—low compliance, lost revenue, and growing administrative strain. By adopting the GovOS Tax & Compliance suite, the Town: Increased compliance from 40% to 90% Generated over $85K in new revenue Has a single digital system to manage tasks more efficiently With a centralized hub for short-term rental registration and enforcement, Gilbert balances tourism and community needs.

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Modern Financial Management: Empowering High-Performance Government

OpenGov

Transforming Government Finance for a Stronger Future For too long, local governments have been weighed down by outdated toolsmanual spreadsheets, paper-based workflows, and slow processes that leave little time for […] The post Modern Financial Management: Empowering High-Performance Government appeared first on OpenGov.

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Winning grants through effective nonprofit program design

Professional Grant Writer

Nonprofits win grants by designing programs funders trust. A strong programnot just a good proposaldrives funding success. Grantors prioritize sustainability, measurable impact, and. The post Winning grants through effective nonprofit program design appeared first on Professional Grant Writers.

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NATO’s march to multi-domain operations: Transforming the alliance with hyperscale cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

Across NATOs 32 member states, todays rapidly evolving threat landscape requires continuous modernization of advanced technology solutions, underscoring the strategic importance of the alliances digital transformation. This modernization effort demands speed, scale, security, and global innovation capabilities to stay ahead. Collaborating with technology leaders like Amazon Web Services (AWS) can accelerate innovation and NATOs ability to deliver mission-ready solutions to counter known and emer

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Unlocking the Power of AI for City and County Managers: Insights from Our Webinar

OpenGov

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how local governments operatebringing simplicity, transparency, and strategic decision-making to city and county management. In the webinar, “AI for City and County Managers: High Stakes, […] The post Unlocking the Power of AI for City and County Managers: Insights from Our Webinar appeared first on OpenGov.

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Employment vs. Emissions: Analyzing the Economic Impact of Stricter Environmental Regulations in California

The Lowe Down

Article by Ishita Gupta With climate change becoming an increasingly urgent issue, the push for stricter environmental regulations and a transition to renewable energy sources has gained momentum. At the same time, this shift also raises a critical question: Is there an unavoidable trade-off between reducing emissions and safeguarding jobs? Opponents of climate legislation often argue that stringent environmental policies could stifle economic growth and limit job creation.

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Revisiting entries: Should community culture master plans include elements on higher education arts programs?

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

This article was published in 2016, " Should community culture master plans include elements on higher education arts programs? ," and the next year there was a brief follow up on the for profit arts school sector. Both sectors should be included in such plans if relevant. The article made the point that community cultural plans should have an element on higher education if they have small/independent arts colleges, to be prepared if economic and other circumstances change significantly for thos

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Municipal Maintenance Guide: Inspections

Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.

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Identity Protection Starts With Privileged Access Management

GovLoop

In the landscape of cybersecurity risk, protection capability identity security stands out. Ninety percent of agencies have suffered an identity-related breach, due largely to the fact that agencies dont understand their paths to privilege, or ways threat actors can exploit their identity attack surface. Traditional cybersecurity detection tools are unable to illuminate those paths most likely targeted by threat actors.

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Union Market, the revitalized warehouse district of DC

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

There's a great deal of experience in urban planning and revitalization around the makeovers of formerly industrial districts into vibrant urban people filled places. Big manufacturing and warehouse buildings offer good floorplates for what is called adaptive reuse. Union Market in DC, in part the former grounds of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Freight Terminal, and a wholesale food district market starting in the 1930s is one of the only such districts in DC, because from the start DC was mor