The coming year will still be difficult for government at all levels. The federal government is facing its largest reorganization in a half-century. State governments are looking at their worst budgets in a similar period of time. Around the globe, public servants are contending with difficult choices about cutting costs and services, while trying to increase revenue opportunities. Despite some signs of a reviving economy, even a strong recovery would take a full budget cycle before it would have a positive effect on government projects and programs.  Read more		Christopher Baum Vice President and Research Area Director, Gartner Research

			Government Technology and Management in 2003 11 December 2002 Gregg Kreizman  Trends in store for 2003 — including CIO turnover, Internet taxation, new e-government efforts and a buyers' market for IT services — will bring new challenges and opportunities for governments and their IT managers.

	Prediction: An Uncertain Fate for New CIOs 4 December 2002 John Kost  The 2002 election results will bring lots of new faces to state governments in 2003. Unfortunately, a lack of forethought regarding technology and the selection of new CIOs will mean lots of new faces in 2004, too.		Full-Time Enrollment, Part-Time Attendance for E-Learning 4 December 2002 Bill Rust  The transition to "anytime, anyplace" education begins with the most-senior K-12 students as school agencies prepare to forgo physical attendance as a requirement for academic and attendance credit.
	Predictions: Internet Sales Tax 5 December 2002 Christopher Baum  Internet sales are not generally taxed because the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the current tax structure is too complex. The Streamlined Sales Tax Program would allow the states to tax the Internet and other forms of remote sales.		Expect Less-Expensive IT Services for Governments 11 December 2002 Andrea Di Maio  The continued economic slowdown will create favorable conditions for government organizations that are looking for external services providers.
	Information Will Deliver Social Value in Latin America 5 December 2002 Maria Kun  In 2003, Latin American governments will still strive to deliver transparency and social value through initiatives related to IT. These efforts are delivering real benefits, but governments must do more.		Predictions: Government Geospatial Systems Management 4 December 2002 Gregg Kreizman  Gartner's Public-Sector GIS Survey supports predictions regarding the strengthening of geospatial systems governance and increased financial justification.