GovLoop

JANUARY 24, 2023

“What people are expecting is personalized, online, digital services for those things that can be digitized,” said Charlie Francis, Senior Consultant at Questica, which provides multi-user budgeting, performance measures, transparency and data visualization software for governments.

Budget 52

Budget Collaboration Finance Balance 52

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

These safeguards are designed to protect the integrity of the procurement process and ensure fairness and accountability. These methods may include Shopping , Limited Competitive Bidding , Force Account , or Direct Contracting. However, it is important to recognize that solicitation tools are distinct from procurement methods.

Procurement 105

Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 105

FedScoop

APRIL 25, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security is by most accounts the largest federal civilian agency, the largest federal law enforcement agency, and the federal agency with [the] most daily interactions with the public,” said Boyce in a LinkedIn post Thursday. “As

IT 118

IT Inventory Budget Engineering 118

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Transparency and accountability are crucial to maintaining public trust and require clear policies on surveillance use and data access.” Cross-departmental collaboration and scalable solutions are important to maximizing ROI and adapting to changing citizen demands within budget constraints.”

Purchasing 110

Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 110

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that agencies are not consistent in checking the E-verify system, as part of their contractor oversight. She’s director of Homeland Security and Justice issues at the Government Accountability Office. Rebecca Gambler Yes, this is a really important point from our report, Tom.

Import 64

Import E-procurement Quality Contract 64

FedScoop

APRIL 26, 2024

This is an important part of our effort to meet taxpayers where they are, give them options to interact with the IRS in ways that work for them and help them meet their tax obligations as easily and quickly as possible.” We saw a strong response from the pilot, and Direct File’s users generally found it fast and easy to use.

Balance 107

Balance Electronics Accountability Budget 107

FedScoop

MARCH 15, 2024

The ever-increasing backlog of Freedom of Information Act requests for federal agencies is due in part to technological issues facing the workers charged with fulfilling them, a new Government Accountability Office report found. When we search large volumes of data, we receive tons of records back that are potentially relevant.

Accountability 141

Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 141

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Public procurement spending accounted for an average of 30% of total public spending across the region [1] and as much as 74% of that spending is wasted due to inefficiencies [2] , according to data from FISLAC , an analytics platform developed by the IDB’s Fiscal Management Division (FMM). of GDP, according to FISLAC calculations.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Governments worldwide control vast budgets through procurement, giving them the power to: Drive innovation by demanding advanced solutions from vendors. These lessons underscore the importance of designing procurement strategies that prioritize clear objectives, technical competence, and stakeholder collaboration.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

GovSpend

DECEMBER 21, 2023

So I thought it might be good to revisit the topic of account plans, specifically as it relates to federal contracting. Having a well-developed account plan is crucial for focusing your efforts on business development and managing relationships with strategic customers. It is an essential tool for ensuring the success of any company.

Accountability 59

Accountability Contract Utilities Media 59

Federal News Network

MARCH 5, 2024

Even as Congress takes up spending bills for a fiscal year already half over, budget watchers are preparing for release of the administration’s 2025 wish list. With all the votes in the president’s budget. So, there’s really a lot of interest in what’s in this FY 25 budget.

Budget 52

Budget Professional Services Contract Integrity 52

SmallGovCon

MARCH 22, 2024

Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Illegal Importation for Reselling Chinese Goods as U.S.-Made Made Washington State Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Marketing and Selling Low-Quality Ballistic Protective Equipment Produced in China to Dozens of Law Enforcement Agencies and the U.S.

Ethics 105

Ethics Government Contracts Media Quality 105

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The AI Research, Innovation and Accountability Act of 2023 , introduced Wednesday by Sens. The bill would also require the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop recommendations for agencies regarding “high-impact” AI systems, which the Office of Management and Budget would then implement. John Thune, R-S.D.,

Transportation 105

Transportation Transportation Innovation Risk Management 105

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This article will explore what is prime contractor roles, responsibilities, and the importance of prime contractors in government projects. They are tasked with hiring subcontractors, coordinating their workflows, and ensuring that all aspects of the project are completed on time and within budget.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Contract Bidding Participation 52

Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 14, 2024

” This bill is too important to remain on the sidelines, and it is already long overdue. A strong IRS Whistleblower Program is key to closing down the tax gap and holding tax cheats accountable,” NWC’s letter states. These debilitating delays undermine the efficacy of the IRS program.” According to NWC’s letter, “H.R.

Negotiation 113

Negotiation Finance Budget Accountability 113

GovSpend

DECEMBER 21, 2023

So I thought it might be good to revisit the topic of account plans, specifically as it relates to federal contracting. Having a well-developed account plan is crucial for focusing your efforts on business development and managing relationships with strategic customers. It is an essential tool for ensuring the success of any company.

Accountability 52

Accountability Contract Utilities Media 52

FedScoop

AUGUST 22, 2024

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 We depend on our cloud operations, we depend on our daily technology to function every day, and this is getting at it.”

Purchasing 131

Purchasing Inventory Utilities Transparency 131

GovSpend

JUNE 20, 2024

Were you aware that in FY 23, a substantial $6.23B, accounting for 8% of total federal contracts, was allocated to Small Business Innovation Research (SBIRs) and Small Business Technology Transfers (STTRs), benefiting 3,230 businesses ? to the SBIR program if their extramural research and development budgets exceed $100M.

