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In the media Change management crucial for local government sector in 2021 In 2021, it will be essential that councils prioritise broadening the digital tool kit and ways in which they engage with citizens, mobilise their field workers with cloud-based technologies that enable them to work from anywhere at any time, and reduce costs to service (14 January 2021).  More... NSW Audit finds gaps in procurement compliance An audit of NSW councils has found gaps in procurement management that potentially put them at risk of fraud, waste and corruption. The Auditor General's report, Procurement Man...

NSW spends AU$45m to accelerate smart places development Watch Now The NSW government has announced a new AU$45 million initiative, under its Smart Place Strategy, aimed at accelerating the development of smart places across the state.  The initiative, called NSW Smart Places Acceleration Program, will see government provide AU$45 million over three years to councils and place-owners, such as government agencies, owners, councils or regional organisations, for the adoption of smart technologies and capabilities. "We want to use technology to make life easier for people. Whether it's busti...