Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 14, 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.”

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Redstone Government Consulting

JUNE 12, 2024

The Costpoint group at Redstone Governtment Consulting concluded a great event with Deltek in April during which DCAA representatives gave a keynote session on Accounting System Requirements (or SF1408). Just reading the SF1408 can be confusing or make the requirements seem complicated.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Whether it’s a missed deadline, unprofessional behavior or maybe even a commitment issue, there are certain behaviors that supervisors have to hold their employees accountable for. Here are a few top takeaways from the session: Accountability Begins with You: “You have to think ‘me’ first,” said Smith.

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Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 23, 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.”

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Redstone Government Consulting

OCTOBER 4, 2023

One key feature that makes Deltek Costpoint the top solution for government contractors is its ability to manage the segregation of direct and indirect costs , especially through its Project Account Groups.

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Redstone Government Consulting

APRIL 29, 2024

The Costpoint team at Redstone GCI recently concluded a great event with Deltek, during which DCAA representatives gave a great keynote session on Accounting System Requirements (or SF1408) , which was followed by another informative session by our group on how Costpoint meets those requirements.

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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.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 14, 2024

Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Decoded: Best Practices for Government Contractors As a government contractor, navigating the complex world of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) can be a daunting task. However, understanding and implementing these standards is crucial for maintaining compliance and ensuring the success of your business.

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FedScoop

MARCH 19, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service needs to pick up the pace on finalizing its IT modernization plans or risk falling short of the transformational potential it’s been afforded by a multibillion-dollar funding infusion, according to a new Government Accountability Office report. The tax agency said it spent $3.3

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The removal of the signature requirement for those 13 forms will account for 1 million submissions in volume annually, the SSA said, adding that customers could upload several of those forms online. These efforts ensure we maintain strong anti-fraud protections while removing onerous requirements that are not serving their intended purposes.”

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Redstone Government Consulting

JUNE 19, 2024

In the June 18, 2024 Federal Register , the Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB) put out a notification that it was looking for input on how Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) applicability should be handled when it comes to Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) (i.e., Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts).

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Special Operations Command, has assumed the position of account executive for the Special Operations Command unit of SOS International.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 8, 2024

Introduction to CAS 405 and Unallowable Costs In the complex world of government contracting, understanding and properly accounting for unallowable costs as per Cost Accounting Standard (CAS) 405 is crucial for success. Ready to enhance your CAS 405 compliance and overall contracting proficiency?

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Cloud FinOps is a financial management discipline that creates accountability around cloud usage to help your agency successfully budget for this tech. The organization also needed to easily understand the cloud spend of each department so it could apply a central management fee to each.

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Redstone Government Consulting

JULY 15, 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) related to operating revenue and lease accounting.

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FedScoop

MAY 8, 2024

The bill’s requirements come directly from recommendations in a September 2023 Government Accountability Office study that Connolly requested. The bill’s requirements come directly from recommendations in a September 2023 Government Accountability Office study that Connolly requested. “I Gerry Connolly, D-Va.,

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The intent of this program is to redefine the moving experience of our military personnel and their families, and to deploy an IT backbone with intelligence to retain data and knowledge that allows for optimization and importantly, accountability. So in short, a delay of one year. So I expect more noise in that sense. No, I’m not.

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PNWC's Government Contracting Update

JUNE 11, 2024

This interview focuses on Accounting and Timekeeping systems and other requirements of the SF 1408 (Accounting Systems). We have no first-hand experience with this particular software although it seems to have a lot of features necessary for Government contract accounting. You can access the interview here.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS), administered by HealthEquity, Inc., FSAFEDS provides three account options to support the needs of employees and their families. All three work by automatically deducting money from each paycheck — before payroll taxes —and putting it into an account.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

JANUARY 31, 2024

This Cost Corner focuses accounting for unallowable costs. The applicable Cost Principle is FAR 31.201-6, Accounting for Unallowable Costs. 28] Conclusion This article has addressed accounting for unallowable costs. 5] We will address expressly unallowable costs, including penalties, in further detail in the next Cost Corner.

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GovSpend

DECEMBER 21, 2023

So I thought it might be good to revisit the topic of account plans, specifically as it relates to federal contracting. So I thought it might be good to revisit the topic of account plans, specifically as it relates to federal contracting. It is an essential tool for ensuring the success of any company.

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FedScoop

MAY 28, 2024

In February 2024, the bureau said it was in the last phase of evaluation but an award wouldn’t be made until bid protest challenges to the contract filed with the Government Accountability Office were resolved. The new agreement will serve as the primary vehicle for the agency’s IT services for the next eight years.

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GovSpend

DECEMBER 21, 2023

So I thought it might be good to revisit the topic of account plans, specifically as it relates to federal contracting. So I thought it might be good to revisit the topic of account plans, specifically as it relates to federal contracting. It is an essential tool for ensuring the success of any company.

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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. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and as a product and strategy lead at the U.S.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 14, 2024

Government Accountability Office has sustained an HP Inc. unit's protest over a U.S. Air Force information technology deal, saying the winning bidder didn't properly show whether monitors it offered complied with the Trade Agreements Act.

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Government Contracts

JULY 25, 2024

Government Accountability Office upheld the U.S. Space Force's $30.2 million IT deal, rejecting claims that the eventual award-holder had revised too much of its bid after being allowed to alter parts of its proposal.

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FedScoop

MARCH 28, 2024

EHR was later suspended in 2023 as part of a reset, and the department noted that it was working toward holding Oracle Cerner accountable for delivering high-quality services. The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking comments on a draft federal health IT strategic plan.

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FedScoop

MARCH 22, 2024

Tasked with managing federal use of spectrum, the NTIA has already identified the IT systems that it aims to modernize and submitted a contract order for acquisition planning support, the GAO notes. The GAO report pushes NTIA to follow the watchdog’s cost estimating and assessment guide and pursue independent cost estimates as it moves forward.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

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. From healthcare management and social safety net technology to managing vaccine sign-ups during the pandemic , governments simply need to buy IT better.

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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.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 3, 2024

It All Adds Up” is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest government contract accounting, cost, and pricing developments. What are the various price analysis techniques available to the world’s largest buyer of goods and services? “It View the full article

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 11, 2024

It All Adds Up” is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest government contract accounting, cost, and pricing developments. Our Two Cents In this second inaugural episode of It All Adds Up, Nicole Owren-Wiest and Erin Rankin riff on why they care so much about government contracts cost and pricing – and why you should, too. “It

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FedScoop

JUNE 28, 2024

There is a draft version of the guidance, according to Michelle Sager, managing director of the Government Accountability Office’s strategic issues team, but the GAO has not seen it. Greater transparency will help bring more accountability, as well as efficiency, to government operations.”

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 22, 2024

Introduction Application owners are committed to developing new applications and enhancing existing ones rapidly as a top business priority. To tackle this challenge, it is imperative that you design your systems with a comprehensive understanding of how your workloads will perform in real-world scenarios.

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FedScoop

MAY 29, 2024

But they also noted that the Office of Management and Budget required agencies to designate CAIOs at the executive level in an effort to improve accountability for AI issues. He will continue in his role as National Coordinator for Health IT during the search for a permanent Chief AI Officer.”

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FedScoop

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The automations, which require basic knowledge of IRS and accounting protocols, run the gamut in terms of complexity and frequently call for coordination between multiple external systems. Federal agencies have increasingly looked to RPA “bots” to offload basic but cumbersome processes to free humans up to focus on higher-quality work.

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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 next phase of the government’s CX journey — removing barriers to employee success — demands adoption of common technology tools that foster seamless collaboration and communication, GAO notes.

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