Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 24, 2025

Ksenia Katrych, Director of Ruta Kindergarten The Ruta kindergarten project is included in the Digital Reconstruction Ecosystem for Accountable Management (DREAM) ecosystema platform ensuring transparency, efficiency, and accountability in Ukraines rebuilding efforts.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

And then, of course, go through their entire website and probably have to create an account and do the contact form just to get some kind of recognition within 48-72 hours. Improved Efficiency: The OPUS QuickConnect function improved the process of obtaining quotes from suppliers and making purchases, reducing time-consuming manual searches.

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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). What is Smart Public Procurement?

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The Procurement School

JULY 16, 2024

The following article discusses the various steps of contract management and its role in procurement efficiency. But first a definition of efficiency. Efficiency involves achieving intended results while minimizing time, resources and effort. It is about doing things optimally or maximizing time and resource use.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The Government Accountability Office found last January that out of the 24 agencies they reviewed for software licenses management, Microsoft was the most common, with agencies reporting it 36 times for a total of about $2.4 billion in spending. GSAs optimism for this time is based on several factors.

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The Procurement School

AUGUST 11, 2023

Author: Larry Berglund As part of the assessment on the ability of a supply chain department to deliver value effectively , is its ability to do so efficiently. To have an objective assessment on efficiency, there should be a set of KPIs or measurement tools to compare. Efficiency metrics examples 1.The

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 14, 2024

Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Decoded: Best Practices for Government Contractors As a government contractor, navigating the complex world of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) can be a daunting task. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to allocate direct costs accurately and efficiently.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

These safeguards are designed to protect the integrity of the procurement process and ensure fairness and accountability. Understanding these factors and applying them appropriately ensures effective and efficient procurement that aligns with organizational policies and objectives. What is a Solicitation Tool?

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

In his article “ The Future of Public Infrastructure is Digital “, Bill Gates envisions a world where infrastructure is smarter, more efficient, and digitally integrated. Foster sustainability by prioritizing green and energy-efficient technologies.

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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. We now have the ability in our FOIA office to search our agency’s email system,” one focus group participant said.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 14, 2025

The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (the Coalition) continues to collect recommendations for the Government Procurement Efficiency List (GPEL). The MSPV program accounts for approximately $700 to $800 million in purchases in support of veterans healthcare. Thank you to all those who have submitted recommendations.

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AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 10, 2025

Outposts already provides robust capabilities for resource sharing in multi-account environments. Organizations can share Outposts and their associated resources across multiple AWS accounts in the same organization in AWS Organization s using AWS Resource Access Manager ( AWS RAM ).

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Peraton has received a contract to support the Defense Finance and Accounting Services Electronic Document Management system, which enables Department of Defense personnel to hold and manage data in a secure environment.

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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. In a letter sent Monday to Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., and Rand Paul, R-Ky., James Comer, R-Ky.,

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Convenient, efficient and concealable P-cards offer a quick and efficient alternative to the typically tedious and lengthy purchase order process for certain purchases. If p-card audits are performed timely, consistently and independently, they are an efficient control to implement.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Government Accountability Office estimates that federal agencies lose up to $521 billion annually due to fraud. TransUnion’s Vice President of Public Sector Identity, Stuart Levy, stresses the importance of efficient identity verification. Download the full report. The report also emphasizes that digital fraud threats are intensifying.

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Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Office of Special Counsel (OSC) announced a policy proposal designed to increase transparency and accountability around federal employee whistleblower cases. Promoting transparency around whistleblower disclosures is a welcome step that should help advance accountability.” On August 30, the U.S.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently. Transparency and accountability are crucial to maintaining public trust and require clear policies on surveillance use and data access.”

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FedScoop

MAY 28, 2024

ITSSS-2 will provide the FBI with streamlined acquisition procedures and a vetted Vendor Pool to establish call orders more efficiently,” the agency said in the update. Investments for the previous ITSSS totaled over $2 billion.

