FedTech Magazine
JANUARY 30, 2024
Integrated artificial intelligence is opening the door to exciting possibilities in client computing and databases as it sparks a wave of innovation across the technology industry. Semiconductor giant AMD has made significant strides by integrating AI engines with client systems, from fourth-generation, Windows 11-supported Epyc and Ryzen processors to its MI300X virtual machines.
GovLoop
JANUARY 31, 2024
Goal: Ensure that agencies are staying, if not current with technology, no more than one or two cycles behind. People use assorted metaphors to describe modernization: a journey, construction project, ballgame, etc. But Heather T. Kowalski, Chief Information Officer for Interpol Washington, calls it something else: a lava flow. One improvement needs to solidify, she said, before others can follow, advancing a little further each time.
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FedTech Magazine
JANUARY 31, 2024
Federal technologists want to know how zero-trust security applies to more specific use cases as their agencies begin to integrate tools ahead of the looming compliance deadline. The Advanced Technology Academic Research Center’s Zero Trust Working Group, consisting of government and industry security experts, is currently discussing how to approach the future of the model.
Next City
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Op-ed: De-industrialization isn’t just a Detroit story. It’s also the story of Silicon Valley, whose crown jewel, San Jose, urbanized to house workers for now long-outsourced microchip factories.
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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.
Next City
JANUARY 29, 2024
Vigilante urbanism: A pair of activists have taken up the job of building seating at Berkeley’s bus stops. Will the city step up to meet the need – and fulfill its responsibilities to its residents?
Summer Camp Programming
JANUARY 30, 2024
SHOW NOTES Curt and Chris discuss various puzzle activities that can be a great addition to your camp program. They share their experiences with puzzle hunts, races, and escape rooms, highlighting the appeal of problem-solving over narrative. Four distinct puzzle-based camp activities are detailed including Station Puzzle Races and Puzzle Hunts. They share insights on […] The post SCP 198: Unleashing Your Campers’ Inner Problem Solver: Puzzle Hunts and More first appeared on Summer Camp Pr
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
GCN
JANUARY 30, 2024
For some families, it can take more than a decade to connect children to appropriate mental health resources once they show symptoms. Amid a growing youth mental health crisis, one state is developing an online portal to shave that wait time down.
Next City
JANUARY 30, 2024
Mayors are engaged in next-level problem-solving.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 29, 2024
By United States Interagency Council on Homelessness Executive Director Jeff Olivet When the work of homelessness makes you feel hopeless, don’t give up, and don’t give in to calls for harsh action that punishes people who have nowhere else to go. Pause.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Sun Life president and CEO Kevin Strain is joining forces with insurtechs and breaking down barriers between IT and business to help the 150-year-old company better fulfill its purpose.
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.
GCN
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The program serving 23 million low-income households will begin winding down this month. It is set to run out of money in April unless Congress can reach an agreement to increase funding.
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 29, 2024
Several years ago, cyberattackers from a hostile nation-state made their way onto the network of a North Dakota K–12 school district, but they didn’t infect the district with malware or ransomware. Their purpose, state IT leaders suspect, was to use the school district as a launchpad to infiltrate the state’s National Guard, which provides physical security for a sizable stockpile of nuclear weapons.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 31, 2024
Written in collaboration with Sarah Hutson, Russell Grayson and Garrett Sabourin of the City of Bend, Oregon. The City of Bend, OR (population approximately 102,000), has won four infrastructure grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL, officially known as the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act).
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 29, 2024
Enterprise-wide platform transformations (EPTs) aren’t easy, but a holistic approach is unlocking manufacturing and supply chain efficiencies while driving sustainable growth and customer satisfaction.
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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.
FedTech Magazine
JANUARY 29, 2024
When the Office of Personnel and Management secured $9.9 million from the Technology Modernization Fund to support its zero-trust security efforts, the agency was thinking big. “We wanted to tackle it all,” says OPM CISO James Saunders of its journey to a zero-trust architecture. “Because if you tried to do it sequentially — maybe networks first, then data, then identity — it would take too much time.
GCN
JANUARY 31, 2024
A new analysis from the left-leaning Center for American Progress says there is a correlation between a state’s gun laws and its shooting homicides.
Open Access Government - Technology News
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Scientists at the University of Virginia have used the power of machine learning to identify potential drugs that could significantly reduce harmful scarring following a heart attack or other injuries This cutting-edge computer model promises a breakthrough in cardiac care and also holds the potential to revolutionise drug discovery for various complex diseases.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Demand for low-carbon buildings could be three times higher than supply, thereby driving the circular transition. This is just one finding from our panel on circularity in the built environment at the 2024 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.
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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.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
JANUARY 31, 2024
19 YEARS! Our team is so excited to be celebrating 19 years of supporting incredible nonprofits that are creating tremendous impact in their communities. Since 2006, we have helped secure over $121M in grant awards and trained over 86,863 professionals. WOW! To help celebrate 19 years, our team put together 19 of our favorite grant resources /things we use every day to help with our grant work.
GCN
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
If the Senate approves the tax package, low-income households would receive between $670 and $730 in benefits per child, much less than during the pandemic.
GovLoop
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Across government agencies at all levels, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) promises to advance mission outcomes, streamline constituent interactions and boost worker productivity Let’s take a look at three government use cases that help demonstrate the power of GenAI : Improving the Constituent Experience: Suppose a New York constituent wants a business license for a general store that’s going to sell beer and wine.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 29, 2024
Many sporting goods executives are looking to 2024 with more optimism. But in the year ahead, they will need to adapt to shifting consumer preferences, revisit planning practices, embrace ecosystems, and take action on sustainability.
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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.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 31, 2024
Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) refers to providing affordable housing with voluntary supportive services to address homelessness. PSH is considered a Housing First principle, meaning there are no preconditions (e.g., sobriety, enrollment in mental health services, etc.) for program participants to access housing.
GCN
JANUARY 29, 2024
Failure to understand data is more dangerous to states and localities than ever, and there’s a big gap between what public employees know about data and what they need to know.
GovLoop
JANUARY 30, 2024
We reached out to GovLoop readers for their thoughts about employee experience. Here’s a summary of the survey results. People most valued having a flexible schedule, with 77% of respondents ranking it “very important.” Just behind that, at 70%, was having access to professional development and career planning. Working in an inclusive environment was the next priority, at 61%, and then having access to the latest technology and tools came in fourth, with 51% of respondents ranking it “very impor
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 29, 2024
By taking a more active role in the energy transition, state leaders can elevate communities, deliver inclusive economic growth, and help the country reach net zero.
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-
Super Library Marketing
JANUARY 29, 2024
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Mike Paulus had a career path like many library marketers I know. The Eau Claire, Wisconsin native earned a degree in creative and technical writing. He planned and wrote educational video games for the speech-language pathology field. Then he worked at an arts and culture magazine. But just before the pandemic, Mike saw an opening for a new position at the L.E.
GCN
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The Garden State is the 13th to adopt a comprehensive data privacy framework, with more to go into effect this year and others set to follow with similar legislation.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Attention auditors! Today, we issue a new revision of the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards , also known as the “Yellow Book,” which supersedes the 2018 revision of the standards. The Yellow Book is the book of standards and guidance.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 30, 2024
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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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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