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Building Capacity to Scale Zero-Emission Buses

The City Fix

In the Wadala neighborhood of Mumbai, representatives from Kigali, Durban and Mauritius filed into a low, yellow-walled room. They took their seats in rows equipped with desktop computers. Ordinarily, these desks would be filled with the staff responsible for tracking real-time.

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SCP 191: C.A.F.E. Bags

Summer Camp Programming

SHOW NOTES C.A.F.E. Bags, which stands for Challenges, Activities, Feats, and Entertainment, is a brand new idea brought to you by Curt and Chris. These bags work great for rainy days and hot weather days that keep everyone inside. Or you can schedule this as an everyday activity time! The guys give you gobs of […] The post SCP 191: C.A.F.E. Bags first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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Five paths to TSR outperformance

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

It’s hard for companies to significantly beat long-term market TSR, harder still for the largest corporations, and hardest of all in the face of low growth. But industry endowment needn’t be destiny.

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Applying AI in Healthcare: Netsmart AI Data Lab

AWS Public Sector Blog

Over the past decade, billions of federal dollars have been invested in reshaping how hospitals and clinics manage their health records. But in human services, post-acute and community-based services — the segments of care dedicated to mental health, substance use, home care, hospice and the environments people live in — change has been slower to come.

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

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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You Think You Are Busy Responding to Disasters!

Disaster Zone blog

Try being the secretary of state.

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Internet skyrockets to 1.88 billion websites and still growing

Open Access Government - Technology News

The Internet has grown incredibly over the last 30 years, with 1.88 billion online websites.This has drastically changed how we communicate, conduct business, and get information. Speaking on the data, Edith Reads from TradingPlatforms.com said. “From its humble beginnings as a government research project, the Internet has transformed how we live and interact.

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How To Use ChatGPT To Build Target Personas and Hit the Mark ?Every Time With Your Library Promotions

Super Library Marketing

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Terrance is a senior in high school, with a bright future ahead of him. He’s gregarious, curious, and extroverted. He lives with his dad and two younger siblings. His dad is managing to make ends meet, but there isn’t a lot of money left over for things like vacations or extra-curricular activities.

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StateRAMP on AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

What do Amazon Web Services (AWS) public sector customers need to know about the State Risk and Authorization Management Program ( StateRAMP) and how can you use AWS to help meeting StateRAMP requirements? In this blog post, learn a quick recap on what StateRAMP is and how it differs from the similar Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program ( FedRAMP ).

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The Affordable Housing Crisis Grows While Efforts to Increase Supply Fall Short

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Shortages of affordable housing are a long-standing challenge in the United States. High interest rates and low inventory are contributing to this issue, as is the growing number of millennials, who are looking for larger homes to raise families. For.

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Tech talent in transition: Seven technology trends reshaping telcos

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

With technologies like edge computing, AI, and xRAN transforming telecom, leaders are reassessing how to capture value. Rethinking talent is a key piece of the puzzle.

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Overcoming Operational Challenges in Parks & Recreation

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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State and Local Agencies Make Data-Driven Decisions with Hybrid Cloud

State Tech Magazine

State and local governments have long had good reasons to operate IT infrastructure on-premises, particularly when it comes to data storage. Some data, such as information that includes citizens’ Social Security numbers, is too sensitive to quickly trust its care to others. But the inability to share data in siloed systems undercuts the effectiveness of government decision-making, creating an occasional dilemma as to how officials can be kept informed effectively.

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Disaster Zone Podcast: ‘Becoming a Local Emergency Management Director’

Disaster Zone blog

We have thousands of counties and cities in the United States. Each of them should have someone designated as the local emergency management director.

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Effective Workforce Case Management Helps Maintain Employee Trust

GovLoop

In an ideal world, workplace disputes wouldn’t happen. Unfortunately, that’s not the reality we live in. And with President Biden’s Executive Order (EO) on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce calling for the creation of a governmentwide diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) plan and agency-specific strategic plans, the order gives workers a clearer path than they had before to lodge complaints.

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What is Web3?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Web3 is a term used to describe the next iteration of the internet, one that is built on blockchain technology and is communally controlled by its users.

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

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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NASCIO 2023 Annual: Arizona's Ryan Murray Outlines Whole-of-State Cybersecurity

State Tech Magazine

At the National Association of State Chief Information Officers’ annual conference, Arizona interim CISO Ryan Murray spoke Monday at a workshop panel on whole-of-state cybersecurity. Prior to the workshop, StateTech spoke to Murray about similar security initiatives in Arizona. STATETECH: Can you tell us a little bit about your background? Murray: I worked at Maricopa County before coming to the state.

