American City & Country

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A Gartner study predicts that by 2026, more than 70% of government agencies will employ AI to augment human decision-making, marking a significant turn towards automation from 35% in 2022 to more than 70% by 2026. Adopting AI is no longer an option but a necessity for developing efficient, transparent and responsive government operations.

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FedInsider

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In the face of new and growing threats many federal, state and local IT budgets stay the same, however. The challenge becomes how to plan and implement a zero trust environment within budgets that are slow to increase. He has twice been awarded Jessie H.

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FedScoop

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The Modernizing Data Practices to Improve Government Act ( H.R. calls for an extension to the council’s lifespan until 2031, while also requiring the CDO Council to report to Congress about data governance challenges that prevent the adoption of emerging tech across the federal landscape. 10151 ), introduced by Reps. Summer Lee, D-Pa.,

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Earlier this year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a joint advisory , warning government agencies of potential disruptions to U.S. Lastly, it’s crucial for state and local governments to secure leadership support.

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FedScoop

JANUARY 19, 2024

Obviously, the applied for budget in [2024] is larger than our existing budget and that’s what’s necessary to add more headcount. We’re OK for now, but for long-term needs, we just need to get a budget.” The post VA struggles to bring on AI talent without a long-term budget from Congress appeared first on FedScoop.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 8, 2024

Through well-designed taxation and public spending, governments in the region can reduce ethnic and racial inequalities. This was the topic of the event Racial Equity Budgeting: Lessons from the United States and Brazil , which was organized by the Inter-American Development Bank and took place in September 2023.

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Government Contracts

JUNE 10, 2024

Supreme Court decision affirming that the federal government is liable for the reimbursement of millions in administrative healthcare costs for two Native American tribes, is urging Congress to shift its budget appropriations for fiscal year 2026 to protect the agency's overall health.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 24, 2023

Local government services play a role in so much of our everyday lives that they become invisible. To achieve that, local governments must move away from budgeting for services in silos and come together to create a digital twin of the organization, Francis said. Rules-based software avoids these problems. “By

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GovCon Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Budget showdown may cause a massive impact as it can lead to a government shutdown. Understanding what happens during a budget showdown is vital to prepare for its possible results. Learn more about how a budget showdown can affect the country, businesses, and individuals here. What is a Budget Showdown?

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Government Contracts

MARCH 25, 2024

Federal government attorneys told the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday that Indian Health Services might be forced to cut its budget by 40%, should two Native American tribes prevail in their bids to uphold rulings that ordered they be reimbursed millions in administrative healthcare costs.

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Government Contracts

MAY 16, 2024

Former Connecticut lawmaker and deputy budget director Konstantinos "Kosta" Diamantis has been arrested on federal criminal charges, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut told Law360 on Thursday morning.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The company is a licensed independent CPA firm providing tax and business consulting services to their clients, which includes governments. Local governments have been a unique entity in the cyber-security landscape because of their lack of ability to pay ransomware,” Mahna explains. What’s more, local governments remain vulnerable.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

In my experience working with city governments, I’ve seen firsthand cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Sacramento, and St. Louis struggle with resource constraints and grapple with the significant challenges cities face in balancing budgets, maintaining public services and managing infrastructure needs. What is a fiscal cliff?

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Government must also work to deliver services more equitably and effectively, especially for those who have been historically underserved.” Government must also work to deliver services more equitably and effectively, especially for those who have been historically underserved.” She has held senior roles at the U.S.

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Inside Government Contracts

AUGUST 23, 2023

Bid Protests: GAO’s Loser Pays Pilot Program Once again, a “loser pays” bid protest pilot program has appeared in the NDAA, which would require contractors to reimburse DoD for costs incurred in “processing” bid protests that are ultimately denied by the Government Accountability Office.

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GovCon Wire

MAY 7, 2024

Choosing the right government contracting tools can help government contractors make bids, keep track of contract progress, and ensure compliance. These tools demonstrate a contractor’s competence and reliability in meeting project deadlines on budget and on schedule. What are Government Contracting Tools?

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Federal News Network

MARCH 5, 2024

Even as Congress takes up spending bills for a fiscal year already half over, budget watchers are preparing for release of the administration’s 2025 wish list. With all the votes in the president’s budget. So, there’s really a lot of interest in what’s in this FY 25 budget.

