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. Manual orders increase overall costs, undermine compliance, and limit transparency. These documents outline numerous benefits to the VA and VHA in adopting a commercial, best-in-class ordering platforms.

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FedScoop

APRIL 9, 2024

As the IRS’s Direct File pilot approaches the end of its 2024 runway, a new watchdog report finds that the tax agency’s cost estimates for the program were incomplete and would need “a comprehensive accounting” ahead of a potential takeoff in 2025. We found this as well.

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Malaysia must set out clear principles for all public procurement procedures in a single piece of overarching legislation and create a robust and comprehensive public procurement law rooted in open contracting principles – putting transparency, competition, and efficiency at the forefront.

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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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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

If public sector bodies and organisations follow clear procurement regulations, they can help uphold high standards of accountability, while still achieving the best results for the general public. A transparent approach lowers procurement risk, prevents corruption, and fosters confidence between suppliers and public sector organisations.

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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).

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Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 28, 2024

In government contracting, maintaining a DCAA-approved accounting system is crucial. The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) enforces strict guidelines to ensure that contractors’ accounting systems meet the standards required for compliance. Key Takeaways: Overview of DCAA Approved Accounting System essentials.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 8, 2024

Introduction to CAS 405 and Unallowable Costs In the complex world of government contracting, understanding and properly accounting for unallowable costs as per Cost Accounting Standard (CAS) 405 is crucial for success. Documenting Unallowable Costs: Best Practices Proper documentation is key to demonstrating compliance with CAS 405.

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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.

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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

MARCH 31, 2025

One powerful tool for accomplishing this is the RACI matrix, which defines who is responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed by activity. Legacy systems : Many public sector organizations have long-standing legacy systems and infrastructure that need to be accounted for and integrated with any new technology solutions.

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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. We must have a culture of transparency, openness, and honest debate.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

MAY 4, 2024

Throughout my career as a procurement practitioner, I have never seen bids submitted that are perfectly responsive to the evaluation criteria or requirements specified in the solicitation documents. Minor deviations are a subtle area that requires clear guidelines to ensure fairness and transparency.

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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. Meeting all the criteria outlined in the solicitation documents ensures compliance and increases the chances of winning the contract.

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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. And my overriding goal will be to contribute to greater trust in government including by protecting whistleblowers vigorously.” “I

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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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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.

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Becoming a prime contractor involves registering with the System for Award Management (SAM), obtaining a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, and meeting federal requirements for compliance and documentation. They are accountable for managing all aspects of the project, ensuring that it is completed on time and within budget.

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Inter-American Development Bank

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Digital transformation is changing how government agencies relate to citizens, allowing them to meet their constituents’ needs faster, fairer, and more transparently. CACAO stands for Accounting and Organizational Data Storage and Consultation System. One promising area for governments is the creation of Tax Administrations 3.0

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Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Government contractors have an obligation to be fully transparent about their cost and pricing data when they seek an award of a sole source contract,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M. Attorney Breon Peace for the Eastern District of New York. Boynton, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Division.

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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

AWS Public Sector

MAY 17, 2024

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. The process enhances review efficiency across accounts by automating milestone setting and workload updates.

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Extract Systems

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Earlier this month we shared a blog, Managing Discriminatory Restrictive Covenants in All 50 States , that highlights the increasing number of states have opened pathways to eliminate discriminatory restrictive covenants from land records documents. Therefore, the solution is customizable to meet the specific needs of county recorders.

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Extract Systems

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

County clerks have long been the custodians of vital records, such as property deeds, marriage licenses, and court documents. The benefits of digitizing documents are clear, but county clerks face several challenges during the transition. Software like Extract’s ID Shield is flexible as well.

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Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 5, 2024

The new strategy is an omnibus of five primary strategies—Education, Public Accountability, Voice, Enforcement, and Incentives—with 60 sub-strategies aimed at cracking down on corruption across sectors and shoring up public trust in the government. This estimate would yield average losses of around US$11.7 Under the AML Act , the U.S.

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FedScoop

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

But they also have the potential to bake in existing inequities and to reduce accountability and even limit opportunity.” “These are powerful tools that hold great potential to cut costs and to target services, to reduce wait times and to even reduce bias,” said subcommittee Chair Tina Smith, D-Minn. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo.,

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Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In government contracting, maintaining a DCAA-approved accounting system is crucial. The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) enforces strict guidelines to ensure that contractors’ accounting systems meet the standards required for compliance. Key Takeaways: Overview of DCAA Approved Accounting System essentials.

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Internal Control Accountability Government Contracts Consulting 52

Scottish Government Procurement

MAY 7, 2024

The Handbook should be read in conjunction with Scottish Procurement Policy Notes , legislation, guidance and other supporting documents, such as the Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM).

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Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 1, 2024

Access to data: most documents they needed were available online, but you had to know the contract number, says the team. WeSolve and Moe As One calculated further potential savings if the contracts had used market rates as a benchmark: the total possible savings ranged from PHP 29.8 He also fixed some of their coding errors!

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Extract Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

From processing applications for permits to handling legal documents and tax records, the volume of data can be overwhelming. Advanced systems, like those offered by Extract, can extract valuable information from unstructured documents quickly and accurately. This is where automated data extraction technology comes into play.

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FedScoop

APRIL 16, 2024

They also stressed the importance of transparency and continuous feedback and focused on the tangible benefits of eased workloads and enhanced efficiencies. AI-powered search tools within Google Workspace can easily access vast amounts of data to find relevant documents, emails, and files.

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Extract Systems

JANUARY 23, 2024

Government organizations deal with a myriad of documents, ranging from legal records to handwritten forms. Extract addresses this challenge by introducing a sophisticated dashboard system that enhances document management. Automated indexing significantly reduces the time and resources required for sorting and categorizing documents.

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Extract Systems

OCTOBER 2, 2023

These advancements are driving efficiency, transparency, and improved public service delivery, shaping a more responsive government for the future. Transparency: Provides a clear view of agency operations, enabling better accountability and governance.

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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. When does the Procurement Act take effect?

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Select GCR

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The main purpose of the FOIA is to promote transparency and openness in government by letting the public request and obtain government records. Under the FOIA, individuals can request a wide range of documents and information from federal agencies, such as reports, emails, memos, and other records. How do you submit a FOIA request?

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Extract Systems

MARCH 26, 2024

Balancing transparency and privacy is always a tricky challenge, particularly with records that are made available to the general public. If a court document is being posted online about me, I know that I’d want all of my PII removed from the document. This means that no witness names are included in court documents at all.

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Select GCR

JULY 23, 2024

The SAM registration process involves creating an account on SAM.gov, obtaining a Unique Entity ID, and finalizing your SAM profile with accurate company information, which should be kept current through annual renewals and regular updates. What is SAM Registration?

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