Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The widened scope of reporting indicates an increase in serious cybersecurity threats and incidents with a need for accountability. Since the SEC Whistleblower Program was established in 2010, whistleblower disclosures have resulted in more than $6 billion in sanctions. For example, in March, Blackbaud Inc., billion to whistleblowers.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

For example, Liberia’s Amended Public Procurement and Concessions Act (2010) , Section 50, permits the use of restricted bidding under specific conditions. These safeguards are designed to protect the integrity of the procurement process and ensure fairness and accountability. What is a Solicitation Tool?

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GovLoop

MAY 25, 2023

Government Accountability Office notes that its auditors have made 712 recommendations to federal agencies since 2010, 21% of which have not been implemented. But recent media reports suggest the deadline might be elusive. Just the sheer volume of remaining work can be daunting. In a January 2023 report, the U.S.

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Whistleblower Network News

MAY 23, 2024

Despite facing threats and targeted violence, South African whistleblowers remain determined to bring accountability and transparency to powerful institutions. The film closes with a tribute to the South African whistleblowers from 2010-2023 who have lost their lives in their pursuit of stopping corruption in South Africa.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 16, 2024

From 2010 to 2021, the county’s population grew by a whopping 33% to 429,000. The goal: to bring accountability and consistency to the performance management process, boosting morale and improving retention over the long term. Residents are flocking to Manatee County, Fla. Recognizing the need According to the U.S.

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Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

“Last fiscal year’s results demonstrate yet again the Division’s effectiveness—working alongside colleagues throughout the agency—in following the facts and the law wherever they lead to hold wrongdoers accountable.” The SEC Whistleblower Program was established in 2010 with the passage of the Dodd-Frank Act (DFA). securities laws.

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Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In regards to the ESG violations, the SEC alleges that DWS “made materially misleading statements about its controls for incorporating ESG factors into research and investment recommendations for ESG integrated products, including certain actively managed mutual funds and separately managed accounts.” $19 billion to whistleblowers.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Does the Federal government need to renegotiate lower contract prices from small businesses to account for this new, expanded set-aside within an existing MAC? The courts and GAO are split on the interpretation of the 2010 statutory language, and Congress has not acted to further address the question.

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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Chan leads the P&L of private network business incorporating assets in IoT, RAN/core network, accountable for silicon and software as service revenue. In March of 2011, he departed 7th Marines for the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California after being selected for the Special Education Program.

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FedInsider

JANUARY 17, 2024

by population, and it continues to grow rapidly – from 2010 to 2020, its population grew by 14.5%. Carahsoft is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Does the Federal government need to renegotiate lower contract prices from small businesses to account for this new, expanded set-aside within an existing MAC? The courts and GAO are split on the interpretation of the 2010 statutory language, and Congress has not acted to further address the question.

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FedInsider

MARCH 6, 2024

by population, and it continues to grow rapidly – from 2010 to 2020, its population grew by 14.5%. for state government, local government, and educational (SLED) accounts. Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 90 Minutes | 1.5 CPE Florida is the third-largest state in the U.S.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

JANUARY 19, 2024

We will address the applicable Cost Principles (FAR 31.202 and FAR 31.203) as well as the overlapping provisions of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) (CAS 402 and CAS 418), which include closely related but significantly more detailed (burdensome) requirements for CAS-covered contractors. 3] A “final cost objective” is generally a contract.

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FedInsider

JANUARY 17, 2024

by population, and it continues to grow rapidly – from 2010 to 2020, its population grew by 14.5%. Carahsoft is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.

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How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The series of questions and considerations are more developed in relation to principles for which there are technical standards—ie ‘safety, security & robustness’, and ‘accountability and governance’—and to some aspects of other principles for which there are standards.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (SBJA), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-5, and the setting aside of General Services Administration (GSA) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Schedule Orders ? Thereby, accommodatingly, the appropriate “method”/vehicle/charge account (BPA) is available for use as needs arise.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (SBJA), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-5, and the setting aside of General Services Administration (GSA) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Schedule Orders? Thereby, accommodatingly, the appropriate “method”/vehicle/charge account (BPA) is available for use as needs arise.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

So, in 2010, they had people who are home because of COVID, and they thought they ought to get relief under section 36.10. So, there’s really no money in the accounts to pay for ongoing costs of a contract. Zach Prince So this case was brought by a company called Aviation Training Consulting.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 21, 2024

He oversees risk management and cybersecurity accountability for information systems, weapon systems and operational technology supporting military cyberspace operations. In 2010, David was granted the title of Team Cymru Fellow, a highest honor of Team Cymru. ISAC community.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 15, 2024

And so is their interplay (for a more detailed account of the relevant questions, see Kehl & Wuschka, ZEuS 2024 , 59 (67 et seq.)). This post addresses the legal parameters for the UK’s withdrawal and its interaction with the modernization efforts.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 4, 2024

