Administration

Jun 23, 2017

Article

Government Product News

Cooperative contracts awarded that cover mailroom products

Government, education, and nonprofit agencies looking to enhance their direct mailing capabilities and processes now have access to mailing and postage solutions through National Joint Powers Alliance....More
Jun 21, 2017

Article

Government Product News

Mark your calendars for these complimentary cooperative purchasing events

U.S. Communities is hosting several webinars and Strategic Sourcing Summits....More
Jun 20, 2017

Article

American City and County

California county lands $5 million in record online property auction

San Diego County, Calif., got more than it bargained for when it brought in a record $5.6 million in an auction for tax-defaulted property....More
Jun 20, 2017

Article

Government Procurement

Garbage In, Garbage Out does not have to be your reality

Procurement teams need good-quality spend analytics. They need to know how much their agency spends, where, on what and with whom....More
Jun 19, 2017

Article

American City and County

Philadelphia city council close to approving major program funded by soda tax money

Nearly one year after passing a soda/sugary drinks tax, the Philadelphia City Council has given initial approval for a new infrastructure program called Rebuild, towards which a portion of the tax money will go....More
Jun 15, 2017

Article

Government Product News

New Atlanta ballpark gets needed public safety, vehicle help for first pitch

SunTrust Park was ready for the Atlanta Braves' opening day thanks to cooperative contracts that helped deliver needed public safety products and transport vehicles....More
Jun 14, 2017

Commentary

5 steps to improve victim restitution

Accounts receivables management client executive Brett Sivits explains how governments can update victim restitution programs to meet their communities' needs while complying with judicial orders....More
Jun 14, 2017

Article

Government Product News

Governments own more than 4 million vehicles

A 2017 report shows governments continue to own and manage a sizable number of vehicles. Also, EquipmentWatch has issued an analysis of used crane sales....More
Jun 12, 2017

Article

Government Product News

Las Vegas police agency relies on software to create optimal work schedules

An automated public safety scheduling and notification system from Kronos has streamlined officer scheduling at the Las Vegas Department of Public Safety. The system, Workforce TeleStaff, is designed to help officials have more control over their schedules....More
Jun 12, 2017

Article

American City and County

Maryland city passes emergency legislation banning public nudity following legal complaint

A legal challenge to toplessness and a memo to a Maryland city’s beach patrol instructing them not to bother women going topless on local beaches has resulted in that city council convening an “emergency” Saturday meeting to pass legislation banning public nudity....More