Funding and Procurement News and Articles

Franklin County, Ohio, Uses Address Verification Software to Collect Millions in Unpaid Taxes

Mar 8, 2010 - Franklin County, Ohio, fills its coffers with the help of address verification software.

Franklin County, Ohio, Uses Address Verification Software to Collect Millions in Unpaid Taxes: Mar 8, 2010 - Franklin County, Ohio, fills its coffers with the help of address verification software.
Extension Granted for Round 2 Broadband Stimulus Applications: Mar 2, 2010 - Federal government grants 11-day extension for infrastructure-related broadband stimulus applications.
Denver Teaches City and County Agencies the True Cost of Technology Ownership: Feb 23, 2010 - Standardizing the IT purchasing process helps agencies get the most for their money.
Study: Despite Economic Challenges, IT Spending Still a Key Priority for Governments: Feb 12, 2010 - Federal, state and local IT officials plan to use available funds to modernize technology, train staff, improve overall operations.
Municipalities to Compete for Google Broadband Networks: Feb 10, 2010 - Cities and counties will vie for Google's experimental broadband networks it plans to deploy in selected localities.
Industrial Vending Machines Provide Work Gloves, Duct Tape and Other Essentials to City Staff: Feb 3, 2010 - Sacramento, Calif., agencies distribute equipment to employees through a vending machine in order to track costs.
Big Data Center Migration Saves California Cash: Jan 25, 2010 - Data center migration saving cash-strapped California $100,000 per month, according to technology officials.
How to Procure a Portal, Texas Style (Opinion): Jan 14, 2010 - Texas' innovative procurement of an updated state portal.
California DMV Poised to Launch Collaboration with Counties: Jan 4, 2010 - California county CIOs collaborate with the state's Department of Motor Vehicles to reform a bureaucratic process.
Oakland County, Mich., Saves Money with Employee Cost-Reduction Blog: Dec 7, 2009 - CIO Phil Bertolini discusses Michigan county's budget savings.
Job Cuts, Budget Shortfalls Will Plague State and Local Governments in 2010, Report Says: Nov 20, 2009 - State and local budget problems will wreak havoc on public- and private-sector employment as well.
Regional Permit Management System for Connecticut Cities and Towns: Nov 19, 2009 - By early 2010, the system will be deployed in eight Connecticut municipalities; many additional communities are already on track to join Phase 2.
Minnesota Launches On-Demand Technical Support Program: Nov 17, 2009 - "ASAP-IT" will quickly deliver expert IT solutions to state agencies at reduced cost.
Texas Releases Recommended Fixes for Data Center Consolidation: Nov 13, 2009 - Study commissioned by the Department of Information Resources cites bad morale, ineffective governance, data backup problems, among other issues -- and suggests Texas renegotiate its contract with IBM.
California Legislative Analyst's Office Suggests Change in Large-Project IT Procurement: Nov 12, 2009 - This competition is often referred to as a 'bake-off.'
How Fiscally Imperiled is Your State?: Nov 12, 2009 - An attempt to help understand why some states are suffering more acutely from the nation's economic crisis than others.
10,000 ARRA Transportation Projects Funded: Nov 12, 2009 - This winter, DOT will announce $8 billion in grants to launch high-speed rail in America.
HP to Acquire 3Com for $2.7 Billion: Nov 11, 2009 - Terms of the transaction have been approved by the HP and 3Com boards of directors.
DHS Launches Web Site With Resources for Veterans: Nov 10, 2009 - Includes business opportunities, guidance on adjusting to civilian employment and more.
Vermont Utilities Receive $69 Million for Smart Grid Rollout: Oct 28, 2009 - Smart grid projects will include a statewide fiber-optic build-out that enhances Vermont's grid, improves interconnections with surrounding states and Quebec, and facilitates statewide broadband.