GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

AI offers government agencies unprecedented opportunities to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making and deliver better services to citizens. Identify specific use cases where AI can add value, whether it’s improving service delivery, enhancing operational efficiency or addressing regulatory compliance.”

Quality 52

Quality Data Ethics Import 52

Select GCR

AUGUST 13, 2024

This guide will show you how to create an account, perform searches, and resolve common issues, enabling you to navigate federal contracting with ease. Getting Started with SAM Gov Search To begin your journey with SAM.gov, the first step is creating a gov account. Here’s how: Visit the SAM.gov website.

Accountability 52

Accountability Efficiency Transparency Contract 52

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.

Accountability 127

Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 127

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.

Accountability 80

Accountability Integration Integrity Efficiency 80

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

Bridging the digital divide: Implementing open procurement for effective digital transformation Digital transformation is arguably the most important administrative undertaking of governments around the world. Before G-Cloud, the average IT tender elicited three to four bids; after G-Cloud, it elicits eight or nine.

Procurement 137

Procurement Framework Agreement IT Public Private Partnership 137

AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 6, 2024

In addition to the IT team, health and human services subject matter experts, the Amazon Managed Services team, and the AWS account team helped the department with EPS design and deployment in the AWS Cloud. As a compliment to AWS Organizations, a landing zone is a well-architected, multi-account AWS environment that is scalable and secure.

Innovation 66

Innovation Procurement Professional Services Purchasing 66

Extract Systems

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In an era dominated by technology, it's important that government offices keep up with the times to better serve their constituents. In this blog post we will cover the importance of these initiatives and how automated redaction software plays a pivotal role in ensuring the security and efficiency of these projects.

Government 52

Government Government Transparency Efficiency 52

American City & Country

AUGUST 16, 2024

Understanding the nature of today’s job market and the importance of effectively recruiting and retaining its employees, the HR department at Manatee County Sheriff’s Office took important steps to transform the way it evaluates employees’ and managers’ performance. In the public sector, accreditation is always top of mind.

Management 52

Management Evaluation Efficiency Collaboration 52

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.

Data 99

Data Collaboration Efficiency Accountability 99

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 12, 2024

As customers move more data to the cloud, it becomes increasingly important to take necessary precautions and measures to prevent sensitive information from unauthorized access or use. Prepare your AWS accounts – Prepare your AWS accounts by creating the necessary accounts and configuring the required settings.

Accountability 76

Accountability Networking Data Management 76

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Our online passport renewal system is an important example of how the Department is modernizing government services for the benefit of Americans and delivering on” President Biden’s 2021 customer experience executive order , Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement. “Our

Goods & Services 97

Goods & Services Participation Efficiency Accountability 97

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.

Data 97

Data Accountability Efficiency Import 97

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 26, 2024

While open data is a vital first step, it is not the only important factor in combating corruption. Civic engagement, freedom of the press, efficient and safe whistleblowing channels, and effective investigative authorities are all crucial components.

Corruption 111

Corruption Data Procurement Collusion 111

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?

Accountability 52

Accountability Government Contracts Contract Networking 52

FedScoop

APRIL 16, 2024

These tools enhance efficiency and change how governmental bodies collaborate, access information and serve the public. They also stressed the importance of transparency and continuous feedback and focused on the tangible benefits of eased workloads and enhanced efficiencies.

Collaboration 70

Collaboration Innovation Efficiency Integration 70

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 127

Purchasing Inventory Utilities Transparency 127

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 19, 2024

In this guide, we walk you through the process of adapting LLMs to specific domains with parameter efficient fine-tuning techniques made accessible through Amazon SageMaker integrations with Hugging Face. Depending on the use case, it’s important to use high-quality data that is representative of the model’s intended use. peft==0.11.1

Import 115

Import Data Quality Efficiency 115

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 17, 2024

The logic behind LEAN is to reduce waste and make processes more efficient. Waste, in relation to LEAN, has seven clear elements: If a business can reduce these seven elements in its business processes, money will be saved and efficiencies will be found. Reducing waste in any aspect of a business will add value.

Inventory 59

Inventory Manufacturing Transportation Transportation 59

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In the Asian context, clauses often lack specific benchmarks for price reviews, whereas in the Australian context, clauses are very specific, such as defining what ‘long term’ and ‘comparable’ mean for the purpose of ‘taking into account prices under other long term comparable contracts.’

Price 59

Price Negotiation Finance Accountability 59

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 30, 2024

Serra e Moura pointed out, in 1923, the ICC Court was established in Paris by a group of entrepreneurs, aiming to provide clients with an efficient dispute resolution mechanism. This shift creates a more cost-efficient legal department, and ultimately allows more time and energy to be directed at the creative process itself.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Negotiation Buyers Price 52

Extract Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, government agencies face the formidable challenge of staying current with technological advancements while fulfilling their primary mission: serving the public effectively and efficiently. This is especially important during peak demand periods, such as tax season or during emergency responses.

