NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 2, 2024
Homelessness prevention refer to policies, programs and strategies that are designed to prevent an individual or family from living in an emergency shelter or a public or private place not intended for human habitation.
Summer Camp Programming
JANUARY 3, 2024
Here’s a fun and unique way to capture memories this summer. Why not create your own DIY photo booth at summer camp! Over the years I’ve seen a few camps embrace the DIY photobooth. These are pretty easy to set up and can be very low cost. With a few supplies and some creativity, you […] The post DIY Summer Camp Photo Booth first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.
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Disaster Zone blog
JANUARY 5, 2024
Gird up your loins, you will be in a race to adopt new technology.
GCN
JANUARY 4, 2024
When potential teachers are considering a position, they often want to know what’s available for affordable housing. “If I don’t have an answer for that, I lose that applicant,” one school district superintendent says.
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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.
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 2, 2024
Internet of Things devices provide state and local agencies with a force multiplier. These technologies make data collection and processing more efficient, allowing for quicker and more accurate responses in an emergency. Here are five questions to ask when considering IoT devices for public safety. Click the banner below to learn more about modernizing cities with the Internet of Things.
Summer Camp Programming
JANUARY 2, 2024
SHOW NOTES In this episode, Curt and Chris ramble on (as they do) about ways to thank the staff and celebrate the end of the summer camp season. From holding an end-of-summer staff party, giving unique gifts like rose quartz or a piece of camp land, to conducting fun activities like a slumber party, awarding […] The post SCP 196: Great Ways to Thank Your Staff at the End of Summer first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.
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)
JANUARY 4, 2024
Co-authored with Daniel Johnson, Artist, Significant Developments, Principal Artist Like too many small towns, Utica, Mississippi (population 633) has no grocery store. Residents must drive to other cities to access basic grocery items.
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 3, 2024
A multicloud environment offers numerous benefits, including a high degree of scalability and flexibility, but it also presents security challenges. State and local government 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 devel
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 5, 2024
A new perspective on how technology, transformation efforts, and other changes have affected payers, health systems, healthcare services and technology, and pharmacy services.
GCN
JANUARY 2, 2024
Communities with child care deserts, or areas with an insufficient supply of child care providers, could see fewer working adults and poorer educational and behavioral health outcomes for children.
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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.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JANUARY 2, 2024
Libraries are where we explore, wade into the unknown, and seek answers. With that mission at the forefront, the technologists and librarians at Northwestern University Libraries (NUL) continually strive to improve their online libraries to enable user discovery and innovation. When they found a technology standard that could make research more efficient and open, they acted.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 5, 2024
Learn more about Mayor David Sander’s agenda in this week’s CitiesSpeak Podcast One century ago, the National League of Cities was born.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 5, 2024
McKinsey’s 2023 global executive survey on autonomous driving reveals that despite recent uncertainties, the autonomous-vehicle industry is beginning to take shape.
GCN
JANUARY 2, 2024
COMMENTARY | Congress and state lawmakers should do everything in their power to ensure that anyone who needs Medicaid now and in the future is able to get it.
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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.
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 4, 2024
When Fort Worth, Texas, began delivering more services digitally during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials found that several neighborhoods weren’t fully utilizing the resources because they lacked dependable at-home internet access. “Some of it is infrastructure. The incumbent service providers didn’t have those types of offerings in those communities,” says Kevin Gunn, the city’s CTO and IT solutions director.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 3, 2024
Local leaders are leveraging emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance data analysis, streamline administrative tasks and improve the accessibility of government services across a wide variety of topic areas. This blog focuses on how cities can use AI tools to advance equitable and inclusive housing policies.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 2, 2024
Making an effective exit from leadership is critical both to the organization’s future and the CEO’s legacy. Here is how the world’s best CEOs approach that transition.
GCN
JANUARY 3, 2024
COMMENTARY | AI could take us beyond the concept of smart cities, telling us how and why things happen in urban settings. But cities must consider how AI systems could make uninformed or amoral decisions, one expert warns.
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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.
Disaster Zone blog
JANUARY 3, 2024
This is an area many people and organizations screw up.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 3, 2024
By Councilwoman Adriana Rocha Garcia, PhD It’s no secret that our nation is in the midst of a mental health crisis. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, about 1 in 5 American adults will experience a mental health condition in a given year.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 3, 2024
Uncover the transformative power of generative AI within the operations value chain—shaping C-suite discussions across industries.
GCN
JANUARY 5, 2024
Despite national homicide rates declining, some cities still see violence prevail. And with the number of gun purchases at a historical high in the U.S., states are turning to Medicaid funding to support violence prevention programs.
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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
Disaster Zone blog
JANUARY 2, 2024
This is one of two "Best of 2023" podcasts.
FedTech Magazine
JANUARY 3, 2024
Believe it or not, end-user devices rushed to federal workers at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to enable remote work are more than 3 years old and may need to be replaced. Agencies that used device lifecycle management to monitor these devices are in a good position to boost their return on those investments; adopting the practice can make life easier for IT departments in general and improve an agency’s ROI.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 4, 2024
Japanese private equity is a growing presence in the financial landscape, and private equity firms can help Japanese companies fulfil their potential.
GCN
JANUARY 3, 2024
As state legislatures across the country prepare for the new session, Washington state Sen. Karen Keiser offers newly elected lawmakers advice in a new book that looks back on a 25-year career.
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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.
Disaster Zone blog
JANUARY 2, 2024
And, are the impacts of climate change accelerating?
NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 4, 2024
Note: The terms LGBT, LGBTQ, and LGBTQ+ are used in this blog. While not interchangeable, these terms are all used in this blog and derived from their respective original sources to uphold the accuracy of the data and programs being presented.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JANUARY 3, 2024
The motto of the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) is “Out of the line and safely on the road.” Within the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) , MVD employs more than 600 customer service representatives in 44 offices across the state to help meet residents’ needs and get them on the road with ease. Demonstrating its commitment to putting customers first, MVD wants to deliver fast, efficient, and friendly customer service by reducing call wait time.
GCN
JANUARY 3, 2024
In the wake of dramatic technological advances, the workplace of the future will be far different than was envisioned a year ago.
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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