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The Next Big Cyber Threat Could Come from Quantum Computers… Is the Government Ready?

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Whether youre sending an email, paying a bill online, or logging in to a credit card or bank accountwebsites and many more systems rely on cryptography to keep your information safe. But emerging quantum computer technologies could allow.

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The Changing Landscape of IT Distribution in the Public Sector: A Podcast with Art Richer

Government Technology Insider

From hardware-focused supply chains to cloud-based service models, the distribution landscape has undergone significant changes. Over the past decade, the role of IT in government operations has evolved significantly and public sector IT distribution has adapted to meet these new demands and complexities. In the latest episode of the Government Technology Insider Podcast , host Lucas Hunsicker sat down with former public sector CEO, Art Richer.

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When is a law not a law? And why does that matter to long-term care?  

Policy & Politics Journal blog

by Catherine Needham and Emily Burn When is a law not a law? When it gets passed into statute but never enacted. Lord Norton (a Conservative peer and expert on UK parliament) calls these cases law but not law.

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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, December 2024

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The year ends with political shifts and mixed markets: European equities are flat; US stocks are down. Global interest rates are normalizing, with the Fed and ECB each cutting rates by 25 basis points.

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2025 Business Owner Survey: Guide for Cities, Counties, and State Agencies

The 2025 Business Owner Survey delivers key insights for cities, counties, and state agencies working to enhance online services. Top insights: 97% of business owners say digital access to government services is essential. Licensing and tax processes remain outdated, slowing efficiency and increasing administrative burdens. Younger entrepreneurs expect fully online, self-service options, signaling a need for modernization.

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Theorizing Cities Under the Anthropocene

Next City

Urban geographer Stephanie Wakefield’s “Miami in the Anthropocene” calls for a new critical urban theory for our time.

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Cooperative Purchasing: State Procurement Offices Prioritize Sustainability During Acquisitions

State Tech Magazine

Minnesotas Office of Enterprise Sustainability works to reduce energy and asset waste among the states government agencies. Established in 2017 and reaffirmed recently by Gov. Tim Walz, the office concentrates on supporting sustainability in six focus areas, one of which is procurement. Within procurement, the Minnesota Office of Enterprise Sustainabilitys team of five experts reviews new contract awards and rebids to incorporate clauses that promote efficient energy use and smart asset manageme

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Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FEMA BRIC & FMA Grants Posted

Public Works Group Blog

On January 6, 2025, a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) was posted for FEMA’s BRIC and FMA FY24 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants. Both grants have a submission deadline of April 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET. Below is more information about each grant: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) – the estimated total program funding is $750,000,000 with 800 expected awards.

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LA’s Traffic Ordinance Went Into Effect 100 Years Ago. It Changed Streets Across America.

Next City

The Ordinance, which prioritized cars on the city’s roadways, quickly became the template for the country.

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Open Architecture Surveillance Promotes Safer, More Sustainable Cities and Towns

State Tech Magazine

The future of public safety hinges on the performance, efficiency and sustainability of surveillance systems and interagency threat intelligence. By adapting to multiple technologies and leveraging them within various platforms and ecosystems that enable scalability and interoperability, open architecture surveillance systems provide a path forward for public safety operations.

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CDOs Seek Clarity Around Their AI Responsibilities

FedTech Magazine

Critical gaps in guidance persist for chief data officers, particularly with regard to data governance for artificial intelligence, despite making progress on data maturity and mission goals. CDOs report widespread agency adoption of data strategies, but evolving priorities and a lack of clarity as to their roles complicate efforts to build on that progress.

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Municipal Maintenance Guide: Inspections

Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.

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Public sector wastes ÂŁ45 billion annually due to outdated technology

Open Access Government - Technology News

A new report has been released revealing that outdated technology costs the UK public sector 45 billion each year in lost productivity The findings showed how reliance on archaic systems slows down essential services, affecting citizens and workers. Lost productivity due to outdated technology This lost productivity could cover the costs of funding every primary school in the UK for an entire year.

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Achieving growth: Putting leadership mindsets and behaviors into action

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Growth requires the right mix of outlook, strategy, and capabilities. Top leaders achieve their goals by turning five mindsets into action.

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Unlocking public sector potential with internal and external coaches

Partnership for Public Service

In todays rapidly evolving landscape, leadership coaching is an indispensable tool for enhancing performance, fostering development and driving a culture of continuous improvement across all levels of government. Whether at the federal, state or local level, public sector organizations face unique challenges, including navigating changing political environments and priorities , managing limited resources and addressing diverse stakeholder needs.

