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. At the same time, the state does not spend a single penny of budget funds on the creation of the system.”

Accountability 52

Accountability E-procurement Transparency Capacity 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 30, 2024

On April 22, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a Final Rule significantly revising the Uniform Guidance for grants, cooperative agreements, and other federal financial assistance.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Thresholds Internal Control Evaluation 52

Procurement Notes

MARCH 5, 2024

will eventually ease monetary conditions to influence a lowering of interest rates. [15] First, interest payments on the accumulating debt will accelerate, gobbling up more and more of the Federal budget. Sooner or later, one way or the other, significant budget cuts are all but inevitable. treasuries. [13]

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Although the Law defines the Centre as a subject of private law, its administration and budget seem to have public links. The Centre exists in a grey area where elements of both public and private law can be identified. Additionally, it could be argued that the Centre benefits from public endorsement.

Finance 40

Finance Influencing Capacity Corruption 40

Public Contracting Institute

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-24-10, “ Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence ” , provides that, “ The term “artificial intelligence” has the meaning provided in Section 238(g) of the John S. Algorithm – a precise list of steps to take, such as a computer program.

Contract 52

Contract Networking Efficiency Innovation 52

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Section 2(g) refers to AI risk management, and states that It is important to manage the risks from the Federal Government’s own use of AI and increase its internal capacity to regulate, govern, and support responsible use of AI to deliver better results for Americans. These efforts start with people, our Nation’s greatest asset.

Risk Management 69

Risk Management E-procurement Procurement Evaluation 69

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

OMB Aims to Increase Small Disadvantaged Business Spending in FY24 On October 25, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memo informing agencies of Federal goals to award 13 percent of Federal procurement dollars to small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs) in fiscal year (FY) 2024. OMB concurred with the recommendation.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Price Contract E-procurement 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 11, 2024

On March 28, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released Memorandum M-24-10 , Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence (Memo), updating and implementing OMB’s November 2023 proposed memorandum of the same name.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Impact Assessment Procurement Innovation 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2023

lacks capacity in vital areas, such as precision-guided munitions and microelectronics. He viewed the federal procurement process as offering an opportunity to influence standards/frameworks for AI development/deployment. Contractors must implement Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) as described by the Office of Management and Budget.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Contract 52

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The government has promoted public participation in procurement monitoring, which is vital to combating corruption and improving efficiency, but few independent civil society organizations and individuals had the information, skills and influence to track contracting effectively. million (~US$24,000) being returned to the budget.

Procurement 120

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Corruption 120

Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

50] Basically, the FOMC announces a federal funds rate range, and then the Federal Reserve System conducts open market operations (“OMOs”) to try to influence rates to within the established range. 64] Compare that to the FY 2023 DoD budget of $816.7 64] Compare that to the FY 2023 DoD budget of $816.7 trillion. [60]

Government Contracts 40

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 40

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

While we need to address the root causes of this over-reliance — poor workforce planning, budget uncertainties and short-term thinking — we must also recognize that contractors are here to stay. Finally, mission leaders must be self-aware and recognize how their actions can influence contractor performance.

Accountability 59

Accountability Contract Government Government 59

GovCon & Trade

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The decision received a largely unenthusiastic response from the contracting community worried about capacity limitations and administrative burdens. Contractors should review solicitations closely to determine whether such a requirement exists and better understand how it may influence an agency’s decision-making.

Procurement 147

Procurement Capacity Budget Evaluation 147

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Conversations with State Department officials and documents obtained by Scoop News Group through a Freedom of Information Act request reveal a body that is attempting to track disinformation across a daunting geographic and threat landscape, while operating with limited budget and technological resources. “It

Media 137

Media Influencing Data Budget 137