Governance & Finance: Page 114

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    In-house cleaning employees, outsourcing cleaning services present different advantages

    National Service Alliance Executive Director Terry Sambrowski discusses the pros and cons of having in-house cleaning employees in government versus outsourcing the work to private contractors.

    May 23, 2016
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    Association awards fleet specialist and management certifications

    The NAFA Fleet Management Association has announced its class of 2015/2016 Certified Automotive Fleet Specialist (CAFS) and Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) graduates.

    May 9, 2016
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    How to evaluate the Total Cost of Ownership

    In procurement today, one valuable approach that is widely used in private market procurement remains underutilized by government agencies: Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

    By NIGP Business Council • May 3, 2016
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    Online degree program is developing public service leaders (with related video)

    Christopher Schultz, assistant dean and director in the Watson School of Public Service and Continuing Studies, offers his views on the Master of Public Service Leadership degree program at Thomas Edison State University.

    By Michael Keating • April 27, 2016
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    Grinders are helping extend the life of landfills

    Instead of expanding their nearly full landfills, some waste administrators across the U.S. are opting to extend the lives of their landfills by grinding up trash to reduce the space it occupies.

    By Jason Axelrod • March 30, 2016
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    Virginia county goes back to voting basics with paper ballots

    A county in Virginia is taking their voting system back in time by replacing its high-tech machines with paper ballots.

    By Jason Axelrod • March 16, 2016
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    Ohio county jails employ body scanners to catch inmates with contraband

    Inmates trying to sneak contraband into several county jails in Ohio will have a much harder time succeeding now due to body scanners in the jails.

    By Jason Axelrod • March 16, 2016
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    Some tips on properly storing road salt (with related video)

    What is a good way to store road salt? For bulk salt supplies, one popular option is to store the material in a maintenance-free, relocatable fabric structure.

    Feb. 26, 2016
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    Northernmost U.S. city embroiled in legal name change dispute

    The sun may have officially set for the last time in Barrow, Alaska, as the city is locked in a legal battle to change its name to its original name of Utqiagvik.

    By Jason Axelrod • Feb. 5, 2016
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    Merger integration between cooperative purchasing titans is proceeding on schedule

    The acquisition of TCPN Management Group (TCPN) by Provista and its subsidiary National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Company (National IPA) was completed this past July 28. The merged entities are now working to grow their customer and supplier relationships.

    By Michael Keating • Nov. 17, 2015
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    Expo in the City: Urban Convention Centers Heat Up

    Why central city locations generate better returns and how to control inherent costs.

    By Scott Sumners • Oct. 28, 2015
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    Automotive Technology: The good, the bad and the safe

    Technological advances have helped and hurt driving habits. Attorney Steve Heisler offers the good, the bad and the safe concerning automotive technology.

    Oct. 7, 2015
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    Study: Kentucky counties that ban alcohol have more meth problems

    A new University of Louisville study has revealed a connection between counties that prohibit alcohol sales having greater instances of meth lab busts and arrests.

    By Stephanie Toone • Sept. 28, 2015
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    Poll respondents taking a stand on standing desks (with related video)

    Daneen Kiger, Vice-President, Global Marketing at St. Paul, Minn.-based Ergotron offers some insight on the GPN-American City & County poll on standing desks. Kiger discusses the health benefits of standing desks.

    Sept. 25, 2015
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    The EMV October 2015 Liability Shift: Are You Ready?

    On Oct. 1, the liability will shift from credit card companies to merchants in cases of fraudulent point-of-sale transactions with EMV cards. City and county governments have several options in how they respond to the Oct. 1 deadline, says Mukesh Patel.

    Sept. 22, 2015
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    Ashley Madison email address leak uncovers .gov domains in Maryland

    More than 15,000 .gov email addresses were leaked by hackers of the Ashley Madison website. Hundreds were the actual addresses of employees at the county, city and federal level, including several in Montgomery County, Md.

    By Stephanie Toone • Sept. 14, 2015
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    Patrol vehicle keeps K-9 units comfortable (with related video)

    Several features of the Chevrolet Tahoe Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) help keep hard-working police dogs comfortable. The unit’s roomy interior and advanced climate control system are suited for K-9 units.

    Aug. 31, 2015
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    Residual Value Report now available for heavy equipment

    Penton's EquipmentWatch, a provider of data, software and insights for the heavy equipment industry, has published its first Heavy Equipment Residual Value Report.

    Aug. 13, 2015
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    Home is where the heart is

    When Grayson County, Va., needed serious help, Jonathan Sweet returned home to answer the call. For this reason he has been named American City & County's County Leader of the year, 2015.

    By Derek Prall • July 28, 2015
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    Governments are steady buyers of lawn care, turf and grounds maintenance products

    Governments are increasing their spending on lawn care, turf and grounds maintenance equipment and supplies, say market researchers at the Freedonia Group, Onvia and Penton's Govalytics.

    July 17, 2015
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    C3FT adds teeth to passing law in Chattanooga

    The Chattanooga Police Department is the first agency in the country to use the new device to better enforce passing laws.

    By Stephanie Toone • July 1, 2015
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    Opinion

    Violence is never the answer

    Assistant Editor Derek Prall opines on the situation in Baltimore.

    By Derek Prall • June 10, 2015
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    California MPA offering has links to LA County agencies (with related video)

    Henrik P. Minassians of California State University-Northridge discusses the school's MPA program.

    April 29, 2015
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    Governments specify precast concrete in construction projects

    Governments are major users of precast concrete forms in infrastructure building and maintenance. Researchers from the Freedonia Group predict that the value of U.S. demand for these products will grow from $1.76 billion in 2013 to $2.01 billion in 2018 to $2.26 billion in 2023.

    By Michael Keating • April 15, 2015
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    Kansas correctional facility will feature precast cells (with related video)

    A 75,000-square-foot addition and renovation at the Reno County Correctional Facility in Hutchinson, Kan., includes precast concrete cell modules that were delivered to the site. The $29 million project is scheduled for completion this coming June.

    April 6, 2015