Last week, President Obama released his proposed budget for 2012 as Congress struggles to reach consensus on funding government operations for the current fiscal year. While the size of the budget for next year and the level of appropriations for the remainder of this year remain unknown, as federal managers you already know the trendRead… Read more »
We often cover sustainable transportation here on the CEIL Blog, but the posts on this topic are usually about new EVs or high-speed rail lines. Today, we wanted to share with you a post about one of the easiest things people can do to ‘green’ their daily commute: ride bikes. The magazine Momentum recently publishedRead… Read more »
On Friday, AABPA will host TRANSPARENCY 2011: THE BUDGET AND YOUR CAREER in conjunction with the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and Public Financial Publications, Inc. The conference is designed to provide key insights on how the current budget situation and heightened demand for budget skills combine to create aRead… Read more »
In case you missed the recent Gov Up at Public House in National Harbour, Young Government Leaders and Gov Loop had Dr. Nick Nayak, Chief Procurement Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security answer some of your most pressing questions on camera. A BIG THANK YOU to Rafferty Weiss Media for filming this video! RaffertyWeissRead… Read more »
Last year, I asked Govloop about the value proposition for open government data before the first International Open Government Data Conference. The discussion was so rich and helpful for informing my presentation that I’m back again to ask you, the community, for insight. Next week, the Red Cross will be hosting a discussion of emergencyRead… Read more »
Alternative title for this post: How our Government’s fear of Open Source Software is costing us Billions. So, I’ve been meaning to blog this for several months now. Back in November I remember coming across this great, but very short, interview in the Globe and Mail with Ken Kizer. Who, you might ask, is KenRead… Read more »
Let’s assume you’ve done your homework. You know why you should invest in social media (e.g., engage with your customers). You have a good idea of what you’re hoping to gain (e.g., increased brand loyalty). And everyone on your senior management team agrees on how you will measure success (e.g., a larger network of influencersRead… Read more »
“There are reasons and results” comes from the personal growth movement. It means there are infinite reasons for not getting your results and they are all equally invalid. Reasons need to be overcome to achieve your goal. In this context, reasons are not good. “You buy on emotion and justify with reasons” is an observationRead… Read more »
The Big News Yesterday the Making a Difference With Data site launched at madwdata.org.uk . This is an exciting initiative which is helping practitioners, councillors and active citizens alike to publish and use data more effectively. It covers the local authority (transparency and democracy), education, health and social care, housing, roads and transport and policeRead… Read more »
SEAPORT EARMARKS. “The budget-cutting fervor that killed earmark spending has sent a panic through the nation’s seaports, where billions of federal dollars have traditionally been directed almost entirely at the discretion of lawmakers.” Roll Call reports. HARMAN DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION COSTS. Who should pay? The Hill explains. “Harman is the third wealthiest member of Congress,Read… Read more »