GovWhitePapers Logo

Sorry, your browser is not compatible with this application. Please use the latest version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge or Safari.

State & Local content

Most Public Sector Employees Per 10,000 People: 2024

Most Public Sector Employees Per 10,000 People:...

This snapshot ranks U.S. states by the number of state and local government employees per 10,000 residents, offering a window into public workforce density across the country. States like Vermont,…

Learn More
Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll Summary Report: 2024

Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll...

In 2024, state and local governments employed nearly 20 million people, reflecting a steady rise in public sector employment. Education, hospitals, and police protection led the way as the largest…

Learn More
Executive Order 14239: Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness

Executive Order 14239: Achieving Efficiency...

This Executive Order centers on empowering state and local governments to lead the charge in national preparedness. It calls for a shift from broad, generalized emergency policies to more focused,…

Learn More
Business Architecture: A Strategic Blueprint for State CIOs – Part 1

Business Architecture: A Strategic Blueprint for...

State CIOs are increasingly at the heart of government transformation—and business architecture is their blueprint for leading the way. This strategic framework helps align mission-driven goals with real-world capabilities, enabling…

Learn More
Building for the Future: Workforce Technology Trends in the US Public Sector

Building for the Future: Workforce Technology...

As budget constraints, evolving regulations, and growing service demands increase pressure on US public sector leaders, technology is transforming workforce safety, efficiency, and resilience—all while delivering significant ROI. Download Building…

Learn More
AI-Powered Procurement: Harnessing AI’s Potential for More Efficient State Procurement Practices

AI-Powered Procurement: Harnessing AI’s Potential...

State governments are turning to artificial intelligence to modernize their procurement processes and address growing workforce challenges. This report dives into how AI tools—like predictive analytics, chatbots, and automated document…

Learn More
Strengthening Cybersecurity with Symantec: Comprehensive Solutions for SLED Organizations

Strengthening Cybersecurity with Symantec:...

Symantec by Broadcom is dedicated to protecting the digital landscape of State and Local Governments as well as educational institutions (SLED). As cyber threats evolve, Symantec’s comprehensive suite of solutions…

Learn More
On-Demand Pay: The Benefits and Potential Pitfalls

On-Demand Pay: The Benefits and Potential Pitfalls

Imagine a workplace benefit that boosts employee satisfaction, reduces financial stress, and helps attract top talent—all with minimal effort to implement. Earned Wage Access (EWA) lets public sector employees access…

Learn More
Poverty in States and Metropolitan Areas: 2023

Poverty in States and Metropolitan Areas: 2023

Understanding poverty trends and changes within communities is crucial for planners, policymakers, and local organizations as they work to allocate resources and design support programs. This brief uses the latest…

Learn More
Anonymized Threat Response Guidance: A Reference Guide for K-12 Schools

Anonymized Threat Response Guidance: A Reference...

Anonymous threats are a growing concern for K-12 schools nationwide, impacting the safety of students and staff. The CISA Anonymized Threat Response Guidance: A Toolkit for K-12 Schools offers valuable…

Learn More
Report on the Condition of Education 2024

Report on the Condition of Education 2024

The Report on the Condition of Education is an annual publication by the National Center for Education Statistics, as mandated by Congress, offering data-driven indicators on education in the U.S.…

Learn More
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Summary of Resources for State, Local, Tribal, Territorial, and Campus Law Enforcement Partners

U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Summary of...

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Secret Service offer various programs and resources focused on preparedness and prevention across multiple domains. The U.S. Secret Service National Threat…

Learn More
Energy Cyber Workforce Policy Brief

Energy Cyber Workforce Policy Brief

The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, with support from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, convened a group of public and…

Learn More
Highlights of the 2023 Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence for Congress

Highlights of the 2023 Executive Order on...

The Biden Administration released Executive Order (E.O.) 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. It establishes a government-wide effort to guide responsible artificial intelligence development…

Learn More
Transparency at Congressional Budget Office: Plans for 2024 and a Review of 2023

Transparency at Congressional Budget Office: Plans...

This year, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) will undertake a variety of transparency activities. They include testifying before Congressional committees and answering Members’ questions, explaining CBO’s analytic methods, releasing data…

Learn More