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.
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...
Introducing SimpliGov Payments: Bringing Payments Into the Workflow
For many agencies, payments are one of the most disconnected parts of a program. Applications come in through one system....
Best Practices for Public Sector Payment Experiences
Most government agencies have had some form of online payments for years. Residents can pay fees, fines, and renewals without...
The Hidden Cost of Manual Payment Reconciliation
For most state and local government agencies, accepting payments online isn't new. Residents have been paying permit fees, court fines, and license renewals digitally...
Fragmented Payments, Fractured Trust: The Hidden UX Risk in Public Sector Payment Experiences
A resident has filled out an application correctly and is ready to pay. Then they get redirected to an unfamiliar...
What the OMB IT Reporting Memo Means for Government Operational Visibility
The Office of Management and Budget's March 31 memo requires CIOs at large federal civilian agencies to report all IT...
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...
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