GCN
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Incarceration and homelessness are inextricably linked, each cycling into the other. As the housing crisis drags on, state and local governments are looking to prevent former inmates from becoming homeless in the first place.
GovLoop
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Government employees don’t operate in a vacuum. It takes teamwork — and a lot of it — to keep agencies operating, meeting missions and providing for constituents. That’s why it’s crucial to build a culture of trust, but when it takes only seven seconds to make 11 assumptions about someone, that’s not much time to make a solid first impression, said Tiana Sanchez, author of “Undefeatable” and “The Upside of Failure,” during the recent N extGen virtual training summit.
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GCN
OCTOBER 26, 2023
A Louisiana parish has turned to the technology to help translate emergency calls from a growing number of non-English speakers and amid a staffing shortfall.
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 26, 2023
In recognition of Lights On Afterschool this month, a national celebration recognizing the importance of afterschool/Out of School Time (OST) programs, NLC interviewed Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway of Madison, Wisconsin.
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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
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Arkansas’ enforcement mechanism is one of the strictest in the U.S., constantly checking insurance status in real time. Many other states only check once a month.
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Clear communication is critical for the federal government. With the volume of data being generated each day, and the amount of information that agencies want to deliver to both their own workers and the general public, it’s important that the messages delivered are received as intended. Agencies are taking advantage of a host of technologies to make sure that the channels of communication are open, whether the recipient is an employee or a citizen.
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AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Lire cet article en français. Canadian public sector customers adopting Amazon Web Services (AWS) can opt to migrate some, or all, of their existing IT resources to the cloud. To achieve this, a secure, performant and highly-available hybrid network is required to connect on-premises to the AWS Cloud. These customers are also required to meet security framework controls from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) Medium Cloud Security Profile.
GCN
OCTOBER 26, 2023
As restrictions spread, neighborhoods are getting quieter—and cleaner.
Grant Consulting Services, LLC
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Pumpkin spice everything and jack-o-lanterns signal the beginning of a new Erate “Season” at Grant Consulting Services, LLC. Are you wondering what Erate is? Take a close look at your mobile or landline phone bill. You will see a surcharge called the Federal Universal Service Charge (or Universal Connectivity Charge). These charges are commonly listed under taxes and surcharges on your bill.
Government Technology Insider
OCTOBER 26, 2023
The mass adoption of cloud solutions by government agencies has improved cost management and service delivery but has brought with it some significant security challenges. However, the emergence of Zero Trust architecture has created new opportunities for agencies to build a stronger and more secure network that can keep pace with evolving workforce, constituent, and mission needs.
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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.
GovLoop
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Rethink Your Workspace Today’s office space is outdated, better suited for a paper-friendly time. Younger workers who started their jobs remotely during the COVID shutdown can’t fathom the old system: Someone actually wheeled a cart from office to office to collect hard- copy signatures? “Modern office buildings were created for a human being to sit there and do work alone, with a bunch a people around them,” said Amy Hamilton, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor of Policy and Programs at the Departmen
Open Access Government - Technology News
OCTOBER 26, 2023
In a historic move, the UK Government has unveiled a comprehensive report on the capabilities and potential AI risks associated with frontier AI The UK Prime Minister is poised to address these concerns and underscore the global responsibility required to harness the opportunities AI presents. Diverse perspectives on AI risks Within the scientific, expert, and global communities, a spectrum of opinions exists regarding the risks posed by the rapid advancements in frontier AI.
GovPilot
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Seemingly with the passing days we are going more online; technological innovation is expanding in a way never before imagined. This transition is often met with trepidation as the novelty of “going online” intimidates in a way that blinds the potential it possesses and the far-reaching benefits. Voting is no exception to this transition. Electronic voting, or E-voting, holds particular potential in the future of local elections.
Partnership for Public Service
OCTOBER 26, 2023
As the U.S. Supreme Court moved toward its decision on race-conscious admissions in higher education, many of the federal leaders we work with sought to bake diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility principles into agencywide operations to ensure DEIA functions have sufficient authority and seniority to promote their work and make a sustainable impact.
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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.
Public Sector Future
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Sami Khoury is the Head of the Canadian Government’s Centre for Cyber Security. As Canada’s technical authority on cyber security, the team use their expertise to keep safe the information and systems that Canadians rely on, to protect and defend the country’s cyber assets and to lead Canada’s federal response to cybersecurity events. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn Alvaro Vitta | LinkedIn Sami Khoury | LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise for more information and transcripts
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