American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The mayor’s purpose that day was to introduce his new 10-year operational strategic plan to an audience of some 500 employees—a plan intended to modernize the way government works, make services more accessible, empower the city workforce and improve the city’s financial outlook.

Strategic Planning 72

Strategic Planning Government Government Professional Services 72

FedTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

27 release of draft FedRAMP guidance from the Office of Management and Budget. Agencies increasingly want to follow industry in implementing software-defined WAN (SD-WAN), which connects to the cloud more efficiently using software overlays, but it’s a nonstarter if a vendor isn’t FedRAMP authorized.

Government 73

Government Government Budget Efficiency 73

FedScoop

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office in charge of handling data around millions of patents said Tuesday that artificial intelligence adoption faces significant barriers within the federal government due to the current culture and bureaucracy. Our budgeting process is stupid. Our procurement is stupid. Holcombe said.

Government 88

Government Government Budget Quality 88

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

We’ve been named ‘Most Trusted Government Contracting Consulting Firm’ by The Enterprise World We are thrilled to announce that Select GCR has been named the Most Trusted Government Contracting Consulting Firm by The Enterprise World! Why Trust Matters Government contracting is a tough space, where precision and compliance matter.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Consulting Government Government 52

Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 19, 2024

When it comes to government contracting, choosing the right contract type is crucial for the success of your project. Let’s dive into the key differences between these two approaches and explore how to select the best fit for your government project.

Price 52

Price Government Government Contract 52

Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 23, 2024

Firm fixed price (FFP) contracts are a common type of agreement used in government contracting. This article explores the benefits and risks of FFP contracts for government suppliers, and highlights relevant resources from Public Contracting Institute to help navigate these agreements.

Price 52

Price Supplier Government Government 52

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance and find applications across various domains, the responsible development and use of AI systems has become a top priority for the US government. Enabling agencies to build and strengthen AI governance Robust governance is the foundation upon which responsible AI initiatives must be built.

Government 72

Government Government Ethics Transparency 72

Extract Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, government agencies face the formidable challenge of staying current with technological advancements while fulfilling their primary mission: serving the public effectively and efficiently. This is where automated data extraction technology comes into play.

Government 52

Government Government Transparency Efficiency 52

GovCon Chamber of Commerce

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Every year, federal government buyers actively search for thousands of small business vendors who are ready to meet their procurement needs, ensuring projects are completed efficiently 'on spec, on time, and on budget'. Each government contracting marketing asset serves a unique purpose.

Buyers 105

Buyers Government Government Government Contracts 105

FedInsider

JUNE 19, 2024

In professional baseball, winning championships does not depend on having a large budget. Like talented members of a pro-league team, there are some government agencies that just seem to “get it” when it comes to cybersecurity, despite being straddled with limited funding. He is also an active member of the U.S.

Education 64

Education Government Government Insurance 64

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Develop a governance strategy A governance strategy enables an organization to manage multiple cloud projects simultaneously in a flexible, coordinated, and interdependent way. The following tips can help your agency develop a governance strategy. Standardizing the tools can also help improve project efficiency.

Project Management 72

Project Management Management Budget Thresholds 72

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Lire cet article en Français Provincial and municipal governments are increasingly adopting cloud technology to transform the security and efficiency of their technology solutions. Government institutions across Canada are leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build secure and resilient computing environments.

Collaboration 69

Collaboration Budget Government Government 69

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

It comes after the House passed a similar bill that would improve data access for the Congressional Budget Office ( H.R. Passage of both bills was immediately cheered by POPVOX Foundation, an organization focused on improving the way government shares information with the public. 7032 ) earlier this year, also by voice vote.

Data 71

Data Capacity Education Budget 71

GovLoop

JANUARY 17, 2024

Digital transformation is a driving force for government agencies, with cloud technology playing a pivotal role. Recognizing its significance, the highest levels of government are actively embracing Zero Trust. This layer optimizes resource efficiency and fosters consistency in multi-cloud environments, accelerating cloud adoption.

Utilities 115

Utilities Demand Budget Efficiency 115

GovLoop

OCTOBER 6, 2022

“If you improve the user experience internally, it also enhances the user experience externally for customers,” according to Shonte Eldridge, Senior Director of State and Local Government Strategy and Solutions at DocuSign. Imagine a budgeting request. Governments want to get back to their mission. Remove HR Roadblocks.

Government 52

Government Government Bidding Budget 52

FedScoop

JULY 12, 2024

As the federal government awaits final guidance from the Office of Management and Budget meant to modernize and reform the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, one of Capitol Hill’s top federal IT modernization advocates believes that the program is “undeniably” in a state of limbo until that guidance is issued.

Budget 98

Budget Management Collaboration Efficiency 98

FedScoop

APRIL 10, 2024

calls on the director of the Office of Management and Budget to embrace multi-cloud technology across federal agencies, identifying barriers to adoption and best practices for implementation. Committee Chair Gary Peters, D-Mich., had offered a modified substitute amendment as the underlying bill. The legislation , co-sponsored by Sens.

Innovation 113

Innovation Budget Purchasing Efficiency 113

FedScoop

MAY 1, 2024

Before the creation of the website, OPM sought input from those in the federal government and industry to get an idea of what people wanted in such a tool, Krauss said. The rollout of the website aligns with OPM’s pre-designation as the QSMO for civilian human resources services across the federal government.

