NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Author: Angelica Wedell, Communications Director, Polco It took humanity thousands of years to transition from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age. With each passing year, technology advances exponentially. Today, AI use is ramping up at an exceptional speed. Understandably, some local governments may be overwhelmed or hesitant to adopt AI.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Complicated times demand great leaders. Here’s an overview of traits and practices required to succeed as a leader today and a look at the factory model that can help aspiring managers ascend.
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Microsoft Public Sector
OCTOBER 23, 2024
In an era where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping industries, the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) stands at the threshold of a transformative opportunity through the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The integration of AI into defense operations promises unprecedented efficiency, operational superiority, and strategic advantages.
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Authored by Jordan Twardy, Director of Economic Development, City of Dearborn, MI As the Director of Economic Development in Dearborn, Michigan, I realize that investing in public spaces can be overlooked in favor of more immediate infrastructure needs like water mains and roads.
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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.
American City & Country
OCTOBER 24, 2024
There are an estimated 20.3 million public sector employees in the United States, representing a significant 13% of the country’s active workforce. The implications for turnover are staggering, as several thousand of these employees retire each year on average as others constantly join. Technologies once relied on to manage this process and reduce knowledge loss are no longer able to do so in an efficient, transparent way—skyrocketing costs, zapping institutional knowledge and worse.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The rise of AI is driving data center demand and shifting power market dynamics. With European demand predicted to more than triple by 2030, significant investments are needed to realize this growth.
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Summer Camp Programming
OCTOBER 23, 2024
SHOW NOTES In this fun and revealing episode, Kelie and Shauna dive into the hilarious and sometimes shocking, shared by listeners, “Counselor Confessions.” From pranks gone wrong to heartwarming moments with campers, current and former counselors spill their best-kept camp secrets, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the antics of camp counselor life.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
OCTOBER 22, 2024
PFAS are all around us—in household products we use each day and some of the food we eat and the water we drink. In fact, their prevalence is so widespread that most Americans have traces of PFAS in their blood. Frequently referred to as “forever.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Generative AI is already adding value for corporate and business functions. Here’s how it could add more.
Microsoft Public Sector
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Join us in Reston, VA on November 13 th and 14 th for the Microsoft Federal Developer Summit - Building AI Solutions! This exclusive in-person event is designed to transform the way AI developers build, deploy, and manage intelligent applications in the cloud era. Tailored for our Federal app, AI, and data developer community, the Summit offers an incredible lineup of sessions and hands-on workshops to help you drive secure AI innovation in your organization.
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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.
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2024
In February 2020, Tennessee opened the doors to its MyTN application, providing its residents with integrated access to an initial eight state services through an integrated, one-stop portal. Today, the application offers access to an estimated 78 services, and it has registered about 300,000 users to date, said Jerry Imsand, executive director of enterprise shared solutions for Tennessee’s Strategic Technology Solutions, in a recent presentation at the annual conference of the National Associat
American City & Country
OCTOBER 25, 2024
No question, more local governments are facing cyber threats in 2024, says Tim LeMaster, vice president, worldwide systems engineering at Lookout. His firm is a data-centric cloud security company. It uses a defense-in-depth strategy to address the different stages of modern cybersecurity attacks, which now start with infiltrations of mobile devices.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 23, 2024
New analysis suggests that much of Europe’s anticipated electricity demand growth may not materialize, with important implications for the energy transition and industrial competitiveness.
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 21, 2024
With the most recent Federal Information Security Modernization Act report cataloging 11 major incidents among government agencies in fiscal 2023, there is a clear need to continue improving overall cybersecurity. A key component is the federal identity credential and access management program created in 2009. FICAM supports modernized security policies and solutions, allowing risk-based decision-making, automating identity and access management processes and moving access protections closer to
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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.
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The 2024 version of the United Nations (UN) annual report The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World found that about 29.6 percent of the global population, or about 2.4 billion people, were moderately or severely food insecure in 2022, meaning they did not have adequate access to food. Food security can be caused by a number of factors, including poverty, inflationary factors, violent conflict, and the effects of climate change.
