Sat.Jun 03, 2023 - Fri.Jun 09, 2023

article thumbnail

Data Protection and Privacy in Community Engagement

Social Pinpoint

In today’s digital world, online platforms and digital engagement tools have played a significant role in connecting communities closer together with their local and federal governments. As we continue to connect with our communities and capture private and personal data the need for understanding the impact of data protection and privacy in community engagement is essential.

article thumbnail

New York Finally Gets Its First Worker-Owned Cooperative Cocktail Bar

Next City

Despite the exploitative labor environment in bars and restaurants, this may be the first worker-owned cooperative in New York City’s hospitality sector.

295
295
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

AZ Begins to See the End of Water

Disaster Zone blog

Groundwater can’t be replaced anytime soon.

203
203
article thumbnail

Windows 365 Enterprise meets FedRAMP requirements

Microsoft Public Sector

We’re excited to announce that customers using US Government Community Cloud (GCC) environment and Microsoft Azure can now purchase Windows 365 Enterprise and deploy their Cloud PCs in Microsoft Azure commercial regions. Windows 365 Enterprise has been assessed by a Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorized auditor to meet FedRAMP High requirements at data centers within the Continental US and has an agency authorization at FedRAMP Moderate.

article thumbnail

Municipal Maintenance Guide: Inspections

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.

article thumbnail

Unlocking commerce in the metaverse

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Consumers already know what they want at the intersection of virtual and physical retail. It’s up to companies to evolve their strategies to capture growth and long-term value.

132
132
article thumbnail

Hyperautomation Adoption Increases Across Federal Agencies

FedTech Magazine

Several federal agencies have embraced artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotic process automation and digital process automation to streamline processes and optimize efficiency, but few have put all of the pieces together to adopt hyperautomation. “In the commercial world, there’s a lot of interest and investment in hyperautomation for the returns that it can provide,” says Jason Payne, CTO for Microsoft Federal.

More Trending

article thumbnail

Local Governments Continue to Prioritize Broadband Expansion

State Tech Magazine

Broadband expansion remains a priority for state and local governments. Reports indicate that both Placer County, Calif., and Crawford County, Pa., are set to bolster their broadband networks. According to Placer County, its Board of Supervisors approved $31 million in funding to bring broadband to new neighborhoods, expanding to almost 11,000 new homes.

article thumbnail

Generative AI and the future of HR

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A chatbot may not take your job—but it will almost certainly change it. Here’s how to start thinking about putting gen AI to work for you.

132
132
article thumbnail

Advanced Analytics Is Changing How Agencies Fight Fraud

FedTech Magazine

The Department of Justice is using advanced data analytics to discover suspicious healthcare activity, enabling the agency to crack down on healthcare fraud. Through analytics, 16 people in Michigan and Ohio — including 12 physicians — were sentenced last year for their roles in submitting more than $250 million in false claims and illegally distributing more than 6.6 million opioid pills.

109
109
article thumbnail

State Farm Pulling Out of Home Insurance Market in California

Disaster Zone blog

Rates statewide went up 30 percent year over year.

189
189
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

How Cities are Leading in the Fight Against Plastic Pollution

The City Fix

“Plastic kills, and the damages of plastic pollution have no borders. We cannot beat plastic pollution if we don’t tackle climate change, environmental loss and food crises at the same time.” That was the powerful message Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo.

article thumbnail

What do higher education students want from online learning?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

McKinsey surveyed more than 7,000 students in 17 countries to find out which elements of online higher education they value most.

Education 121
article thumbnail

Why Data Leaders Are Talking About Outcomes

GovLoop

Discussions about the value of an enterprise approach to data governance often miss an important point: The difference it actually makes to anyone outside the IT department or the chief data officer’s (CDO) team. That is, how do issues like data quality, data maturity, compliance monitoring and so on actually contribute to the well-being of a community or improve service to constituents?

article thumbnail

Disaster Zone Podcast: How the Media Covers Disasters

Disaster Zone blog

You need to look at the media as a partner.

