Redstone Government Consulting

APRIL 25, 2024

Cost Accounting Standard (CAS) 420 outlines accounting standards for Independent Research and Development (IR&D) and Bid & Proposal (B&P) costs incurred by government contractors, ensuring consistent and transparent reporting.

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Redstone Government Consulting

OCTOBER 30, 2024

CAS 411 provides criteria for accounting for the measurement and assignment of material costs to cost objectives and follows generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). If you don’t have contracts subject to full CAS, then FAR 31.205-26 Material costs requires contractors to implement GAAP when accounting for material.

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ExecutiveBiz

JUNE 20, 2024

Jason Motte has been appointed as strategic account manager of federal mission support at Rancher Government. In his new role, Motte will use his knowledge of cyber operations and strategic initiatives to help customers embrace digital transformation, the Reston, Virginia-based company announced Thursday. Air Force and U.S.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 10, 2024

A shrinking number of companies seem to want to do business with the federal government. Jim Wesloh Well, we focus on government contract accounting, including timekeeping expense reports, the entire general ledger and project management and project reports. Especially small businesses. Jim Wesloh Yes. Jim Wesloh Yes.

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FedScoop

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The Modernizing Data Practices to Improve Government Act ( H.R. calls for an extension to the council’s lifespan until 2031, while also requiring the CDO Council to report to Congress about data governance challenges that prevent the adoption of emerging tech across the federal landscape. 10151 ), introduced by Reps. Summer Lee, D-Pa.,

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Redstone Government Consulting

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Every small business that receives a Federal Government cost reimbursable contract is expected, by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), to have a “sound internal control environment, accounting framework, and organizational structure.”

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Federal News Network

MAY 15, 2024

Sikorsky Aircraft and the Defense Department have been arguing in court for the past 17 years, over the company’s compliance with cost-accounting standards. One reason it has been running so long is the government keeps asserting violations but takes no action. The way you implement that is somewhat up to you. Zach Prince Yes.

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FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

An audit of four agencies found they’d implemented continuous monitoring for only three of 15 systems collectively as of May 2023, according to the Government Accountability Office. CSPM can…

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Want to start selling to governments but dont know where to begin? This guide breaks down the crucial steps: identifying contracting opportunities, understanding procurement processes, and building relationships with government buyers. Dive in to learn strategies that can help you secure lucrative government contracts.

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Redstone Government Consulting

JULY 10, 2024

In the June 27, 2024 Federal Register , the Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB) put out a notification that it was looking for input on its efforts to conform Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for Compensated Personal Absence (CAS 408) and Depreciation of Tangible Capital Assets (CAS 409).

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GovCon & Trade

OCTOBER 19, 2023

We defined CSOs as “another pathway for nontraditional technology companies to provide goods and services to the federal government. We recently authored an article for Reuters examining Commercial Solutions Openings, a contracting mechanism through the Department of Defense (DoD), which seeks innovative commercial technologies or services.

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FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2022

The role of the federal government in citizens’ everyday lives has drastically changed over the past two years. Between the pandemic, record-breaking data breaches, ransomware attacks and the shift to virtual services, federal agencies are looking for ways to continue developing their technology services to meet changing needs.

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FedTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Agencies don’t always implement their continuous monitoring plans because that would require a new philosophy toward cloud security, according to Dave Hinchman, director of IT and cyber at the Government Accountability Office.

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FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2024

Agencies’ push to enhance the customer experience has reached a critical juncture, according to a recent Government Accountability Office report. The Office of Management and Budget has been at the forefront of this effort by setting CX goals, identifying leaders and dedicating resources to staffing and technology improvements.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 9, 2025

It calls on the Defense Department and the Government Accountability Office to develop a plan to test a novel idea: having companies that lose bid protests to repay DoD for legal costs. What are the differences in the conditions under which the government could recover? Tom Temin: OK, so what is the gambit now?

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GovCon & Trade

DECEMBER 21, 2023

I recently authored an article for Law360’s Expert Analysis column outlining a joint notice issued by the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO), which offers guidance to government contractors regarding entity eligibility determination (EED) requirements for joint ventures.

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Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Want to expand your small business with government contracts? This article covers how a small business government contractor can qualify, find opportunities, and thrive in this space. government has ramped up efforts to reserve more contracts specifically for small businesses. Recognizing the potential, the U.S.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 3, 2024

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. These are the latest among a host of story lines in the federal acquisition community.

