Massive State Cash Flow Triggers Spending Debate
State lawmakers believe they’ll have booming tax revenues and federal aid to devote to their states’ priorities. Unfortunately, the partisan argument over how to spend the money may stall change….
Public Sector Perspective
The Contractor and the Contracting Office – A Tale of Fraud and Responsibility
Volume 14 Issue 4, Public Sector Perspective
Fraud in government contracting is an old problem and contracting officers must zealously guard against it. Virginia and FEMA have recently suffered serious setbacks when it comes to fraud. To…
Offsite Data Storage Helps Local Agencies with Disaster Recovery
Volume 14 Issue 4, Public Sector Perspective
What is Ottawa County, Michigan doing to protect its 150 virtual servers from 34 different government departments? And what can you learn from their example that will protect you from…
Kansas Can Breathe a Sigh of Relief—State Reports Surprising Budget Surplus
Volume 14 Issue 3, Public Sector Perspective
An unexpected budget surplus for 2021 has left the state of Kansas in a strong position, monetarily, reports a new article from AP. Author John Hanna examines the possible path…
Overcoming Obstacles In the Pursuit of Economic Development
Volume 14 Issue 3, Public Sector Perspective
Constant pursuit of economic development is an important cornerstone goal for government entities of all sizes. This pursuit, however, comes with a number of common challenges, writes David Jones in…
Mandating Vaccinations Is No Simple Matter
Volume 14 Issue 3, Public Sector Perspective
The subject of businesses mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for their employees is a delicate one, to say the least. In a recent article from Governing, author Ryan McKinnon examines the issue,…
What Happens When Victims of Cybercrime Don’t Give in to Ransom Demands?
Volume 14 Issue 2, Public Sector Perspective
Some experts advocate for taking the hard line with ransom demands—but this approach can have dire consequences. A recent article from Governing examines the case of Chatham County, North Carolina….
Picking a Retirement Plan: Nonprofit and Government Employees
Volume 14 Issue 2, Public Sector Perspective
When it comes to retirement savings, employees of nonprofits and government organizations have access to two unique types of plans—403(b) and 457(b). Each different retirement account has certain advantages and…
New Problems Require New Solutions
Volume 14 Issue 2, Public Sector Perspective
Pandemic-necessitated social distancing has caused a steep rise in the use of video chat platforms, such as Zoom. This, in turn, has led to a new psychological consequence—“Zoom fatigue.” A…
Fighting a Two-Sided War
Volume 14 Issue 2, Public Sector Perspective
COVID-19 is not the only virus that has been causing big headaches for state governments this year. A frustrating onslaught of attacks by cybercriminals taking advantage of security weaknesses resulting…