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. Each group is instrumental to the success of our mission. Thank you for your unwavering dedication.

IT 64

IT Supply Chain Transparency Procurement 64

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 22, 2024

Our architecture and platform engineering team for HigherEd is committed to delivering the most dependable and efficient services and applications to our customers,” said Shridhar Navanageri, Pearson’s vice president of architecture and platform engineering. Pearson’s foremost objective was to guarantee safety and controlled execution.

IT 114

IT Engineering Education Integration 114

FedScoop

JUNE 28, 2024

There is a draft version of the guidance, according to Michelle Sager, managing director of the Government Accountability Office’s strategic issues team, but the GAO has not seen it. Greater transparency will help bring more accountability, as well as efficiency, to government operations.”

IT 83

IT Data Transparency Inventory 83

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

According to the Government Accountability Office , it is still struggling to meet that mission because of longstanding challenges in at least three major areas. And so it makes it hard to be able to really analyze what the Coast Guard is doing in an efficient way. Is that about right? Heather MacLeod Correct.

IT 110

IT Data Efficiency Accountability 110

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

2021) 4 SCC 379 (“ NN Global 3J ”), a 3-judge bench of the Supreme Court held that arbitration agreements would not be rendered void on account of the main contract being insufficiently stamped as commented on in a previous post. In N N Global Mercantile (P) Ltd. Indo Unique Flame Ltd.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Contract Import Corruption 52

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 8, 2024

With a powerful blend of cloud-centered solutions, it has positioned itself as an innovator in emergency response, breaking away from limitations and embracing a future that is faster, more efficient, and safer for its citizens. Carbyne’s APEX is a product designed to offer cloud-centered mission-critical call management.

IT 64

IT End to End Innovation Efficiency 64

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 19, 2024

On-premises models over-provision to account for spikes and growth, risking underutilized capacity. Workloads can also be continuously optimized over time to maximize efficiency as needs evolve. Many recognize the value of the cloud but are hesitant to abandon familiar legacy systems.

Procurement 72

Procurement IT Price Sustainability 72

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 28, 2024

“We want to hold government accountable. These SOPs will not only serve as guidance for the auditors on how to carry out their work effectively but also for citizens on how to hold government accountable,” said Wana Alamsyah from ICW. Semarang City made a similar agreement in 2023.

Corruption 87

Corruption Data E-procurement Procurement 87

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.

Transparency 100

Transparency Accountability Media Leadership 100

Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The system is a secure and efficient way for Buyers and Suppliers to manage tender exercises online. What is PCS-Tender? PCS-Tender is the national eTendering system funded by the Scottish Government. The standard templates enable Buyers to easily create consistent tender documentation and allows Suppliers to save and reuse tender responses.

Tender 62

Tender Buyers Supplier Public Procurement 62

American City & Country

AUGUST 30, 2024

By procuring goods and services more efficiently, your organization can better fulfill its responsibilities to other departments, ultimately improving the quality of public services. Your team ensures the purchasing of everything from infrastructure projects to healthcare services, defense equipment, and supplies for public schools.

Procurement 52

Procurement Eprocurement Efficiency Quality 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Why does Accounts Payable Need Heroes? In Accounts Payable, it’s the Supplier inquiry. Strong supplier relationships lead to new product development and innovation, as well as reduced costs and increased efficiencies. When the pressure is on the last thing you need is that unwanted distraction. Pay on time.

Supplier 52

Supplier Accountability Eprocurement Supply Chain 52

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.

Government 102

Government Government Leadership Accountability 102

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. The six pillars of the AWS Well-Architected framework.

Efficiency 74

Efficiency Accountability Integration Integrity 74

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.”

Efficiency 75

Efficiency Accountability Capacity Data 75

Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

This groundbreaking technology offers a new level of security, efficiency, and accountability, promising to revolutionize the way government agencies and public sector institutions conduct procurements. Efficiency Streamlines processes with smart contracts, reducing bureaucracy and paperwork.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Integration Integrity 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. It takes a lot of time.”

