Sponsored CREC Magnet Schools stabilize energy budgets and reduce costs by almost $1 million 27th July 2020 Tradition Energy negotiated an energy supply agreement that provides budget certainty and reduces annual spend by 16 percent. Opportunity The Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) delivers a wide array of cost-effective and high-quality programs and services – professional development, special education, staffing, and more – to meet the educational needs of children and adults in […]
Sponsored How Automating Spend Management Helps States, Cities, and Counties Increase Compliance and Reduce Risk 20th July 2020 By taking advantage of automation and machine learning to manage expenses and invoices, Cities and Counties can reduce operational costs, prevent improper payments, identify fraud, and free employees up to spend more time serving the public. As City and County government employees return to their offices, many back-office teams will be faced with large amounts […]
Sponsored The 4 Security Musts in Payment Processing 14th July 2020 Data breaches, or the threat of a data breach, are a very real security issue for organizations that collect, store, and process customer data and payment information. That’s why data security is an ongoing endeavor for every business – specifically for those that handle sensitive consumer information. Download this eBook to learn how you can […]
Sponsored Guide to Efficiency Tools for Local Governments 1st July 2020 From budgetary restrictions to lack of resources to aging infrastructure, there are plenty of challenges today for local governments. These challenges, coupled with today’s economic environment, mean it is more important than ever to work smarter. Read this resource for advice on tools Dude Solutions recommends to help local governments improve their operational efficiency and […]
Sponsored Smarter Purchasing: How to Get What You Need During an Emergency 1st July 2020 There’s nothing like an ongoing national emergency to reveal who is prepared and who has been caught off guard with unanticipated needs. Many government entities have been forced to undertake urgent searches for supplies, often unsuccessfully or at great expense after significant delays, leaving their first responders and citizenry unnecessarily vulnerable. Those cities, counties, and […]
Sponsored 5 Tools for Better Government Contract Management: Fiscal Year End 21st June 2020 As the end of the traditional local government fiscal year draws near, city, state, and other public agencies must make sure that they are leveraging their budgets by investing in software tools for streamlined, robust, and transparent contract management, purchasing, and sourcing for current and future needs. Here are five tools that can be used […]
Sponsored Network Services Company awarded a national cooperative contract 17th June 2020 Network Services Company (NETWORK), a global distribution services company, has been awarded a national cooperative contract by the City of Tucson, Ariz., and made available through OMNIA Partners. This competitively solicited and publicly awarded contract includes janitorial and sanitation supplies, equipment and related services. The cooperative contracting language contained in the agreement enables NETWORK to […]
Sponsored City of Seattle’s Sound Transit Saves $2-Million Via Car Sharing 2nd June 2020 Seattle’s Sound Transit has slashed 115 vehicles from its non-revenue fleet thanks to vehicle sharing and fleet management technology. The reductions were part of the transit agency’s initiative to operate its fleet and facilities more efficiently, resulting in more than $2-million in savings. They achieved it by: Replacing legacy systems resulting in automated, streamlined access […]
Sponsored How Clerks Can Lead Digital Transformation in Their Office 2nd June 2020 For municipalities, digital transformation means the days of phone calls and walk-ins are quickly becoming as antiquated as landlines and fax machines. It means citizens no longer think exclusively of engagement as one-on-one personal interactions, but instead, they are thinking of obtaining information and submitting requests with a digital-first mindset. It means your citizens—and your […]
Sponsored Advice from the Experts: Asset Management for Cities & Counties 2nd June 2020 A key item on the to-do list before implementing a new asset management system is identifying your asset data. Once you know where all of your asset data is located, it is time to think about all the departments in your city or county organization who will be using this new application. In this white […]
Solutions for Local Government Communicators Tasked with Facilitating Micro-to-Macro Resident Communications 22nd February 2024
Get in the Driver’s Seat: 7 Ways Your Lack of Control is Blocking Your High-Performance Potential 26th January 2024
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020