Budget & Finance
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The company collects intelligence from disparate public agencies that could help suppliers craft better proposals and pitches. The funding reflects the growing role of AI in government procurement. -
Amid an overall growth projection for the market of more than $160 billion, government IT leaders at the Beyond the Beltway conference confront a tough budget picture, with some seeing AI as part of the solution.
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Paper-based procurement has long been the way governments operate, and it does help ensure security and compliance. But it also brings a cost, which digital solutions and AI tools can improve.
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Leaders in the Alabama city have proposed $1.5 million to fund a state-of-the-art crime-monitoring center where police would have access to streaming surveillance feeds, license plate readers and other intelligence data.
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In Internet-starved portions of Monroe County, officials believe the designation of an Infrastructure Development Zone would create the tax incentives needed to lure in service providers.
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The state’s 2015 gigabit tax break was the centerpiece of a failed effort to lure Google Fiber to Portland. Google never came, but other companies swooped in to lock in the savings for themselves.
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The Public Service Commission and its contractor are working to gather experts to address key obstacles to the rollout of statewide next-generation 911.
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An in-depth look into the state of the Illinois county assessor’s office highlighted the need for new technology and more staff to properly evaluate the more than 1.8 million property parcels under its purview.
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Plus, Cities of Service publishes the last case study for its 2018 Engaged Cities Award; Louisville, Ky., publishes its full What Works Cities Certification reports; and more!
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Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach announced the launch of the Uniform Commercial Code module Wednesday. The tool will allow businesses to process and request electronic filings, as well as pay fees electronically.
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On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis asked Secretary of State Laurel Lee to “immediately initiate a review of the security, particularly the cybersecurity” of elections systems across the state’s 67 counties.
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The new ePayroll mobile app, developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, makes real-time management of highway workers' payroll and time sheets easier from work sites. Officials estimate it could save $7.5 million annually.
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With the 2020 Census deadline growing closer, the city will use its digital inclusion grant-making program to educate citizens about the importance of being counted, and to help train census workers.
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According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the state must repay nearly $5 million in misused grant money. A 2017 report alleges that Frontier Communications padded costs related to overhead.
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The incubator has worked with several gov tech companies in the past, but this is the first time it's formally and explicitly called for startups in the space. It doesn't, however, want to "replace government."
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Wyoming Department of Transportation estimates the cost to replace the Revenue Information System at around $68 million over the next decade. State agencies are in the initial phases of weighing all of the options.
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Everyone benefits when government budgets are more transparent and can demonstrate success through measured outcomes. But to achieve that, public leaders and agencies need to change how they operate.
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The Florida city has issued an RFP to bring on a consultant to help the city develop an in-depth smart city roadmap and strategy.
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Gov. Laura Kelly announced the termination of two contracts, signed under the previous administration, for nonperformance issues. The bidding process was also criticized for being secretive and counter to state procurement procedures.
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On Tuesday, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative, which passed in the most recent Legislative session, could help communities get one step closer to being eligible for the ReConnect funds.
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Some people haven't been able to pay taxes they owe to the city because a ransomware attack has stopped Baltimore officials being able to access their own systems. Normally, those people would face penalties.
