Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Smart public procurement refers to making optimal decisions to minimize waste and enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of public spending when purchasing and contracting goods, works and services. This reduction would not only lead to lower interest expenses but also stimulate GDP growth by fostering a more efficient economy.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Understanding these factors and applying them appropriately ensures effective and efficient procurement that aligns with organizational policies and objectives. However, it is important to recognize that solicitation tools are distinct from procurement methods. What is Solicitation in Procurement?

Procurement 105

Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 105

FedScoop

APRIL 5, 2024

So far, there’s been positive feedback from the pilots that generative AI has “significantly enhanced data analysis, efficiency, and productivity,” Sim said. A recent Office of Management and Budget memo further directs agencies to “assess potential beneficial uses” of generative AI uses and establish safeguards.

Efficiency 138

Efficiency Data Innovation Media 138

FedScoop

AUGUST 22, 2024

Passing the legislation is important “given the amount of dollars that are at stake, but also … [the] security implications and just pure efficiencies and resiliency of operations,” Triplette said. “We We depend on our cloud operations, we depend on our daily technology to function every day, and this is getting at it.”

Purchasing 131

Purchasing Inventory Utilities Transparency 131

FedScoop

MARCH 15, 2024

Unfortunately, we don’t have the budget to invest in sophisticated software that would help us to review the volume of records that we receive. Standardization in tech upgrades will become increasingly important as agencies deal with a proliferation of agency records in electronic formats, officials added.

Accountability 141

Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 141

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

of respondents characterized their payment collection systems as very efficient, with a concerning 51% describing their systems as either inefficient or “neutral.” Governments with outdated systems may find it challenging to implement such changes efficiently, exacerbating financial strains.

Government 98

Government Government Efficiency Finance 98

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2021

– Spend control through real-time visibility into budget consumption, negotiated prices, preferred suppliers, engagement channels. – Process efficiency with reduced cycle times and considerably decreased errors or fraud opportunities. This is important to maximize the adoption of the tool and eventually of the process.

Eprocurement 94

Eprocurement E-procurement Supplier Purchasing 94

Select GCR

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is actively introducing strategies to encourage federal agencies to work with these businesses, ensuring that they have a fair shot at securing valuable contracts. Frequently Asked Questions What are NAICS codes, and why are they important? Why is DCAA compliance important?

Government 52

Government Government Government Contracts Negotiation 52

AWS Public Sector

MAY 15, 2024

They work to transform citizen experiences, save taxpayers money, support sustainable growth, expand market presence, modernize legacy systems, increase security, drive efficiencies, strengthen brand equity, and reduce environmental impact, with AWS GovCloud (US) serving as a foundation for strategic technology advancement.

Balance 83

Balance Sustainability Budget Efficiency 83

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This perspective defines a project management office, the importance of cloud-specific governance reviews, and the value in applying an agile approach to cloud projects. What is the solution and most important customer benefit? Standardizing the tools can also help improve project efficiency.

Project Management 80

Project Management Management Budget Thresholds 80

FedScoop

OCTOBER 14, 2024

A lot of internet users are on older hardware, or maybe it’s newer but it’s a budget device,” Langle said. And so the idea that there are certain geographies, there are certain income levels across the country that people are in that could affect their access to our websites, that feels really important.”

Government 114

Government Government Sustainability Budget 114

GovLoop

JUNE 9, 2023

Discussions about the value of an enterprise approach to data governance often miss an important point: The difference it actually makes to anyone outside the IT department or the chief data officer’s (CDO) team. ” (You can download an executive summary of the event here.) You need to talk impact. .

Data 105

Data Education Quality Budget 105

FedScoop

JULY 5, 2024

The first image users now see is a graphic that “illustrates the widening gap between staffing levels and the growing number of customers,” a point Brown said was especially important to note given that SSA is operating at a 27-year staffing low while having to serve more beneficiaries than ever before.

Data 120

Data IT Budget Leadership 120

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The report also emphasizes the importance of local-level digital government , which is often the first point of contact for citizens seeking public services. Roughly nine out of ten countries publish open data sets for national and sector-specific budgets and expenditures.

Government 89

Government Government E-procurement Telecommunication 89

GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

During Wednesday’s online training entitled “Doing More With Less: Delivering Services Efficiently,” GovLoop heard from Howard Spira, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Information Management and Technology at the Export-Import Bank of the United States, and from Willie Hicks, Public Sector Chief Technologist at Dynatrace.

Export 75

Export Import Efficiency Budget 75

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 69

Collaboration Innovation Efficiency Integrity 69

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 6, 2024

Richard Turnquist, assistant athletic director of data and analytics, was interested in how the department could use analytics to drive the department’s budget and financial goals. “We Unifying data sources to gain a more complete picture of football fans Pitt knew they wanted to start with a project focused on enhancing fan engagement.

Data 75

Data Education Innovation Warehouse 75

Naomi Clews Consultancy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

If you want an RFP process that reduces stress, makes RFP turn around time quicker and improves your chances of RFP success, management consultant Naomi Clews provides her 10 step plan to designing an efficient RFP process. Why are written processes important? Step 2: Budget ​ It's important to establish your budget.

