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AWS selects 13 startups to innovate public safety solutions through the GovTech Accelerator

AWS Public Sector Blog

Courts and other public safety organizations are being targeted by a rising number of cyber events,” said Kim Majerus, vice president of global education and US state and local government at AWS. 911 call centers are facing unprecedented challenges, with high call volumes, legacy technology, and short staffing.

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3 ways tax agencies can use AI on AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

State and local tax agencies process millions of tax filings and collect billions of tax dollars annually to support essential public services in health, safety, and education, as well as critical infrastructure such as roads and utilities. How the US DOJ Tax Division built a remote telework application in six weeks with AWS.

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Celebrating Legislative Wins to Combat Vacancy in Missouri and Alabama 

Center for Community Progress

Effective legislation is a vital piece of equipping state and local governments to effectively address vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties (VAD). Alabama (SB 9) In Birmingham, Alabama, community and local leaders are celebrating the adoption of SB 9. The legislation also allows most Missouri municipalities and St.

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Corrections Podcast Series

iGrantWriters

Eligibility NIC invites applications from nonprofit organizations (including faith-based, community, and tribal organizations), for-profit organizations (including tribal for-profit organizations), and institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education).

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The 50 Best City Manager Blogs, Sites, and More

Masters in Public Administration

Appointed, not elected, they must have outstanding educational and managerial qualifications. He coordinates all the activities of the city under the supervision of the mayor. A city manager is often charged with managing the city’s budget, various offices, and a ton of other responsibilities. Check out the main page for updates.

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Why Heirs’ Property is a Problem for Vacancy and Abandonment

Center for Community Progress

To address vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD) properties, local governments must first identify what types of VAD properties exist in the community. Local governments should work with and support community partners in their efforts to educate homeowners on the importance of having a will or estate plan.

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County Legal Authority to Fund Non-Mandated Social Services Programs

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

153A-255 states: “Each county shall provide social service programs pursuant to Chapter 108A and Chapter 111 and may otherwise undertake, sponsor, organize, engage in, and support other social service programs intended to further the health, welfare, education, employment, safety, comfort, and convenience of its citizens” (emphasis added).