FedScoop

APRIL 25, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security is by most accounts the largest federal civilian agency, the largest federal law enforcement agency, and the federal agency with [the] most daily interactions with the public,” said Boyce in a LinkedIn post Thursday. “As Citizenship and Immigration Services, and as a product and strategy lead at the U.S.

IT 114

IT Inventory Budget Engineering 114

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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.

Public Procurement 140

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement IT 140

AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A multi-account strategy is important for Amazon Web Services (AWS) public sector customers because it is the foundation of cloud governance and compliance. Public sector customers using a shared account model can improve security and operational efficiency by adopting a multi-account strategy.

Accountability 59

Accountability Professional Services Distribution Management 59

Capital Edge Consulting

DECEMBER 5, 2024

In government contracting, maintaining a DCAA-approved accounting system is crucial. The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) enforces strict guidelines to ensure that contractors accounting systems meet the standards required for compliance. Key Takeaways: Overview of DCAA Approved Accounting System essentials.

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Government Contracts Consulting 52

Import and Trade Remedies

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

On 24 September, the European Commission (“ Commission ”) announced that, as a general policy measure, it would start automatically registering imports of products subject to anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations, including in ongoing investigations. of increased imports during the investigation).

Import 59

Import Budget Accountability IT 59

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. The Coast Guard is one of the smallest military services — but it has a big mission. The new vessels are not coming online as quickly as they hoped that they would.

IT 105

IT Data Efficiency Accountability 105

GovCon & Trade

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

On October 26, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) sent its annual bid protest report to Congress, which reflected a dramatic increase in protests filed following four straight years of decline. The report provides important insights into the current state of GAO bid protests. An increase in overall protests.

Bidding 147

Bidding Sustainability Evaluation Procurement 147

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

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.”

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JANUARY 9, 2025

Its important for us to be accountable to them and understand they are the end user and beneficiary of our procurement. What we thought about when I came into MOCS was transparency by default, and understanding that we are accountable to taxpayers. This is an enormous amount of spending, more than most U.S.

Participation 104

Participation Government Contracts Government Government 104

FedScoop

JUNE 7, 2024

With that in mind, the watchdog pointed to the usefulness of its AI accountability framework. The AI Framework emphasizes the importance of documentation to help ensure that the AI system’s objectives are met,” the GAO wrote. “It The IRS first piloted AI techniques for sampling tax returns in NRP audits during the 2019 filing season.

Transparency 102

Transparency Accountability Import IT 102

Federal News Network

JULY 11, 2024

Just as important as obtaining contracts with companies to help fulfill an agency’s mission, is the ability to end them properly. Interview transcript: Eric White Just as important as obtaining contracts with companies to help fulfill an agency’s mission is the ability to end them properly. Eric White Gotcha, okay.

IT 85

IT Contract Import Networking 85

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 19, 2024

On-premises models over-provision to account for spikes and growth, risking underutilized capacity. To fully harness the cloud’s potential, organizations should shift their mindset and adopt procurement processes that let them successfully evaluate options and choose the best solution. Workloads typically follow fluctuating demand curves.

Procurement 80

Procurement IT Price Sustainability 80

GovLoop

JANUARY 30, 2024

People most valued having a flexible schedule, with 77% of respondents ranking it “very important.” Working in an inclusive environment was the next priority, at 61%, and then having access to the latest technology and tools came in fourth, with 51% of respondents ranking it “very important.”

Leadership 98

Leadership Import Accountability Efficiency 98

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Transparency and accountability are crucial to maintaining public trust and require clear policies on surveillance use and data access.” Additionally, it’s important to plan for the entire product lifecycle, factoring in system maintenance, upgrades and eventual replacement when considering budget constraints.”

Purchasing 110

Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 110

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 120

Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 120

Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 2, 2024

The disproportionate rate of retaliation faced by internal whistleblowers underscores the importance of offering protections to internal whistleblowers,” said Kohn. Barnett had internally raised claims concerning quality and safety in Boeing’s manufacturing process. Whistleblowers like Mr. Barnett deserve to live and to be celebrated.”

Quality 105

Quality Accountability Corruption Manufacturing 105

Redstone Government Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2024

QuickBooks Online is one of the most used accounting software for small to medium-sized businesses. However, some people fail to realize the importance of each report and do not really understand how to utilize them to their full potential. The same is true for small businesses in the government contracting sector.

Government 80

Government Government Utilities Accountability 80

Federal News Network

MAY 30, 2024

Dan Ramish Well, Tom, nontraditional defense contractors are defined to include all contractors that do not have a subcontract or contract subject to full cost accounting standards coverage and have not had one in the preceding year. Dan Ramish Yes, it’s a real deterrent, all the rules that apply in federal procurement.

Supplier 84

Supplier Innovation Price Accountability 84

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

Inside Government Contracts

AUGUST 21, 2023

Section 804 of the House-enacted version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 would establish a “loser pays” pilot program to require contractors to reimburse the Department of Defense for costs incurred in “processing” bid protests that are ultimately denied by the Government Accountability Office.

