By April 2024, the new SEC rules will have been in place for a few months. It will be a good time to see how the SEC rules have impacted organizations. The rules are written to put CISOs and organizations at risk of enacting inadequate cybersecurity programs or not reporting incidents, creating opportunity for the reporting to put the organization at greater risk. It is time to step back and see what has transpired and what appears to be trans...

As the volume of digital information continues to grow, the scope of electronic records management has expanded exponentially and is an increasingly critical issue for government agencies, particularly as it relates to providing electronic access and retrieval of government records. Key government and industry experts will gather at the 21st annual event to discuss current technology solutions/requirements, policy updates/changes and review e...

Information drives and powers modern government with federal, state, and local agencies seeking to improve engagement opportunities with citizens. The challenge is to effectively manage the explosion of information while also protecting citizen’s data and privacy. Keeping up with the rapid expansion of information has put pressure on outdated governance and compliance practices. The Federal Data Strategy outlined specific actions to be t...

On May 4th, NARA released updated regulations on Digitization Standards for Permanent Records – AC 31.2023. The regulations established standards for digitizing permanent paper records and photographic prints. The regulations are in 36 CFR 1236, Subpart E and go into effect on June 5, 2023. NARA will be issuing a new GRS 4.5 that will cover digitizing records – the GRS and new regulations are related. These regulations have a signi...

On December 23, 2022, OMB released M-23-07, “Update to Transition to Electronic Records”. Item 1.2 states, “After June 30, 2024, all agencies must transfer permanent records to NARA in electronic formats and with appropriate metadata in accordance with NARA regulations and transfer guidance.” Previously, NARA Bulletin 2018-01 defined and updated the minimum set of meta elements that must accompany transfers of permanent...

The United States healthcare system has undergone transformational changes catalyzed by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. In recent years, healthcare providers have had to evolve and adapt to emerging threats, cutting-edge technologies and shifting patient needs, and today, the healthcare market is undergoing a revolution. Join the Potomac Officers Club's 2023 Healthcare Summit to hear from the country’s top healthcare pr...

Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency. Federal agencies are required to disclose the information requested under the FOIA, unless it falls under one of nine exemptions which protect interests such as personal privacy, national security, and law enforcement. In recent years, federal agencies have been inundated with FOIA requests creating challeng...

Now in its 11th year, 930gov’s multi-track educational program brings government technical communities together to connect, exchange, and gather ideas from subject matter experts from multiple disciplines. Attendees will hear thought leaders present best practices, case study findings, and potential solutions to their current IT challenges. 930gov delivers educational programming on theFive Pillars of Government IT Innovation: Artificial...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are rapidly changing the way records managers track the data they have, from where it is located to who can access it to what information it contains. These technologies are also changing how agencies meet compliance requirements. In this virtual workshop, we break down these concepts and show the potential benefits to your agency. You will leave with a better understanding of how AI/ML ca...

The NYGFOA Annual Conference is New York State’s premier event for government finance professionals! Interact with over 600 finance professionals from all levels of state and local government as well as the private sector. Commissioners, comptrollers, directors of finance, financial analysts, treasurers, clerks, supervisors, CFOs, accountants, budget directors, business managers, cash managers, council members, supervisors, and others wi...