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TMF Boasts More Than $1B in IT Investments

FedTech Magazine

In the Office of the Federal CIO 2024 Impact Report, the Office of Management and Budget touted the accomplishments of the Technology Modernization Fund, a federal investment program that awards agencies additional allocations to implement IT projects. OMB reports that the TMF has allocated more than $1 billion for 69 investments across 34 agencies since its inception.

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.

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How to Drive Traffic to Your Engagement Site

Social Pinpoint

In todays landscape, having an online community engagement platform is essential to connect with your residents, gather feedback, and involve members in decision-making. However, simply having a community engagement platform isnt enough. To make a real impact, you need to drive traffic to your engagement site, ensuring you hear from a diverse range of voices.

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Leading European consumer goods with commercial excellence

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Europes consumer packaged goods industry players must achieve and scale commercial excellence to secure revenue, margin, and market share growth. Top CPG performers outcompete in four best-practice areas.

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Why Housing is Key to Main Street Success

NLC (National League of Cities)

Exploring how housing can support the viability of main streets and commercial districts. Main streets and commercial districts have long been the heart and soul of towns and cities where commerce, community, and connections converge. From cafs to clothing boutiques, these neighborhoods embody local identity, offering a distinctive sense of place.

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Review: Maximize Collaboration Regardless of Location with the Poly Studio X50

FedTech Magazine

I cant tell you how often I hear, My video doesnt work, but continue with the meeting and I will troubleshoot the issue after this call. Being forced to rely on audio instead of video in meetings is as common today as the sound of dogs barking in the background. This underscores the importance of solutions such as the Poly Studio X50 video bar. The device is compatible with multiple video collaboration platforms including Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet ensuring that all employees can ea

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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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Call for Global Postcards Column: International Information & Library Review (January 2025)

A Library Writer's Blog

NTERNATIONAL INFORMATION & LIBRARY REVIEW: The International Information & Library Review | Taylor & Francis Online (tandfonline.com) is inviting submissions of 3000 words or longer for its Global Postcards column. The Global Postcards column features news and reports from around the world. Contributions do not need to be lengthy but should be informative.

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Gain transformation momentum early by optimizing working capital

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Transformations can take a long time to show results, but if organizations optimize their working capital early on, they can demonstrate that change at pace is possible.

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Make the Pledge to House Homeless Veterans

NLC (National League of Cities)

Authored by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Homeless Program Offices Principal Advisor, Intra/Inter-Agency Collaboration and Director of Community Engagement Anthony Love No veteran should be homeless in the country they swore an oath to defend. The U.S.

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Stay tuned for new Homeroom Blog posts from the U.S. Department of Education.

Homeroom

Stay tuned for new Homeroom Blog posts from the U.S. Department of Education. The post Stay tuned for new Homeroom Blog posts from the U.S. Department of Education. appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.

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A different take on the American Dream

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Slow-growth policies and expansive use of land in Baltimore suburban counties are holding down the supply of new homes. (Baltimore Sun photo by David Hobby) Jul 22, 2006 Aerial view of homes destroyed by wildfire in the Coffey Park neighborhood in Santa Rosa, California on Oct. 11, 2017.

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Unlocking value from technology and AI for institutional investors

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Strategy, tools, and talent are key considerations for institutional investors as they adopt and scale technology to generate alpha.

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How Four Cities Are Building Early Learning Systems

NLC (National League of Cities)

NLCs Early Learning Nation (ELN), Cities in Action initiative brings together 10 city cohorts across America to strengthen local communities by prioritizing young children and their families while empowering local leaders to drive meaningful change.

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Upcoming oral history initiatives

Princeton Public Library

The core team working on Voices of Princeton has been planning a couple special projects with its collaborators. The post Upcoming oral history initiatives appeared first on Princeton Public Library.

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Municipal Maintenance: Ready, Set, Inspect!

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.

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Zencity Acquires Commonplace, Strengthening Our Mission to Empower Local Governments

zencity

Today, Im thrilled to share an important milestone in Zencitys journey to redefine how local governments engage with their communities.

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Asia’s emerging business corridors: New highways to growth

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As geopolitical shifts affect global business corridors, opportunities are opening for companies. Asia is positioned at the epicenter to lead the way in reshaping trade and investment patterns.

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How to Prepare for Your Next ARPA Reporting Deadline

NLC (National League of Cities)

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) have provided a vital lifeline to cities, towns and villages across the country. As reporting deadlines approach, it is important to prepare upfront to ensure compliance as well as maximize the impact of these funds.

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AWS launches ÂŁ5 million cyber education grant to boost security in the UK

AWS Public Sector Blog

Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced the launch of its first AWS UK Cyber Education Grant Program, a 5 million initiative aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity capabilities of educational institutions across the United Kingdom. The cybersecurity challenge in UK education Recent data from the UK government reveals the significant cybersecurity challenges facing UK educational institutions.

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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.