Park Leaders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Capacity is a big challenge for this generation, especially post-pandemic. We need to rethink how we get people into these special places while preserving their natural beauty and ensuring a meaningful and enjoyable experience. – Phil Gaines As national park attendance continues to increase, managing visitor numbers has become crucial. The pressure is on park officials to accommodate the influx, while ensuring a quality and safe experience for all.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

More than half of employees report being relatively unproductive at work. New research into six types of employees shows how companies can re-engage workers while amplifying the impact of star performers.

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Engagement 145

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Criminal charges against individuals in alleged COVID-19 funding fraud are growing. Last month, the Department of Justice announced over 700 new enforcement actions—including criminal charges—against 371 defendants for more than $836 million in.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

When battling infectious diseases and monitoring for emerging threats, how do public health officials determine their deployment of scarce resources and stay ahead of rapidly changing situations? The answer lies in data — information showing which disease variants are spreading, where cases are spiking, how many people are vaccinated, and many more essential details.

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State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The age of digital transformation is upon us, and hybrid cloud solutions are taking center stage in managing state and local government agency operations. Hybrid cloud is an environment that blends on-premises, private cloud and third-party public cloud services. But does a hybrid cloud really benefit state and local governments? Does it aid in sharing information and analyzing data as it claims to do?

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Philipp Skogstad, CEO of Mercedes-Benz R&D North America, shares the story of bringing generative AI to 900,000 beta testers and discusses the vision, impact, challenges, and path forward for generative AI applications in the automotive sector.

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Disaster Zone blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Emergency managers are public officials.

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Homeroom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The ED Games Expo is the annual public showcase of game-changing forms of education technology created through more than 50 programs at the U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, and across government. The 9th annual Expo will occur from September 19 to 22. In addition to its many in-person events at the Kennedy Continue Reading The post ED Games Expo 2023: Featuring a Livestreamed Science Is Cool (ScIC) Event on September 21 appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Orthopedic care is among the largest categories in US healthcare; improvements could have far-reaching positive effects. We analyze care pathways to spot opportunities for better coordination.

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Coordinator 132

NLC (National League of Cities)

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Since 2020, the share of renter households has been growing rapidly. Renters now make up more than a third of all U.S. households. Renters represent a robust and diverse group of people from all demographic backgrounds: How Is the Rental Market Changing?

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Housing 116

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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.

Parks And Recreation

Disaster Zone blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

It won’t be easy or cheap.

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Super Library Marketing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Jenie Lahmann ’s parents were DIYers before it was in style. Growing up in Richmond, Indiana—”a fun midwestern town with rich history and endless green spaces to explore”, her family made weekly visits to Morrisson-Reeves Library (MRL) to indulge their need to craft and create. “Dad would go to the Do-It-Yourself section and Mom would get cookbooks and the latest Erma Bombeck writings,” recalls Jenie.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Small and medium-size enterprises often struggle to find procurement cost savings. Yet there are ways to do it while still pursuing growth and providing a superior customer experience.

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Management 125

The City Fix

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

“Climate change is affecting cities all around the world, and Freetown is no exception.” That’s what Eugenia Kargbo, Freetown’s Chief Heat Officer, told UrbanShift during the City Academy hosted in Kigali last year. Through her role—the first of its kind in.

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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.

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FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Agencies looking to establish hybrid data centers need comprehensive security strategies that set realistic time frames and are mapped to their respective budgets. These strategies should identify desired security tools and practices such as cloud environments and ways to continuously monitor them. A hybrid data center relies on cloud, software-defined networking and virtualization technologies to distribute applications across physical and multicloud environments.

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Princeton Public Library

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

A patron approached the desk and commented, “It’s like everyone just forgot what living with COVID was like and we’ve all just moved on.” I couldn’t imagine anything further from my truth. A global trauma has lasting repercussions on people’s psyches, how they live their lives, and how they move forward.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Investors want companies to sharpen their equity story and clarify the value of their sustainability initiatives. Here’s what company leaders can do.

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The City Fix

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This year is a critical moment for climate action. The mounting impacts of climate change, from floods and droughts to hurricanes and heat waves, are taking a major toll on human lives and economies globally — particularly in vulnerable developing nations.

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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.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

By Kate Garman, Executive Director, MetroLab Network On September 20, the National League of Cities is hosting an engaging discussion with MetroLab Network on innovative collaboration for cities and universities. Ahead of that discussion, we wanted to preview some of the work and findings MetroLab has published on the dynamics of partnering with universities.

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Engagement 103

Social Pinpoint

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Encouraging diverse communities to participate in community engagement can be an overwhelmingly tough task. It’s too often that these community members don’t participate in consultations for various reasons. Consulting with minorities is substantially different than the process of a general community consultation and can be extremely complicated and sometimes even frustrating.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

As the transition to electric cars gains momentum in India, new consumer needs are emerging related to product features, charging, channel preferences, flexible ownership models, and more.

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Operations 121

Homeroom

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

By: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education National and State data sets released over the past several weeks underscore the need for urgent, collective action to improve regular school attendance. While the latest data reflect the 2021-22 school year, when impacts of the pandemic were much more acute, it is important to note that rates Continue Reading The post Raising the Bar for Consistent School Attendance appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Education 94

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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.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Pedestrian zones offer a unique policy option for municipalities to explore that not only fosters community wellbeing but can also increase economic development, improve road safety and enhance mobility options for all residents. NLC’s guide on Pedestrian Zones defines these zones as “area[s] that are permanently, periodically or occasionally closed to vehicular traffic.

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Economic Development Development 102

The City Fix

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

You start the day frustrated, your alarm clock ringing 30 minutes earlier than usual to try to beat the thousands of other morning commuters out the door. Battling bottlenecks has become your daily drill, from the side road shortcuts to.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

With more than $2 trillion in federal funding entering the US economy, three steps can help governments meet the needs of communities previously excluded from federal funding implementation decisions.

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State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Some government agencies aren’t maximizing their hybrid cloud architecture because they’re operating two separate environments instead of leveraging the power of a unified strategy. A hybrid cloud is a mixed computing environment that combines private data center infrastructure with public cloud services, allowing data and applications to be shared between them.

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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-

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Professional Grant Writer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The project budget is often an afterthought in grant writing. When you’re working on a grant proposal, you probably spend most of your. The post Do your grant narrative and project budget align? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The UK space sector urgently seeks AI and machine learning (ML) experts to capitalise on emerging technologies, according to a recent survey A significant skills gap exists in the UK’s burgeoning space industry, with 95% of space organisations grappling with skills-related challenges. Among these, 37% lack software and data analysis expertise, with 21% explicitly requiring artificial intelligence and machine learning skills.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Growth champions are turning tech innovation into impact by focusing on growth analytics, sales productivity, and omnichannel experiences.

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State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

New Jersey CTO Chris Rein has served as chief of the New Jersey Office of Information Technology since 2018 when he was appointed by Gov. Phil Murphy. He produces and supports strategic policies, standards and requirements for the technological environment across all state agencies. StateTech Managing Editor Mickey McCarter chatted with Rein about the tech environment in New Jersey and how hybrid cloud infrastructure plays a role in fulfilling the technology objectives of state agencies.

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Management 83

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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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