Government Technology Insider

MARCH 21, 2024

Local government agencies have worked diligently to transform and modernize how services are delivered. But delivering unique experiences that streamline and personalize interactions with agencies isn’t always as easy as it might appear. To better understand what makes local government modernization successful, Government Technology Insider sat down with Josh Fruecht , Senior Sales Leader at Granicus , who has over 17 years of experience working in, and for, public sector organizations.

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GCN

MARCH 20, 2024

Artificial intelligence holds promise for creating budget-saving efficiencies, aiding in audits and helping with compliance. But the emerging technology also poses challenges that could affect spending.

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FedTech Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

Agencies face an uphill battle to scan, convert, tag and secure documents ahead of the National Archives and Records Administration’s deadline for digitizing permanent government records in June. Although the time, labor and cost savings of digital records will be beneficial to agencies, the sheer volume of records is daunting, requiring federal IT leaders to tap into an array of technology solutions to get the job done.

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GCN

MARCH 18, 2024

Policy researchers and government administrators often seem like they’re speaking different languages. A new book aims to help experts communicate more clearly, so their ideas can have real-world impacts.

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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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FedTech Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Upgrading to a 5G network is a simple matter for citizens; our carriers and phones do it for us. But when it comes to a government transition, there’s more advance work that needs to be done. The federal government’s move to 5G accelerated when the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 became law at the end of December 2023. The NDAA requires the Defense Department to develop private 5G networks at military bases and other DOD facilities.

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Next City

MARCH 20, 2024

Op-ed: Right-to-repair legislation is crucial to systemic change. But every item salvaged through America’s growing patchwork of local repair movements is its own victory.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 22, 2024

Generative AI is transforming financial services, offering opportunities for efficiency and innovation. As banks race to deploy gen AI, the right operating model can help unlock its potential.

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Homeroom

MARCH 18, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education Invites Applications for NPD Competitive Grant By: Beatriz Ceja, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) and Loredana Valtierra, Policy Advisor, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development (OPEPD) The need for bilingual and multilingual teachers is critical more than ever, as over five million of our public-school Continue Reading The post Raising the Bar for Multilingualism and English Learners Through a Re-Imagined Na

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GCN

MARCH 22, 2024

The new law lets municipalities know exactly how much affordable housing they have to build. It’s an approach that states are increasingly trying in an effort to pressure local governments to increase affordable options.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MARCH 22, 2024

By Amanda Karras, Executive Director, International Municipal Lawyers Association, and Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman, Legislative Director, Human Development, National League of Cities On March 15th, in Lindke v. Freed, the Supreme Court established the test for when local government officials are considered “state actors” for the purposes of the First Amendment when they post on social media.

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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.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 21, 2024

Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is a theoretical AI system with capabilities that rival those of a human. Many researchers believe we are still decades, if not centuries, away from achieving AGI.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Introduction Application owners are committed to developing new applications and enhancing existing ones rapidly as a top business priority. However, when it comes to mission-critical applications, whose availability is vital for business operations, owners must allocate dedicated time to design and rigorously test the resilience of their applications.

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GCN

MARCH 20, 2024

Two years into the $1 billion program, state and local governments are better prepared for cyber attacks. But funding remains an obstacle as under-resourced cybersecurity budgets struggle to keep up with mounting threats.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MARCH 21, 2024

From Seattle, Washington, to Doral, Florida, nearly 50 cities across the United States have moved forward over the last nine years to prioritize youth nature connection by participating in the Cities Connecting Children to Nature (CCCN) initiative, a joint national partnership with the Children & Nature Network.

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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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 18, 2024

The number of employees who use generative AI is expected to soar, freeing many to focus on higher-level cognitive work. Can organizations use this moment to make jobs more people centric?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

Summary Highly regulated enterprises and government agencies still maintain critical applications operating on legacy mainframe systems. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a 2023 report identifying critical federal IT legacy systems in need of modernization that were written in older languages, such as COBOL. According to GAO, reliance on older languages carries risks “such as a rise in procurement and operating costs, and a decrease in the availability of individuals with the

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

MARCH 21, 2024

In February, Change Healthcare, the largest health care payment processer in the United States, was the victim of a ransomware attack that disrupted services across the country. The attack threatened health care workers’ paychecks, impacted the.

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State Tech Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

Minnesota’s Driver and Vehicle Services wants to improve customer service. The agency acknowledges that getting a driver’s license and other services there can be a drag for some, intimidating for others and seemingly impossible for non-English speakers. “From our community listening sessions, we heard loud and clear that it was hard to get services from DVS, but it was significantly harder if you didn’t speak English,” says DVS Director Pong Xiong.

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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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 20, 2024

Global economic uncertainty elevated but consumers upbeat; China faces deflation, real estate problems, and FDI decline; EU growth stagnant; high US interest rates affecting households and companies.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 22, 2024

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GovLoop

MARCH 21, 2024

Building a large AI data model from scratch is prohibitively expensive for most organizations. But the release of AI foundation models, particularly large language models (LLM), has allowed organizations to take advantage of broader community investments in AI. But there’s a catch: Agencies need to tweak and train these models to meet their specific objectives, maintain privacy and ensure regulatory compliance.

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GCN

MARCH 19, 2024

Section 1115 Medicaid waivers can help states reduce health inequities by covering housing costs and providing meal support for vulnerable populations.

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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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 18, 2024

Two AI-enabled approaches are changing the way companies identify operational improvement opportunities. Individually powerful, together they can be transformative.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

MARCH 21, 2024

In February, Change Healthcare, the largest health care payment processer in the United States, was the victim of a ransomware attack that disrupted services across the country. The attack threatened health care workers’ paychecks, impacted the.

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State Tech Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

For frontline workers serving communities across America, the flow of information is crucial for running efficient operations that can expand and contract as demands dictate. That means being able to integrate data and real-time communications efficiently while staying resilient under even the most challenging circumstances. Modern voice platforms play an important role in this convergence of technology for first responders, acting as the reliable linchpin for all streams of information.

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GCN

MARCH 21, 2024

Schools face unique challenges in shoring up their cyber defenses. Just ask Baltimore County Public Schools. It suffered a successful attack in 2020, and while its cyber protection has improved, it still faces roadblocks.

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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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 20, 2024

With digitization, computing, and advanced technologies, the “attack surface” is now the sum of systems and capabilities that can be exploited by cyberattackers.

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Google Public Sector

MARCH 18, 2024

Assured Workloads is a modern cloud solution that allows companies to more easily run regulated workloads in many of Google Cloud’s global regions. Assured Workloads can help you ensure comprehensive data protection and regulatory compliance across your Google Cloud Organization. It allows you to apply specific security and compliance controls to a folder in support of your compliance requirements.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 20, 2024

Scientists have developed artificial intelligence to perform new tasks based on verbal or written instructions The development by researchers at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) holds promise for advancing robotics and natural language processing technologies. The study’s findings have been published in the journal Nature Neuroscience. AI controlling other AI models Performing an unknown task without prior training and then articulating instructions for others to reproduce is unique to hum

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GCN

MARCH 19, 2024

With more schools taking advantage of the federal policy that allows schools in high poverty areas to provide free breakfast and lunch to all attending students, researchers show the program's unexpected benefits to child health and family well-being.

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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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