Governance & Finance: Page 10

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    Opinion

    Procurement Ponderable: Supporting your entity’s sustainability goals through procurement

    One noteworthy shortcut is using existing cooperative contracts for sustainable products created by entities that have the capacity to award such contracts.

    By Stephen B. Gordon, PhD, FNIGP, CPPO-Ret. • Dec. 9, 2024
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    Virginia Beach City Public Schools earns an A+ in employee benefits

    By focusing on a culture of wellness, integrating services to empower participants to change unhealthy behaviors and encouraging engagement through a highly personalized approach, school systems can create a winning benefits package that attracts and retains top talent.

    By Tim Church, MD, MPH, PhD • Dec. 5, 2024
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    Ecommerce platform from OMNIA Partners enables users to satisfy their procurement needs all in one place

    OMNIA Partners, a firm that provides its members with access to group purchasing contracts with leading national suppliers, has introduced OPUS, an ecommerce platform.

    By Michael Keating • Dec. 4, 2024
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    Note from the Editorial Team

    Informa TechTarget is accelerating growth by uniting Industry Dive, Informa Tech and TechTarget to form a leading B2B media company.

    Dec. 3, 2024
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    A variety of funding sources can help the public sector develop its tech workforce

    Across all industries, employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 33% from 2023 to 2033, “much faster than the average for all occupations,” says the BLS. Will governments be up to the challenge and successfully recruit all of those needed professionals?

    By Michael Keating • Nov. 27, 2024
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    Reminder: Nominations are open for 2024 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servant awards

    Nominations for the 2024 American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards are being accepted until Dec. 11, 2024.

    By Michelle Havich • Nov. 25, 2024
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    Pittsburgh to transform waterfront industrial site for housing, entertainment and shopping

    In addition to the $740 million development, the Steel City is getting a $64 million concert venue expected to attract events that might otherwise bypass the area for places like New York City, Chicago and Philadelphia.

    By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 25, 2024
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    The hidden costs of property tax escrow delays

    Delays in property tax payments—whether due to inefficiency, operational shortcomings, or misaligned priorities—can create financial headaches for homeowners and disrupt the revenue flow for municipalities that depend on these funds to provide essential services.

    By Niko Spyridonos • Nov. 22, 2024
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    Loosening alcohol laws to revitalize your city’s economy is a mistake

    Cities must keep our public spaces alcohol-free to preserve health and safety, warns a policy consultant at the Institute for Public Strategies, a public health organization.

    By Daniel Skiles • Nov. 22, 2024
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    As digital IDs proliferate, states must consider security implications

    Mobile IDs (mID) are a great way to improve citizen experience. They offer streamlined access to government services, improving accessibility for underserved populations and reducing burdensome wait times at places like the DMV. But, as mID adoption increases nationwide, governments must ensure their security or risk exposing personal information to cybercriminals.

    By Jim Coyle • Nov. 21, 2024
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    How the IIJA is funding increased transportation carbon emissions

    Although the 2021 infrastructure law provided record funding for rail and mass transit, money going to highway expansion projects may lead to a net increase in transportation CO2 emissions by 2040. 

    By • Nov. 20, 2024
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    Harnessing data for safer communities

    When ranking the most significant developments of the digital age, the evolution of data storage does not garner many glamour points. Yet few innovations have had such a profound impact on the ability to develop new technologies and perform tasks previously unimaginable. The ability to gather, store and analyze almost unlimited amounts of data has transformed almost every aspect of society, including law enforcement.

    By Taw North • Nov. 18, 2024
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    Small budget, strong security: Why Zero Trust is key to protecting critical infrastructure

    Traditional security measures, reliant on perimeter defense, are no longer sufficient. Agencies must stop solely focusing on perimeter defenses and flip the paradigm with an inside-out strategy. This strategy mirrors how threats operate, enabling faster detection and neutralization before escalation, and ultimately building the resilience needed for modern defenses. This approach is at the heart of Zero Trust.

    By Gary Barlet • Nov. 15, 2024
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    New York congestion pricing to start Jan. 5

    Gov. Kathy Hochul announced plans to begin the controversial program with reduced fees, but President-elect Donald Trump, House Republicans and some New Jersey Democrats remain opposed to the plan.

    By • Updated Nov. 19, 2024
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    Are combination inspectors a good choice for municipalities?

    The inspection process can be streamlined by using multi-disciplined inspectors, allowing for a more efficient use of human resources, reducing the need for a large staff of specialized inspectors.

    By David Adcock • Nov. 13, 2024
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    NY Gov. Hochul pressured to reinstate congestion pricing before Trump takes office

    President-elect Donald Trump opposes New York's plan to toll drivers entering Manhattan's central business district. Advocates want the plan implemented now.

    By • Nov. 13, 2024
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    When they search for new staffers, cities and counties should cast a wide net and recruit globally

    If local governments need to hire qualified workers to replace those leaving, where can they turn to when recruiting? Two experts weigh in.

    By Michael Keating • Nov. 11, 2024
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    Trump agenda has states, advocacy groups girding for legal battles

    California, New York and Illinois are among states readying to sue the Trump administration over divisive issues such as reproductive rights, climate regulation and immigration.

    By Justin Bachman • Nov. 11, 2024
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    Ransomware presents a growing threat to vulnerable local governments

    In the past, cities and counties were not a prime target for ransomware attacks, says Rahul Mahna, a partner who leads the Outsourced IT Services team at Eisner Advisory Group LLC.

    By Michael Keating • Nov. 6, 2024
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    How will a second Trump administration affect transportation policy?

    Federal support for public transportation, Amtrak, high-speed rail and electric vehicles may be at risk, experts said.

    By • Nov. 6, 2024
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    National Housing Crisis Task Force unveils agenda for next president, Congress

    The federal government must “fundamentally restructure” its organization to address the housing crisis, according to recommendations from 28 public, civic and corporate leaders. 

    By Ysabelle Kempe • Nov. 5, 2024
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    Local governments are less impacted by polarization, survey finds

    Political polarization is having a substantially negative impact on the nation, according to 87% of local government leaders recently surveyed by CivicPulse and Carnegie Corporation of New York.

    By • Nov. 4, 2024
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    Transit agencies must improve rail worker safety under new FTA rule

    The Federal Transit Administration seeks to reduce the number of workers killed and injured while working on or around tracks.

    By • Nov. 4, 2024
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    2024 elections meet social media – How local governments can stay ahead

    Social media is a critical aspect of the 2024 election in different ways from years prior. This is due to younger generation voters engaging on platforms like X, Instagram and TikTok, and with half of all U.S. adults saying they at least sometimes get news via social media, according to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey.

    By Eric Grant • Nov. 1, 2024
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    Traverse City’s broadband project is a cautionary tale for other communities

    As a former telecommunications executive who created business plans for fiber networks, I’ve watched Traverse City, Mich.’s efforts to build a fiber municipal broadband network with both interest and concern.

    By Gerald DeGrazia • Oct. 29, 2024