August, 2023

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AI in City Procurement: 5 Pitfalls to Avoid

NLC (National League of Cities)

As city administrations consider incorporating emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their systems, its usage in their procurement procedures should be carefully considered. AI is a powerful new tool that can be beneficial, but also comes with ethical and security issues that public agencies will need to face.

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7 Movies and Television Shows About Government

GovPilot

Local government operations are becoming a more relevant conversation topic in everyday life due to the relatively recent recognition in the media of the importance of local governance through television shows and movies.

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How Government of Canada customers can use AWS to securely migrate data

AWS Public Sector Blog

Lire cet article en français. Government of Canada (GC) organizations handle sensitive data, such as citizens’ personal information and confidential documents, and take on the responsibility of appropriately securing and protecting this data from unauthorized access or disclosure. While encrypting data at rest using the latest encryption algorithms is an effective security measure, some organizations may have concerns when data needs to move from one location to another.

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Texas Cities Are Getting Ready For The State’s ‘Death Star’ Law

Next City

Houston and San Antonio have filed a major lawsuit. Dozens of local officials have signed onto a scathing amicus brief. And across the state, cities are scrambling to prepare for the wild west that Gov. Greg Abbott's controversial preemption law will likely bring.

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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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Disaster Zone Podcast: The Role of Emergency Management in Cybersecurity

Disaster Zone blog

How well are you connected to your organization's technology leadership?

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Companies with innovative cultures have a big edge with generative AI

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

It may not be surprising that innovative organizations are ahead on generative AI, but the degree to which they’re succeeding at deploying it might be. Five practices help them stay ahead of the pack.

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Water from Air: The Power of Repurposing

Reprogramming the City

In Lima, Peru, harvesting water from air became possible by repurposing an existing billboard. In the heart of Lima, Peru, a stark paradox emerges. Despite being the second driest city globally, right after Cairo, Lima is nestled within Peru’s coastal desert, making the availability of clean drinking water a significant challenge. A majority of its inhabitants are forced to depend on small wells, which unfortunately are often tainted and far from ideal.

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What Should State and Local Governments Know About AIOps?

State Tech Magazine

Artificial intelligence technology has recently caused a stir in the IT world and beyond. But how can state and local governments best harness it? Agencies may benefit from taking a broader view of the current landscape for AI in local government and look at how machine learning assists public organizations, along with AI’s potential pitfalls. But there’s another way states can get a grip on AI: through AIOps.

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A Land Trust And A Non-Profit Team Up To Bring More Black Teachers To Kansas City

Next City

By constructing duplexes on vacant land for the teachers, the groups aim to provide educators with a strong community while ensuring that teachers live and work in the district they serve.

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Hurricane Warning Language Getting Better

Disaster Zone blog

Constant improvement has to be the goal.

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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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Stairway to digital excellence

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Organizations that follow a progression of steps to achieve excellence in digital delivery may see improvements in effectiveness, productivity, and performance, as well as significant increases in speed.

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What to include in your letter of inquiry (LOI)

Professional Grant Writer

A letter of inquiry (LOI) is often the first step to opening a conversation with a grantmaker and — hopefully — receiving funding. The post What to include in your letter of inquiry (LOI) appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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The Value of Urban Reuse: Breathing New Life into Existing Structures and Spaces

Reprogramming the City

Urban reuse swaps out the old use of urban objects for new innovation. Table of Contents 1. Why Urban Reuse Matters 2. Examples of Urban Reuse 3. The Challenges of Urban Reuse 4. The Future of Urban Reuse UTEC Water Billboard – Lima, Peru Cascade Stairway – Hong Kong Cities worldwide are brimming with examples of how old structures and spaces can be reimagined to serve new, often unexpected purposes.

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Microsoft Modern Work, Security, and Surface Evangelist to Speak at Upcoming Cloud Security Event

Microsoft Public Sector

Microsoft M odern Work, Security, Surface, AI Evangelist Slated to Speak at Upcoming Cloud Security and Compliance Event The Cloud Security and Compliance Series (CS2) , Summit 7's bi-annual conference series, is excited to announce Rodel Alejo , Director, Partner GTM Strategy Modern Work, Security, Surface and SMB Leader, as a CS2 speaker. This two-day conference is going to take place both in person at The Westin Hotel in Downtown Denver, CO, as well as virtually, on October 4th and 5th, 2023.

