Budget & Finance
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Hawaii’s Christine Sakuda has been on the job for just more than a year, and during the recent NASCIO conference, she talked about opportunities, budget worries and potentially reduced services. -
A big quarter has put 2025 on pace to eclipse previous records for investment in the government technology market, with large deals supported by a bevy of smaller transactions in a variety of niches.
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The company gathers procurement data and signals from agencies and turns them into action for sellers of public-sector technology. The investment is just the latest bet on AI for local and state government.
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The Georgia-based firm, looking to expand, has won a “strategic investment” from Riata Capital Group. The move comes as more public agencies beef up their payment offerings for taxes, permitting and other transactions.
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At the most recent gathering of state CIOs and gov tech vendors, talk turned to ongoing and looming challenges posed by federal budget cuts. Tech leaders gave guidance about how to keep moving forward as problems mount.
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At the annual gathering of state CIOs, public-sector tech leaders offered tips about better procurement, including more use of master contracts. They also detailed what they are doing better.
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The company, which sells financial management software to public agencies, recently bought coUrbanize. The deal is paying off with Gravity’s newest product offerings. Its CEO gives the details.
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Plus, Maryland has brought Internet access to Smith Island; Hawaii has launched a Digital Navigator Program; students in El Paso, Texas, will receive digital and AI skills instruction, and more.
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The business of government technology is robust and healthy, judging by recent deals, investments and even a rare IPO. Other public offerings are possible as executives and investors try to ride the most promising trends.
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City Council members unanimously approved a motion to amend the city’s Homeless Action Plan with AI-generated recommendations from ChatGPT. The shift restricts how public funds can be used.
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Plus, a new Arizona partnership aims to expand Internet access in the state along Interstate 17; Cook County, Ill., is planning a learning symposium event for Digital Inclusion Week; and more.
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The newest fund from Veritas raised 35 percent more capital than the previous fund, which closed in 2022. The news comes amid a robust time for investment and mergers in government technology.
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A month after a ransomware attack hit Minnesota's capital city, Mayor Melvin Carter is proposing a $1 million cyber investment. Still, the IT department is set to receive less new spending than many other departments.
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The seller of software for local governments and school districts has launched three AI tools to assist in various budget processes. The company’s CEO discusses the move and where AI is headed.
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It’s been a busy summer for the business of government technology, and the deals are not over. Gravity focuses on budgeting and compliance while coUrbanize’s specialty is community engagement.
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With its release, the state aims to enable secure, efficient digital payments. The Wyoming Stable Token Commission has said it is the first blockchain-based stable token issued by a U.S. public entity.
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L.A. CIO Ted Ross and L.A. County CIO Peter Loo talked about the financial realities their organizations face, at the Los Angeles Digital Government Summit. Real-world solutions to real-world problems, they said, are key.
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The procurement software company, bought by KKR in 2024, also sold six business units with duties outside the gov tech space. Tom Spengler, a gov tech veteran and the new SOVRA leader, discusses the changes.
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An audit and a deep dive on software redundancies helped officials realize the savings, part of a much larger initiative. The city’s strategic plan on various efficiency efforts saved a combined total of more than $116 million.
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North Carolina's Department of State Treasurer experimented with giving state workers access to ChatGPT to track down lost money and double check local budgets. The tool saved employees time, but there were roadblocks.
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The county’s 2026 preliminary budget, which got a first look Tuesday, represents a $37 million increase over 2025. Priorities included cybersecurity and IT — which rose from $19 million to $39 million.
