Governance & Finance: Page 9

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    Small cities, big scandals: Why smaller cities are at greater risk of fraud

    The financial impact of fraud can be devastating for a smaller city. Investing in prevention protocols is vital to protect public funds and ensure financial stability for the future.

    By Patricia Castro and Shannon Castillo • April 28, 2025
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    The urgency to evolve enterprise risk management in local governments

    Local governments are facing escalating threats that extend beyond traditional risk management. Enterprise risk management is a holistic strategy that enables municipalities to identify, assess and mitigate risks across all sectors, fostering resilience and safeguarding communities.

    By Steve Monaghan • April 25, 2025
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    The power of checkpoints: Protecting first responders’ emotional health

    As assistant chief at the Dallas Police Department, I saw firsthand how a lack of mental health support could erode officer morale and effectiveness. These experiences led me to develop Checkpoints.

    By Reuben Ramirez • April 25, 2025
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    Jacksonville, Florida, city council members launch their own DOGE committee

    Some residents question the motivation behind the effort to cut $50 million from the city budget and make local government more efficient.

    By Danielle McLean • April 25, 2025
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    Justice Department cancels hundreds of public safety grants

    The move will impede progress that’s been made on deterring crime, the U.S. Conference of Mayors says, calling for the grants’ reinstatement.  

    By • April 24, 2025
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    Special districts: The forgotten districts of local government

    Special districts and special purpose districts are a vital yet often underrecognized component of local government and the community at large. It’s important to educate the public about them, the challenges they face and how to navigate them.

    By Brenden Elwood • April 23, 2025
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    DOT threatens NY highway funds if congestion pricing continues

    The Trump administration set a May 21 deadline for New York state to end its tolling plan for Manhattan.

    By • April 23, 2025
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    As local governments acquire new technology, they need to ensure that the new system is future-proof

    When they buy new software and technology, cities and counties need to consider its impact on their residents, as well as how their staffers will engage with it.

    By Michael Keating • April 22, 2025
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    Trump administration takes control of $7B Penn Station redevelopment

    Neither the MTA nor the U.S. Department of Transportation has disclosed how the takeover will affect project timelines or ongoing construction activity at the site.

    By Sebastian Obando • April 22, 2025
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    Judge unfreezes billions in IRA, IIJA funds

    The temporary injunction resumes public health, clean air and climate-resilience efforts halted by Trump’s executive order.

    By • April 16, 2025
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    ICE agents denied entry into LAUSD elementary schools

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security maintains the incidents, which rattled the education community, were "wellness checks on children who arrived unaccompanied at the border." 

    By Naaz Modan • April 16, 2025
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    Authorium steps into growing field of AI-supported government procurement products

    Authorium's new AI tool was trained on 15 million government procurement documents and can generate statements of work “in minutes," the company says.

    By Ryan Kushner • April 14, 2025
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    Authorium steps into growing field of AI procurement products

    Authorium's new AI tool was trained on 15 million government procurement documents and can generate SOW “in minutes," the company says.

    By • April 11, 2025
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    Partnerships, density, climate-directed spending put Cincinnati on the path to sustainability

    Redirecting community expenditures have helped Cincinnati drive climate progress and operational cost savings.

    By Michael Keating • April 11, 2025
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    From legacy systems to cloud mastery: The path forward for local government ERP

    ERP modernization positions local governments to meet modern demands while ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.

    By Grant Halsey • April 9, 2025
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    NYC congestion pricing is seeing positive results, but its future rests largely on Trump: MIT panel

    Experts say congestion pricing has ushered in "dramatic improvements" to New York City traffic since Jan. 5, but the future of the program remains uncertain.

    By • April 4, 2025
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    Housing, utilities and food among top US needs in 2024: United Way

    People across the country “are struggling to meet their basic needs,” UWW President and CEO Angela Williams said.

    By • April 2, 2025
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    Georgia County Streamlines Access to Supplies for Public Health, Medical Examiner, Fire & EMS Teams

    Success Story: Cobb County | Atlanta, Georgia

    By OMNIA Partners • April 1, 2025
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    Carahsoft Helps Bolster Cybersecurity Protection

    Mid-Atlantic State Government Agency Procures Advanced Endpoint Threat Protection Service

    By OMNIA Partners • April 1, 2025
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    Procurement’s Vital Role in Emergency Planning

    Preparing for a disaster tomorrow begins with a plan today. Whether the emergency is as minor as water damage from a broken pipe or as significant as a large-scale disaster, procurement professionals who have a coordinated plan in place can lead the way to faster response and recovery.

    By OMNIA Partners • April 1, 2025
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    FEMA disaster preparedness role could decrease following Trump executive order

    The order tasks local governments with playing a "more active" role in disaster preparedness.

    By • March 28, 2025
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    For some cities, the path to sustainability, resilience starts with strong emergency response systems

    One of the keys to achieving sustainability goals is by developing a comprehensive framework that can help communities become more resilient.

    By Michael Keating • March 27, 2025
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    Trump administration mulls use of federal land to address affordable housing crisis

    Two federal departments formed a task force to explore working with states and local governments to build affordable housing on federal land.

    By • March 21, 2025
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    Building resilient supply chains: Strategies for state procurement success in times of disruption

    State procurement offices are at the forefront of developing new strategies to maintain business continuity in times of unpredictability.

    By Rebecca Montaño-Smith • March 21, 2025
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    Maryland officials failed to test Key Bridge vulnerability

    The National Transportation Safety Board said the span was nearly 30 times above the acceptable risk threshold and urged owners to evaluate 68 older bridges across the country.

    By Zachary Phillips • March 21, 2025