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.

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D.C.’s Street Vendor Regulations Formalize The Informal

Next City

The District’s new street vending regulations allow street vendors to self-govern the sidewalks where they conduct business. Plus, a peek at new developments for street vendors in NYC and California.

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Senate Committee Passes AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act

Disaster Zone blog

This is a good government piece of legislation.

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What is COP?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

COP refers to the United Nations’ annual conference on climate change. Its 28th meeting (COP28) is scheduled to begin November 30, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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How grant writing works

Professional Grant Writer

Grant writing can be a confusing endeavor, especially for new nonprofits, or even established nonprofits that have simply never gone through the grant. The post How grant writing works appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.

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Revolutionary shape shifting robot can squeeze into confined spaces

Open Access Government - Technology News

Meet CLARI, the small flexible Robot designed to navigate small spaces, with some inspiration from the world of bugs CLARI stands for Compliant Legged Articulated Robotic Insect; it originated from a team of engineers at the University of Colorado, Boulder. It also can aid first responders in dealing with major disasters in an entirely new way. Shape shifting robots CLARI is so small you can hold multiple of these robots in the palm of your hand.

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15-Minute City Guide for Local Governments: Making Municipalities More Accessible ? GovPilot

GovPilot

When you think of major cities, which comes to mind: pedestrians or cars? Chances are, you’re probably thinking of a lot of people walking and maybe even a few opting to use a bicycle!

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Lessons From The U.K.’s Transformative Social Housing System

Next City

Social historian John Boughton explains how the U.K.’s social housing system changed millions of low- and middle-income people’s lives – and how privatization has crippled its power.

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Disaster Zone Podcast: ‘Detecting and Countering Drones’

Disaster Zone blog

Not all drones are friendly.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.

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Corporate business building to unlock value in automotive connectivity

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As players across the mobility ecosystem explore opportunities in automotive connectivity, dedicated business building is a powerful tool for capturing the full potential.

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As Student Loan Payment Pause Ends, Income-Driven Repayment Plans May Help Borrowers

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

The federal student loan payment pause ends this month. Interest on loans will begin accruing (again) in September and payments will be due starting in October—for the first time since March 2020. After the more than three-year pause, many borrowers.

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Questions to Ask Before Responding to a Funding Opportunity

Peak Proposals

When you come across a funding opportunity that looks like it is a good fit, it can be tempting to start work on it immediately, especially if the deadline is only a few weeks away. But jumping into the writing phase without first reading through the solicitation carefully is always risky. Among other things, it can lead you to miss an important deadline: the deadline for submitting questions to the funder about the solicitation.

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Government Continuity Strategy 2023: Procedures During a Crisis | GovPilot

GovPilot

It’s hard to forget the current events of the past few years, many of which left many Americans shocked and underprepared when they were forced to lockdown and go remote for work. Public sector workers were no exception.

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Holiday Safety Tips for Municipal Operations

The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also introduces unique challenges for municipal operations. From ensuring safe snow removal and managing icy sidewalks to organizing festive events and addressing increased community needs, municipalities play a critical role in keeping residents safe and operations running smoothly. This eBook provides actionable safety tips to help your team navigate the holiday season effectively, protect staff and citizens, and ensure compliance with safe

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5 Car-Free Day Myths Debunked: Unveiling the True Benefits of Open Streets

The City Fix

As cities become more congested, traffic fatalities continue to rise and the impacts of climate change escalate, the need for sustainable and safe transportation solutions has reached a critical juncture. The World Health Organization reports an alarming statistic: 186,300 children.

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Record Rains, Flooding, Mudslides

Disaster Zone blog

Another typical disaster day in California.

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CFOs’ balancing act: Juggling priorities to build resilience

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As surveyed CFOs concurrently manage defensive and growth-oriented considerations, they expect major changes in the months ahead and see two pivotal paths for strengthening their organizations.

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CIE Spotlight: Resource Network Brings New Flavor to Food Business Support in Durango

NLC (National League of Cities)

Nestled in the southern San Juan Mountains, Durango, Colorado stands as a remote rural community, uniquely defined by the convergence of sandstone, high desert, rivers, and mountains. This picturesque city also boasts a thriving food industry.

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Boost Revenue With Simple Short-Term Rental Registration and Tax Collections

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.