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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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

These safeguards are designed to protect the integrity of the procurement process and ensure fairness and accountability. These methods may include Shopping , Limited Competitive Bidding , Force Account , or Direct Contracting. This method is typically used to encourage participation from domestic suppliers and contractors.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 19, 2023

5) Civic participation – partial win Paragraph 17 encourages states “to foster transparency through effective and inclusive public participation across the whole public procurement cycle” and paragraph 19 contains a clear reference to “acting upon public feedback and civic monitoring”.

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Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement IT 140

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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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Supplier base will be adequate, company says Bradie also sought to reassure investors that HomeSafe will have enough participation from the moving industry to successfully implement the contract. Compensation will always be an issue, but TRANSCOM has been a great partner and there are methods to take that into account. No, I’m not.

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Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 4, 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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Accountability Government Government Internal Control 52

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. We now have the ability in our FOIA office to search our agency’s email system,” one focus group participant said.

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Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 135

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. Staying Updated: CAS 405 and Regulatory Changes The regulatory landscape of government contracting is ever-evolving.

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Accountability Internal Control Price Government Contracts 52

Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Does the Federal government need to renegotiate lower contract prices from small businesses to account for this new, expanded set-aside within an existing MAC? Streamlining regulations, reporting, and procurement processes will do more to attract new small entrants to participate in the Federal market.

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Participation Contract Price Procurement 59

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.”

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Whistleblower Network News

AUGUST 27, 2024

The five differences are: If you “meaningfully participated” in the misconduct, you are ineligible. You can report anonymously, but the DOJ can request your identity. Despite the DOJ’s urging, be wary of internal reporting.

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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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Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 1, 2024

According to the CFTC, starting around September of 2020, Empires Consulting used the company’s website and social media accounts to solicit individuals, referred to as “pool participants,” to trade commodities futures, options, and digital assets with Empires X. The CFTC’s litigation against the individual defendants continues.

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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

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Public procurement spending accounted for an average of 30% of total public spending across the region [1] and as much as 74% of that spending is wasted due to inefficiencies [2] , according to data from FISLAC , an analytics platform developed by the IDB’s Fiscal Management Division (FMM).

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Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

FedScoop

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security’s information-sharing efforts on domestic extremist threats with social media and gaming companies lack an overarching strategy, a Government Accountability Office report found , raising questions about the effectiveness of the agencies’ communications to address violent warnings online.

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SmallGovCon

JUNE 21, 2024

SBA will reject an applicant (or graduate/terminate a current participant) if any of its individual owners/managers upon whom eligibility is based fall above any of these three thresholds while applying to or participating in the 8(a) Program. And these are an all or nothing package-deal. But that is about it.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 19, 2024

Consider doing the following things for yourself: Unfollow any accounts that evoke negative feelings in you. Seek out online spaces that support your goals and values, and where you feel you can participate. Mindfulness in what we allow to affect us can help. Decide if that’s appropriate and create limits for yourself.

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Media Participation Accountability IT 119

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. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 9, 2023

Public procurement accounts for around 13-20% of global GDP , so it has the potential to be an important tool for governments to promote gender equality. 1] There are different restrictions that explain this low participation of women-led companies in the awarding of public procurement contracts.

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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. Is that the rationale? So, that’s certainly one of the priorities with this rule.

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

you’ll also need to provide bank routing and account numbers for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). How to Create a SAM.gov Account The initial step in the registration journey is creating a SAM.gov account. Setting up multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security to your account.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 31, 2025

Its hugely positive that 20 Italian civil society organizations came together as a coalition to push for transparency and accountability in the delivery of the Games. When we launched the campaign in May 2024, we identified a lack of accessible, consolidated data on Olympic-related projects. Materials are available here.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Government Accountability Office said that nine of the participating 21 Chief Financial Officers Act agencies reported issues with Login.gov, including lack of fraud controls and visibility into authentications as well as high failure rates.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This should give contractors more leeway to take on new ownership from other 8(a) Program participants, or a contractor in their same industry. This new fourth proposed exception would be: “SBA approval is not required where the 8(a) Participant has never received an 8(a) contract.”

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GovLoop

JULY 26, 2024

Significant changes across the public and private sectors were needed so disabled individuals could fully participation in public and economic life in the United States. The unprecedented law, enacted in 1990, affirmed the rights of the disabled, making public spaces, places of employment and transportation less discriminatory.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Set-asides for small businesses ensure that they have a fair chance of winning contracts, encouraging their participation in the government contracting process. Registering in SAM Registration in SAM is a prerequisite for participating in government contracting.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Does the Federal government need to renegotiate lower contract prices from small businesses to account for this new, expanded set-aside within an existing MAC? Streamlining regulations, reporting, and procurement processes will do more to attract new small entrants to participate in the Federal market.

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 3, 2023

For all stakeholders to monitor and participate effectively – including businesses, civil society, independent oversight institutions and government itself, relevant information needs to be disclosed at each stage, from procurement plans, bidding documents, contract terms, performance data, and payments.

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This involves a high level of responsibility and accountability, as prime contractors must manage both the resources and subcontractors effectively to fulfill their obligations. This recruitment helps diversify the pool of government contractors and provides opportunities for smaller businesses to participate in large government projects.

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GovSpend

JUNE 20, 2024

Were you aware that in FY 23, a substantial $6.23B, accounting for 8% of total federal contracts, was allocated to Small Business Innovation Research (SBIRs) and Small Business Technology Transfers (STTRs), benefiting 3,230 businesses ? Participating Agencies It’s worth noting that participating agencies are mandated to allocate 3.2%

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Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

JUNE 22, 2017

This position participates in the Washington State Public Employees’ Retirement Plan with the option of participating in a state administered deferred compensation plan. Kitsap Transit Position: Purchasing Specialist Location: Bremerton, Washington Closing Date: Friday, June 30, 2017 at 4:00 pm Salary: $22.29 - $29.98

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FedInsider

AUGUST 5, 2024

The guidance is to minimize any risks resulting from relying on AI to make agency decisions or take actions that could undermine the “efficacy, safety, equitableness, fairness, transparency, accountability, appropriateness, or lawfulness of such decisions or actions.” Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Government buyers operate under strict purchasing policies designed to ensure accountability and compliance in their procurement processes. Similarly, the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) also promotes small business participation. The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) assists federal agencies.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I like to remind those that may not be participating this time around or found out about the opportunity late, that it’s not a one and done. Boston Consulting Group Federal filed a complaint with the Government Accountability Office on Aug. And now GSA is facing its first protest of OASIS+. 28 over the terms of the solicitation.

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Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

“Whistleblowers will significantly benefit from having seasoned legal veterans with unparalleled experience present their case to law enforcement in order to ensure accountability and oversight.”

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Participation Accountability Networking IT 101

Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Similarly, the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) program limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the program, making them eligible for set-aside contracts and other socio-economic programs they qualify for, such as small disadvantaged business opportunities.

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