Next City
MARCH 23, 2023
In Eureka, California, the Wiyot tribe has seen historic urban Indigenous land return victories. Now, through a unique legal model, it’s creating housing for former foster youth on its ancestral land.
GCN
MARCH 21, 2023
Al Braithwaite, the former city manager of Oldsmar, Florida, said the 2021 episode was not caused by outside hackers but was instead a “non-event” sparked by user error.
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Disaster Zone blog
MARCH 28, 2023
Of course they should. I’m not to blame for my decisions.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 6, 2023
The road to becoming CEO is a difficult ascent for even the most seasoned leaders. Here are four keys to making the journey a success.
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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.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
MARCH 2, 2023
Domestic terrorism is on the rise. Several attacks have been widely reported in the last few years. For example, in May 2022, a racially-motivated individual shot and killed 10 people in Buffalo, New York. A 2018 attack on a Pittsburgh synagogue left.
Reprogramming the City
MARCH 28, 2023
A note of appreciation for an act of reuse that transforms a Stockholm public space. Equality is a difficult notion for cities. Perfect in concept, imperfect in delivery. Before boarding a plane for a talk in Sweden, I received an email asking me to submit an image that represented urban equality to be projected during a panel discussion on the topic.
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Summer Camp Programming
MARCH 24, 2023
SHOW NOTES The guys discuss their favorite skits. Some are classics and some are original, but all of them entertain the campers! If you are looking to add skits to your program (we’re looking at you, day camps), or you want to add to your library of skits, check out this episode. HOSTS CURT JACKSON […] The post SCP 185: Our Favorite Skits appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.
Disaster Zone blog
MARCH 21, 2023
Not an after-action review, but future-oriented.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 8, 2023
While still nascent, generative AI has the potential to help fashion businesses become more productive, get to market faster, and serve customers better. The time to explore the technology is now.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
MARCH 17, 2023
We have all been there. It’s time to draft a problem statement, and as grant professionals we know data is a necessary element to prove the need for our community. So where do you start? If you did not immediately think “the U.S. Census Bureau”, let me encourage you to always leap to that conclusion. And why wouldn’t you? The mission of the U.S. Census Bureau is to “serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.
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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.
AWS Public Sector Blog
MARCH 8, 2023
In 2022, the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) initiated a pilot project to analyze traffic patterns and provide analytics within the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The PIDC is Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation and master developer of the historic shipyard, which is now a thriving, mixed-use campus. The PIDC had many objectives to consider when researching technology for this project.
Next City
MARCH 1, 2023
Today, just 4% of El Paso's residents are Black. But the city once had a Black Wall Street, a Black sorority and thriving black business districts.
Summer Camp Programming
MARCH 9, 2023
SHOW NOTES Kelie and Shauna talk about brain teasers and fun questions during the interview process. Do you ask silly questions when interviewing staff? Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com HOSTS KELIE COOK SHAUNA GUGLIELMO The post Ep 16: Should We Be Asking Silly Interview Questions?
Disaster Zone blog
MARCH 19, 2023
Confidence, yours and theirs.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 27, 2023
AI-enabled customer service is now the quickest and most effective route for institutions to deliver personalized, proactive experiences that drive customer engagement.
GCN
MARCH 8, 2023
Blockchain offers an immutable chain of custody that guarantees data integrity, prevents fraud and provides a transparent, auditable system of record for digital assets related to investigations.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
MARCH 29, 2023
The federal government reported an estimated $247 billion in payment errors during the most recently completed fiscal year (FY 2022). These errors include overpayments or payments that should not have been made—for example, payments to deceased.
NLC (National League of Cities)
MARCH 22, 2023
The United States housing supply is short nearly four million of what communities and residents need, even in areas that have previously experienced relatively stable markets. The impact of this is felt through low rates of housing vacancies or availability, rising rents, and high home purchase prices, and more.
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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.
FedTech Magazine
MARCH 3, 2023
Experts are worried about the future of the federal cyber workforce. There are “significant gaps,” especially in recruiting and retaining younger cyber professionals, says Michelle Amante, vice president of federal workforce programs at the Partnership for Public Service. She has called for “a shared government responsibility for recruiting and training the next generation of technologists.
Disaster Zone blog
MARCH 14, 2023
Finding your technology path going forward.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 29, 2023
The risk and ambiguity inherent in innovation can make employees shy away from it. Creating an innovation culture where risk-taking is embraced must start at the top.
State Tech Magazine
MARCH 29, 2023
The challenges facing the nation’s community water systems are vast and ever-expanding. It’s not enough that utilities across the country need to monitor for scores of contaminants and oversee broad water distribution networks. In recent years, they’ve been forced to develop strategies to maintain operations in the face of new threats posed by climate change, extreme weather and cybercriminals.
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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.
Open Access Government - Technology News
MARCH 28, 2023
IoT can help housing associations identify unsafe homes and ensure that tenants are not exposed to dangerous living areas Throughout the UK, local authorities and housing associations have a responsibility to ensure citizens live in safe and secure homes. Maintaining high standards is paramount. The tragic story of Awaab Ishak , a two-year-old from Rochdale who died due to direct exposure to black mould, shows the catastrophic reality of what’s at stake when unsafe homes go under the radar.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
MARCH 31, 2023
Funders and nonprofits – two sides to a very important coin. Sure, nonprofits would not last long without the resources provided by individual donors, foundations, corporations, and (in some cases) government agencies. But without nonprofits, the work provided for our citizenry, environment, and animals would not happen at all, or at the very least, at the scale it is.
AWS Public Sector Blog
MARCH 3, 2023
The Republic of Armenia’s Ministry of High-Tech Industry and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of modernizing the technological infrastructure of the state and accelerating the adoption of cloud services in the public and the private sector of Armenia. The MoU was signed by Max Peterson, vice president of worldwide public sector at AWS, and Vahagn Khachaturyan, the former Minister of High-Tech Industry and current President of the Republic of
Disaster Zone blog
MARCH 13, 2023
Drought, rain, snow, more snow, rain, more rain. More drought?
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 6, 2023
Design thinking is a systemic, intuitive, customer-focused problem-solving approach that organizations can use to respond to rapidly changing environments and to create maximum impact.
State Tech Magazine
MARCH 28, 2023
Chicago’s city council recently passed an ordinance aimed at improving traffic safety and efficiency with two pilot projects: Smart Streets and Smart Loading Zone. The first would use cameras on city poles or vehicles to capture parking infractions and ticket offenders, while the second would use license plate-reading cameras to make loading zone payment easier and catch violators.
Open Access Government - Technology News
MARCH 23, 2023
The global pool of security professionals needs to grow 65% to defend organisations’ critical assets – so how can we plug the cybersecurity skills gap? Globally, (ISC)² approximates that the cybersecurity workforce will expand significantly by adding 464,000 new professionals in 2022, marking a stark 11.1% increase in the 2021 employment pool.
The City Fix
MARCH 10, 2023
Transportation connects us to one another. It’s how we get to school and work, how we visit our families, and how we access our food and health care. It’s also how we ship goods and deliver services. As economies and.
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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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