Explore records management best practices for government agencies to increase efficiencies and better serve their constituents.
5 Electronic Records Management Best Practices for Government Agencies
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How to Create a Digital Engagement Plan Using Communication Objectives
Local governments are on the front lines of delivering services and restoring citizens’ trust in government. Here’s how creating a digital engagement plan can support local agencies’ efforts.Â
4 Tips for Municipal Clerks to Simplify Meeting Minutes
Whether it’s preparing agendas and arranging meetings or processing payroll and managing records, municipal clerks have one of the most multifaceted jobs in government, requiring lots of knowledge and responsibility in multiple areas.
Short-Term Rental Report: The State of Southern California STRs in 2022
Here’s a look at the ways local governments are working to effectively manage some of the top markets in the region.
Texas Poised to Expand Access to Remote Marriage License Services
In a move to help expand access to remote marriage license services, the State of Texas passed legislation in 2021 to allow county clerks to issue marriage licenses using online video conference technology.
3 Ways to Improve Government Information Management
Considering the data already on file and the thousands, if not millions, of government documents and records added each year, government information management systems are crucial to an agency’s productivity and ability to meet the expectations of citizens.
What is PDF/A and How Does it Support Long-Term Document Preservation for Local Governments?
Learn what makes this format effective and why some government agencies use it to archive important documents and records.
What is Predictive Analytics and What Could It Mean for Local Governments?
Predictive analytics is an advanced form of metrics that analyzes past behaviors and patterns to make predictions on future outcomes.
Top Records Management Challenges
While records management may seem straightforward, it involves far more than simply filing documents. Here are some of the common challenges related to tracking, distributing, and disposing of government records.