McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
In the two years since McKinsey first analyzed corporate pledges to fight racial injustice, companies have continued to pledge money—but how it’s being spent remains unclear.
Disaster Zone blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
There is a “responsible party” who should pay for everything.
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State Tech Magazine
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers recently released its State CIO Top 10 Policy and Technology Priorities for 2023, and cybersecurity and risk management are a top focus this year. With the increase in threats from state and rogue actors, this really comes as no surprise. The intentionality of adopting cyber risk management practices will increase defense capabilities and enable states to better understand the underlying risk of breaches.
Disaster Zone blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Old measures and old laws are not made for climate impacts.
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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.
GCN
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Having a robust ID management program in place is one of the most effective ways to enhance governments’ cybersecurity, and experts say it is within reach.
Disaster Zone blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
How climate change is impacting our weather and disasters.
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
The small-and-midsize-business market has huge potential, but it’s also highly competitive and fragmented. Tech providers must understand the unique, evolving needs and preferences of small companies.
Disaster Zone blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
A short video that summarizes their role before, during and after a disaster.
Homeroom
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
By Nassar H. Paydar, Assistant Secretary, Postsecondary Education In September 2021, the Department announced it was conducting a review of regulations related to First Amendment freedoms, including religious freedoms, which impose additional requirements on its higher education institutional grant recipients. The Department’s review of these regulations focused on ensuring several key elements, including First Amendment protections, Continue Reading The post Update on the Free Inquiry Rule appe
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 21, 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.
NLC (National League of Cities)
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
For communities across the country, data has the power to drive change. From shining a light on successes to calling out challenges, data is a starting point to creating a healthier future. However, for city leaders and residents, local data on health and its drivers have, historically, been difficult to come by.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Environmental sustainability is the practice of ensuring responsible stewardship of our planet.
NLC (National League of Cities)
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
With tax season upon us, residents are starting to receive their refunds and many are considering how they will use their much-needed refunds to pay down debt and make essential purchases for their families.
Open Access Government - Technology News
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
As 2023 unfolds, the UK’s public sector still finds itself in the midst of an extended, difficult winter – but how can local councils overcome this? Having already summoned fresh reserves of resilience throughout the disruptive events of 2022, local councils are now tasked with digging even deeper to contend with a cost-of-living crisis that shows no sign of relenting.
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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
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
In an exceptionally challenging marketplace, a few distributors are outperforming others by wide margins. Here’s what they do differently.
GCN
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
The cloud-based model allowed two Florida agencies time to better plan their systems modernization.
Princeton Public Library
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Life is scary sometimes. On any given day, there are happy moments and sad moments. There are times when you’re angry and times when you’re truly elated.
GCN
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
A draft of a long-awaited executive order covering digital identity calls for Login-dot-gov services to be made available for state and local programs.
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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.
i360 Gov State & Local
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
GCN: Edge computing’s ability to process data more efficiently is not only essential to the modernization of the IT infrastructure itself, but it also secures the future of other key civil services.
California Department of Technology
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
February 21, 2023 – California made another significant advancement toward broadband connectivity in every corner of the state with its first middle-mile joint-build agreement. The California Department of Technology (CDT) and Arcadian Infracom are partnering to construct 306 miles of the state’s open access network through urban and rural areas between Los Angeles and Needles.
i360 Gov State & Local
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
GCN: As the legislation cleared the Senate on Wednesday, local leaders from tiny Taylor, Texas, to metropolitan Phoenix were eying the investment and jobs it could bring to their communities.
GovCast
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
The Marine Corps is undertaking largescale modernization of its technical capabilities. As Deputy Commandant for Information Lt. Gen. Matthew Glavy puts it, all capabilities cannot be executed without tech especially in an ever-changing environment. Glavy discusses the efforts around computing at the edge, the foundational standpoint of information ahead of the upcoming Marine Corps Warfighting Publication-8 and what all this means for cyberspace operations.
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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
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Parks and recreation is vital to community health and well-being. Local park and recreation agencies connect every member of the community to essential programs, services and spaces that enhance quality of life. And, local parks and recreation provides so many opportunities for experiencing the benefits of physical activity. According to the guidance from the Community Services Preventive Task Force, park and recreation and public health professionals play a role in ensuring all community member
Government Technology Insider
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Fraud, waste, and abuse in government programs have long been a primary concern for state officials. Unemployment insurance (UI) is a program that has proven to be especially vulnerable and an easy target for fraud. The issue only worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic; in September 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor reported fraud estimates of about $45.6 billion since March 2020.
Partnership for Public Service
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
The Biden administration’s executive order on the customer experience declares that “the needs of the people … should drive service” and calls on the federal government to meet people where they are rather than forcing them to adapt to systems and policies that can be complex and hard to navigate. What does this new way of working look like? We explored this very question in our annual “Government for the People” report , written in partnership with Accenture Federal Services, and in profiles of
GCN
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
The Biden administration wants to know how data can be used to deliver more equitable policing.
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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.
The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Photo of a manufactured housing neighborhood Introduction Manufactured Housing (MH), the official name for what have historically been called mobile homes, comprises the most prominent type of factory-built housing in the US. MH units 1 currently account for about 6% of the U.S. housing stock, including both owner- and renter-occupied housing. 2 Against the backdrop of today’s rapidly deteriorating housing affordability, 3 MH has recently become a priority topic among affordable housing 4
AWS Public Sector Blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Higher education institutions are turning to data to solve challenges, improve efficiency, and create a better student experience. But to obtain the answers institutions need to thrive and better serve students, they often need new technologies. Many universities are upgrading IT systems and investing in state-of-the-art analytics solutions. Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is one institution that has taken steps to innovate by creating opportunities for evolution through Amazon Web Servic
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