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Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Fraud in the government contracting process costs taxpayers untold dollars each year,” said U.S. We will continue to work with our federal law enforcement partners to investigate and pursue those who commit government contracting fraud.” Attorney Prim F. Escalona for the Northern District of Alabama. “We

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Whistleblower Network News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Following a four-week bench trial, Gen Digital was found liable “for making knowing false claims to the United States when it mispresented its commercial sales practices during the negotiation and subsequent performance of a General Services Administration (GSA) contract,” according to the government.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Want to bid on government jobs? Discover how to navigate the process and secure government contracts for your business. Key Takeaways Bidding on government contracts presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially small enterprises, with substantial revenue and credibility benefits.

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Select GCR

MARCH 4, 2025

How do I get government contracts? Key Takeaways Government contracts offer significant growth opportunities for small businesses, with federal agencies allocating at least 23% of contracting dollars to small businesses annually. The federal government has a strong commitment to supporting small businesses in federal contracting.

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FedScoop

MAY 15, 2024

At the time, their recommended investment would have doubled government research and development spending. Lawmakers also underscored the need to fund accounts that haven’t reached their full funding potential under the CHIPS and Science Act, “particularly those related to AI.”

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 24, 2025

Last weeks FAR & Beyond blog launched the Coalitions Government Procurement Efficiency List (GPEL) for the new federal market. The GPEL will be shared with key stakeholders across government. Procurement is the great enabler leveraging the private sector to support every aspect of government operations.

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FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2023

In May, the Government Accountability Office examined cloud security practices at four federal agencies: the U.S. With an often wider footprint than onsite data centers of the past, the cloud can also expose agencies to additional cyber risks.

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FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2022

It’s almost like a game of whack-a-mole,” says Kevin Walsh, director of IT and cybersecurity at the Government Accountability Office. “As No matter how many legacy systems a federal agency tries to upgrade, another will age into antique status right behind them.

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Redstone Government Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2024

QuickBooks Online is one of the most used accounting software for small to medium-sized businesses. The same is true for small businesses in the government contracting sector. Let’s look at three essential reports you need to use as a government contractor for QuickBooks Online.

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Redstone Government Consulting

MAY 7, 2024

If you want to provide cloud-based services to Federal Agencies, you will need to get your service approved through the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) managed by the FedRAMP Program Management Office.

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FedScoop

DECEMBER 5, 2024

According to the Government Accountability Office, three agencies said they wouldn’t be able to finish their IoT inventories by Sept. The law also required 23 civilian federal agencies to implement IoT cybersecurity requirements, though a waiver process was to be established by OMB.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Over the course of several months, the ITVMO, the Office of Management and Budget and Microsofts federal division discussed the governments requests and proposed additional ways to establish a strategic partnership, Stanton wrote in the blog obtained by Federal News Network. billion in spending.

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Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 30, 2025

Qualified whistleblowers are eligible to receive monetary awards of 10-30% of the monies collected by the government in action aided by their disclosure. The Wall Street Journal reports that the Department of Government Efficiency (‘DOGE’) will target cuts at agencies including the SEC.

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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. The government wastes billions and billions on duplicative and overlapping activities. Lines of business.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

Government contractors on the whole are optimistic about future business. They expect more growth as the government adopts artificial intelligence. Generally, the government contracting markets have been relatively insulated from the economic conditions. And the government spending itself never actually goes down.

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FedTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

For example, after the 14th FITARA scorecard was released this summer, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform and the Government Accountability Office suggested that data center closures, once a key metric, might be dropped from future scorecards because agencies have already…

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The firm offers solutions for cities , other governments and corrections. Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently. In 2024, governments face challenges when they buy technology, Cunningham tells Co-op Solutions.

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Whistleblower Network News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The DOJ alleges that Lockheed Martin violated the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) which mandates that when negotiating sole source contracts, the government has access to the cost or pricing data that the offeror used when developing its proposal. Qui tam whistleblowers are eligible to receive between 15 and 30% of the governments recovery.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

In my experience working with city governments, I’ve seen firsthand cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Sacramento, and St. These factors mean that governments must do more with less. Today’s situation has become increasingly dire for many municipalities that once relied on robust federal funding and a strong market.

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