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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.”
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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. said in a statement.
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Select GCR
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a law that provides individuals with the right to access information held by the government. The main purpose of the FOIA is to promote transparency and openness in government by letting the public request and obtain government records. Check for Pre-existing Information.
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FedScoop
JUNE 7, 2024
The following year, the NRP sample was approximately 1,500, all selected with the AI-informed process, and in 2021, 4,000 returns were picked based on two different AI samples. With that in mind, the watchdog pointed to the usefulness of its AI accountability framework.
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FedScoop
MARCH 28, 2024
HHS’s Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), which released the draft Wednesday, establishes the following four goals: “promote health and wellness, enhance the delivery and experience of care, accelerate research and innovation and connect the health system with health data.”
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Extract Systems
APRIL 9, 2024
A recent survey conducted by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) sheds light on the current situation, revealing that while progress is being made, there's still a long road ahead. Transparency, the first pillar of TEA, involves making AI usage and functionality clear and comprehensible.
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FedScoop
APRIL 9, 2024
As the IRS’s Direct File pilot approaches the end of its 2024 runway, a new watchdog report finds that the tax agency’s cost estimates for the program were incomplete and would need “a comprehensive accounting” ahead of a potential takeoff in 2025. We found this as well.
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Open Contracting Partnership
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Malaysia must set out clear principles for all public procurement procedures in a single piece of overarching legislation and create a robust and comprehensive public procurement law rooted in open contracting principles – putting transparency, competition, and efficiency at the forefront.
Whistleblower Network News
MARCH 8, 2024
The ATF memo fails to explicitly inform ATF employees of their Constitutional and statutory right to make protected disclosures of wrongdoing and misconduct to Congress, inspectors general (IG), and the Office of Special Counsel (OSC),” wrote Grassley. Grassley claims that this omission violates the Whistleblower Protection Act.
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Public Contracting Institute
APRIL 1, 2024
In the era of digital transformation, blockchain technology emerges as a beacon of hope for enhancing transparency and integrity in public procurements. By leveraging blockchain’s capabilities, these entities can significantly mitigate corruption risks, streamline operations, and foster a more transparent procurement environment.
Open Contracting Partnership
MARCH 28, 2024
More often than not, public procurement of technology is viewed as non-transparent, uncompetitive, poorly planned, inefficient, costly, and having high failure rates. They are encouraging dialogue about who bought what from whom to improve visibility and accountability over the spending and the improved outcomes seen in the examples provided.
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Whistleblower Network News
AUGUST 23, 2024
In his speech, Grassley highlighted different examples of how whistleblowers have provided his office with information to help increase transparency and accountability within the federal government. “The task of supporting whistleblowers doesn’t start and stop with this very day, every year, that we honor whistleblowers.
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Open Contracting Partnership
DECEMBER 19, 2023
At 2 am on Saturday morning, the day after the 10th Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) was meant to end in Atlanta, exhausted negotiators finally adopted a resolution on “ Promoting transparency and integrity in public procurement in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ”.
FedScoop
JUNE 28, 2024
The Chief Data Officers Council was created in compliance with the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 to promote data-sharing across the federal landscape and assist agencies with the implementation of transparent data practices called for in the OPEN Government Data Act. Willam Timmons, R-S.C.,
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FedScoop
JUNE 5, 2024
That phone number serves as a way for the public to provide information to the agency. 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.
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FedScoop
MAY 2, 2024
That notice said that either an “unauthorized” actor or actors obtained access to company email accounts between March 2 and July 13 of that year — though Chemonics couldn’t identify the specific emails that were impacted, the company said in the disclosure. The extent to which different types of information were released is unclear.
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FedScoop
DECEMBER 4, 2024
This bipartisan legislation will enable the federal government to operate more effectively, more efficiently and more transparently,” he added. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., meanwhile, noted that the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee estimated that the legislation could save taxpayers up to $5 billion a year.
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FedScoop
AUGUST 20, 2024
In a report made public Monday , the Government Accountability Office outlined 37 total priority recommendations to improve how the Office of Management and Budget encourages adequate technology-related practices across the federal landscape.
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Public Contracting Institute
JULY 5, 2024
In the complex world of government contracting, understanding and implementing Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) is crucial for success. Today, we’re diving deep into CAS 406, which focuses on establishing and adhering to cost accounting periods.
Whistleblower Network News
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
MKSS has led transparency and anti-corruption movements across India, including for the Right to Information, minimum wage, protection for gig workers, and more. Dey has been recognized for his grassroots activism, most recently being named one of 11 worldwide Anti-Corruption Champions by the U.S.
