GCN

DECEMBER 11, 2023

COMMENTARY | By rethinking its recruitment processes, technology and organization, one city cut the time it took to fill vacancies by 38% in two years.

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Public Sector 102

Summer Camp Programming

DECEMBER 11, 2023

SHOW NOTES In this episode, Shauna and Kelie get raw with Joel Van Egbert as they discuss ways camp directors can improve the mindset, conditions, and retention rates of camp counselors. #CampJesus Joel’s email: joel@wildchild.camp Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com HOSTS KELIE COOK SHAUNA […] The post Ep 26: Camp is for the Counselor with Joel Van Egbert first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Serving on a corporate board can open new career vistas while rounding out your skills and experience. But how do you join one? Here are six steps to becoming a board member.

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Disaster Zone blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Insights from a long-serving state-level elected official.

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Elected Officials 202

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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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NLC (National League of Cities)

DECEMBER 12, 2023

On December 12, 1924, at 9:30 a.m., 10 municipal leaders from across the country sat down together at a table in Fraser Hall at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas.

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GCN

DECEMBER 13, 2023

States from California to Texas are increasingly investing in mental health as a recognition takes hold that the status quo isn’t working.

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Management 142

Disaster Zone blog

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Sad but true, it is just something we need to deal with.

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Management 184

State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Providing efficient services is a key goal for many state and local agencies. Avoiding office visits and long lines appeals to citizen stakeholders and agency staff alike. Using contact centers to speed and simplify service delivery is now a common practice. But can you update and modernize to meet ever-changing needs and ever-growing demand for services?

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Super Library Marketing

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Photo courtesy of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library This is the fifth installment in the 2024 series of social media guides for libraries. It includes: Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Next week, we’ll cover Twitter/X. Stay tuned! LinkedIn for libraries The number of libraries using LinkedIn for marketing remained steady this year. 21 percent of libraries say they post to the platform, according to the 2023 Super Library Marketing Survey.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the third quarter 2023, the economies of most countries in Southeast Asia showed pockets of growth and resilience, despite the cumulative effects of monetary tightening and slower global demand.

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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.

Parks And Recreation

Disaster Zone blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

There was a 10-month vacancy.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Cities, towns and villages across the United States took bold actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, initiating thousands of policies aimed at improving public health, city operations, infrastructure, housing and workforce development. These actions reflect the innovative potential demonstrated by local governments nationwide. Governments are often compelled to innovate out of necessity.

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Google Public Sector

DECEMBER 12, 2023

We are in the midst of a new era of research and innovation across disciplines and industries. Researchers increasingly rely on computational methods to drive their discoveries, and AI-infused tools supercharge the need for powerful computational resources. Not only is the speed of discovery accelerating, the workflows used to make these discoveries are also rapidly advancing.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Retailers face costly packaging supply constraints, making it harder to contend with consumer and regulatory pressure to be more sustainable. Four actions can help.

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Sustainability 141

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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.

Government

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

DECEMBER 13, 2023

If you’re in an accident or having a heart attack, you need the quickest care available. You probably don’t have time to check whether the nearest hospital takes your insurance. And once you’ve recovered, the last thing you need is a surprise medical.

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Grant Training Center

DECEMBER 11, 2023

When the donor is expecting excellence, resourcefulness, and a keen awareness of how best to assure outcomes that make a difference, the best way to meet their needs is to incorporate the three essentials for grant success. The three essentials for grant success are ingredients, preparation, and presentation. All of these are crucial, equally important, and required for success.

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GCN

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A survey of more than 5,000 U.S. homeless services workers found that 12% qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and 9% for housing vouchers.

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Housing 113

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Discover how our authors’ words inspired our designers’ most creative choices, offering a hopeful view of a future fueled by sustainable, inclusive growth.

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Sustainability 143

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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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State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Government agencies have typically lagged slightly behind other sectors when it comes to technology adoption, but it’s clear that IT modernization has become a top concern for state and local governments. The National Association of State Chief Information Officers lists both legacy modernization and IT consolidation/optimization among state CIOs’ top 10 priorities for this year.

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FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Top intelligence officials stressed the importance of partnerships — whether the collaboration be with other agencies, allies, academia or industry — in talks Monday at the 2023 Department of Defense Intelligence Information System Worldwide Conference in Portland, Ore. “We’re talking about leveraging emerging technologies,” said Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, commander of Air Force Cyber.

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GCN

DECEMBER 13, 2023

With more than 13,000 people dying in alcohol-related crashes in 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is exploring ways that cars and trucks could use sensors to block people from driving drunk.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Philanthropic capital can help communities achieve more racially equitable outcomes. Our interactive maps reveal where the funds are going and where they are needed.

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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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Center for Community Progress

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The National Land Bank Network (NLBN) at the Center for Community Progress is a community of practice to unite and support the over 300 land banks operating throughout the country. The NLBN brings land bank leaders together to share knowledge, network, and leverage their strengths to better inform policy change and strengthen land banking as a tool.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Government agencies know customer experience (CX) is central to their missions, and they invest energy, time and money to understand and improve it. Executive Order 14058 made CX a top federal priority and linked it to rebuilding trust in government, while at the state and local levels, organizations have long focused on constituent services as their bread and butter.

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GCN

DECEMBER 14, 2023

K-12 schools are especially vulnerable to cyberattack because they lack the cybersecurity expertise and funding essential to protecting students' sensitive information.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Organizations with innovation cultures realize more value from strategic technology investments than their peers do, our latest digital survey finds.

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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

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Abuse, while often present alongside fraud and waste, can cause substantial losses to the federal government on its own. For example, the Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General reported that potential abuse of overtime pay within one VA.

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Government 91

Professional Grant Writer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Grant writing is extremely competitive; even the best prepared organizations often fail. To increase your chances of success, here are four of the. The post The 4 most common grant writing mistakes appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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GCN

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Some cities with a high number of lead pipes would be given more than the 10 years set by the EPA to replace them. The exception in the proposed rule is drawing criticism from residents and environmentalists.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2023

With support from a like-minded investor, Agreena is building a farmer-centric, global ecosystem to propel adoption of regenerative agriculture practices and remove carbon from the atmosphere.

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Sustainability 123

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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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