Center for Digital Government

The 2026 Digital Counties Survey doesn't just recognize the nation's top-performing counties—it also reveals the technology trends shaping county government. This year's findings reveal how counties continue to balance growing operational and budget pressures with long-term investments in cybersecurity, modernization, workforce development, and emerging technologies. • Cybersecurity remains the #1 technology priority for the 13th consecutive year. • Budget and cost control rose to the #2 priority. • Data governance climbed from #10 to #7. Learn which counties are setting the standard for digital government. Explore the full list of the 2026 Digital Counties Survey award winners: https://lnkd.in/gJcrDx27 #DigitalCounties #CountyGovernment #GovTech #DigitalTransformation #Cybersecurity #LocalGovernment

Tonight, we celebrate the counties leading the way in digital government. The Center for Digital Government, in partnership with the National Association of Counties (NACo), is proud to recognize the recipients of the 2026 Digital Counties Survey at an awards celebration this evening in New Orleans. These counties are setting the standard for innovation, cybersecurity, digital services, operational excellence, and resident engagement—demonstrating how technology can improve government and deliver better outcomes for their communities. Congratulations to this year's honorees! We look forward to celebrating your achievements tonight. Meet this year's honorees: https://lnkd.in/gJcrDx27 #DigitalCounties #GovTech #CountyLeadership #InnovationInGovernment #NACo

🎉 We're pleased to welcome Saby Waraich to our Senior Fellows network. An internationally recognized technology executive, keynote speaker, and bestselling author, Saby brings more than 25 years of experience leading digital transformation, cybersecurity, and organizational change across government, higher education, and enterprise organizations. As a CDG Senior Fellow, Saby will contribute his expertise through advisory work, speaking engagements, and thought leadership, helping public-sector leaders navigate today's most pressing technology and leadership challenges. Please join us in welcoming Saby to the Senior Fellows community. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQkUiWQq #GovTech #DigitalTransformation #Cybersecurity #StateAndLocal #PublicSector

Congratulations to the counties recognized through the 2026 Digital Counties Survey, presented in partnership with the National Association of Counties (NACo)! For 24 years, this program has highlighted the counties using technology to strengthen government operations, improve public services, and deliver better outcomes for residents. This year's recipients demonstrate how strategic investments in AI, cybersecurity, data, digital services, and technology leadership are driving measurable impact across county government. 🎉 Congratulations to all of this year's honorees for setting the standard for digital government excellence. View the full list of counties recognized this year: https://lnkd.in/gJcrDx27 Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/gHdGHGE3

⏰ Time is running out! The 2026 Digital Cities Survey closes July 23. If your city is leveraging technology to improve services, modernize operations, and better serve residents, now is the time to participate. Benchmark your progress, gain valuable peer insights, and earn national recognition for your community's innovation. Submit your entry today: https://lnkd.in/gZ2nvCZY #DigitalCities #GovTech #LocalGovernment #Innovation #PublicSector

Attention all local government IT leaders! Your city's work deserves to be measured, recognized, and shared. Our 2026 Digital Cities Survey is now accepting entries from cities across the country. The survey helps benchmark technology progress, identify emerging trends, and recognize the communities leading digital innovation. Selected participants will be recognized at the National League of Cities Annual City Summit this fall. 🗓️ Submit your entry by July 23: https://lnkd.in/gqK7SzYD #DigitalCities #GovTech #LocalGovernment #Innovation

The 2026 Digital Cities Survey officially launches tomorrow — and we’re kicking things off with a live webinar to help city IT leaders prepare for this year’s survey. Join Rob Lloyd, Teri Takai and Janet Grenslitt as they walk through: • What’s new in this year’s survey • Key technology trends • Submission timelines and next steps The Digital Cities Survey is an opportunity for city IT organizations to showcase innovation, benchmark progress against their peers, and help shape the future of digital government. Don’t miss the kickoff conversation tomorrow. https://lnkd.in/dhv_YHRi #DigitalCities #GovTech #StateAndLocal #DigitalGovernment #Innovation

⏰ The clock is ticking! There’s LESS THAN ONE MONTH left to submit your entry for the 2026 Government Experience Awards! If your public-sector team is creating exceptional digital experiences for constituents, businesses, and stakeholders, this is your moment to shine. ✨ 📅 Deadline: June 24, 2026 Submit your nomination before time runs out! https://lnkd.in/gD5CcGFw #GovTech #DigitalGovernment #PublicSectorInnovation #CustomerExperience #StateAndLocalGovernment #

Attention State CIOs! The 2026 Digital States Survey is now underway. For more than 20 years, the Digital States Survey has served as the national benchmark for state government IT leadership and innovation — and we want to hear how your state is driving progress. Learn how to participate: https://lnkd.in/g977eRZT Submissions are due June 15. #GovTech #StateCIO #DigitalGovernment #PublicSectorIT #StateAndLocal

Please join us in welcoming Andrew Pregosin, PMP to e.Republic! 🎉 Andrew joins our team as a Program Specialist, Center for Digital Government and Center for Digital Education where he’ll help support programs, events, and member engagement across CDG and CDE. Andrew is a CAPM-certified Project and Program Manager with experience across the nonprofit, government, and health-care sectors. We’re excited to have you with us, Andrew! #eRepublic #GovTech #CDG #CDE