Next City
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Bogotá’s care blocks program, part of a “feminist urbanist” agenda, addresses women’s labor in the care economy. With Colombia’s new leftist government, the scheme could go national.
Summer Camp Programming
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
SHOW NOTES The new “Quiet Quitting” trend is all over social media. Have you thought about how it will affect your hiring process this summer? Natalie and Kelie start the conversation that you should start thinking about with your team. Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com […].
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
While buffeted by the recent market downturn and bankruptcies, digital assets and the technologies underlying them still have the potential to transform business models across sectors.
State Tech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
The city of Coral Gables, Fla., wants to be paperless by the end of next year. Speaking on a panel Wednesday at the Fall 2022 Smart Cities Connect conference, Coral Gables IT Systems Analyst Rayza Collazo said her department talked with other city agencies about why they print paper. “We asked them, ‘Why are you printing?’ or ‘What are you printing the most?
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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.
NLC (National League of Cities)
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
The pandemic’s impact on young people’s educational experiences continues to loom large. Recent data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress show the biggest declines in math and reading scores in over 30 years. Thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), cities have access to over $65 billion in State and Local Fiscal Recovery […] Source.
Summer Camp Programming
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
SHOW NOTES Go beyond Pumpkin painting and Spiced lattes for some unique ideas to do at your camp this fall! Check out this week’s episode where the guys give you tons of great ideas you can easily do! From hayrides to Paint and Sips to Family Camps, listen in for some falltastic stuff! HOSTS CURT […]. The post SCP 170: Fall Event Ideas appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
State Tech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
In Austin, Texas, Assistant Director of Transportation Jason JonMichael has his sights set on smart mobility. Facing rapid population growth, Austin is pursuing a range of pilot projects in support of intelligent transportation systems and infrastructure. The city is leveraging video analytics, sensors, hardware and software to address its most pressing transportation challenges.
NLC (National League of Cities)
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Stephen Benjamin served the people of Columbia, SC as mayor for 12 years and has also worked as President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the African American Mayors Association. Last month Indigov, a leading constituent engagement solution and NLC Partner, met with Mayor Benjamin for a talk about constituent communication. Throughout our conversation […] Source.
Homeroom
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
By: Amanda Zepeda My first teachers were my parents. Both grew up in immigrant households in the vibrant city of Los Angeles. They were Chicano latch-key-kids of the 1970s. My father began working at a young age, supplementing the family’s income with a paper route before school and gardening work with my grandfather on the. Continue Reading. The post Hispanic Heritage Month: “La Historia De Mi Gente” appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Our survey reveals a strong commitment to sustainability in packaging, but few organizations are on track to meet these goals. We suggest five levers to get companies back on track.
Speaker: Noratek
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.
Open Access Government - Technology News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Phillip Akers, Head of Public Sector at Quantexa, discusses how we can use advanced analytics tech to safeguard from intellectual property theft. In early July, the leaders of MI5 and the FBI did something extraordinary, taking the stage together at a meeting in London with international business leaders to warn about intellectual property theft and technology theft by agents of the Chinese Communist Party and certain parts of the Chinese state.
NLC (National League of Cities)
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
As HUD’s signature place-based program, Choice Neighborhoods offers significant revitalization potential for communities of all sizes by leading to new mixed-income housing, new neighborhood amenities such as parks and grocery stores, and improved resident outcomes and opportunities.
GovLoop
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
When planning for transformation, we often focus on the technology and expect the workplace culture to follow. But real change requires an engaged workforce. An environment for transformation is one in which people shape the purpose, path and outcome of each project and can acquire the skills they’ll need for the mission. Michael Gregg, Cybersecurity Chief for North Dakota, and Tony Holmes, Practice Lead for Solutions Architects Public Sector at Pluralsight, outlined how to build a culture that
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
McKinsey sits with NIO’s president to discuss the logic behind its approach, its input–output economics, and the implications for the industry.
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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.
Homeroom
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
By: Heather Ward, Special Assistant, Office of Postsecondary Education If you need suicide or mental health-related crisis support, or are worried about someone else, please call or text 988 or visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s chat to connect with a trained crisis counselor. As U.S. Department of Education officials have traveled the country visiting.