Accountability 114

Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 114

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 14, 2024

This standard ensures consistency and fairness in cost accounting practices across government contractors. Establishing Standard Costs: Best Practices and Pitfalls to Avoid Setting accurate standard costs is crucial for the success of your cost accounting system.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Accountability Efficiency Budget 52

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. The DHHS team knew a traditional procurement strategy would be too slow to deliver the new system on time.

Innovation 64

Innovation Procurement Professional Services Purchasing 64

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 85

Data Collaboration Efficiency Accountability 85

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 78

Accountability Integration Integrity Efficiency 78

Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The system is a secure and efficient way for Buyers and Suppliers to manage tender exercises online. What is PCS-Tender? PCS-Tender is the national eTendering system funded by the Scottish Government. The standard templates enable Buyers to easily create consistent tender documentation and allows Suppliers to save and reuse tender responses.

Tender 40

Tender Buyers Supplier IT 40

ivalua

MARCH 31, 2023

The award methodology*) takes into account anonymous votes from employees across all Ivalua’s departments and international office locations. “We Vision: Ivalua believes that digital transformation will make supply chains more efficient, sustainable, and resilient, and unlock the power of supplier collaboration.

IT 52

IT Balance Media Leadership 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. Understanding SAM.gov SAM.gov, the official website of the U.S.

Accountability 52

Accountability Efficiency Transparency Contract 52

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 22, 2024

Cloud computing is pivotal to allow the federal government to gain operational efficiencies and drive innovation securely and cost efficiently. Access to AWS GovCloud (US) is restricted to US entities and root account holders who have successfully passed a thorough screening process. Deploy edge solutions using AWS MDC Figure 1.

Networking 67

Networking Efficiency Data Accountability 67

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.

Management 52

Management Evaluation Efficiency Collaboration 52

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

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 In a letter sent Wednesday and shared exclusively with FedScoop, the tech groups urged Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.,

Purchasing 111

Purchasing Inventory Utilities Transparency 111

GovLoop

JANUARY 30, 2024

Many respondents offered their own major concerns: standardized organizational practices, unskillful management, “forever changing dialogue for processes,” lack of appreciation, lack of accountability, lack of support and recognition from supervisors, “too much work for the hours allotted,” lack of trust, and technology reluctance.

Leadership 98

Leadership Import Accountability Efficiency 98

The Procurement ClassRoom

MAY 19, 2024

Integrating blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) into public procurement processes holds significant promise for enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency, potentially reducing corruption. AI’s Role in Public Procurement AI enhances procurement by improving decision-making and streamlining processes.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Corruption Market Analysis 52

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 12, 2024

Steps for manual set up of a landing zone on AWS A landing zone is an AWS solution that enables organizations to set up a secure and scalable multi-account AWS environment. Prepare your AWS accounts – Prepare your AWS accounts by creating the necessary accounts and configuring the required settings.

Accountability 74

Accountability Networking Data Management 74

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 4, 2024

Public procurement needs to be more transparent, efficient, and accountable to tackle the major social and economic challenges faced by governments across the world. Software as a Service (SaaS)-based government e-GP systems can offer cost-effective and efficient alternatives.

E-procurement 75

E-procurement Procurement Public Procurement Transparency 75

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.,

Electronics 86

Electronics Efficiency Finance Transparency 86

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 Ethics Data Import 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The latest amendments, which have been elaborated in a previous post here , showcase a commitment to efficiency, flexibility, and party engagement, appearing to set a new standard for commercial dispute resolution and contain practical rules that are rare or absent in its comparable institutions.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Negotiation Corruption Transparency 52

Extract Systems

OCTOBER 2, 2023

These advancements are driving efficiency, transparency, and improved public service delivery, shaping a more responsive government for the future. Accessibility: Enables authorized personnel to access critical information remotely, improving efficiency and response times.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Transparency Data Innovation 52

Inter-American Development Bank

JULY 7, 2023

To better achieve the objectives for which they were created, SOEs need to use their resources efficiently and effectively. Internal monitoring typically involves a board of directors, management, and other internal stakeholders who are responsible for ensuring that the SOE is operating effectively and efficiently.

Finance 52

Finance IT Evaluation Budget 52