FedScoop

APRIL 26, 2024

More than 140,000 taxpayers across 12 states used the IRS’s Direct File system this filing season, claiming more than $90 million in refunds and reporting $35 million in balances due, the tax agency said Friday. The future of the program, however, hasn’t yet been determined.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 5, 2024

Even as Congress takes up spending bills for a fiscal year already half over, budget watchers are preparing for release of the administration’s 2025 wish list. With all the votes in the president’s budget. So, there’s really a lot of interest in what’s in this FY 25 budget.

Budget 52

Budget Professional Services Contract Integration 52

AWS Public Sector

MAY 15, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers, technology leaders, and government agency CIOs continually balance risk and reward to accomplish many things by using AWS GovCloud (US). This is why in 2011 AWS launched AWS GovCloud (US), a secure, isolated, sovereign, elastic, scalable, compliant, and resilient isolated hyper-scale cloud.

Balance 83

Balance Sustainability Budget Efficiency 83

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Once the new domains were determined, both the Gogo and Intelsat Commercial Aviation domains were used simultaneously to access the applications through the Classic Load Balancer. A key aspect of simplifying the certificates using a SAN certificate is that it provided a solution for integrating with the Classic Load Balancer.

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Balance Integration Integrity Management 78

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Beyond that, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) holds paramount importance for healthcare organizations handling sensitive data. According to current best practices , between 5-7 percent of a company’s IT budget should be spent on cybersecurity. percent of their IT budgets in 2022.

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Consulting Balance Data Management 78

American City & Country

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The battle against germs and infections is ongoing, especially within educational institutions, which is why it is important for facilities and procurement departments to prioritize hygiene and budget-conscious choices. Thus, strategic procurement decisions that prioritize hygiene and budget-conscious choices receive high remarks.

Education 58

Education Budget Procurement Balance 58

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

His work in the private sector provided him an opportunity to learn and lead teams with Closing the books; SEC Reporting; IT and Business Auditing; Business Process design, Budgets & Reporting, Governance, Risk & Compliance; Technology implementations (Oracle, SAP) and Organizational restructuring.

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Accountability Consulting Leadership Collaboration 142

Scottish Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

‘Participation’ describes how people get involved in decisions which affect or are important to them. Since the Christie Commission on the future of public services concluded that services must be designed and built through collaboration, the Scottish Government has committed to increasing the use of participatory approaches.

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Framework Agreement Participation Supplier Public Procurement 76

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

For anyone with a checking account and a debit card, being able to check your balance by logging into a mobile app or accessing a secure website is an essential feature. It facilitates budgeting and financial planning. But many SNAP users must call a hotline or buy a small item to check their balance on a receipt.

Public Procurement 73

Public Procurement Procurement Balance Quality 73

AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 21, 2024

Often, serverless technology plays an important role in running a cost-efficient environment with the agility to scale in response to changes in demand. Respecting and maintaining the privacy of their beneficiaries is very important. Website traffic for charity platforms can vary, with sudden increases in demand.

Demand 75

Demand Data Management Import 75

The Procurement School

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Solicitation Processes Once a government buyer has issued a solicitation, they must balance meeting the government’s needs with maintaining the interest of quality vendors. To have sufficient budget for the successful submission Assume that the costs for past similar procurements have not significantly changed.

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Supply Chain Buyers Budget Quality 52

Bonfire

MARCH 17, 2023

Internal client education Educating internal clients on procurement compliance is incredibly important—which all our panelists echoed. Educate on the benefits to both them and the organization if the rules are followed—such as spending budget efficiently, increased transparency, avoiding legal issues, streamlined workflows, etc. “We

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Procurement Management Strategic Sourcing 52

GovCon Chamber of Commerce

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

It is important to remain persistent and focused, and to continue to build your skills and knowledge over time. It is important to have a good understanding of the process, including how contracts are awarded and what types of procurement methods are used. Apply your highly transferable BD skills to any company (competence!)

Quality 52

Quality Media Procurement Government Contracts 52

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The most recent episode related to the COVID-19 pandemic has forced countries to invoke escape clauses to such rules to deal with the health emergency and that has led to large budget deficits and a significant increase in debt levels. On one hand, the structural balance rule (SR) is the highest and stands at 79%.

Balance 52

Balance Sustainability Budget Influencing 52

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Policymakers’ Forecasts: Optimistic Biases Discourage Compliance Optimistic macroeconomic forecasts undermine compliance during the budget cycle: the probability of complying ex-post with the fiscal rule is lower when policymakers overestimate GDP growth ex-ante. These findings have important policy implications.

Influencing 52

Influencing Budget Quality Sustainability 52

GovLoop

DECEMBER 21, 2022

They need to balance cost and protection. Agencies must consider several fundamental questions, he said: “What is the importance of cybersecurity for you, and why do you want to put that into action? Is it just to be compliant with law, or is it also for something much more important than that?”.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Insurance Price Balance 52

The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

Factors which influence outsourcing: Smaller public entities, in terms of budgets, typically do not fund staffing resources for procurement. Outsourcing could potentially save the cost of two staffing positions at a minimal cost of $200,000 per year, realizing a budget reduction of $1,000,000 in that same 5-year period.

Procurement 52

Procurement Competitive Bidding Public Procurement Supplier 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 19, 2024

In addition, the Tribunal considered the usual delay associated with a change in government administration, as well as the Government’s reluctance to allocate additional budgeted funds. The Claimants were found to have not allocated the required resources to complete the projects. Concluding Observations The Tribunal’s decision in Omega v.

