Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

Some think events have proven other courses of action are perhaps needed.

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FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently released a cybersecurity modernization action plan, expressing an urgency to enhance defenses to mitigate growing threats that agencies have faced in the past few years. The FDA alone has reported a 457 percent increase in reconnaissance activities, denial of service, attempted exploitation and other cyber incidents against IT infrastructure during the pandemic.

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Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

What does a CISA Region do as opposed to FEMA Regions?

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State Tech Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

A security operations center, or SOC, can be the nerve center of a strong state and local cybersecurity effort. SOC teams are charged with detecting, preventing, investigating and responding to cyberthreats, ideally with round-the-clock monitoring of an organization’s network. That’s a lot for any state office or agency to take on. That’s why North Dakota CISO Michael Gregg runs the state’s SOC delivered as a service.

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Advertiser: Noratek

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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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 31, 2023

Year 17! Our team is so excited to be celebrating 17 years of supporting incredible nonprofits creating impacts in their communities. Since 2006, we have helped secure over $104.5M in grant awards and trained over 72,227 professionals – WOW! To help celebrate 17 years, our team put together 17 of our favorite grant resources. Although we didn’t rank them in order, as we love them all, and unlike our conversations about having priorities in sequential order, we allowed these resources to

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

Amazon Web Services (AWS) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI) to boost innovation using cloud technology. Through this collaboration, AWS will support MHESI to identify pilot workloads for the ministry to start migrating to the AWS Cloud. MHESI will also use AWS training programs to upskill employees on AWS Cloud skills across over 200 education institutions and over 20 MHESI-managed research and

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Homeroom

JANUARY 31, 2023

As a school counselor in the Livingston Union School District, I have seen firsthand the vital role that school counseling positions play in supporting academic achievement, social-emotional development, college and career readiness, and mental health and wellness in our students. My Superintendent, Andres Zamora, has been a leader in expanding and supporting school counseling positions, recognizing the Continue Reading The post California School Counselor Advocacy Tips appeared first on ED.gov

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 31, 2023

A new discussion paper by McKinsey & Company describes companies’ critical role in addressing social and environmental challenges through growth, sustainability, and inclusion.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

JANUARY 31, 2023

The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates. Items of interest related to CED in North Carolina : Statewide, foreclosure proceedings have increased 60% from Nov 21 to Nov 22.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 31, 2023

The Warehouse Group partnered with McKinsey on a complete transformation, improving customer experience, upskilling employees, and expanding its carbon neutral vision—all while growing its bottom line.

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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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GCN

JANUARY 31, 2023

DOE is looking for ideas on how regional ecosystems could leverage a nearby national lab to power innovation and economic prosperity.

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Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

The change will impact how the medical community and people are supported.

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GCN

JANUARY 31, 2023

More quantifiable performance goals would help the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program better track internet adoption, GAO said.

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Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

Watch for states with skin in the game to lawyer up!

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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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 31, 2023

Asurion’s CIO explains how the company’s timely decision to go cloud-first allows the company to move fast, drive value, and stay competitive.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 31, 2023

On January 19, 2023, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sent a letter to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announcing the government hit the debt ceiling and would begin taking “extraordinary measures” to conserve cash in order to prevent a default on the nation’s debt.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 31, 2023

Cooperation among all stakeholders would help the country create a start-up culture that could generate some 30,000 high-value-adding jobs and up to €1.3 billion in additional direct local spending.

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Professional Grant Writer

JANUARY 31, 2023

As professional grant writers, our job spans the entire life cycle of a grant. That means finding grant opportunities, writing and packaging applications. The post Do grant writers find grants? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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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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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 31, 2023

What will lead the headlines in the year ahead? We asked influential journalists in Asia and Europe for their views on the stories that will shape each region. From growth prospects to the net-zero transition and from geopolitical tensions to inflation, their perspectives shed light on the themes we will be seeing in the news.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 31, 2023

Now in its third year, the AWS Space Accelerator is a hybrid technical, business, and mentorship opportunity open to space startups from around the globe who are looking to power their space missions using Amazon Web Services (AWS). In 2023, the AWS Space Accelerator will call on teams and resources across Amazon to help emerging startups focus on cloud-powered solutions that support the use of space as a sustainable and usable environment for years to come, as well as solutions that positively

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 31, 2023

Indirect operations functions make up a significant share of total operations—and optimizing them can deliver sizeable bottom-line impact.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 31, 2023

January 17, 2023, marked the seventh consecutive year of the National Day of Racial Healing (NDoRH). This annual observance was launched by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) on January 17, 2017, as a time to contemplate our shared values and create the blueprint together for how we heal from the effects of racial inequities.

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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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GovLoop

JANUARY 31, 2023

It can be difficult to find the sweet spot between being accommodating and bending your boundaries too much in the workplace. During the New Supervisors in Gov Virtual Networking Event, “How to Set Boundaries for Yourself and Your Team,” on Jan. 30, U.S. Federal Government employee Sarah Moffat shared insight on how to respectfully, but firmly, draw lines between your personal and professional lives.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 31, 2023

Every year more than 700,000 individuals are released from state and federal prisons. These individuals return many times to the places that they called home and, as such, are returning citizens. The term ‘returning citizen’ replaces the stigmatized terms ‘ex-con’, ‘ex-felon’, etc.

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Microsoft Public Sector

JANUARY 31, 2023

When is MC257236 going to happen? Our GCC tenant still has it.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 31, 2023

Truist’s chief information and experience officer discusses the post-merger cloud challenges.

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Advertiser: Noratek

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.

Local Government

GCN

JANUARY 31, 2023

Citizen scientists in Milwaukee collected air temperature and humidity data to help state officials focus where heat prevention efforts are most needed.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 31, 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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Social Pinpoint

JANUARY 31, 2023

If you want to encourage citizens to tell their stories online, then you need to provide inclusive and welcoming community engagement experiences. The best community engagement websites set the tone for the rest of the online participation experience and there are a number of design techniques you can use to get citizens excited about shaping their future in a digital environment.

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Barrett & Greene

JANUARY 31, 2023

[Photo: Oregon Governor Tina Kotek] Generally, gubernatorial executive orders get scanty press attention. But we’ve found they’re one of the best ways to scope out both management and policy priorities before any new legislation winds its way through legislatures. They’re particularly interesting for the nine new governors as these just-after-oath-of-office actions show what’s top of the mind as their four-year stint in charge begins.

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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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