Bidding 130

Bidding Quality Sustainability Accountability 130

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 4, 2024

Panelists emphasized the importance of defining what “responsible” and “equitable” mean in terms of AI. Panelists also discussed the importance of workforce training and education, as well as developing the next generation of students and financial services experts. Kelly added that the U.S. Diversity of thought creates new solutions.

Innovation 115

Innovation Education Public Goods Collaboration 115

GovCon & Trade

DECEMBER 5, 2023

On November 21, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) denied an unsuccessful bidder’s protest, arguing that the terms of a solicitation were biased and that the awardee failed to comply with a mandatory solicitation requirement. In addition, the decision illustrates the importance of demonstrating prejudice.

Bidding 147

Bidding Evaluation Consulting Import 147

FedScoop

JANUARY 17, 2024

Failing or choosing not to adopt policies and regulations on the development and use of facial recognition technology would effectively cede decisionmaking and rulemaking on these important questions of great public concern entirely to the private sector and the marketplace.” The report’s authors said it’s incumbent upon the U.S.

Risk Management 112

Risk Management Accountability Evaluation Sustainability 112

FedScoop

APRIL 12, 2024

The Government Accountability Office has modernization on its mind for fiscal 2025, with a report on its budget request released this week aimed in part at fueling the congressional watchdog’s embrace of cloud technology. In requesting from Congress $916 million in appropriated funds — up 6.5% from its FY2024 ask — and another $59.8

Budget 88

Budget Accountability Data Innovation 88

Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 9, 2024

The federal government needs more sunshine to bring accountability—but ATF’s original memo was shady.” The federal government needs more sunshine to bring accountability—but ATF’s original memo was shady.” This importance of whistleblowers knowing their rights cannot be overstated”.

Accountability 84

Accountability Import Networking Government 84

GovCon & Trade

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

On December 21, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) dismissed a protest by ELS, an unsuccessful bidder on a Department of Defense (DOD) task order opportunity, concluding that it did not have jurisdiction to consider it. GAO reasoned that because “the value of the task order [was] below $25,000,000. 4106(f)(1) and 10 U.S.C.

Bidding 147

Bidding Thresholds Price Evaluation 147

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 frequency with which the technologies are used makes proper cybersecurity protocols all the more important — especially given the target on IoT’s metaphorical back.

Inventory 115

Inventory Transportation Transportation Accountability 115

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 19, 2024

Prerequisites In order to follow along, you should have the following prerequisites: An AWS account with access to the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions. Solution overview AWS GovCloud (US) plays a crucial role in supporting public sector workloads by providing a dedicated cloud environment to meet stringent regulatory and compliance requirements.

Import 122

Import Data Quality Efficiency 122

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 81

Accountability Networking Data Management 81

Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 22, 2024

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) kicked off Sunshine Week on March 11 with remarks on the Senate floor about the importance of whistleblowers in promoting transparency and accountability. He further noted that “whistleblowers are patriots and our most powerful tool in rooting out waste, fraud, abuse and misconduct.”

Whistle-blowing 85

Whistle-blowing Accountability Education Transparency 85

FedScoop

JUNE 5, 2024

But he added that it can’t spend “weeks reviewing a model or reviewing one use case” and has to look at how it can “enable the organization to innovate” while still taking inequities and constraints into account. Officials also noted that important criteria for the agency’s own use of the technology are transparency and consistency.

Ethics 98

Ethics Transparency Innovation Inventory 98

Whistleblower Network News

AUGUST 14, 2024

billion sanction emphasizes how important whistleblowers can be in protecting public funds from fraud. billion sanction emphasizes how important whistleblowers can be in protecting public funds from fraud. On August 8, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that it ordered FTX Trading Ltd.

Retail 106

Retail Import Accountability Networking 106

GovLoop

JULY 26, 2024

In the Years Since In 2020, the ADA turned 30 years old, and the day was marked by historical accounts and reflections about how life has changed for people with disabilities and how our perception of the disabled has changed, in large part because of the ADA. It became known as “the Capitol Crawl.”

Transportation 110

Transportation Transportation Participation Accountability 110

Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 16, 2024

This letter will demonstrate how important best-practice whistleblower programs are to the international anti-corruption community. The new DOJ program will concentrate on whistleblower rewards in asset forfeiture cases, aiming to close gaps in current whistleblower award laws.

Corruption 99

Corruption Accountability Networking Import 99

Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Analysts who work to expose corruption in the mining sector are particularly important for ensuring a just transition. In December, the United Nations held the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in Atlanta.

Corruption 115

Corruption Whistle-blowing Finance Utilities 115

Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 5, 2024

This important anti-retaliation mechanism ensures the whistleblowers are able to continue working as their case is being evaluated and argued,” Nelson continued. Later that year, Dr. Gulden and Dr. Burch were fired. Gulden and Burch have appealed this decision.

Import 91

Import Media Evaluation Accountability 91

FedScoop

APRIL 26, 2024

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.

Balance 88

Balance Electronics Accountability Budget 88