ACROSS THE DIGITAL NATION
Although the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was passed in 1996, the effects of this monumental legislation are only now being felt across the nation.
Oracle Deal Riles Lawmakers Despite Savings
California's Department of General Services informed the state legislature Aug. 23 that a sole-source contract the department awarded to Oracle Corp. for database software would save the state $110 million in database and maintenance costs over the next 10 years.
Lawmakers Seek to Reform California's IT Department
The California Department of Information Technology, already facing a sunset law that would close its doors next June without legislative action, is coming under heavy fire from the state auditor and state legislators for cost overruns and mismanagement of information technology projects.
STATES OF OPPORTUNITY
The Illinois Department of Public Health is planning to release a request for proposals in the first quarter of 2002 for two statewide, hospital-based, Web-enabled, data-collection and dissemination projects.
EYE ON THE STATES
It's been awhile since states have had to deal with significant budget shortfalls. For many governors, this is their first experience with tough times. All eyes are on them as they deal with slower revenue growth, increased operating costs and lower cash reserves.
Grand IT Budget for the Empire State
New York shares a great deal in common with other states when it comes to information technology.
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Funding for e-government has reached an important crossroads. Although e-government is still a very popular political and citizen-focused issue, funding for these projects remains elusive.
Integrators Still Searching for Right E-Procurement Model
Integrators are casting about for the best business model for electronic procurement in the state and local government market, and neither they nor their clients have settled on a preferred model yet, according to company executives who develop e-procurement systems.
New Funds to Integrate Justice Systems Just a Start
The Justice Department in July awarded grants to more than half of the states to integrate criminal justice information systems, an effort that will help start programs in some states and accelerate momentum on existing projects in others.
STATES OF OPPORTUNITY
The New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance is looking for a vendor to provide a solution to support its automated claiming system needs. The procurement is expected in the third quarter of 2001.
EYE ON THE STATES
Mergers and acquisitions have become a hot growth strategy for some noteworthy companies in the state and local government market.
Mobile Systems Put Public Safety on Fast Track
City and county officials throughout the nation are moving rapidly to adopt wireless and Internet technologies that enable police departments and public safety organizations to access and share information anywhere at any time.
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With Independence Day just behind us, it's time to reassess some of the processes concerning the most fundamental right of every American: the right to vote.
Market Research Firms Help Integrators Target Opportunities
Ask executives at American Management Systems Inc. to explain why they were so willing to develop and market an e-procurement solution to state and local governments and they'll tell you that it was the solid data and compelling arguments from analysts at a few select market research companies that swayed them.
STATES OF OPPORTUNITY
The New York Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance needs electronic form conversion services. The procurement is expected in the fourth quarter of 2001.
Integrators Aid Tax Agencies' Heavy Lifting
State and local tax agencies are relying on integrators more than ever to help them collect revenue and provide new services to boost their images and strengthen their collection processes.
EYE ON THE STATES
One of the greatest challenges ? some would say headaches ? facing companies selling to state and local governments is staying on top of the market. The sheer number of opportunities simply outstrips the resources most companies have to effectively follow what's going on.
States Push Reforms of Federal Funds
A House subcommittee responsible for technology and procurement is considering regulatory and possible legislative reforms that would give the states more flexibility in spending federal funds earmarked for information technology projects.
Citing Disputes With Lobbyists, Louisiana's CIO DuBos Resigns
Louisiana Chief Information Officer James DuBos resigned June 18 after just four months on the job, citing harassment by lobbyists for high-tech companies doing business in the state as his primary reason for leaving.
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The federal government exerts a tremendous influence over the business processes, daily operations and technology development within state and local government agencies.
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