Aug 15, 2026

Selected items posted on the Internet during the week ending August 14, 2026 which may be of interest to NYPPL readers and posted by NYPPL pro bono

The Next Benefits Cliff Isn’t Fraud. It’s Overload. Rising federal verification mandates are overwhelming state agency infrastructure. Here’s why legacy systems are failing and how consent-based and automated tools can close the gap. READ NOW

Making Sense of AI in Public Services A guide for choosing between generative AI tools, chatbots, and agentic AI. DOWNLOAD

Nominate a Rising HHS Leader Current leaders of state and local health and human services systems are invited to nominate Deputy Directors and program directors to participate in HHS 2030 programming. LEARN MORE

New York City and the MTA are studying a possible thermal energy network in Lower Manhattan, hoping to capture excess heat from subway platforms and store it for use in public buildings during the winter. Read More

From Threat to Trust: Building Security into Public Workflows Protecting today's public sector means building security into every workflow — not bolting it on afterward. This thought leadership paper explores why embedding security directly into devices and everyday workflows is essential for reducing risk, improving resilience and supporting mission success. Download the full paper to learn how your organization can make security a seamless part of daily operations. DOWNLOAD

How BAM Modernized the U.S. Army with Low-Code A veteran-owned partner delivered a mission-critical app in just six months, work that once would have taken years. Read Case Study