GCN
JANUARY 9, 2024
Connect is so popular that it’s having trouble keeping up with demand, even as the Minnesota legislature allocated over $9 million last year to build out Connect and similar systems statewide.
Open Access Government - Technology News
JANUARY 9, 2024
Following the recent international AI Summit, many government executives are assessing how to get started exploring the technology’s potential to improve citizen services One year after generative AI publicly emerged with the launch of ChatGPT and similar tools, it is clear the rapid evolution from AI to generative AI is opening major new frontiers for improving customer service, streamlining processes, and enhancing efficiency in government services.
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AWS Public Sector Blog
JANUARY 9, 2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced 15 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator. Announced in October 2023, the AWS Education Accelerator supports education technology (EdTech) startups who are innovating to enhance the teaching and learning experience and improve educational outcomes. As education continues to evolve, data-driven decision making is a powerful strategy to transform teaching and learning practices and unlock new opportunities for
NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 9, 2024
Defining Market-Rate Housing Market-rate housing refers to non-subsidized properties that are rented or owned by those who pay market-rate rents or who paid market value to purchase the property. Unlike subsidized affordable housing, market-rate housing does not confer special government benefits.
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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
JANUARY 9, 2024
Applicants for the $200 million pilot could be required to detail recent attacks and their current cybersecurity posture. The agency is also seeking guidance on how to measure success.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 9, 2024
The technology could offer pharma companies a once-in-a-century opportunity—but only if they learn to scale it and address the industry’s unique challenges.
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 9, 2024
A McKinsey survey reveals how consumer attitudes about charging could influence the electric-vehicle market—and open new opportunities.
GCN
JANUARY 9, 2024
COMMENTARY | States that take the time to strategically adjust their staffing, processes and technology could ultimately speed up the Medicaid redetermination process.
GovLoop
JANUARY 9, 2024
When developing new applications, you want to include the end user in the process. But when it comes to using open data to tackle local problems, who counts as the end user? Is it just the government employee, or is it also the local constituent? A recent report from the Centre for Public Impact suggests that agencies should consider residents as end users, not just beneficiaries.
GCN
JANUARY 9, 2024
But could the partisan debate over the border derail funding to cities and efforts to avert a government shutdown?
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 9, 2024
Keeping your eye on where value comes from is still the name of the game.
Disaster Zone blog
JANUARY 9, 2024
Providing for better state to local support and connections.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 9, 2024
As US regulators consider a decision on open banking, account-to-account (A2A) payments face challenges in a card-dominated market but also have some promising use cases.
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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.
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2024
For the first time in the history of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers, artificial intelligence landed on its annual list of top 10 policy and technology priorities identified by state CIOs. AI, machine learning and robotic process automation took No. 3 on the list of 2024 State CIO Top 10 Priorities, which NASCIO published in December.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JANUARY 9, 2024
From their unique vantage point, satellites acquire data that help us better understand our universe. Earth observation (EO) satellites orbiting our planet are constantly capturing imagery to monitor and understand Earth’s environment. This can support decision-making on a wide range of topics including climate change, disaster management, agriculture and food security, and infrastructure development.
Professional Grant Writer
JANUARY 9, 2024
Winning a grant is a pivotal moment for individuals and organizations. But navigating the competitive landscape and understanding the odds of success is. The post What are the odds of winning a grant? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 9, 2024
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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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.
Grant Consulting Services, LLC
JANUARY 9, 2024
Erate Steps – Part II: Selecting a Service Provider and Discounts Welcome back We continue our Erate series with Steps 3 & 4. After conducting the needs assessment and going through the competitive bidding process, it’s time to select a service provider and learn how to apply discounts. Selecting a Service Provider The Erate Form 471 is the place where the school finally gets to request services and equipment.
GovLoop
JANUARY 9, 2024
An interview with Marty Sullivan, Director of the Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts, and Tim Holthoff, Director of the Arkansas Court Information Systems Division Arkansas has long been a national leader in providing public access to court information. Now, the Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts is making good use of American Rescue Plan funds to create a better, more user-friendly case management system that will allow for easier public access to court records.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 9, 2024
Local government leaders often have an opportunity to serve on committees and advisory boards at home—like the local transit agency or the metropolitan planning board. These advisory roles can be excellent ways to uplift your community’s perspective and work to create regional change.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 9, 2024
The built environment holds immense potential for positive change. We share a path toward a more sustainable industry that can abate CO2 emissions while unlocking economic value.
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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
GovLoop
JANUARY 9, 2024
Nathan Tierney is the Deputy CIO and Chief People Officer for the Office of Information Technology (OIT) in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). His resume is long and distinguished: veteran of the Army Special Forces, roughly five years in private sector leadership roles and author of books on health care value management, among other achievements.
Google Public Sector
JANUARY 9, 2024
In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the need for skill adaptability and transferability among post-secondary students has become essential. The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report projects a transformative shift: by 2027, 83 million roles will be eliminated, while 69 million new jobs will emerge. Navigating this shift requires a concerted effort from the public and private sectors, demanding innovative workforce initiatives to address disruptions while preparing for the
GovPilot
JANUARY 9, 2024
Annual GovTech 100 list recognizes top technology companies leading and innovating in the government technology sector.
GovCast
JANUARY 9, 2024
The U.S. Digital Corps started out as an idea to help strengthen the federal tech workforce and was borne in August 2021 out of a collaboration between the White House, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and General Services Administration's Technology Transformation Services to transform hiring tech talent. Since then, it has placed more than 80 early-career tech and cybersecurity professionals at dozens of agencies through a two-year fellowship program.
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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.
A Library Writer's Blog
JANUARY 9, 2024
Journal of Graduate Librarianship Call for Submissions The Journal of Graduate Librarianship (JGL) is now accepting submissions for our two 2024 issues. The summer issue will be our first Conference Round-Up, a collection of information about recent conference presentations pertaining to graduate librarianship (see Call for Conference Round-Up below).
CarahCast
JANUARY 9, 2024
GovExec and Carahsoft co-hosted the annual GovForward FedRAMP Summit in Washington, D.C. to discuss the evolving threat landscape of federal cloud adoption. This event brings together government experts and industry innovators to examine the impact of threat-based cloud adoption, Federal policy changes and the power of knowledge sharing that drives technological advancements.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
JANUARY 9, 2024
Season two of Open Space Radio begins today! For the next year, we will focus on conversations around the 2024 NRPA annual theme, “Where You Belong,” and we’re so excited to kick off this season with a wonderful conversation. On today’s episode, we’re joined by Gabby Vera, CPRP, the regional park superintendent for Maricopa County (Arizona) Parks and Recreation.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JANUARY 9, 2024
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Government Transformation team (GTT) runs an executive education program for senior operational leaders in the public sector in association with some of the leading business schools worldwide. Participants learn how the cloud affects their business models and the program highlights routes to successful transformation. GTT is made up of former government chief technologists, transformation directors, and advisers who have experience leading nation-scale reforms.
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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