FedTech Magazine
JANUARY 30, 2024
Integrated artificial intelligence is opening the door to exciting possibilities in client computing and databases as it sparks a wave of innovation across the technology industry. Semiconductor giant AMD has made significant strides by integrating AI engines with client systems, from fourth-generation, Windows 11-supported Epyc and Ryzen processors to its MI300X virtual machines.
GovLoop
JANUARY 31, 2024
Goal: Ensure that agencies are staying, if not current with technology, no more than one or two cycles behind. People use assorted metaphors to describe modernization: a journey, construction project, ballgame, etc. But Heather T. Kowalski, Chief Information Officer for Interpol Washington, calls it something else: a lava flow. One improvement needs to solidify, she said, before others can follow, advancing a little further each time.
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FedTech Magazine
JANUARY 31, 2024
Federal technologists want to know how zero-trust security applies to more specific use cases as their agencies begin to integrate tools ahead of the looming compliance deadline. The Advanced Technology Academic Research Center’s Zero Trust Working Group, consisting of government and industry security experts, is currently discussing how to approach the future of the model.
Next City
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Op-ed: De-industrialization isn’t just a Detroit story. It’s also the story of Silicon Valley, whose crown jewel, San Jose, urbanized to house workers for now long-outsourced microchip factories.
Advertiser: Noratek
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
JANUARY 29, 2024
Vigilante urbanism: A pair of activists have taken up the job of building seating at Berkeley’s bus stops. Will the city step up to meet the need – and fulfill its responsibilities to its residents?
Summer Camp Programming
JANUARY 30, 2024
SHOW NOTES Curt and Chris discuss various puzzle activities that can be a great addition to your camp program. They share their experiences with puzzle hunts, races, and escape rooms, highlighting the appeal of problem-solving over narrative. Four distinct puzzle-based camp activities are detailed including Station Puzzle Races and Puzzle Hunts. They share insights on […] The post SCP 198: Unleashing Your Campers’ Inner Problem Solver: Puzzle Hunts and More first appeared on Summer Camp Pr
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
In the coming year, the payments industry will be confronted with high levels of risk, intensifying regulatory scrutiny, and significant changes in global standards.
Next City
JANUARY 30, 2024
Mayors are engaged in next-level problem-solving.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 29, 2024
By United States Interagency Council on Homelessness Executive Director Jeff Olivet When the work of homelessness makes you feel hopeless, don’t give up, and don’t give in to calls for harsh action that punishes people who have nowhere else to go. Pause.
GCN
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The program serving 23 million low-income households will begin winding down this month. It is set to run out of money in April unless Congress can reach an agreement to increase funding.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Sun Life president and CEO Kevin Strain is joining forces with insurtechs and breaking down barriers between IT and business to help the 150-year-old company better fulfill its purpose.
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 29, 2024
Several years ago, cyberattackers from a hostile nation-state made their way onto the network of a North Dakota K–12 school district, but they didn’t infect the district with malware or ransomware. Their purpose, state IT leaders suspect, was to use the school district as a launchpad to infiltrate the state’s National Guard, which provides physical security for a sizable stockpile of nuclear weapons.
FedTech Magazine
JANUARY 29, 2024
When the Office of Personnel and Management secured $9.9 million from the Technology Modernization Fund to support its zero-trust security efforts, the agency was thinking big. “We wanted to tackle it all,” says OPM CISO James Saunders of its journey to a zero-trust architecture. “Because if you tried to do it sequentially — maybe networks first, then data, then identity — it would take too much time.
GCN
JANUARY 31, 2024
A new analysis from the left-leaning Center for American Progress says there is a correlation between a state’s gun laws and its shooting homicides.
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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.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 31, 2024
Written in collaboration with Sarah Hutson, Russell Grayson and Garrett Sabourin of the City of Bend, Oregon. The City of Bend, OR (population approximately 102,000), has won four infrastructure grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL, officially known as the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act).
Open Access Government - Technology News
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Scientists at the University of Virginia have used the power of machine learning to identify potential drugs that could significantly reduce harmful scarring following a heart attack or other injuries This cutting-edge computer model promises a breakthrough in cardiac care and also holds the potential to revolutionise drug discovery for various complex diseases.
GovLoop
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Across government agencies at all levels, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) promises to advance mission outcomes, streamline constituent interactions and boost worker productivity Let’s take a look at three government use cases that help demonstrate the power of GenAI : Improving the Constituent Experience: Suppose a New York constituent wants a business license for a general store that’s going to sell beer and wine.
GCN
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
The Garden State is the 13th to adopt a comprehensive data privacy framework, with more to go into effect this year and others set to follow with similar legislation.
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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.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 31, 2024
Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) refers to providing affordable housing with voluntary supportive services to address homelessness. PSH is considered a Housing First principle, meaning there are no preconditions (e.g., sobriety, enrollment in mental health services, etc.) for program participants to access housing.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
At the current pace of change, it could take decades to improve outcomes for Black Americans and more than three centuries to get to racial parity. How can different types of communities move closer to delivering a better quality of life for all residents?
GovLoop
JANUARY 30, 2024
We reached out to GovLoop readers for their thoughts about employee experience. Here’s a summary of the survey results. People most valued having a flexible schedule, with 77% of respondents ranking it “very important.” Just behind that, at 70%, was having access to professional development and career planning. Working in an inclusive environment was the next priority, at 61%, and then having access to the latest technology and tools came in fourth, with 51% of respondents ranking it “very impor
GCN
JANUARY 29, 2024
Failure to understand data is more dangerous to states and localities than ever, and there’s a big gap between what public employees know about data and what they need to know.
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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
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
JANUARY 31, 2024
19 YEARS! Our team is so excited to be celebrating 19 years of supporting incredible nonprofits that are creating tremendous impact in their communities. Since 2006, we have helped secure over $121M in grant awards and trained over 86,863 professionals. WOW! To help celebrate 19 years, our team put together 19 of our favorite grant resources /things we use every day to help with our grant work.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 29, 2024
By taking a more active role in the energy transition, state leaders can elevate communities, deliver inclusive economic growth, and help the country reach net zero.
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 31, 2024
State and local agencies undergoing digital transformation rely increasingly on massive amounts of data to propel every facet of government business. As that seismic shift collides with today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, zero trust’s always-on approach to cybersecurity has become a requirement — not just a nice-to-have — for organizations of all sizes.
GCN
JANUARY 31, 2024
In many places, it's illegal for landlords to discriminate against tenants using Section 8 vouchers. Enforcing those rules is difficult, but governments are forging ahead.
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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.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Attention auditors! Today, we issue a new revision of the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards , also known as the “Yellow Book,” which supersedes the 2018 revision of the standards. The Yellow Book is the book of standards and guidance.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 29, 2024
Many sporting goods executives are looking to 2024 with more optimism. But in the year ahead, they will need to adapt to shifting consumer preferences, revisit planning practices, embrace ecosystems, and take action on sustainability.
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 30, 2024
Wherever there is innovation, those looking to exploit it aren’t far behind. IBM released its version of the personal computer in 1981. While it wasn’t the first PC, the IBM 5150 (which ran on the Microsoft-developed operating system DOS) helped establish the modern computer market. In 1986, Brain, the first “full stealth” computer virus, targeted IBM PCs.
GCN
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
If the Senate approves the tax package, low-income households would receive between $670 and $730 in benefits per child, much less than during the pandemic.
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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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