Budget & Finance
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Like freeways, major technology systems can be multiyear endeavors. Procurement expert and columnist Daniel C. Kim asks: If that’s the case, why are we funding them like annual operating expenses? -
Cities sometimes sign contracts for technology like digital twins after they've been presented a best-case-scenario pitch from software vendors. Here’s a guide for procurement officers who want to avoid common pitfalls.
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The state has made a new investment to secure better web access for rural and other underserved residents. The state earlier this year announced it had gained a big federal grant for such work.
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U.S. Rep. John Faso, R-Kinderhook, said that if the region is to combat population decline and an economic downturn, it must address technological impediments.
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The funds will be divided between three Internet service providers with the goal of expanding access to more than 7,900 locations.
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Two projects are set to extend the city’s fiber-optic network to homes and businesses beginning later this year.
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The town of Beloit has allocated around $30,000 so far for officer-worn cameras and a new server to help manage the footage.
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The city hopes to purchase or lease several trailer-mounted cameras for deployment throughout the downtown area.
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The policy will cover costs associated with crisis response, loss recovery and any resulting legal claims.
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Aldermen raised concerns about how the sleek, modern kiosks would integrate with the rest of the city’s design features.
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The state took a measured approach to updating its transparency portal, following up on suggestions from a range of stakeholders.
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Nassau and Suffolk counties will receive nearly $320,000 to make updates to their emergency dispatch operations.
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The industry makes loans and collects consumer data but is not subject to the regulations of a traditional bank.
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Until now, parking officers needed to mark vehicles with chalk or take notes to determine whether a ticket was warranted.
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The project could save $3 million a year in energy costs. The infrastructure would also provide another platform to expand on existing smart city efforts.
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The state will spend $14 million over the next three years to further develop its electric vehicle charging infrastructure along major highways.
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A new report by the National Resources Defense Council calls for a multistate transportation collaborative to reduce congestion and pollution on the east coast. But it won't be cheap.
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Tim Bottenfield, a former state agency CIO who claimed the top tech job in July, is continuing his mission to drive efficiency and communication in government.
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Lea Eriksen discusses the challenges, priorities she faces in the new role and how her background in government budget and finance is helping.
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CTO Duane Schell and Chief Reinvention Officer Julie Cabinaw talk about their plans to address North Dakota’s massive IT unification plans.
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The Department of Innovation and Technology was created through executive order in 2016. Now it's officially codified in state law.
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