Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 28, 2023

One of the reasons the UK became a world leader in digital government services was the work of multi-disciplinary teams across the government It is proven repeatedly that multi-disciplinary teams build better products and services. Yet, despite being part of the Government Service Standard , there are worrying signs the government and the wider public sector are reverting back to more traditional approaches.

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Reprogramming the City

MARCH 28, 2023

A note of appreciation for an act of reuse that transforms a Stockholm public space. Equality is a difficult notion for cities. Perfect in concept, imperfect in delivery. Before boarding a plane for a talk in Sweden, I received an email asking me to submit an image that represented urban equality to be projected during a panel discussion on the topic.

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Disaster Zone blog

MARCH 28, 2023

Of course they should. I’m not to blame for my decisions.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 28, 2023

IoT can help housing associations identify unsafe homes and ensure that tenants are not exposed to dangerous living areas Throughout the UK, local authorities and housing associations have a responsibility to ensure citizens live in safe and secure homes. Maintaining high standards is paramount. The tragic story of Awaab Ishak , a two-year-old from Rochdale who died due to direct exposure to black mould, shows the catastrophic reality of what’s at stake when unsafe homes go under the radar.

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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.

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State Tech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

Chicago’s city council recently passed an ordinance aimed at improving traffic safety and efficiency with two pilot projects: Smart Streets and Smart Loading Zone. The first would use cameras on city poles or vehicles to capture parking infractions and ticket offenders, while the second would use license plate-reading cameras to make loading zone payment easier and catch violators.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MARCH 28, 2023

More than 3,000 local leaders from across the nation gathered in Washington, DC for the 58th annual Congressional City Conference (CCC). The ongoing theme of this year’s CCC was the importance of education, partnerships, and job creation to build better cities, towns, and villages.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 28, 2023

By focusing on six key areas, banks can more accurately manage rising interest rates and credit spread risk across business lines, meet regulatory demands, and create competitive advantage.

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GCN

MARCH 28, 2023

The Commerce Department’s Regional Economic Research Initiative will provide accessible data tools, visualizations and expert services help to federal, state, local and tribal decision-makers better understand what kind of projects will promote growth.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 28, 2023

A McKinsey survey of more than 1,900 medtech leaders shows that their customers want more omnichannel engagement. We describe five ways medtech companies can respond.

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GCN

MARCH 28, 2023

Digital watermarks on training data used for generative AI tools such as ChatGPT could help protect against fraudulent activity, an expert says.

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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.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

MARCH 28, 2023

The U.S. has recently experienced some of its worst wildfire seasons on record, creating unhealthy smoke that affected tens of millions of Americans. Physical health effects from wildfire smoke exposure can range from breathing difficulties to heart.

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Partnership for Public Service

MARCH 28, 2023

The Partnership for Public Service’s recent LeadHERship series found that despite being highly rated on the core values and competencies of our Public Service Leadership Model , women remain underrepresented in federal leadership roles and continue to experience persistent barriers to advancing in government. While agencies and leaders need to work on implementing long-term systemic changes to address these problems, women in our leadership development courses and who have read our study are sti

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Disaster Zone blog

MARCH 28, 2023

How secure is vote by mail?

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 28, 2023

Former Washington, DC, school chancellor Kaya Henderson sat down with McKinsey to share her insights for improving enrollment and student outcomes in struggling K–12 public school systems.

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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.

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FedTech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

As it continues to implement a zero-trust security architecture, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has added user rights management and activity monitoring capabilities for its on-premises and cloud databases. The USPTO to include advanced user rights review, threat monitoring and vulnerability management. The agency serves as the primary storehouse for national intellectual property data, making it a high-profile target for cyberattacks by foreign adversaries.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 28, 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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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 28, 2023

There are a number of complex challenges impacting defence and national security organizations the world over – from increasing cyber threats, to climate change, to the rapid evolution of advanced technologies. Today, defence and national security organizations are increasingly turning to the cloud to support their critical missions and tackle these challenges.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 28, 2023

P&C insurers need to position themselves to capture net-zero transition growth opportunities. Whether by setting net-zero commitments or responsibly steering the portfolio, the time to act is now.

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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.

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The CIO Council

MARCH 28, 2023

In February 2023, the Federal Chief Information Officers (CIO) Council hosted a “Fraud Detection & Prevention Symposium”. The day-long event featured over 20 executives, technologists, and changemakers from 10+ agencies, academia, and the private sector participating in the one-day event to discuss fraud issues as mentioned below that are impacting agencies.

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OpenGov

MARCH 28, 2023

How are public sector leaders and teams doing right now? What are the biggest challenges they face, and how do they plan to tackle them? For the third year in […] The post The 2023 State of Local Government: Key Findings from Our Annual Survey appeared first on OpenGov.

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GovPilot

MARCH 28, 2023

Managing local government assets is an essential part of efficient government operations and maintaining community safety. From buildings and land to emergency vehicles and equipment, local governments have many assets to maintain. Proper asset management can help local governments avoid poorly planned budgets, higher deferred maintenance costs, and slow emergency response times.

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Citizen Lab

MARCH 28, 2023

The biggest, lingering fear in the back of many public servants’ minds is whether there is value in investing in online community engagement. What is the return on investment (ROI) you make? Why should your city start or continue investing in digital participation? And if you want an online component to your engagement efforts, why not just use social media?

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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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Park Leaders

MARCH 28, 2023

“Leadership is hard because it’s a gray decision. It’s not a black and white decision. You have to take a breath, take two steps back, and figure out what the objective is and why the resource is being protected in order to make the right decision.” – Phil Gaines Phil Gaines recently attended the California Parks training conference.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

MARCH 28, 2023

What does purposeful growth look like in the retail sector? Two former Nike executives share the company’s secret formula for serving customers with its shift to digital, direct-to-consumer model, and sustainability.

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GCN

MARCH 28, 2023

COMMENTARY | With proactive monitoring and asset management, agencies can drive down cooling costs while avoiding downtime risk.

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GCN

MARCH 28, 2023

It took years to build the multi-state system known as ERIC, which weeds out duplicate, deceased and suspicious voter registrations. Texas Republicans want to dump it, but there’s no viable alternative.

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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.

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