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How Federal Agencies Can Effectively Plan Upgrades for Aging IT

FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As federal agencies modernized their technology solutions over the past several years, they have upgraded their networks, moved to hybrid cloud architectures and adopted shared services. However, there are always more upgrades to do. One federal IT official recently told FedTech it is “almost like a game of whack-a-mole.”

Supply Chain

Supply Chain IT Accountability Networking

Migrating to a multi-account strategy for public sector customers

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

Accountability Professional Services Distribution Management

Pick Out Threats in Federal Networks With IP Packet Capture

FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Federal government cybersecurity breaches rose by 453 percent between fiscal years 2016 and 2021, according to the Government Accountability Office. To combat and overcome these threats, federal IT administrators can use IP packet capture to examine network traffic for security threats using Microsoft Network Monitor (Netmon).

Networking

Networking Accountability Government Government

Samherji vs. Odee: Art, Accountability, and the Limits of Parody

Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Credit for photo – Davíð Þór Guðlaugsson The post Samherji vs. Odee: Art, Accountability, and the Limits of Parody appeared first on Whistleblower Network News. Shortly after the fake website launch, Samherji issued a statement denouncing the spoof and then initiated legal proceedings in London.

Accountability

Accountability Networking IT

Several agencies haven’t met IoT cybersecurity requirements, GAO says

FedScoop

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 required the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Office of Management and Budget to develop guidance for securely procuring IoT — networked technology and devices typically connected to physical objects like buildings, vehicles and other infrastructure.

Inventory

Inventory Transportation Transportation Accountability

DoD’s multibillion dollar moving contract overcomes latest IT integration hurdle

Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Federal News Network reported in January that few, if any of DoD’s current moving providers are willing to take part in the GHC contract , partly because the rates HomeSafe is offering are significantly lower than what DoD is currently paying the companies under its existing moving system, known as DP3. “The So in short, a delay of one year.

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Integration Integrity IT Contract

Accounting software keeps small business out of federal market

Federal News Network

JUNE 10, 2024

Jim Wesloh Well, we focus on government contract accounting, including timekeeping expense reports, the entire general ledger and project management and project reports. Or do the accounting for my government programs, and not worry about commercial contracts if they had the commercial contracts before? Especially small businesses.

Accountability

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Dell Whistleblower Suit Leads to $4.3 Million Settlement over Non-Competitive Bids to the Army

Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This settlement demonstrates the department’s commitment to hold accountable those who overcharge the government through collusion or other unlawful conduct.” Million Settlement over Non-Competitive Bids to the Army appeared first on Whistleblower Network News. Boynton, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Division.

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Competitive Bidding Bidding Collusion Price

Gen Digital Pays $55 Million False Claims Act Judgment Following Whistleblower Suit and Trial

Whistleblower Network News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The department will hold accountable contractors that knowingly overcharge the United States to enrich themselves,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M. (formerly known as Symantec Corp.) million in a False Claims Act (FCA) judgement stemming from a qui tam whistleblower lawsuit.

Negotiation

Negotiation Demand Price Accountability

Contractor’s dispute over cost-accounting standards has roots dating back 17 years

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. So, what happens, if you’ve got a contract that’s subject to the full cost accounting standards, you have to submit a disclosure statement. Zach Prince Yes.

Accountability

Accountability Demand Contract Government

Coming to a contract protest near you, loser pays legal fees

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. A clause in the Defense Authorization law for 2025 has procurement attorneys sitting up in their chairs. Chris Griesedieck: No, it’s not.

Contract

Contract Procurement Bidding Accountability

New Report Emphasizes Importance of SEC Whistleblower Program in Light of Potential Staffing Issues

Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 30, 2025

This means the SEC would need more help in holding fraudsters accountable. Under the SEC Whistleblower Program , individuals from across the globe may anonymously report securities law violations. Overall, the SEC Whistleblower Program has awarded more than $2.2

Import

Import Efficiency Accountability Networking

Meeting the Requirements of a Mixed IT Environment

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

But the push toward standardization must also take into account that people do their best work when they have the best tools. We’ll explore ways that government agencies are using technology to transform how they deliver services impacting the health, safety, and security of their people. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

IT

IT Participation E-procurement Procurement Strategies

GSA closes in on enterprisewide software deal with Microsoft

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.

Inventory

Inventory Price Purchasing Negotiation

Select GCR featured on Spotlight Digital Network

Select GCR

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Founder & CEO of Select GCR, Jason Bortz featured on Spotlight Digital Network with Damon Roberts. That’s why Founder and CEO of Select GCR , Jason Bortz has been busy lately doing interviews across the country with a variety of news programs like Fox Business Networks Worldwide with Kathy Ireland and more! You name it they buy it.

