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Philly’s New Violence Intervention Program Focuses On Stability And Support

Next City

Based on a successful model in Chicago, Philadelphia’s new initiative will provide housing and other need-based services to individuals at risk for gun violence to reduce shootings and incarceration rates.

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SCP 187: Magazine Style Episode #8

Summer Camp Programming

SHOW NOTES Another Magazine Style episode this week! The guys “fast discuss” 10 topics that range from programming ideas to staff to crafts and more! It’s their favorite way to podcast! Links: Fluffy Letters: [link] Email Roundtable FAQs and Sign-up: [link] HOSTS CURT JACKSON CHRIS KALLAL The post SCP 187: Magazine Style Episode #8 appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.

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Looking within: How Walmart in Mexico changed everything for an omnichannel future

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The executive committee at Walmex had to lead differently to take the company into the digital age. They reflect on the changes in the organization and in themselves.

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AI is the Next Tech Evolution for Emergency Management

Disaster Zone blog

With a bit of tech history for the progress we've made.

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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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How to Feel More Confident When Reviewing RFPs

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Reviewing funder guidelines, especially large government guidelines, comes with a fair amount of pressure not to miss a key detail or misinterpret an organization’s eligibility, alignment, and overall competitiveness with the opportunity. There is the pressure to not miss out on a funding opportunity , but also the counter pressure to ensure that it is an appropriate opportunity for you to commit your resources, as well as those of your colleagues, to the work to put a competitive application to

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Cloud adoption gains traction in states

GCN

Almost 90% of state CIOs said cloud use is picking up steam, according to the initial results of a survey by NASCIO and Accenture released this week.

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International Association of Fire Chiefs Looking for Mutual Aid Experience for Survey

Disaster Zone blog

The survey says.?

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How to Stop Cyber Threats — Before They Happen

GovLoop

One of the biggest challenges facing government agencies today is protecting their networks and workforce from cyberattacks. “Responding to cyberattacks is often challenging, and governments lack adequate resources to combat increasingly sophisticated threats,” said Brenna Plesich, Head of Public Sector at Check Point Software Technologies. Preventative defense is the answer.

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Trees for Cities: Implementing Nature-Based Solutions in India

The City Fix

Whether one seeks an escape from Delhi’s scorching summer heat or a winter afternoon basking in the sun, Sanjay Van National Park, one of the city’s few surviving urban forests, comes to mind. Mangalavanam in Kochi or Shalimar Bagh in.

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The next competitive advantage in talent: Continuous employee listening

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

People analytics can provide real-time insights. Here’s how leaders can use them to identify critical needs, make decisions more quickly, and strengthen their employee value propositions.

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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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Q&A: Michigan CIO Laura Clark Embarks on a Zero-Trust Journey with MILogin

State Tech Magazine

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed Laura Clark as state CIO in October 2021. Clark previously served as state chief security officer, rising through the ranks of the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget since joining in 2001. For nearly a year, she held dual roles as CIO and chief security officer until the state appointed an acting officer for the latter role.

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What Cities Need to Know About the End of the Public Health Emergency Declaration

NLC (National League of Cities)

In early 2020, two emergency declarations were issued in support of the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic: a National Emergency and a Public Health Emergency.

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Turn Your “Weakest Link” Into a “Human Firewall”

GovLoop

It’s typical to think of the workforce as cybersecurity’s weakest link. That makes sense: According to a recent report, 82% of breaches across all industries involved human factors — stolen credentials, phishing, misuse or simple error. Most attacks target employees as the easiest route to gaining access. Companies, and agencies, often rely on technology to prevent incursions.

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Reducing climate-related property risk with AI

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

In this roundtable, leaders from AI-enabled analytics platform ZestyAI discuss how artificial intelligence could help US property insurers evolve their underwriting models to account for climate risk.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.

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Re: M365 Cross-Cloud and Cross-Tenant Collaboration Scenarios

Microsoft Public Sector

Any update on when Teams engineering will release the following feature? "Enabling a seamless anonymous meeting join experience (to and from all clouds) by early calendar year 2022.

