From A Vacant, City-Owned Lot To Chicago’s First Indigenous Garden
Next City
AUGUST 22, 2022
Chicago’s Native youth are reclaiming a contaminated, city-owned lot as part of a grassroots Indigenous land restoration movement.
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Creating a technology risk and cyber risk appetite framework
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 25, 2022
Here’s how to build a comprehensive, measurable, and objective end-to-end risk appetite framework as a foundation for managing technology risk and cyber risk.
How to write an LOI that opens doors
Professional Grant Writer
AUGUST 22, 2022
LOIs, or letters of inquiry, are an important first step in the grant writing process. Often, funders ask to see this short, pre-proposal. The post How to write an LOI that opens doors appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
Municipal Maintenance Guide: Inspections
Advertiser: Noratek
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.
As New York Prepares For Its First Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries, Equity is Top of Mind
Next City
AUGUST 23, 2022
New York’s recreational cannabis legalization law goes further than any other state's cannabis social equity program.
Disinformation Messaging Shifting to Food Shortages
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AUGUST 22, 2022
Every crisis is a disinformation opportunity!
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The Complete List of the Most Ideal Length for Each of Your Library Promotional Tactics
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AUGUST 22, 2022
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. For many of us, a hamburger is a delicious sandwich, no matter where you get it. No one can mess them up. But there are things you can do to make your hamburger exceptional. For me, that means the addition of bacon, cheese, and avocado. I’ll still eat and thoroughly enjoy the hamburger if those ingredients aren’t available.
Across the Country, Local Public Safety Agencies Detail Value of FirstNet Adoption
State Tech Magazine
AUGUST 22, 2022
The First Responder Network Authority recently released an annual report to Congress for 2021, titled “A Decade of Accomplishments,” revealing the rapid adoption by first responders of its namesake dedicated public safety network. In fiscal year 2021, the FirstNet Authority reports, FirstNet adoption had spread to 18,500 public safety agencies, up from 2,500 in fiscal year 2018, its first year of widespread availability.
FY2020 Homeland Security Grant Funding
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AUGUST 22, 2022
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Freelance, side hustles, and gigs: Many more Americans have become independent workers
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AUGUST 23, 2022
Independent work is booming, the American Opportunity Survey shows. For these workers and society, the upsides and drawbacks are all part of the gig.
How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance
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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.
New Programs Available to Support Local Broadband Subsidy Enrollment
NLC (National League of Cities)
AUGUST 24, 2022
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, presents an opportunity to narrow the digital divide in many communities by providing qualified households with a $30 monthly discount on broadband service. However, enrollment in the program has lagged substantially behind the potential pool of beneficiaries.
States Take Different Approaches to Establishing Broadband Offices
State Tech Magazine
AUGUST 25, 2022
In August, The Pew Charitable Trusts updated its tracker for states that have dedicated broadband offices, task forces, agencies or funds. With this most recent update, Pew determined that all 50 states administer active broadband programs. But how they manage those programs varies widely. Some states place their broadband office inside a business or economic agency, while others house it within their technology agency.
Disaster Zone Podcast: Hurricane Andrew 30 Years Later
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AUGUST 23, 2022
Before there was Hurricane Katrina there was Hurricane Andrew.
The digital reinvention of enterprise tech go-to-market
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AUGUST 24, 2022
As customers demand both transformational expertise and simplified, self-serve experiences, the traditional enterprise sales playbook is being disrupted from the top down and bottom up.
Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation
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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.
How to Prepare Agencies for Long-Term Citizen Service Success
FedTech Magazine
AUGUST 23, 2022
The role of the federal government in citizens’ everyday lives has drastically changed over the past two years. Between the pandemic, record-breaking data breaches, ransomware attacks and the shift to virtual services, federal agencies are looking for ways to continue developing their technology services to meet changing needs. The Government Accountability Office recently released a new strategic plan that will guide efforts from 2022 to 2027 as the agency aids federal operations and addresses
Girls in data: Inspiring the future of female data science
Open Access Government - Technology News
AUGUST 23, 2022
Hannah Alexander, Junior Data Scientist at Ascent, shares her journey into data and gives insight for young women to join the tech movement early on and revolutionise female data science. I remember reading an article in Harvard Business Review back in 2012 where data science was dubbed the “ Sexiest Job of the 21st Century ”. It comes as no surprise that, with booming investment in AI development, the demand for highly-skilled data scientists has risen dramatically in the past 10 years.