Networking

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As the Acquisition World Turns: OFPP turns heat up on primes

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.

Thresholds

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How Pearson improves its resilience with AWS Fault Injection Service

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.

IT

IT Engineering Education Integration

Whistleblower Suit Against Lockheed Martin Leads to $29 Million Settlement

Whistleblower Network News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

If a contractor fails to do so, and that failure affects the value of its contract with the government, the Eastern District of Texas will take steps to ensure that the contractor is held accountable. The settlement resolves allegations brought forward by a whistleblower in a qui tam lawsuit.

Negotiation

Negotiation Price Data Sustainability

Qui Tam Whistleblower Awarded Nearly $4 Million After Alleging Improper Billing by UCHealth

Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We will hold accountable health care companies who adopt automatic coding practices that lead to unnecessary and improper billing.” The settlement stems from a qui tam lawsuit filed by a whistleblower. Attorney Matt Kirsch for the District of Colorado. “We The settlement stems from a qui tam whistleblower lawsuit filed by Timothy Sanders.

Demand

Demand Evaluation Accountability Government Contracts

CrowdStrike outage briefly impacted national transplant matching system

FedScoop

JULY 22, 2024

government continues to deal with the aftermath of the CrowdStrike IT failure Friday that created major issues for businesses around the world and impacted many federal institutions, ranging from the agency that handles critical immigration services to a network used to help facilitate organ transplants. An individual employed within the U.S.

Public Private Partnership

Public Private Partnership Networking Procurement Accountability

DoD’s multi-billion dollar moving contract faces another legal challenge

Federal News Network

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Over the past four and a half years, the Defense Department has faced at least four separate rounds of bid protest litigation challenging its multi-billion dollar overhaul of the militarys household goods moving system. Its now gearing up for a fifth. But the plaintiffs argue the circumstances surrounding the militarys $17.9 13 complaint.

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Senators Introduce Bipartisan SEC Whistleblower Reform Act to Bolster SEC Whistleblower Program

Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 26, 2025

Im proud to reintroduce this legislation to increase government accountability by safeguarding the SECs Whistleblower Program, Senator Grassley said. Patriotic whistleblowers root out waste, fraud and abuse taking place in the shadows, and we should thank them for recovering billions of valuable taxpayer dollars. billion to harmed investors.

Import

Import Accountability Networking IT

Justice Department expands its procurement fraud strike force

Federal News Network

MAY 16, 2024

Sometimes federal procurements don’t go according to the rules. Sometimes its worse, when bribes and kickbacks come into play. That’s what the Justice Department’s Procurement Collusion Strike Force tries to discover and prosecute. Now the strike force is expanding, with four new members. Dan Glad Sure. Is it mostly whistleblowers?

Collusion

Collusion Bid Rigging Procurement IT

Coast Guard still faces a lot of obstacles to meeting its missions, from acquisition to personnel challenges

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. There’s just underlying network infrastructure challenges, too, right? Heather MacLeod Absolutely. Is that about right? Heather MacLeod Correct.

IT

IT Data Efficiency Accountability

Hampton Dellinger Drops Lawsuit Over White House Termination

Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 6, 2025

The post Hampton Dellinger Drops Lawsuit Over White House Termination appeared first on Whistleblower Network News. The prior weekend, Judge Amy Berman Jackson had granted Dellinger a preliminary injunction, allowing him to resume his role at the Office of Special Counsel. The Appeals Court decision upended hope for Dellingers reinstatement.

Accountability

Accountability Integration Integrity Networking

IT integration problems are latest setback for DoD’s multibillion dollar moving system overhaul

Federal News Network

DECEMBER 8, 2023

TRANSCOM later rescinded that decision amid a series of bid protests and what the Government Accountability Office said were “pervasive” violations of procurement law. billion over nine years. This time, IT integration problems are to blame. Officials at U.S. So there’s a complete transformation occurring.”

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Integration Integrity IT Transportation

At National Whistleblower Day, Senators Demonstrate Bipartisan Support for Whistleblowers

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. July 30 was National Whistleblower Day and whistleblowers, advocates and government officials gathered on Capitol Hill to celebrate.

Finance

Finance Accountability Transparency Networking

The Department of the Navy adds AWS Marketplace to its Enterprise Software Licensing program

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 27, 2024

Implementing the required controls for AWS Marketplace under the Navy BPA Navy commands can now use AWS Marketplace from their AWS account IDs, by following the procedures in the DoN ESL Ordering Guide for AWS. The Department of the Navy (DoN) modified its blanket purchase agreement (BPA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide U.S.

