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How generative AI can help banks manage risk and compliance

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

In the next five years, generative AI could fundamentally change financial institutions’ risk management by automating, accelerating, and enhancing everything from compliance to climate risk control.

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Downtowns need a makeover. Resident, commercial engagement could help.

GCN

Cities are finding ways to attract residents and tourists back downtown, building small business support, community spirit and a local identity.

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Bipartisan Support for CR Overcomes Shutdown Proponents, Reduces Likelihood of Deep Cuts to Grant Programs

NLC (National League of Cities)

The House and Senate passed another short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) on Thursday (February 29) to give Congress more time to finalize and approve the 12 federal appropriations bills for the FY 2024 budget. None of the 12 annual spending bills have been sent to the President for enactment despite being five months behind schedule.

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States move to cut grocery taxes

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Amid rising food prices, more states are moving to eliminate a sales tax that impacts lower-income households the most.

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The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook

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.

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What @sog_ced is reading online: February 2024

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates. DFI in the news: Report on upcoming Transylvania housing summit cites UNC DFI research in Brevard. [link] bit.ly/49JKIXD The DFI team recently presented the results of a countywide affordable housing needs assessment to Jackson County Commissioners, hig

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Lawmakers across the U.S. seek to curb utility spending on politics, ads and more extras

GCN

At least a dozen states have considered bills to limit how gas, water and electric utilities can spend customers’ money.

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Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation and AWS launch Joint Innovation Center

AWS Public Sector Blog

Pictured from left to right at launch ceremony of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) Joint Innovation Center (JIC): Larry Hu, AWS head of startup business development; Chester Hsieh, AWS head of strategic programs in Hong Kong and Taiwan; Robert Wang, AWS managing director of Hong Kong and Taiwan; Albert Wong, HKSTP CEO; Derek Chim, HKSTP head of incubation and acceleration; and Winky Lau, HKSTP team lead for co-development.

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Five considerations for software private equity in 2024

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A new wave of software investing is on the horizon as private equity looks to create value through software portfolio companies.

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How to migrate to the new AWS Ground Station Agent launching March 28

AWS Public Sector Blog

On April 12, 2023, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the general availability of Wideband Digital Intermediate Frequency (DigIF) for satellite operators using Software Defined Radios (SDRs) with AWS Ground Station. Wideband DigIF data can be delivered to Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) or to Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2). Customers using Wideband DigIF delivery to Amazon EC2 need to provision AWS Ground Station Agent (agent) on Amazon EC2.

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The business of healthcare: ‘I’m always optimistic about what’s possible’

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Clinician and business executive Cheryl Pegus shares her bold vision for healthcare and the role businesses can play in ensuring everyone has access to high-quality healthcare.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

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.

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Q&A: Microsoft Copilot Should Fly to Agencies This Summer

FedTech Magazine

The government is awash in data that could help drive mission success, elevate constituent encounters and drive new efficiencies — if only agencies could put that information to practical use. “There are incredibly large sets of data at almost any given agency,” says Jason Payne, CTO of Microsoft Federal. “But how do agencies make use of that data? How do they pull insights out of those large data sets?

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Delran, NJ Deployed A Planning Module With GovPilot

GovPilot

Delran, NJ expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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A case for foresight

Partnership for Public Service

World Future’s Day is a good reminder of how powerful strategic foresight can be to make our government more proactive and agile in a changing world that faces issues such as evolving national security threats, a shifting economic landscape, and uncertainty around mass adoption and implementation of artificial intelligence. Strategic foresight is a decision-making tool.

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Revisiting the 11th Street Bridge Park project as an opportunity rather than a folly: a new revitalization agenda for East of the River, DC

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

The other day, I was interviewed by a graduate student about this project, which aims to create the 11th Street Bridge Park , somewhat modeled after the High Line, and similar projects, connecting both sides of the Anacostia River, to Capitol Hill and Historic Anacostia. -- " A Look At The Final Designs For DC's 11th Street Bridge Park ," 2024 I was involved in the Design Oversight Committee on this project in 2014.

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Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments

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.

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Biden administration announces new efforts to boost the nation’s housing supply

GCN

Federal officials will extend a program that has helped develop or rehabilitate nearly 12,000 affordable rental homes.

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What does a state’s secretary of state do? Most run elections, a once-routine job facing increasing scrutiny

GCN

COMMENTARY | As the chief election official, a secretary of state’s influence over the democratic process can extend to every single elected office.