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On alternating weeks, NACo's Resource Roundup highlights opportunities, reports, upcoming events, and other tools, and the County Countdown provides a review of key policy items for county leaders.
NACo's 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition is coming up July 12–15 in Hillsborough County, Fla. If you have not already registered, click here to register today.
A full schedule: The conference offers access to committee meetings, workshops, summits, the expo hall, general sessions, including the Achievement Awards luncheon, mobile tours, and a special closing reception at the Florida Aquarium and American Victory Ship. Click here for the full schedule.
Robust resource centers: Conference attendees will also have access to a library of resources, including our latest publications, civic engagement tools, and NACo EDGE cost-saving, value-added solutions.
Local governments are spearheading the digital transaction revolution, with the sector projected to grow from $5.4 trillion in 2020 to $11.3 trillion by 2026.
Efficiency gains: The project demonstrates significant benefits from integrating digital disbursements into local government services, improving efficiency and service quality.
Transformative impact: Knox County's success showcases the potential for how digital payment systems can enhance county operations.
State and local governments will receive over $50 billion in opioid settlement payments by 2040, a result of coordinated legal action.
Collaboration is key: States and counties can work together to align efforts, reduce duplication and ensure funds address the greatest needs.
Promising strategies: A new resource from NACo’s Opioid Solutions Center explores state-local coordination approaches in Colorado, Indiana, Minnesota, North Carolina and Virginia.
Upcoming event: Join NACo and the National Academy for State Health Policy on June 26 for a webinar with leaders from North Carolina and Virginia. Register here.
This week is the final opportunity to provide feedback on the future of criminal justice data through Justice Counts.
Feedback needed: Our partners at Justice Counts are collecting feedback on their latest set of proposed metrics – Tier 2. The deadline to provide feedback on these proposed metrics is tomorrow, June 25.
About Justice Counts: This national initiative, led by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center, aims to improve the accessibility and usability of criminal justice data across the country.