Thu.Dec 14, 2023

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Southeast Asia quarterly economic review: Pockets of growth emerge

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

In the third quarter 2023, the economies of most countries in Southeast Asia showed pockets of growth and resilience, despite the cumulative effects of monetary tightening and slower global demand.

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New National Leader for Cybersecurity

Disaster Zone blog

There was a 10-month vacancy.

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Why federal efforts to protect schools from cybersecurity threats fall short

GCN

K-12 schools are especially vulnerable to cyberattack because they lack the cybersecurity expertise and funding essential to protecting students' sensitive information.

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How innovative companies leverage tech to outperform

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Organizations with innovation cultures realize more value from strategic technology investments than their peers do, our latest digital survey finds.

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The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook

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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Should the EPA let Chicago have 40 years to remove lead pipes?

GCN

Some cities with a high number of lead pipes would be given more than the 10 years set by the EPA to replace them. The exception in the proposed rule is drawing criticism from residents and environmentalists.

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Reimagine, reuse, recycle: How to reach sustainable packaging targets in retail

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Retailers face costly packaging supply constraints, making it harder to contend with consumer and regulatory pressure to be more sustainable. Four actions can help.

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Tech Trends: Key Drivers for Data Center Modernization in State and Local Government

State Tech Magazine

Government agencies have typically lagged slightly behind other sectors when it comes to technology adoption, but it’s clear that IT modernization has become a top concern for state and local governments. The National Association of State Chief Information Officers lists both legacy modernization and IT consolidation/optimization among state CIOs’ top 10 priorities for this year.

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Friendly competition heats up energy conservation among neighbors

GCN

Indiana saw a 30% reduction in residential energy use across four cities after deploying the MySmartE system that incentivizes households to conserve energy.

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The power of soil: Building a regenerative agriculture business

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

With support from a like-minded investor, Agreena is building a farmer-centric, global ecosystem to propel adoption of regenerative agriculture practices and remove carbon from the atmosphere.

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You’ve Heard of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse of Tax Dollars; Let’s Look at Preventing Abuse

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Abuse, while often present alongside fraud and waste, can cause substantial losses to the federal government on its own. For example, the Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General reported that potential abuse of overtime pay within one VA.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

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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How police have undermined the promise of body cameras

GCN

Hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars have been spent on what was sold as a revolution in transparency and accountability. Instead, police departments routinely refuse to release footage—even when officers kill.

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The U.S. Air Force improves aircraft readiness with AI and predictive maintenance solutions

AWS Public Sector Blog

Keeping military aircraft and related equipment up and running is critical to the U.S. Air Force ’s (USAF) mission — to fly, fight, and win. Across 59 air bases in the US and more than 100 airfields overseas, the USAF is responsible for more than 5,400 aircraft with an average age of 28 years. A delay in operations when hardware is out of commission costs valuable time, resources, and labor.

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Lawyers Give Advice, They Don’t Make Decisions for You

Disaster Zone blog

Great legal advice may not be practical.

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The Z factor: Can Gen Z fulfill Romania’s economic potential?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Romania has an opportunity to generate a €307 billion increase in GDP by 2050. Nurturing the skills and well-being of Generation Z is crucial for capturing this potential economic growth.

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Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments

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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National Risk Index Under Fire

Disaster Zone blog

The index is only as good as the data.

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5 Biggest CX Barriers Unveiled

GovLoop

The inaugural Customer Experience Community of Practice kicked off on December 12, and uncovered top five CX challenges facing the public sector with guest speakers Barbara C. Morton, Deputy Chief Veterans Experience Officer, Veterans Experience Office, Department of Veterans Affairs and Kaitlyn Ahlers, Director of Customer Experience, Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

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An Unsettling Story of Non-Resilience

Disaster Zone blog

Words, laws, but no money allocated.

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Statewide IT Annual Report Showcases Government Technology Achievements

California Department of Technology

December 14, 2022 – Each January 15, CDT publishes an annual report that measures the performance of the State IT community—and 2023 was a year filled with everything from developing a Digital ID ecosystem to creating a statewide Digital Strategy to stabilizing critical services. The 2023 report will highlight California’s Security Operations Center that blocks over 1 billion malicious probes each day, the State’s new Cloud Smart services, the launch of the State Website Emergency Alert and how,

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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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Securing and automating compliance in the public sector with AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

Compliance is essential, but ensuring compliance in the cloud with various regulations and standards can be challenging, especially for public sector organizations. The requirements are highly dynamic, constantly evolving, and they vary across countries. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has a number of resources to help customers meet compliance requirements, reduce their time and effort, and focus on core business objectives.

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Ovations to Outstanding CDT Employees

California Department of Technology

December 14, 2022 – CDT’s annual Ovation Award ceremony was held December 12. The virtual ceremony recognized the accomplishments of individuals and groups within the Department whose exceptional efforts have helped secure better services for Californians. Award categories included Performance Excellence, Leadership, Innovation, Organizational Enhancement, Customer Service, Team Excellence and Partnership.

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Embracing an all-IP future: Navigating challenges and seizing opportunities in the UK public sector telecommunications

Open Access Government - Technology News

With the UK’s PSTN networks set to be switched off in 2025, the importance of the transition to IP systems and the infrastructure associated with it cannot be understated As we embark on the journey into 2024, the business communication landscape in the UK is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the nationwide cessation of copper-based telephone and internet services.

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Empowering Communities: California’s Draft Digital Equity Plan

California Department of Technology

A message from Liana Bailey-Crimmins, State CIO and CDT Director December 14, 2023 – On December 12, the California Department of Technology (CDT) released its draft Statewide Digital Equity Plan, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at ensuring every Californian has equitable access to reap the benefits of the digital world. The plan will position the state to receive an allocation of the Digital Equity Capacity Grant funded by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 that can

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Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance: Making the Case for Preparedness

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