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 Budget Sustainability Influencing 52

Bonfire

MARCH 17, 2023

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. They need to understand what they’re complying with, why, and how to stay compliant, or else they’ll do what they feel is best.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Procurement Management Strategic Sourcing 52

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 14, 2023

The vision is to go beyond supporting “just” a transparency and reporting portal to have a digital ecosystem that integrates real-time damage assessments, budgets, project planning, procurement and delivery. After the launch, the systems were transferred to the balance of the state in the form of a state-owned enterprise.

Accountability 52

Accountability E-procurement Transparency Capacity 52

Inter-American Development Bank

JULY 7, 2023

Thirdly, it centralizes the role of monitoring, with strict timelines, of budget execution, financial performance, and goal execution. Finally, the GDPE, together with the budget evaluation department, exercises strict monitoring of annual operational plans (POAs) and physical-financial goals of public enterprises.

Finance 52

Finance IT Evaluation Budget 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. We need to have transparency. And when you’re looking at a capital program with $300 million or $1.4

Finance 59

Finance Management Utilities Procurement 59

European Law: Public Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2012

1) sets an obligation on the administration to justify its decisions and that this motivation is not only in general, the expression of the transparency of administrative action, but it must also allow the individual to decide, with full knowledge of the facts, if it is useful for her to apply to a court.

Procurement 40

Procurement Public Procurement Bidder Tender 40

European Law: Public Procurement

OCTOBER 8, 2012

The Evropaïki Dynamiki (ESP-ISEP) Judgment has been issued on the basis of Article 100(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ 2002 L 248, p. 1) (‘the Financial Regulation’). 114) (‘Directive 2004/18’).

Collusion 40

Collusion Public Procurement Transparency Tender 40

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

FedScoop

APRIL 26, 2024

The American Civil Liberties Union is seeking the disclosure of records related to the National Security Agency’s use of artificial intelligence, as the Biden administration emphasizes transparency surrounding use of the technology in the government. In a Thursday complaint , the ACLU asked the U.S.

Transparency 118

Transparency Inventory Integration Integrity 118

Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If there was a balance in the regulation where social impact and price and technical proposal and past performance, if all of those were weighted equally, then the government would truly get the best value and the best benefit from each of those contracts. Larysa Kautz It’s significantly less than 1% of the DoD’s budget.

Procurement 91

Procurement Price Thresholds Contract 91

Federal News Network

AUGUST 22, 2024

NTEU is now calling for FDIC leadership to implement more stringent anti-harassment training, as well as more transparency on how and when workplace incidents are resolved. Auditors also analyzed the Office of Management and Budget's guidance and oversight of the legislation. Comments on the draft guidelines are due by Oct.

Networking 59

Networking Insurance Accountability Contract 59

Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 15, 2024

A large majority of the 13 surveyed countries for this specific topic in the region practice gender budgeting (or 77%), which aims to address gender disparities in policy and resource allocation, compared to 61% of OECD countries. This means governments need to be more transparent and accountable for their decisions.

Government 52

Government Government Data Public Procurement 52

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

At first glance, procurement might seem like a purely behind-the-scenes function, its quality measured by efficiency and transparency; but, in reality, procurement is about how government delivers for people. It facilitates budgeting and financial planning.

Public Procurement 73

Public Procurement Procurement Balance Quality 73

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

b) details a set of governance reforms to be implemented in view of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)’s guidance to strengthen the effective and appropriate use of AI, advance AI innovation, and manage risks from AI in the Federal Government. Section 10.1(b) Section 10.1(b)

Risk Management 69

Risk Management E-procurement Procurement Evaluation 69

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The PAP includes other directives and guidance that raise questions regarding equity and balance in the evaluation and negotiation of FSS pricing terms. Importantly, this process should be transparent, providing all stakeholders, including the public, the opportunity to provide feedback on any proposed revisions.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Price E-procurement Contract 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The EO directs Independent Regulatory Agencies to clarify responsibilities, conduct due diligence and monitor third-party AI services they use, and to clarify expectations and requirements related to the transparency and explainability of AI models.

