Fusion Center issues still loom
Source: INPUT B2G Exchange Blog
Recent Congressional testimony and a new report document the challenges faced by state and local fusion centers.
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| “Accessing and managing multiple information systems, managing the inflows of data and obtaining funding for operations lead the way for problems with state fusion centers, but these are just growing pains.” -Tim Brett, Senior Advisor |
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Anonymous during the RFI period—Good or Bad Idea?
Source: INPUT B2G Exchange Blog
Some state and local agencies are seeking to remain anonymous during the informal RFI period so that external consultants can field and filter questions and inquiries from the vendor community.
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| “The pressures of being short-staffed are likely drivers for government agencies electing to have an external entity with expertise and sensitivity to specific project requirements provide an initial advertisement via a Request for Information (RFI). What are the upsides and downsides of anonymity?” -Kristina Mulholland, Analyst, Social Services & Health Care |
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Shared Services in Trouble in the Land of Lincoln?
Source: INPUT B2G Exchange Blog
In March 2006, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich began consolidating several human resources, procurement and financial functions into five Shared Services Centers (SSC).
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Chicago transit agencies lobby state government – Trend worthy for Vendors
Source: INPUT B2G Exchange Blog
Illinois spent more than $5 million in 2007 seeking advice and services of lobbying firms to influence decisions of state government officials.
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| "While the Illinois legislature explores ways to help fund Chicago's mass transit agencies, its spending reveals these agencies used nearly $700,000 of taxpayers' dollars to contract with lobbyists. Given their success, lobbying state governments could be a trend worthy for vendors to imitate." -Angie Ross, Analyst, Public Sector Profiles |
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Well Known Local CTOs Present their Initiatives to the Vendor Community
Source: INPUT B2G Exchange Blog
Chief technology officers Wanda Gibson of Fairfax County and Vivek Kundra of the District of Columbia share their desires to engage industry in government problem solving.
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| “Although the phrase is repeated often, government officials are willing to listen to anyone who understands the issues they face and has the ability to provide them with cost saving solutions.” -Justin Spratley, Research Associate, General Government Services |
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