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We’re excited to announce that the Sacramento County Procurement Association (SCoPA) has awarded a new cooperative contract, led by Sacramento County, to CDW Government LLC (in partnership with Digital Direction) and American Utility Auditors for telecom audit services.   Through this contract, public agencies can now access a review and analysis of their organization's telecommunications bills, invoices, and services to identify and correct billing errors, find cost-saving opportunities, and ensure proper usage and contract compliance.   Cooperative purchasing through SCoPA helps agencies:  • Save time and resources through pre-vetted contracts  • Ensure transparency and compliance  • Leverage the power of shared purchasing to drive community impact   We’re proud to welcome CDW Government LLC and American Utility Auditors as a trusted partner in supporting public agencies with excellence, innovation, and cooperative spirit.   Learn more about the contract here: https://lnkd.in/epbGsNgE.   #CooperativeProcurement #PublicSector #GovernmentPartnerships #SCoPA #SacramentoCounty #PublicProcurement #PoweredbyBespoke

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The Municipal Information Systems Association of California names the City of Palmdale among California's leaders in municipal IT practices. The honor recognizes local government agencies that meet or surpass MISAC’s high standards in IT governance and operations. It conducted a rigorous peer-review evaluation, which examined Palmdale’s commitment to 11 categories, including strategic planning, budgeting, project management, disaster preparedness and cybersecurity. Read more at #PublicCEO bit.ly/4squRai

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Thanks KGPE-TV Fresno County for spotlighting our 2026 Public Safety Trends Report. Key insights from first responders: 👉 90% want AI to improve analytics and decision making 👉 99% report data is critical for funding and grants Download the full report: https://bit.ly/4prvr63

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Rolland Kornblau, Director of Information Technology, City of San Bernardino Contributed an article "AI Implementation in City Government" "Data governance policies need to be established that clearly define what types of municipal information can be AI-processed, who has access to AI-generated insights, and how long this information is retained” says Rolland Kornblau. Read More : https://lnkd.in/g-py_UZ8 #PrivacyMatters #DataGovernance #DataPrivacy #DigitalTransformation #HumanTouch #FutureOfWork #DataProtection

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🚨 Public Safety Software News: Spokane Regional Emergency Communications Expands Public Safety Software Modernization, Again Selects National Public Safety Group to Support Records System Replacement While NPSG Supports Ongoing CAD Implementation, RMS Project Builds on Strong Partnership Committed to Strengthening Officer and Community Safety ABERDEEN, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spokane Regional Emergency Communications (SREC) in Washington, has signed a contract with National Public Safety Group (NPSG) to provide consulting services for their Law Enforcement Records Management System (RMS) and Mobile Field Reporting (MFR) replacement project. This new agreement continues a nearly four-year-old partnership that began with NPSG’s support of SREC’s Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) project. Both public safety software projects aim to increase officer, first responder, and public safety for Spokane County’s population of more than 550,000. The expanded partnership comes while NPSG continues to guide SREC through implementation of their CAD system, after completing successful Needs Assessment, Selection, and Procurement services for the agency. Building on that experience, SREC has engaged NPSG to provide Needs Assessment, Procurement, and Project Management services to guide the RMS selection and implementation process. Read full press release -> https://hubs.li/Q046q6N50 #publicsafety #publicsafetysoftware #publicsafetytechnology #publicsafetysoftwareconsulting

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The Institute recently launched its 10th Technology Executive cohort in partnership with California Counties Information Services Directors Association (CCISDA). The instructor-led virtual session brought together 27 participants from across California.     Led by Liza Massey, CIO - Marin County, the session focused on identifying areas for professional growth, sharing strategies for improvement, and fostering continuous leadership development. Participants exchanged insights with peers, explored additional course opportunities, and discovered resources to strengthen their professional capabilities. The current cohort is expected to graduate at CCISDA’s 2026 Fall Conference.  Visit us at https://lnkd.in/gQwvYkQg to learn more about our programs and course offerings.

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The overhaul of the state of Washington’s financial management system is highlighting the need to have focused priorities and collaboration among state agencies and their private-sector partners. https://bit.ly/3Z6PDi4

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