Next City
MAY 8, 2023
“We’ve created a circular economy,” says a co-founder of the Rid-All Green Partnership. “Piece by piece, we’ve built this business with things that complement each other.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 11, 2023
AI technology has revolutionized marketing and sales; now, generative AI promises to disrupt the way B2B and B2C players think about customer experience, productivity, and growth.
Disaster Zone blog
MAY 9, 2023
Another hazard that you need to know about—The Sun!
FedTech Magazine
MAY 9, 2023
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is developing a software bill of materials ecosystem that companies can publish to, so agencies have greater visibility into software programming libraries, versions and underlying components. Speaking at ACT-IAC’s Emerging Technology and Innovation Conference, CISA’s Technical Director for Cyber Christopher Butera said his agency needs vendor feedback to ensure future, more prescriptive SBOM guidance is feasible.
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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
MAY 9, 2023
Inspired by European cooperatives, North Carolina’s The Industrial Commons is building an inclusive economy that recognizes local workers as stewards of their trade.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 11, 2023
Generative AI is evolving at record speed while CEOs are still learning the technology’s business value and risks. Here, we offer some of the generative AI essentials.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
NLC (National League of Cities)
MAY 9, 2023
May 22, now known as Harvey Milk Day, is the birthday of the activist and pioneering local elected leader. This day presents an opportunity to celebrate his advocacy for the LGBTQ community.
Next City
MAY 10, 2023
An El Paso lawyer-turned pitmaster is behind Halellujah BBQ, a new project of the Rescue Mission of El Paso.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 10, 2023
A data-driven view of key metrics can help art organizations articulate value, reshape strategy, build resilience, and achieve operational excellence.
GovLoop
MAY 12, 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines burnout as “a syndrome … resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” It’s a significant hazard for the government workforce: 52 % of public sector employees report feeling burned out at work, compared to 45% in the private sector. A third are planning to leave their jobs within the next 12 months.
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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.
NLC (National League of Cities)
MAY 8, 2023
As a city leader, I know I have a role to play in fostering diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in our local workforce. It’s a crucial part of economic success, and it ensures that no one’s skills and talents are left on the sidelines.
State Tech Magazine
MAY 8, 2023
Artificial intelligence platforms have captured the public consciousness, introducing existential questions and concerns around tech in our lives. AI also raises cybersecurity concerns, and with a recent ChatGPT update, state and local governments are more vulnerable to phishing and ransomware attacks. GPT-4, ChatGPT’s newest iteration, is more capable of creating convincing phishing emails that could compromise systems.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 8, 2023
Interamerican demonstrates how Southern European insurers can launch a successful agile transformation within their own cultural contexts.
Disaster Zone blog
MAY 10, 2023
The Coast Guard is the first line of defense against a massive tsunami. Will it also be an early victim?
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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.
GCN
MAY 12, 2023
Online portals can streamline services delivery and even support related applications, but agencies must build trust with staff and residents as they roll out automated services that collect personal information, agency experts say.
FedTech Magazine
MAY 8, 2023
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is developing a software bill of materials ecosystem that companies can publish to, so agencies have greater visibility into software programming libraries, versions and underlying components. Speaking at ACT-IAC’s Emerging Technology and Innovation Conference, CISA’s Technical Director for Cyber Christopher Butera said his agency needs vendor feedback to ensure future, more prescriptive SBOM guidance is feasible.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 10, 2023
Technology is rapidly reshaping agriculture in India, creating investment opportunities, lifting up rural areas, and feeding the world.
GovLoop
MAY 12, 2023
Data visibility is just what it sounds like: the ability to see and access information. But it’s a hot topic for government agencies for more complex reasons, many associated with how it can support cybersecurity efforts and compliance requirements. However, modern agencies have so much data to manage, it can be hard to know where the important data is located in the system or understand how it’s being used, which is a certain security risk.
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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.
The City Fix
MAY 11, 2023
Getting around any megacity as dense and vast as Cairo, Egypt can be a challenge, even for the most able-bodied, well-traveled and well-informed commuter. The plethora of options for transport modes and routes has made it difficult to decode and.
FedTech Magazine
MAY 12, 2023
An increasing number of agencies are cautiously considering artificial intelligence implementations, with multiple federal IT leaders sharing potential use cases at the ACT-IAC Emerging Technology & Innovation Conference this week. The Social Security Administration wants to support disability examiners by having AI simplify the data they need to review to make benefits determinations, but first the agency needs to understand how the requisite algorithms function, said Deputy CIO Patrick Newbold
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 10, 2023
Companies have committed to being more diverse, inclusive, and equitable, but many struggle to make significant progress in these areas. Here’s how they can meet DEI ambitions—now and in the longer term.
Center for Community Progress
MAY 11, 2023
By Erin Kelly Communities across the country are battling the effects of climate change. Urban heat, stormwater runoff, and increasingly destructive storms all require places to engage in “climate adaptation planning” to respond to these threats to community health and well-being. One often-overlooked resource is the opportunity presented by vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD) properties—what some call “ blighted properties ”—to address common climate adaptation challenges.
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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
GovLoop
MAY 9, 2023
Nowadays, it is no secret the public sector needs more cybersecurity innovation. From the top level down, agencies nationwide are endlessly defending their resources from cyber threats — and cyber threats are constantly reinventing themselves, so agencies must keep up. The danger perhaps is greatest for agencies that take advantage of new opportunities to identify, capture and analyze data, including from less traditional sources, such as online audio and video files.
Microsoft Public Sector
MAY 8, 2023
This is Public Service Recognition Week, May 7-13, 2023! During the first full week of May each year since 1985 in the United States, we honor the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local and tribal government employees as a part of Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW). At Microsoft, we know that every day, government employees are working diligently to deliver on their missions of service in our communities.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 9, 2023
The authors of From Source to Sold discuss how supply chain leaders can take a seat at the boardroom table, becoming strategic leaders who help drive more resilient supply chains.
FedTech Magazine
MAY 11, 2023
Some federal agencies are finding themselves dealing with generative artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, due to customer demand, whether they’re ready for it or not. The Department of the Interior is beginning to look at AI because it will be part of the SAP S/4HANA financial management system it’s implementing by 2024. But ChatGPT took the department “by storm” when vendors started using it to score higher reviews and secure grant funding, said Andrea Brandon, deputy assistant secretary o
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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.
GCN
MAY 9, 2023
Insufficient or incomplete information limits governments' ability to leverage data-driven solutions and innovations, according to a recent report.
Microsoft Public Sector
MAY 6, 2023
Ahoy there, Mr. Winward, Mr. Law, Mr. Kidambi, and Mr. Keefer, I hope it was a great meeting. I have never heard of Microsoft Federal until now, and am curious to see what those dynamic icons are of, and what apps they belong to. Thanks!
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
MAY 11, 2023
A shift to more-accessible, cost-effective virtual-care models could mitigate increases in healthcare service demand, expenditures, and patient dissatisfaction.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
MAY 11, 2023
Pfeiler Ranch Water Tower. Over the years, buildings and structures under threat of demolition have been moved to " Heritage Square " in Downtown Oxnard, California. For the most part the buildings are rented out for commercial use. Over the years, originally inspired by a "what you can do" list by Preservation Action Council of San Jose , I've developed a four-part series on what people can do to "celebrate" National Preservation Month.
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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