Westchester County government’s efforts to strive for excellence in using technology to deliver innovative governmental services have been recognized by the Center for Digital Government (CDG), which awarded the county third place nationwide in the 500,000 to 999,999 population category on its annual “Top 10 Digital Counties” list.
The CDG said: “Westchester County climbed the ranks to third place in its population category this year thanks to the Department of Information Technology’s (DoIT) continued commitment to improving digital equity and exploring emerging technologies.”
The county’s increased commitment to cybersecurity was also a significant factor, with cybersecurity ranked the No.1 priority of U.S. counties according to this year’s survey.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Under the leadership of CIO Marguerite Beirne, our Department of Information Technology continues to deliver exceptional results. This award highlights the collaborative efforts of DoIT with all county departments, helping each to achieve their missions more effectively. I commend our team for their dedication and look forward to future innovations that will continue to benefit the people we serve.”
The CDG survey, developed in partnership with the National Association of Counties (NACo), highlights the best technology practices among U.S. counties. It emphasizes initiatives that streamline government service delivery, enhance data analytics for informed decision-making, bolster cybersecurity and leverage innovative technologies to meet County priorities.
The Center for Digital Government is a national research and advisory institute focused on technology policy and best practices in state and local government. CDG provides public- and private-sector leaders with decision support and actionable insight to help drive 21st-century government. CDG is a division of e.Republic, the nation’s largest data, media and events company for state and local government and education.
The National Association of Counties strengthens America’s counties, including nearly 40,000 county elected officials and 3.6 million county employees. Founded in 1935, NACo unites county officials to advocate for county government priorities in federal policymaking; promote exemplary county policies and practices; nurture leadership skills and expand knowledge networks; optimize county and taxpayer resources and cost savings; and enrich the public’s understanding of county government.