IT

IT Centralized Purchasing Purchasing Accountability

Add network agility and security with AWS Direct Connect MACsec encryption and AWS Support

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We’ll explore how Direct Connect can handle architectural changes, such as adding or isolating different networks. We’ll also cover adding an additional account boundary for security purposes, and how customers can move their Direct Connect connection to that new account.

Networking

Networking Accountability End to End Data

What happened when the Air Force neglected its biggest plane for too long

Federal News Network

JULY 18, 2024

Lockheed Martin recently won a settlement worth more than $130 million in a protest with the Air Force. The company completed a contract to update the big C5 transport places with new engines. But it also had to do thousands of repairs outside the scope of the contract, and that’s where the disagreements started. Is that the gist of it?

IT

IT Contract Engineering Transportation

Expert Outlines Key Issues with New DOJ Whistleblower Program

Whistleblower Network News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Further Reading: Whistleblowers Must Note 5 Key Differences Of DOJ Program The DOJ’s New Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program: A Victory for Wall Street – A Setback for Accountability The post Expert Outlines Key Issues with New DOJ Whistleblower Program appeared first on Whistleblower Network News. On August 1, the U.S.

Whistle-blowing

Whistle-blowing Participation Accountability Networking

Carahsoft to Market CodeLock’s Cybersecurity Software Offerings to Government Customers; Michael Shrader Quoted

ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Carahsoft Technology has agreed to utilize its reseller network and government procurement vehicles to offer CodeLock 's compliance, accountability and security software to government and public sector customers.

Government

Government Government Utilities Purchasing

Ten years later, agencies still making gains on category management

Federal News Network

MARCH 26, 2025

To celebrate our 25th anniversary in 2025, we’re spotlighting 25 pivotal moments that reshaped the way the government operates. Visit our anniversary page each week as we look back on these defining moments. So for example, there’s no single place a contracting officer can go to find information about existing government wide contracts.

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Category Management Management Purchasing Budget

Government AI funding among priorities in Senate working group roadmap

FedScoop

MAY 15, 2024

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.” Among the accounts the lawmakers listed was the National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships, which is aimed at boosting U.S.

Government

Government Government Accountability Innovation

NIH could use a little more follow through when it comes to ending contracts

Federal News Network

JULY 11, 2024

To learn more about the review, Federal News Network’s Eric White welcomed Amee Wentz, Assistant Regional Inspector General for the Office of Audit Services with HHS OIG. Amee Wentz Right, but first, let’s just talk about and define, like, what a closed contract is. Eric White Gotcha, okay.

IT

IT Contract Import Networking

OSC Plans to Increase Transparency Around Whistleblower Disclosures

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.” On August 30, the U.S.

Transparency

Transparency Accountability Media Leadership

Better Visibility and Control Through Zero Trust

GovLoop

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Controlling access and privileges for users and devices on its networks is another must, ensuring that devices are secured and that network identities don’t have unnecessary privileges. Segmentation has been added to prevent movement within the network without authentication and authorization at each stage.

Networking

Networking Accountability Data IT

For Advocates, Boeing Whistleblower Death Highlights Concerns with Retaliation and Protracted Legal Proceedings

Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 2, 2024

Corruption takes lives and whistleblowers like Mr. Barnett protect the public from the abuse of our trust and keep corporations accountable. NWC has issued an action alert asking whistleblower supporters to urge Congress to hold Boeing accountable by fully investigating and correcting the safety failures Mr. Barnett reported.

Quality

Quality Accountability Manufacturing Corruption

SSA database to flag synthetic identity fraud has cost issues, GAO finds

FedScoop

OCTOBER 14, 2024

According to the Government Accountability Office, the Social Security Administration has spent roughly $62 million on the service but has taken in just $25 million in user fees, putting it off pace to meet the law’s requirement to fully recover the service’s total cost by the end of fiscal year 2027.

Accountability

Accountability Electronics Networking Data

FBI Whistleblower Calls Other to Join in Thanking “Whistleblower Champion” Senator Grassley

Whistleblower Network News

JULY 15, 2024

The cornerstone of the United States’ government is accountability to the people it serves. The post FBI Whistleblower Calls Other to Join in Thanking “Whistleblower Champion” Senator Grassley appeared first on Whistleblower Network News. Whistleblowers put their jobs and reputations on the line to uphold that bedrock principle.

Transparency

Transparency Accountability Networking Government

Genetic Testing Company to Pay $5 Million after Whistleblowers Allege Kickbacks

Whistleblower Network News

AUGUST 7, 2024

The department is committed to holding accountable those who engage in kickback arrangements that undermine the integrity of federal healthcare programs.” Boynton, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Division.

