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Dr. Alan R. Shark

Dr. Alan R. Shark

16 October, 2024

The Real Problem with Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Every October, we are reminded of the importance of cybersecurity awareness and the need to be ever vigilant. ...read more
Every October, we are reminded of the im ...read more
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Kirk Buffington

Kirk Buffington

09 October, 2024

The Vulnerability of Employees in Allowing Cyberattacks Through Social Engineering Schemes

In today's digital world, cybersecurity threats are evolving rapidly, and one of the most prevalent attack vec ...read more
In today's digital world, cybersecurity ...read more
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Todd Slater

Todd Slater

24 September, 2024

Humility in Leadership

Introduction Over my tenure, I’ve consistently found that leaders who exhibit humility tend to be highly ef ...read more
Introduction Over my tenure, I’ve con ...read more
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Kirk Buffington

Kirk Buffington

11 September, 2024

Understanding Retainage

What is retainage? Retainage, or retention or holdback, is a common practice in the construction industry whe ...read more
What is retainage? Retainage, or retent ...read more
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Todd Slater

Todd Slater

20 August, 2024

Embracing Lifelong Learning: NIGP’s Educational Offerings for the Year Ahead

Several years ago, we embarked on a mission to reimagine learning at NIGP. Our objective was clear: to transfo ...read more
Several years ago, we embarked on a miss ...read more
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Kirk Buffington

Kirk Buffington

15 August, 2024

U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Administrative Law Interpretation: Goodbye Ambiguity: Implications for Local Government Procurement

U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Administrative Law Interpretation: Goodbye Ambiguity: Implications for Local Gove ...read more
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Kirk Buffington

Kirk Buffington

17 July, 2024

Snyder v United States, Bribery or Gratuity

In the recent U.S. Supreme Court case, Snyder v. United States, the distinction between a bribe and a gratuity ...read more
In the recent U.S. Supreme Court case, S ...read more
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Todd Slater

Todd Slater

16 July, 2024

Embracing Micro-Credentials: The Future of Professional Development in Public Procurement

In the dynamic field of public procurement, the need for skilled professionals is important. Yet, filling thes ...read more
In the dynamic field of public procureme ...read more
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Kirk Buffington

Kirk Buffington

10 July, 2024

Understanding Cyber Insurance for Local Government

In an era where digital threats loom large and cyber-attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, the nece ...read more
In an era where digital threats loom lar ...read more

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