Keep an Eye on the SIPA UserCon
The Colorado SIPA User Conference is an annual free event that brings together the biggest innovators and thinkers in Colorado government technology to talk about serving Colorado communities with technology.
State and Local
Cyberdefense Resources for State & Local Governments
While states and localities may feel helpless against the endless onslaught of cyberattacks, there are preventative measures they can take to avoid falling victim.
Operation Clean Sweep in Buffalo — Data-Driven Decisions to Make a Better City
The city of Buffalo, New York’s “Operation Clean Sweep” program uses a proactive governance approach to engage with the community. Equally important, Buffalo illustrates that 311 is much more than just a number.
Reaching Millions: How a Small Kansas City Used Social Media to Help Heal Tensions
What does an internet superstar look like? You might not think of Lenexa, Kansas, police officers in this category, and yet, they were.
The Benefits of Social Media for Local Government
By and large, social media in some form is a part of the life of the public. Local government is in a perfect spot to embrace the power of this disruptive and highly-used platform.
Relying on the Outcomes: San Jose’s Digital Services Blueprint
My San Jose, the city’s premier 311 reporting app, is reflective of what impactful digital services can mean to a community.
Loudoun County, Virginia’s Transformation Success Story
In government, the planning process often stalls progress. But Loudoun County, VA has sustained transformation and growth by remembering four key tenets.
How to Choose the Right Grant
Before you start another grant application, consider the following points that may help you to choose the right grant for your needs.
Outside of the Bright Lights, Los Angeles County Pioneers Novel Assessor-as-a-Service Idea
The L.A. County Office of the Assessor began an “Assessor-as-a-Service” program designed to help smaller counties’ assessor’s offices get to the cloud.
Agencies Can Store Data to Innovate as Fast as the Private Sector
The cloud can help state and local agencies innovate and evolve by improving services at the same rate as any private company.