The volume of information that federal agencies manage continues to grow exponentially, making the job of controlling and governing it more and more difficult. We are quickly realizing the need to construct a control framework specifically to address the risks posed by information management. This framework is a vital component of an Information Governance program. Just as the title "Truth or Dare" implies: It’s not enough to assume agen...

Understand the scope of Wisconsin's Public Records and Open Meeting Laws and get to the information you desire. State and local government impacts everyone's lives. Wisconsin's Public Records Law and Open Meetings Law are designed to allow the public to obtain "the greatest possible information regarding the affairs of government," yet many people, private individuals and governmental officers and employees alike frequently misunderstand the s...

To be held Feb. 23-24, 2016 in Washington, this is event for developing and training government financial professionals to excel as leaders in today’s competitive market. Don’t miss this opportunity to share best practices, find solutions to shared challenges, network with your peers, and learn from the top financial management leaders and industry experts. This training offers up to 14 hours of CPE. Can’t travel to Washingto...

Gain a refresher on Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law. Decrease time and expense when responding to requests. The Right-to-Know Law has impacted every Commonwealth and local agency since passage in 2009. The law requires agencies to promptly respond to requests for public records, and gives requesters administrative and judicial remedies if agencies fail to comply. This topic is designed to inform agencies how to reduce time and expense in resp...

Keep your company compliant and get the latest information on Tennessee Employment law. Tennessee state and federal laws have changed. The Tennessee Human Rights Act has been amended and the attorney general has weighed in on some employment law issues. Tennessee state and federal courts have also been making decisions that may affect day-to-day operations for some companies. Human resource professionals need to know the latest updates in orde...

Be prepared for an inspection and know your reporting requirements to avoid costly penalties. In today's business world, we all wear many hats and business owners, managers, engineering, and line personnel often become responsible for matters that they have little practical experience /training or do only occasionally. This includes organizing and participating in company mandated environmental inspections or audits as well as working effectiv...

Understand open meetings law in Missouri. Be able to adhere to and use the Sunshine Law and stay compliant. Attorneys, journalists, and government officials use the sunshine law every day. The Sunshine Law is the tool in Missouri for participating in the government process. To use this tool most effectively it is important to know how the Sunshine Law works, what rights it gives and what information it protects. This information will cover bot...

All the data in the world is useless if you can’t manage it.With as many as 200 billion internet-connected sensors and devices expected by 2020, we’re fast approaching a world of big data – the Internet of Everything – but making the most of it requires advances in data governance.For federal agencies, this explosion of data represents both a major challenge and opportunity: How can they ensure the availability, usabil...

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Understand the ins and outs of California's open meetings and open public records and how they can affect you. Are you a reporter, a public information and records managers, city managers, special district, county or municipal officials, law enforcement official, attorney or school administrators? Are you uncertain about how the Ralph M. Brown Act and the California Public Records Act laws apply to you? Nearly 60 years ago, when enacting the o...