Federal News Network

JULY 16, 2024

The Government Accountability Office reported in March 2019 that about 40% of the WOSB-certified businesses in its audit sample were ineligible to participate in the program. The post GOP lawmakers demand SBA postpone IT upgrades amid year-end contract spending surge first appeared on Federal News Network.

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Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We will hold accountable health care companies who adopt automatic coding practices that lead to unnecessary and improper billing.” “Fraudulent billing by healthcare companies undermines Medicare and other federal healthcare programs that are vital to many Coloradans,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Matt Kirsch for the District of Colorado. “We

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Pete Blank, Training and Organizational Development Manager for the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, Alabama, says there are five in-demand skills that modern workers in government need. Creativity Creativity is the foundational in-demand skill, Blank said. Get on-demand video Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Favorite

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FedScoop

AUGUST 2, 2024

The bill left the House floor in May via voice note under suspension of rules after the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability marked it up in September and passed the bill unanimously. This follows a second appropriations package for fiscal year 2024 that would rescind $100 million from the funding vehicle.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 5, 2024

In the complex world of government contracting, understanding and implementing Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) is crucial for success. Today, we’re diving deep into CAS 406, which focuses on establishing and adhering to cost accounting periods.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Since 2023, the alliance has launched in 12 countries and US states and is now expanding to France, with the aim of meeting the growing demand for cloud skills. For learners, the Tech Alliance is a unique opportunity to learn in-demand cloud skills and to build direct contacts with employers.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 21, 2023

David is the founder of reAcción , a grassroots anti-corruption civil society organization that empowers young people in Paraguay to fight for government transparency and social accountability. Most e-governance technology that attempts to turn citizen feedback into actionable recommendations, is really about upward accountability.

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Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 8, 2024

Failing to inform employees of their right to blow the whistle causes a chilling effect throughout the agency, weakening accountability,” says whistleblower attorney Stephen M. “The ATF is in violation of the law and must immediately cure its defective memo.” Kohn of Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto.

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Whistleblower Network News

AUGUST 7, 2024

The department is committed to holding accountable those who engage in kickback arrangements that undermine the integrity of federal healthcare programs.” Boynton, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. The bill is widely supported by whistleblower advocates.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Why does Accounts Payable Need Heroes? In Accounts Payable, it’s the Supplier inquiry. Additionally, watch the full on-demand webinar, “Achieve Higher Savings & Become an AP Hero,” to learn more about the Hackett Group’s research findings. . When the pressure is on the last thing you need is that unwanted distraction.

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

you’ll also need to provide bank routing and account numbers for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). How to Create a SAM.gov Account The initial step in the registration journey is creating a SAM.gov account. Setting up multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security to your account.

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Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

According to court documents from July 2023, “Carahsoft has acknowledged that it has in its possession, custody or control thousands of documents that are responsive to the Civil Investigative Demand (CID) but that it has failed to produce.” Carahsoft won more than $1.4 So far in 2024, Carahsoft has won more than $960 million in prime awards.

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AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Because of AWS’s scalability, along with using multi-Availability Zones paired with cross-regional data replication, CentralSquare delivers resilience and continuous availability to seamlessly handle demand spikes during emergencies while maintaining high performance, making sure vital services stay operational when they’re needed most.

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Whistleblower Network News

AUGUST 20, 2024

The Justice Department will continue to hold borrowers who improperly received and sought forgiveness of PPP loans accountable for their actions.” Join NWC in Taking Action: Demand that Congress strengthen the False Claims Act Further Reading: Southern California Dental Offices and Former Owners Pay $6.3M In May 2021, the U.S.

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WashngtonExec

MARCH 26, 2025

Since joining Leidos, he has collaborated closely with account teams and government customers. He’s working to align nuanced data with user challenges in order to integrate modern practices and cutting-edge technologies and create a more on-demand experience.

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Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

We will continue our efforts under the department’s Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative to hold contractors accountable when they fail to honor cybersecurity requirements designed to protect government information.” Boynton, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. “We The bill is widely supported by whistleblower advocates.

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Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

It is essential to hold pharmacies accountable when they knowingly fail to abide by the rules and requirements of our national health care programs.” Join NWC in Taking Action: Demand that Congress strengthen the False Claims Act Further Reading: Walgreens Agrees to Pay $106.8M Attorney Roger B.

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Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Those who violate the law by fraudulently receiving and retaining PPP loans will be held accountable.” “When an individual violates the False Claims Act by fraudulently receiving and retaining PPP loans, taxpayers lose,” said U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada for the Central District of California.

