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Agencies Seek Gains Through Precision Modernization

GovLoop

Recognizing that legislators and executive leaders have little appetite for sweeping modernization plans, many agencies are opting for a more targeted approach, focusing on initiatives that deliver tangible benefits. 2 – CAPTURING MORE REVENUE Legislators often question what return on investment modernization projects will deliver.

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5 Ways That Agencies Are Ailing From Legacy Systems

GovLoop

Constituent Service Takes a Hit In August 2023, three members of the Senate urged the Social Security Administration to accelerate its modernization efforts. It is more important than ever that the SSI program is modernized and accessible to all Americans,” the legislators wrote.

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Delivering What the Public Expects

GovLoop

With metrics, he explained, “you [can] go tell that story to Congress, to your constituents, to whoever wants to listen, that you made [something] better.” Seamless Technology Constituents want seamless, frictionless experiences, what Alboum described as, “let me go to one place, express what I need, and get everything I need.”

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Making Connections, Modernizing Recruitment

GovLoop

The Role of Data Granicus also helped ODOT with other constituent communications that benefited the public and modernized the work of department staff. Recruitment messages became more engaging, featured personal employee stories, and generated a more enthusiastic response from recipients. Individuals just need to know what’s available.

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Knowing When, Where and How to Modernize

GovLoop

Clunky, old, public facing systems frustrate constituents and reduce engagement, she said. ” For more ideas about how to make the case for modernization that agency leaders and legislators find compelling, download it here: Get the guide Photo illustration by Kaitlyn Baker and Julia Blurton-Jones for GovLoop Favorite

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Summit County (Utah) Community Planning Lab as an example of civic engagement and best practice technical assistance

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Unlike DC's "constituency service" programs by Councilmembers and the Mayor's Office, these initiatives are designed to support DIY self-help efforts driven independently of elected officials. DC recently passed legislation to allow non-citizens to participate in local elections, including running for office. I think that's reasonable.

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Supply Skepticism Revisited: What New Research Shows About the Impact of Supply on Affordability

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

But as concerns about gentrification and displacement in urban areas have become more widespread, supply skepticism has expanded from the traditional anti-development constituencies to renters and social advocates fighting for equitable neighborhood planning. Suburban legislators strongly opposed Hochul’s statewide plan last year.

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