1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (96+ words) What to Know:The policy creates a formal process for complaints and review when the agency’s use of AI produces an adverse outcome.It emphasizes human review, privacy, security, transparency and agency accountability.The policy governs the coordinating board, not…...

1+ day, 50+ min ago   (39+ words) GovTech CDT Launches Six-Week GenAI Boot Camp The California Department of Technology is offering a new professional development course, this time focusing on generative AI in state, regional and local government....

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (49+ words) GovTech BREAKING: State CISO Panych to ‘Take a Leap’ Back to Industry The state’s top cybersecurity official, Vitaliy Panych, has announced plans to leave state government for a role with a yet-undisclosed “global tech solutions provider.”...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (103+ words) What to Know:Body-camera footage gives instructors a more accurate record for evaluating recruits and improving debriefs.Hiring departments can review the footage to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas for continued training.Training academies have limited time to cover emerging…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (109+ words) What to Know:All nine items moved through the consent agenda, with only the payment-processing amendment drawing separate comment.The package includes cybersecurity training, network threat management, data analytics and systems supporting city utilities and courts.The $20 million figure combines…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (90+ words) What to Know:Dorothy Sinclair has spent more than 18 years with Texas Health and Human Services.Her current role includes oversight of a $2 billion biennial IT budget.The agency posted a related director position, but no replacement has been publicly…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (59+ words) GovTech California’s 2026 Digital Counties Revealed — Part III Seven California counties were recognized this year for their efforts to improve services through existing and emerging technologies. In this series, we’ll take a closer look at the work these jurisdictions are doing....

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (159+ words) GovTech What California’s New Software Tax Really Means for Local Government The state has closed the loophole that has long exempted non-physical software from the sales tax. That means more revenue for the state and local government — but increased cost,…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (60+ words) GovTech LAPD Takes Another Look at ALPRs, Hones Counter-Drone Response The Los Angeles Police Department is taking advantage of the recent expiration of a memorandum of understanding with Flock Safety to reinforce its data policies. Officials have drawn a hard…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (57+ words) GovTech Dallas Says Possible Cyber Threat Caused Daylong Website Outage - Automated security controls took the city and police websites offline after detecting an external threat. - Officials said the event caused no network intrusion or loss of city data. - Emergency, payment…...