Federal News Network

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Over the course of several months, the ITVMO, the Office of Management and Budget and Microsofts federal division discussed the governments requests and proposed additional ways to establish a strategic partnership, Stanton wrote in the blog obtained by Federal News Network. billion in spending.

Inventory 82

Inventory Price Purchasing Negotiation 82

Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Following our recent overview of topics to watch in the National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2024, available here , we continue our coverage with a “deep dive” into NDAA provisions related to cybersecurity and software security in each of the Senate and House bills. Reviewing Cyberspace Operations Management.

Networking 173

Networking Data Evaluation Government Contracts 173

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. The post During Sunshine Week 2024, Senator Grassley Sheds Light on Whistleblowers appeared first on Whistleblower Network News.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The 2024 NDAA is directing quite a change in past performance evaluations for offerors in Department of Defense acquisitions. The 2024 NDAA, though, has actually mandated a change within the DFARS that will up-end this long-held tenet for Department of Defense contracts. The 2024 NDAA was signed into law in late December 2023.

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Evaluation Government Contracts Accountability Contract 104

Whistleblower Network News

AUGUST 23, 2024

In a show of bipartisan support for whistleblowers, Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) each gave remarks at the National Whistleblower Day 2024 celebration on Capitol Hill. Grassley and Wyden are two of whistleblowers’ leading champions in Congress. It’s a full time, year-round job.” Whistleblowers make a difference.

Finance 135

Finance Accountability Transparency Networking 135

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Learn “What’s Next” After the Election at the 2024 Fall Training Conference, Nov. 20-21 The 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) kickoff the Healthcare Day of our 2024 Fall Training Conference on November 21. Happy Veterans Day!

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Logistics E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

Federal News Network

MARCH 26, 2025

billion in costs through category management in fiscal 2024, nearly 29% above their goal for the year. As of December 2024, the Office of Management and Budget has now designated 40 separate large acquisition vehicles as best-in-class representing products and services ranging from rental cars to hearing aids to identity protection services.

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Category Management Management Purchasing Budget 54

FedScoop

JULY 22, 2024

government continues to deal with the aftermath of the CrowdStrike IT failure Friday that created major issues for businesses around the world and impacted many federal institutions, ranging from the agency that handles critical immigration services to a network used to help facilitate organ transplants. An individual employed within the U.S.

Public Private Partnership 114

Public Private Partnership Networking Procurement Accountability 114

FedInsider

MARCH 4, 2024

Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM EDT | 3 CPE | Albany, NY The state of New York and many of its cities are aggressively pursuing a strategic overhaul of the delivery of services to residents. State boards of accountancy have final authority in the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.

Government 98

Government Government Strategic Planning Data 98

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Join us at the Fall Training Conference, Nov 20 – 21 The 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? The Coalition is pleased to announce that multiple sponsorship packages are still available for the 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Market Outlook: What’s Next? Less than Three Weeks Away!

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Logistics Budget Procurement 52

FedInsider

MARCH 6, 2024

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 90 Minutes | 1.5 Bringing digital transformation to the Sunshine State was the theme of this year’s Vision 2024 in-person event in Tallahassee. for state government, local government, and educational (SLED) accounts. CPE Florida is the third-largest state in the U.S.

Engineering 105

Engineering Leadership Consulting Education 105

Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

billion to the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). These failures enabled three money laundering networks to collectively transfer more than $670 million through TD Bank accounts between 2019 and 2023.” “For At the beginning of 2024, leading whistleblower attorney Stephen M.

Corruption 117

Corruption Networking Finance Accountability 117

FedInsider

APRIL 2, 2024

Close CISO, Enterprise Technology, Maricopa County, Phoenix, AZ Ryan Mulhall × Ryan Mulhall Chief Information Officer Ryan Mulhall is the Chief Information Officer for the Iowa Communications Network, the state owned fiber network, broadband carrier, and Internet Service Provider. He also spent 9 years as an officer in the U.S.

Media 83

Media Networking Project Management Integrity 83

FedInsider

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Friday, February 9, 2024 | 2:00PM – 3:30PM EST | 90 Minutes | 1.5 Jones is responsible for all Agency IT systems and personnel, as well as the global communications network. CPE Cybersecurity has always contended with evolving threats. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 50 minutes equals 1 CPE.

Engineering 98

Engineering Leadership Education Management 98

FedScoop

JANUARY 26, 2024

When considering the implementation of emerging technologies, federal agencies should document changes in statutes, provide the public with information about their efforts and establish clear communication with Congress and other relevant stakeholders, the Government Accountability Office said in a report released Thursday.

Transportation 111

Transportation Transportation Accountability Innovation 111

Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

billion in federal contracts in fiscal 2023, with the Defense Department being the company’s biggest customer, accounting for more than $653 million, according to USAspending.gov. So far in 2024, Carahsoft has won more than $960 million in prime awards. Carahsoft won more than $1.4

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Collusion Price Bidding Demand 144

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Acquisition is not about trying to buy the lowest priced item,” Koses said in an interview with Federal News Network after speaking at the Coalition for Government Procurement’s fall conference. million increase to the fund’s collections in fiscal 2024, with the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) retaining $7.5

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Price Supply Chain Risk Management Contract 101

Whistleblower Network News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

On February 2, Senators Charles Grassley (R-IA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) sent a letter to Andrea Gacki, the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), expressing concerns about significant delays in the implementation of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Whistleblower Improvement Act.

Demand 115

Demand Corruption Media Networking 115

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When they buy technology, cities and counties will often face multiple issues, says Dean Cunningham , segment development manager, Public Safety at Axis Communications , a company that produces network cameras, access control systems, network audio devices and other IP networking solutions for physical security and video surveillance applications.

