Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

More often than not, public procurement of technology is viewed as non-transparent, uncompetitive, poorly planned, inefficient, costly, and having high failure rates. They are encouraging dialogue about who bought what from whom to improve visibility and accountability over the spending and the improved outcomes seen in the examples provided.

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Federal News Network

JULY 24, 2024

“Anytime that you have support for additional protest review, whether the court reaffirms or opens the door to a new jurisdiction, it will result in more transparency, accountability and oversight, even if it’s just affirming where we understood jurisdiction to stand already.” GAO says the Army spent more than $6.9

Transparency 105

Transparency Procurement Accountability Contract 105

FedScoop

JUNE 28, 2024

The Chief Data Officers Council was created in compliance with the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 to promote data-sharing across the federal landscape and assist agencies with the implementation of transparent data practices called for in the OPEN Government Data Act. Willam Timmons, R-S.C.,

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IT Data Transparency Inventory 97

FedScoop

AUGUST 22, 2024

to take action on the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act by the end of this session, referring to the bill to bolster transparency and communication in IT spending across federal agencies as “must-pass legislation.” cleared the chamber’s Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in May 2023.

Purchasing 131

Purchasing Inventory Utilities Transparency 131

FedScoop

AUGUST 12, 2024

Currently, the department has hired 14 people in BCDO roles, accounting for roughly 25% of its bureaus, Khan said. The goal of this is really to harness the power of data to advance diplomatic efforts, improve operational efficiency, and ensure transparency and accountability in the Department of State’s activities,” Khan said.

Data 120

Data Collaboration Efficiency Accountability 120

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The AI Research, Innovation and Accountability Act of 2023 , introduced Wednesday by Sens. It will put in place commonsense safeguards for the highest-risk applications of AI — like in our critical infrastructure — and improve transparency for policymakers and consumers.” John Thune, R-S.D., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.,

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Transportation Transportation Innovation Risk Management 105

Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 22, 2024

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) kicked off Sunshine Week on March 11 with remarks on the Senate floor about the importance of whistleblowers in promoting transparency and accountability. He further noted that “whistleblowers are patriots and our most powerful tool in rooting out waste, fraud, abuse and misconduct.”

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Understanding The Public Sector Contract Termination Under The Procurement Act 2023 Contract termination provisionsare a crucial aspect ofpublic procurement compliance UK, guaranteeing thatcontracting authoritiescan legally and efficiently handle supplier relationships under theProcurement Act 2023.

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Procurement Contract Supplier Public Procurement 52

FedScoop

AUGUST 20, 2024

In a report made public Monday , the Government Accountability Office outlined 37 total priority recommendations to improve how the Office of Management and Budget encourages adequate technology-related practices across the federal landscape.

Electronics 129

Electronics Inventory Data Transparency 129

University of Bristol

OCTOBER 21, 2024

One could be forgiven for simplifying the goal of procurement to ensuring that public money is well spent , which could be further elaborated (following Schooner 2002 ) to encompass promoting integrity and value for money in the award of public contracts, and acting transparently to facilitate accountability.

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Procurement Public Procurement Public Goods Accountability 52

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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Corruption Networking Transparency Accountability 114

Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 12, 2024

In 2023, CNN reported that an internal Coast Guard investigation, dubbed “Operation Fouled Anchor,” had “uncovered a dark history of rapes, assaults and other serious misconduct being ignored and, at times, covered up by high-ranking officials” but that the findings of this report were kept secret. “And

Transparency 113

Transparency Accountability Government Government 113

Inter-American Development Bank

APRIL 3, 2025

Between 2000 and 2023, average compliance stood at 68%, but history shows that during crises fiscal rules were often set aside when fiscal space became tight, according to a 2024 study by Valencia and Ulloa-Surez. The horizontal dotted line represents the weighted average compliance rate over 2000-2023.

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Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 14, 2023

Working with the Ukrainian government, especially the Ministry and Agency for Restoration as well as our friends in the RISE Ukraine Coalition , we were delighted to unveil the demo version of a Digital Reconstruction Ecosystem for Accountable Management (DREAM) in June, to lead on making the reconstruction digitally coordinated and accountable.

Accountability 52

Accountability E-procurement Transparency Capacity 52

VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) introduces a range of reforms aimed at simplifying and enhancing transparency in the procurement process, which should be good news for suppliers. Increased transparency, including publication of an extended range of mandatory notices and contract details. Introduction of open frameworks.

Supplier 52

Supplier Procurement Tender Transparency 52

FedScoop

APRIL 10, 2024

The Department of Veterans Affairs provided Congress with a “long overdue” update Tuesday on efforts to modernize its supply chain, fielding questions from lawmakers about the department’s transparency regarding the plan. The post Congress presses VA on modernization overhaul, supply chain system upgrade appeared first on FedScoop.

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Supply Chain Inventory Management Electronics Budget 115

Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 5, 2024

On May 7, the Malaysian government launched its 2024-2028 National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS), a continuation of its 2019 National Anti-Corruption Plan (NACP) that ended in 2023. The country enjoyed comparatively marginal improvements, rising to 61st in 2022 and 57 in 2023. billion) between 2018 and 2023.

Corruption 98

Corruption Accountability Finance Transparency 98

Import and Trade Remedies

OCTOBER 3, 2023

2023 has proven to be another dynamic year under the Government of Canada’s trade agenda, which showed no signs of slowing over the summer. The official launch of CARM Release 2, originally scheduled for October 2023, was delayed until May 2024 for the majority of persons importing goods into Canada.

