Unifying Health and Human Services in California
Coordinating health efforts across a large organizations brings several challenges, but California has worked to overcome departmental mission and data silos to move toward a unified agency.
Posts Tagged: California
A Little-Know Opportunity Can Increase Your Retirement Income
http://www.psretirement.com/voluntary-contribution-program-vcd/ The Voluntary Contribution Program In my research I have heard the Voluntary Contribution Program (VCP) described as: “The Best Kept Secret in CSRS”, “The hidden Treasure That No One Seems to Find” and “A Golden Opportunity to Create Tax Free Income”. There is but one group of people in the United States that has… Read more »
Telecom, Security, Cloud and the State of California – Your chance to join the discussion
On Monday, February 10, 2014 the Public Sector Technology Exchange (PSTE) will be hosting a government and industry panel discussion on “Telecom, the Cloud, and Security” from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the CalPERS Building Auditorium located on 400 Q Street in Sacramento, California. The PSTE is an independent forum that discusses the issues… Read more »
How To Do Business With The State Of California
There are several procurement opportunities available for businesses interested in winning government contracts with the state of California. Each year California purchases almost 10 billion dollars-worth of goods and services that range from office supplies to specialized temporary labor. All government procurement in California is administered by the Procurement Division of the California Department of… Read more »
Does Public Access to Government Prevent ‘Idiocracy’ or Limit Innovation?
By Sam Williford, Associate Consultant Recently, Governor Brown and the California legislature approved a bill that would allow local governments the option not to send out advance notice of public meetings, or provide minutes from closed sessions (known as the Brown Act, not related to the current governor), in an effort to stem the tide… Read more »
GovBytes: Free Wi-Fi, Comparing (Refurbished) Apples to Oranges
A California city, built on an orange industry which fell in the face of international competition, is regaining its footing through the growth of several technology and business programs made possible by citywide free wi-fi. Program Helps City Close Digital Divide The renaissance in Riverside can be attributed in large part to the SmartRiverside initiative,… Read more »
GovBytes: Palo Alto Mayor Uses Twitter to Chat with Residents
Social Media is becoming ever more ingrained in the political landscape, and the government of Palo Alto — a city known for its tech savvy — is taking advantage. Palo Alto Mayor Yiaway Yeh and City Manager James Keene participated in two Twitter discussions with resident recently. Participants could use the hashtag #askpaloalto during the… Read more »
GovBytes: Californians May Soon Present Insurance via Mobile when Pulled Over
California Assemblyman Mike Gatto, while looking for ways to ease the hassles of life on Californians, has authored a bill allowing for proof of insurance and auto registration to be presented via mobile device when pulled over. If signed into law the bill would make life easier because many young Californians, according to Gatto, pay… Read more »
GovBytes: Legislation to Regulate Autonomous Vehicles Introduced in California
Driverless cars are quickly becoming more of a reality, with some car makers already employing technology such a assisted parallel parking into their vehicles. It is becoming so much of a reality that California State Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) introduced legislation Thursday (3/1/2012) that would regulate autonomous vehicles in the state. About why the bill… Read more »
GovBytes: New Law Blocks Cell Phones in California Prisons
Last Friday, California passed SB 26, a law that would block cell phone transmissions in the state’s prisons. The law also imposes strict penalties on the possession and smuggling of cell phones in prisons. California’s Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is allowed to monitor any attempted cell phone activity on premise. “We know that inmates… Read more »