Next City
MAY 30, 2023
In Louisville, community organizers are betting that a guaranteed income program will reduce community violence in disinvested neighborhoods – and prevent displacement of residents.
Summer Camp Programming
JUNE 2, 2023
SHOW NOTES This is the episode to listen to now, not when it’s too late! If you host a camp anywhere water falls from the sky, you need to have a plan ready. Unlike the rains down in Africa, these aren’t blessed days. Check out this week’s episode for new ideas (and remixed ideas from […] The post SCP 189: Remix: Spicing up Rainy Day appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 1, 2023
Three McKinsey partners discuss the untapped value in middle managers that most companies leave on the table.
Peak Proposals
JUNE 1, 2023
If you work on certain kinds of grant proposals, particularly proposals for research grants, you must cite sources that support your proposed solution, providing evidence of related work and data. Proposals for community-based projects often require references as well, such as citations to government reports, public datasets, or news articles. Proposal teams often struggle to create a system for organizing background research and correctly citing sources in their proposals.
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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.
FedTech Magazine
MAY 30, 2023
While much attention has been paid to the Department of Defense’s efforts to create a development, security and operations environment, civilian agencies’ moves toward DevSecOps have largely flown under the radar. But some are actively integrating security as a shared responsibility throughout the IT development lifecycle. “We’re seeing a real commitment to DevSecOps within federal civilian agencies,” says Nicole Burdette, a principal at MeriTalk.
Summer Camp Programming
JUNE 2, 2023
SHOW NOTES Kelie and Shauna discuss what constitutes acceptable reasons when to bring a staff member back after they’ve been fired. 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 20: Consequences of Actions appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Disaster Zone blog
JUNE 2, 2023
Some thoughts on how to integrate equity into your planning and actions.
State Tech Magazine
MAY 30, 2023
State and local governments face a complicated landscape for drones this year. Drone sales to states and localities are up, according to reports, but agencies are shifting how they spend that money. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 banned the use of any Chinese drones, including the popular brand DJI, by the U.S. Department of Defense and its contractors.
Paul Cairney
MAY 31, 2023
‘The Division of History, Heritage and Politics wishes to appoint two suitably qualified and experienced Grade 7/8 Lecturers in (1) International Politics, and (2) International Politics and Policy.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 1, 2023
Flexible work can deliver both better employee engagement and real estate savings. Here’s how tenants and investors can prepare.
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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.
Disaster Zone blog
MAY 30, 2023
Comparing policy differences between Europe and the United States.
Open Access Government - Technology News
JUNE 1, 2023
The ISACA, which supports people and businesses in pursuing digital trust, has recently made a commitment to bridging the cybersecurity skills gap in Europe, claiming Europe is facing big challenges The information systems audit and control association (ISACA) is committed to addressing the skills gap and promoting a safe digital environment to encourage success and innovation for European organisations by providing cybersecurity professionals with knowledge and skills in digital trust domains.
FedTech Magazine
MAY 31, 2023
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has no shortage of data to crunch as it seeks to understand and monitor global environmental conditions. Its challenge, rather, involves tying all that together and getting disparate data pipelines to feed into a single system. “We have so many satellites and ground-based observation sites collecting data from different sensors in different formats,” explains Sid Boukabara, former senior scientist with NOAA’s National Environmental Satellite, D
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 31, 2023
“I really worry that people are not taking this seriously enough … this fundamentally is going to be a shift in how we work and how we interact at a level that’s as big as anything we’ve seen in our lifetimes.” A leading business school professor talks about why he thinks the technology underlying ChatGPT is so transformative that he is betting his career on it.
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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.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JUNE 1, 2023
Magnetic. Empathetic. Kind. These are a few words that come to mind when I think of Allyson Fryhoff, managing director of nonprofit and nonprofit healthcare business at Amazon Web Services (AWS). When I sat down with Allyson to uncover her life’s purpose, who inspires her, what drives her to make the world a better place, her favorite Amazon Leadership Principle, and how the power of technology can be used for good, it was clear to me that her various life experiences, like each of us, have help
Microsoft Public Sector
MAY 31, 2023
Will this allow cross-agency information sharing? For example, can I share an SP list from VA to DHS or HHS partners (no PII or PHI, of course)?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 2, 2023
Software companies struggling with shrinking margins can unlock the power of pricing by considering five actions for profitability in a market focused on efficient growth.
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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.
Disaster Zone blog
JUNE 2, 2023
What the Kirkland verdict means for emergency preparedness.
Grant Writing Made Easy
MAY 30, 2023
As we prepare for the second half of 2023, it’s vital to take a moment and consider the exciting developments on the horizon in the realm of ChatGPT and generative AI, and more specifically, how these advancements could influence the landscape of grant writing. Unveiling the Power of GPT-4: Key Enhancements and Their Impacts The recent unveiling of GPT-4, the latest iteration of ChatGPT, has brought with it several impressive enhancements.
Microsoft Public Sector
MAY 30, 2023
I'm curious if this is a supported solution as if I have issues with it can I open a Premiere Support ticket with Microsoft to assist?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 30, 2023
In marketing, personalization is when seller organizations use data to tailor messages to specific users’ preferences.
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Grant Training Center
MAY 30, 2023
Successful grant writers possess a variety of characteristics that contribute to their effectiveness. These are learned through experience, various proposal submissions, collaborative efforts with colleagues, and focus and determination. Thus, successful grant writers: Strong Research Skills: Can identify relevant funding opportunities , understand the funding organization’s priorities and requirements, and gather supporting data and evidence for their proposals.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
JUNE 1, 2023
Some recent derailments and other rail incidents have had something in common: they involved longer freight trains. Federal rail regulators are investigating the exact causes of these incidents and GAO has not examined them. But, we have reviewed.
GovLoop
JUNE 1, 2023
In today’s highly contested cyber environments, agencies must be faster and smarter than even the most sophisticated adversary. Retroactive analysis and periodic scans aren’t enough. And even with the best tools, you must assume that attackers will — or already did — find their way in. Only a proactive cyber defense will help you stop attackers early enough in the kill chain so that threats don’t become costly incidents.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 30, 2023
Research suggests that AI uptake remains low and points to how companies in the region can overcome the hurdles delaying the capture of AI’s potentially high rewards.
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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.
The City Fix
MAY 30, 2023
To cut transport emissions, moving vehicles away from burning fossil fuels is a fundamental step. However, the e-mobility transition is not only an opportunity to reduce emissions but to modernize mobility across the board, from expanding access to public transport.
Microsoft Public Sector
MAY 30, 2023
Great article Ken!
Open Access Government - Technology News
JUNE 2, 2023
In the modern world of communications, the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) is often taken for granted; what can we do to prepare for the PSTN switch off? Many of us take PSTN for granted. You pick up your mobile phone, dial a number, and are connected to somebody within an organisation without a thought of how that call gets there. What is the PSTN switch off?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 31, 2023
Economic pressures and the push toward more-sustainable practices are driving next-generation automation technologies, benefiting farmers, regulators, and consumers alike.
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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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