Budget 93

Budget Management Finance Quality 93

FedScoop

AUGUST 22, 2024

The SAMOSA Act, she said, should be a no-brainer for passage given its focus on “good governance” and “best practices” for software licensing purchases. The federal government spends more than $100 billion annually on IT and cyber purchases, the watchdog noted, with agencies buying thousands of software licenses every year.

Purchasing 111

Purchasing Inventory Utilities Transparency 111

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 14, 2024

This standard ensures consistency and fairness in cost accounting practices across government contractors. To truly grasp the importance of CAS 407, it’s essential to have a solid foundation in government contracting principles.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Accountability Efficiency Budget 52

GovSpend

JULY 30, 2024

Keep reading to learn how these changes improve the user experience and aim to help you efficiently win more government business. These summaries are tailored for government contractors, focusing on relevant discussions such as budget, vendor evaluations, and upcoming RFP opportunities. Click here to learn more!

Efficiency 59

Efficiency Export Purchasing Product Management 59

GovLoop

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Civic tech makes it easier for people to interact with government agencies. It can include applications such as community platforms that connect constituents to services and resources, open data initiatives and participatory budgeting tools. Image by Frederico Beccari on Unsplash Favorite

Budget 81

Budget Efficiency Data Government 81

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 76

Balance Budget Sustainability Efficiency 76

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 4, 2024

Public procurement needs to be more transparent, efficient, and accountable to tackle the major social and economic challenges faced by governments across the world. But governments’ digital transformation of their systems to better achieve these goals are at varying stages of development and maturity.

E-procurement 75

E-procurement Procurement Public Procurement Transparency 75

DemandStar

MAY 9, 2023

These best-in-class solutions and services are proven to complement government ERP systems to increase productivity, efficiency, transparency, collaboration and compliance. “We Euna’s executive leadership team combines decades of experience in government technology and the public sector. and Canada.

Budget 52

Budget Efficiency Transparency Leadership 52

FedScoop

APRIL 5, 2024

Exploring generative AI uses comes as the CDC, like agencies throughout the federal government, looks to create its own approach to artificial intelligence. So far, there’s been positive feedback from the pilots that generative AI has “significantly enhanced data analysis, efficiency, and productivity,” Sim said.

Efficiency 111

Efficiency Data Innovation Media 111

Great Government Through Technology

AUGUST 7, 2024

This flexibility allows agencies to address a wide range of IT needs efficiently and effectively. Additionally, the sole-source capabilities of 8(a) STARS III enable faster acquisitions and provide direct access to small disadvantaged businesses, enhancing efficiency and promoting socio-economic goals.

Innovation 52

Innovation Efficiency Procurement Negotiation 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. When we search large volumes of data, we receive tons of records back that are potentially relevant.

Accountability 114

Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 114

GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The private sector has set the service bar high, and government agencies are striving to deliver the same level of speed and simplicity that constituents have come to expect elsewhere. Citizens want to have government services available to them at their convenience and the ability to easily use technology to communicate their needs.

IT 52

IT Budget Collaboration Efficiency 52

GovLoop

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Long wait times, multiple transfers to get to the “right” person, and unsatisfying responses are leaving constituents dissatisfied with the service experience provided to them by government agencies. Why is it so hard for agencies to replicate the level of service of a private company?

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Budget Collaboration Government 52

Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 8, 2024

Macroeconomic and fiscal policy is at the brink of a transformative shift due to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), which is poised to revolutionize fiscal governance and policy formulation in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). However, it also introduces complexities that demand forward-thinking fiscal strategies.

Transparency 64

Transparency Data Efficiency Telecommunication 64

FedScoop

APRIL 1, 2024

Imagine a government agency that operates lightning fast, anticipating citizen needs before they arise, and where automated processes handle tedious tasks, freeing up employee expertise for complex mission problems. It’s no secret that agencies grapple with aging systems, budget constraints or a risk-averse culture.

Innovation 57

Innovation Demand Budget Price 57

FedScoop

APRIL 16, 2024

These tools enhance efficiency and change how governmental bodies collaborate, access information and serve the public. They also stressed the importance of transparency and continuous feedback and focused on the tangible benefits of eased workloads and enhanced efficiencies.

Collaboration 66

Collaboration Innovation Efficiency Integration 66

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

would require the Office of Management and Budget to issue guardrails for federal entities that align with NIST’s AI Risk Management Framework , according to a release shared with FedScoop on Thursday. The legislation from Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Mark Warner, D-Va.,

Risk Management 82

Risk Management Evaluation Budget Procurement 82

FedScoop

JUNE 28, 2024

The Chief Data Officers Council was created in compliance with the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 to promote data-sharing across the federal landscape and assist agencies with the implementation of transparent data practices called for in the OPEN Government Data Act. Willam Timmons, R-S.C.,

IT 83

IT Data Transparency Inventory 83

GovLoop

AUGUST 3, 2023

Adopting the as-a-service model has major implications for budget and procurement. Moving to a cloud ecosystem of products and services calls for a new way of thinking about everything from storage and compute to budget and acquisition. In the case of a government agency, the value lies in your mission,” noted Samant.

Budget 52

Budget Strategic Planning Data Capacity 52

GovLoop

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The public experiences government innovation in different ways. Sometimes it makes internal government systems better — by moving operations to the cloud and away from outdated IT, for instance. And third, organizations with budget pressures need to improve capabilities while lowering costs. Create a Cadence and Methodology.

Innovation 64

Innovation Budget Education Transparency 64