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Supporting hurricane response in Puerto Rico with aerial imagery

When Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico in September of 2022, resultant flooding and landslides caused significant damage on the island. Local and federal government agencies and insurance companies needed to determine the location and extent of this damage in a timely manner for restoration and assessment. With such a large area of potential impact—Puerto Rico […]

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Traffic data collection provides the foundation for transportation planning and policy

At all levels of government, decisions regarding wear and tear on highways and bridges, congestion and safety networks, and peak period traffic flows depend on accurate data collection. Data also helps states secure much-needed federal funding for their roadway networks. Unfortunately, these same state and local governments often face limited budgets and dwindling staff. This […]

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2022 Crown Communities Award winner: Auburn Road revitalization project in Rochester Hills, Mich.

The initial plan was just to repave a half-mile stretch of Auburn Road in Rochester Hills, Mich. It ended up being a multi-million-dollar revitalization project that brought new life to an economically depressed area of the region thanks in part to the city’s communication efforts with the business owners and residents in the area. That […]

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Cities and counties should reach out to suppliers as they up their sustainability game

Local governments can achieve their biggest sustainability wins in two areas, says Jarrod McAdoo, director of product marketing and public sector procurement expert at global procurement firm Ivalua. Those areas are fleet makeup and digitizing procurement operations. He tells Co-op Solutions that making the change to an electrified or natural gas fleet of vehicles is […]

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CJIS raises a high bar for cybersecurity in law enforcement

There has never been a more important time for state agencies, police departments and other organizations that handle criminal justice data to be aligned and compliant in their cybersecurity policies and practices. At a time when the public sector is being increasingly targeted with cyberthreats like ransomware and phishing, local law enforcement agencies that administer […]

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Enterprise resource planning (ERP)—Project or program?

To anyone outside of tech, the term ERP might suggest something akin to ESP—extra sensory perception. Whether ERP is a noun, verb or adjective, the acronym represents an arduous but necessary process that should lead to improved business performance. A recent group of tech managers were asked to define ERP, and perhaps it came as […]

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Technology: Solving problems for government—New technological developments help government teams to better serve their constituents

When discussing a broad topic such as technology, it typically involves a new computer, phone or software program. While technology can be flashy and fun, its use by government and education teams is in the forefront to solve problems, address challenges or provide services in new ways. Colorado DMV innovatively serving customers One government office […]

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The right tools: What the procurement team needs to do when your local jurisdiction obtains federal funds and grants

Local agencies can access more federal funding because of recent legislation such as the American Rescue Plan Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. Are local governments up to the task of competently and successfully administering federal funds—especially entities that have obtained federal dollars for the first time? “The first thing that pops […]

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Plug into data science with procurement tech

Advanced data analytics yields significant benefits in areas like negotiation, vendor segmentation and yearly planning.” This is the thesis from a March 2017 article published by Mckinsey & Company titled, “The Era of Advanced Analytics in Procurement Has Begun.” While lightly geared towards the private sector, the article’s thesis is just as valid for public […]

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To recruit and retain employees, governments need to remove hiring barriers and offer robust benefits packages

The pace of hiring into the government workforce continues to be at a snail’s pace compared to the number of job vacancies. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says that for April 2023, there were 963,000 government job openings and just 376,000 new hires (estimated, preliminary). Dutch Ross, a vice president at Atlanta-based Purchasing Power, […]

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Commentary

Supporting hurricane response in Puerto Rico with aerial imagery

Article

Traffic data collection provides the foundation for transportation planning and policy

Article

2022 Crown Communities Award winner: Auburn Road revitalization project in Rochester Hills, Mich.

Article

Cities and counties should reach out to suppliers as they up their sustainability game

Article

CJIS raises a high bar for cybersecurity in law enforcement

Article

Enterprise resource planning (ERP)—Project or program?

Article

Technology: Solving problems for government—New technological developments help government teams to better serve their constituents

Article

The right tools: What the procurement team needs to do when your local jurisdiction obtains federal funds and grants

Article

Plug into data science with procurement tech

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To recruit and retain employees, governments need to remove hiring barriers and offer robust benefits packages

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3 Ways to Reduce Time-to-Hire in the Public Sector

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Overcoming Challenges & Creating Opportunities in Government Grant Management

How to Successfully Implement LED Streetlights in Your Hometown with Federal Funds

Grant Preparedness: Unlocking Funding Opportunities for Your Success

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Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina

Young Leaders Episode 3 – Shannon Hardin – City Council President, Columbus, Ohio

GALLERIES

Gallery: Street pavement artist Jim Bachor creatively fills city potholes

Study ranks the 15 most walkable U.S. cities for tourists

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