UCLA Mental Health Researchers Offer Insights on Overcoming Trauma
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Building the next big experiences
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AUGUST 23, 2022
Brian Solis, Salesforce global innovation evangelist, sees curiosity and empathy as integral parts in delivering new experiences in the metaverse. An edited version of the conversation from our ‘Value creation in the metaverse’ report follows.
7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities
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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.
In Praise of Grinders: They Get The Job Done
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AUGUST 26, 2022
In a lot of workplaces, the idea is that the best employees are the ones that climb the ladder. The expectation seems to be: The people who are best at their jobs are the ones who would be best suited to run the company someday. Therefore, those people are the same people who seek increasing responsibility and get promoted. I think something is missing from this picture.
Looking ahead: What has the pandemic taught us about online access?
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AUGUST 26, 2022
Mike Taylor, Senior Accessibility Analyst, Comms and Training Manager at Digital Accessibility Centre , discusses online access and its benefits since COVID. During the first few months of 2020, while the world entered a period of uncertainty and restrictions on public spaces and traditional face-to-face interactions became unfeasible, the online world became more crowded and prosperous.
Interstate cyber command center expands
GCN
AUGUST 22, 2022
Founded by North Dakota, the Joint-Cybersecurity Operations Command Center now includes almost 20% of states and aims to be at 30% by year’s end.
Author Talks: Into the unknown
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 26, 2022
Nathan Furr and Susannah Harmon Furr provide a tool kit for navigating the growing uncertainty we face in our lives.
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.
Three Topics City Leaders Should Focus on to Boost Recruitment and Retention
NLC (National League of Cities)
AUGUST 22, 2022
Amidst “The Great Reshuffle / Great Resignation” in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, city leaders need to take a multi-pronged approach to keep current employees and attract the next generation of public sector workers. According to a 2021 MissionSquare Research Institute survey, 52% of state and local government workers are considering leaving their organization […] Source.
Why government must heed real-time data management trends
Open Access Government - Technology News
AUGUST 24, 2022
Real-time data is the lynchpin for any progressive government , enabling it to improve efficiency, enhance operations and communications, provide improved services for citizens, uncover fraud and lower the risk of cyberattacks. The impact of data usage during the COVID-19 pandemic was so significant that the UK government established a National Data Strategy in 2020, the aim of which was to use data to innovate, experiment, and drive a new era of growth.
Extending broadband from anchor institutions can reduce the homework gap
GCN
AUGUST 23, 2022
A new study finds that implementing wireless broadband networks “to-and-through” anchor institutions is often the most effective option for connecting students and underserved households.
Taking the pulse of shifting supply chains
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AUGUST 26, 2022
Our latest survey shows global supply chains on the move.
Boost Revenue With Simple Short-Term Rental Registration and Tax Collections
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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.
Forecast: Drought with Heavy Rainfall
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AUGUST 23, 2022
A bunch of 1-in-1,000 year rain events.
How the US DOJ Tax Division built a remote telework application in six weeks with AWS
AWS Public Sector Blog
AUGUST 26, 2022
In mid-February of 2022, the US federal government began planning the return-to-office after the COVID-19 pandemic. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Tax Division needed to quickly build and launch a telework authorization application by April 1, which would help their more than 500 attorneys, paralegals, and administrative personnel request a hybrid work arrangement—part-time telework, part-time in the office.
University IT professionals compete in first-ever Cloud Hero Cup
Google Public Sector
AUGUST 25, 2022
To help central IT teams develop digital skills and get excited to learn new technology, Google Cloud created a free training competition, the Cloud Hero Cup. Designed to help teams learn new technology, the Cloud Hero Cup is a gamified learning competition between university IT teams that uses Google Cloud Skills Boost to test and expand their knowledge of Google Cloud.
Building an open metaverse
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 23, 2022
CEO John Hanke says the promise of the metaverse is massive, but there are technological and financial hills to climb. An edited version of the conversation from our ‘Value creation in the metaverse’ report follows.
ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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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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