Next City
OCTOBER 4, 2022
After well over a decade of strategic activism in Los Angeles, Breed Street’s “last vendor” is celebrating a new statewide measure that gives street food vendors new rights and opportunities.
Summer Camp Programming
OCTOBER 6, 2022
SHOW NOTES Episode 171 goes back to Episode 2 to “Remix” it! Chris and Curt go all the way back to 2019 to redo an episode they’ve already done! With new ideas, updated stuff, as well as just informing their listeners of great stuff 169 episodes ago, the podcast this week is a blast! Listen […]. The post SCP 171: Remix: Counselor Bag of Tricks appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.
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Disaster Zone blog
OCTOBER 4, 2022
This is for a 30-year period dating back to Hurricane Andrew.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 7, 2022
To realize the full benefits of machine learning and advanced analytics in anti–money laundering, institutions need AML experts, strong data science talent, and reliable data sources in the fight against this type of financial crime.
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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.
Next City
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Developing a Black-focused birdwatching group for people of color in Michigan took a dogged willingness to bypass those standing "in the way.
Homeroom
OCTOBER 5, 2022
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMS INVOLVING STUDENT LOAN DEBT RELIEF YOU ARE YOUR BEST PROTECTION AGAINST SCAMMERS DON’T pay anyone who contacts you with promises of debt relief or loan forgiveness. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PAY ANYONE TO OBTAIN DEBT RELIEF. The application will be free and easy to use when it opens in October. DON’T. Continue Reading. The post Student Loan Debt Relief Do’s and Don’ts appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 6, 2022
The rise of 5G and edge computing will create new opportunities along the automotive supply chain. How can semiconductor companies and other stakeholders capture it?
Next City
OCTOBER 3, 2022
The legacy of redlining in Fresno isn’t just linked to housing access. It also has deadly effects on air quality and preterm birth.
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Graffiti breeds graffiti. It’s a reality that prompted city leaders in Tempe, Ariz., to set a goal of reducing it to one instance per four square miles. “If you don’t clean it up quickly, it attracts more and detracts from the overall appearance of the city,” says Tempe CIO Mark Wittenburg. “But we had a very difficult time reaching our goal, and part of it was just identifying it quickly enough.
Disaster Zone blog
OCTOBER 3, 2022
The pandemic revealed that all is not well.
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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
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Sustainable financial products can propel revenue growth for banks and contribute substantially to businesses’ progress in meeting global climate goals. But success requires a strategic approach.
Google Public Sector
OCTOBER 4, 2022
In June, we announced the creation of Google Public Sector , a new Google division focusing on helping U.S. public sector entities—including federal, state, and local governments, and educational institutions—accelerate their digital transformations. It is our belief that Google Public Sector, and our industry partner ecosystem, will play an important role in applying cloud technology to solve complex problems for our nation.
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 7, 2022
My very first time speaking in front of an elected body was in 2018, in front of the Portland Maine City Council. Earlier that year, I had finished training to learn how to run for office and was beginning to have the time and space to pay more attention to what was happening locally and […] Source.
Disaster Zone blog
OCTOBER 5, 2022
No insurance and no flood insurance will sink many people.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Less waste, shorter times to market, constant customer insights: the advantages of applying digital twins are many—if you get the conditions right.
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) helps keep the world’s waterways safe for commercial vessels, private boaters, military ships and other mariners. As part of its role overseeing navigation, the agency identifies obstacles and hazards at sea and supports national security efforts by warning of potential threats. Earlier this year, NGA put in place artificial intelligence (AI) technology called the Source Maritime Automated Processing System (SMAPS), which helps analysts sort thro
Professional Grant Writer
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Much of this blog is dedicated to the qualities of a competitive grant application. And while applicant organizations bear a lot of responsibility. The post The top qualities of a good grant writer appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
Google Public Sector
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Today’s government workplace looks vastly different than it did three years ago, when remote and hybrid work were the exception and supporting workplace collaboration often meant installing the latest technology in office conference rooms. Agencies that have invested in building a culture where everyone has a voice, where collaboration across teams and locations is standard, and where employees can embrace curiosity and change are prepared to meet the challenges of today – and tomorrow.