Accountability

Accountability Demand Integration Integrity

Senator Grassley Raises Concern that ATF Memo Violates Whistleblower Protection Act

Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 8, 2024

Failing to inform employees of their right to blow the whistle causes a chilling effect throughout the agency, weakening accountability,” says whistleblower attorney Stephen M. The post Senator Grassley Raises Concern that ATF Memo Violates Whistleblower Protection Act appeared first on Whistleblower Network News.

Whistle-blowing

Whistle-blowing Accountability Transparency Demand

In Landmark AML Case TD Bank to Pay $3.1 Billion in Sanctions

Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

billion to the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). These failures enabled three money laundering networks to collectively transfer more than $670 million through TD Bank accounts between 2019 and 2023.” Billion in Sanctions appeared first on Whistleblower Network News.

Corruption

Corruption Networking Finance Accountability

Key Cyber Security and Software Security Provisions of the House and Senate Versions of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cyber Command would use contractor personnel to perform “critical CMF work roles,” including duties related to network operations, cyber tool development, and exploitation analysis. These provisions include: Enhancing the Readiness and Effectiveness of the Cyber Mission Force. The CMF is the U.S. Cyber Command’s “action arm.”

Networking

Networking Data Evaluation Government Contracts

How Federal Agencies Can Effectively Plan Upgrades for Aging IT

Migrating to a multi-account strategy for public sector customers

Trending Sources

Pick Out Threats in Federal Networks With IP Packet Capture

Samherji vs. Odee: Art, Accountability, and the Limits of Parody

Several agencies haven’t met IoT cybersecurity requirements, GAO says

DoD’s multibillion dollar moving contract overcomes latest IT integration hurdle

Accounting software keeps small business out of federal market

Dell Whistleblower Suit Leads to $4.3 Million Settlement over Non-Competitive Bids to the Army

Gen Digital Pays $55 Million False Claims Act Judgment Following Whistleblower Suit and Trial

Contractor’s dispute over cost-accounting standards has roots dating back 17 years

Coming to a contract protest near you, loser pays legal fees

New Report Emphasizes Importance of SEC Whistleblower Program in Light of Potential Staffing Issues

Meeting the Requirements of a Mixed IT Environment

GSA closes in on enterprisewide software deal with Microsoft

Select GCR featured on Spotlight Digital Network

As the Acquisition World Turns: OFPP turns heat up on primes

How Pearson improves its resilience with AWS Fault Injection Service

Whistleblower Suit Against Lockheed Martin Leads to $29 Million Settlement

Qui Tam Whistleblower Awarded Nearly $4 Million After Alleging Improper Billing by UCHealth

CrowdStrike outage briefly impacted national transplant matching system

DoD’s multi-billion dollar moving contract faces another legal challenge

Senators Introduce Bipartisan SEC Whistleblower Reform Act to Bolster SEC Whistleblower Program

Justice Department expands its procurement fraud strike force

Coast Guard still faces a lot of obstacles to meeting its missions, from acquisition to personnel challenges

Hampton Dellinger Drops Lawsuit Over White House Termination

IT integration problems are latest setback for DoD’s multibillion dollar moving system overhaul

At National Whistleblower Day, Senators Demonstrate Bipartisan Support for Whistleblowers

The Department of the Navy adds AWS Marketplace to its Enterprise Software Licensing program

Add network agility and security with AWS Direct Connect MACsec encryption and AWS Support

What happened when the Air Force neglected its biggest plane for too long

Expert Outlines Key Issues with New DOJ Whistleblower Program

Carahsoft to Market CodeLock’s Cybersecurity Software Offerings to Government Customers; Michael Shrader Quoted

Ten years later, agencies still making gains on category management

Government AI funding among priorities in Senate working group roadmap

NIH could use a little more follow through when it comes to ending contracts

OSC Plans to Increase Transparency Around Whistleblower Disclosures

Better Visibility and Control Through Zero Trust

For Advocates, Boeing Whistleblower Death Highlights Concerns with Retaliation and Protracted Legal Proceedings

SSA database to flag synthetic identity fraud has cost issues, GAO finds

FBI Whistleblower Calls Other to Join in Thanking “Whistleblower Champion” Senator Grassley

Genetic Testing Company to Pay $5 Million after Whistleblowers Allege Kickbacks

Senator Grassley Raises Concern that ATF Memo Violates Whistleblower Protection Act

In Landmark AML Case TD Bank to Pay $3.1 Billion in Sanctions

Key Cyber Security and Software Security Provisions of the House and Senate Versions of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

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