The future of digital payments
The digital transaction sector is projected to grow to $11.3 trillion by 2026, with local governments leading this revolution by adopting digital payment methods. The Future of Digital Payments: Enhancing County Operations with Digital Disbursements highlights a pilot project in Knox County, Ill., showcasing the significant benefits of integrating digital disbursements into local government services. These changes improve the efficiency and quality of public sector operations through the adoption of digital disbursements.
State and county leaders team up to maximize the impact of opioid settlement funds
Between 2022 and 2040, counties, cities and states will receive over $50 billion in payments from the national opioid settlements. As these payments roll out, continued state-local coordination is key to ensuring that resources are effectively invested. On June 26, join NACo and the National Academy for State Health Policy for a webinar on promising practices for state-local coordination in opioid settlement spending. Featuring state and local leaders from North Carolina and Colorado, the webinar will explore strategies that counties and states can pursue to align efforts, reduce duplication and ensure that settlement funds are directed to the greatest areas of need. Register here.