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What is effective government?

Paul Cairney

This post (1) summarises my oral evidence to the Scottish Parliament Finance and Public Administration Committee Inquiry ‘Public Administration – Effective Scottish Government decision-making’, and (2) introduces my report ‘What is effective government?’.

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User-centred cyber security for local government

Open Access Government - Technology News

Arnie Armstrong, Cyber Security Principal at Made Tech , explains why a user-centred cyber security approach is vital to local government We often hear that the biggest cyber security vulnerability in any organisation is its own employees, but is this really the case?

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Calls for stronger cybersecurity policies for TikTok on government devices

Open Access Government - Technology News

This action was later followed by the US federal government, which cited concerns about the possibility of the Chinese government using TikTok to access US user data and destabilise US interests. Technology News China Cyber Security Social Media UK Government

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Television programs and trust in government

Partnership for Public Service

The entertainment industry plays a big role in telling stories about the government. Television series such as “The West Wing,” “House of Cards” and “NCIS” offer portrayals of how government touches our lives even though the worlds depicted are fictional and events often exaggerated.

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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.

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Women’s History Month: Spotlighting Women in Local Government

NLC (National League of Cities)

In honor and recognition of the incredible women leading our cities, towns, and villages, NLC is spotlighting six […] Source WIMG Women in Municipal Government Women's History MonthWelcome to Women’s History Month 2023!

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Why government must heed real-time data management trends

Open Access Government - Technology News

Real-time data is the lynchpin for any progressive government , enabling it to improve efficiency, enhance operations and communications, provide improved services for citizens, uncover fraud and lower the risk of cyberattacks.

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The Town of Gilbert, Arizona Transforms the Customer Experience by Digitizing Government Forms

Government Technology Insider

Town of Gilbert, Arizona embraced this model of self-service and began modernizing its services by digitizing it’s government forms. Learn more about tools government agencies can use to securely digitize and streamline document creation and workflow management here. .

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Bridging the talent gap in state government postpandemic

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Public & Social Sector Insights Government Public Sector United StatesFacing critical staff shortages, state Chief Administrative Officers are moving forward with newly invigorated strategies for attracting and retaining workers.

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Louisville Metro Government Improves Productivity by Cutting Out Paper

Government Technology Insider

Recognizing this trend within their own systems, Louisville Metro Government implemented digital forms with electronic signature capabilities to streamline processes in order to accelerate time to delivery of funds and services.

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Protect critical services with new Continuity of Government IT on AWS solution guide

AWS Public Sector Blog

Citizens expect governments to continue to operate despite floods or heat waves endangering data centers, malicious actions taken against IT infrastructure, or power grid failures. By leveraging these best practices, governments can be more prepared now than before.”.

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5 Trends in Local Government Leadership

OpenGov

There is one thing we can say for certain: The role of local government leaders continues to change rapidly. The post 5 Trends in Local Government Leadership appeared first on OpenGov.

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Local Governments Shoulder Heaviest Part of Water Infrastructure Improvement Costs

NLC (National League of Cities)

infrastructure Local Government Water UtilityWater utilities are struggling with water loss, aging systems and rising maintenance costs across the country.

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Permanent Government Change: What’s Behind the Driving Forces and How to Welcome It

OpenGov

The post Permanent Government Change: What’s Behind the Driving Forces and How to Welcome It appeared first on OpenGov. Local Government Thought Leadership local government thought leadership transform

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The call to rethink government customer experience

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The White House wants to make engaging with the government easier. Public & Social Sector Insights Government United States Customer-Experience DesignHow can agencies meet the challenge?

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Securing IoT requires government, industry collaboration

GCN

As government looks to adopt procurement regulations for internet-connected devices, industry stakeholders are skeptical. Cybersecurity

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Local Government Priorities in the President’s Budget Proposal

NLC (National League of Cities)

On March 9, 2023, President Biden released his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). The President’s Budget communicates the Administration’s spending priorities to Congress, which is the first step in the federal budget and appropriations process.

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Modernization needs partners inside, outside government

GCN

Local leaders say they need buy-in from users as well as partners who can walk them through modernization. Cloud & Infrastructure

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Public Sector Day 2022 Increases Accessibility While Emphasizing Key Topics Impacting Government

Government Technology Insider

Dan Carayiannis, Archer Public Sector Director, explained that between the event being free of charge and the hybrid format, that he hopes more government cybersecurity will be able to participate. Where the local government tracks include ransomware, C-suite government IT roles, and grants.