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NASCIO 2023 Midyear: Michigan CIO Highlights IT Funding Strategies

State Tech Magazine

It’s a universal truth: State IT agencies could always use more money. Speaking Monday at the midyear conference of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers, Michigan CIO Laura Clark shared the three primary ways that her state funds IT projects. As CIO, Clark works as a government official in the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget.

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Ways Local Governments Can Make Their Federal Match

NLC (National League of Cities)

Many of the federal grant program opportunities available through the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, involve an eligible entity sharing the costs of the project.

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Nursing in 2023: How hospitals are confronting shortages

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Nearly a third of surveyed nurses still report an intent to leave their current jobs. Will hospitals’ efforts bend the curve?

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Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments

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.

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5 Ways India Can Use Innovation to Meet Its Urbanization Challenges

The City Fix

India is projected to overtake China as the most populous country in the world this year. The shifting demographics are bound to create heightened demand for education, health care, jobs and civic amenities, putting existing systems under stress. Current urban.

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Universal Print in GCC and GCC High AMA and Private preview

Microsoft Public Sector

We are excited to announce the upcoming private preview and AMA of Universal Print in GCC and GCC High. This has been a long-awaited availability for government organizations and this private preview will have full feature parity with what exists in the commercial cloud today. With Universal Print, government organizations can feel confident that their printing solution offers security and quality for employees and admins alike.

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NASCIO 2023 Midyear: Arizona CIO Talks Cloud Adoption Strategies

State Tech Magazine

Many state and local governments are still on their cloud adoption journeys and looking for ways to bolster their efforts. Compared with their federal and corporate counterparts, local agencies lag in cloud adoption for several reasons, including a lack of resources, an absence of cloud migration experts in organizations and a reluctance to rely on cloud security.

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Bridging another digital divide: Accessibility for blind and low-vision consumers

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Companies have an opportunity to build lasting relationships with consumers who are blind or low vision. Doing so requires a proactive, inclusive approach to digital.

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Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance: Making the Case for Preparedness

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

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Cloud move takes city’s GIS from rough to ready

GCN

Perrysburg, Ohio, used to map underground utility lines with a kludgy VPN and on-prem server, but a cloud-based system is more accurate, efficient and user friendly.

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How to Stop Worrying About IT and Focus on the Data

GovLoop

Legacy storage technology can be such a drag. It can be a drag on the performance of your overall IT environment, and on the efficiency and sustainability of that environment. Matthew Alexander, Field Solutions Architect with Pure Storage, learned that firsthand when he was a systems administrator/architect with a government agency. The agency shifted to flash-based systems from Pure Storage.

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Google Cloud Partners with Code of Support to help veterans & caregivers build cloud computing skills

Google Public Sector

Today, Code of Support Foundation (COSF) announces a new partnership with Google Cloud to provide complimentary Google Cloud Skills Boost access to 500 veterans and caregivers. This is part of a larger effort to connect those transitioning from military service to careers in cloud computing and technical jobs. COSF operates the national PATRIOTlink ® network of fully-vetted, no-cost services for veterans and caregivers.

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From start-up to scale-up: Accelerating growth in construction technology

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

To achieve scale, founders, executives, and investors in construction technology need to eliminate the barriers to efficient growth. Here’s how.

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Facility Maintenance Trends for 2024: What's Changing in the Industry?

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.

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AI project targets hidden tax shelters

GCN

By flagging unintended consequences of changes to tax policies, AI researchers hope to shut down tax shelters used by sophisticated tax dodgers.

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Maximizing Community Partnerships to Advance Healthy Housing

NLC (National League of Cities)

Over the last two years, the United States has committed historic levels of funding to combat climate change.

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The True Cost of Wildfires

Disaster Zone blog

It goes way beyond wildfire mitigation and response.

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On the verge of a digital banking revolution in the Philippines

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As regulators encourage new players to enter the digital financial services sector, firms that take the initiative can gain an early advantage in one of the world’s largest greenfield markets.

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Efficiency and Sustainability: Leveraging Digital Solutions in Facility Operations

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.