FedHeads

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

This week on FedHeads, Robert and Francis talk to Craig Fischer from the Office of Financial Innovation and Transformation at the Department of Treasury about blockchain, its applications for use in government, and a proof of concept Craig is currently running using blockchain technology for asset management. Aftab Hossain - a senior manager and blockchain expert - joins the conversation as well.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

On today’s episode, we’re discussing a new research report titled “From Green Space to Digital Place.” The report takes a look at smart city strategies and how cities are capitalizing on technological advances. When cities are looking at their budgets and identifying key areas for investment, parks and recreation are often put on the back-burner even though they are such an essential element to a thriving community.

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Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, passed by Congress and signed by the President on February 9th, 2018, contains several noteworthy bright spots in the use of data and evidence-based policy. Those wins suggest there is continuing bipartisan support in Washington for using evidence, data and innovation to improve the results and cost-effectiveness of Federal programs and policies.

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ParkTalk podcast

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Executive Director Ray McGury and Park Board President Mike Reilly talk about the launch of the State of the Park District as Series One of the ParkTalk podcast. Executive Director Ray McGury and Park Board President Mike Reilly talk about the launch of the State of the Park District as Series One of the ParkTalk podcast.

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FedHeads

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

This week on FedHeads, Robert and Francis welcome Hudson Hollister, President of the Data Foundation, and Adam Hughes, Director of Marketing and Government Affairs for Grant Thornton Public Sector. Hudson and Adam are the co-authors of the second annual State of the Union of Open Data report, which explores the current state of open data efforts in both government and the private sector.

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ParkTalk podcast

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Executive Director Ray McGury, Park Board President Mike Reilly and Director of Recreation Brad Wilson touch on the highlights of 2017, including the results of the Community Interest and Opinion Survey and the success of the Fort Hill Activity Center. They introduce the District’s new mission statement and preview new projects for 2018. They end with their personal reflections on why they are serving in the field of parks and recreation.

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ParkTalk podcast

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Director of Parks Kevin Finnegan, Central Parks Manager Carl Gorra and Golf Operations Manager Kevin Carlson discuss the District’s park maintenance practices, including its ongoing initiative to transition to organic products and new strategies to enhance wildlife habitat and conserve resources in the parks and golf courses. Director of Parks Kevin Finnegan, Central Parks Manager Carl Gorra and Golf Operations Manager Kevin Carlson discuss the District’s park maintenance practices, including it

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ParkTalk podcast

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Commissioners Carlsen and King were elected to the Park Board in April 2017. Learn about why they wanted to run for office, what they appreciate about parks in Naperville, challenges they face as commissioners, and how to get in touch with them. Commissioners Carlsen and King were elected to the Park Board in April 2017. Learn about why they wanted to run for office, what they appreciate about parks in Naperville, challenges they face as commissioners, and how to get in touch with them.

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ParkTalk podcast

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Foundation President Troy Cooper and Board Member Jim Ensign recap the Foundation’s history, mission, current projects, and ways to donate or get involved. Foundation President Troy Cooper and Board Member Jim Ensign recap the Foundation’s history, mission, current projects, and ways to donate or get involved.

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Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

A small but growing number of federal departments and agencies have created evaluation policies that describe the principles that those agencies seek to promote when they conduct program evaluations. Those principles can include rigor, relevance, transparency, independence, and ethics. To learn more about evaluation policies and why they are useful to federal agencies, we are joined by Naomi Goldstein, the Deputy Assistant Secretary within the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE)

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FedHeads

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Welcome to FedHeads! A weekly podcast from Grant Thornton Public Sector. This week on FedHeads, Robert and Francis talk about the State of the Union address, anticipated reforms that will impact federal workers, and government reorganization proposals. About FedHeads FedHeads are Robert Shea and Francis Rose, who love to talk about the arcana of government management and the people who are trying to make it better.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

It’s February — the month of love. People everywhere are rushing through Hallmark stores and florists to get their significant others heartfelt cards, flowers and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates. Although showing your loved ones that you care every day is important — not just on Valentine’s day — perhaps more important is making sure that your own heart is healthy.

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ParkTalk podcast

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Executive Director Ray McGury answers questions from our listeners. Executive Director Ray McGury answers questions from our listeners.

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