Digital First Strategy: Win-Win for Residents and Local Leaders
A digital-first strategy that prioritizes accessibility and phased technology adoption can modernize services while ensuring no resident is left behind.
A digital-first strategy that prioritizes accessibility and phased technology adoption can modernize services while ensuring no resident is left behind.
Modernization has traditionally focused on upgrading technology, but today’s risk environment demands a broader priority: operational resilience.
In this video interview, Luke Norris with Granicus discusses how agencies can deploy new AI technology to enhance service delivery and internal operations.
In this video interview, Robert Freeman of Rimini Street discusses the ins and outs of modernizing while maintaining existing systems.
As compliance mandates expand, public-sector leaders must resolve a paradox: that compliance maturity outpaces governance effectiveness.
As budget pressures mount, local governments must invest wisely. Future-proof civic engagement by prioritizing ADA-accessible websites, resident self-service tools, and modern emergency messaging systems. These investments not only improve efficiency and reduce costs — they build trust, transparency, and long-term community resilience.
In today’s digital environment, confirming people’s online identities isn’t just a security concern: It directly affects public trust in government and streamlined access to services. Learn what agency leaders should be doing and what lessons the IRS is learning.
As governments accelerate digital modernization, many struggle to convert new tools into measurable mission outcomes. This article examines the critical gap between digital readiness and organizational confidence — why technology alone is insufficient — and offers leaders a practical framework for building enterprisewide confidence in an uncertain 2026 landscape.
As AI becomes more common in daily life, residents increasingly expect government to follow suit. Research shows growing support for AI in local government — when it’s secure, transparent, and accessible. With clear usage policies and strong communication, agencies can adopt AI responsibly while improving service delivery and meeting evolving resident expectations.
Recent fraud regulations are creating a powerful catalyst for transformation. Agencies can leverage these changes to modernize policy and processes.