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Efficiency a “Hot-Button” Topic for States
“What we’re seeing right now is really unusual: Efficiency is having a moment at the state level nationally,” said Melissa Maynard, a project director at The Pew Charitable Trusts, at the Government Efficiency Summit, according to Route Fifty on July 20. Since 2025 at least 26 states launched efficiency initiatives to cut unnecessary spending, improve service delivery and modernize government operations. Maynard also pointed to the 39 gubernatorial elections this year, including 21 open seats; she said these new governors will face pressure to continue these initiatives. The summary points to several states working on efficiency efforts.
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North Carolina Invests in Cybersecurity and Efficiency
A July 8 press release outlined new funding for cybersecurity upgrades and data modernization in North Carolina. According to the North Carolina Department of Information Technology, the approved budget allocates $18 million in new recurring funding, as well as $42 million in non-recurring funding for critical cybersecurity updates. “This budget recognizes that cybersecurity is foundational to safe, reliable government operations,” said Nate Denny, N.C. Department of Information Technology Secretary and State Chief Information Officer. “This is not a one-time expense; protecting North Carolina’s data and systems requires an ongoing commitment.”
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FedRAMP Recognizes GovRAMP in Updated Class A Rules
GovRAMP reported on July 15 that updated FedRAMP Class A Certification Rules recognize GovRAMP as an approved alternative security framework; the change helps reinforce efforts to align state and federal cybersecurity requirements. "The recognition of GovRAMP within the updated FedRAMP Class A Certification Rules reflects the growing momentum toward a more connected public-sector cybersecurity ecosystem," explains Leah McGrath, executive director of GovRAMP.
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5 Principles for Building Regulatory Resilience
Highly reliable organizations operate in high-risk environments yet maintain strong safety and performance because they learn early, adapt quickly and pay attention to weak signals. That matters for regulatory agencies because public trust depends on detecting risks sooner, learning from near misses and improving before small issues lead to public failures. Learn five principles to help your regulatory agency build resilience.
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Accessibility Priorities for State Regulatory Agencies in 2026
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers ranked accessibility sixth in its 2026 State CIO Top 10 Priorities survey. Your regulatory agency faces Justice Department accessibility rules under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Learn what WCAG 2.1 requires, what the enforcement delay means and what steps to take now.
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Measure Bottlenecks in Application Approvals
Keep your agency on track with rules-based notifications and automated alerts that eliminate manual follow-up and keep your staff, licensees and stakeholders informed. Built-in dashboards and custom KPIs sheds light on staff performance, business processes and process flows to identify bottlenecks and track efficiencies. With interactive, business intelligence reporting, you explore data visually, making better decisions that strengthen outcomes.
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