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ExecutiveBiz

APRIL 1, 2024

According to Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch of Viasat , the commercial satellite communications industry views the inclusion of a $134 million line item for commercial satcom integration within the proposed fiscal year 2025 Pentagon budget as a positive development. "We're

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FedTech Magazine

JUNE 28, 2024

That’s why the Office of Management and Budget issued a March memo codifying the need for AI governance and establishing requirements and recommendations for how agencies should address specific risks of relying on the technology in their work, especially when it impacts public rights and safety.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The firm offers solutions for cities , other governments and corrections. Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently. In 2024, governments face challenges when they buy technology, Cunningham tells Co-op Solutions.

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Inside Government Contracts

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Although Congress averted a Government shutdown on October 1 by passing a temporary spending bill, we may be headed toward a shutdown next month. Professional services contractors are particularly at risk, as many of their employees may be working on cost-reimbursable government contracts but may be compensated on a salaried basis.

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FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

Agencies want to know they’re getting maximum returns on their digital initiatives because IT spending represents a major portion of their budgets. The key here is value-based budgeting,” says James Watczak, a finance and technology business consultant with CDW.

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The NRC had released an AI strategic plan in the spring of 2023 , but is now working to release another strategic plan in compliance with Office of Management and Budget guidance. The post NRC enlists GSA to help with artificial intelligence governance appeared first on FedScoop.

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Government Contracts

MARCH 6, 2024

Department of Defense on Wednesday to make a "transformational change" to its budgeting and resource allocation processes, saying the DOD's current processes limit effective and timely responses to changing needs and technologies. An expert panel urged the U.S.

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Government Contracts

MARCH 11, 2024

billion discretionary budget for the U.S. The White House on Monday proposed an $849.8 Department of Defense for fiscal year 2025, focusing heavily on supporting readiness programs over other priorities.

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FedScoop

JULY 8, 2024

The diverse needs and requirements of agencies based on their size, organization, budget, mission and internal AI talent present an opportunity to promote flexibility and adaptability in AI governance,” the document states. “An

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ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Artificial intelligence governance platform developer Credo AI and partner Booz Allen Hamilton are launching new AI governance capabilities under the Jumpstart family of offerings to benefit federal agencies.

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FedTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2024

Both the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, or FedRAMP, and the Office of Management and Budget released guidance in recent weeks on steps the government can take, or has already taken, to accelerate adoption of these capabilities. FedRAMP issued draft guidance on Jan. 26 establishing a framework for prioritizing…

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FedInsider

APRIL 4, 2024

CPE Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) has arrived with the force of a tsunami across the federal government. Jane brings a lifetime career in media and government to her role. Close Contributing Editor , FedInsider REGISTER The post Building Responsible AI Workflows with AI Governance first appeared on FedInsider.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

Government contractors on the whole are optimistic about future business. They expect more growth as the government adopts artificial intelligence. Generally, the government contracting markets have been relatively insulated from the economic conditions. And the government spending itself never actually goes down.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 17, 2024

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently reiterated something it has been pointing out for years: The government wastes billions and billions of dollars on duplicative and overlapping activities. The government wastes billions and billions on duplicative and overlapping activities. Steve Goodrich I certainly have.

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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. The submission pointed specifically to “ongoing user performance issues” with “numerous government websites” that “disproportionately affect vulnerable users, especially those dependent on mobile data plans instead of WiFi.”

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FedInsider

JUNE 24, 2024

CPE As all levels of government seek ways to harness the benefits of artificial intelligence ( AI ) and mitigate its potential risks, the need for an overall national strategy to foster innovation, competitiveness, and economic growth becomes clearer. Thursday, August 1, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 90 Minutes | 1.5

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The White House released Executive Order 14110 in October 2023 on the “safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use” of AI, followed in March of this year with an Office of Management and Budget memo providing guidance on improving governance and managing the risks of AI.

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FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2024

Agencies’ push to enhance the customer experience has reached a critical juncture, according to a recent Government Accountability Office report. The next phase of the government’s CX journey — removing barriers to employee success — demands adoption of common technology tools that foster seamless collaboration and communication, GAO notes.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

As six out of 10 government finance teams still rely on manual reconciliation , the survey findings echo this, in which 46.1% The most prominent issues include delinquent payments, lack of compliance and the complexities involved in collecting payments for various government services.

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FedInsider

JANUARY 23, 2024

To view this webinar: How to Increase Government IT Agility. At Salesforce, Nadia Hansen is a Digital Transformation Executive helping state and local governments across the globe reimagine service delivery for citizens and employees. Jane brings a lifetime career in media and government to her role.

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