Purchasing 110

Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 110

FedInsider

JUNE 5, 2024

Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM PDT | 3 CPE | Sacramento, CA California may be the home of Silicon Valley and the birthplace of many innovative technologies, but as the biggest state (by population) and the fifth-largest economy in the world ( more than 14% of U.S. Gross Domestic Product), it faces nation-sized challenges.

Government 52

Government Government Media Insurance 52

FedInsider

JUNE 5, 2024

Thursday, July 25, 2024 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM EDT | 3 CPE | Harrisburg, PA In January the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania unveiled its new Ten-Year Strategic Plan to foster economic growth. State boards of accountancy have final authority in the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. A delicious menu and drinks will be served.

Innovation 52

Innovation Government Government Media 52

Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 2, 2024

In recognition of the historic day, National Whistleblower Center (NWC) is urging supporters to take action on their Seven Major Campaigns of 2024 by urging Congress, the White House, and federal agencies to prioritize stalled pieces of whistleblower legislation which are critically needed.

Quality 102

Quality Accountability Networking 102

FedInsider

JUNE 5, 2024

Thursday, September 19, 2024 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM CDT | 3 CPE | Nashville, TN The State of Tennessee has been recognized in recent years for its use of data to drive decision-making and delivering services more effectively to its residents. CPE certification for this event is being administered by Carahsoft Technology Corp.

Media 52

Media Insurance Finance Accountability 52

FedInsider

MAY 29, 2024

Before moving to private industry, Kingsberry served as chief information officer for the federal Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board. In that role, he is accountable for all aspects of information security strategy, governance, risk, and full lifecycle cybersecurity operations for the corporation. Department of Defense.

Networking 52

Networking Data Engineering Leadership 52

AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 24, 2025

The following diagram shows the modern integrated healthcare and life sciences services ecosystem, which is a network of traditional providers, health plans, pharmacies, and other brick-and-mortar care organizations coupled with cloud service providers and new digital marketplaces, connected medical devices, and of course the healthcare consumer.

Innovation 52

Innovation Integrity Integration Data 52

FedInsider

MAY 28, 2024

Thursday, August 8, 2024 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM EDT | 3 CPE | Columbus, OH State governments understand that utilizing IT effectively is the key to delivering excellent customer service. State boards of accountancy have final authority in the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. A delicious menu and drinks will be served.

Government 52

Government Government Media Strategic Planning 52

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Network with your peers and make lasting connections Conversations at re:Invent spark groundbreaking ideas and lasting relationships. From casual lounges and networking happy hours to special events throughout the week, you’ll find ample opportunities to connect with industry peers and AWS insiders. Can’t make it in-person?

Education 64

Education Public Goods Media Networking 64

FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Fast, reliable, and secure communications is essential to success in the battlespace. For instance, 5G networks must have state-of-the-art security and encryption, since they will be targets of cyber attacks, espionage and data breaches. There are challenges to incorporating 5G.

Networking 98

Networking Participation Leadership Engineering 98

Whistleblower Network News

MAY 23, 2024

Whistleblower Network News contacted Mr. Gabriel to discuss his film. Despite facing threats and targeted violence, South African whistleblowers remain determined to bring accountability and transparency to powerful institutions.

Corruption 113

Corruption Networking Transparency Accountability 113

FedInsider

JANUARY 17, 2024

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM EST | 3 CPE | Tallahassee, FL Florida is the third-largest state in the U.S. 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.

Government 59

Government Government Media Leadership 59

Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 12, 2024

I strongly agree we should have an annual designated National Whistleblowers Day to acknowledge their inestimable contributions to government accountability and transparency,” Dellinger added. The post OSC Says Coast Guard has Addressed Unlawful NDAs which Chilled Sexual Assault Whistleblowing appeared first on Whistleblower Network News.

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Transparency Accountability Government Government 112

American City & Country

OCTOBER 25, 2024

No question, more local governments are facing cyber threats in 2024, says Tim LeMaster, vice president, worldwide systems engineering at Lookout. Using these credentials, criminals can gain access and move laterally across state and local networks, allowing them maximum control to steal data or deploy ransomware.”

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Dwell Time Engineering Accountability Data 110

Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 14, 2024

Whistleblower advocates are calling on members of Congress to include the IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act as a part of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 , the large bipartisan tax bill currently being negotiated in Congress.

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Negotiation Finance Budget Accountability 109

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 26, 2024

ACT and HAND have been strengthening Thailand’s anti-corruption network not just with large public organizations but also with local civil society groups. In April 2024, the NACC passed a resolution to indict the village’s mayor and his associates for misconduct in awarding and managing the project, according to local media.

Corruption 113

Corruption Data Procurement Collusion 113

AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Accelerating generative AI adoption To help our public sector Partners unlock the business value of generative artificial intelligence (AI) , we launched a dedicated Generative AI TTM in May 2024. I hope these examples provide you with inspiration as you plan your generative AI roadmap.

Innovation 59

Innovation Education Finance Utilities 59

ivalua

MARCH 27, 2023

E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Wake Up AP, Before it’s Too Late! The first and most visible element of this change are the emergence of Government tax networks or Continuous Transaction Controls (CTC) systems. And France is not alone in Europe.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Procurement Strategies Supplier Finance 52

AWS Public Sector

JULY 11, 2024

Network with leaders and peers The AWS IMAGINE conference will bring together more than 500 business and information technology (IT) leaders from renowned organizations across the country.

Education 81

Education Data Efficiency Networking 81