SmallGovCon

MARCH 22, 2024

Is your March Madness bracket breaking government ethics rules? Enjoy your weekend!

Ethics 105

Ethics Government Contracts Media Quality 105

ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

The act was established to address issues of sustainability and ethical conduct in global supply chains, and has significant implications for companies and procurement organizations operating in Germany. The Act also presents an opportunity for procurement organizations to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and ethical conduct.

Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Procurement Procurement Team Ethics 97

Spend Network

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Transparency is a cornerstone of accountable and responsible governance, particularly in public procurement. Ensuring procurement transparency is a matter of ethical governance and a catalyst for efficiency, fair competition, and economic growth.

Transparency 59

Transparency Public Procurement Procurement Ethics 59

American City & Country

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Without robust policies helping to enforce, guide and limit the use of p-cards with clear consequences for violation, localities cannot hold individuals accountable and safeguard taxpayer dollars from potential inappropriate use.

Purchasing 105

Purchasing Procurement Internal Control Efficiency 105

AWS Public Sector

APRIL 30, 2024

Over the next few years, the initiative intends to recruit up to 60 new faculty, create a community of scholars, develop AI-focused educational programs, and advance the ethical use of AI. It also offers a familiar HPC user experience, hiding AWS Cloud complexities.

Education 83

Education Ethics Efficiency Accountability 83

SmallGovCon

JANUARY 20, 2025

While its hard to know exactly what Congress is referring to, it could mean professional standards such as those established by industry groups including public accounting rules. It will also change the title of the part from Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest to Business Ethics and Conflicts of Interest.

Influencing 105

Influencing Contract Consulting Internal Control 105

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

JULY 18, 2017

Manages and oversees the central procurement system to maintain the integrity of the public procurement process and guard against ethical challenges and charges of fraud, waste or inefficiency.

Purchasing 100

Purchasing Management Warehouse E-procurement 100

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A series of recent scandals shows just how little accountability there is. The National Anti-Corruption Program , recently approved by the Parliament, gives civil society organizations (CSOs) and media a greater role in preventing corruption and “strengthening an ethical, corruption-free public service.”

Data 123

Data Corruption Supplier Public Procurement 123

Federal News Network

JULY 7, 2024

It is a cautionary tale of susceptibility, lack of accountability, and individual and organization ethical lapses. Finally Schooner discusses his most recent book recommendation, Craig Whitlock’s Fat Leonard: How One Man Bribed, Bilked and Seduced the U.S. The book tells the remarkable story of a wide-ranging procurement scandal.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Procurement Ethics Leadership 52

Extract Systems

JUNE 6, 2023

By updating this road map, the White House aims to align its AI initiatives with the latest technological advancements and evolving ethical considerations. The updated road map is expected to prioritize several key areas, including AI's impact on the economy, national security, ethics, privacy, and fairness.

Ethics 52

Ethics Transparency Collaboration Import 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MAY 28, 2024

As a buying organisation if we spend a lot of money with a supplier and we are an attractive account we will be positioned as core. An attractive account is one that pays on time, communicates well, promotes innovation, builds trust, is ethically aware, forward thinking, environmentally friendly and sustainability focused.

Supplier 59

Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Accountability 59

Extract Systems

JULY 3, 2023

Ensuring Ethical and Responsible AI Use: As government agencies adopt AI solutions, ensuring ethical and responsible use of these technologies becomes paramount. Transparency, fairness, and accountability must underpin the implementation of AI to maintain public trust.

Government 52

Government Government Ethics Efficiency 52

Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

Compliance and Ethics Government construction projects are subject to strict compliance requirements and ethical standards. Contractors must have robust systems in place to track costs, submit accurate incurred cost submissions, and comply with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Negotiation 52

FedScoop

AUGUST 8, 2024

According to our latest analysis of 92 billion transactions processed through the LexisNexis Digital Identity Network®throughout 2023, the volume of global human-initiated digital attacks , including digital account takeovers, increased by 19% year-over-year. Attackers are moving quickly to leverage AI, but you can, too.

Data 86

Data Quality Management Integration 86

Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

Key Takeaways The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the comprehensive set of rules that govern the procurement process of the US federal government, ensuring consistency, ethical practice, and efficiency across all executive agencies. These provisions and clauses are instrumental in ensuring fair and ethical procurement practices.

Ethics 52

Ethics Procurement Procurement Contracts Price 52

GovLoop

MAY 1, 2024

Collective data stewardship Ensure accountability throughout the data life cycle. Data ethics Consider potential individual/societal impacts in data collection, use and storage. Data is a strategic asset Leverage data for both immediate and lasting benefits. Understand the value of your data. Set uniform security and privacy policies.

Data 52

Data End to End Quality Ethics 52

How to Crack a Nut

JULY 1, 2024

If a bid is incorrectly evaluated, the buyer can hardly hold the AI response generator accountable. For example, where ethical walls need to be set up within the bidding organisation to prevent conflicts of interest, how can I be sure that a shared AI bot won’t take information from one side of the ethical wall and feed it to the other?

Bidder 52

Bidder Tender Buyers Bidding 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 6, 2024

Dr Baltag first observed that one of the challenges arbitration practitioners are currently facing with regards to ethics and regulation of misbehaviour in international arbitration is the diversity of relevant and applicable standards.

