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What I have observed in 35 years of municipal consulting

Public Administration Associates

My first consulting assignment was a study of the Oshkosh Police Department in 1983. Recruiting the first administrator in the then Town of Menasha came shortly thereafter. Since that time I have worked as the WCMA executive director, served as the mayor and as a council member in Oshkosh, and consulted with many municipalities throughout the State.

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8 Tips to Help Identify the Right Stakeholder Groups and Reach the Right People

Social Pinpoint

Whether you're developing a new residential masterplan, redesigning a transport network, or collecting ideas for a placemaking project, identifying the right stakeholder groups is an essential part of the planning process. The post 8 Tips to Help Identify the Right Stakeholder Groups and Reach the Right People appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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S5 Episode 01: Health And The Park District Mission

ParkTalk podcast

Executive Director Ray McGury explains what's behind the new mission statement of the Naperville Park District, which is to provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds and a healthy community. Executive Director Ray McGury explains what's behind the new mission statement of the Naperville Park District, which is to provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds and a healthy community.

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Episode 1 - Jose Arrieta, Health and Human Services Assistant Deputy Secretary

GovCast

Aug 29, 2018 | This inaugural GovCast episode features Jose Arrieta, who runs acquisition at the Health and Human Services Department. His career didn't start in government but on the basketball court. That professional path took a dramatic turn on Sept. 11, 2001, when his coach came into the gym where Arrieta was practicing, saying two planes had hit the World Trade Center.

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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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Special Summer Break Episode of FedHeads

FedHeads

The FedHeads are taking the last few weeks of summer off and will return with new episodes on September 4, 2018. The FedHeads are taking the last few weeks of summer off and will return with new episodes on September 4, 2018.

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How Risk Play Can Benefit Kids — Episode 024

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

On today's episode, we chat with Tom Norquist, president of the International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA), about how risk and adventure play is stepping back into the limelight and can help kids' independence and creativity. Typically, when we think about play, the idea of risk or danger may be a little scary, especially if we’re talking about children playing.

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IAP2 Cocktail Catch-Up with Tegan Hughes – Keolis Downer

Social Pinpoint

Tegan is a community engagement professional with extensive experience working on major infrastructure projects for the government and private sectors for a range of clients including Transport for NSW and Australian Rail Track Corporation. The post IAP2 Cocktail Catch-Up with Tegan Hughes – Keolis Downer appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Data.gov Catalog Update

Data.gov

The heart of Data.gov is the catalog. The Data.gov catalog brings together datasets from hundreds of agency sources across the federal government and from 50 non-federal sources. Metadata for datasets that are available to the public are maintained by the … Continued. The post Data.gov Catalog Update appeared first on Data.gov.

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S4 Episode 05: WellFit For Balance And Strength

ParkTalk podcast

Occupational therapist Dina Kartsonas describes the benefits for seniors of her WellFit Seated Strength Training and Better Balance and Core classes. Occupational therapist Dina Kartsonas describes the benefits for seniors of her WellFit Seated Strength Training and Better Balance and Core classes.

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Episode 25: The Program Integrity Playbook

FedHeads

The FedHeads final episode from the Association of Government Accountants Professional Development Training in Orlando, FL features Adam Goldberg from the Office of Financial Innovation and Transformation in the Treasury Department. Adam is joined by Linda Miller, Director at Grant Thornton Public Sector to discuss the forthcoming Program Integrity Playbook and how it can be used by agencies to reduce fraud and improper payments.

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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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Advanced Mapping Features for Multi-Design Projects

Social Pinpoint

It is now easier to display multiple designs for one project in the same area with our advanced mapping features. The post Advanced Mapping Features for Multi-Design Projects appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Episode 24: Enterprise Risk Management

FedHeads

FedHeads episode #24 was recorded in Orlando at the Association of Government Accountants Professional Development Training. On this episode, Robert and Francis talk to Mike Wetklow, Deputy CFO at the National Science Foundation about the new A-123 Appendix A and its impact on agency enterprise risk management plans. Joining the conversation is Wendy Morton-Huddleston, Partner at Grant Thornton Public Sector.