en-us GOVERNING magazine provides leading intelligence articles on management, policy and politics to help guide and inspire innovative leaders across state and local government. Wed, 19 Jun 16:15:20 PDT http://www.governing.com/papers/Between-the-Lines-Interpreting-Todays-Emerging-Markets.html Tue, 4 Jun 0:0:00 PDT Institutional Investors constantly search for return. State Street Global Advisors has created a collection of research and insights to help them understand the implications and opportunities of entering into emerging markets. http://www.governing.com/papers/FutureStructure-A-New-Framework.html Wed, 22 May 0:0:00 PDT FutureStructure is a new framework for thinking through and solving the challenges faced in building economically and socially robust communities. The aim of FutureStructure is to overcome the constraints inherent in haphazard and siloed approaches that communities often face when conceiving, investing in and building their futures. http://www.governing.com/papers/The-Power-of-Print-Outsourcing.html Fri, 10 May 0:0:00 PDT How organizations can optimize their marketing communications through print management outsourcing. http://www.governing.com/papers/Prepaid-Cards-Another-Step-Toward-a-Cashless-Society.html Mon, 29 Apr 0:0:00 PDT As government agencies seek to replace costly paper checks with electronic payments, prepaid cards have proven to be a safe, reliable and cost-efficient means to disburse payments. This whitepaper provides insights into how innovative solutions such as prepaid cards are benefiting the public sector and the people they serve. http://www.governing.com/papers/Automated-Workforce-ACTion.html Mon, 22 Apr 0:0:00 PDT In this case study from Kronos® and Governing magazine, you’ll read how the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office “got into the ACT” by replacing their inefficient and unwieldy paper-based system with a centralized automated workforce management solution. The result? Improved levels of accountability, compliance, and transparency that surpassed their expectations. http://www.governing.com/papers/Navigating-the-Affordable-Care-Act.html Mon, 22 Apr 0:0:00 PDT In this complimentary eBook, you’ll get practical tips on navigating the Affordable Care Act and learn about tools available now that can help your organization both comply with new ACA requirements and make more effective labor decisions. http://www.governing.com/papers/Health-Care-Reform-After-the-Decision.html Mon, 22 Apr 0:0:00 PDT In this Mercer Report, you’ll learn how different organizations plan to tackle the new requirements of ACA and discover where most employer concerns are focused, who expects to be hardest hit, and how different health plans and Medicaid may impact overall costs. http://www.governing.com/papers/GOV-No-Wrong-Door.html Mon, 8 Apr 0:0:00 PDT The availability of federal funding creates a unique opportunity for state and local governments to tackle the long-standing inefficiencies in eligibility administration. With the right approach, agencies can expedite deployment, mitigate risks and create the foundation for cost-effective, long-term improvement. http://www.governing.com/papers/Top-10-Organizational-Trends.html Tue, 26 Mar 0:0:00 PDT Ten trends agencies should focus on to increase operational efficiencies, close service gaps, and be able to quickly respond to change. By undertaking transformation projects, agencies can gain rapid cost savings, do more with less and achieve sustainable operational excellence. http://www.governing.com/papers/Increasing-revenues-with-a-collections-partner.html Fri, 8 Mar 0:0:00 PST How public sector agencies can increase revenue by working with a collections agency to collect receivables more efficiently.