Gov Pro Daily News

U.S. making progress in preparing for external threats and natural disasters

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:04:00 EDT

FEMA and its partners recently released the 2012 National Preparedness Report (NPR). The report included a number of findings.

Effectively managing when government budgets are tight

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:54:00 EDT

Public sector budget cuts are taking a toll and forcing managers to maximize efficiency. In addition to tightening their fiscal belts, managers have to be innovative.

NYC’s municipal photo archives is on the web

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:14:00 EDT

New York City's Department of Records is displaying more than 800,000 digitized items from the Municipal Archives on the web. The collection contains photographs, maps, motion pictures and audio recordings.

Vehicles are suited for Yosemite’s natural beauty

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:15:00 EDT

Four new Class 8 tractors with the Eaton hybrid electric system have been delivered to Yosemite National Park.

Movement to telework gaining a foothold in federal agencies

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:41:00 EDT

Telework is becoming a common workplace practice in government, says Telework Exchange general manager Cindy Auten

An MPA degree can improve your chances for promotion

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:33:00 EDT

As part of Govpro.com's series on Master's of Public Administration (MPA) degree programs and their value to government administrators, here are the views of Charles E. Menifield, the director of the MPA program at the University of Memphis.

Mortgage settlement money fixes government budgets

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:58:00 EDT

Money from the National Mortgage Settlement that struggling homeowners were counting on for relief is being channeled to plug state budget deficits instead.

Fleet groups will cross-promote the value of their respective certification programs

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:38:00 EDT

The NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry, has entered into an endorsement agreement with The NAFA Fleet Management Association in which each association will cross-promote the value of each organization's certification programs.

Fearless fire crews need to do more risk/gain analysis

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:24:00 EDT

Experts believe that the fire service's bravado-steeped culture is a leading factor in the serious injuries and deaths that routinely are suffered by firefighters in the line of duty.

Better days ahead for local governments?

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:11:00 EDT

Though the scene is uneven nationally, recent data indicate that the drastic shrinking of employment in the public sector may be over, with hopeful signs of a rebound in some pockets benefitting from an improved economy.