Contract 105

Contract Innovation Participation Utilities 105

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

My journey in Accounts Payable started back in 1998, when I worked on my first Accounts Payable automation solution combining scanning, OCR and workflow. The perfect vision was that by merging e-Invoicing with a hammer called ‘No-PO No Pay’ the earth would move under Accounts Payable. or Accounting systems (e.g.

E-procurement 94

E-procurement Supplier Buyers Supply Chain 94

Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is actively introducing strategies to encourage federal agencies to work with these businesses, ensuring that they have a fair shot at securing valuable contracts. Frequently Asked Questions What are NAICS codes, and why are they important? Why is DCAA compliance important?

Government 52

Government Government Government Contracts Negotiation 52

Select GCR

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Government buyers operate under strict purchasing policies designed to ensure accountability and compliance in their procurement processes. This person can advocate for your solution, help uncover budget sources, and guide you through the procurement process. What should I do if my bid is rejected?

Government 52

Government Government Buyers Government Contracts 52

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2021

– Spend control through real-time visibility into budget consumption, negotiated prices, preferred suppliers, engagement channels. Users only see information that is relevant to them, i.e. Requisitioners see expected delivery dates, Managers their budget consumption, Accounts Payable their pending invoices.

Eprocurement 94

Eprocurement E-procurement Supplier Purchasing 94

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This perspective defines a project management office, the importance of cloud-specific governance reviews, and the value in applying an agile approach to cloud projects. What is the solution and most important customer benefit? Contact your account team if you are interested in learning more about a Working Backwards workshop.

Project Management 80

Project Management Management Budget Thresholds 80

Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 26, 2024

“The IRS appreciates the valuable assistance it has received from whistleblowers and the tremendous support the whistleblower practitioner community provides to the IRS Whistleblower Program,” wrote IRS Whistleblower Director John Hinman in the report. However, the report also contains bad news according to whistleblower advocates.

Negotiation 104

Negotiation Finance Budget Accountability 104

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

To understand how local governments can better manage flood risk, it is important to understand how this work is done at present. Also, due to the large investment of funding and labor required for traditional modeling and mapping methods, analysis may not account for current infrastructure and impervious development.

Insurance 110

Insurance Risk Management Data Management 110

GovLoop

JANUARY 31, 2024

The further behind your technology is, the more financially difficult modernization becomes because agencies must anticipate their budgets years in advance — often before the tools they need fully exist, Kowalski said. “Not only are you not benefiting from what these tools can provide, … you also can’t contribute anything,” she added.

Data 105

Data Quantity Education Budget 105

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 14, 2024

This standard ensures consistency and fairness in cost accounting practices across government contractors. To truly grasp the importance of CAS 407, it’s essential to have a solid foundation in government contracting principles. Integrating CAS 407 with Other Cost Accounting Standards CAS 407 doesn’t exist in isolation.

Accountability 52

Accountability Government Contracts Efficiency Budget 52

Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The bill has important reforms – such as strengthening the rights of whistleblowers in Tax Court as well as encouraging the IRS to make timely awards – that will go far in making a good program even better,” said Kohn. The IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act goes a long way in making this possible.”

Budget 107

Budget Accountability Networking Import 107

GovLoop

APRIL 22, 2024

“Agencies have had difficulty finding employees with such knowledge and may have to pay a premium for specialized staff or contractors,” according to a recent report on modernization from the Government Accountability Office (GAO). This is called technical debt. Ron Wyden (D-Oregon), Robert Casey Jr. (D-Pennsylvania)

Demand 72

Demand Finance Budget Accountability 72

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Taking into account national climate commitments and other mitigation measures, the world is now on track for a global temperature rise of 2.7 °C For this reason, any proposed methodological framework must be compatible with the standard budget agency practices in the region. C by the end of the century.

Finance 52

Finance Budget Evaluation Accountability 52

Import and Trade Remedies

JULY 25, 2024

On July 4, 2024, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced its compliance priorities for commercial imports and it updated its 2024 trade verification priorities. Dairy products are supply-managed in Canada and are subject to import controls. to determine whether importers are properly classifying gloves. up to 300%).

Import 53

Import Export Accountability Management 53

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. What’s next for the budget and Federal market? Attendees will gain critical insights into: What’s next for the VA budget and healthcare investments? is less than one month away!

Logistics 52

Logistics E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Automated Invoice Processing to create a top performing Accounts Payable Team. The performance of your Accounts Payable department can have a significant impact on the organization. Recent trends have increased the strategic importance of effective, transparent Accounts Payable processes.

Supplier 52

Supplier Accountability Innovation Import 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.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Export Procurement Collaboration 52

Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

So it’s really important for contractors to begin preparing now, if they haven’t already, for that possibility. David Berteau So one of the things we do at PSC is we track all the guidance documents, both at the agency level and at the Office of Management and Budget level. These are important things.

Professional Services 104

Professional Services Government Government Import 104

ivalua

AUGUST 29, 2019

Overall, 85% of respondents view the Procurement and supplier management function as less digitally mature compared to other departments, such as marketing, human resources or accounting. Purchasing (45%), invoicing (41%) and budget management (39%) are the most digitised processes to date.

Procurement 65

Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Procurement Team 65

FedScoop

APRIL 1, 2024

It’s no secret that agencies grapple with aging systems, budget constraints or a risk-averse culture. This change encourages greater accountability and efficiency from IT service providers. For agencies that continue to embrace cloud innovation strategically, this future is closer than many might think.

Innovation 58

Innovation Demand Budget Price 58