Next City
MAY 8, 2023
“We’ve created a circular economy,” says a co-founder of the Rid-All Green Partnership. “Piece by piece, we’ve built this business with things that complement each other.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 11, 2023
AI technology has revolutionized marketing and sales; now, generative AI promises to disrupt the way B2B and B2C players think about customer experience, productivity, and growth.
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Disaster Zone blog
MAY 9, 2023
Another hazard that you need to know about—The Sun!
FedTech Magazine
MAY 9, 2023
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is developing a software bill of materials ecosystem that companies can publish to, so agencies have greater visibility into software programming libraries, versions and underlying components. Speaking at ACT-IAC’s Emerging Technology and Innovation Conference, CISA’s Technical Director for Cyber Christopher Butera said his agency needs vendor feedback to ensure future, more prescriptive SBOM guidance is feasible.
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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.
Next City
MAY 9, 2023
Inspired by European cooperatives, North Carolina’s The Industrial Commons is building an inclusive economy that recognizes local workers as stewards of their trade.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 11, 2023
Generative AI is evolving at record speed while CEOs are still learning the technology’s business value and risks. Here, we offer some of the generative AI essentials.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
NLC (National League of Cities)
MAY 9, 2023
May 22, now known as Harvey Milk Day, is the birthday of the activist and pioneering local elected leader. This day presents an opportunity to celebrate his advocacy for the LGBTQ community.
Next City
MAY 10, 2023
An El Paso lawyer-turned pitmaster is behind Halellujah BBQ, a new project of the Rescue Mission of El Paso.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 10, 2023
A data-driven view of key metrics can help art organizations articulate value, reshape strategy, build resilience, and achieve operational excellence.
GovLoop
MAY 12, 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines burnout as “a syndrome … resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” It’s a significant hazard for the government workforce: 52 % of public sector employees report feeling burned out at work, compared to 45% in the private sector. A third are planning to leave their jobs within the next 12 months.
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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.
NLC (National League of Cities)
MAY 8, 2023
As a city leader, I know I have a role to play in fostering diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in our local workforce. It’s a crucial part of economic success, and it ensures that no one’s skills and talents are left on the sidelines.
Disaster Zone blog
MAY 10, 2023
The Coast Guard is the first line of defense against a massive tsunami. Will it also be an early victim?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 10, 2023
Companies have committed to being more diverse, inclusive, and equitable, but many struggle to make significant progress in these areas. Here’s how they can meet DEI ambitions—now and in the longer term.
State Tech Magazine
MAY 8, 2023
Artificial intelligence platforms have captured the public consciousness, introducing existential questions and concerns around tech in our lives. AI also raises cybersecurity concerns, and with a recent ChatGPT update, state and local governments are more vulnerable to phishing and ransomware attacks. GPT-4, ChatGPT’s newest iteration, is more capable of creating convincing phishing emails that could compromise systems.
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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.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
MAY 12, 2023
Where do you belong in your organization? Who do you report to? And does your boss even understand the world of grants? The answers vary with every grant professional. We bring in funding for our organization, so some agencies lump us in the finance department. We are fundraisers, so nonprofits often place us in the development department. Some metropolitan cities have grant professionals embedded in multiple departments – police, fire, parks and recreation, and transportation.
FedTech Magazine
MAY 8, 2023
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is developing a software bill of materials ecosystem that companies can publish to, so agencies have greater visibility into software programming libraries, versions and underlying components. Speaking at ACT-IAC’s Emerging Technology and Innovation Conference, CISA’s Technical Director for Cyber Christopher Butera said his agency needs vendor feedback to ensure future, more prescriptive SBOM guidance is feasible.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 8, 2023
Interamerican demonstrates how Southern European insurers can launch a successful agile transformation within their own cultural contexts.