124
124
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

The UK’s AI industry explored as Secretary of State leads roundtable

Open Access Government - Technology News

A new roundtable at Downing Street proves insightful as top AI executives discuss the potential and associated challenges of the UK’s dynamic AI industry In attendance were 20 esteemed leaders in the field of artificial intelligence, including Minister for AI and Intellectual Property, Viscount Camrose; Government Chief Scientific Adviser, Dame Angela Mclean; Baroness Joanna Shields from BenevolentAI; and Matt Clifford from ARIA.

article thumbnail

Pixels of progress: A microregional perspective on global development

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

When the world is broken down into microregions on a granular level, a true pattern of growth emerges.

article thumbnail

Grant Trainers – Who’s the Expert?

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Years ago, the Grant Professionals Association started the Conference Navigators Program as part of their annual conference. They pair regular attendees with first-timers a month or two before the conference. Conference navigators typically email first-timers before the event, sharing advice, and offering to answer any questions. I always warn to dress in layers that can overcome fluctuating room temperatures; bring comfortable shoes; participate in one or two of the social activities; and make

article thumbnail

Emergency Preparedness for Long Term Care Facilities

Disaster Zone blog

The basics of what is needed.

124
124
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Re: Satisfying CMMC IA.L2-3.5.3 MFA requirement with Windows Hello for Business

Microsoft Public Sector

One challenge with the policy setting, "Interactive logon: Require Windows Hello for Business or smart card," is that it requires that a WHFB PIN has already been created for the user. If an existing employee must sign into a device for the first time (device replacement, employee moves to a new location) or if a new employee is issued a device, it presents a challenge.

article thumbnail

Author Talks: Why problem solving is the key to innovation

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Dr. Sheena Iyengar unlocks the power of innovation in six easy steps.

112
112
article thumbnail

AWS launches first GovTech Accelerator to drive innovation in government

AWS Public Sector Blog

Across the United States, many 911 centers are running on legacy technology vulnerable to disaster-related outages , while others face staffing gaps as high as 50%. Courts and other justice and public safety organizations are targeted by a rising number of cyber events , as the digitization of paper workloads increases the amount of sensitive data requiring secure storage.

article thumbnail

Specialization Makes Our Life Harder

Disaster Zone blog

We need to better define who we are and what we do.

113
113
article thumbnail

Municipal Maintenance: Ready, Set, Inspect!

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.

article thumbnail

Fairfax County Police Launch New Survey To Measure Public Trust

zencity

In June 2023, the Fairfax County (Virginia) Police Department launched a new public survey to better understand residents’ trust and satisfaction with the department. The survey instrument, Blockwise , will allow the police department to holistically understand neighborhood issues while improving the agency’s responsiveness to local community concerns and priorities.

article thumbnail

‘The creative process is fabulously unpredictable. A great idea cannot be predicted’

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

In this episode of The Quarterly Interview: Provocations to Ponder, Jony Ive, the former design head of Apple, talks about what it takes for the creative process to thrive at any company.

article thumbnail

The Road to Resiliency

GovLoop

Agencies need true cyber resilience: the ability to bounce back from any type of cyber event — from malicious attacks to network outages — without missing a beat. A modernized backup and recovery approach enables agencies to recover quickly and empowers them to not just keep systems running, but to also effectively support the business processes at the heart of an organization.

article thumbnail

Reduction in AM Radio Availability Will Impact EAS

Disaster Zone blog

The Emergency Alert System (EAS) uses AM radio spectrum.

100
100
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Deloitte’s Smart Factory Believers Program empowers next-generation STEM learning at District of Columbia Public Schools with support from AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

Integrating science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) into K12 education that teaches skills-based learning with real-world applications can help students develop critical thinking skills. As we shape the next generation of innovators, dynamic STEM education goes beyond advancing math and science competencies—it helps students build confidence and problem-solving capabilities in a hands-on learning environment.

article thumbnail

Reimagining economic growth in Africa: Turning diversity into opportunity

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Africa’s economy downshifted over the last decade, yet half of its people live in countries that have thrived on the continent. Africa has the human capital and natural resources to accelerate productivity and reimagine its economic growth, which is, more than ever, vital for the welfare of the world.

article thumbnail

How Can Automation Affect Your Agency? 

GovLoop

Robotic process automation (RPA) has become necessary for agencies to perform their missions efficiently, and there’s multiple levels of automation that your organization can choose to utilize. What are the types of automation, and how can they assist your agency?

article thumbnail

IAEM Bulletin — Disaster Zone Column for May

Disaster Zone blog

“The Phases of a Disaster.

100
100
article thumbnail

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.