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More Fraud Has Been Found in Federal COVID Funding—How Much Was Lost Under Unemployment Insurance Programs

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Criminal charges against individuals in alleged COVID-19 funding fraud are growing. Last month, the Department of Justice announced over 700 new enforcement actions—including criminal charges—against 371 defendants for more than $836 million in.

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Fact or Fallacy: Hybrid Cloud’s Potential Benefits to State and Local Governments

State Tech Magazine

The age of digital transformation is upon us, and hybrid cloud solutions are taking center stage in managing state and local government agency operations. Hybrid cloud is an environment that blends on-premises, private cloud and third-party public cloud services. But does a hybrid cloud really benefit state and local governments? Does it aid in sharing information and analyzing data as it claims to do?

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Gen AI in high gear: Mercedes-Benz leverages the power of ChatGPT

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Philipp Skogstad, CEO of Mercedes-Benz R&D North America, shares the story of bringing generative AI to 900,000 beta testers and discusses the vision, impact, challenges, and path forward for generative AI applications in the automotive sector.

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Pedestrian Zones Are Here to Stay

NLC (National League of Cities)

Pedestrian zones offer a unique policy option for municipalities to explore that not only fosters community wellbeing but can also increase economic development, improve road safety and enhance mobility options for all residents. NLC’s guide on Pedestrian Zones defines these zones as “area[s] that are permanently, periodically or occasionally closed to vehicular traffic.

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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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UK Space sector’s need for AI and machine learning experts

Open Access Government - Technology News

The UK space sector urgently seeks AI and machine learning (ML) experts to capitalise on emerging technologies, according to a recent survey A significant skills gap exists in the UK’s burgeoning space industry, with 95% of space organisations grappling with skills-related challenges. Among these, 37% lack software and data analysis expertise, with 21% explicitly requiring artificial intelligence and machine learning skills.

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How do consumers perceive in-car connectivity and digital services?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

It’s a connected world—and a recent McKinsey survey suggests that digital solutions are increasingly important along the entire mobility value chain.

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What is cultivated meat?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Cultivated meat is animal protein grown in a lab from animal cells.

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4 Simple Ways You Probably Haven’t Thought of To Boost Signups to Your Library’s Email Newsletter ?

Super Library Marketing

Watch this video now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 207 “If you build it, they will come” applies not only to baseball. It works for email marketing for libraries too! A reader asked: How do you get people to sign up for your email newsletter? It’s easier than you think. But you have to think of it holistically. I’ll share my four-step strategy in this episode.

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Panama’s ambitious 30x30 plan: Protecting its rich biodiversity

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Milciades Concepción, Panama’s Minister of Environment, reflects on the country’s conservation program designed to safeguard its natural resources and drive a sustainable economy.

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6 Must-Ask Questions to Ask When Hiring and Promoting Leaders

Careers in Government

Leadership isn’t just about holding power; it's about inspiring and guiding others towards success. The post 6 Must-Ask Questions to Ask When Hiring and Promoting Leaders appeared first on Careers in Government.

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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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Gearing up for mobility’s future with quantum computing

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Quantum computing is advancing—and it could put the mobility revolution into higher gear.

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Harnessing Digital Intelligence to Modernize Law Enforcement Investigations

Government Technology Insider

In today’s world, almost every crime committed has a technological aspect associated with it. All digital devices surrounding an incident collect valuable evidence and alter the way law enforcement handles crime. This digital footprint left behind by offenders can potentially aid investigations. These technology advancements provide law enforcement agencies with challenges to effectively use resources to follow the digital trail.

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Walmart: Testing what a “regenerative” company means in practice

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Kathleen McLaughlin, executive vice president and chief sustainability officer for Walmart, describes how Walmart operates at the vital intersection where business, society, and a healthy planet meet.

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2023 NASWA Summit Focuses on Building a More Efficient and Equitable Workforce

Government Technology Insider

Today’s workforce is a product of constant evolution. Thanks to new technology like generative AI, shifting employee priorities, and a rapidly transforming online work environment, state workforce agencies are rethinking their approaches to employment, training, and programs like unemployment insurance. These changes present new challenges, but they also provide new opportunities for advancement.

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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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Best Court Management Software 2023: What to Look For In Judicial Tech | GovPilot

GovPilot

Imagine you’re working in a municipal courthouse that is already backed up and struggling to handle the amount of cases being received and demanding workload. As more and more manual tasks pile up in the courthouse offices, time is wasted while government efficiency and effectiveness plummet. Luckily, government management software is specifically designed to streamline government workflows and prevent time or money waste within the courthouse processes.

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Looking Back at the 2020-21 Community Revitalization Fellowship: Creative Placemaking by Community Leaders from Three Cities

Center for Community Progress

Across the country, residents are working hard to address vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties in their neighborhoods. Our Community Revitalization Fellowship (CRF) is an opportunity to uplift those community leaders and help them further their work. How does the Community Revitalization Fellowship work? Each year, Community Progress selects six resident leaders from three communities (eighteen people in total) to be CRF fellows.

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AI-driven smart retail solutions in China: An interview with Cloudpick CEO Jeff Feng

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Computer vision can boost earnings and cut costs, while enhancing the in-store experience.

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Re: Achieving M-23-13 OMB requirements

Microsoft Public Sector

Two software developers sitting using a computer How to comply with the M-23-13 OMB policy on Windows devices or using other Microsoft tools.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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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Using AWS Verified Access and SD-WAN to streamline and secure remote application access for federal employees

AWS Public Sector Blog

Many US federal agencies have adopted a hybrid workplace model, which has increased the need to enable access to applications from anywhere to support distributed agency employees. Agencies can no longer rely on traditional network access methods, such as virtual private networks (VPN) and conventional wide-area network (WAN) technologies, to provide employees and users with a reliable and secure remote access experience.

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Speak Up During Railway Safety Week This September

NLC (National League of Cities)

If a train comes through your community, the National League of Cities hopes that you will speak up during national Rail Safety Week happening September 18-24 this year.

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