Government Technology Insider

OCTOBER 31, 2023

While agencies have made great strides towards improving constituent experiences, there is often complexity and confusion when constituents have to navigate multiple forms, processes, or levels of government to request services. Consequently, constituents have demanded more unified digital experiences. To achieve this, state government agencies will need to break down data silos to provide agencies with the ability to make accurate data-driven decisions that improve overall constituent experienc

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

Despite local efforts, millions of tons of the powerful greenhouse gas, mostly from thrown-out food, are being released into the atmosphere. In a letter, cities have asked the EPA for grants, trainings and stronger regulations.

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

It’s Halloween! And while you may be thinking of goblins and ghosts, nothing can haunt you the way credit card debt does. While consumers’ credit card debt dropped during COVID, signs point to it starting to crawl back to pre-pandemic levels. And.

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

In a time when trust in state and local government is under siege, public access to information is particularly vital.

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State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In 2020, employees of the New Jersey judicial system could not report to work due to the COVID-19 pandemic. New Jersey Judiciary CIO Jack McCarthy was faced with a challenge: how to ensure these newly remote workers could securely access sensitive systems using legacy architecture. McCarthy turned to solutions from Zscaler and started to forge a path toward zero-trust security.

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Professional Grant Writer

OCTOBER 31, 2023

We’ve talked a lot about using evidence to establish the need or the problem your nonprofit is working to solve. You need to. The post How to write the chosen intervention section of a grant appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

OCTOBER 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: Property owners in Eastern NC face huge jumps in premiums or total loss of coverage as insurers update their models to better reflect the severity of hazards in recent years.

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

Despite a significant increase in the number of people entering the cyber field in 2023, demand is still far outpacing that supply.

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State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2023

State governments accelerated digital transformation during the pandemic. As CIOs chart a course forward, what is on the horizon for digital transformation? How are they harnessing new and refreshed technologies to enhance citizen services? And what more can CIOs do to create a smooth experience for their constituents? Minnesota CIO Tarek Tomes and Ohio CIO Katrina Flory share their perspectives.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The UK government has unveiled an ambitious £118 million initiative to enhance the nation’s AI skills, ensuring it remains AI match-fit This investment comprises various measures aimed at developing AI skills and harnessing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. 12 new AI skill centres to receive funding The government will allocate £117 million to support 12 new Centres for Doctoral Training in AI.

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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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GovLoop

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Part of your job as a supervisor is to check on the health of your team because teams that are unwell aren’t able to function effectively. During the New Supervisors in Gov Community of Practice session on Oct. 30 , Maria De Fazio, Executive Director for the Presidential Management Alumni Association, shared strategies for supporting your team’s well-being and creating a safe and productive workspace.

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Park Leaders

OCTOBER 31, 2023

“those little tidbits of information really help park and conservation leaders be better in their jobs, be better stewards of the resources, and just be better community leaders.” – Chris Lee Local conservation efforts have a lasting impact on communities and individuals. Chris Lee, the executive director of Des Moines County Conservation, joins for a conversation on the important role of conservation in local communities.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 31, 2023

One of the big concerns around AI is what’s called explainability. Whether we are talking about a system that screens applicants for housing loans, recommends a course of medical treatment or generates a legal document, we want to know how that system arrives at a decision or generates output. Otherwise, we are not likely to trust it. Experts at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have identified four principles of explainable AI: Explanation.

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CRA Today

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Episode 81: CRA Tips: 46th Anniversary of the CRA - How will you serve? [link] On October 12, 2023, we marked the 46 th anniversary of the CRA. As we reflect on the past, I challenge you to consider your role in extending opportunity within your community. Here, I share a special message with our bankers who are forging an impact in our local communities.

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

Aging poll workers leaves some Indiana communities short-staffed during election time. A statewide program helps fill those workforce gaps by recruiting high school students to help with administrative tasks during elections.

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CarahCast

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In this podcast, Venafi experts Faisal Razzak, Senior Product Manager, and Ivan Wallis, Global Solutions Architect, discuss best practices for leveraging encryption key management software to comply with the CA/B Forum guidelines. By leveraging Venafi’s technology, your agency can secure code signing operations to maintain data integrity. In this podcast, Venafi experts Faisal Razzak, Senior Product Manager, and Ivan Wallis, Global Solutions Architect, discuss best practices for leveraging encry

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GovCast

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Good ideas can come from anywhere, including the millions of public servants in the federal workforce. The General Services Administration's 10x program invests in ideas from civil servants to improve government technology and better serve the public. Sites and projects like code.gov, login.gov and the U.S. Web Design System started from ideas funded through 10x.

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Partnership for Public Service

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The 22 nd annual Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals ® gala was held in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 17 to honor exceptional federal employees who are committed to serving our nation. At the gala, the Partnership presented the 2023 Spirit of Service Award to Judy Woodruff, an iconic journalist with over 50 years of experience covering politics and current affairs for major news networks, including NBC, CNN and PBS.

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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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OCTOBER 31, 2023

A new report from the Urban Institute finds that too many transit agencies rely on a single source of funding, and those revenue streams are often volatile.

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