Corruption 52

Corruption Balance Capacity Contract 52

Inter-American Development Bank

JULY 7, 2023

As a result, how governments monitor and govern these institutions is an important element for their success. Efforts to Professionalize SOE Boards: The Cases of Chile and Peru It is important to note that not all efforts to professionalize boards of SOEs have been problematic. the energy ministry for an electricity company).

Finance 52

Finance IT Evaluation Budget 52

Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The goal is to protect important information like Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) from bad guys who might try to steal it. It’s important to start budgeting for these expenses now so you’re not caught off guard later.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

Bonfire

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

There’s never been a better time to explore creative solutions for stretching budgets further and turning federal infrastructure funding into transformative investments in efficient and sustainable water management. How that money is invested becomes the most important question, because you’re never going to have enough.

Finance 59

Finance Management Utilities Procurement 59

AWS Public Sector

JULY 31, 2024

Key topics covered include addressing concerns around data sovereignty, security, lock-in risks and budget control while highlighting AWS capabilities and commitments in these areas. Data sovereignty—having control over digital assets—is increasingly important to customers, especially as regulations evolve.

Data 75

Data Government Government Demand 75

Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

And further, what we found is that when you really look at budgets and you look at kind of how the D&I, defense and intel across the globe is made up, the U.S. which is what we studied the most and looking at fairly flat budgets and a lot of inflation and which are effectively mean shrinking budgets.

Demand 59

Demand Price Capacity Budget 59

Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This allows sovereign debtors to obtain partial relief on the balance or service of their public debt in exchange for redirecting part of these fiscal savings to investments in environmental conservation. 7- It is necessary to green public investment management systems.

Finance 52

Finance Sustainability Price Budget 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Consultancies get vital early insight into client needs, budget allocations, scoping requirements and bidding timelines to prepare in advance. It must convince evaluators that you fully understand the project’s objectives, have relevant specialised capabilities to deliver success, and can complete the work within budget.

Tender 52

Tender Consulting Management Bidding 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

Further, the importance of planning for budget overruns was discussed, given the unpredictable nature of investment claims in terms of their duration and cost. Balancing the interests of investors and host states has become a focal point in these disputes, especially with the rising public scrutiny over climate change issues.

Influencing 52

Influencing Balance Negotiation Corruption 52

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

So it’s a large strain on their limited budget as it is. And I imagine it’s a balance as most things in life are. And so getting away from that mindset and saying, Yes, we have to protect the IP, we have to protect what’s important. So that is one area. Eric White And let’s counter that.

Data 52

Data IT Innovation Government 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

However, the Office of Management and Budget recently advised the U.S. Contract type and the availability of a remedy from the government for the consequences of a shutdown will also be important in the decision-making process. What Remedies Are Available? The Indian Health Service (IHS) received advance appropriations for FY24.

Government 40

Government Government Contract Insurance 40

FedScoop

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The General Services Administration, in consultation with the White House’s Office of Management and Budget, updated its repayment policy for agencies that are seeking to receive financial assistance from the Technology Modernization Fund.

Sustainability 138

Sustainability Accountability Budget Balance 138

FedInsider

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In March, the Office of Management and Budget released guidance on improving governance and managing the risks of AI. … You must balance impact and cost, and if you are not balancing the two then you are not addressing the risk properly. State governments are taking action, too. There is always a cost involved, he said.

Balance 52

Balance Engineering Networking Management 52

FedScoop

JUNE 4, 2024

Working under the threat of technology-related budget cuts that has elicited concern from both sides of the aisle , the Department of Veterans Affairs has managed to make progress on several tech priorities, the agency’s artificial intelligence chief said last week. Editor’s note: The transcript has been edited for clarity and length.

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Budget Integration Integrity Supply Chain 126

Federal News Network

AUGUST 6, 2024

You never know when something in the Federal Register is going to be important to you, even if it’s not available, visible from the title. And so maybe it wasn’t deliberate, but it sure has a feeling that it was, which is really troubling, because this is an important issue. What we really need is the right balance here.

Procurement 111

Procurement Professional Services Contract Bidding 111

Procurement Notes

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

No Complete Contract Exculpation Overall, it is important to remember that, generally, the Government cannot completely absolve itself of a contract. [54] Here, the important point is that, depending on the circumstances, an APA suit may provide a potential path to redress Agency non-payment where other paths are blocked.

Government 40

Government Government E-procurement Contract 40

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

Currently, lack of observations, easy access to data, computing power, human and capital resources, capacity, and budget hinders accurate and timely forecasts—particularly in Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa. Conclusion This post highlights the importance of a global weather cache and architecture for building a WIS 2.0

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Balance Data Sustainability Capacity 64

Great Government Through Technology

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Standardized reporting: Customers require visibility into financial information for contract administration, cost control, chargeback and budget management/forecasting (i.e., We carefully balanced your feedback against agencies’ needs to be able to buy and manage cloud effectively. We heard you!

Thresholds 52

Thresholds Supply Chain Data Professional Services 52

GovLoop

OCTOBER 1, 2022

From executive orders to Office of Management and Budget guidance, a range of mandates are driving federal IT leaders to take a closer look at their efforts to achieve a zero-trust security framework. That’s important, given the rapidly shifting cyber threat landscape. “If In cloud, “you can spin things up and throw them away.

Data 52

Data Balance Supply Chain Collaboration 52

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

” Tuteja’s comments came just after President Joe Biden signed a landmark executive order on AI and the Office of Management and Budget issued guidance to agencies on the use of the technology and, among other things, evaluate potential applications of generative AI. So that balanced conversation is critical.

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Balance Import Innovation Data 108