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Whistleblower Network News

AUGUST 28, 2024

This settlement shows that we will hold accountable jurisdictions receiving federal grant money to ensure they satisfy their obligations to make affordable housing accessible to people with disabilities,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M. The bill is widely supported by whistleblower advocates.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A top technology trade group is nudging the leadership of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the House Oversight and Accountability committees to advance a bill aimed at modernizing the federal procurement process. would help agencies better “meet the increasing demands of a digital-first world,” the letter stated. “In

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Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This settlement reinforces the importance of holding accountable health care providers who seek financial gain above quality patient care.” Attorney Andrew Luger for the District of Minnesota stated, “Businesses who engage in improper Medicare billing practices undercut the legitimate provision of healthcare services for patients in need.

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FedScoop

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Previous projections for how IRA funding would impact the IRS’s revenue only took into account revenues that were directly connected to increased enforcement staffing. Accounting for IT modernization, the report noted, reveals “a wide array of potential revenue benefits.”

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The Centre’s work has involved 300-plus AWS accounts across various groups, including external collaborators, UBC staff, students, and researchers. High-level technical solution AWS recommends using AWS Control Tower as a foundational landing zone for managing multi-account environments with prescriptive controls.

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Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Health care providers that attempt to profit from kickbacks will be held accountable,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M. Qui tam whistleblowers are eligible to receive between 15 and 30% of the government’s recovery. Stinson is set to receive $9.9 Boynton, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. “We

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Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 31, 2024

This settlement demonstrates our commitment to hold accountable contractors who cause the Government to overpay, and who enrich themselves at taxpayer expense.” “Government contractors must be completely above board when seeking payment under government contracts,” said U.S. Attorney Dawn N. Ison for the Eastern District of Michigan.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 14, 2025

The MSPV program accounts for approximately $700 to $800 million in purchases in support of veterans healthcare. A commercial, best-in-class automated ordering platform will provide transparency on the purchasing patterns and demand profile across the VA. Currently, there over 38,000 approved products available via the Supply BPAs.

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Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 19, 2024

This settlement demonstrates that those who would p rofit from defrauding government healthcare payors while taking advantage of vulnerable p atients entrusted to their care will be held accountable,” said U.S. Attorney King. The qui tam provisions incentivize private citizens to bring a civil lawsuit on behalf of the U.S.

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Whistleblower Network News

MAY 28, 2024

Boynton reaffirmed the DOJ’s commitment that “those who are obligated to pay money to the United States, whether in the form of travel fees or other types of payments, are held accountable for what they owe.” Join NWC in Taking Action: Demand that Congress strengthen the False Claims Act Further Reading: Hahn Air Lines Agrees to Pay $26.8M

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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.”

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Sailors will now have access to their files from anywhere just by logging into their Flank Speed accounts, freeing them from the limitations of individual computers. GSA picked the sites based on feedback and demand from federal employees. office space being used, Ernst demands accountability for telework abuse at SBA - Sen.

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Whistleblower Network News

MAY 9, 2024

The Justice Department will hold accountable those contractors who knowingly fail to satisfy cybersecurity requirements.” Join NWC in Taking Action: Demand that Congress strengthen the False Claims Act Further Reading: Staffing Company to Pay $2.7M Boynton, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Division.

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Whistleblower Network News

JULY 15, 2024

In a letter filed with the SEC, representation for the whistleblowers called for a federal investigation into OpenAI’s policies, demanding changes to ensure a culture of transparency and accountability as the industry races to develop artificial intelligence.

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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. Procurement as a Strategic Driver of Digital Transformation Public procurement wields immense influence over markets, technology adoption, and the direction of societal progress.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 24, 2025

This efficiency opportunity will eliminate structural stovepipes that have hindered accountability, consistency, flexibility, and workload optimization. There simply needs to be greater flexibility in pricing to meet customer demand across the federal market. Put commercial back into commercial item contracting.

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Federal News Network

MAY 30, 2024

Dan Ramish Well, Tom, nontraditional defense contractors are defined to include all contractors that do not have a subcontract or contract subject to full cost accounting standards coverage and have not had one in the preceding year. Hear The Federal Drive on demand. Is that the rationale? That’s expensive and complicated.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 26, 2025

At the Small Business Administration, BICs account for 45.6% But the missing ingredient for us, really, and for any agency, is aggregating the demand signal. Governmentwide, 13.6% of contract obligations are now going toward best-in-class contracts, but those proportions vary widely from agency to agency.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 13, 2023

However, a key concern is to maximize the utilization of capacity to meet demand while avoiding overprovisioning. It uses Amazon Forecast to build a time series predictor model for each satellite beam in the ship(s) path, accounting for the impact of weather conditions in a given location.

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