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How A Small Brooklyn Credit Union Punches Above Its Weight

Next City

The CEO of Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union shares its blueprint for building a sustainable institution that meets its communities’ growing needs.

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Embracing the Whole-of-State Approach to Cybersecurity

State Tech Magazine

State and local governments continue to be under siege. Research from CrowdStrike shows that between July 2022 and June 2023, government was the second most frequently targeted industry by nation-state adversaries looking to compromise systems. This research also shows that government and academic sectors were in the top 10 of industries targeted by both nation-state actors and e-criminals.

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Who gets to decide when you die? States consider medical aid in dying

GCN

More than a dozen states introduced bills to legalize the practice in 2023, which observers say can improve end-of-life systems and processes for families and health care providers.

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How generative AI can boost consumer marketing

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

From automating processes and powering hyperpersonalization to permanently altering the idea generation process, generative AI is poised to be a catalyst for a new age of marketing capabilities.

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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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The Tiny Credit Union Powering Brooklyn’s Economy

Next City

What makes this particular credit union so special, how did it come to be – and what if there were more of them?

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Overcoming Legacy Modernization Challenges Tops Conversation at NASCIO 2023

Government Technology Insider

At the recent NASCIO conference , state government CIOs shared their list of the top priorities for state CIOs going into 2024. Over the last several years, the modernization of legacy systems has remained a top priority as the demand for digital services continues to grow. However, state governments have faced many obstacles that have delayed the timeline of these modernization efforts, such as workforce shortages.

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Unlocking the potential of generative AI: Three key questions for government agencies

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Government organizations may seek to jump on the gen AI bandwagon, but the technology’s complexities could sideline their efforts. Our framework addresses some critical implementation questions.

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What Exactly Are ‘Nature-based Solutions’?

The City Fix

In the Seychelles archipelago in East Africa, flooding and erosion caused by rising sea levels pose an imminent threat to the country’s many low-lying islands. At the same time its mangrove forests, which serve as a vital buffer against these.

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What City Leaders Can Learn from the FBI Crime Report Analysis

NLC (National League of Cities)

The FBI has released the crime statistics from 2022. These statistics are based only on law enforcement data and not all police agencies submit their data through the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). For those that do, the data is often incomplete for a variety of reasons.

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Michigan to automatically register people to vote when exiting prison

GCN

The law signed this week is the first in the nation and expands the state's Department of Corrections’ current effort to restore voting rights to returning citizens.

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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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Clinical technology: Short-termism or the golden thread?

Open Access Government - Technology News

Jacqueline Davis, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer at System C Healthcare, discusses some key obstacles the NHS faces as it navigates the digital transformation Numerous strategies and plans have referenced the imperative of embedding clinical technology in healthcare. The NHS Long Term Plan committed all NHS trusts to meet a core level of digitisation, including having an EPR in place by March 2026.

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Embrace the ABCs to Close Government Talent Gaps

State Tech Magazine

While the American economy remains on solid footing as it navigates challenging headwinds, today’s workforce development ecosystem is struggling to keep pace. The global talent shortage has reached a 16-year high, with nearly 75 percent of employers — including federal, state and local agencies — unable to recruit enough skilled workers. At the same time, nearly half of American workers believe they’re underemployed or working in roles that do not fully utilize their education, experience or tra

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Defense Agencies Turn to Platform Engineering to Accelerate DevSecOps

FedTech Magazine

To deliver cutting-edge capabilities, the military needs to bring new applications to warfighters quickly and effectively. To that end, Department of Defense branches have leaned heavily into DevSecOps, a practice that encourages collaboration among development, security and operations organizations to speed software production. But the talents needed to inform the DevSecOps pipeline aren’t always readily available.

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Two recent cyberattacks on water systems highlight vulnerability of critical infrastructure

GCN

Pro-Iran hackers allegedly hit a system near Pittsburgh, causing it to replace its Israeli-made equipment as a precaution. Meanwhile, another group hit a system in North Texas and caused operational issues.

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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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Wet in the Northwest

Disaster Zone blog

An atmospheric river!

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Future-proofing health systems for climate risks and pandemics

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Climate change and infectious-health risks are threatening health systems across the globe. High-impact investments that address these risks concurrently could also help build resilient health systems.

