Next City
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The Underdeck bridge project could be a pioneer of reparative planning. Or it could lead to further displacement in this once-thriving Black neighborhood.
Disaster Zone blog
DECEMBER 12, 2022
The infrastructure is an easy target and hard to protect.
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FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Many government agencies lag in adoption of cloud computing and cite various obstacles as a deterrent. Let’s examine some common beliefs about cloud migration to determine which might be true and which might be misconceptions. Fact: Government Agencies Struggle with Siloed Data Siloed data is a major obstacle for government agencies. Information collected over decades includes isolated and duplicate data that limits visibility across agencies, many of which operate under their own policies.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 14, 2022
In an interview with McKinsey’s Tanguy Catlin, Andrew Rose of OnStar Insurance discusses how telematics data will usher in a new era of auto insurance.
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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.
Professional Grant Writer
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Some grant applications ask for a letter of support or commitment when there’s a partner organization or multiple stakeholders involved in a project. The post What to include in a letter of support for a grant appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
Open Access Government - Technology News
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Jose M. Peña, the Director of Lurtis LTD looks at improving safety on construction sites through the adoption of technology systems, training workers and better analysing risks. In this post, we are going to explain how it is possible to improve safety on construction sites by implementing some new technology systems and well-known methodologies. But first, let’s review some facts about safety in the construction sector.
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
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Stanford’s Jeremy Utley proposes approaching creativity with a “begun” mentality, where innovation is incorporated into daily practice instead of occurring only in sprints.
State Tech Magazine
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The United States has one of the most extensive vehicle transportation networks in the world, totaling more than 4 million miles of interstate highways, city freeways and rural roads. It makes sense, given the size of the country and the cost-effectiveness of ground-based systems in getting people and products from point A to point B as efficiently as possible.
Super Library Marketing
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. This is the fifth installment in my series on social media best practices for libraries in 2023. The complete guide includes tips for: LinkedIn. Facebook. TikTok. YouTube. The final installment on December 19 will cover Twitter. These are the top platforms used by libraries according to the 7th Annual Super Library Marketing Reader Survey.
NLC (National League of Cities)
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Background on the Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022 Earlier this year, Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) introduced a bill in the Senate titled the Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022 (S. 4295). This legislation included a section requiring local governments to adhere to new financial data standards. The National League of […] Source.
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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
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Central bank digital currencies and stablecoins could reshape financial services. Treasury managers can play a central role in optimizing the related opportunities—and handling of the risks.
State Tech Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Think of areas like the bridges and tunnels of New York City. Hundreds of drones fly over those bridges every day. Now, most of these drones are innocent; they’re powered by regular civilians who are just taking pictures or sightseeing. But unregistered drones aren’t easily traced back to their owners, and even registered drones can give bad actors an opening to use drones for nefarious purposes.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 15, 2022
While the transition to 5G continues, buzz is building around 6G, which experts say could finally unlock the internet’s almost magical potential. “5G is trying to enable the Internet of Everything, and it’s making some steps toward that, but 6G will really get it right,” says Jeffrey Andrews, director of 6G@UT, a research center at the University of Texas at Austin that was launched in June 2021. 5G-enabled carrier frequencies above 6 gigahertz will be used for the first time in a cellular syste
NLC (National League of Cities)
DECEMBER 14, 2022
On November 18, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the first iteration of the National Broadband Map, a web-based interactive map aimed to reflect broadband availability for all broadband serviceable locations across the nation. This map is an important tool that will impact targeted funding and other efforts to bring broadband to unserved and underserved […] Source.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Medtech companies are looking to AI and advanced analytics to help retool their commercial models to meet customers’ evolving expectations—but common misunderstandings can delay progress.
GCN
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Combining decision intelligence methodologies with big data, AI and machine learning can help analysts make sense of data and analytics insights.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has published the third in a three-part series on securing the software supply chain. The last part of the series, titled “Securing the Software Supply Chain: Recommended Practices Guide for Customers,” follows the August 2022 release of guidance for developers and the October 2022 release of guidance for suppliers.
