State Tech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2023

State and local governments take cybersecurity seriously. But sometimes, even the best defenses fail in the face of increasingly innovative bad actors. As John Chambers famously said, “There are only two types of organizations: those that have been hacked and those that don’t know it yet.” If breaches are virtually inevitable, the best way to reduce their impact and cost is with an incident response (IR) plan and a team trained to implement it.

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Summer Camp Programming

APRIL 10, 2023

SHOW NOTES Kelie and Shauna talk with CJ Greco about if pronouns should be something employers should ask on job applications. Links: CJ Greco’s Instagram – @cj.greco TheBirdyBunchPodcast.com Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com HOSTS KELIE COOK SHAUNA GUGLIELMO The post Ep 17: Should Pronouns be Mandatory on a Job Application?

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APRIL 13, 2023

Nicky Furlong, Director, Public Sector, Health & Life Sciences at SAS UK, describes how new developments in analytics can support the fight against global human trafficking One of the most disturbing things about global human trafficking is just how pervasive it is. According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), an agency of the UN, 49.6 million people were trapped in some form of human slavery in 2021 – 27.6 million of whom were in forced labour and 22 million in forced marriage.

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Next City

APRIL 10, 2023

U.S. cities are losing some 36 million trees every year, but hardier species can restore their canopies.

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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.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

APRIL 12, 2023

As global risks increase and economic uncertainty persists, the risk functions within the financial services industry must continue to evolve talent to ensure organizational resiliency.

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Summer Camp Programming

APRIL 13, 2023

SHOW NOTES Chris and Curt talk about some great activity ideas that are for, wait for it, staff only! That’s right! Doing things specifically for your camp staff is a great way to keep the excitement going all summer! Give this episode a listen for some great ideas to prep for this coming summer! HOSTS […] The post SCP 186: Staff Only Activities appeared first on Summer Camp Programming.

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Next City

APRIL 11, 2023

The now-closed Tepeyac Credit Union was a pioneering financial institution that served South El Paso’s unbanked residents and protected them from loan sharks.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

APRIL 10, 2023

Influencer marketing is a collaboration between popular social-media users and brands to promote brands’ products or services.

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Disaster Zone blog

APRIL 11, 2023

“Sludge” means “red tape.

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State Tech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2023

Proper facilities management is essential for any organization to keep employees safe and working environments functional. After all, it’s what ensures your physical spaces and assets can support your organization’s needs. Given its importance, state and local governments would benefit from modernizing their facilities management practices to optimize efficiency.

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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.

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Next City

APRIL 12, 2023

São Paulo’s Korean consulate wants to frame Bom Retiro as a new Koreatown. But residents fear these moves could erase other local immigrant cultures.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

APRIL 10, 2023

Preparing for the CEO role can be a challenge and a reward. These eight lessons drawn from more than 300 McKinsey Leadership Forum participants and the CEOs who advise them will benefit any top executive or aspiring CEO.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

APRIL 11, 2023

On average, three trains derail in the U.S. every day. That’s over 1,100 derailments in the U.S. per year, and because railroads are putting much longer trains together, each train is now more likely to be carrying hazardous chemicals.

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State Tech Magazine

APRIL 10, 2023

The days of relying on printed maps may be over. Some smart cities are creating maps that combine with augmented reality capabilities to help citizens navigate public spaces. Cities such as Coral Gables, Fla., and Cisco, Texas, are developing wayfinding using AR, which lets smartphone users overlay a digital image onto the real world. “We’re not using goggles or glasses or anything like that,” says Frisco CIO Jason Cooley.

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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.

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The City Fix

APRIL 11, 2023

A key objective of the Clean Air Catalyst is to exchange knowledge, build trust and foster opportunities to elevate the voices of those most impacted by air pollution, particularly women and low-income communities. Funded by the U.S. Agency for International.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

APRIL 12, 2023

Experts behind the rules of value-creating growth discuss how leaders can apply these insights to their growth strategies.