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Supply Chain Import Consulting Electronics 52

AWS Public Sector

MAY 17, 2024

The challenge Throughout 2023, NHS England delivery teams, supported by AWS, undertook 10 Well-Architected reviews on critical services. This initiates an automated process where AWS Lambda functions and Amazon Simple Notification Service (Amazon SNS) topics facilitate the sharing of these templates with AWS accounts owned by delivery teams.

Efficiency 81

Efficiency Accountability Integration Integrity 81

American City & Country

AUGUST 16, 2024

Between 2019 and 2023, there was a 40% increase in the number of job openings for police officers. The goal: to bring accountability and consistency to the performance management process, boosting morale and improving retention over the long term. At the same time, the number of applications per job decreased by 39%.

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Management Evaluation Efficiency Collaboration 94

AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 6, 2024

This targeted approach offers clearer accountability, enhanced transparency, simplified risk assessment, and focused testing procedures. Transparency and explainability AWS AI Service Cards provide transparency on the intended use cases, limitations, and responsible AI design choices for AWS AI services.

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Government Government Ethics Transparency 75

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Looking back on 2023, we identify two trend areas: 1) drafting of new International Investment Agreements (“IIAs”) and model agreements; and 2) cases (including with amicus submissions) at the intersection of human rights and ISDS. According to UNCTAD, only one model agreement was released in 2023.

Corruption 52

Corruption Participation Negotiation Sustainability 52

GovLoop

MAY 26, 2023

By definition, data ethics refers to the norms of behavior that promote appropriate judgments and accountability when acquiring, managing or using data. Transparency: Data should be acquired with consent from data subjects who should be explicitly informed where their data is being stored, for how long and the purpose of accessing it.

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Ethics Data Public Goods Transparency 98

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

These agreements take on even greater importance under the Procurement Act 2023, with greater emphasis on transparency, competition and sustainability. Common concerns include transparency, fairness, especially when small suppliers feel dominated by big competitors in multi supplier frameworks. What Are Framework Agreements?

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

They create an enabling culture for innovation and promote transparency and trust in digitized services. Ukraine’s open government procurement site Prozorro (which means transparency in Ukrainian) is an example of a successful PPP investment in DPI. This helps leaders to make adjustments to keep activity on track.

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Government Government Transparency Public Private Partnership 78

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 6, 2023

It is thus important to understand the shortcomings inherent to this approach and to the model AI clauses, before assuming that their use will actually ensure the ‘trustworthy, transparent, and accountable development [and deployment] of AI technologies’. Much more is needed than mere reliance on the model AI clauses.

Buyers 88

Buyers E-procurement Transparency Procurement 88

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 28, 2023

The 2020 data strategy stressed that Public procurement data are essential to improve transparency and accountability of public spending, fighting corruption and improving spending quality. The procurement data governance framework is now planned to be developed in the second half of 2023.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Buyers Thresholds 52

Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Additionally, having a solid accounting system that adheres to generally accepted accounting principles is essential for maintaining compliance and ensuring successful contract management. Since May 2023, it has replaced FedBizOpps.gov, becoming the central point for finding contracts over $25,000.

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Buyers 52

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 28, 2024

Semarang City made a similar agreement in 2023. “We want to hold government accountable. These SOPs will not only serve as guidance for the auditors on how to carry out their work effectively but also for citizens on how to hold government accountable,” said Wana Alamsyah from ICW.

Corruption 90

Corruption Data E-procurement Procurement 90

ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change.

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Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Sustainability 97

GovLoop

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In 2023 so far, at least 27 states and territories have pursued more than 80 bills related to AI, including legislation to study, restrict or prohibit its use. New York Takes on Bias in Hiring AI New York City is being recognized as a “ modest pioneer in AI regulation ” thanks to a city law that took effect in July 2023.

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Inventory Ethics Transparency Data 52

Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 30, 2024

The total value of such contracts was more than 535 billion pounds in 2023 and is already at 400 billion for 2024 to date. At the moment we might log some of our emissions or carbon count, but we’re not really giving a full account of the harms that we create. Being more honest in our impacts.

Supplier 52

Supplier Supply Chain Sustainability Public Procurement 52

BLP

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Throughout his years of experience, he has led the legal advice to different government institutions in administrative contracting processes and state procurement, transparency and accountability, administrative sanctioning procedure; as well as judicial processes in different matters such as Civil, Contentious Administrative, Labor and Criminal.

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Public Procurement Export Procurement Collaboration 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Key Differences Between Public and Private Sector Procurement There are a few key differences between public and private sector procurement, including their objectives, the tendering process, supplier selection, regulations and frameworks, transparency in awarding contracts, and even the payment process.

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Procurement Tender Public Procurement Supplier 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Key Principles Of Public Procurement Transparency: Clear and Open Processes Public contracts aren’t handed out in secret. This keeps the process fair and accountable. Public sector organisations publish this notice to ensure transparency in the procurement procedure, letting everyone know who won the contract and why.

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Public Procurement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

We set up Open Contracting Partnership to be bold: we aren’t after just a bit more transparency of public contracts, we want to transform procurement to meet the urgent needs of our time. Our world runs on public contracts. Public procurement covers $13 trillion of spending every year, one in every three dollars spent by our governments.

Procurement 89

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Sustainability 89

SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

May 23, 2023). The type of failure to comply may vary, but a common form of non-compliance, and the one subject to this protest, is the failure to register in SAM. Myriddian, LLC v. United States , No. 23-443 (Fed.

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