GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

How can organizations enhance their service deliverability when they’re already facing budget pressures and staff shortages? By incorporating cloud capabilities alongside the software you use daily, it can work with your agency’s tight IT budget and improve efficiencies across diverse functions.

IT 52

IT Budget Collaboration Efficiency 52

FedScoop

JUNE 28, 2024

That law requires the Office of Management and Budget to release “Phase II guidance” for agencies to implement its open data and comprehensive data inventories requirements. Greater transparency will help bring more accountability, as well as efficiency, to government operations.” Willam Timmons, R-S.C.,

IT 83

IT Data Transparency Inventory 83

GovLoop

MAY 3, 2023

It can be a drag on the performance of your overall IT environment, and on the efficiency and sustainability of that environment. Being able to scale granularly where you need it can help with budgets,” Alexander said. Legacy storage technology can be such a drag. The agency shifted to flash-based systems from Pure Storage.

Data 93

Data IT Capacity Integration 93

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 Governments with outdated systems may find it challenging to implement such changes efficiently, exacerbating financial strains.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

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. To fully harness the cloud’s potential, organizations should shift their mindset and adopt procurement processes that let them successfully evaluate options and choose the best solution.

Procurement 72

Procurement IT Price Sustainability 72

GovLoop

JUNE 22, 2023

The Benefits of Flash Legacy storage can also be a drag on your overall IT environment’s performance and on the efficiency and sustainability of that environment. Another budget challenge is that many agencies have integrated their compute, network and storage systems. The agency shifted to flash-based systems from Pure Storage.

Data 52

Data IT Budget Sustainability 52

American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

Louis struggle with resource constraints and grapple with the significant challenges cities face in balancing budgets, maintaining public services and managing infrastructure needs. It results from past budget deficits and requires ongoing management through interest and principal repayments.

Government 52

Government Government Budget Quality 52

ivalua

APRIL 20, 2023

With an intuitive e-commerce experience, Ivalua’s eProcurement platform will help Hutchinson globalize and streamline purchase requisitions, digitalize and automate large volumes of purchase orders, simplify receiving processes, and improve budget tracking. Redwood City, CA, 20 April 2023. In 2022, it generated a revenue of €4.400 billion.

Eprocurement 52

Eprocurement Procurement IT E-procurement 52

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 28, 2024

Kupang, a very small port city on the island of Timor, will conduct probity audits for the first time in 2024, after ICW and the Inspectorate successfully advocated for an increase to the procurement oversight budget – to about US$80,000 up from $18,000 previously (equivalent to 0.02% of the Kupang government’s total spending).

Corruption 87

Corruption Data E-procurement Procurement 87

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

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

It comes after the House passed a similar bill that would improve data access for the Congressional Budget Office ( H.R. We applaud the House for requiring its digital delivery instead, ensuring this valuable educational resource more efficiently serves Members, staff, and the public,” he said. That bill ( H.R.

Data 71

Data Capacity Education Budget 71

GovLoop

JANUARY 17, 2024

In September 2021, the Office of Management and Budget unveiled a draft federal strategy , emphasizing the need for a zero-trust architecture to meet evolving cybersecurity demands. This layer optimizes resource efficiency and fosters consistency in multi-cloud environments, accelerating cloud adoption.

Utilities 115

Utilities Demand Budget Efficiency 115

Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 26, 2024

On April 4, Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on the Budget, wrote a letter to Gary Gensler , the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), expressing concerns about delays and lack of transparency in the agency’s whistleblower compensation.

Distribution 91

Distribution Quantity Transparency Budget 91

Federal News Network

JUNE 17, 2024

The Shared Services Leadership Coalition was formed to specifically focus on shared services and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of government founded by John Marshall. Tom Temin And I would think in some ways, shared services would be more efficient now than in the past. Tom Temin And John is still around.

Government 102

Government Government Leadership Accountability 102

FedScoop

MAY 1, 2024

Established in 2019 by the Office of Management and Budget, QSMOs are intended to serve as “governmentwide storefronts” for technology solutions and services in various areas, according to GSA. 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

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 In a letter sent Wednesday and shared exclusively with FedScoop, the tech groups urged Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.,

Purchasing 111

Purchasing Inventory Utilities Transparency 111

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Standardizing the tools can also help improve project efficiency. Managing costs – Select tools that help track and manage project resources to keep the budget on track. Cloud-native technologies – Adopting cloud-native technologies can improve operational efficiency for cloud projects and help lower cost.