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Homeroom

APRIL 11, 2023

By Roberto Rodríguez, Assistant Secretary, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, and Kristina Ishmael, Deputy Director, Office of Educational Technology During the U.S. Department of Education’s National Digital Equity Summit, Secretary Miguel Cardona emphasized that “interagency collaboration matters.” Siloing efforts to close the digital divide between different sectors can impede the capacity for collective, Continue Reading The post Building Strong Partnerships to Advance D

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NLC (National League of Cities)

APRIL 13, 2023

For cities looking to comprehensively address resilience and sustainability at the local level, there is an array of federal funding sources available for a wide variety of eligible uses.

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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.

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FedTech Magazine

APRIL 13, 2023

Zero-trust security remains a top federal priority. The government followed up the White House’s cybersecurity executive order of 2021 with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s draft Zero Trust Maturity Model later that year and the Office of Management and Budget’s federal zero-trust strategy in 2022. “I believe zero trust is the only initiative that the government has today where executive orders, memoranda and strategy were all issued,” says Katharyn White, vice president of

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

Orbital Sidekick (OSK) uses advanced satellite technology and data analytics to help the energy industry protect pipelines and make them less vulnerable to risks such as leaks, contamination, and damage caused by construction and natural disasters. OSK uses compute and analytics services from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to power the scalable OSK data pipeline and imagery storage solution in order to persistently monitor tens of thousands of miles of pipeline energy infrastructure and deliver real-

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GovLoop

APRIL 13, 2023

It’s more than a change in terminology; it’s a change in perspective. Project management focuses on completing a specific assignment with preset resources. It’s often centered on IT and may reference user experience (UX) and organizational priorities only when the project is assigned and handed off. That can lead to a result that doesn’t align with goals and is often difficult to scale or improve without starting over.

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GCN

APRIL 12, 2023

Modernizing legacy technology, embracing self service and easing cross-agency authentication can help departments of motor vehicles provide better and more efficient customer experience.

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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

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FedTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2023

The number of pillars in a zero-trust security model varies depending on whom you ask, with federal guidance asserting there are five and industry as many as seven. The second version of the Zero Trust Maturity Model released by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on April 11 lists five pillars: Identity Devices Networks Applications and Workloads Data However, the ZTMM also identifies three “cross-cutting capabilities,” the first two of which some companies consider zero-trust

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Microsoft Public Sector

APRIL 13, 2023

@Kutharsus Slight good news, Outlook client on the desktop has todo shortcut built in that users can use. As long as the outlook client is on 2302 or newer it will display the todo shortcut in outlook and can access it there.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

APRIL 11, 2023

On average, three trains derail in the U.S. every day. That’s over 1,100 derailments in the U.S. per year, and because railroads are putting much longer trains together, each train is now more likely to be carrying hazardous chemicals.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

APRIL 10, 2023

The former Apple VP and University of California Design Lab director explains why leaders should take the “humanity-centered” approach and adopt sustainable technologies and business models.

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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.

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FedTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2023

Over the past couple of years, two trends that have been dominant in the federal government are the push to zero trust for cybersecurity and workforce challenges, especially those facing cyber workers. Earlier this year, the Partnership for Public Service reported that the federal workforce attrition rate jumped to 6.1 percent for fiscal 2021, up from a 5.5 percent attrition rate in fiscal 2020.

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Microsoft Public Sector

APRIL 14, 2023

Hi Justin and Matt-- this Q&A is incredible, and I know the community appreciates the perspectives and learnings shared in this post. Are you able to share any information on whether we should expect more blogs or opportunities for the community to engage as it relates to the audit?

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NLC (National League of Cities)

APRIL 12, 2023

By April 30, all municipal grantees from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program will have to file a Project & Expenditure report with the U.S. Department of Treasury. This past week, Treasury opened the reporting portal. Municipalities wanting to access the portal can do so here.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

APRIL 11, 2023

The nonprofit sector in Australia faces a high rate of burnout, but employers can reduce the problem by improving workplace mental health and establishing the right support structures.

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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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