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

While the stakes are high, proper preparation and guidance can help you maneuver through the SAM registration process smoothly and efficiently. you’ll also need to provide bank routing and account numbers for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Setting up multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security to your account.

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AWS Public Sector

MAY 17, 2024

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Well-Architected Framework is designed to help build resilient, secure, and efficient solutions. It is structured around six pillars: operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, cost optimization, and sustainability.

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

“This means faster and more error-free processing and better service for our customers, who deserve a government that meets their needs efficiently and effectively.”

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FedScoop

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Barcode Automation for Revenue Collection to Organize Disbursement and Enhance (BARCODE) Efficiency Act, introduced Thursday by Sens. By implementing “commonsense technology” called for in the bill, the IRS will be more efficient and ultimately “make a big difference for millions of American taxpayers,” he added. Tom Carper, D-Del.,

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Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

GSA Schedules, also known as Multiple Award Schedules (MAS), provide pre-negotiated prices for millions of commercial products and services, making procurement more efficient for federal, state, and local government buyers. Failing to comply can result in losing contracts, unfavorable ratings, or even suspension from future contracts.

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 3, 2023

By instituting a clear legal framework and stringent enforcement mechanisms, the nation can chart a path toward a more equitable and efficient governance system. It would signify a major leap forward in Malaysia’s battle against corruption and mismanagement of public funds.

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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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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

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. The G-Cloud initiative in the UK provides a framework for public sector organizations to easily and cost-effectively procure cloud computing services.

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WashngtonExec

MARCH 26, 2025

Linger will lead initiatives to improve federal agencies efficiency with automation and artificial intelligence-driven insights to turn complex data into actionable information. Since joining Leidos, he has collaborated closely with account teams and government customers.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In international arbitration, parties or arbitrators could consider using emotion AI to enhance efficiency and due process (or to gain a strategic and tactical advantage). Although applications are varied, we will focus on two uses: (1) efficiency through facilitating settlement; and (2) due process through ensuring arbitrator attentiveness.

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FedScoop

MAY 14, 2024

The updates take into account commenters’ interest in machine-readable formats of the guidance, like JSON and Excel, to make them easier to use and reference, according to the release. It will help a wider group of users to understand the requirements and implement them more quickly and efficiently,” Ross said.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 17, 2024

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently reiterated something it has been pointing out for years: The government wastes billions and billions of dollars on duplicative and overlapping activities. Tom Temin And I would think in some ways, shared services would be more efficient now than in the past.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 11, 2024

This post provides a walkthrough of how UNSW achieved this milestone, through enhancing the Automated Forensics Orchestrator for Amazon EC2 to meet their requirements and ensuring an efficient and effective incident response and investigation plan in the event of a cyberattack.

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FedScoop

AUGUST 12, 2024

Currently, the department has hired 14 people in BCDO roles, accounting for roughly 25% of its bureaus, Khan said. The goal of this is really to harness the power of data to advance diplomatic efforts, improve operational efficiency, and ensure transparency and accountability in the Department of State’s activities,” Khan said.

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Redstone Government Consulting

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Unanet provides a comprehensive suite of features tailored to help government contractors efficiently manage people and projects. These features are designed not only to enhance cost control and profitability but also to improve overall performance while ensuring compliance with complex government regulations.

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Redstone Government Consulting

JULY 29, 2024

Now is the perfect time to begin reviewing your complete source to pay process to increase efficiency, productivity, integration, and revenue. Looking to streamline your procurement process?

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Here are a few best practices for data resilience to help your agency bounce back after an attack: Take Account of the Entire Application: Modern applications consist of many parts and can’t function effectively unless those parts and processes are all present and accounted for.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 16, 2024

The goal: to bring accountability and consistency to the performance management process, boosting morale and improving retention over the long term. As the population grows, so does the need to make processes more efficient to best serve the needs of the community and its employees. Recognizing the need According to the U.S.

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