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What’s next in government tech

GCN

Blockchain, artificial intelligence and augmented and virtual reality offer agencies new opportunities, but modernizing legacy infrastructure will be key, a recent report says. Emerging Tech

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6 Cities and Local Governments Accelerating Zero Carbon Buildings

The City Fix

action plans ambition building efficiency Building Efficiency Accelerator buildings climate action climate change Colombia Costa Rica decarbonize India Kenya local government national policy subnational action Turkey Zero Carbon Buildings For All

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From silos to seamless: How state governments deliver personalized services

GCN

COMMENTARY | By harnessing existing data, agencies can deliver best-in-class experiences that enable residents to get the most out of their government interactions.

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Why cyber-physical systems security is crucial for state and local governments

Open Access Government - Technology News

Simon Chassar, CRO at Claroty, discusses why cyber-physical systems security is so integral to government in the modern era Digital transformation allows state and local government agencies to better and more efficiently serve the public.

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How Local Governments Can Put Community Data to Work

NLC (National League of Cities)

Today, most local governments aim to make data-driven decisions. What local governments choose to do with that information takes a little more effort. You have the data. Now, what’s next? New technology used with surveys makes data collection the easy part.

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Local governments make common cyber mistakes, auditor finds

GCN

A Missouri state auditor identified key problem areas and solutions that local governments must address to protect against cyber threats. Cybersecurity

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How to effectively tell government success stories

Partnership for Public Service

2, the Partnership for Public Service held a virtual workshop to help federal communications professionals learn how to strategically frame government success stories. The post How to effectively tell government success stories appeared first on Partnership for Public Service. On Nov.

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Government Performance Measurement Should Focus on What Matters

NLC (National League of Cities)

Local governments must focus on evaluating their impact to drive success. Governments need quantitative metrics to gain a sense of how things are going. This makes government performance measurement an essential part of city leadership.

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Chinese drones could expose state, local governments

GCN

Amid the uncertainty surrounding drones’ cybersecurity, a new program vets drones to ensure they meet rigorous security requirements. Cybersecurity

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Mission critical: Improving government workforce planning

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Workloads are increasing across government agencies, and leaders are struggling to reallocate resources. Public & Social Sector Insights Government Public Sector North and Central America United States Organization

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Local Governments Eye Drone Countermeasures

State Tech Magazine

Think of areas like the bridges and tunnels of New York City. Hundreds of drones fly over those bridges every day. Now, most of these drones are innocent; they’re powered by regular civilians who are just taking pictures or sightseeing.

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Privacy enhancing technologies are transforming government data usage

Open Access Government - Technology News

Data is the backbone of the digital economy, and in the government space, it is critical to advancing public sector programs and initiatives. What are PETs and why are they positioned to change the way government entities leverage data?

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Helping governments and businesses pioneer sustainability initiatives: Top takeaways from the AWS Sustainability Conference

AWS Public Sector Blog

Sustainability initiatives create opportunities for equitable solutions The focus on sustainability goes beyond the environment to include the social aspects of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG).

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Can better governance help space lift off?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Good governance could limit conflicts and help keep the space economy on a growth trajectory. With more public and private actors entering the arena, outer space is getting crowded. Aerospace & Defense Insights Aerospace Innovation

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Code for America Works Shoulder to Shoulder with State Governments

State Tech Magazine

The pandemic created a public health emergency that unearthed the critical need for government to rapidly respond to and support its residents — especially through digital channels.

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Why you should apply to the Excellence in Government Fellows program

Partnership for Public Service

In photo above: Toni Townes-Whitely, a Partnership board member, speaks at the graduation ceremony for the spring 2022-2023 Excellence in Government Fellows program. The post Why you should apply to the Excellence in Government Fellows program appeared first on Partnership for Public Service.

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Innovation thrives when governments embrace next-gen public-private partnerships

GCN

By rethinking how sectors collaborate and encouraging long-term institutional relationships, communities can get the most out of technology projects, one expert said. Emerging Tech

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Report: Increased remote work for many governments also raises cyber risks

GCN

Roughly one-third of government employees believe “their actions don’t matter when it comes to security,” according to a new survey. Cybersecurity

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Understanding why government automation projects fail

GCN

COMMENTARY | A deep, data-driven analysis of workflows will give agencies a true, accurate and unbiased picture of actual operations and show where automation can streamline processes. Cloud & Infrastructure

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Implementing zero trust for government clouds

GCN

It’s time to embrace identity-centric security strategies like least privilege and zero trust to secure cloud-based operations for the future. Cybersecurity

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What workers want is changing. That could be good for government

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Attracting and retaining workers is a top priority for senior leaders across government. Public & Social Sector Insights Public Sector Government Public & Social Sector United StatesThe public-sector talent gap directly impacts public welfare.