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Tech issues are part of the problem — and solution — for FOIA backlog, GAO finds

FedScoop

The congressional watchdog, tasked by a bicameral, bipartisan group of lawmakers to investigate FOIA response delays, found that the backlog jumped from 14% in 2013 to 22% in 2022, with the growing complexity of requests, staffing shortages and increasing threats of litigation also cited as impediments to the work.

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Proposed Whistleblower Protection Authority in Australia Would Offer Awards

Whistleblower Network News

Australia currently has different sets of whistleblower protections under Commonwealth law, including the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013, covering the federal public sector. There are also public sector whistleblower protections operating in each State and Territory.

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The power of procurement data: How one villager unveiled a corruption scandal

Open Contracting Partnership

An investigation launched by the National Anti-Corruption Agency examined potential irregularities in similar contracts dating back to 2013, and charges were brought against more than 40 people. While open data is a vital first step, it is not the only important factor in combating corruption.

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Malaysia Plans to Offer Whistleblower Awards as Part of New Anti-Corruption Strategy

Whistleblower Network News

Anwar hopes that the NACS and whistleblower awards will aid the country in its goal of ranking within the top 25 of Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) by 2034.

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Tackling Corruption in the Arbitral Process: Reflections on Nigeria v Process and Industrial Developments Limited

Kluwer Arbitration

Drafting Major Commercial Contracts Involving a State Given the potential exposure of States (and hence public funds) under these contracts, the Judge reiterated the importance of proper professional standards and ethics in the drafting of major commercial contracts involving a State. Inadequate Representation: Should a Tribunal Do More?

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Contractor Discovers the High Cost of Misrepresenting a Material Fact: Summary Judgment Denied in Part 

Government Contracts Legal Forum

In 2013, the Salt Lake City Corporation awarded HDJV Big-D Construction (HDJV) a contract for construction at the Salt Lake City International Airport. s (Ludvik) pass-through claims during the parties’ settlement negotiations over the claims.

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Are there any gains to be had from the proposed new provider selection model for NHS commissioning?

University of Bristol

2) Regulations 2013. Other than compliance with the above key criteria, the regime would primarily only impose transparency (and standstill) obligations on NHS commissioners (see part 8 of the proposal). Each of these criteria are explained in more detail in the proposal’s Annex.

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