Six best practices to stop waste, fraud, and abuse

Submitted by on Wed, 06/11/2025 - 10:30

This blog was authored by Ann Lewis, former Director of Technology Transformation Services at the General Services Administration (GSA). The blog first appeared on the Niskanen Center’s website.

Implementing Best Practices for Combating Fraud in Government

Submitted by on Wed, 06/11/2025 - 08:31

This blog was authored by Richard (Rick) Hoehne, Advisory Board Member with the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Science at Georgia State University with expertise in the area risk, fraud, and financial crime. 

Leveraging IT and Technology in State Governments: A Conversation with Mark Raymond, Chief Information Officer, State of Connecticut.

Submitted by on Mon, 06/09/2025 - 11:29
What is the IT strategy for the State of Connecticut? How is the State of Connecticut securing its IT systems and infrastructure? What emerging technologies or trends will impact Connecticut’s IT landscape over the coming years? Join host Michael J. Keegan for a Special Edition of The Business of Government as he explores these questions and more with Mark Raymond, CIO, State of Connecticut.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, June 9, 2025 - 11:23
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Mark Raymond
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Mark Raymond, CIO, State of Connecticut

Submitted by on Mon, 06/09/2025 - 11:23
Mark Raymond, Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the State of Connecticut, has been a member of the State leadership team since 2011. Appointed as CIO by Governor Malloy and reappointed by Governor Lamont, Raymond oversees the Department of Administrative Services’ Bureau of Information Technology Solutions, which includes responsibilities for the state’s executive-branch technology.

Weekly Roundup: June 2-6, 2025

Submitted by on Fri, 06/06/2025 - 17:04

Artificial Intelligence

A Renewed IBM Center Research Agenda – Seeking Ideas to Improve Government

Submitted by on Thu, 06/05/2025 - 10:56

The IBM Center for The Business of Government connects research to practice, supporting work by scholars that benefits government through analysis of real-world experience and practical, actionable recommendations. Center reports are intended to spark the imagination—crafting new ways to think about government service delivery and operations by identifying trends, new ideas, and best practices in public management and innovation efforts.

Navigating the Complexity and Variability of Government Data to Improve Payment Integrity: Key Insights from an Expert Roundtable

Submitted by on Wed, 06/04/2025 - 16:01

Earlier this year, the IBM Center for The Business of Government and the National Academy of Public Administration brought together a diverse group of experts and stakeholders for a roundtable discussion –  "Recommendations for Improving Payment Integrity" – to discuss strategies for enhancing the integrity of government payments (see first overview post on how AI and emerging technologies can support such strategies).

IBM Center Research Announcement

Submitted by on Tue, 06/03/2025 - 16:45

The IBM Center for The Business of Government connects research to practice, supporting work by scholars that benefits government through analysis of real-world experience and practical, actionable recommendations. Center reports are intended to spark the imagination—crafting new ways to think about government service delivery and operations by identifying trends, new ideas, and best practices in public management and innovation efforts.

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Exploring the Use of IT and Technology in State Governments: A Conversation with Tarek Tomes, Chief Information Officer, State of Minnesota

Submitted by on Mon, 06/02/2025 - 11:24
What is the IT strategy for the State of Minnesota? How is the state leveraging emerging technologies? What major IT Initiatives being pursued? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Tarek Tomes Chief Information Officer for the State of Minnesota.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, June 2, 2025 - 11:16
Author: 
Tarek Tomes
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