Citizen Lab
DECEMBER 15, 2022
During the holiday season, you might find some more time to grab a book and learn about the possibilities to innovate our democracies in the digital age and how you can help build better politics. Not sure where to start? Our curated list of favorite books, listed in no particular order, has you covered. Let’s dive in! 1. Solving Public Problems: A Practical… The post 10 must-read books to inspire government innovation for stronger democracy appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Can European businesses achieve a competitive position in the global solar-PV supply chain and strengthen Europe’s energy transition and resilience? It’s challenging but a potential pathway exists.
GovLoop
DECEMBER 13, 2022
In recent years, several factors have come together to drive the need for a more robust cyber strategy in government: the changing nature of work, the expansion of IT infrastructures beyond the traditional firewall and bad actors’ focus on exploiting human elements. And the employee is at the heart of it all. With government workers signing on from remote locations, legacy solutions based on perimeter defense are no longer adequate.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 14, 2022
While the federal government is not the primary target of ransomware attacks, it plays a large role in helping those who have been attacked recover. It also provides advice on how enterprises can protect themselves against such attacks. A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) outlines three areas where the federal government could improve this assistance: Interagency coordination Awareness, outreach and communication Coordination with schools The GAO reports that ransomware
AWS Public Sector Blog
DECEMBER 12, 2022
As part of the Registry of Open Data on AWS , Amazon Web Services (AWS) invited Alexander Rey, creator of Pirate Weather , to share how AWS technologies and open data are supporting his efforts to provide a no cost and open weather forecast API. Weather is everywhere. For everything from farming to picnic planning, weather data is valuable for a wide range of applications.
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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
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Recent trends appear to make a case for investing in value-based care. Here’s why value-based models now show both the potential and propensity for growth.
GovLoop
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Identity is key to securing government systems. Yet many federal agencies still struggle to implement effective and comprehensive identity management. During a recent GovLoop online training titled “ Building an Identity-centric Security Foundation ,” three government and industry experts discussed challenges around identity and described important first steps for agencies looking to elevate their approach to identity.
GCN
DECEMBER 16, 2022
State and local advocates opposed the provisions, which were attached to a massive defense bill and call for financial data to be standardized, searchable and machine-readable.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Immigration and Customs Enforcement—commonly known as ICE—may detain some people awaiting decisions in their immigration court cases. ICE releases others and may monitor them under the Alternatives to Detention program. ICE is enrolling an increasing.
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This comprehensive article delves into the transformative trends reshaping local government facility maintenance in anticipation of 2024. From embracing smart technology for efficient management, sustainability's pivotal role to data-driven decision-making, workforce upskilling, and predictive maintenance strategies, each aspect is explored. Insights into outsourcing collaborations, digital twins, safety enhancements, and the broader industry evolution highlight the critical adaptation needed.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 14, 2022
A revolutionary approach is transforming the way companies approach tough engineering optimization challenges.
GovPilot
DECEMBER 13, 2022
ATLANTIC CITY — The city is implementing an online portal, set to go live Friday, for property owners who wish to offer short-term rentals.
GCN
DECEMBER 14, 2022
OpenAI's recently released ChatbotGPT is not open source and has not been accompanied by peer-reviewed literature so far. One expert says this lack of transparency could slow down future AI advancements.
State Tech Magazine
DECEMBER 14, 2022
State governments made many investments during the pandemic lockdown that are still paying dividends, fueling continued digital transformation efforts. The National Association of State Technology Directors highlights many of these successful efforts in a report recapping 2021 investments made by state IT agencies.
Speaker: Alan Kavanaugh, BA, CRM, CCPI Director of Loss Control & Risk Management
This session is designed to unveil the transformative potential of digital solutions in reshaping conventional practices, offering a roadmap towards greener and more efficient facilities regardless of municipality size. Attendees will learn: Insights into cutting-edge trends and strategies in sustainable facility management. Practical knowledge to effectively incorporate digital solutions for operational efficiency.
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