Professional Grant Writer
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Once you have a grasp on the the acronym SMART and how it relates to developing strong objectives, it’s time to put that. The post 5 examples of SMART objectives for nonprofits appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
NLC (National League of Cities)
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
In the last few months, there has been a growing focus on the security risks of TikTok, the video-based social media platform, which led Congress to ban the app from federal devices in late December 2022.
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NLC (National League of Cities)
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Last night, President Biden gave his State of the Union address and addressed a broad range of issues important to cities, towns and villages across the country. Here are three takeaways local leaders should know from the 2023 State of the Union. 1. Infrastructure moves forward.
GCN
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
But cities need to provide incentives for all players in the energy management ecosystem.
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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.
Social Pinpoint
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
In Adrienne Hamilton's second installment, we will focus on how you can optimize your public involvement initiative post-launch by tapping into a proactive, and informed strategy. The post 3 Ways to Optimize Your Public Engagement Initiative Post-Launch appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
Disaster Zone blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Eventually they will see "everyone" in their lifetime.
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Current macroeconomic conditions, consumer focus on sustainability, regulations, and changing business models could further drive farmers’ adoption of agtech products, if their concerns are addressed.
FedTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
There are an estimated 311 million smartphone users in the United States, doubling as video cameras, calculators, GPS guides, flashlights, e-readers and, soon, driver’s licenses. In the near future, if a police officer pulls you over, you may not need to hand over a plastic ID card. Instead, you’ll share your information digitally with the officer, who will hopefully give you a warning and advise you to fix that broken taillight.
Disaster Zone blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
General information we all can use.
State Tech Magazine
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
America’s electrical infrastructure is a complex ecosystem of multigenerational technologies with an evolving mandate to include renewable energy sources. The future isn’t possible without smart grid systems. A more sprawling network is hard to imagine. The United States can produce up to 1.2 million megawatts of electricity and delivers it to 330 million people over more than 600,000 circuit miles of transmission lines and 5.5 million miles of distribution lines, according to the Department of
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
What’s the fate of globalization? New research breaks down changes in the global flows that bind us together—and what those changes mean for our collective future.
Homeroom
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
The Department of Education (Department) is interested in stakeholder input regarding the Senate Committee on Appropriation’s Explanatory Statement for the 2023 Appropriations Bill, which directs the Department regarding Elementary and Secondary Education Act School Safety National Activities funds as follows:   School Infrastructure and Sustainability.
Disaster Zone blog
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
28 teams, 28 collapsed buildings.
FedTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Many federal agencies continue to use hybrid work setups for a variety of missions. Yet even as agencies support hybrid and remote workers in many contexts, some constants from before the pandemic remain in place. One is that the federal government still does a lot of printing. The need for printed documents is not going away, even as the government debates its property footprint.
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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
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Serving China’s huge and growing meat market requires a deep understanding of its shifting meat consumption profile.
State Tech Magazine
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
The New York Office of IT Services is in the second phase of implementing NY.gov ID+, a single, verified login across state government to simplify how residents access services. Phase two of the one-ID plan involves consolidating existing duplicate accounts, an optional process for users with select applications initially. ITS recognized that many New Yorkers have different usernames and passwords for various agency websites and apps, which creates confusion, results in forgotten credentials, pr
Disaster Zone blog
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
What was observed in WWII is being used in Ukraine.
FedTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Federal agencies use commercial, off-the-shelf Internet of Things devices for nearly every purpose imaginable, from medical devices and virtual reality goggles to environmental sensors and HVAC systems. IoT devices support automated interactions with the physical world, offering functionality that wouldn’t otherwise be possible. Unfortunately, like other technologies, these devices are susceptible to cyberattacks, and the technology has evolved so quickly that cybersecurity has not kept pace.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The scale of financing required for the transition to net zero is immense and the current financial gap substantial, making it vital to rapidly increase blended finance.
OpenGov
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
With the technology and cybersecurity challenges of state and local government increasing, we know it’s more important than ever to bring resilient, secure, and performant cloud technology to the public sector. With this in mind, we’re proud to announce we recently completed a SOC 2 assessment for OpenGov’s Budgeting & Planning, Procurement, and technology infrastructure. […] The post SOC 2 Assessment: What is it and why does it matter for local government?
Disaster Zone blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
A February 13th Webinar
Microsoft Public Sector
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Join on February 9th at 2pm EST / 11AM PST f or a free webinar from the Microsoft Federal Business Applications team. Microsoft Federal Business Applications: How to build a Virtual Agent chat Bot and Extend it with Azure Details Bots are everywhere, in this session we will talk about the proliferation of bots in the Federal Government and show how bot technologies can be extended with Azure and Cognitive services to improve customer support or internal teams.
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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Enterprise resource planning upgrades can be expensive and complex—and unavoidable. A product and platform approach can manage costs and improve outcomes.
GCN
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
MD Job Genie uses artificial intelligence to analyze an individual’s specific skills and work history and identify matches—even in a different industry.
Disaster Zone blog
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The United States is not Iraq and Syria--Is it?
Microsoft Public Sector
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
How do we migrate to MCAS GCC from commercial? Our Microsoft Defender portal is in GCC, our MCAS license says GCC but we're in the commercial side since MCAS GCC wasn't available when we purchased the license.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine’s CTO discusses migrating to the cloud under the most traumatic conditions possible—a full-scale invasion of its country.
NLC (National League of Cities)
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Road safety projects can save lives, and 500 local leaders are getting the chance to speed up their safety projects for their communities. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced more than 500 local governments won awards in the first round of new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants.
Microsoft Public Sector
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
February Agenda (to register, please go here) : GCC-H Teams App Integration Update OneDrive Session (Part 3 of 3) TBD Third Topic Hub/Intranet Teams integration (extension of last month’s session) Chatbot demo GCC-H functionality and roadmap updates Previous Month’s Recordings: November ‘22: [link] App integration with Teams Teams Meeting Options Microsoft Whiteboard December ‘22: [link] Cross-Cloud Collaboration OneDrive for Business (session 1 of 3) Teams Phone and Call Quality Dashboard Updat
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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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