Orange County Archives

voting booths in Huntington Beach, California — People vote on “Super Tuesday,” March 5, 2024 at the Central Library in Huntington Beach, California. (Getty Images / Frederic J. Brown / AFP)

Local election offices tap map data to boost voter turnout and trust

Local election offices are using mapping software to improve the transparency of their processes and to encourage more people to go vote.

Oct 17, 2024 By Keely Quinlan

Aerial shot of Newburgh, a small city in the Hudson River Valley in Orange County, New York on a cloudy autumn afternoon. (Getty Images)

Orange County, NY, officials find IT vendor innocent of criminality, point to improper procurement

Orange County, New York, legislators concluded that the county government improperly procured a contract with one of its IT vendors.

Feb 23, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

NY state senator calls for resignation of county official after ‘low-show, no-bid’ tech contract

State Sen. James Skoufis’ report credits Orange County Human Resources Commissioner Langdon Chapman with steering $822,900 in taxpayer funds to his brother-in-law.

Dec 11, 2023 By Caroline Nihill

Philadelphia cyberattack compromised health data of city employees

Philadelphia reported that a recent cyberattack compromised personal information — including health data — of city employees.

Oct 24, 2023 By Keely Quinlan

LocalSmart county winners focus on transformative services

The winners of the GoldenGov: County Executive of the Year LocalSmart Awards say they emphasized efficiency in their tech leadership.

Nov 26, 2019 By Jake Williams