On today’s episode of the Priorities Podcast, the Pew Charitable Trusts are warning governors and legislators to be wary of an impending financial “cliff” after the recent influx of federal aid expires.

https://statescoop.com/most-states-have-a-budget-surplus-but-should-be-wary-of-financial-cliff/

NASCIO’s latest federal advocacy priorities are out, and state CIOs are looking for additional clarity from the federal government on state and local cyber grants.

https://statescoop.com/nascios-federal-agenda-2022-cyber-grants/

Nelson Moe, now recently-former Virginia CIO, explains what’s next for him and his proudest accomplishments in the Commonwealth, and offers advice for his successor and state CIOs across the community.

https://statescoop.com/longtime-virginia-cio-nelson-moe-exits/

https://statescoop.com/virginia-gov-youngkin-phil-wittmer-cio/

Meghan Sullivan and Thomas Beck, both from Deloitte’s Government and Public Services practice, offer their takes on NASCIO’s list of top 10 priorities for 2022. The two highlight the changing landscape for cloud services, as well as the spotlights on what’s ahead for state CIOs in the new year.

StateScoop’s Priorities Podcast is available every Thursday.

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