As the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more widespread across all sectors, including local government, Iowa County sought to develop policy guidance for its employees. This report includes a Generative AI Use Policy and a User Guide to empower county employees to utilize Generative AI in ways that safeguard data privacy, security, and accuracy. […]
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There are a variety of legal barriers and ambiguities impacting Wisconsin counties’ ability to share services. This report explores common barriers to shared services identified by Wisconsin county officials and experts, recommends solutions, and highlights examples of successful collaboration happening throughout the state. Contact: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]
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Badger Consulting students conducted a financial analysis to assess the best options for Iowa County to share highway equipment and services with other nearby county governments. The recommendations provided are informed by the financial analysis as well as robust stakeholder engagement with surrounding counties. Contact: UniverCity Alliance […]
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Shared services have become more common in Wisconsin due to the variety of benefits these collaborations can offer for cost savings, expanded staff and resource capacity, and innovation through knowledge sharing. This report provided a list of suggested shared services for the county and evaluated the feasibility and benefits of each to recommend the three […]
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