McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 15, 2024
Consumers are increasingly discerning about where, how, and from whom they receive healthcare. Healthcare can learn from other industries how to provide an optimal end-to-end consumer experience.
GCN
APRIL 15, 2024
It’s the first time the federal government has ever issued rules clarifying how the more than 30-year-old Americans with Disabilities Act applies online. But the new rules come with a hefty price tag for state and local governments.
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Homeroom
APRIL 15, 2024
It’s FAFSA Week of Action (April 15-19) and to kick off the effort the U.S. Department of Education is thrilled to announce the launch our #FAFSAFastBreak campaign, a national effort to drive FAFSA submissions among high school seniors and returning college students. Everyone has an important role to play! We have already received nearly 200 Continue Reading The post It’s FAFSA Week of Action: Time to Take a #FAFSAFastBreak!
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 15, 2024
It’s hard to create outsize value when you have to manage the finance function’s daily and often urgent demands. But some CFOs rise to the challenge.
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Dive into the world of playground safety with this complimentary guide. It offers a detailed exploration of essential practices to ensure the utmost safety for children. Delve into inspection techniques, from assessing equipment conditions to evaluating surfacing materials. Gain insights into maintenance strategies to keep playgrounds in top-notch condition year-round.
GCN
APRIL 15, 2024
The skyrocketing cost of insulin hits employee health plans and limits governments’ ability to finance other projects, such as infrastructure improvements. The multidistrict litigation aims to fix that.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 15, 2024
When we become too comfortable in our jobs and relationships, we can miss huge opportunities to grow and change. Harvard University professor Cass Sunstein explores this dynamic—and suggests ways to keep the sparkle in our lives.
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
APRIL 15, 2024
Five actions can transform an organization’s talent system, establishing a culture of performance while boosting employee experience.
Open Access Government - Technology News
APRIL 15, 2024
Researchers have revealed Holodeck, a system inspired by Star Trek’s Holodeck, designed to generate limitless interactive 3D environments for training robots Developed by a team of experts from the University of Pennsylvania and collaborators from leading institutions, including Stanford University and the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Holodeck promises to accelerate the development of robots capable of navigating and interacting safely in complex real-world scenarios.
GCN
APRIL 15, 2024
The climate benefits of shared e-scooters depend upon how companies deploy and manage them, and what steps are taken to keep riders safe.
Super Library Marketing
APRIL 15, 2024
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library This week, I’ll be able to see the world’s largest bottle of catsup. (Ketchup? Catsup? Is there a difference?) When I learned that I’d be speaking at Reaching Forward South in Collinsville, Illinois, I Googled the area. That’s how I discovered the city is home to a 170-foot water tower shaped like a catsup bottle that just happens to be on the National Registry of Historic Places.
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GCN
APRIL 15, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared to be sympathetic to a former Indiana mayor’s argument that the federal bribery statute is vague. A ruling would resolve a disparity in which “gratuities” from outsiders are considered OK in some courts, but not in others.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
APRIL 15, 2024
Came across this via Reddit, " Dutch city transforms over 300 bus stops into 'bee stops' ," Lonely Planet.
GCN
APRIL 15, 2024
COMMENTARY | As the market matures both the price of marijuana and tax revenues associated with its sale will likely drop further in the future.
NLC (National League of Cities)
APRIL 15, 2024
The State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) portal has three significant updates that recipients should be aware of as they get ready to file this April. The portal is the mechanism that municipalities use to file either annual or quarterly reports on obligations and expenditures for their respective municipality. This reporting cycle, the U.S.
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Unlock the potential of sustainable facility management! This guide empowers small local governments to lead with climate-resilient infrastructure, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and more. Elevate your community's resilience, reduce costs, and embrace eco-friendly practices. Discover the role of facility maintenance teams in green cleaning, sustainability analyses, and infrastructure upgrades.
GovLoop
APRIL 15, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) relies on vast quantities of data to generate accurate outcomes — and that’s an obstacle for many public-sector agencies interested in AI technology. It’s not only that data grows exponentially, it’s that society produces more and more types to collect and analyze, said Rich Barlowe , Principal Technologist with Pure Storage, a company that stores, manages and protects data.
NLC (National League of Cities)
APRIL 15, 2024
In cities across the country, people with lived experience in the justice system are laying the groundwork to intervene in and prevent violence. Through Community Violence Intervention (CVI) initiatives, credible messengers — individuals directly impacted by crime and violence who now serve as mentors — can be a force for advancing community safety.
FedTech Magazine
APRIL 15, 2024
Federal agencies rely on mobile devices for increased productivity and effective workflows. To ensure a seamless user experience, however, it is crucial to optimize mobile device connectivity. Fortunately, there are mechanisms in place to help control and enhance the user experience. Through infrastructure assessment, employee education and a few simple best practices, an agency can log some quick wins in mobile connectivity.
Careers in Government
APRIL 15, 2024
Ensure regulatory excellence with Government Audit and Compliance Jobs. Explore opportunities in public service. Launch your audit career today. The post Secure Your Future: Government Audit and Compliance Jobs Await appeared first on Careers in Government.
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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.
Citizen Lab
APRIL 15, 2024
The latest episode of our podcast, Public Square, takes us to the bustling metropolis of New York City, where the Public Engagement Unit (PEU), under the leadership of Adrienne Lever has developed an innovative approach to community engagement. Our conversation with her unveiled key insights and actionable strategies from their work, offering a blueprint for other cities and organizations aiming to enhance… The post Data, diversity, and connection: lessons from New York City’s Public Engag
Grant Training Center
APRIL 15, 2024
New and seasoned grant writers are encountering increased challenges in seeking funding for their research and organizations. Many of these challenges are beyond their control. In this blog, I will briefly outline five of the most common barriers. In subsequent blogs, I will comprehensively address each one: Increased Competition : As the demand for grant funding continues to rise, the competition among organizations and individuals seeking grants has become more intense.
GovPilot
APRIL 15, 2024
South Orange, NJ expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.
Google Public Sector
APRIL 15, 2024
To advance President Biden's Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence, the U.S. Department of the Treasury joins forces with Google Cloud to reimagine talent acquisition. The Treasury will harness the newly announced Google Cloud Certificates to drive a new skills-based hiring effort to expand access to jobs in data analytics and cybersecurity. "In an age of rapid innovation and adoption of new technology offering the promise of improved productivity, it is imperative that we equip every worke
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Discover comprehensive strategies for optimizing operations and achieving cost efficiency! This document offers insights into efficient inspections, data-driven decision-making, goal alignment, and resource optimization. It empowers local governments and maintenance departments to streamline operations and ensure significant cost savings. From aligning maintenance goals with community needs to leveraging data for strategic planning, this guide provides a roadmap for smoother, more reliable opera
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
APRIL 15, 2024
Salt Lake. A few months ago, Salt Lake City banned more drive ins on 2100 South in the Sugar House business district (" City council looks to transform single-family zoning across the city; bans Sugar House business district drive-thrus ," Building Salt Lake., " One SLC neighborhood backs drive-thru ban as it transforms into ‘model walkable, transit-connected community’ ," Salt Lake Tribune ).
State Tech Magazine
APRIL 15, 2024
So far, 2024 has been a banner year for artificial intelligence, and nowhere is that more true than in the government sector. On the federal level, President Joe Biden has issued sweeping regulations surrounding compliance measures and security mandates for AI initiatives and ordered the installation of chief AI officers at every federal agency.
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