Banks With No Shareholders? The Curious Case Of Mutual Banks
Next City
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Ponce Bank, founded in 1960 in the Bronx and currently New York’s only Latino community bank, shows the possibilities of lending as a mutual bank.
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Ep 13: Camper Choice vs. Group Rotation
Summer Camp Programming
OCTOBER 20, 2022
SHOW NOTES Natalie is away. So, Kelie brought in some friends, Curt Jackson and Chris Kallal from the SCamp Life: The Programming Side podcast. In this episode they discuss which is better, camper choice where the kids get to choose their activities, or group rotation where the kids are forced to go to each activity. […]. The post Ep 13: Camper Choice vs.
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AI technology is not dark magic, it’s just misunderstood
Open Access Government - Technology News
OCTOBER 20, 2022
AI technology has a vital role to play in the future of business and academia, and the better our understanding of it, the more it can expand across sectors and skill sets. Most forms of technology applications are well understood. Every computer programme can be deconstructed into the basic building blocks of code, and if it goes wrong, you can debug the software – often by simply stepping through the code line by line in order to find out where the problem lies.
How Can State and Local Governments Defend Against the Top 10 Types of Malware?
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Malware is everywhere. Recent research has found that attacks against governments worldwide increased by 1,885 percent in 2021, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has highlighted ongoing threats to state facilities such as water and wastewater systems. Add in the evolution of malware and Ransomware as a Service attacks, in which malicious actors create and sell attack kits to less skilled users, and it’s no surprise that security is a top priority for state and local agenci
The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook
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.
Power spike: How battery makers can respond to surging demand from EVs
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 18, 2022
As the auto market embraces electric vehicles, battery demand is soaring. Bold moves in gigafactory construction, supply chain strategy, and talent acquisition can help industry players get ahead.
Small but Mighty: The 6-Step Plan To Promote Your Library When You Have a Tiny Staff
Super Library Marketing
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Photo courtesy Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. The house I grew up in was surrounded by cornfields. The nearest town was four miles away. It featured a grain elevator, a tiny country store, a barber shop, and a post office. A traffic light was installed after a tractor damaged the bridge from the town to the surrounding area. Photo of the old bridge, courtesy BridgeHunter.
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Visibility Is Vital for Government IT Network Security
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 18, 2022
State and local governments face cyberthreats that are expanding at an alarming rate. Since last year, cyberattacks against local governments increased by 70 percent. These attacks impact the security of sensitive data and can also cost millions of dollars — at a time when states and cities are already facing tight budgets. One ransomware attack on Baltimore, Md., last year reportedly cost at least $18 million.
On the cusp of a new era?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Current economic and political turbulence could presage the start of a new era that is structurally very different with a new narrative of progress.
Is Using VPN a Good Way to Provide Cybersecurity?
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OCTOBER 19, 2022
Survey shows people use employers VPN at home.
Montenegro and cyberattacks: all NATO states should be prepared
Open Access Government - Technology News
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Keiron Holyome, VP UKI, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa at BlackBerry discusses cyberattacks and the public sector. How are cyberattacks evolving? And how significant is the threat of cyber warfare? “Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated and severe, as shown in our latest 2022 Threat Report. Threat actors now possess the tools once thought to be solely the domain of nation-state attackers, allowing them to carry out more frequent, skilful and targeted attacks.
7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities
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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.
Reduce Supply Chain Cybersecurity Risks with Updated GSA Standards
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Reports of large-scale cyberattacks such as the Russian breach of SolarWinds, the passage of the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018 and the signing of President Joe Biden’s cybersecurity executive order have kept cyber supply chain risks top of mind for policymakers and federal agencies. Here’s an update on what agencies can do to defend against these threats and how the General Services Administration is helping agencies mitigate cyber supply chain risks.
50 Years After the Clean Water Act—Gauging Progress
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, which was passed by Congress on October 18, 1972—establishing a nationwide approach to improving the quality of our nation’s lakes, rivers, streams, and other water bodies. Over the last 50.
When Will the Next Earthquake Hit Washington State?
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Open access networks: 'A good cheap pipe’ for internet connectivity
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OCTOBER 18, 2022
By providing the fiber infrastructure and then letting internet service providers compete to connect homes and businesses, the network strategy can drive down prices and boost services, advocates say.
ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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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.
Social commerce: The future of how consumers interact with brands
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Browsing and shopping directly on social media platforms is a core feature of e-commerce in China. Now, this dynamic new way of buying is poised for rapid growth in the United States.
3 Tips to Help Professionals Say ‘No’ In the Workplace
GovLoop
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Imagine listening to your emails pile in your inbox while you are working on a major project before attending an important meeting that starts in 10 minutes. Just then, your supervisor walks over and asks if you could complete an additional assignment before the end of the day. You accept the task because you want to prove that you’re up for the challenge, but deep down you know that you’re overwhelmed.