NLC (National League of Cities)
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
The most abundant element in the universe could hold the key to decarbonizing wide swathes of the economy. When combusted, hydrogen does not release any carbon dioxide making it an attractive energy resource. So much so that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has set a goal of reducing the cost of hydrogen by 80% […] Source.
FedTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Without application programming interfaces, the modern internet would not be possible. APIs let developers connect easily to cloud-based and on-premises services from different vendors, as well as offer their own customers the ability to programmatically interact with products and services. APIs are the glue that holds modern technology environments together, but they also raise potential security concerns, requiring attention from developers and cybersecurity professionals to ensure they oper
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Today’s fastest-growing brands participate in digital communities to earn engagement and loyalty—and do so with high returns and low risk by harnessing agile test and learn.
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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.
Google Public Sector
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Intelligent virtual agents are enabling agencies to address constituent questions and provide routine information at scale. But the value of these agents depends on the quality and quantity of information available. In times of crisis or busy periods, it can be challenging to stay on top of necessary content updates. To keep information relevant and timely, government users and call center practitioners need to establish a governance process for content management.
AWS Public Sector Blog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Kenya has one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates, at 39 deaths per 1000 live births annually. About 30% of maternal deaths in Kenya occur due to delays in seeking care. By the numbers, 62% of women in Kenya don’t receive more than four antenatal care visits during pregnancy, and 43% don’t attend a postnatal checkup after birth. Not receiving this critical health support and other health education increases risks for maternal and neonatal mortality.
FedTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
When it comes to cybersecurity, it’s no longer enough to rely solely on security tools and software to protect a federal agency’s proprietary data and prevent breaches. Instead, agencies must think holistically about cybersecurity strategy to have a 360-degree view of vulnerabilities and insight into how to address them. Solutions such as regular security maturity assessments can help agencies understand their environment and provide a best-practice approach to establishing or maintaining a cyb
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Luxury and sportswear have delivered consistently high returns through turbulent years. But outliers from other categories offer insights into outperformance in a volatile global apparel market.
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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.
Social Pinpoint
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
As people get used to using QR codes, we can see them playing a huge role in boosting community engagement too. Understand how they can play part in boosting your engagement rates. The post Boost Your Community Engagement Rates with QR Codes appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
Open Access Government - Technology News
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Identity sprawl is rapidly growing, yet 67% of organisations don’t know how to address it, says Field Chief Technology Officer Wade Ellery. Field Chief Technology Officer Wade Ellery discusses identity sprawl, IAM, and how organisations can overcome identity sprawl issues and combat budget restraints. Can you summarise the identity crisis? In today’s rapidly expanding IT infrastructure, we are experiencing an explosion of unmanaged user information.
State Tech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
During a panel on urban operations at Smart Cities Connect Fall 2022, Dan Hoffman, city manager for Winchester, Va., described his biggest smart city challenge in keeping citizens informed. “We still struggle with what people see on TV and in movies and what they experience in real life,” Hoffman said Tuesday at the conference outside Washington. D.C.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Domenika Lynch, head of the Aspen Institute’s Latinos and Society Program, and McKinsey’s Bernardo Sichel discuss the economic state of Latinos in America and ways to remove barriers to participation.
Speaker: Noratek
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-
Disaster Zone blog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
“Building resilience through sustainability.
Open Access Government - Technology News
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
More than half of neurointerventionalists, neurosurgeons, neurologists and radiologists are currently experiencing burnout as a result of provider shortages, covering multiple hospitals simultaneously, and increasing demand for emergency stroke care, and this is only expected to get worse. Neurologist burnout is caused by a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to provider shortages, covering multiple hospitals simultaneously, and increasing demand for emergency stroke care.
Grant Writing Made Easy
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
One of the questions I get the most from y’all is whether I know of any nonprofit start-up grants. The need for nonprofit start-up funding is huge, and today’s post is your guide to finding it. On the one hand, I love getting this question because I know the folks asking are brimming with passion and excitement and plans. But on the other hand, I know that starting any type of business–for-profit or nonprofit–comes with its challenges.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Space already plays a larger role in our lives than we realize, and it’s only going to grow as new technologies and innovations open up unimagined economic opportunities.
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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.
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