NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Tips from Social Impact Enterprise Addressing Systemic Barriers to Equity Everyone is talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Government entities, businesses, nonprofits, and individuals across the country are waking up and asking themselves, “HOW?” How do I ensure my organization is representative of the communities I serve? How do I support collaboration and inclusion in […] Source.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Every time I meet a new grant professional and hear about their work, I am totally in awe. We juggle so many deadlines and responsibilities. The work we do is IMPACTFUL to communities around the world. In case you have never met a grant pro, here’s a sampling of what I’m talking about. My friend Laura works for Habitat for Humanity and funds the building of homes for families.
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NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 14, 2022
On October 14, the Department of Treasury announced their assistance to local governments with questions about the complex rules and requirements of the American Rescue Plan Act’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program will be dramatically scaled back starting Monday, October 17, 2022. Until now, Treasury provided guidance through call center support and […] Source.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Asian Americans play a key role in creating a more sustainable and inclusive economy. A new report explores the challenges this group faces and how companies can better support them.
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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.
Careers in Government
OCTOBER 14, 2022
A toxic work environment makes you feel psychologically unsafe. You feel like you could be punished or rejected at any unknown time. The post The Truth About Toxic Workplaces: What to Do appeared first on Careers in Government.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 14, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for resilience in vaccine manufacturing. Five considerations can help national public-health leaders plan.
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
OCTOBER 14, 2022
By harnessing opportunities across sectors—particularly in power—Vietnam could potentially accelerate decarbonization to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
GCN
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Leaning on relationships with users, ensuring staff have the tools they need and prioritizing projects helps Gilbert, Arizona, master digital transformation.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Julia Boorstin, creator of CNBC’s Disruptor 50 franchise, shares the lessons she’s learned on adaptability and decision making from some of the world’s top female CEOs.
GCN
OCTOBER 14, 2022
The Dall-E artificial intelligence system is helping redesign city streets, replacing car-centric roads with walkable boulevards and bike lanes.
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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.
GovLoop
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Migrating to the cloud has a way of messing with agencies’ expectations. Agencies often anticipate running into challenges with some issues, such as security and access management, that prove to be fairly straightforward, while other issues, such as data protection and total cost of ownership, turn out to be more complex than expected. During a recent GovLoop online training, titled “Myth Busters: Addressing Common Cloud Misconceptions,” speakers from government and industry shared the lessons t
GCN
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Electric bike adoption is rising as a cheaper, easier-to-implement alternative to electric vehicles in states like Colorado and Hawaii.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Automotive OEMs can’t get enough chips for their vehicles. All signs point to a continued mismatch between supply and demand unless industry stakeholders act now.
GovLoop
OCTOBER 14, 2022
In March 2020, governments nationwide had to switch to remote work nearly overnight. For Duane Schell, Chief Technology Officer for the state of North Dakota, that meant supporting and equipping 8,000 state employees who were suddenly working at home. In a way, Schell said, the speed was a blessing. “There was no resistance. It was just, ‘OK, the world’s falling apart, here’s your instructions.
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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
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Tackling Asia’s net-zero agenda can create a disruptive and collaborative shift in investment and innovation.
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2022
The US Office of Management and Budget published M-21-31 , a memorandum for federal government agencies to define event logging requirements related to cybersecurity incidents. These guidelines aim to support the detection, investigation, and remediation of cyber incidents on federal information systems. The memorandum defines various event logging (EL) tiers and the log data that must be captured for various log categories.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
OCTOBER 14, 2022
The US has a very homogeneous approach to land use and transportation planning. It's not very open to heterogeneity in that everyone is supposed to rely on a car to get around, uses are supposed to be widely distant from each other, etc. A few of the legacy cities (New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco) are dominated by transit.
GCN
OCTOBER 14, 2022
The 10,000-mile “middle mile” network is expected to cost $3.8 billion and help connect the roughly one in five Californians do not have access to reliable and affordable high-speed internet.
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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.
ParkTalk podcast
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Ed Hedborn, manager of plant records at the Morton Arboretum, explains some of the factors behind the timing and variations in color of our fall foliage. Ed is the author of the Arboretum's Fall Color Report. Ed Hedborn, manager of plant records at the Morton Arboretum, explains some of the factors behind the timing and variations in color of our fall foliage.
Careers in Government
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Read on to find some of the highest-paying government jobs in Utah, how to apply for them, and stack the odds in your favor. The post Don’t Miss Out on the Highest Paying Government Jobs in Utah appeared first on Careers in Government.
GCN
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Oneonta Mayor Richard Phillips’ video posts goofing around about local government and highlighting the town have attracted online fans and, in some cases, real life visitors.
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 14, 2022
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) establishes two programs for building out a national electric vehicle (EV) charging network.
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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
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Houston, Texas, can become the world’s energy transition capital and accelerate activities to enable project economics and financing through its distinct advantages and capabilities.
A Library Writer's Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2022
We are excited to invite chapter proposals for our forthcoming ACRL book, Data culture in academic libraries: A practical guide to building communities, partnerships, and collaborations, with an anticipated publication date of winter 2024. This edited volume aims to help readers foster an institutional culture that favors the curation, creation, and wider use of datasets.
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 14, 2022
The continuing increase in cyberattacks is fueling the push for federal agencies to create zero-trust environments. According to Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report, the public sector reported nearly 3,000 cyber incidents in 2021, with more than 75 percent of them committed by external threat actors. Zero trust is mandated for federal agencies today, although it is not a simple solution to implement and cannot be delivered as a single product.
A Library Writer's Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Please consider nominating a resource for the ALLEN ELLIS DIGITAL RESEARCH AWARD IN POPULAR CULTURE. This award recognizes the outstanding contribution of an academic database to the study of Popular Culture and American Culture developed within the past three years. Criteria will include use of hypertext/networking, use of supplementary/secondary materials, breadth of archived material, and ease of searching and updatability.
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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.
Partnership for Public Service
OCTOBER 14, 2022
On Sept. 20, the Partnership hosted its 21st annual Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® gala at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. This year’s Service to America Medals—or Sammies—program honored eight federal employees and teams for their innovation, leadership and significant contributions to our country. Guests mingle on the Kennedy Center terrace.
Policy Chats
OCTOBER 14, 2022
In this episode, the Host of the Urban Planning is Not Boring Podcast, Natalie Ikhrata talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about Urban Planning and its challenges. About Natalie Ikhrata : Natalie is pursuing her Master's in Urban Planning, Housing, and Transportation at the University of Southern California. She is a transportation planner and co-host of her podcast, Urban Planning is Not Boring.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Road Space Comparison comic by Randall Monroe, xkcd comics. This comic is based on the first done in Germany performance of showing how much space different modes consume on the street. -- October is National Community Planning Month Books. Two of the most important books related to transportation in terms of community planning are Reclaiming Our Cities and Towns: Better Living With Less Traffic by David Engwicht and Cities in Full by Steve Belmont.
Policy Chats
OCTOBER 14, 2022
In this episode, the Host of the Urban Planning is Not Boring Podcast, Natalie Ikhrata talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about Urban Planning and its challenges. About Natalie Ikhrata : Natalie is pursuing her Master's in Urban Planning, Housing, and Transportation at the University of Southern California. She is a transportation planner and co-host of her podcast, Urban Planning is Not Boring.
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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