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Saving the planet through procurement: Governments are identifying ways to use purchasing to achieve and support sustainability goals

American City & Country

Sustainable government procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services that meet the government entity’s needs while minimizing environmental and social impacts. Public procurement is key to this endeavor because public institutions and state enterprises must procure vast amounts of goods, services, and works to do their jobs.

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5 benefits of modernizing transportation asset management software in the cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

As they consider where to allocate these funds, public infrastructure owners, especially Department of Transportation (DOT) and public works agencies, have to assess the condition of their assets, determine what to prioritize while rebuilding, and identify what needs maintenance.

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U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Reauthorized

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

Currently, two EDA University Centers operate in North Carolina: one at Fayetteville State University and another at UNC-Chapel Hill. workforce development and sustainability programs, and efforts to ensure disadvantaged communities have access to on-site jobs. The Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024 (S.

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A Policy Level Look at Emergency Management

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

Sometimes the position of emergency manager reports to a senior appointed official like the public works director or the fire chief. I was fortunate to work for a senior appointed official—a Deputy County Executive. I was fortunate to work for a senior appointed official—a Deputy County Executive. Everyone has a boss.

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One Working Capital Management Strategic Tool: Interfund Transfers

Death and Taxes

Working capital management is a managerial strategy that monitors and uses current assets (e.g., accounts payable and notes payable) to ensure smooth operations. The purpose is to maintain cash flows for liquidity to meet short-term operating expenses and obligations.