McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Business leaders must go beyond mitigating geopolitical risks to seizing the opportunities presented by the new world order. Here’s how.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
A busy and destructive hurricane season will soon come to a close. But months and even years may pass before homeowners across the Southeast are able to fully rebuild and recover from this year’s major flood damage—including that caused by Hurricane.
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Today’s rapidly developing risk landscape demands a new, more nimble approach for insurance companies to assess and respond to risks, a function inherently in their DNA.
American City & Country
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
In the face of climate change, cities around the world are experiencing unprecedented weather patterns that have profound impacts on urban life. City planners and policymakers must leverage weather data to design resilient urban environments capable of withstanding these changes. One of the most pressing issues is the increasing focus on heat, driven by alarming trends in annual weather data by city.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 12, 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.
GovLoop
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
In the coming years, government agencies are looking to artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI solutions to transform all aspects of their operations and services. The challenge is that they need to develop the workforce to support that vision. The October 2023 Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence emphasized the importance of training employees in the benefits, risks and limitations of AI for their job functions.
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Government Technology Insider
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Of the many lessons learned during the pandemic, one of the most impactful is that education doesn’t–and shouldn’t–happen only in the classroom. The digital world and the multitude of online educational tools offer so many learning opportunities that can help students and teachers prepare for the future. But for states like New Mexico with tens of thousands of students in remote areas, ensuring equitable access to a wealth of digital opportunities can be challenging.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Next-generation operational excellence starts with lean principles, investing in people, and using technology for collaboration. McKinsey senior partners Kimberly Borden and Mike Perkins describe how.
FedTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Cloud is a huge part of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s IT modernization efforts because many of its applications lived on-premises, according to CIO and Chief Data Officer Kristen Baldwin. Care and feeding of on-premises solutions can impact banking operations, whereas migrating to the cloud made routine updates something users didn’t need to schedule their activities around.
State Tech Magazine
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Many state and local agencies that operate in the cloud have different technology needs than they did when they made their initial investments. As organizations re-evaluate their cloud environments, they should consider the technologies they’re using now as well as the tools they plan to adopt and implement in the future. One such solution proliferating in tech portfolios is artificial intelligence.
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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.
GovLoop
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Identity-based cybersecurity threats are on the rise. The number of phishing attempts — the most common type of cyberattack — increased 62% from 2023 to 2024, for instance, and identity-related incidents have directly affected 84% of organizations this year, a 68% increase from 2023. What’s more, identity breaches are often the first step to a larger cyberattack, and the public sector is a primary target.
AWS Public Sector Blog
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
As federal agencies strive to enhance digital services and create a seamless customer experience , integrating robust identity and access management (IAM) solutions has become paramount. Amazon Cognito , a robust user identity management service offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), provides a secure and scalable solution for managing user authentication and authorization.
GovLoop
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
In state and local governments, much of the operational technology (OT) that monitors and controls critical infrastructure is based on legacy technology. That presents a major challenge. “Outdated OT systems were not originally designed with cybersecurity in mind. They may lack modern security features, and they are difficult to patch and update,” said Bryan Schneider, Director, Public Sector, with Fortinet.
AWS Public Sector Blog
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
In today’s digital world, ensuring the security of information is essential. One common scenario where data security is crucial is when files from external sources are received by an organization. While Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) provides robust security features like the default encryption of all uploaded files, there are scenarios where it’s important to ensure that the incoming files are free from any kind of malware, such as viruses, before they are processed or stored inside
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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.
Government Technology Insider
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
In response to the stresses of a changing workplace, government agencies are eager to improve employee experience by mitigating the impacts of burnout on productivity, retention, and revenue. While these directives might come from leadership, in most organizations, the onus of maintaining a healthy and productive work environment falls to human resources (HR).
GovPilot
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
As election day approaches, local government officials face the challenge of ensuring that constituents are informed about critical voting procedures.
Princeton Public Library
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Here are a few ways the library can help you give the gift of time this year. The post A gift of time appeared first on Princeton Public Library.
Partnership for Public Service
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The Partnership for Public Service , in collaboration with Deloitte , convened a roundtable of federal human resources leaders to discuss best practices and shared challenges related to the responsible adoption of generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI, tools to support federal HR mission delivery. The roundtable underscored what agency leaders need to do to adopt GenAI at their agency, including: Creating standards for personnel and digital safety Maintaining clear communication with st
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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-
Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Hurricane Helene caused historic flooding in Western North Carolina, destroying or damaging approximately 126,000 residential properties. Many of those properties were occupied by tenants who now find themselves in unfit or uninhabitable properties. The owners of affected rental properties face the difficulty and expense of either rebuilding or making major repairs to return the properties to a fit and habitable condition.
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