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Serving Success: Revolutionizing Public Sector Food Purchasing

Food programs across primary and higher education institutions, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations face a myriad of challenges that intricately weave through the fabric of operational efficiency, fiscal responsibility, and community well-being. These overarching issues include budget constraints, staffing shortages, supply chain disruptions, compliance challenges, and several other tricky variables. With administration and dining services […]

OMNIA Partners & KOMPAN Create Inspirational Themed Playgrounds for Texas School District Through Seamless Procurement Experience

Background In Spring 2022, residents of Humble, Texas, approved a $775-million bond proposal to fund facility improvements and technological enhancements for their rapidly expanding town, just 20 miles outside Houston. Understanding that learning through movement is equally important as the lessons in the classroom, the Humble Independent School District (ISD) plans to bring themed play […]

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Ideas to enhance the appeal of traffic congestion pricing

New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s last-minute decision to “pause” congestion pricing means that drivers throughout New York will avoid the $15 congestion pricing fee to enter Manhattan, but it also means local residents and business owners will pay in the form of fare hikes and service cuts for public transit options. The decision all along […]

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Weeding your government record garden: A 5-step approach

As summer gardening ushers in a spirit of renewal and rejuvenation, it’s a perfect time for state and local government agencies to embark on a digital “weeding” of their legacy records. Cluttered records management is inefficient, wastes valuable staff time, and can be costly from various perspectives. Fortunately, just as tending to an overgrown garden […]

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Building up together: Cooperative contracting tackles infrastructure issues

States, municipalities and educational institutions direct more than $3 trillion in annual spend towards public operations in safety, social services, education, finance and transportation. By partnering with suppliers, embracing innovation and utilizing cooperative contracts, government managers seek better ways to address aging buildings and infrastructure upgrades. Facilities planning into next decade Gathering all the facility […]

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Public procurement: “What’s under the street?”

The other day, on a stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue about a half mile southeast of the U.S. Capitol building, an excavator was peeling a square of pavement off the ground. The Capitol’s vast dome—a global symbol of power and governance—loomed even at this distance. But my toddler (whose curiosity about the world around her had […]

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City of Rochester mulls a groundbreaking move: creating its own bank

Legislation currently under consideration could pave the way for Rochester, N.Y., to establish its own public bank, the first of its kind in New York State. The bill to authorize the “Bank of Rochester” was introduced in the New York State Senate in May with the stated aim of “achieving cost savings, strengthening local economies, […]

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Accelerating accessibility in the public sector

The public sector is truly unique. No other space serves a diverse population across a large volume of varying services. Public sector leaders must adapt to delivering equitable digital accessibility experiences to their constituents. This is a massive opportunity for improvement, as a 2023 study found 28.6 accessibility errors on the average government homepage. With […]

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Evansville police to add safeguards after officer’s ‘misuse’ of AI software

The Evansville Police Department in Evansville, Ind., announced it will be instituting additional safeguards surrounding its use of artificial intelligence software after one of its officers was found to be misusing the technology. In a press conference held June 12, Evansville Chief of Police Phil Smith said that while the department was preparing to renew […]

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WIFIA funding helps communities address the impacts of climate change

Changes in climate can have significant negative impacts on water infrastructure and utilities. To address the impacts of climate change, communities across the country are incorporating strategies supporting climate resiliency and mitigation into their water systems. Climate resiliency is a water system’s ability to maintain services despite climate-related stress and to be better prepared for […]

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Serving Success: Revolutionizing Public Sector Food Purchasing

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OMNIA Partners & KOMPAN Create Inspirational Themed Playgrounds for Texas School District Through Seamless Procurement Experience

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Ideas to enhance the appeal of traffic congestion pricing

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Weeding your government record garden: A 5-step approach

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Building up together: Cooperative contracting tackles infrastructure issues

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Public procurement: “What’s under the street?”

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City of Rochester mulls a groundbreaking move: creating its own bank

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Accelerating accessibility in the public sector

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Evansville police to add safeguards after officer’s ‘misuse’ of AI software

Commentary

WIFIA funding helps communities address the impacts of climate change

WHITE PAPERS

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

Webinars

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

Podcast

Podcast: Disaster Management Symposium preview

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

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

GALLERIES

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