GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
MARCH 26, 2024
The federal government reported an estimated $236 billion in “improper payments” during the most recently completed fiscal year (FY 2023). Such payments are essentially payment errors that can be the result of many things—include overpayments.
GCN
MARCH 26, 2024
While recent bridge replacements have been completed in a matter of weeks, this incident will be tougher to recover from and have wider impacts.
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Microsoft Public Sector
MARCH 26, 2024
Release News Teams Deprecating the ability to view websites inside the Website tabs in the new Teams Upgrades to importing a schedule in the Shifts app - GCC Optimize screen sharing for video – GCC March, GCCH & DoD April Viva Viva Topics will be retired as Microsoft focuses our efforts on building new knowledge and content experiences in Microsoft Copilot SharePoint Online List owners and collaborators with the permission to edit the list will be able to collect information on their lists w
GCN
MARCH 26, 2024
As states race to protect Americans’ data, the number of chief privacy officers has increased in state government. Still, a majority reported in a recent survey that they are building their programs.
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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.
State Tech Magazine
MARCH 26, 2024
Anyone in Wyoming who’s applied for unemployment benefits is familiar with the state’s Department of Workforce Services. What they may not realize: The unemployment insurance system through which claims are filed does not run on infrastructure at DWS headquarters in Cheyenne but on an offsite Microsoft Azure Government data center. The DWS moved its UI system to the cloud in 2018 using federal funding from the U.S.
NLC (National League of Cities)
MARCH 26, 2024
By Yvette Colbourne, Commissioner, City of Miramar, Florida President, NLC Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) This year’s Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) luncheon, held during our Congressional City Conference (CCC) in Washington, D.C., was especially memorable as the sold-out room welcomed keynote speaker Ayesha Rascoe, host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday.
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 26, 2024
Logistics companies have struggled to commercialize decarbonized services. A new approach could help win over customers and boost margins while reducing emissions.
GCN
MARCH 26, 2024
The park features sculptures and wall with 122,000 surnames of the 4.7 million people formerly enslaved recorded in the 1870 Census.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 26, 2024
Marketplaces that attract more demand for their sustainable product lines also decarbonize faster and perform better. Offering green features is key to having the biggest impact on decision making.
AWS Public Sector Blog
MARCH 26, 2024
The right cloud technology leads to more sustainable IT and business operations. As a foundation for innovation, the cloud supports the delivery of sustainable products, services, and business models, and gives organizations the opportunity to transform themselves with sustainability at the core of their operation. Technology and sustainability were among the top 10 priorities of CEOs in 2023, according to Gartner.
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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
MARCH 26, 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.
AWS Public Sector Blog
MARCH 26, 2024
In honour of Women’s History Month, Amazon Web Services (AWS) celebrates female leaders who inspire and empower women and girls in STEM. Their stories demonstrate technical excellence, leadership, collaboration, and mentorship – values that create an inclusive culture where all can thrive. The United Nations’ (UN) theme for this year’s International Women’s Day was “ Invest in women: Accelerate progress.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 26, 2024
Mock exams can serve as a key component in preparing for bank regulatory reviews and a catalyst in driving greater synchronization of business objectives and risk management.
Park Leaders
MARCH 26, 2024
“A good new part director has a vision. And and if you want to make a difference and leave your mark, you have to have vision of where you want to take your agency in the next year, in the next 3 years, and in the next 5 years.” Successful leaders have a clear vision and understand what it takes to drive it forward. Phil Gaines returns for a great conversation on the role of a park director, though anyone in a leadership role can benefit from what we discussed.
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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
MARCH 26, 2024
The authors of CEO Excellence, the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, reflect on the book’s success and share experiences about the profound impact it has had on their personal and professional lives.
Careers in Government
MARCH 26, 2024
Impact lives with Government Social Work Jobs. Explore opportunities to make a difference in public service. Start your rewarding social work career today. The post Empowering Change: Government Social Work Jobs Are Waiting for You appeared first on Careers in Government.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MARCH 26, 2024
It’s time to raise investment and catch the next productivity wave.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
MARCH 26, 2024
Photo: WJLA-TV A tragedy this morning as the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after being hit by a container ship. It's a key element of the roadway network--the bridge is part of Interstate 695, the freeway that rings the city but mostly in the suburbs, called the "Baltimore Beltway", carrying an estimated 11.5 million vehicles per year.-- and its collapse means it blocks the Patapsco River entry into the Port of Baltimore (" Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse: What we k
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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.
The City Fix
MARCH 26, 2024
The adoption of any new technology involves some degree of adaptation, and battery electric buses (e-buses) are no exception. After decades of experience with diesel vehicles, cities and operators need to understand the technical and operational specifications of e-buses to.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
MARCH 26, 2024
Gaps in park master planning frameworks -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part One | Levels of Service " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Two | Academic Research as Guidance " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Three | Planning for Climate Change/Environment " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Four | Planning for Seasonality, Activation and Public Art as an element of facilitiesn " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning, Part Five | Art(s) in the Park(s) as a program " -- " Ga
GovPilot
MARCH 26, 2024
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.
Partnership for Public Service
MARCH 26, 2024
In different student services roles at various higher education institutions, I have supported students searching for federal internships in the Washington, D.C., area. Yet despite my connection to, and experience working with, federal employees, the process of advising students on how to find government jobs felt entirely overwhelming. How the Partnership is helping campus advisers Last year, the Partnership for Public Service’s Call to Serve Network created a new program specifically for highe
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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
AWS Public Sector Blog
MARCH 26, 2024
Introduction Government authorities such as tax, unemployment insurance, and other finance agencies across the US and globally are seeking ways to innovate. They are trying to unlock insights from their data, deliver better customer experiences, and improve operations using cutting-edge technologies such as generative artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and other data analytics tools.
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