Federal News Network

JANUARY 28, 2025

The reason for the improvements can directly be traced to the efforts by the Financial Management Quality Service Management Office. The Office of Management and Budget created the QSMO concept in 2019 with a goal to change the business model for shared services. That is down from the 56 that needed updating in 2021.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

As part of its Behavioral Health Strategy , CMS aims to improve access and quality of mental health care and services, such as substance use disorder prevention and treatment services. The Proposed Rule would lower the D-SNP look-alike threshold from eighty percent (80%) to seventy percent (70%) in 2025 and to sixty percent (60%) in 2026.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 16, 2025

OMB Reports Significant Improvement of Federal Websites in 2024 Nextgov reported on findings from the Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) data snapshot highlighting improvements in the publics experience with government websites. Comments on the proposed rule are due byMarch 17, 2025.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

One of its provisions includes the creation of a new senior official within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to serve as the Federal Government Service Delivery Lead. The law seeks to improve customer experience and accountability across the Federal Government.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

billion in spending, falling just below the mandated budget cap set by the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA). Hale added that Polaris is expected to receive a Best in Class (BIC) designation from the Office of Management and Budget after the vehicle is reviewed. All meetings will be open for public attendance unless stated otherwise.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 30, 2025

The DOGE, established last week through an executive order , is directed to improve the quality and efficiency of government-wide software, network infrastructure, and IT systems. GAO has designated IT Management as a high-risk area, given a history of cost overruns, failed investments, and the scale of government IT systems.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

While Republicans in both the Senate and House were able to move their respective budget resolutions a step forward this week, the risk of a shutdown remains elevated. The VA plans to resume deployments in mid-2026 at four Michigan facilities. It also directs agencies to develop reorganization plans no later than March 13, 2025.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

If a firm recertifies as other than small due to an acquisition by a large business, the firm is ineligible for set-aside orders under an unrestricted contract and orders or options under a small business multiple award set-aside contract, effective January 17, 2026. View the Sponsorship Prospectus here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 13, 2025

VA Plans More Electronic Health Record Deployments for 2026 Last week, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced nine additional deployments of its Electronic Health Records (EHR) system scheduled to take place in 2026. The achievements would not have been possible without the active support of members.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 23, 2025

The EO directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to streamline the Federal contracting process to enhance speed and efficiency, reduce costs, and require Federal contractors and subcontractors to comply with our civil rights laws. The Federal Government currently employs around 2.2

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