THE SIMPLIGOV BLOG
Learn about the government tech ecosystem, and get insight into the challenges, solutions, and tactics surrounding IT modernization in the public sector.
The Digitization Deficit: Government’s Real AI Opportunity
Government agencies aren't short on ambition to modernize. They're short on capacity. For every process an agency digitizes, dozens more remain on paper, and not because the technology doesn't exist, but...
Improving Child Support Application Completion Rates: A Better Approach to Intake and Workflow Coordination
Child support programs provide one of the most important and cost-effective services available to families. They help parents secure financial stability, reduce...
Why Government Personnel Actions Take So Long (It’s Not What You Think)
You already know the delays are real. A hire that should take a few weeks stretches into two months. A...
How Courts Can Speed Up Protective Order Processing
Protective orders exist to provide timely protection for individuals seeking safety. Yet in most courts, the process behind those orders...
HR1 is Not Just A Policy Moment, It’s An Operational Stress Test
Federal initiatives like HR1 often arrive framed as policy change, funding opportunity, or compliance obligation. For state and local governments,...
Personnel Readiness Starts Behind the Scenes: 5 Workflow Wins for Corrections Teams
Corrections leaders spend a lot of time thinking about readiness—staffing levels, training schedules, compliance requirements, and the operational stability that...
Meeting the April 2026 ADA Mandate: Why Government Forms Are Your Starting Point
The deadline is approaching faster than many government agencies realize. By April 24, 2026, state and local governments with populations...
How Government Agencies Cut Procurement Cycle Time by 60% by Fixing the Workflow Before the ERP
Government procurement doesn't have to be slow. Despite handling complex compliance requirements, budget constraints, and multi-layered approvals, forward-thinking agencies are dramatically reducing cycle...
How Host Cities Can Strengthen Operations Ahead of the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest event North America has ever hosted, and the operational impact on...
Keeping Families Connected: How Government Agencies Can Adapt Quickly to Changes in SNAP, Medicaid, or Any Other Benefit Program
Across the country, the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as H.R.1, is creating new challenges for both residents and government agencies...
ADA Website Compliance Deadline 2026: How State and Local Governments Can Get Ready Fast
Last year, we warned you about the “final rule” for making websites compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....
Bridging the Federal-State Digital Divide: How States Can Turn Federal Innovation into Real Results
Federal innovation often stops at the state line. Washington launches new tools, funding, or policy frameworks meant to modernize government,...