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Use FinOps to Track and Forecast Cloud Costs

FedTech Magazine

Federal IT managers who move applications to cloud data centers gain a host of benefits, including cost savings — on real estate, utilities, equipment and more. But those savings can be offset by a huge unknown: the monthly bill for cloud services. If applications in cloud data centers are not right-sized and revamped for an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) or Platform as a Service (PaaS) environment, costs can quickly get out of control.

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Generative AI could save governments nearly $1.8T annually

GCN

A report says that U.S. governments could see more than $500 billion in productivity gains. Those with a “fast technology adoption curve” stand to benefit the most.

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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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A new AI model outperforms ChatGPT in tests

Open Access Government - Technology News

All you need to know about Google’s new AI model, Gemini, and why it outperforms ChatGPT, the model one year its senior What is Gemini? Google has revealed its latest artificial intelligence model, Gemini, which is over-performing compared to ChatGPT in various tests. Gemini, developed by DeepMind, a Google unit based in London, showcases advanced capabilities across various formats, including evaluating and grading a student’s physics homework.

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Capturing the full value of generative AI in banking

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Setting up gen AI pilots is easy; scaling them to capture material value is hard. A recipe for success is emerging.

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How the Air Force’s P1 Uses Platform Engineering to Support DevSecOps

FedTech Magazine

Software factories have proved to be a speedy way to create and deploy new software applications. DevSecOps helps software factories develop and implement new digital capabilities more rapidly. Now, many federal agencies are taking the next step in DevSecOps by deploying platform engineering, which helps create a foundation that underpins the factory model.

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WIC applications are up in many states

GCN

But a new study reveals that despite increasing demand, states are already struggling to reach all the women, children and infants eligible for the program.

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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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Cozy mysteries for winter

Princeton Public Library

The weather is getting colder, the days are shorter and the year is coming to a close. December can be a very stressful time for many as deadlines become all-consuming and the holidays are approaching. Wrapping up projects before the new year, ordering holiday gifts and organizing decorations becomes the priority.

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Diversity matters even more: The case for holistic impact

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Despite a rapidly changing business landscape, the business case for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) not only holds, but grows even stronger. In our research, we continue to explore the link between diversity and holistic impact.

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DoDIIS 2023: IT Community Looks to Leverage New Technologies for Major Events

FedTech Magazine

Now in its 20th year, the Department of Defense Intelligence Information System Worldwide Conference is the largest IT gathering focused on the defense and intelligence communities. DoDIIS, sponsored by the Defense Intelligence Agency, takes place in Portland, Ore., from Dec. 12-14. This year’s theme — Chaos to Clarity: Leveraging Emerging Technologies — highlights the ways these agencies have used technology to respond to unexpected, world-changing events.

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No wrong doors: Making benefits easier to access

GCN

When applying for benefits is too hard, families don’t get the support they need. Learning how users actually work through submitting an online application underscores how important user-centered design is to a program’s success.

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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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How to Enable Adults without Degrees to Achieve Economic Mobility

NLC (National League of Cities)

Economic mobility is out of reach for too many Americans, particularly those without a postsecondary credential, including young adults whose pathways to and through postsecondary education were disrupted by COVID-19 to adults who previously stopped out and are under- or unemployed, or never enrolled in the first place.

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Apparel brands finally shift to deeper supplier relationships

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Brands recognize the value of partnering with suppliers but have been slow to act. Our latest survey finds that brands are finally shifting to transform the apparel industry.

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2 Secret Tips To Build FOMO and Excitement for Your Next Big Library Event?

Super Library Marketing

Watch this episode now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 218 One of my viewers has big plans for next summer! No, it’s not summer reading. They are planning a giant event at their branch. And they want to know how to get the community excited enough to attend this event in droves. We’re talking a filling-the-parking-lot and running-out-of-chairs-level excitement!

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Philadelphia reduced school-based arrests by 91% since 2013—researchers explain the effects of keeping kids out of the legal system

GCN

COMMENTARY | Launched in 2014, the city's diversion program looks to prevent youths from being referred to the criminal justice system. In the first five years, it decreased school-based arrests by 84%, and researchers say it saves taxpayers millions of dollars.

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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.