Ethics 52

Ethics Corruption Balance Transparency 52

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. By using procurement intelligence solutions, companies may stay up to date on opportunities and changes in national legislation and regulations.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Procurement Tender 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 16, 2024

However, the use of AI necessitates ethical and procedural considerations. To this end, SVAMC AI Guideline 4 attributes accountability for “uncorrected errors or inaccuracies in any output produced by an AI tool” to the parties and their representatives.

Ethics 90

Ethics Data Integration Integrity 90

Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 9, 2024

Spotlight on Ethical and Transparent Corporate Culture The new pilot program underscores DOJ’s commitment to fostering a corporate culture of integrity and accountability, and sends a clear message to would-be whistleblowers and corporate entities alike.

IT 52

IT Corruption Accountability Insurance 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JANUARY 29, 2024

This choice has not taken into account the fact that the currency may fluctuate and become unfavourable, that the lead time may be far too long, and the machine may not arrive when needed. The quote that stands out is from an overseas supplier offering a price that is 20% lower than all the home country quotes.

Global Sourcing 59

Global Sourcing IT Supplier Price 59

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The panel delved into (i) the mechanisms and challenges of dispute resolution in the decentralized space, and (ii) the integration of artificial intelligence (“AI”) into judicial systems and arbitration proceedings and the underlying legal and ethical considerations.

Ethics 52

Ethics Integration Integrity Risk Management 52

Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Section 1533 of the House bill would require a comprehensive review by the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) of DoD’s readiness to conduct cyberspace operations. Reviewing Cyberspace Operations Management.

Networking 173

Networking Data Evaluation Government Contracts 173

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

By focusing on social value, governments demonstrate accountability and purpose. Ethical labour standards are non-negotiable, ensuring workers’ rights and well-being are protected throughout the supply chain. Reporting results enhances accountability and assists in measuring the effectiveness of procurement strategies.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Tender 52

GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Implement robust data governance frameworks to ensure the ethical use of data and protect against breaches,” she said. Agencies must promote accountability, which means being open and honest. It’s also important to prioritize strong data governance and security.

Quality 52

Quality Data Ethics Import 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 17, 2024

If a team member has some accounts queries, are they treating them all individually where they could save them up and just have one meeting? In a process are the people or the machines moving in a way that is effective. Waiting Waiting relates to time wasted by people or machines being stood down when they could be optimised.

Inventory 59

Inventory Manufacturing Transportation Transportation 59

GovLoop

MAY 28, 2024

How to Use AI Responsibly To harness AI’s power ethically, agencies need to invest in responsible AI practices. Don’t forget that even if you aren’t able to attend the day of the training, your registration will allow you to view the session on demand. Join us online Wednesday, June 5 from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m.

Data 59

Data Consulting Ethics Leadership 59

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

My eCISO includes recommendations from popular cyber frameworks such as the Center for Internet Security (CIS), Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and more. This is due to the flexibility and power of the natural language capabilities of the AI tool.

Innovation 78

Innovation Data Education Evaluation 78

GovLoop

OCTOBER 10, 2023

“Too often,” says the White House’s blueprint, “[AI] tools are used to limit our opportunities and prevent our access to critical resources or services. These outcomes are deeply harmful — but they are not inevitable.”

Inventory 52

Inventory Ethics Transparency Data 52

Select GCR

JUNE 12, 2023

It outlines the ethical behavior the company participates in, giving factual information and proven strategies to all of their marketing clients. The team demonstrates integrity and accountability throughout all engagements.” The experience clients get far outweighs any other consulting firm in this industry.

Consulting 52

Consulting Government Government Government Contracts 52

FedInsider

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Key areas of interest include: Data Governance, Data Privacy, Ethical uses of AI and Machine Learning, and practical approaches to multicloud data sharing.

Engineering 98

Engineering Leadership Education Management 98

University of Bristol

OCTOBER 21, 2024

One could be forgiven for simplifying the goal of procurement to ensuring that public money is well spent , which could be further elaborated (following Schooner 2002 ) to encompass promoting integrity and value for money in the award of public contracts, and acting transparently to facilitate accountability.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Public Goods Accountability 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Impact of the Procurement Act 2023 on Framework Agreements New regulations included in the Procurement Act 2023 seek to boost public procurement’s transparency and accountability. This increased accountability results in fairness, mutual trust and competition among the suppliers.

Framework Agreement 52

Framework Agreement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Practically, current issues of consistency and reliability can already be mitigated by human review; experienced lawyers can and obviously should review AI-generated text, just as they already do with work prepared by junior members of their teams, in compliance with their professional, ethical duties.

Ethics 98

Ethics Corruption IT Participation 98

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Before we get too excited, one should consider that AI systems, including emotion AI, still face challenges today, including ethical concerns surrounding data privacy and bias in algorithms, ‘hallucinations,’ and limitations in understanding context. On balance, emotion AI should be embraced, albeit within responsible and ethical boundaries.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Ethics Negotiation Participation 52

GovLoop

MARCH 27, 2023

Legal feasibility: Does the proposed project conform to the necessary legal, ethical, and contractual requirements and obligations, such as federal and state laws, security requirements and agency-specific policies? ACT-IAC recommends developing a high- fidelity prototype to test technical feasibility and get stakeholder buy-in.

Ethics 59

Ethics Distribution IT Evaluation 59