ABOUT LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Local government is the third level of government in Australia and has a significant impact on the lives of all Victorians. It was established by an Act of state parliament, which specifies council powers, duties and functions.

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County of Yolo

"Located in the rich agricultural regions of California’s Central Valley and the Sacramento River Delta, Yolo County is bordered by the counties of Sacramento, Solano, Napa, Lake, Colusa, and Sutter. The County of Yolo is one of California’s original 27 counties and operates under General Law. The County is governed by an elected five-member Board of Supervisors who serve four-year terms. The County is organized into functional areas including General Government, Health and Human Services, Law and Justice Services, and Planning and Public Works. The adopted County budget for 2015-2016 is approximately $359 million and allocated staff is 1,575."

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Taming the IoT Frontier a Federal Framework for Securing the Internet of Things

Infographic | February 5, 2020

Is the rate at which agencies adopt the Internet of Things (IoT) outpacing their ability to secure their devices? Government Business Council (GBC) conducted an in-depth research study in January 2017, collecting the perspectives of government decision makers about the security of data at the edge.

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Fast Tracking Government IT

Infographic | December 5, 2019

The Center for Digital Government (CDG) surveyed237 state and local government officials to determine their approaches to IT service delivery. The research revealed that government leaders are in search of a new way to modernize — and they are more open than ever before to come together, share technology and spread innovation. Download this infographic for a snapshot of CDG’s results and learn more about the drivers behind modernization in government.

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Government Change Management to Improve Outcomes

Infographic | December 18, 2019

To better understand change management initiatives in government, Genesys partnered with GovLoop and surveyed 312 public sector employees. The following infographic explores the results of the survey and uncovers the effectiveness of a solid change management program.

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White House AI Report: Everything You Need to Know

Infographic | January 6, 2020

The White House report on Al is a research and policy document that was designed to provide recommendations for how the US government should respond to developments in Al as they arise. It is the result of months of research and documentation, and it contains 23 goals within seven mandates. Here are the major takeaways and key points.

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How Federal Governments Use Analytics to Digitally Transform Operations

Infographic | February 24, 2020

Federal governments face large-scale, complex challenges. Their agencies need comprehensive analytics solutions to improve operational e¬ciency, prevent fraud, and better engage their constituents.

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Why governments trust Microsoft with their digital transformation

Infographic | March 9, 2020

Public sector initiatives are more often than not highly complex and carefully planned endeavors. And, to be fair, they have every reason to be. Millions of people depend on public services to make their lives better, and even a brief interruption can affect thousands of citizens.

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Spotlight

County of Yolo

"Located in the rich agricultural regions of California’s Central Valley and the Sacramento River Delta, Yolo County is bordered by the counties of Sacramento, Solano, Napa, Lake, Colusa, and Sutter. The County of Yolo is one of California’s original 27 counties and operates under General Law. The County is governed by an elected five-member Board of Supervisors who serve four-year terms. The County is organized into functional areas including General Government, Health and Human Services, Law and Justice Services, and Planning and Public Works. The adopted County budget for 2015-2016 is approximately $359 million and allocated staff is 1,575."

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