GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
JANUARY 22, 2025
Whether youre sending an email, paying a bill online, or logging in to a credit card or bank accountwebsites and many more systems rely on cryptography to keep your information safe. But emerging quantum computer technologies could allow.
Government Technology Insider
JANUARY 23, 2025
From hardware-focused supply chains to cloud-based service models, the distribution landscape has undergone significant changes. Over the past decade, the role of IT in government operations has evolved significantly and public sector IT distribution has adapted to meet these new demands and complexities. In the latest episode of the Government Technology Insider Podcast , host Lucas Hunsicker sat down with former public sector CEO, Art Richer.
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Policy & Politics Journal blog
JANUARY 22, 2025
by Catherine Needham and Emily Burn When is a law not a law? When it gets passed into statute but never enacted. Lord Norton (a Conservative peer and expert on UK parliament) calls these cases law but not law.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 22, 2025
The year ends with political shifts and mixed markets: European equities are flat; US stocks are down. Global interest rates are normalizing, with the Fed and ECB each cutting rates by 25 basis points.
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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.
Next City
JANUARY 23, 2025
Urban geographer Stephanie Wakefield’s “Miami in the Anthropocene” calls for a new critical urban theory for our time.
Summer Camp Programming
JANUARY 22, 2025
SHOW NOTES In this episode, Shauna is out with the flu, so Kelie takes the lead and sits down with Dr. Chad Nelson to dive into the fascinating history and ever-changing industry of summer camp. They tackle the big questionis camp a real job?and share invaluable advice for current, veteran, and new camp managers and […] The post Episode 40: Behind the Scenes of Camp Management appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 22, 2025
Europes consumer packaged goods industry players must achieve and scale commercial excellence to secure revenue, margin, and market share growth. Top CPG performers outcompete in four best-practice areas.
Next City
JANUARY 24, 2025
The Ordinance, which prioritized cars on the city’s roadways, quickly became the template for the country.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 21, 2025
Exploring how housing can support the viability of main streets and commercial districts. Main streets and commercial districts have long been the heart and soul of towns and cities where commerce, community, and connections converge. From cafs to clothing boutiques, these neighborhoods embody local identity, offering a distinctive sense of place.
Homeroom
JANUARY 18, 2025
Stay tuned for new Homeroom Blog posts from the U.S. Department of Education. The post Stay tuned for new Homeroom Blog posts from the U.S. Department of Education. appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 24, 2025
Transformations can take a long time to show results, but if organizations optimize their working capital early on, they can demonstrate that change at pace is possible.
Open Access Government - Technology News
JANUARY 20, 2025
A new report has been released revealing that outdated technology costs the UK public sector 45 billion each year in lost productivity The findings showed how reliance on archaic systems slows down essential services, affecting citizens and workers. Lost productivity due to outdated technology This lost productivity could cover the costs of funding every primary school in the UK for an entire year.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 20, 2025
Authored by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Homeless Program Offices Principal Advisor, Intra/Inter-Agency Collaboration and Director of Community Engagement Anthony Love No veteran should be homeless in the country they swore an oath to defend. The U.S.
FedTech Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2025
In the Office of the Federal CIO 2024 Impact Report, the Office of Management and Budget touted the accomplishments of the Technology Modernization Fund, a federal investment program that awards agencies additional allocations to implement IT projects. OMB reports that the TMF has allocated more than $1 billion for 69 investments across 34 agencies since its inception.
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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
JANUARY 19, 2025
As geopolitical shifts affect global business corridors, opportunities are opening for companies. Asia is positioned at the epicenter to lead the way in reshaping trade and investment patterns.
The City Fix
JANUARY 21, 2025
The U.S. Inflation Reduction Acts direct pay provision offers communities across the country access to clean energy tax credits for the first time. Just two years after it was introduced, direct pay is already helping to bring clean vehicles to.
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2025
Minnesotas Office of Enterprise Sustainability works to reduce energy and asset waste among the states government agencies. Established in 2017 and reaffirmed recently by Gov. Tim Walz, the office concentrates on supporting sustainability in six focus areas, one of which is procurement. Within procurement, the Minnesota Office of Enterprise Sustainabilitys team of five experts reviews new contract awards and rebids to incorporate clauses that promote efficient energy use and smart asset manageme
FedTech Magazine
JANUARY 22, 2025
Critical gaps in guidance persist for chief data officers, particularly with regard to data governance for artificial intelligence, despite making progress on data maturity and mission goals. CDOs report widespread agency adoption of data strategies, but evolving priorities and a lack of clarity as to their roles complicate efforts to build on that progress.
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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
JANUARY 22, 2025
McKinsey associate partner Jules Barker discusses how real estate companies can start their AI-based data-gathering journeys.
Partnership for Public Service
JANUARY 22, 2025
In todays rapidly evolving landscape, leadership coaching is an indispensable tool for enhancing performance, fostering development and driving a culture of continuous improvement across all levels of government. Whether at the federal, state or local level, public sector organizations face unique challenges, including navigating changing political environments and priorities , managing limited resources and addressing diverse stakeholder needs.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
JANUARY 23, 2025
Slow-growth policies and expansive use of land in Baltimore suburban counties are holding down the supply of new homes. (Baltimore Sun photo by David Hobby) Jul 22, 2006 Aerial view of homes destroyed by wildfire in the Coffey Park neighborhood in Santa Rosa, California on Oct. 11, 2017.
Social Pinpoint
JANUARY 23, 2025
In todays landscape, having an online community engagement platform is essential to connect with your residents, gather feedback, and involve members in decision-making. However, simply having a community engagement platform isnt enough. To make a real impact, you need to drive traffic to your engagement site, ensuring you hear from a diverse range of voices.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 21, 2025
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 youre looking for a quick win.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 22, 2025
Co-authored by Aleea Slappy Wilson, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, City of Norfolk, VA Economic inclusion is a cornerstone of the City of Norfolk, Virginias Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts.
Princeton Public Library
JANUARY 22, 2025
The core team working on Voices of Princeton has been planning a couple special projects with its collaborators. The post Upcoming oral history initiatives appeared first on Princeton Public Library.
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 21, 2025
The future of public safety hinges on the performance, efficiency and sustainability of surveillance systems and interagency threat intelligence. By adapting to multiple technologies and leveraging them within various platforms and ecosystems that enable scalability and interoperability, open architecture surveillance systems provide a path forward for public safety operations.
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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
JANUARY 20, 2025
Women experience substantial health inequities and poor health outcomes worldwide, and the global economy suffers as a result.
zencity
JANUARY 21, 2025
Today, Im thrilled to share an important milestone in Zencitys journey to redefine how local governments engage with their communities.
FedTech Magazine
JANUARY 21, 2025
I cant tell you how often I hear, My video doesnt work, but continue with the meeting and I will troubleshoot the issue after this call. Being forced to rely on audio instead of video in meetings is as common today as the sound of dogs barking in the background. This underscores the importance of solutions such as the Poly Studio X50 video bar. The device is compatible with multiple video collaboration platforms including Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet ensuring that all employees can ea
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
JANUARY 20, 2025
Recently, I managed to find some great ephemera. The WMATA annual report for 1976 when Metrorail first began operating, and two issues of Transit News, the above-cited one, as well as the 1949 issue that explained the service changes resulting from the abandonment of the 10/12 streetcars on H Street-Benning Road to Rosslyn. Also see " Should transit on inauguration day be free (Reprint).
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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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