Homeroom
MAY 8, 2023
By: Lauren Pfeffer Stuart Did you know there are ways to lead while still keeping your classroom position? I didn’t! In 2014, I was feeling burnt out, as many educators often feel. I loved being with kids, but felt I wanted to impact education on a larger scale, and I needed a change of pace. Continue Reading The post 4 Ways to Flex Your Leadership From The Classroom appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
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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.
The City Fix
MAY 11, 2023
Getting around any megacity as dense and vast as Cairo, Egypt can be a challenge, even for the most able-bodied, well-traveled and well-informed commuter. The plethora of options for transport modes and routes has made it difficult to decode and.
FedTech Magazine
MAY 12, 2023
An increasing number of agencies are cautiously considering artificial intelligence implementations, with multiple federal IT leaders sharing potential use cases at the ACT-IAC Emerging Technology & Innovation Conference this week. The Social Security Administration wants to support disability examiners by having AI simplify the data they need to review to make benefits determinations, but first the agency needs to understand how the requisite algorithms function, said Deputy CIO Patrick Newbold
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 10, 2023
Technology is rapidly reshaping agriculture in India, creating investment opportunities, lifting up rural areas, and feeding the world.
Center for Community Progress
MAY 11, 2023
By Erin Kelly Communities across the country are battling the effects of climate change. Urban heat, stormwater runoff, and increasingly destructive storms all require places to engage in “climate adaptation planning” to respond to these threats to community health and well-being. One often-overlooked resource is the opportunity presented by vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD) properties—what some call “ blighted properties ”—to address common climate adaptation challenges.
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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.
GovLoop
MAY 12, 2023
Data visibility is just what it sounds like: the ability to see and access information. But it’s a hot topic for government agencies for more complex reasons, many associated with how it can support cybersecurity efforts and compliance requirements. However, modern agencies have so much data to manage, it can be hard to know where the important data is located in the system or understand how it’s being used, which is a certain security risk.
Open Access Government - Technology News
MAY 12, 2023
Employees are the biggest cybersecurity risk, but an automation platform can alleviate the threat, says Richard Higginbotham, Product Manager at Netcall According to the recently released Global Risks Report 2023 from The World Economic Forum (WEF), widespread cybercrime and cybersecurity threats rank among the top 10 threats to the private and public sectors over the next two years.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 9, 2023
The authors of From Source to Sold discuss how supply chain leaders can take a seat at the boardroom table, becoming strategic leaders who help drive more resilient supply chains.
Microsoft Public Sector
MAY 8, 2023
This is Public Service Recognition Week, May 7-13, 2023! During the first full week of May each year since 1985 in the United States, we honor the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local and tribal government employees as a part of Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW). At Microsoft, we know that every day, government employees are working diligently to deliver on their missions of service in our communities.
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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-
GovLoop
MAY 9, 2023
Nowadays, it is no secret the public sector needs more cybersecurity innovation. From the top level down, agencies nationwide are endlessly defending their resources from cyber threats — and cyber threats are constantly reinventing themselves, so agencies must keep up. The danger perhaps is greatest for agencies that take advantage of new opportunities to identify, capture and analyze data, including from less traditional sources, such as online audio and video files.
FedTech Magazine
MAY 11, 2023
Some federal agencies are finding themselves dealing with generative artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, due to customer demand, whether they’re ready for it or not. The Department of the Interior is beginning to look at AI because it will be part of the SAP S/4HANA financial management system it’s implementing by 2024. But ChatGPT took the department “by storm” when vendors started using it to score higher reviews and secure grant funding, said Andrea Brandon, deputy assistant secretary o
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 11, 2023
A shift to more-accessible, cost-effective virtual-care models could mitigate increases in healthcare service demand, expenditures, and patient dissatisfaction.
Microsoft Public Sector
MAY 6, 2023
Ahoy there, Mr. Winward, Mr. Law, Mr. Kidambi, and Mr. Keefer, I hope it was a great meeting. I have never heard of Microsoft Federal until now, and am curious to see what those dynamic icons are of, and what apps they belong to. Thanks!
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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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