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Agency software purchasing bill passes House

FedScoop

Passing the legislation is important “given the amount of dollars that are at stake, but also … [the] security implications and just pure efficiencies and resiliency of operations,” Triplette said. “We on Wednesday spoke to the bill’s good governance bona fides, saying it would “reduce wasteful spending and improve government efficiency.”

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The 2023 SIAC Draft Rules: Raising the Bar for Efficiency

Kluwer Arbitration

The Draft Rules introduce several noteworthy changes as part of a concerted effort to “raise the bar on efficiency, expedition, and cost-effectiveness” ( see SIAC Registrar’s Report ). This post places the spotlight on key provisions in the Draft Rules specifically aimed at bolstering efficiency. and kevinnash@siac.org.sg

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GSA closes in on enterprisewide software deal with Microsoft

Federal News Network

This change will help to reduce price variance, secure more favorable terms and conditions, and capture 25% in efficiency gains, avoiding the wasted effort of having each agency individually plan, research and negotiate for the same common requirement. GSAs optimism for this time is based on several factors.

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NTSB looking for help managing its fleet of drones

FedScoop

The hope, the agency says, is that this software will help boost the efficiency of the drone program — and make it easier for NTSB to respond to public records requests. The agency has been operating a drone program since 2016, and until recently had just five aircraft, four active members of the crew, and one lead.

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Stamping Out The Uncertainty – The Supreme Court’s Way Forward For A Modern And Efficient Arbitration Regime For India

Kluwer Arbitration

To put this risk in context, under the SIAC Rules 2016, any jurisdictional objection on the grounds of the existence or validity of the arbitration agreement may be made initially before the Registrar. This figures to provide a boost to the efficiency in the constitution of tribunals by Indian courts.

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Manatee County Sheriff’s Office transforms performance management to improve service

American City & Country

As the population grows, so does the need to make processes more efficient to best serve the needs of the community and its employees. By doing so, the HR team eliminated outdated spreadsheets and paper forms, encouraged ongoing communication, and leveraged automation to enhance efficiency.

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Gundeep Ahluwalia leaving Department of Labor after 8 years as CIO

FedScoop

In a letter to staff, obtained by FedScoop, Ahluwalia wrote that Friday will be his last day at the department, which he joined in August 2016 as deputy CIO. After roughly two months in that job, he was named CIO in October 2016. Ahluwalia did not reveal what he would do after leaving the Labor Department.