GOVERNING: State government news on politics, management & financ 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. Sun, 19 May 6:29:13 PDT The Power of Print Outsourcing 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. Prepaid Cards: Another Step Toward a Cashless Society 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. Automated Workforce ACTion: Centralized Systems Put Accountability, Compliance, and Transparency Within Government’s Grasp 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. Navigating the Affordable Care Act 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. Health Care Reform After the Decision 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. No Wrong Door 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. Top 10 Organizational Trends You Can't Afford to Ignore 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. Improving Revenue Recovery 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. Outsmarting the Social Services Fraudster http://www.governing.com/papers/Outsmarting-the-Social-Services-Fraudster.html Tue, 5 Mar 0:0:00 PST IBM InfoSphere Identity Insight deploys advanced Entity Analytics specifically optimized to recognize nefarious individuals and organizations in spite of their sophisticated attempts to mask who they are, their unscrupulous relationships and what they are doing. This core functionality helps social services organizations reduce time and labor for caseload management, comply with new regulations fast and cost-efficiently and identify fraudulent behavior rapidly to stop it before it occurs. Where You Live: The Making of Healthy Communities http://www.governing.com/papers/Where-You-Live-The-Making-of-Healthy-Communities.html Wed, 20 Feb 0:0:00 PST At the 2012 GOVERING Healthy Living Summit, government officials, policymakers and advocates gathered to share ideas and engage in an ongoing conversation about how to make our communities vibrant places to live that promote citizen health. This executive summary provides new advice on how to effectively persuade constituents to make better health choices; and provides ideas and inspiration on how policy, data and collaboration initiatives can help transform you community.