Citizen Lab

MARCH 13, 2023

From costly expenses to loss of control, several misconceptions about community engagement can hinder local governments from unlocking the full potential of participatory democracy to this day. In this blog post, we’ll explore five of the most-heard myths and why they’re not true. Many of the myths about community engagement stem from the days when engaging with residents was limited to in-person… The post 5 most common myths about community engagement appeared first on Citizen

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Paul Cairney

MARCH 14, 2023

This post (1) summarises my oral evidence to the Scottish Parliament Finance and Public Administration Committee Inquiry ‘Public Administration – Effective Scottish Government decision-making’, and (2) introduces my report ‘What is effective government?’.

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Disaster Zone blog

MARCH 13, 2023

Drought, rain, snow, more snow, rain, more rain. More drought?

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 17, 2023

We have all been there. It’s time to draft a problem statement, and as grant professionals we know data is a necessary element to prove the need for our community. So where do you start? If you did not immediately think “the U.S. Census Bureau”, let me encourage you to always leap to that conclusion. And why wouldn’t you? The mission of the U.S. Census Bureau is to “serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.

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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.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 13, 2023

Decision making is simply the process of making a choice. But decision making often isn’t easy and can be particularly complex in an organizational context.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MARCH 13, 2023

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law in 2021, provided $350 billion in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to state, local, territorial and Tribal governments.

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FedTech Magazine

MARCH 17, 2023

Hybrid work presents unique security challenges that can put data and systems at risk. Devices may be more easily compromised off-premises, and agencies can face major breaches if those devices are then connected to their networks. Hybrid work also increases reliance on cloud-based applications, which provide a much larger attack surface for bad actors if not properly secured.

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Security 101

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 16, 2023

Affordable broadband with wraparound support could expand access to cost-efficient virtual health for underserved communities. Seven actions could help state and local leaders unlock this opportunity.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 17, 2023

This is a guest post by Rikesh Shah, outgoing head of open innovation at Transport for London, on behalf of the AWS Institute from Amazon Web Services (AWS), a thought leadership and executive education program to accelerate digital transformation for public sector executives. London’s transport authority uses data sharing principles to solve city-wide challenges like air quality and safety.

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Disaster Zone blog

MARCH 16, 2023

It is not an after-action report, it a map forward for businesses and governments.

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Speaker: Noratek

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.

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Center for Community Progress

MARCH 16, 2023

By Tarik Abdelazim , Director, National Technical Assistance, Center for Community Progress Before I came to Community Progress, I spent eight years in public service in my hometown, Binghamton, New York. As the Director of Planning, Housing, and Community Development from 2010-13, I watched the tax foreclosure process and subsequent tax auction displace tenants, deprive homeowners of equity, and attract the worst kind of bidders—many of whom were the same notorious slumlords evading code offici

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 13, 2023

Investments in climate technology are still increasing, defying the headwinds that affected most capital markets. We identify eight factors for deploying capital in this resilient space.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

Tax administrators at all levels of government face challenges due to legacy systems that lack functionality, scalability, and flexibility. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is helping leading tax authorities around the world to migrate and modernize their mission critical tax systems in the cloud, allowing them to achieve better service reliability, scalability, and security, while paving the way for new and innovative business functionality.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MARCH 17, 2023

Attend In Person or Remote and Be Part of the Official Launch of Microsoft Federal’s FedMakers Community Register Now FedMake attendees often say the most valuable outcome is connecting with their peers to explore and share their experiences and approaches to solving common unmet challenges. Join us in-person at the Reston Garage or remotely from your computer, to see the solutions developed using the Power Platform during that week's FedMake event.

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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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Barrett & Greene

MARCH 14, 2023

The 1953 membership photo of the National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO) shows a world in which men dominated the positions of budget officers. This wouldn't have been a surprise to anyone at the time. But the world has changed -- and more than many might guess. Consider the February NASBO webinar that featured an all-female panel including Oregon's Kate Nass, who served as NASBO president from 2020 to 2022; Colorado's Lauren Larson (this year's president) and Ohio's Kimberly Murni

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 13, 2023

Growth in China’s buoyant medtech market is tapering as policy uncertainties persist. Five approaches to refocus commercial operations can help navigate these challenges.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 13, 2023

Professor Robert Wille at the Technical University of Munich and the Software Competence Center Hagenberg discusses when quantum computing applications and knowledge are required – and when not Quantum computing is a rapidly developing research domain with enormous progress in hardware and software. This progress sparks huge interest in both academia and industry – leading to many applications from various domains, such as physics, chemistry, finance, and optimization.

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State Tech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2023

During pandemic lockdowns, cities and counties set up mobile testing stations to check residents for COVID-19. These outdoor stations often relied on 5G wireless networks to handle the high concentration of smartphones, wireless scanners, tablets, notebooks and sensors involved in administering the tests and documenting patients’ information.

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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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GCN

MARCH 14, 2023

While many government employees reuse credentials that have been compromised and put online, one expert warned MFA is not the “silver bullet” solution.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 17, 2023

Facing critical staff shortages, state Chief Administrative Officers are moving forward with newly invigorated strategies for attracting and retaining workers.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 16, 2023

The way we use computers and technology is rapidly changing, here Paul Grosvenor, Director at Optima Systems Ltd explores the search engines of the future and how AI and ML will change the way we access information Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) articles appear all over the press at the moment and they hint at genuinely impressive developments.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

MARCH 14, 2023

While women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, they continue to earn less than men and remain underrepresented in management roles. Today, in recognition of Equal Pay Day, we look at our new report on the gender pay gap and women’s.

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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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Disaster Zone blog

MARCH 16, 2023

TikToc is a poster child for this.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 17, 2023

In the face of industry headwinds, pharmacies can work to make the most of their distinct advantages to meet shifting consumer needs.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 15, 2023

In 2022, Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched the Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative (ASDI) Global Hackathon , part of a new collaboration with the International Research Centre in Artificial Intelligence, under the auspices of UNESCO. Participants were asked to use their creativity, intelligence, and technical skills to build sustainability solutions using data from ASDI on any AWS Cloud services to build solutions that support one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from the U

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GCN

MARCH 16, 2023

More than 50 town halls addressing accessibility, affordability, devices and digital skills will help Iowa’s Department of Management ensure that all residents can participate in the digital economy.

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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-

Budgeting

Disaster Zone blog

MARCH 16, 2023

The march toward Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 17, 2023

Women are well represented in the country’s workforce but are relatively scarce at the top—and that won’t change anytime soon given current promotion trends. Yet companies can act to turn the tide.

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Leadership 101

Super Library Marketing

MARCH 15, 2023

Select this to watch the video The #LibraryMarketing Show, Episode 181: You are a solo librarian. You have only five minutes every day to promote your library. WHAT ON EARTH DO YOU DO? That was a question submitted by one of you in the Super Library Marketing survey a few months ago. The answer to this question is the focus of this episode. Plus we’ll give away kudos to public libraries in two states.

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Social Media 78

GCN

MARCH 15, 2023

With the One Stop portal, organizations in Massachusetts can apply for economic development grants across three agencies, and grant administrators can more easily manage programs and ensure regional equity.

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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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