McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 24, 2024
By moving from information to action—think virtual coworkers able to complete complex workflows—the technology promises a new wave of productivity and innovation.
Next City
JULY 11, 2024
In Greensboro, North Carolina, city leaders will soon vote of the future of Bingham Park – a decision which could impact Black and low-income residents for generations to come.
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Next City
JULY 15, 2024
No water. Pricey permits. Urban farms in Essex County, New Jersey are calling on local governments and the state to make long-term investments in combating food insecurity.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JULY 25, 2024
Co-authored by Mia Chapman, Intern, Housing & Community Development, NLC and Lauren Lowery, Director of Housing & Community Development, NLC The architectural principle of universal design prioritizes usability by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialization.
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Successful partnerships start with knowing what public sector leaders care about. This report spotlights global innovators shaping the future of public service by tackling real-world challenges across AI, digital identity, citizen experience, and data strategy. Their work reveals the priorities, pain points, and investment areas that are driving transformation.
FedTech Magazine
JULY 3, 2024
There exists a major disconnect between the trust most agencies put in their current cybersecurity strategies and their actual ability to defend themselves. While 88 percent of global IT and security leaders feel confident in their organizations’ ability to manage cyber risk, 51 percent report that more than half of their cyber incidents were due to poor cyber hygiene, according to an April study from ExtraHop.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
JULY 29, 2024
Severe headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, tinnitus, vertigo. About a decade ago, American officials and their families living and working at the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba, started experiencing mysterious symptoms like these. Symptoms usually.
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State Tech Magazine
JULY 2, 2024
The initial inspiration for creating the Massachusetts Municipal Cybersecurity Summit in 2021 — to encourage cities and towns to work together on cybersecurity prevention — remains a focus for the MassCyberCenter, says Director John Petrozzelli. “This was a way of getting people together to share business cards and ideas — almost crowdsourcing across the state — so the first time an incident happens, you already know people,” he says.
Next City
JULY 25, 2024
Housing, tenant rights and labor justice advocates helped shape the proposed state housing authority. It will need their support to pass.
Careers in Government
JULY 17, 2024
AI tools can save time and money by scanning through large volumes of applications to choose qualified candidates. The post Can AI Tools Accurately Detect Fake Candidates in Public Sector Job Postings? appeared first on Careers in Government.
Policy & Politics Journal blog
JULY 3, 2024
by Sarah Brown and Elizabeth Koebele All articles featured in this blog post are free to access until 31 October 2024 It’s that time of year again when course syllabi are updated with fresh research.
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In a survey of U.S. business owners, more than 64% indicated their local government’s online tax portal needs improvement. It’s clear that while business owners want to work with their local government to stay in compliance, many online tax systems do not enable them to do so effectively.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
JULY 30, 2024
Earlier this month, a software update from the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused Microsoft Windows operating systems to crash—resulting in potentially the largest IT outage in history. Disruptions were widespread. Around the world, businesses and.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 31, 2024
This blog is the first in a series that discusses how generative artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in education. The series includes stories from AWS customers that are using generative AI to create more personalised and engaging learning experiences. For decades, AI and its potential have captivated human curiosity. The use of AI in addressing industry challenges has been steadily increasing with the pace of innovation.
State Tech Magazine
JULY 18, 2024
Artificial Intelligence has the potential to transform a range of state and local government operations, improving the employee experience while elevating service delivery. But AI models need to be trained on a lot of data, and that presents a challenge. Across government at all levels, “there is a scarcity of the high-quality, highly diverse and relevant real-world data sets that are needed to train increasingly complex AI systems,” according to UNIDIR, a United Nations research organization.
Next City
JULY 10, 2024
First-time mothers join Philadelphia’s Nurse-Family Partnership program, a home-visiting model, and gain tools to better support their babies’ health.
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Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.
Careers in Government
JULY 16, 2024
Treat others with respect in every interaction. Don’t demean, discount, or dismiss others’ concerns or hopes. The post A Work Culture Where Employees Stay appeared first on Careers in Government.