How Madison, WI is Using Alternative Fuels to Achieve Lower Carbon Targets
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Communities of all sizes are implementing goals to improve the environment. The majority of these goals are focused on transportation, as this sector is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Last April, Madison’s mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway introduced the Climate Forward plan for the city, which outlines the actions the city […] Source.
FITARA Scorecards Spur Agencies to Faster, More Efficient IT Modernization
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 19, 2022
To see the impact of the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act, all you need to do is look at the numbers — and the letters. FITARA’s semiannual assessment ranks agencies on how well they meet the requirements outlined in the law, including data center optimization, enhancing CIO authority, cybersecurity and more. When 24 agencies were first assessed on the FITARA report card in 2015, only seven received a grade of C or higher.
Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments
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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.
Reshaping retail banks: Enhancing banking for the next digital age
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 18, 2022
The current model of universal retail banking is unsustainable over the long term. To thrive, banks need to reinvent themselves, focusing on businesses where they can achieve and extend market leadership in the new digital world.
Government’s role is to ‘seed the field’ of semiconductor workforce, experts say
GCN
OCTOBER 19, 2022
A panel discussed how government, industry and academia are each uniquely positioned to contribute to the semiconductor industry and how they can work together to fill in the gaps.
NASCIO 2022: More States Take the CIO as a Broker Approach to Technology Implementation
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 20, 2022
The CIO as a broker role has evolved in recent years as the pandemic drove increased technology adoption to meet remote work and security needs. CIOs serve as facilitators for acquiring technology solutions and services with the understanding that they cannot simply prescribe solutions for stakeholder agencies. Arizona CIO J.R. Sloan and Nebraska CIO Ed Toner explain how collaboration and added value are both key to making the model work.
Agencies Shifting to Zero Trust Contend with New IT Supply Chain Best Practices
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Nearly two years after the SolarWinds cyberattack forced the government to bolster IT supply chain security, federal agencies continue sorting out how to implement and enhance those protections. The December 2020 attack, attributed to Russian foreign intelligence, compromised nine agencies with malicious software embedded in via legitimate updates.
Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance: Making the Case for Preparedness
Advertiser: Noratek
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
Social capital: Build back better relationships at work
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
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Disaster Zone Podcast: The Future of the CDC
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Automate document processing with Document AI for government
Google Public Sector
OCTOBER 19, 2022
The Challenge Many government agencies remained overwhelmed with paper, even as the pandemic drove digitization and modernization. As a result, government agencies continue to look for better ways to streamline manual processes that overwhelm their workers and take focus from higher value initiatives. Modernization helps agencies better serve citizens, improve benefit delivery speed, and resolve technical debt accumulated in legacy systems, but today’s fragmented toolset does not meet governmen
ITSM Increases Efficiency for Federal Agency Services
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Technology leaders at Argonne National Laboratory have been looking for a more efficient and effective way to make the wheels turn smoothly and meet user requests both complex and simple. “About four years ago, we looked at how we were delivering all operational services to the lab,” says Stu Hannay, CIO and senior director of the lab’s Business Information Services Directorate.
Facility Maintenance Trends for 2024: What's Changing in the Industry?
Advertiser: Noratek
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Tech at the edge: Trends reshaping the future of IT and business
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 21, 2022
With technological change accelerating, companies need to make four fundamental shifts.
What Questions Should I Ask My Community?
Social Pinpoint
OCTOBER 18, 2022
When we know the right questions to ask, we put citizens in the driver's seat throughout the change process and can have transformative impacts. The post What Questions Should I Ask My Community? appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
West Virginia is Now One of the Most Transparent States in the U.S.: Here’s Why
OpenGov
OCTOBER 20, 2022
West Virginia is Now One of the Most Transparent States in the U.S. — Here’s Why October 20, 2022 – OpenGov There’s a lot to celebrate in West Virginia as the 40th County joined Project Mountaineer, and according to John B. “JB” McCuskey, West Virginia’s 21st State Auditor, this is just the start of a […]. The post West Virginia is Now One of the Most Transparent States in the U.S.: Here’s Why appeared first on OpenGov.
The 2022 Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill is October 20
VDEM (Virgina Department of Emergency Management)
OCTOBER 18, 2022
The 2022 Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill is Thursday, October 20. Millions of people worldwide will participate at their workplace, school, or home. At 10:20 a.m. (local time) on 10/20, you can join more than a million participants in Virginia practicing earthquake safety. Join us as we “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.” Drop down, take cover under a sturdy desk, table, or bench, or against an inside wall, and hold on.
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.
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