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National Guard Relies on Outside Experts to Train Cyber Workers

FedTech Magazine

Members of the National Guard wear multiple hats. They can be called up at a moment’s notice to support the full-time military overseas, to assist first responders during a natural disaster or other emergency at home, and most of them have civilian jobs as well. With those wide-ranging duties on their plates, National Guard members who work in cybersecurity must be prepared for any number of possible threats.

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Powering AI: The growing energy challenge

Open Access Government - Technology News

Powering AI: AI holds great potential in various fields, from coding to driving, but widespread adoption could lead to an energy demand surpassing some nations. Alex de Vries, founder of Digiconomist, warns about the energy footprint of AI in a commentary for Joule Since 2022, generative AI , including OpenAI’s ChatGPT , has experienced explosive growth.

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A vision for medical affairs 2030: Five priorities for patient impact

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

In 2018, we foresaw medical affairs playing a more strategic role and contributing greater patient impact. That future is now; there’s work to be done to realize it and reach the next level vision.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

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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The Ethics and Governance of Generative AI:  

NLC (National League of Cities)

Comparing Municipal Policies in Boston MA, San Jose CA, Seattle WA and Tempe AZ A s Artificial Intelligence, particularly generative AI, becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, the need for responsible and transparent guidelines becomes paramount. Several U.S.

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Overcoming Challenges With Observability

GovLoop

As agencies take steps to innovate — such as expanding reliance on the cloud and adding new apps, integrations, and automations — their IT ecosystems become more complex. There are more places things can go wrong and more pressure to fix them quickly. You Can’t Fix What You Can’t See The task of monitoring these complex systems gets more complicated, too.

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Launch of new sustainable technology products and services agreement

Open Access Government - Technology News

A new sustainable tech agreement with 172 suppliers set to launch on October 31, 2023 The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has recently granted a comprehensive agreement contract for technology-related products and services, which includes a specialised category for acquiring and overseeing IT resources with a greater emphasis on sustainability. Agreement overview The Technology Products and Associated Services 2 agreement continues the progress of its predecessor, which is set to conclude in Dece

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The McKinsey Crossword: Women in the Workplace | No. 149

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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Boost Revenue With Simple Short-Term Rental Registration and Tax Collections

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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What is a tax lien sale and why is it a bad way of dealing with vacant properties?

Center for Community Progress

Property tax delinquency is an early warning sign of a property’s decline, years of unpaid property taxes suggest that an owner has walked away from the basic responsibilities of property ownership. When vacant properties are allowed to languish for years, unmaintained and falling apart, they harm the economy, safety, and health of individuals and communities.

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Don’t Let “Perfect” Be the Enemy Of Good Grant Writing

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Once upon a time, in a cubicle far, far away, I saw an announcement for a senior grant writing position at a national organization. At first glance, it seemed like a dream job. Then, I read further. Under the qualifications heading, it stated that they were looking for a grant writer who never made a mistake—that perfection was the goal for every grant submitted.

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Recognizing Role Models and Commemorative Celebrations 

NLC (National League of Cities)

As we conclude the month-long observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, we wrapped up our blog series by inviting members of NLC’s Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) constituency group to call out their role models and highlight any exciting events occurring in their community to commemorate this significant month.

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Preparing for liftoff: Volocopter and Wisk chart the path to the skies for eVTOLS

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Dirk Hoke and Brian Yutko, CEOs of Volocopter and Wisk, respectively, discuss the possibilities, challenges, and opportunities in the process of commercializing future air mobility.

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Maximizing Municipal Budgets: Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners

Speaker: Noratek

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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How to Implement Innovations

GovLoop

If you’re going to innovate, you need to have a place to do it and the people to do it with. The city of Philadelphia has a robust Public Technology and Innovation team within its Office of Innovation and Technology. It was one of the first cities in the nation to form such a unit. The team builds out the city’s capacity to innovate by exploring several areas of community and workforce.

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How to Launch a Game-Changing Artificial Intelligence Pilot

FedTech Magazine

After seeing the acceleration of generative artificial intelligence, agencies are increasingly interested in what AI pilots have to offer. Some, such as the Department of Homeland Security, want to automate data collection from PDFs, processing tens of thousands with generative AI to sort them into groups. The use case of interacting with information collected in this manner in a ChatGPT-esque interface is called enterprise chat data, and it’s making unstructured data accessible to nonexperts.

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Controversial Opinion: Why Your Library Should Stop Using the “R” Word in Your Promotions (Please!)

Super Library Marketing

Watch this video now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 211 This one may be controversial but… I want you to stop using the “R” word in your library promotions. What is the “R” word, and what should you say instead? I’m going to explain in this episode. Plus someone will receive kudos! Do you have a suggestion for a topic for a future episode?

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Emerging technology trends in Asia

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

McKinsey has identified 15 major global technology trends, led by generative AI, that have the most potential to change how we live and work.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.