NLC (National League of Cities)
MAY 17, 2023
In 1962, President Kennedy originated National Police Day and Week to recognize officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. As thousands of police officers from around the country gather in Washington, D.C.
Next City
MAY 16, 2023
San Francisco’s CounterPulse shows how arts organizations can take advantage of a lease-to-own model.
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Disaster Zone blog
MAY 15, 2023
Standard stuff, growth over safety. Poor design. Inadequate standards and inspections.
Summer Camp Programming
MAY 19, 2023
SHOW NOTES Marijuana! Let’s start the conversation that is soon to be a reality in many camps across the country. Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com HOSTS KELIE COOK SHAUNA GUGLIELMO The post Ep 19: Let’s Talk Weed appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.
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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.
State Tech Magazine
MAY 16, 2023
State governments may soon find they can improve citizen services in the metaverse. The National Association of State Chief Information Officers recently released a report, “Navigating the Metaverse: Potential Applications and Implications for State Government,” that looks at some early considerations for state government with respect to the metaverse.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 19, 2023
Rising cap rates could erode CRE’s power to outperform amid inflation. Real estate players can still take steps to thrive.
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Summer Camp Programming
MAY 18, 2023
SHOW NOTES If you’re a camp that does themes, a pirate theme is definitely a must! Curt shares some of the greatest ideas from the book he wrote. This episode will give you plenty of ideas to host your own pirate-theme camp! Links: The Pirate Theme Book Pirate Blog Post Kate Backdrops HOSTS CURT JACKSON […] The post SCP 188: Ideas for Your Pirate Theme Week appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.
State Tech Magazine
MAY 17, 2023
In recent years, cities all over the country have taken strides to modernize with emerging technologies that make communities smarter, safer and more connected. And with the rapid evolution of technology, they’ve only scratched the surface when it comes to smart city capabilities. But with data collection and Internet of Things (IoT) devices powering these innovations, there are always concerns about personal privacy.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 15, 2023
Semiconductors are the unsung heroes of the technology world: parts manufactured from pure elements that work behind the scenes to power and connect everything from smartphones to cars.
Disaster Zone blog
MAY 16, 2023
Details on the upcoming November 2023 conference
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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.
GCN
MAY 19, 2023
The $1 billion State and Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program requires states to collaborate more closely with their local governments, reinforcing the holistic approach favored in many state capitals.
Open Access Government - Technology News
MAY 17, 2023
The dangers of AI are becoming increasingly more overt to governments and institutions globally. Experts at Oxford demonstrate the ‘profound risk’ of AI to humanity What are the dangers of AI? While artificial intelligence has proven to have numerous benefits to key sectors like health, innovation, government and more, experts are becoming increasingly worried about its negative consequences.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 19, 2023
Inflation remains high while trending down; the International Monetary Fund lowered global growth projections to 2.8% for 2023; US banking sector challenges persist; output indicators in services stay strong.
FedTech Magazine
MAY 17, 2023
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s “security-by-design and -default” principles ignore the fact that software manufacturers working with federal agencies and the military already design their solutions with security at the fore. CISA, the FBI, NSA and six foreign cyber authorities that issued the guide on April 13 hailed it as an effort to shift “much of the burden” of cyber incidents away from agencies and onto software manufacturers.
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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.
State Tech Magazine
MAY 15, 2023
In this year’s CompTIA Public Technology Institute State of City and County IT National Survey report, 69 percent of cities and counties reported moving on-premises IT resources into private clouds. In a preview article, CompTIA PTI Executive Director Alan Shark writes, “many local government IT leaders have expressed frustration toward many leading vendors who are no longer offering on-premises solutions, thus forcing them into the cloud.
NLC (National League of Cities)
MAY 18, 2023
To prepare for the future needs of their communities, cities, towns and villages can adopt a Dig Once policy to align major construction projects between departments, across agencies and across jurisdictions. Some Dig Once policies focus on the installation of new broadband and telecommunications infrastructure during the excavation phase of major infrastructure projects.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 15, 2023
More efficiency in operations means more agility—and more profitable growth—in an uncertain world.
Disaster Zone blog
MAY 16, 2023
There are always hoops to jump through. Find out which ones!
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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.
GCN
MAY 17, 2023
Automatic record clearance is a growing priority for states as criminal records delay individuals’ ability to reenter society and fill open job slots.
Microsoft Public Sector
MAY 18, 2023
Good Stuff, very valuable information!
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 15, 2023
Automotive incumbents and their suppliers need to develop new growth opportunities to fend off innovating attackers.
GovLoop
MAY 19, 2023
In March 2022, the FBI issued a warning that ransomware attacks were straining local governments and public services. This was not news. Nationwide, numerous city and county offices, police departments, schools, and other local agencies had reported suffering data breaches and service disruptions. In North Carolina, state leaders recognized that such attacks are not just local problems with local ramifications.
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zencity
MAY 16, 2023
A crucial piece of feedback we’ve heard our local government partners repeat over the years is that they need to be able to easily share the data they see on the Zencity dashboard with stakeholders in their organization. We get it. Producing and sharing reports is part of local governments’ everyday workflows (it’s a big part of ours, too; local government and tech companies, we’re not so different after all).
Microsoft Public Sector
MAY 18, 2023
Great article, thanks!
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 18, 2023
Which sustainability attributes matter most at the point of sale? Do consumers pay attention to sustainability claims? A new report from McKinsey and NielsenIQ provides answers.
Careers in Government
MAY 13, 2023
The soft and hard skills you acquired in the military belong on your resume, and offer a great chance for you to discuss yourself in an interview. The post Translate Military Experience into Civilian Speak appeared first on Careers in Government.
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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.
Center for Community Progress
MAY 18, 2023
Creative placemaking is the practice of enhancing a neighborhood’s quality of life through arts, culture, and intentional community development. This practice can take many forms, like visual art installations , performance events , developing permanent brick-and-mortar spaces , and more. These creative approaches to addressing community challenges often include repurposing vacant properties.
Microsoft Public Sector
MAY 16, 2023
We are excited to announce our latest update to the Teams Emergency Operations Center , Version 2! If you have not yet heard about this solution, The Microsoft Teams Emergency Operations Center (TEOC) solution template leverages the power of the Microsoft 365 platform to centralize incident response, information sharing and field communications using powerful services like Microsoft Lists, SharePoint and more.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 17, 2023
New types of infrastructure will be essential for supporting battery- and hydrogen-powered aircraft that will begin operating this decade.
Careers in Government
MAY 13, 2023
In preparing future leaders, it is perhaps pertinent to consider what might be needed to shape leaders of the future. The post Some Fundamentals of Leadership appeared first on Careers in Government.
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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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