Budget 52

Budget Consulting Efficiency Import 52

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 12, 2024

Cyber-resilience doesn’t have to be expensive K12 schools have a tall task: addressing rigorous security and compliance requirements while also managing tight budgets. With AWS Marketplace , the software procurement process is streamlined, making purchasing the security software you need more efficient and cost-effective.

Education 80

Education Budget Purchasing Data 80

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 14, 2024

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Sustainability Breakfast Briefing on February 20, 2024, in Dublin, Ireland, featured a panel of sustainability experts from AWS customers and partners, as well as educational talks on important sustainability themes.

Sustainability 81

Sustainability Data Quality Efficiency 81

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

To understand how local governments can better manage flood risk, it is important to understand how this work is done at present. It also provides a means for local communities with limited budget and schedules to assess best available data where there may be outdated information, no information, or no instrumentation data available.

Insurance 110

Insurance Risk Management Data Management 110

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Corruption in public procurement can lead to: 1) Overpriced public procurement contracts contributing to larger budget deficits. 3) Adverse impact on growth through lower efficiency of public investment, lower quality of public services and higher volatility in markets with substantial public presence.

Corruption 52

Corruption E-procurement Public Procurement Contract 52

FedScoop

APRIL 1, 2024

It’s no secret that agencies grapple with aging systems, budget constraints or a risk-averse culture. This change encourages greater accountability and efficiency from IT service providers. It’s time to think big, innovate fast and create a more efficient and responsive government.

Innovation 58

Innovation Demand Budget Price 58

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 14, 2024

To truly grasp the importance of CAS 407, it’s essential to have a solid foundation in government contracting principles. It helps identify discrepancies between standard and actual costs, allowing for targeted improvements in efficiency and cost control.

Accountability 52

Accountability Government Contracts Efficiency Budget 52

NIH NITAAC

MAY 5, 2022

But what exactly is 801 certification and why is it so important? The NDAA is the name for a series of federal laws that determine the annual budget of the U.S. Congress oversees the defense budget through two yearly bills: the National Defense Authorization Act and defense appropriations bills. Department of Defense (DoD).

Internal Control 52

Internal Control Budget Procurement Purchasing 52

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 especially important during peak demand periods, such as tax season or during emergency responses.

Government 52

Government Government Transparency Efficiency 52

Federal News Network

MARCH 29, 2024

And it’s part of the importance, you know, in defense industry and Defense agencies seeing the importance in space. And what you’re seeing in the last ten years is a slow transition, where now NASA and the government can free up budget dollars to go deeper into space.

Public Private Partnership 111

Public Private Partnership Supply Chain Data Government 111

GovLoop

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Security: Increased ransomware and other events have made security extremely important. Sustainment: Budgets are finite, and organizations need solutions that offer a unified financial option. Sustainment: Budgets are finite, and organizations need solutions that offer a unified financial option.

Innovation 64

Innovation Data Capacity Sustainability 64

Tracker Intelligence

APRIL 6, 2024

Introduction to Project Management Consultancy Tenders In today’s ever-changing business landscape project management consultancy tenders have become more and more important. The Importance of Tenders in Project Management Consultancy For project management consultancies, tenders act as a vital gateway to new projects and expanding business.

Project Management 52

Project Management Tender Consulting Management 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

Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 7, 2023

It is therefore important to promote a well-planned transition that will result in a more robust growth path and sustainable development, thus contributing to fiscal sustainability. In this regard, ministries of finance face the challenge of strengthening their capacities for early identification and management of transition risks.

Finance 52

Finance Price Sustainability Capacity 52

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This will require developing funding mechanisms and information systems to identify, prioritize, and evaluate countries’ climate finance efforts, which hinges on first identifying and evaluating public spending on climate change in national budgets.

Finance 52

Finance Budget Evaluation Accountability 52

AWS Public Sector

APRIL 3, 2024

Most important, students will be provided with evidence-based enrollment guidance that can help them finish their degree faster, with fewer excess credits, and at a lower cost. Moser knew that using specific new technologies—like AI/ML—could help KCCD meet student needs while also maximizing budget and impact.

Education 63

Education Budget Data Leadership 63

AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 11, 2024

We were trying to understand how we could put this data to use efficiently and quickly, because we didn’t want researchers wasting their time in pre-processing,” said Shruthi. Their experience with larger pipelines and streaming real-time data was just what SCAER needed to modernize while keeping their budget under control.

Data 81

Data Education Quantity Warehouse 81

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 3, 2023

Introductory course The School of Applied Research in Public Procurement sought to develop participants’ skills in monitoring, research, policy analysis, and promoting public procurement reforms and open contracting in Central Asia, with a vision to improve transparency, accountability and efficiency in the use of public funds.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Participation 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. What’s next for the budget and Federal market? Attendees will gain critical insights into: What’s next for the VA budget and healthcare investments? is less than one month away! Authored by Scott N.

Logistics 52

Logistics E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 19, 2024

We have a limited budget. Workloads can also be continuously optimized over time to maximize efficiency as needs evolve. As a member, we will partner with industry leaders to shape the vision and strategies employed to empower organizations for growth and increased operational efficiency. Why can’t we just focus on price?

Procurement 80

Procurement IT Price Sustainability 80