Sponsored How-to Tips to Prepare for Your Summer Construction Projects 5th April 2021 The busy summer construction season is just around the corner, but the spike in construction activity puts added pressure on stakeholders to plan, procure and execute projects in a condensed timeline. This free eBook offers tips on simplifying project planning and execution, such as. Defining your desired outcomes Developing clear scopes of work Exploring various […]
Sponsored How to Procure an eProcurement System that Generates More Value from Your Budget 1st April 2021 If your public sector organization is like many in the US right now, both your budget and your workforce are limited. The right eProcurement technology investment can help your organization do more with less, reducing spend by 30% and decreasing requisition cycle time by 40%. Download this eBook to learn the 8 key steps to […]
Sponsored The Technology Solutions Vital to Clerk Productivity in Our Post-Pandemic Communities 18th March 2021 After a year of unanticipated change and unexpected opportunities, municipal clerks have led vital digital transformation and online change initiatives in their communities. Still, more work is needed to fully realize citizens’ new expectations for contactless government. This white paper analyzes: The current state of local government economies The technology solutions in which IT leaders […]
Sponsored Discover How Public Sector Officials are Monitoring and Managing Overtime in This New White Paper 22nd February 2021 Overtime has been out of control in some states and localities, especially with high vacancy rates in certain positions. Although overtime is necessary to ensure essential work gets done, some entities lack consistent overtime policies and monitoring practices. Considering that overtime is top of mind for many in the public sector, I thought you might […]
Sponsored How to Assemble a Successful Government Grant Proposal 5th February 2021 Is there a template out there for putting together a strong government grant proposal? While no single template can address the complex and myriad types of funding opportunities, this playbook can help you get started. By reading this guide, you’ll get: 3 types of important grant programs to pursue outside of emergency funding. 6 practical […]
Sponsored The Rise of Procurement’s Next Normal 5th February 2021 Public procurement’s next normal is here, and with it comes ongoing digitization; new priorities like cost-cutting, telecommuting, and process efficiency; and even new tools like AI. If all that sounds daunting, never fear—we’ve got your next normal survival guide. Key insights: What “the digital imperative” means for public procurement, and how COVID-19 accelerated it Why […]
Sponsored How a unified HR system helps one public safety organization manage crews, payroll, and more in a single platform 7th January 2021 Learn about the efficiencies the East Fork Fire Protection District (EFFD) in Nevada is experiencing through the use of a single, unified platform. In this before-and-after look at how EFFD handled payroll and scheduling, discover how the district has been able to simplify processes and save time, including: A 66% reduction in payroll processing time […]
Sponsored Your Roadmap to COVID-19 Funding 18th December 2020 Never have state and local governments had so much funding to manage and distribute in so little time. Grants management on its own is already challenging and complex enough. With over $150 billion to navigate from the Coronavirus Relief Fund alone, and it has never been more difficult to be in grants administration. Leverage this […]
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Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020
A new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so far 21st October 2024
Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S. 30th August 2024
