Budget & Finance

Ahead of the Curve

September 12, 2011 - New Brunswick, Canada, overhauls its online presence to build a user-friendly site that’s dynamic, modern and ready for Web 3.0.

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez Wants to Move State’s IT Department

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - The governor said several state agencies should be merged to address a “bloated” executive branch with 22 Cabinet positions.

Change Made Simpler

September 1, 2011 - Denver technology leaders use Stat for PeopleSoft from Quest Software to manage changes, streamline updates and patches, and make audits easier to comply with.

California Department of Water Resources Consolidates, Virtualizes 95 Percent

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - DWR’s next step is to migrate other departments within the state’s Natural Resources Agency to a shared services platform.

Georgia CIO Calvin Rhodes Discusses Outsourcing and Cloud Computing

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - State budget priorities and improving government processes are among challenges Rhodes is facing.

TechAmerica’s 6 IT Policy Recommendations for State and Local Government

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - More public-private collaboration and competitive contracting are on the industry group’s wish list.

The Federal CIO Should Look Worldwide for Innovative Ideas

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Technology hasn’t revolutionized the way our government does business to the extent that’s possible.

Will Federal IT Change With New Leadership?

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel is facing big expectations as he carries the torch for his predecessor Vivek Kundra.

Government CIO Salaries Lag Behind, Contribute to Turnover

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Taking less salary to be a public-sector CIO isn’t just about serving the public.

Chief Innovation Officer Bryan Sivak Tackles Maryland’s Status Quo

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Why allowing the “unnatural act” of a government failure is a necessary part of innovation.

Canada to Close Nearly All Government Data Centers

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Canada’s 34.5 million people will be served by fewer than 20 data centers, and government plans move to one e-mail system.

Obama Selects Steven VanRoekel for Federal CIO

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Former FCC managing director and Microsoft executive to replace departing Vivek Kundra.

Obama’s IT Team Tries to Reinvent Systems Development Model

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Are expensive standalone systems passé? Federal IT officials favor more flexible and agile delivery models such as cloud computing and open source.

Delaware CIO Jim Sills Discusses Enterprise Data Management

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Appointed Delaware CIO is January 2009, Jim Sills talks about his top priorities and the state's budget outlook.

What Will the U.S. Postal Service Look Like in 10 Years?

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - To keep up with electronic messaging trends and save itself from insolvency, the U.S. Postal Service is digitizing itself.

Smart Meters Enable Residents to Prepay for Electricity

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Ocala, Fla., residents will soon get to pay for their electricity from the city utility the way they do gas for their cars.

14 Recommendations for Federal Cloud Adoption

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - TechAmerica Foundation’s Cloud2 Commission gives 14 recommendations for furthering the Obama administration’s Cloud First policy.

Counties Share IT Survival Strategies for Declining Budgets

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - IT plays a large role as county executives find survival strategies for declining budgets

Managing Regulatory Costs in Real Time

July 18, 2011 - By the Center for Digital Government

This issue brief discusses how regulatory revenue management software can help local government agencies track fees and manage the whole cycle in real time – making the costs of government more transparent and processes more efficient.

Low-Cost Community Wireless Network Planned in Northeast Maryland

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Harford County CIO would like the network to provide low-cost wireless connectivity to residents and free Wi-Fi access for business use.