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Like previous years, regulatory leaders in 2024 shared an interest in improving their agencies—from using artificial intelligence to modernizing regulatory systems to understanding accessibility requirements. In addition, leaders aimed to keep their regulatory agencies secure, familiarizing themselves with the basics and benefits of StateRAMP. And our story on the occupational licensing index drew attention as well, giving regulatory leaders the opportunity to see how their regulations compare with other states.
Discover the stories that gained the most attention from regulatory leaders in 2024.
1. New Website Accessibility Requirements for Regulatory Agencies—and the Role of GenAI
The Justice Department issued a final rule that strengthens web and mobile app access for people with disabilities; that rule clarifies the obligations of your regulatory agency for making your services, programs and activities accessible via your agency’s websites and mobile applications. Follow along as we sift through the changes in requirements and distill these down to a simple checklist for website accessibility. Then learn how to maximize GenAI as a tool at your agency to ensure equal access for everyone.
2. 2024 State Occupational Licensing Rankings
Find out how your state ranks in the latest edition of the State Occupational Licensing Index. We interview Edward Timmons, co-author of the State Occupational Licensing Index 2024 from the Archbridge Institute. He breaks down the key takeaways from the report and explains how to use the information at your regulatory agency.
3. 4 Simple Ways to Use AI Now at Your Regulatory Agency
Learn simple ways to integrate artificial intelligence into your regulatory agency’s everyday business processes—today. And hear how AI benefits your agency workforce, helping you automate routine tasks, increase consistency, reduce errors and enable 24/7 operations.
4. StateRAMP FAQs – Your Most Popular Questions Answered
Trying to grasp the basics of StateRAMP? A member of the StateRAMP Provider Leadership Council tackles your frequently asked questions. Bill Moseley, a member of the council and CEO of GL Solutions, sheds light on StateRAMP FAQs—from the many benefits to the technical aspects.
5. How Modern Licensing Tools Reshape State Government
As a regulatory agency leader, you constantly seek ways to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and better serve your constituents. Modern licensing and permitting tools transform the licensing process, bringing numerous benefits to both your agency and those you serve. Discover the many ways that innovative regulatory software benefits and reshapes state government.
6. Tips for Streamlining Regulatory Agency Reporting with Automation
As a government agency, you face constant pressure to improve efficiency, transparency and accountability for the public you serve. Your agency reporting processes often consume significant time and resources, potentially hindering your staff’s ability to focus on core services and strategic initiatives. By embracing automation, however, you free up valuable staff time and enhance the accuracy and timeliness of your reports. Learn five tips for streamlining your regulatory agency’s reporting through automation.
7. 10 Agency Transformation Questions You Must Ask
Your regulatory agency heard the call to modernize, receiving cash from the federal government to improve your outdated licensing systems. As a government leader, ask yourself the following questions to guide your modernization efforts. Then use your answers, along with our action items, to help pave the way towards the transformation of your state agency.
8. Modernizing CE for Regulators with CE Broker’s Kelly Parker
CE Broker’s Sr. Director of External Affairs & Government Relations Kelly Parker shares the modernization trends related to continuing education, such as process optimization and user-centric services. She reveals how a modern CE system helps simplify the licensing process for your staff—and the licensed professionals you serve.
9. Five Keys to Effective Communication for Regulatory Agencies
During a time when agencies must accomplish more with less, efficiency is key. GL Solutions’ free guide, Five Keys to Effective Communication for Regulatory Agencies, covers key opportunities to buy yourself and your agency more time for mission-critical activities.
10. Modernizing Firearm Licensing & Tracking with Regulatory Software
As your agency grapples with increasing workloads and the need to uphold public safety, outdated systems hinder efficiency and create vulnerabilities. Modernizing firearm licensing and tracking with dedicated regulatory software offers a powerful solution to streamlining your agency’s processes, enhancing data security and empowering your staff to better serve constituents.
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