Signed into law in March of 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocates $1.9 trillion of economic stimulus to aid in the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Of that, $350 billion is allocated for states, counties, municipalities, tribes and territories. But not all government entities have applied for ARPA funds, particularly with the intent of digital transformation. Why did so many government organizations need assistance during the pandemic, and how does digital transformation fit in? As they responded to public health emergency and economic impacts, many government entities saw increased costs to provide services, while at the same time experienced declining revenues. Facing budget challenges, many were forced to cut their services, workforces and investments in technology. As many government leaders focused on the safety of their people and struggled to keep their organizations running to provide services to the public, most weren’t thinking of using ARPA funds for digital transformation. At the same time, people across the nation reflected on how they were spending their time at work. Many government organizations looked at how to do more with less, and considered ways technology could improve employee morale by reducing time spent on tedious tasks, allowing employees to […]
K&X Design and Investment Technology, LLC
Invest The Invisible Impact
K&X Design and Investment Technology, LLC
Invest The Invisible Impact
