A new federal program looks to connect smart buildings with smart policy
GCN
MARCH 14, 2023
COMMENTARY | Buildings drive a third of the nation’s emissions. Smart buildings can change that with the right policies and programs in place.
GCN
MARCH 14, 2023
COMMENTARY | Buildings drive a third of the nation’s emissions. Smart buildings can change that with the right policies and programs in place.
Disaster Zone blog
MARCH 14, 2023
Finding your technology path going forward.
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Barrett & Greene
MARCH 14, 2023
The 1953 membership photo of the National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO) shows a world in which men dominated the positions of budget officers. This wouldn't have been a surprise to anyone at the time. But the world has changed -- and more than many might guess. Consider the February NASBO webinar that featured an all-female panel including Oregon's Kate Nass, who served as NASBO president from 2020 to 2022; Colorado's Lauren Larson (this year's president) and Ohio's Kimberly Murni
GCN
MARCH 14, 2023
While many government employees reuse credentials that have been compromised and put online, one expert warned MFA is not the “silver bullet” solution.
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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.
Paul Cairney
MARCH 14, 2023
This post (1) summarises my oral evidence to the Scottish Parliament Finance and Public Administration Committee Inquiry ‘Public Administration – Effective Scottish Government decision-making’, and (2) introduces my report ‘What is effective government?’.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
MARCH 14, 2023
While women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, they continue to earn less than men and remain underrepresented in management roles. Today, in recognition of Equal Pay Day, we look at our new report on the gender pay gap and women’s.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
GCN
MARCH 14, 2023
By uncovering vulnerabilities associated with known exploits, CISA can warn critical infrastructure organizations so they can mitigate issues before a ransomware incident occurs.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 14, 2023
Providing consumers with the experiences they increasingly expect and demand at every stage of the healthcare journey could substantially improve care and cost outcomes.
GCN
MARCH 14, 2023
The Arkansas Division of Children and Family Services’ SHARE eases coordination with physicians, lowering staff burden and health care costs.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 14, 2023
Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.
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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.
Disaster Zone blog
MARCH 14, 2023
Thoughts on the situation we have moving forward.
GCN
MARCH 14, 2023
COMMENTARY | With AI-enabled answer engines, users can ask complete questions and get the correct answer regardless of how they phrase the question.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 14, 2023
As 2023 unfolds, many feel that it’s Asia’s time to lead. What are the business news stories leaders should look out for in the year ahead?
Professional Grant Writer
MARCH 14, 2023
As writers, we may be inclined to experiment with form sometimes, breaking out of the usual rote, technical format. But is it ok. The post Is it ok to get creative with grant proposals? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
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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
MARCH 14, 2023
Companies that take a programmatic approach to M&A deals outperform their peers, but this strategy requires differentiated capabilities and effective execution.
GCN
MARCH 14, 2023
Open-access data from government satellites can help state and urban planners visualize environmental changes.
FedTech Magazine
MARCH 14, 2023
One of the defining features of government is that the work is never actually done, a reality that brings both challenges and opportunities. In practice, that means that much of the work of federal agencies comes down to solving the most pressing problems of today while attempting to head off the problems of tomorrow. This mission might apply doubly to federal government IT professionals.
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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
MARCH 14, 2023
by Hala Altamimi Assistant Professor, School of Public Affairs and Administration, University of Kansas In the public administration literature, it is generally expected that city managers are likely to support practices that improve government performance. There’s little question that’s true for a variety of reasons. For one thing, unlike elected officials who can retain their jobs based on simple popularity or name recognition, city managers are evaluated based on their ability to achieve poli
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
MARCH 14, 2023
Given the prevalence of the development of shopping malls over the past 70 years, central business districts (downtowns) have long since been supplanted as major retail centers, with the exception of a few major cities like Manhattan (New York City), Chicago, and San Francisco (Union Square), where the retail stores remained high profile destinations, especially for visitors--not residents.
State Tech Magazine
MARCH 14, 2023
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s administration is assessing the Maryland Total Human-services Integrated Network for ways to drive more equitable access to health and human services. The new MD THINK Committee of secretaries in Moore’s Cabinet is considering how to use the platform’s existing capabilities to both meet its goals and build on them. Former Gov.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
MARCH 14, 2023
Space for rent at the entrance to the Walmart on 300 West in Salt Lake City. I don't think this is a good idea or at least, particularly lucrative, either. When the Walmart came to Georgia Avenue in DC, they touted that were supporting local business by having two edge retail spaces, one for a soul food restaurant, the other for a credit union. But the reality is that (1) people going to big box stores like Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, etc., aren't looking to also buy a quality
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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
GovLoop
MARCH 14, 2023
An interview with Phill Fox, Principal Customer Success Advocate, Adaptivist, and Sandra Trumbull, Enterprise Solutions Advocate, Atlassian Have you ever submitted an online request and waited and waited for a response? Have you ever had trouble adjusting to constituent demand? “Organizations need to respond with speed to changing circumstances,” said Phill Fox with Adaptivist, an Atlassian solutions provider that specializes in transformation.
AWS Public Sector Blog
MARCH 14, 2023
Today at the IMAGINE: Nonprofit conference , Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched the 2023 AWS IMAGINE Grant cycle. Each year, the grant program provides a holistic package of resources, including unrestricted funding, to nonprofit organizations pursuing cloud technology projects for mission impact. Through the AWS IMAGINE Grant, AWS discovers nonprofits that are bringing high-impact technology projects to life.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 14, 2023
HUK-COBURG Group CEO Klaus-Jürgen Heitmann discusses why and how the insurer is using an ecosystem strategy to expand its traditional business of direct and motor insurance in Germany.
Princeton Public Library
MARCH 14, 2023
Aside from the book groups that the library hosts for kids, teens and adults, Princeton is a town that has a healthy number of independent book groups.
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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
MARCH 14, 2023
China can achieve climate-friendly domestic travel—if travelers, tourism providers, and the travel industry at large make sustainable changes now.
Open Access Government - Technology News
MARCH 14, 2023
Developing a sound Mobile Device Management system is essential to minimise security risk and enhance digital mobility The integration of mobile devices into our working lives has been revolutionary. They now feature prominently in how teams operate and interact with one another and their customers and partners. Smartphones, laptops, and tablets have become invaluable across every industry, and whilst they have the power to maximise productivity and potential, they can also pose a significant da
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