December, 2023

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High taxes aren’t causing rich New Yorkers to flee, study says

GCN

The report points to data showing top earners from the Empire State decamp less often than lower-income residents, and when they do leave they move to high-tax states.

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Five big shifts shaping a new world for corporate and investment banks

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Macroeconomic, technological, regulatory, market structure, and product changes mean corporate and investment banks must take new approaches to tackling the opportunities and challenges ahead.

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Should the EPA let Chicago have 40 years to remove lead pipes?

GCN

Some cities with a high number of lead pipes would be given more than the 10 years set by the EPA to replace them. The exception in the proposed rule is drawing criticism from residents and environmentalists.

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Embracing the Whole-of-State Approach to Cybersecurity

State Tech Magazine

State and local governments continue to be under siege. Research from CrowdStrike shows that between July 2022 and June 2023, government was the second most frequently targeted industry by nation-state adversaries looking to compromise systems. This research also shows that government and academic sectors were in the top 10 of industries targeted by both nation-state actors and e-criminals.

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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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Top highlights from AWS worldwide public sector partners at re:Invent 2023

AWS Public Sector Blog

Jeff Kratz, right, and Thomas Siebel, center, listen as Jason Bonci talks during their fireside chat at the AWS Partner Keynote at re:Invent 2023. This week, the city of Las Vegas served as a vibrant hub of energy and creativity during the Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent 2023 conference. This is my 11th year participating in re:Invent and I continue to be awestruck by the innovative ideas and value that AWS Partners bring to our customers.

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The Tiny Credit Union Powering Brooklyn’s Economy

Next City

What makes this particular credit union so special, how did it come to be – and what if there were more of them?

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Ep 26: Camp is for the Counselor with Joel Van Egbert

Summer Camp Programming

SHOW NOTES In this episode, Shauna and Kelie get raw with Joel Van Egbert as they discuss ways camp directors can improve the mindset, conditions, and retention rates of camp counselors. #CampJesus Joel’s email: joel@wildchild.camp Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com HOSTS KELIE COOK SHAUNA […] The post Ep 26: Camp is for the Counselor with Joel Van Egbert first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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Disaster Zone Podcast: ‘Getting Elected Is the Easy Part’

Disaster Zone blog

Insights from a long-serving state-level elected official.

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IT Officials Can Gain Tremendous Data Management Value from Small Steps

State Tech Magazine

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers recently polled its members as to their top priorities this year, and data management placed high on their list. According to the ”2023 State CIO Survey: The Force of Automation and the Reality of Modernization,” CIOs do not generally believe their data governance structures are mature. In the survey, 69 percent said their data governance structure was “in the beginning phases” while 27 percent said the “governance of enterprise inform

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Swindon Borough Council makes vital public information more accessible using Amazon Bedrock

AWS Public Sector Blog

Emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence (AI ) streamline business processes and allow providers of public services to connect with citizens in new and intuitive ways. For example, local councils can draw on cloud-based AI tools to make content more understandable. This is something we’re focused on at Swindon Borough Council , a local authority in England.

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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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How A Small Brooklyn Credit Union Punches Above Its Weight

Next City

The CEO of Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union shares its blueprint for building a sustainable institution that meets its communities’ growing needs.

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As Space Activity Heats Up, What’s the Status of NASA’s Lunar Landing Efforts?

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Lunar landings made headlines this summer after India’s successful uncrewed mission to the moon’s south pole. More countries and U.S. companies are also planning moonshots. In the U.S., moon landing may seem old hat—a space race won in the 1960s. But.

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Summer Camp Bead Program

Summer Camp Programming

Last year I started a bead reward program. A friend of mine had told me about it. The YMCA she had worked at ran a bead reward program at their camps. So I thought, "What the heck, I'll give it a shot." The post Summer Camp Bead Program first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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New National Leader for Cybersecurity

Disaster Zone blog

There was a 10-month vacancy.

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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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Tech Trends: 3 Strategies to Consider When Modernizing Government Contact Centers

State Tech Magazine

Providing efficient services is a key goal for many state and local agencies. Avoiding office visits and long lines appeals to citizen stakeholders and agency staff alike. Using contact centers to speed and simplify service delivery is now a common practice. But can you update and modernize to meet ever-changing needs and ever-growing demand for services?