Policy & Politics Journal blog
JULY 22, 2024
by Matthew Flinders, Heidi Houlberg Salomonsen and Thurid Hustedt Although often overlooked, the rise of populism has placed additional pressures on the relationship between ministers and their senior civil servants.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
JULY 9, 2024
The percentage of college students with disabilities has nearly doubled during the last two decades—with as many as 21% reporting a disability in 2020. These students face additional challenges in college, which can reduce their chances of graduating.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 2, 2024
Managing access to websites and safeguarding users from harmful content is a critical component of a layered cybersecurity approach, especially in educational settings. Schools and institutions of higher learning have a responsibility to provide a secure online experience for their students and staff. Traditionally, this has been accomplished through on-site web filtering appliances.
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Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.
State Tech Magazine
JULY 3, 2024
Code for America advocates easing the citizen experience in clearing criminal records when appropriate. “A criminal record can be a life sentence to poverty, creating barriers to jobs, housing, education and more,” the nonprofit notes on its website. But Code for America has found that the petition processes “to clear criminal records in most states is complicated and burdensome.
Next City
JULY 17, 2024
North Carolina is home to the world's largest population of Vietnamese Montagnards. And as Afghan refugees find their footing in Greensboro, they have wisdom to share.
Careers in Government
JULY 18, 2024
AI has the potential to significantly enhance the candidate experience in the public sector The post Powerful Ways of Improving the Candidate Experience Using AI appeared first on Careers in Government.
Policy & Politics Journal blog
JULY 10, 2024
Public policy research is rife with questions about policymaking processes and outcomes. Yet, perhaps none as quintessential as – why do policy actors do what they do?
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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.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
JULY 16, 2024
GAO makes hundreds of new recommendations each year meant to improve federal programs and policies. But within that larger group, we annually highlight a key group we call “priority recommendations.” Priority recommendations are those that should be.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 1, 2024
After responding to the increased need for online learning during the pandemic, the market for educational and professional learning content has continued to expand. The global digital education content market is predicted to jump from today’s $60 billion market value to a $180 billion in the next decade, according to FactMR. A growing list of educational organizations, including Kaplan, McGraw Hill, New York University (NYU), and Coursera, have turned to CreatorUp to meet the rising demand.
State Tech Magazine
JULY 31, 2024
When the annual Spokane County Interstate Fair comes around this September, most of those who attend the 10-day event will first have to purchase a ticket at the gate. What won’t they need to buy once they’re cleared to go inside? Access to the fair’s public Wi-Fi network, which is free to anyone who wants to use it. Free public Wi-Fi has been a fixture onsite at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center since the early 2000s.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JULY 16, 2024
Which technology trends matter most for companies in 2024? New analysis by the McKinsey Technology Council highlights the adoption, development, and industry effects of advanced technologies.
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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.
Careers in Government
JULY 17, 2024
If COVID-19 taught us anything, it was that when the chips are down, and people are forced to work from home, often in isolation from their colleagues, the need to collaborate becomes essential. The post Leadership: Curiosity and Collaboration appeared first on Careers in Government.
Policy & Politics Journal blog
JULY 31, 2024
By Alexander L. Q. Chen & Oda Hustad Collaboration in cross-sectoral networks is proliferating in response to different public policy issues such as climate change, public health crises, economic inequality and urban renewal.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
JULY 25, 2024
The Opening Ceremony will kick off the Paris Olympics tomorrow. Hundreds of American athletes will compete in this year’s Summer Games—demonstrating the dedication and resilience needed to go for gold. For many of these athletes, their road to the.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 9, 2024
Introduction About 4.5 million electroencephalogram (EEG) tests are performed in the US each year. That’s more than if every person in Oregon, Connecticut, or Iowa got an EEG. Compared to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, which use magnetic fields and radio waves to generate images of the structure of the brain, EEGs use wires placed on the scalp to record the brain function as seen through the electrical activity that the brain generates in the process of neurons in the brain sending sign
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