Transportation 40

Transportation Transportation Risk Management Education 40

Government Contracts & Investigations

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

1] Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI) The Balanced Budget Act of 2018 introduced new authorities concerning supplemental benefits that may be offered to chronically ill enrollees in MA plans.

Transparency 52

Transparency Utilities Quality Networking 52

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 18, 2025

The Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure (CDPI) defines DPI as: A set of technology building blocks powered by interoperable open standards or specifications operated under a set of enabling rules with open, transparent, and participatory governance to drive innovation, inclusion, and competition at scale.

Management 52

Management Balance Accountability Public Goods 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 20, 2025

236 ), along with its budget and financing considerations. 126-27), it will be crucial for stakeholders to maintain inclusive and transparent dialogue to build a more balanced and effective ISDS system. The 47th session in January reviewed the draft provisions on procedural and cross-cutting issues ( A/CN.9/WG.III/WP.231

Balance 52

Balance Finance Capacity Budget 52

Procurement Notes

JUNE 13, 2022

40] The three notices to be posted are the “EEO is the Law” Poster , [41] the “EEO is the Law” Supplemental Poster , [42] and the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. [43] 97] Since regression analysis is the method OFCCP will likely use, budget permitting, a contractor/subcontractor should seriously consider doing the same.

Export 40

Export Evaluation Contract Government Contracts 40

Federal News Network

MARCH 4, 2025

I’m sure that you and I know I every once in a while, sit back and look at all the subscriptions I have, and you know, and look at my budget and make sure that where I’m spending my money aligns with my priorities. Are there alternative providers who could provide higher levels of rebates, better levels of transparency?

Purchasing 71

Purchasing Leadership Contract Thresholds 71

Federal News Network

JULY 2, 2024

In reality, companies balance the cost of litigation and going to court, which can take years and Lord knows how much in legal fees versus what they have to pay out. And maybe this will slow that down a little bit, and challenge some of those rules that maybe aren’t so transparently tied to an underlying statute. Tom Temin Yes.

Government 102

Government Government Innovation Contract 102

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Balancing in-house expertise and contractor support While contractors play a crucial role in government, it’s important to note that we often rely too much on them. The well-known Obamacare website failure, which was managed by contractors, highlights how closely linked the success of contractors is to the reputation of the federal workforce.

Accountability 59

Accountability Contract Government Government 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. Trust and transparency will be prioritized as more data is collected and leveraged. This will empower employees to use data effectively in their roles.

Data 75

Data Government Government Demand 75

FedScoop

JANUARY 22, 2025

In the complaint, the plaintiffs allege that the DOGE began before the inauguration and Trump had not, as of the filing, acknowledged that the DOGE would operate as an advisory committee subject to FACA requirements, including transparency measures, filing a charter before the group meets and having a fairly balanced membership.

Influencing 120

Influencing Balance Transparency Efficiency 120

FedScoop

JULY 26, 2024

Apple’s agreement to safety, testing, and transparency measures outlined by the Biden administration brings the total number of AI companies that have signed on to the commitments to 16. Those commitments were initially announced last year and include companies such as Meta, OpenAI, IBM, and Adobe. Comments on that document are due Sept.

Transparency 125

Transparency Telecommunication Balance Data 125

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 30, 2025

The need for “common sense” in government procurement remains at the forefront, as does a federal acquisition framework that fosters transparency, prioritizes fairness, and drives innovation.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Procurement Efficiency Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

With nearly 35 years of government service, including 24 years at the Office of Management and Budget and over 16 years as the Deputy Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy in the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), Ms. Federal agencies that provides transparency into how Federal agencies are using AI.

Inventory 52

Inventory Procurement Data Thresholds 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 23, 2025

The EO directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to streamline the Federal contracting process to enhance speed and efficiency, reduce costs, and require Federal contractors and subcontractors to comply with our civil rights laws. The Federal Government currently employs around 2.2

Efficiency 52

Efficiency E-procurement Professional Services Quality 52