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How the Imaging Data Commons migrated 40 million medical images using AWS DataSync

AWS Public Sector Blog

The volume of medical imaging data that is accessible for research and analysis continues to expand at a rapid rate. Providing the medical imaging research community with simple, equitable access to the data they need accelerates research and speeds the time to actionable insights for patients. The scalable storage and compute capabilities of the cloud can provide researchers with a rich platform of opportunities for data analysis.

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40-ish Milestones for Next City’s 20th Anniversary

Next City

We compiled proud moments from the nonprofit media outlet’s first two decades.

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You’ve Heard of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse of Tax Dollars; Let’s Look at Preventing Abuse

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Abuse, while often present alongside fraud and waste, can cause substantial losses to the federal government on its own. For example, the Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General reported that potential abuse of overtime pay within one VA.

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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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Staffing Matters

Careers in Government

Clearly something is happening in the Labor Market, particularly in Government jobs. The post Staffing Matters appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Wet in the Northwest

Disaster Zone blog

An atmospheric river!

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Embrace the ABCs to Close Government Talent Gaps

State Tech Magazine

While the American economy remains on solid footing as it navigates challenging headwinds, today’s workforce development ecosystem is struggling to keep pace. The global talent shortage has reached a 16-year high, with nearly 75 percent of employers — including federal, state and local agencies — unable to recruit enough skilled workers. At the same time, nearly half of American workers believe they’re underemployed or working in roles that do not fully utilize their education, experience or tra

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How the Landing Zone Accelerator on AWS supports NCSC cloud security guidance

AWS Public Sector Blog

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has collaborated with the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to tailor advice on how UK public sector customers can use the Landing Zone Accelerator on AWS (LZA) to help meet the NCSC’s guidance on “ using cloud services securely.” By using the UK implementation guide for the LZA , UK customers can design environments that will help them to align to new NCSC guidance.

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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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Next City’s Most Popular Stories Of 2023

Next City

We've collected our top reporting and analysis from this year on the solutions that liberate cities.

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Protecting American Research from Foreign Theft

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

The United States is a global leader in science and technology. Part of our strength comes from the open exchange of ideas and collaboration among researchers, including across international borders. But some foreign governments are exploiting that.

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Nurturing Gratitude through Emotional Intelligence: A Journey of Reflection and Growth for the New Year

Careers in Government

Let's prioritize gratitude every day, ensuring that 'regret is stronger than gratitude' becomes a sentiment of the past as we enter a new chapter in the new year. The post Nurturing Gratitude through Emotional Intelligence: A Journey of Reflection and Growth for the New Year appeared first on Careers in Government.

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Disaster Zone Podcast: The Challenge of Disaster Logistics

Disaster Zone blog

Ah, if only logistics was easy.

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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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State and Local Agencies Should Seize the Moment to Enhance Digital Services

State Tech Magazine

Municipal regulations can sometimes be a tangled mess that requires a lot of time to unravel. Take the case of a property owner in an unincorporated part of a theoretical town in Pennsylvania. Say this homeowner has a septic tank on their property and now wants to sell it. They become aware that the town not long ago enacted an ordinance requiring homeowners to upgrade their leach fields to residential water treatment facilities to protect nearby wildlife in a state or city park area.

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The U.S. Air Force improves aircraft readiness with AI and predictive maintenance solutions

AWS Public Sector Blog

Keeping military aircraft and related equipment up and running is critical to the U.S. Air Force ’s (USAF) mission — to fly, fight, and win. Across 59 air bases in the US and more than 100 airfields overseas, the USAF is responsible for more than 5,400 aircraft with an average age of 28 years. A delay in operations when hardware is out of commission costs valuable time, resources, and labor.

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Year In Review: Our Favorite Next City Stories From 2023

Next City

Staff picked the stories that moved them this year — each shows the power of solutions journalism to highlight how people are creating cities where everyone can thrive.

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10 Years to Replace Lead Pipes: The EPA’s New Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI)

OpenGov

Heard about the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI)? It’s the newest iteration in the agency’s ongoing efforts to protect our nation’s residents from drinking lead-contaminated water. The biggest […] The post 10 Years to Replace Lead Pipes: The EPA’s New Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) appeared first on OpenGov.

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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.