How State and Local Governments are Fighting the Rising Attacks

2019 will be a transitional year for government funding as many programs reach the end of their mandates and will either need to be renewed or replaced by new ones. This cyclical nature of government funding can be challenging for SMEs to keep up with, but we can help you stay mindful of the top concepts you need to know.

As complicated as labor and employment requirements can be, the rules for government contractors are even more intricate. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provides a roadmap for requirements that are unique to federal government contractors and includes provisions such as human trafficking prevention, service contract labor standards, sick leave, and affirmative action requirements.

Social media enables government agencies from local to national to better inform and engage with communities. However, there are unique challenges government agencies will need to overcome in 2019. For example, 20 of the 28 markets in the Edelman Trust Barometer lie in distruster territory meaning governments around the world have a lot of work to do.

Driven by changing global norms and evolving public expectations, today’s Modern Government defines itself by the impact it can have on key Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues. While their capability to address these issues is nothing new, a combination of growing international uncertainty, rising costs, and social mandates has shifted action from obligation to responsibility, and as the world continues to press for change, it’s essential that those working to meet expectations do their best to deliver. In the first part of our series, leaders will explore key trends and priorities in the ESG landscape, benefits of a forward thinking ESG policy, and best practices for public sector officials as they take action on ESG issues.