McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 24, 2022
As customers demand both transformational expertise and simplified, self-serve experiences, the traditional enterprise sales playbook is being disrupted from the top down and bottom up.
NLC (National League of Cities)
AUGUST 24, 2022
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, presents an opportunity to narrow the digital divide in many communities by providing qualified households with a $30 monthly discount on broadband service. However, enrollment in the program has lagged substantially behind the potential pool of beneficiaries.
Open Access Government - Technology News
AUGUST 24, 2022
Real-time data is the lynchpin for any progressive government , enabling it to improve efficiency, enhance operations and communications, provide improved services for citizens, uncover fraud and lower the risk of cyberattacks. The impact of data usage during the COVID-19 pandemic was so significant that the UK government established a National Data Strategy in 2020, the aim of which was to use data to innovate, experiment, and drive a new era of growth.
GCN
AUGUST 24, 2022
The American Data and Privacy Protection Act cracks down on the loose data protection regulations within the U.S., limiting certain types of personal information that major companies may collect.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 24, 2022
Transformations that aim to unlock more opportunities from e-commerce could also help customs agencies tackle issues they’ve long wrestled with, including revenue leakage and illicit goods flows.
GCN
AUGUST 24, 2022
The Small Business Administration has awarded funding to state-affiliated organizations in Arkansas, Maryland and South Dakota to provide training, counseling, remediation and other tailored cybersecurity services to small businesses.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
GCN
AUGUST 24, 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency could give states regulatory authority, but some experts worry rules will become “obsolete” as technology advances.
NLC (National League of Cities)
AUGUST 24, 2022
While federal guidelines and resources establish standards for success, local policymakers have the best understanding of their communities; they know what’s needed, what works, who the major players are in the community, and how to customize policies to best support their constituents.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 24, 2022
Multiple excavations for infrastructure improvements can be disruptive to the public. Coordinating projects could minimize negative impacts and help states manage supply chain and labor shortages.
GovLoop
AUGUST 24, 2022
We’re on autopilot in most meetings. Most of us feel overscheduled and left without enough time for actual work. We also don’t put much if any advance thought into what we want to convey in meetings. This means an opportunity lost. With better preparation, we might just have more impact while reducing the total time required to meet. If you’re like me and panic a bit when that 15-minute reminder pops up, here’s a shortcut to feeling and being more prepared.
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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.
FedTech Magazine
AUGUST 24, 2022
First responders and law enforcement officials often rely on video surveillance to help them scan emergency scenes, and they often find that occlusions can obstruct the view. Occlusions can include permanent fixtures, such as trees and buildings, as well as temporary objects, such as cars and dumpsters, says Honoré Nyuyse, physical and cybersecurity technology manager for the U.S.
GovLoop
AUGUST 24, 2022
Difficult work conversations are unavoidable. Whether you’re addressing conflict, performance issues, or personality clashes, these “critical conversations” can be hard to initiate and even harder to steer to a positive outcome. In an August 23 GovLoop online training , Jennifer Oribello, Senior Learning and Organization Development Specialist II at the Federal Reserve Board, and a certified Crucial Conversations trainer, showed the path for turning conflict into collaboration.
California Department of Technology
AUGUST 24, 2022
August 25, 2022 – Broadband leaders from the California Public Utilities Commission and California Department of Technology are working with local and regional entities to advance connectivity for residents throughout the state. Grant Applications Accepted Now. In August, the CPUC began accepting applications for Local Agency Technical Assistance for pre-construction work facilitating broadband network projects to areas in need.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
AUGUST 24, 2022
I've mentioned in the past how some water and compost treatment facilities have developed compost brands as an example of innovation in government. Milwaukee's Milorganite is the foremost example, having been created in 1926. Maryland Environmental Service, a state agency providing compost services, created Leafgro compost, which is available in the DC-Maryland area.
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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.
State Tech Magazine
AUGUST 24, 2022
Hybrid work is the reality for most organizations, including state and local government agencies. The pandemic initially caused many organizations to suddenly switch to full-time telework and now, managers may not know who’s going to be in the office and who’s going to be teleworking each day. Agencies must prepare for their onsite employees to switch to telework at any time — and, more important from a security perspective, for their teleworkers to return to the office.
Citizen Lab
AUGUST 24, 2022
This content is restricted in your region. The post Engage with your community to elevate your parks with the government’s Levelling Up Parks Fund appeared first on CitizenLab's Blog.
Princeton Public Library
AUGUST 24, 2022
Working on the library’s service desks, I see plenty of people who are very aware of new and forthcoming books, particularly fiction, and add their names to multiple hold lists immediately. Many library staff, booksellers and reviewers have the opportunity to read books ahead of publication dates to prepare to share new titles with you […].
GCN
AUGUST 24, 2022
Information about deaths is a key part of administering programs like Social Security, but how data is collected and shared comes with questions.
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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.
Barrett & Greene
AUGUST 24, 2022
by Marty Benison, Industry Executive Director for State and Local Government, Oracle ?. While the move to “Software as a Service” (SaaS) started prior to the pandemic, it accelerated when citizens needed to continue to do business with governments at all levels, but now they’ have to do so remotely. ? This digital transformation is now ingrained in the fabric of most government organizations and is here to stay.
GCN
AUGUST 24, 2022
Designed to improve transparency, the Comptroller’s database allows the public to search for agreements by local government, business entity and agreement type.
GCN
AUGUST 24, 2022
A potential data breach early this year may have exposed medical information, but the data appears not to have been misused.
GCN
AUGUST 24, 2022
Fentanyl remains driving force behind waves of death in Wisconsin communities.
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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
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