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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
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Shifts in the macro environment are creating opportunities and obstacles for participants across the worldwide payments ecosystem.
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2022
When it comes to hiring, Los Angeles County wants to improve its recruitment process, further diversify its workforce and reduce the time it takes to fill open positions — and it plans to do so with the help of a new cloud-based data analytics platform. LA County’s Human Resources Department once manually built reports on its hiring data, a time-consuming and inefficient task.
GovLoop
OCTOBER 7, 2022
One of the most time-consuming and painstaking aspects of cybersecurity, both on-prem and in the cloud, is configuration management. Configuration management is critical because many products come with default settings that do not provide adequate security. One area of particular concern is the operating system, especially when considering cybersecurity in the cloud.
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Each year, September 15 to October 15 is recognized as National Hispanic Heritage Month (NHHM) – a time to honor and acknowledge the rich culture and history of the Hispanic and Latino populations in America and the valuable contributions they’ve made to our communities. As we continue uplifting and honoring this monthlong celebration,?we asked members […] Source.
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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
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Recent interviews with tech executives and cloud-program leaders at 50 companies shows a gap between cloud aspirations and cloud adoption—and unclear strategy to close it.
The City Fix
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Vehicle ownership per capita has grown five‐fold in India since 2000. As a result, passenger transport activity has more than tripled, and energy demand more than doubled from 2000 to 2020. The transport sector is the third largest greenhouse gas.
GovLoop
OCTOBER 4, 2022
When you’re a newbie, the wisdom of long-timers can lift the veil on the mysteries of life as a public servant. According to our experts, the most important thing in starting your government job is to embrace the complex and varied environment you’ve entered and explore it. “Government is an ocean of opportunity,” said G. Nagesh Rao, Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security.
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 6, 2022
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently released the notice of funding opportunity for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). This program is funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and provides a total of $1 billion dollars in cybersecurity related funding over the next four years, […] Source.
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This comprehensive article delves into the transformative trends reshaping local government facility maintenance in anticipation of 2024. From embracing smart technology for efficient management, sustainability's pivotal role to data-driven decision-making, workforce upskilling, and predictive maintenance strategies, each aspect is explored. Insights into outsourcing collaborations, digital twins, safety enhancements, and the broader industry evolution highlight the critical adaptation needed.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Jerks at Work author Tessa West shares research and insights about the damaging effect of toxic behavior in the workplace and offers strategies for effectively coping with it.
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 3, 2022
“Our data’s been compromised.” Those are words no agency team member wants to hear. And, most likely, agencies will experience significant downtime in the process of recovering data, according to the Veeam 2022 Data Protection Trends Report. The report found that after an incident affects operations, 90 percent of enterprises experience a gap between how quickly they need that data to return to productivity and how fast they can actually recover it.
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Social connection is integral to the learning experience. Research shows that family and community involvement in schools is closely related to positive outcomes for students. Collaborative learning experiences help learners work through misunderstandings and absorb content more effectively. Plus, when educators connect and communicate with each other, they can help improve the culture of education, use their data more effectively, and deliver better results for students.
GCN
OCTOBER 7, 2022
The effort aims to give officials a greater understanding of cyber threats and the ability to defend U.S. critical infrastructure against cascading impacts when attacks occur.
Speaker: Alan Kavanaugh, BA, CRM, CCPI Director of Loss Control & Risk Management
This session is designed to unveil the transformative potential of digital solutions in reshaping conventional practices, offering a roadmap towards greener and more efficient facilities regardless of municipality size. Attendees will learn: Insights into cutting-edge trends and strategies in sustainable facility management. Practical knowledge to effectively incorporate digital solutions for operational efficiency.
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