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Whistleblower Network News
JULY 15, 2024
In a letter filed with the SEC, representation for the whistleblowers called for a federal investigation into OpenAI’s policies, demanding changes to ensure a culture of transparency and accountability as the industry races to develop artificial intelligence. We must have a culture of transparency, openness, and honest debate.
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FedScoop
APRIL 10, 2024
The Department of Veterans Affairs provided Congress with a “long overdue” update Tuesday on efforts to modernize its supply chain, fielding questions from lawmakers about the department’s transparency regarding the plan. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., said during the hearing.
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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.”
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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. Transparency on legal and regulatory frameworks To make e-GP systems work effectively, it’s essential to have supportive legislative arrangements in place.
GovCon Wire
MAY 14, 2024
By Amy Hilbert, executive vice president of government solutions at Casepoint In an era where transparency and accountability are paramount, the Freedom of Information Act stands as a critical tool for citizens seeking access to government records.
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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.
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FedScoop
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The AI Research, Innovation and Accountability Act of 2023 , introduced Wednesday by Sens. It will put in place commonsense safeguards for the highest-risk applications of AI — like in our critical infrastructure — and improve transparency for policymakers and consumers.” John Thune, R-S.D., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.,
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Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
For years, the benefits of transparency as a policy tool to increase accountability and counter corruption have been lauded. In public procurement, this has given rise to a global movement promoting procurement data transparency, a.k.a. Instead, authority over information has been centralised within the government.
ExecutiveBiz
APRIL 8, 2024
Aaron Jacob , head of accounting solutions at TaxBit , said new crypto asset accounting guidance from the Federal Accounting Standards Board is expected to encourage the adoption of digital assets as it provides more clarity on accounting, reporting and disclosure of such assets.
Whistleblower Network News
JUNE 12, 2024
I strongly agree we should have an annual designated National Whistleblowers Day to acknowledge their inestimable contributions to government accountability and transparency,” Dellinger added.
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Open Contracting Partnership
JULY 21, 2023
David is the founder of reAcción , a grassroots anti-corruption civil society organization that empowers young people in Paraguay to fight for government transparency and social accountability. Most e-governance technology that attempts to turn citizen feedback into actionable recommendations, is really about upward accountability.
Inter-American Development Bank
FEBRUARY 19, 2023
Digital transformation is changing how government agencies relate to citizens, allowing them to meet their constituents’ needs faster, fairer, and more transparently. CACAO stands for Accounting and Organizational Data Storage and Consultation System. One promising area for governments is the creation of Tax Administrations 3.0
Open Contracting Partnership
AUGUST 14, 2023
Working with the Ukrainian government, especially the Ministry and Agency for Restoration as well as our friends in the RISE Ukraine Coalition , we were delighted to unveil the demo version of a Digital Reconstruction Ecosystem for Accountable Management (DREAM) in June, to lead on making the reconstruction digitally coordinated and accountable.
GovLoop
MAY 26, 2023
By definition, data ethics refers to the norms of behavior that promote appropriate judgments and accountability when acquiring, managing or using data. 4 Basic Principles of Data Ethics Ownership: Individuals own their data or their information.
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Whistleblower Network News
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Individuals can disclose information relevant to potential FCPA violations to the SEC. Government contractors have an obligation to be fully transparent about their cost and pricing data when they seek an award of a sole source contract,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M.
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FedScoop
AUGUST 22, 2024
to take action on the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act by the end of this session, referring to the bill to bolster transparency and communication in IT spending across federal agencies as “must-pass legislation.” Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.,
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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.
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Open Contracting Partnership
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Transparency International UK (TI-UK) just dropped a damning report on the UK’s pandemic-era procurement of PPE. Plenty of other countries let their professionals run the show with more transparent, better structured processes. Transparency was MIA In a crisis, transparency and trust are key.
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AWS Public Sector
AUGUST 6, 2024
This targeted approach offers clearer accountability, enhanced transparency, simplified risk assessment, and focused testing procedures. Privacy by design ensures that good privacy practices are built into your information systems, business processes, products, and services.
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FedInsider
MARCH 4, 2024
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GovLoop
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
An interview with Marty Sullivan, Director of the Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts, and Tim Holthoff, Director of the Arkansas Court Information Systems Division Arkansas has long been a national leader in providing public access to court information.
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GovLoop
OCTOBER 9, 2023
By being transparent and accountable from the moment a complaint is filed through to its resolution, agencies can maintain that trust. It gives everyone a common spot to find all the information they need. During times of tension, it’s easy for employees to lose trust in their agencies.
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Federal News Network
OCTOBER 3, 2024
A Government Accountability Office report from last December found 1,200 existing use cases, but most of the reported AI use cases are “in the planning phase, and not yet in production. OMB’s Miller said the memo focused on concepts like interoperability, transparency, data portability and intellectual property rights. “We
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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.” “Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently.
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