Government 52

Government Government Transparency Efficiency 52

Extract Systems

APRIL 9, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of government technology, the importance of data governance and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be overstated. Experts emphasize the importance of laying the groundwork for transparent, explainable, and auditable AI systems, collectively referred to as TEA.

Transparency 52

Transparency Data Integration Integrity 52

GovLoop

MAY 1, 2024

Collective data stewardship Ensure accountability throughout the data life cycle. Establish rules for tagging unstructured data to allow for efficient AI searches. For more ideas about how to use data in important and innovative ways, download it here: Get the guide Photo by Scott Webb at pexels.com Favorite

Data 52

Data End to End Quality Ethics 52

FedScoop

JULY 2, 2024

While these advancements have the potential to enhance efficiency and advance financial inclusion, there is growing evidence that they can also perpetuate and exacerbate existing and historical biases, leading to discriminatory outcomes that adversely affect marginalized and underserved communities,” the letter stated.

Price 104

Price Import Utilities Efficiency 104

FedScoop

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The report stated: “By not classifying, accounting for and dispositioning its sensitive and high-risk property, BNL is at risk for potential adverse impact on public health and safety, the environment, national security interests and proliferation concerns.

Export 94

Export Inventory Transportation Transportation 94

Great Government Through Technology

MARCH 28, 2024

From reviewing offers and making awards, to monitoring the contract progress with a focus on transparency and accountability, you continue to make a difference and ensure taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. Buy, sell — Be part of the procurement picture Without YOU, we can’t make IT happen!

IT 64

IT Supply Chain Transparency Procurement 64

Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Per the SEC , information is material “to which there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable investor would attach importance in determining whether to purchase the security registered.” The widened scope of reporting indicates an increase in serious cybersecurity threats and incidents with a need for accountability.

Risk Management 97

Risk Management Management Import Purchasing 97

Public Contracting Institute

JUNE 12, 2024

The award was to be made on a best-value tradeoff with two factors—past performance (significantly more important) and price (less important. The Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) noted that it is the offeror’s responsibility to submit an adequately written proposal, including adequate information on past performance.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Price Government Contracts Import 52

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 74

Project Management Management Budget Thresholds 74

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Offering isolation and security, containers help applications run in their own independent environment, minimizing the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access, which is important for public sector organizations as they handle sensitive data. Web portals provide efficient and user-friendly platforms for various applications.

Efficiency 121

Efficiency Total Cost of Ownership Data Insurance 121

GovSpend

APRIL 29, 2024

Pay attention to how the agency purchases, including the utilization of NAICS & PSC codes, whether awards are on IDIQs/GSA, the set-aside status, and who your competitors are within that specific agency. Understand Your Competitor: Competitive intel is a key input into a smart and efficient strategy.

Data 52

Data Contract Price Procurement 52

ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Automating strategic sourcing not only simplifies the process but also offers significant savings, increased efficiencies, and better governance. Organizations with an integrated strategic sourcing platform powered by automation can yield considerable benefits in terms of cost savings, efficiencies, and intelligent decision-making.

Procurement 97

Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Sustainability 97

The CGP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The better industry understands requirements, policies, and procedures, the more efficiently and effectively it can respond to the government’s needs. Transparent communication also promotes accountability and trust between the parties and with the public.

Transparency 100

Transparency Negotiation Price Procurement 100

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 14, 2024

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Sustainability Breakfast Briefing on February 20, 2024, in Dublin, Ireland, featured a panel of sustainability experts from AWS customers and partners, as well as educational talks on important sustainability themes.

Sustainability 76

Sustainability Data Quality Efficiency 76

Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Recognizing that initial reports may not contain complete information, even incomplete early reports provide the government an important opportunity to limit the extent of damage to its systems and data,” the proposed rule states. I would say the most important thing is we just do things in an orderly manner.

Professional Services 99

Professional Services Import Data Balance 99

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 30, 2024

This symposium is an excellent opportunity for contracts and compliance professionals, Federal account executives, and other professionals to stay informed and ensure their organizations are prepared for current and future cybersecurity requirements from their Federal customers.

Networking 52

Networking Procurement Demand Collaboration 52

Whistleblower Network News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Senator Johnson noted the importance of protecting whistleblowers in his opening statement, explaining that Congress always needs whistleblowers to come forward. Rodas is an employee with the Council of the Inspector General on integrity and efficiency.

Transparency 79

Transparency Demand Government Government 79