Kim Frock, Author at Conduit Street

2024 NACo Awards: Best in Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Introducing the 2024 MACo Celebratory Blog Series: Showcasing the Remarkable Achievements of Maryland's Award-Winning Counties! Join us on this exciting journey as we embark on a special blog series dedicated to honoring the exceptional accomplishments of the counties that triumphed in the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2024 Achievement Awards. Each week, we will shine a well-deserved spotlight on a few remarkable counties, taking a deeper dive into their accomplishments, innovative initiatives, and the profound…

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June 27, 2024

County News / Finance and Procurement / Human Resources / Information Technology / NACo Achievement Awards / Risk Management / Transportation and Public Works

2024 NACo Awards: Best in County Administration and Financial Management

Introducing the 2024 MACo Celebratory Blog Series: Showcasing the Remarkable Achievements of Maryland's Award-Winning Counties! Join us on this exciting journey as we embark on a special blog series dedicated to honoring the exceptional accomplishments of the counties that triumphed in the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2024 Achievement Awards. Each week, we will shine a well-deserved spotlight on a few remarkable counties, taking a deeper dive into their accomplishments, innovative initiatives, and the profound…

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June 26, 2024

County News / NACo Achievement Awards / Planning and Zoning / Transportation and Public Works

2024 NACo Awards: Best in MD County Planning & Transportation

Introducing the 2024 MACo Celebratory Blog Series: Showcasing the Remarkable Achievements of Maryland's Award-Winning Counties! Join us on this exciting journey as we embark on a special blog series dedicated to honoring the exceptional accomplishments of the counties that triumphed in the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2024 Achievement Awards. Each week, we will shine a well-deserved spotlight on a few remarkable counties, taking a deeper dive into their accomplishments, innovative initiatives, and the profound…

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June 26, 2024

County Budgets / County News / Taxes and Revenues

Fiscal Year 2024 – Budgets, Tax Rates, and Selected Statistics

The Fiscal Year 2024 Budgets, Tax Rates and Selected Statistics, is now available on the MACo web site. The Budget and Tax Rate Book (BTRB) provides a wide range of information on county taxes, tax rates, and revenues. Each major area of revenue is detailed within this document: Section 1 - County Tax Rates and Revenues in Brief Section 2 - Population Data Section 3 - County Operating and Capital Budget Data Section 4 -…

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June 25, 2024

County Budgets / County News / Human Resources / Leadership / News You Can Use

Maryland Certified Public Manager Program – Apply Now for Class of 2025

The Schaefer Center for Public Policy at the University of Baltimore is accepting applications for the Maryland Certified Public Manager® Program (CPM). Eligible applicants can attend the program at no charge to them or their agency. Applications are due by July 12, 2024. The mission of CPM is to promote excellence in public management with comprehensive training in the core competencies of public sector management. The program delivers job relevant curriculum to promote cross-sector collaboration…

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June 18, 2024

County News / Energy / Environment / Transportation and Public Works

MDOT Webinar: Get Plugged into the Future of Electric Vehicles!

Join the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) for a webinar to learn about electrifying Maryland's transportation sector and share your opinions on electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging stations. The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Plan and Program, are key aspects of Maryland’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Planning (ZEVIP) initiative. The goal is to look at Maryland’s infrastructure holistically. This approach will help us develop an understanding of existing and potential opportunities to maximize infrastructure…

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June 11, 2024

County Government and Structure / County News / Human Resources / Information Technology / NACo and Federal Issues

NACo Webinar: Sustaining County Government Workforce with AI

Join the National Association of Counties (NACo) on June 6th for a free webinar on Doing More with Less: Sustaining Government Workforce with Artificial Intelligence. Sustaining the County Government Workforce with Artificial Intelligence (AI) webinar will help attendees learn how AI and modern technologies are note merely tools for keeping pace with change but are strategic imperatives for sustaining and empowering the county government workforce. The webinar will take place from 1:00pm to 2:00 pm. EDT.…

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June 3, 2024

County News / Employee Benefits and Relations / Human Resources / Information Technology / NACo and Federal Issues

NACo: 2024’s Top Tech-Tonic Shifts in Local Government

Join the National Association of Counties (NACo) on May 30th for a free webinar on the Top Tech-Tonic Shifts in Local Government. Top Tech-Tonic Shifts webinar will help attendees adapt to changing demographics, regulations, and more, ensuring local government stays ahead of the curve. The webinar will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. EDT. Registration is open now! Secure your spot and gain valuable insights from leading experts in the field. REGISTRATION…

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May 29, 2024

County Government and Structure / County News / Human Resources

FY 2024 County Employee Salaries, Benefits, and Pensions Report

Comprehensive Report on County Employee Salaries, Benefits, and Pensions: New Data and Insights for FY 2024 Every year, Human Resources Officers from each jurisdiction provides information on salaries, health benefits, and employee retirement plans & pensions. New additions to the survey in FY 2024 are: Average hourly salary Weekly base hours Number of employees on county payroll New pay practices and recruitment/retention efforts Innovative measures implemented to control medical/prescription benefit costs for employees, retirees, and…

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May 28, 2024

County News / Economic Development / Health and Human Services / Housing and Community Development / Information Technology / NACo and Federal Issues / Public Safety and Corrections

NACo Webinar: Riverside County’s AI-Powered Community Support Initiative

Riverside County has pioneered a new approach that leverages artificial intelligence to connect residents with needed resources - from medical care and housing assistance to food insecurity and job support. Join NACo and Riverside County Chief Technology Officer to explore the county's Integrated Services Delivery initiative. The presentation will provide an overview of the county's current initiative to orchestrate efforts and resources around a constituent-first approach, focusing on delivering the best possible outcomes for our most…

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May 7, 2024