American City & Country
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The 2024 presidential election is in two weeks, and early and absentee voting is already well under way for many states in an election that, by all accounts, promises to be a close race. This past week, TargetSmart, a Washington D.C.-based data firm, launched a dashboard to track 2024 absentee and early voting across states and counties. Using data generated by the new tool, American City & County pinpointed which 10 counties across the U.S. have cast the largest number of early and absentee
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The OECD sees the global economy improving. Central banks’ strategies are diverging, with some cutting rates and others raising them. China announces a major stimulus, and the US Federal Reserve cuts rates.
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Authored by Christine Butterfield, Senior Manager, Baker Tilly Public Sector Advisory Are you an elected official serving on a council or board? Have you observed peers who display one or more of these behaviors?
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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.
Homeroom
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education’s (Department’s) Office of Educational Technology today released Empowering Education Leaders : A Toolkit for Safe, Ethical, and Equitable AI Integration, a new resource designed to support school leaders as they make plans to leverage artificial intelligence’s (AI’s) benefits for teaching and student learning while managing its risks.
Open Access Government - Technology News
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Local authorities are having to cut costs and justify project spending. With Windows 10 going end-of-life in 2025, how can departments future-proof their tech and succeed with new initiatives while adhering to their budget constraints? One after another, local authorities are facing a funding black hole that is projected to grow to more than £5 billion over the next two years.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Investors, boards, and management teams are looking for banks to demonstrate differential value from technology. Our research provides a framework to link technology investments to value creation.
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Authored by Vicky Chen, Manager, Corporate Communications & Marketing, Clear Channel Outdoor It’s a new school year, and roads and sidewalks are seeing increased traffic and activity, from school buses picking up and dropping off students to young drivers navigating their way to classes and extracurriculars.
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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.
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has updated its Digital Identity Guidelines to address new methods of identity and access management (IAM). NIST’s draft guidance addresses modern digital pathways — such as biometrics, passkeys and user-controlled wallets — as well as more traditional forms of identification, including in-person identity proofing and applicant reference.
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Curriculum Associates is an education technology ( EdTech ) company using data-driven technology to bring personalized, evidence-based learning to K12 education institutions. Their personalized assessment and instruction products serve more than 13 million students and over 1 million educators around the world. Given the depth of personalization presented to students and teachers in these offerings, Curriculum Associates builds their software with a variety of data taxonomies informed by dynamic
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Companies are creating meaningful growth by developing new ventures. Those with the most mature capabilities are growing quickly and can show the way for companies that are just beginning.
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Author: Bob Lavigna, Sr. Fellow – Public Sector, Ultimate Kronos Group “We all feel the pain.” That is how one local government HR leader described the challenge of attracting and retaining talent in today’s intensely competitive labor market. City government employees today have different expectations about where, how, and why they want to work.
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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.
Super Library Marketing
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Watch this video now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 263 A viewer says they’re getting a lot of requests from library staff for signage. But, they’re a little worried about walking that line between good customer service and too many signs. I know this issue well, and in this episode of The Library Marketing Show, I have some tips to help you achieve that balance.
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Data Center as a Service is gaining traction with agencies seeking the flexibility to gradually adopt cloud services while maintaining control over critical data and infrastructure. The DCaaS market is projected to hit nearly $290 billion by 2031, marking an 18.3% increase over 2024 numbers, according to Coherent Market Insights. Agencies already use DCaaS to enhance their data center capabilities and ensure compliance with increasingly stringent regulations around sensitive data handling.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Despite technological and geopolitical turmoil, the highest-performing UK companies have created the conditions they need to realize their ambitions for growth. Here’s what they’re doing.
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Parents across the country are struggling, and local governments can help. In August 2024, Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued an advisory on the mental wellbeing of parents. The report, Parents Under Pressure, shares that caregivers and parents are experiencing elevated levels of stress.
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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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