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TribalNet 2024: AI and Health IT Innovation Require Cybersecurity and Modernization

FedTech Magazine

IHS is planning for a new electronic health record, and as a part of this implementation, there will be some transition to the cloud. Ensuring all of the steps are in place to migrate securely to the cloud will be important to creating a safe EHR environment,” says Larissa Manor, advanced technology account

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As the Acquisition World Turns: OFPP turns heat up on primes

Federal News Network

And the oversight and accountability of subcontracting efforts by prime contractors is getting more scrutiny. The Government Accountability Office’s annual report to Congress on the state of bid protests always is fascinating. Two data points help us understand some important facets of federal contracting.

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UN’s first ever resolution on public procurement: what makes it strong and what’s still missing

Open Contracting Partnership

So it was important to set the bar high and to ensure our vision of procurement as a modern, digital open data-driven public service was strongly reflected. The US-led Atlanta Declaration focused squarely on accountability and the role of non-state actors in the fight against corruption.

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IRS touts Direct File usage, while mulling the future of the program

FedScoop

This is an important part of our effort to meet taxpayers where they are, give them options to interact with the IRS in ways that work for them and help them meet their tax obligations as easily and quickly as possible.” We saw a strong response from the pilot, and Direct File’s users generally found it fast and easy to use.

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Cost Accounting Standards - What Contractors Need to Know

Capital Edge Consulting

Two Quick Ways to Fail DCAA T imekeeping Requirements The federal government is the biggest purchaser of goods and services, so it's important that you have a good grip on your accounting practices. DCAA’s position, as in other cost accounting practices, is that “if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.”

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OHA: Show me the Management, or Fail SDVOSB Certification

SmallGovCon

A recent OHA decision reminds us that it’s important to show and tell the SBA how a company seeking certification is meeting the SBA’s requirements for control of a socioeconomic company. Signatures on documents are valid electronic signatures, and SBA rules allow for such signatures.

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It’s a small but important detail: Are foreign contractor employees legit?

Federal News Network

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that agencies are not consistent in checking the E-verify system, as part of their contractor oversight. This is not like a five year old electronic digital services plan, but this goes back decades, correct? Rebecca Gambler Yes, this is a really important point from our report, Tom.

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