Project Management 72

Project Management Management Budget Thresholds 72

Great Government Through Technology

AUGUST 7, 2024

This flexibility allows agencies to address a wide range of IT needs efficiently and effectively. This flexibility allows agencies to address a wide range of IT needs efficiently and effectively. ” Enhanced efficiency: “The 8(a) STARS III sole source authority helped me streamline my acquisition and save time.”

Innovation 52

Innovation Efficiency Procurement Negotiation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 21, 2023

By the time the matter was presented to the English High Court of Justice, Nigeria’s obligation, which originally arose from a 20-page agreement, reached $11 billion and amounted to nearly a half of Nigeria’s entire budget for 2023 and far more than what had been allocated for its health and education services, combined.

IT 52

IT Corruption Ethics Education 52

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

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 111

Efficiency Data Innovation Media 111

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. Step 2: Budget ​ It's important to establish your budget. Why are written processes important?

Budget 52

Budget Consulting Efficiency Import 52

FedScoop

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Our budgeting process is stupid. Who in their right mind would run a commercial enterprise or operation using a budget that was conceived three years ago?” Who in their right mind would run a commercial enterprise or operation using a budget that was conceived three years ago?” Culture, culture, culture. We can solve it.

Government 88

Government Government Budget Quality 88

GovLoop

APRIL 21, 2023

Here is a real-life example on how one civilian agency reduced its environmental footprint and budget demands: An agency was looking to reduce the power needed to heat and cool its primary data center by one-third. The agency chose to implement an all-flash storage solution for high performance and hyper-consolidation.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Capacity Demand Budget 52

Inter-American Development Bank

JULY 7, 2023

To better achieve the objectives for which they were created, SOEs need to use their resources efficiently and effectively. Internal monitoring typically involves a board of directors, management, and other internal stakeholders who are responsible for ensuring that the SOE is operating effectively and efficiently.

Finance 52

Finance IT Evaluation Budget 52

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. You’re replacing heavy upfront capital expenditures (CapEx) with ongoing operating expenses (OpEx).

Budget 52

Budget Strategic Planning Data Capacity 52

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 14, 2024

The Benefits of Implementing Standard Cost Systems Standard cost systems offer numerous advantages for government contractors, including improved cost control, enhanced performance measurement, and streamlined budgeting processes. This standard ensures consistency and fairness in cost accounting practices across government contractors.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Accountability Efficiency Budget 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. For agencies that continue to embrace cloud innovation strategically, this future is closer than many might think.

Innovation 57

Innovation Demand Budget Price 57

GovLoop

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Tight budgets and outdated technology are putting a crimp in government’s ability to provide efficient support. Modernized call centers based in the cloud make it possible for agencies to cater to their constituents. Why is it so hard for agencies to replicate the level of service of a private company?

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Budget Collaboration Government 52

GovLoop

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It can include applications such as community platforms that connect constituents to services and resources, open data initiatives and participatory budgeting tools. It can include applications such as community platforms that connect constituents to services and resources, open data initiatives and participatory budgeting tools.

Budget 81

Budget Efficiency Data Government 81

GovLoop

JUNE 21, 2023

Problem: Limited IT Budgets Slow Modernization Working with a limited IT budget typically forces an agency’s IT leaders to put up with outdated technology longer than they would. A small bureau in a massive agency, BIS does not have a robust IT budget. Not having the budget to overhaul the data center, Rao turned to the cloud.

Export 74

Export Budget Data Capacity 74

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. Addressing vulnerabilities to cyber threats, particularly ransomware, empowers governments with limited budgets to build advanced protection and recovery systems.

Collaboration 69

Collaboration Budget Government Government 69

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

GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

But just as learning is a lifelong process, an organization’s self-improvement should be ongoing, to help ensure that its technology remains effective and efficient and that the costs involved in updating IT are manageable. Thinking Differently. Beyond finances, an ongoing approach requires a new overall mindset. In the Real World.

Budget 64

Budget Efficiency Finance Education 64

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 These solutions enable data-driven budgeting and decision-making while increasing data accuracy, saving time and improving stakeholder trust. and Canada.

Budget 52

Budget Efficiency Transparency Leadership 52

Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 19, 2024

Incentive for efficiency: FFP contracts encourage contractors to be efficient and minimize costs to maximize their profit. Budget constraints: Evaluate the available budget and the potential for cost overruns. Two common contract types are Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost-Reimbursement contracts.

Price 52

Price Government Government Contract 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A modern arbitration institution, with an increasingly important role ” were the opening remarks expressed by Claus von Wobeser, who briefly referred to the beginnings of the PCA in The Hague and culminated by providing data on the cases initiated last year (which surpassed the previous year’s record). This is a frequently asked question to the PCA.

IT 40

IT Participation Influencing Logistics 40