The analysis must be conducted on a case-by-case basis, assessing the reasonableness of Bolivia’s conduct in the specific circumstances and taking into account the country’s resources. The Tribunal noted that due diligence should not be construed as a warranty that property will never be occupied or disturbed.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 14, 2024

Similar to the 2011 Rules, the 2024 Rules continue to be loosely based on the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules , as revised in 2010 (amended in 2013 and 2021), which leaving a wide room for party autonomy. The methodology of the comparison is explained in the first comment of the first page of the document.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Guest speakers included: Marsha Petersen, Chief of the Pharmacy Support Branch at the Defense Health Agency Aaron Middlekauff, DoD VP of Government Accounts for Cencora (formerly Amerisource Bergen) Jay Peloquin, Senior Director of Clinical Services at Express Scripts To view a recording of the event, click here. cloud computing sector.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Implementing an HHS-wide strategy to support greater enforcement and accountability. Prioritize as a key contract consideration the handling of data, including procedures for data management, accountability, and access. Providing resources to incentivize and implement these cybersecurity practices. 1] 89 FR 85072. [2]

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FedInsider

JUNE 19, 2024

from 2010 to 2020, meaning more citizens need additional internet-based, user-friendly government services. for state government, local government, and educational (SLED) accounts. Florida, already the third largest U.S. The state’s population grew by 14.5% Today, he serves as a Solutions Engineer for Okta in the southeastern U.S.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 22, 2023

But despite dominating the economy, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) account for only a fraction of spending on public contracting — estimates vary from 8.9% The training used two models and a DNCP dataset representing more than 200,000 procurement lots from 2010 to 2022.

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How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 22, 2024

This was a crucial issue and the outcome of this case could have provided much needed clarity on the extent to which the Commission does, and indeed must, take procurement law into account in the assessment of State aid measures that involve the award of public contracts. The Court took a markedly different approach.

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Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

It is the difference between that which a facility could achieve under 100 percent operating time on a one-shift basis, less operating interruptions resulting from time lost for repairs, setups, unsatisfactory materials, and other normal delays, and the extent to which the facility was actually used to meet demands during the accounting period.” [134]

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

That way, price adjustments can expediently be made, and contract performance can progress, without the contracting office and the contractor driving themselves mad over constant accounting drills. Which is not what the parties want to do for a fixed-price contract. 1) A FAR EPA clause cuts both ways. In Beta Systems, Inc. ,

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In fiscal year (FY) 2023, set-aside awards accounted for 65% of contracting dollars awarded to small businesses, the highest percentage since data became available in 2010. But at the same time, SBA said in 2022 that agencies since 2010 have seen about a 40% decrease in the number of small businesses receiving prime contract awards.

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Inside Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

CMMC has faced a long and tortuous path that started with Executive Order (EO) 13,556 “Controlled Unclassified Information” in November 2010. This EO established a common nomenclature for marking controlled unclassified information (“CUI”) and allowed for standardized guidance on safeguarding such data. In November 2021, DoD announced CMMC 2.0,

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

According to the MarketLinks blog, Sustainable Public Procurement and the Business Environment , “taxpayers around the world are increasingly holding governments accountable to spend public funds for their social and economic benefit in a sustainable manner. Using equipment longer, or leasing when needed, is another way to reduce waste.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 24, 2024

Between 2009 and 2010, Red Eagle secured 11 option contracts to acquire equal mining titles to develop a large-scale gold mining project in Colombia (“Project”). Between 2010 and 2012, Red Eagle acquired the 11 mining titles, which were assigned and registered according to Colombian law.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 22, 2024

Between 2009 and 2010, Red Eagle secured 11 option contracts to acquire equal mining titles to develop a large-scale gold mining project in Colombia (“Project”). Between 2010 and 2012, Red Eagle acquired the 11 mining titles, which were assigned and registered according to Colombian law.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 25, 2024

Suzanne Spears started her presentation by taking a step back to the year 2010 when she had already observed that the biggest challenge facing the investment law regime was how to strike a balance between investment protection and protection of society and the environment. The climate crisis has opened another chapter in this crisis.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 16, 2024

98/2010, 28 December 2010 José A. Moreno Rodríguez, Altra Legal, ITA Reporter for Paraguay On December 28, 2010, an Asunción Appeals Court rejected an annulment request, as the Applicant did not prove that the alleged annulment ground found in Art. de Construcciones v. La Química Farmacéutica S.A.,

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 15, 2021

224, 231 (2010); 10 U.S.C. Therefore, the general rule that competition “on the basis of competitive proposals” must have price competition is not absolute. [24] 24] See Professional Analysis, Inc., B-410202 , 2014 CPD ¶ 247, at 2 (Aug. 2304c(d)(5); 41 U.S.C. 4106(d)(5); FAR 16.505(b)(1)(iv)(E) and (b)(6). [25] 50] See id. at 27,355. [51]

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