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How the Federal Government Is Using Artificial Intelligence So Far

FedTech Magazine

Agencies should leverage foundational artificial intelligence models being crowdsourced by top universities and large tech companies so that they’re not starting from scratch as they embrace the technology. Open source paved the way for crowdsourced AI development, which means, aside from bespoke use cases, agencies simply need to determine whether they can use and scale the best models on the market.

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Cybersecurity Threat Predictions for Summer 2023

Disaster Zone blog

Cyber attack forecast for this summer.

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Habit #1: Automate (Thoughtfully)

GovLoop

What is Automation? The basic proposition of automation seems simple enough: Software can handle tasks that are repetitive, rules-driven and don’t require judgment more effectively than humans. Think about speed dial on your phone. Once programmed, the phone can dial a number faster than you ever could manually and never get it wrong. That’s the vision for automation in a nutshell.

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Federal Response to Escalating Wildfires 

NLC (National League of Cities)

In recent years, destructive wildfires have become increasingly common and more severe, putting strain on community resources and the environment. In the United States, approximately 8 million acres of land (about twice the area of Connecticut) burn per year, which is double the average of the 1990s.

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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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13 Benefits of Digital Transformation for Local Government 2023 | GovPilot

GovPilot

In an era characterized by rapid modernization, increased constituent expectations, shrinking budgets, and unpredictable outside disruptions, local governments’ reliance on arcane paper-based processes drains its scarce resources and limits its ability to fully serve constituents.

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Disaster Zone Podcast: ‘Enhancing Grid Readiness with Battery Storage’

Disaster Zone blog

Is energy storage in your future?

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Apply Now for Billions in Transportation Grants

NLC (National League of Cities)

For local leaders looking to increase transportation connectivity between residents and opportunity, look no further than the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). Right now, USDOT is taking applications for the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) combined program with up to $3.

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7 Government Cybersecurity Best Practices 2023: Keep Data Secure & Prevent Ransomware Attacks | GovPilot

GovPilot

While many local governments are taking strides towards a digital transformation, those that aren’t adapting with the times are putting themselves at serious risk. Ransomware attacks and other cyber breaches have plagued local governments for years because of a continued reliance on outdated technology systems that aren’t secure and are easy to hack.

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Hurricane Season will be Extended!

Disaster Zone blog

It is not official, but temperatures are rising.

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4 Steps to Centralized Management for Cloud Security

FedTech Magazine

A multicloud environment offers numerous benefits, including a high degree of scalability and flexibility, but it also presents challenges around security. Federal IT leaders should consider these four steps to remove complexity from their cloud security environments and keep resources safe from attack. 1. Adopt Cloud-Specific Security Tooling Solutions such as cloud security posture management and cloud workload protection secure cloud-native applications and environments, from development thro

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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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Cities extract mobility insights from ride-hailing company data

GCN

With access to real-time mobility data from a variety of sources, cities can improve transit efficiency and meet sustainability, accessibility and equity goals.

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Tempe Neighborhood Traffic Calming Manual

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

I can't claim to have a handle on every great program, but for smaller communities, Tempe, Arizona, Long Beach, California, and Arlington County, Virginia, have very well developed local transit systems and complementary in-depth sustainable mobility programs. Back when I was doing a bike and pedestrian plan for Baltimore County, I visited with the Tempe transportation department when I was vacationing in Arizona.

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Four essential questions for boards to ask about generative AI

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Boards are responsible for how generative AI is used at the companies they oversee. Asking company leaders the right questions will help unlock the technology’s value while managing its risk.

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Dallas County provides critical language services with Google Public Sector

Google Public Sector

Dallas County’s mission is to provide exceptional services that promote a thriving community. As the second most populous county in Texas and the ninth largest in the country, they serve over 2.6 million constituents in the Dallas, Texas area. The county population is diverse with a large number of both English and non-English speakers. According to the latest census data, the Latino population comprises 41% of Dallas County, followed by White (27%) and Black (22%), plus a significant Vietnamese

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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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How an Identity-Centric Strategy Can Drive Government Security

GovLoop

Identity is key to a modernized government experience. As a means of protecting IT systems, identity security also supports a smooth, simplified and secure employee experience. Externally, a coherent and deliberate approach to identity can help drive improved constituent engagements, meeting rising citizen expectations around their government encounters.

