NLC (National League of Cities)
MAY 21, 2024
With Support from: Joshua Yates, Director for Public Works, Birmingham, AL National Public Works Week (NPWW) is an annual celebration of the vital role municipal public works departments play in cities, towns, and villages across the country. In every community, committed Public Works workers provide services that are critical to our quality of life.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
MAY 21, 2024
Hitting the road this summer? Driving can be stressful. And if you’ve ever needed to pull over on the shoulder, you certainly know the feeling of anxiety caused by other cars whizzing by. “Move Over/Slow Down” laws are meant to keep people and.
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Barrett & Greene
MAY 20, 2024
Not to be overly blunt, but we’ve grown sick and tired of hearing people complaining about how long it takes state and local governments to make dramatic improvements in the lives of their residents. Anyone who has been reading this website, or any of our other writing, will know that we’re firm believers that a band of dedicated people working in government can make important changes for the better.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 23, 2024
To gain the full productivity benefits of generative AI and other technologies, Europe and the United States will need to focus both on improving human capital and accelerating technology adoption.
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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.
Government Technology Insider
MAY 23, 2024
With ever-shortening refresh cycles, today’s technology can quickly become part of an agency’s legacy infrastructure. While IT is quick to point out the problematic mainframes and the difficulty of finding COBOL programmers, technology purchased in the last five to seven years can create just as many challenges as agencies seek data interoperability, automation , and the integration of AI into workflows.
Next City
MAY 24, 2024
New York’s canners and lateros have acquired property, created a redemption facility and community hub – and begun to organize.
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 23, 2024
Performance management systems help people continuously develop—but most companies fall short of best practices. A set of defined design choices can help guide leaders forward.
AWS Public Sector Blog
MAY 22, 2024
In May 2022, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the second-largest school district in the US, encountered a problem. The COVID-tracking and health data system built for the district during the COVID-19 pandemic had become clunky, difficult to customize, and expensive to maintain. With more than 500,000 students in the system, LAUSD administrators wanted to lower the cost of their infrastructure technology to redirect funds toward supporting teachers and students with classroom reso
GCN
MAY 21, 2024
The ride-hailing companies dropped their threats to leave the state in exchange for lower guaranteed rates than were originally proposed and preemption of city laws. Similar fights are happening around the country.
NLC (National League of Cities)
MAY 22, 2024
By Daniel Kim In July 2022, the US launched 988, a simplified number to access the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The program offers 24/7 free and confidential counseling services and mental health resources nationwide by dialing 988 through phone, text, or chat.
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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 23, 2024
As launching new products becomes more challenging, the multifaceted role of product marketing manager is poised to become a differentiator for the most successful software providers.
State Tech Magazine
MAY 23, 2024
State and local governments are highlighted in a new report that provides a mixed assessment of the effects of ransomware attacks on global organizations. But despite some positive news, the report also illustrates why it’s vitally important for state and local governments to have strong cyber recovery strategies in place to reduce downtime and restore essential functions quickly and efficiently.
GCN
MAY 23, 2024
The number of laws restricting LGBTQ rights is on the rise, experts say. The trend could worsen transgender individuals' access to mental and physical health care and exacerbate discrimination.
Careers in Government
MAY 24, 2024
The biggest issue facing business leaders during a transition is that for many, the work culture in place pre-crisis wasn’t very healthy. The post Define Your Work Culture with Respect, Accountability & Cooperation appeared first on Careers in Government.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 23, 2024
Strategic alliances are a must for companies looking to build value from generative AI. But approaching them like traditional vendor arrangements won’t work.
Google Public Sector
MAY 22, 2024
Now in its fourth year, the Google Cloud Research Innovators program is proud to announce 23 new participants who have been selected for their innovative ideas and commitment to solving some of today’s most difficult challenges using AI and cloud computing technology. This year’s cohort will collaborate with each other and Google experts to accelerate their most groundbreaking projects.
GCN
MAY 21, 2024
Fulton-Montgomery Community College in New York will open its range to students this fall, making it the first in the nation to offer one on campus as part of its academic curriculum.
Careers in Government
MAY 24, 2024
When working with others, there is ample opportunity to provide feedback. The post 14 Tips for Improving Feedback appeared first on Careers in Government.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 23, 2024
Generative AI technology is improving so quickly that a range of new capabilities are rapidly coming online, but only for those who can understand how to use them.
Google Public Sector
MAY 22, 2024
On the heels of achieving Top Secret/Secret authorization for Google Distributed Cloud Hosted, Google Public Sector today announced it has reached another significant milestone, with more than 100+ additional cloud services now authorized at FedRAMP High. U.S. government customers can now access leading enterprise-grade Google Cloud capabilities that span cybersecurity, analytics, AI, and more in FedRAMP High environments using Assured Workloads.
GCN
MAY 20, 2024
COMMENTARY | The economic growth and civic pride benefits of new stadiums are not enough to compensate for the required public financial commitment.
State Tech Magazine
MAY 21, 2024
Since 2011, Milwaukee has used Extreme Networks’ Fabric Connect solution to extend the reach of its fiber backbone, which has positioned the southeastern Wisconsin city to make tech updates when needed, says CIO David Henke. More than 500 ExtremeAccess Platform 1400 Series switches have helped expand the city’s fiber-optic network from core police and other facilities to upward of 100 buildings, enabling 7,000 city employees to access network resources using devices ranging from Dell laptops to
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 23, 2024
Master data management can give organizations a leg up by allowing them to easily organize and access data about customers, suppliers, products, and employees.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
MAY 22, 2024
The 2007-2009 financial crisis may seem like a distant memory now. But many are still feeling its impact. After millions of homeowners defaulted on their mortgages and lost their homes, investors bought up these properties and converted them to.
GCN
MAY 20, 2024
Now that the Department of Justice has issued a final rule to make government websites accessible for people with disabilities, states and localities have to start implementing it. Here’s how.
FedTech Magazine
MAY 24, 2024
With one of the most mobile civilian workforces in the federal government, the State Department reprovisions devices every time an employee transfers to a new post. The department’s 13,000 Foreign Service officers serve in 270 countries — including locations the department describes as “hardship posts” — and change duty stations every two or three years.
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-
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 23, 2024
Industrial companies can enjoy the same strategic technology advantages as digital leaders in other sectors, provided they have the right blueprint: an integrated product and platform operating model.
AWS Public Sector Blog
MAY 24, 2024
For public safety agencies, secure collaboration and situational awareness are essential to preparedness and response. First responders need secure, uninterrupted communication to help them get oriented quickly and support complex coordination efforts. This post highlights how Amazon Web Services (AWS) secure communication service AWS Wickr integrates with the Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) to enhance the efficiency of emergency response with a user-friendly, map-based solution that expands t
GCN
MAY 24, 2024
In Buena Vista, Colorado, a public-private partnership crafted a patchwork of legislation, partnerships and regulatory tools to help a local company quickly deliver factory-built, affordable rental units.
The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)
MAY 20, 2024
More than 5 million low-income people across the country use Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers to help subsidize their housing costs. Typically, this source of rental assistance will cover the difference between their full rent and about 30 percent of their household income. In New York City, close to 123,000 households use a form of the federally funded Housing Choice Vouchers, with nearly 99,000 using tenant-based vouchers, which residents can use to rent a home of their choice.
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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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