Modernization
Three years since the start of the pandemic, unemployment insurance fraud is still a multibillion dollar problem
Several states have recently reported increases in fraudulent claims. After spending hundreds of millions of dollars to upgrade systems, emerging threats are putting pressure on states to modernize even further.
Unemployment insurance modernization takes hit in Congress
The funding reduction is part of the debt ceiling compromise, but the Labor Department says it still plans to focus on helping states combat identity fraud and strengthening the integrity of the UI system.
Agency execs strive to maintain modernization momentum
Government leaders want to keep up the pace of COVID-era innovation, but do so more securely, a new report finds.
State expands streamlined, automated licensing
Wisconsin’s successful migration of its occupational licensing system to the cloud now includes business licenses.
Public safety relies on behind-the-scenes technology
COMMENTARY | Reliable emergency response, citation management and crime analysis technologies give responders the data they need quickly and accurately.
Most government software stinks. Here’s what you can do about it.
COMMENTARY | When IT systems align to their end users’ day-to-day processes, tasks and needs, agencies can increase productivity while more than making up for any marginal cost differences.
Digital Driver’s Licenses Expand
Maryland has become the first state to offer digital licenses and IDs for both Apple and Android devices. At least 17 states allow for digital licenses.
What State Unemployment Modernization Pilots Get Right
Pilot programs in two states focusing on identity verification for unemployment systems could set the stage for nationwide modernization.
Officials Say They've Fixed a 'Sorting' Breakdown in Virginia Booze Raffle
The error allowed some entrants to win multiple bottles of rare bourbon despite steep odds. Authorities say they’ve worked to limit the future possibility of human error and Excel mistakes.
State turns to the cloud to manage transportation projects
The Delaware Department of Transportation will track $3 billion in spending over the next five years with a cloud-based capital program management solution.
State and local agencies weigh procurement outsourcing
Facing a shrinking workforce and a largely paper-based procurement processes, more public sector agencies are pushing routine purchasing tasks to third parties.
One-stop access to city’s childcare, jobs, business services
The MyCity portal will act as a centralized data repository that streamlines services application and delivery for New York City residents and enables greater information sharing across government agencies.
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