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Take These Steps to Plan for Ransomware Attacks

FedTech Magazine

Stories about schools, hospitals and local government agencies being shut down by ransomware appear in the news seemingly every day. Until recently, the federal government hadn’t been a regular target. But don’t think that a ransomware attack won’t happen to you or your agency, because it can and it will — if it hasn’t already. In February, the U.S.

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Student Engagement: An Interview with Coalition for Community Schools

NLC (National League of Cities)

In the wake of the pandemic, concerning data related to chronic absenteeism, academic achievement, and youth mental health is an ongoing cause for concern.

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Finding Community | Mental Health for LGBTQI+ Students in Rural America

Homeroom

Now that we’re in July, we’ve gone through Mental Health Awareness Month (May) and Pride Month (June). In these two months, we’ve seen so many examples of efforts around the country to support LGBTQI+ youth and provide these students with more access to high-quality mental health support. However, we don’t hear a lot about rural Continue Reading The post Finding Community | Mental Health for LGBTQI+ Students in Rural America appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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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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Re: Transforming State and Local Government IT: Discover the Benefits of Microsoft 365 Government

Microsoft Public Sector

Hi @John_Bunn_SLG How can organizations achieve CMMC ML1 compliance with an M365 E3 SKU? Or, when will the "Microsoft 365 E5 Security" SKU be available for GCC or GCC High?

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Google Workspace earns Dutch government's stamp of approval

Google Public Sector

Editor's note : This post was originally published on the Google Workspace blog. At Google, we are committed to the privacy and security of our customers and to fostering trust in our cloud technologies. We regularly engage with customers, privacy regulators, and policymakers around the globe to understand evolving expectations and to adapt our products accordingly.

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How Cities Around the World are Turning to School Grounds to Address Climate Change

NLC (National League of Cities)

The message is clear – without transformational, rapid, and collaborative change from across the world, all of us will be subject to the most extreme impacts from climate change.

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Park system ratings for 2023 | Trust for Public Land ParkScore® rating system

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

I have been remiss in writing about the 2023 release of the Trust for Public Land national ratings of park systems, called ParkScore®. -- " How Does Your City’s ParkScore® Rating Stack Up? ," TPL, 2023 In the past I've had issues with it, because DC is always rated highly--this year its #1--but the reality is that 80% of "DC's" parks are run by the National Park Service, and its arguable about how successful they are at serving the local residents. -- " Lies, damn lies, and statistics: parks edi

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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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Ready for prime time? The state of live commerce

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The innovative social-commerce format continues to grow, but its potential could be unlocked by tailored approaches responding to differences in consumer characteristics and needs.

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Simple Changes Your Library Can Make To Capture Attention in the Email Inbox?

Super Library Marketing

Watch this video The #LibraryMarketing Show, Episode 196 There’s an easy trick that your library can use to get attention in the email inbox. What is it? I’m going to share with you in this episode! Plus we’ll give kudos to someone (or perhaps a group of someones?!) doing great work in Library Marketing. Do you have a suggestion for a topic for a future episode?

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In-house automation, analytics tools speed audit processing

GCN

The Travis County, Texas, Auditor’s Office has reduced the time it takes to process property tax audits by 91%.

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Job: Deputy Director, Seattle Office of Emergency Management

Disaster Zone blog

Laurel Nelson's old job.

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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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What is a board of directors?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A board of directors is a governance entity that oversees and supports management on behalf of shareholders and other stakeholders to maximize value creation.

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ChatGPT Offers Potential Project Gains for State and Local Agencies

State Tech Magazine

ChatGPT hit the headlines hard upon its introduction. The results are impressive when experts roll the internet’s content into training an AI mode, as the OpenAI team did, and wrap a user-friend interface around it. For state and local government IT teams wondering if they can use this technology themselves, the answer is a definite “maybe.” Let’s start with the basics: ChatGPT is a product sold by OpenAI.

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Handprints for IDs? State liquor board discusses biometrics for alcohol sales

GCN

Tech from Amazon and other companies makes the age verification option possible. Privacy advocates have concerns.

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Exploring the Hidden Gems: Government Jobs in Yavapai County

Careers in Government

Welcome to Careers in Government, where we discover the hidden gems of Yavapai County’s government job market! You’ve come to the right place if you’re seeking a career that offers exciting opportunities and unique positions. Yavapai County is a treasure trove of diverse career options, whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting.

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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.