FedScoop

AUGUST 14, 2024

Despite the seen-it-all quality to Kaouk’s federal government career, serving as chief artificial intelligence officer and CDO at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission since December has kicked things up a notch. For starters, there’s a machine-learning tool that detects anomalies in algorithms that’s focused on improving data quality.

Data 108

Data Quality Inventory Ethics 108

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The subcommittee’s first recommendation was simply for the Office of Management and Budget to push federal law enforcement agencies to follow a checklist when testing AI tools in the field. The subcommittee decided that recommendations on AI field testing would fill an important gap.

Impact Assessment 108

Impact Assessment Inventory Transparency Quality 108

GovSpend

JUNE 20, 2024

to the SBIR program if their extramural research and development budgets exceed $100M. Moreover, agencies with an extramural R&D budget surpassing $1 billion must reserve 0.45% for the STTR program. It’s important to note that SBIRs can also be awarded through grants. in FY 20 to $6.3B

Contract 105

Contract Innovation Participation Utilities 105

Tendersinfo

MARCH 24, 2021

The Procurement Team involves divisions like Procurement Manager, Budget Holder, Management of the contract, and representatives of different sectors. The higher the value of the contract higher is the team size hence it important to understand the metrics based on which a bid is successful.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Bidding 52

GovLoop

DECEMBER 9, 2022

San Antonio launched an initiative called SASpeakUp in 2015 to gather better input on the city’s budget and its services. Reviewing and commenting on the city budget. The new department’s name reflects the idea that engagement is as important as communications itself, Reed said. Building on Early Success.

Media 59

Media Quality Budget Import 59

Import and Trade Remedies

DECEMBER 14, 2023

On 7 December 2023, the government announced a package of customs simplification measures to simplify export and import processes for traders. Since the Spring Budget 2023, the government has reviewed the authorisation application forms and commenced the co-design process of a Modernising Authorisations policy with industry partners.

Government 45

Government Government Export Quality 45

The Procurement School

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Solicitation Processes Once a government buyer has issued a solicitation, they must balance meeting the government’s needs with maintaining the interest of quality vendors. To have sufficient budget for the successful submission Assume that the costs for past similar procurements have not significantly changed.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Buyers Budget Quality 52

GovCon Chamber of Commerce

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

It is important to remain persistent and focused, and to continue to build your skills and knowledge over time. With hard work and a commitment to quality, you can achieve success in this challenging and rewarding field. This can help you stand out in a competitive market and increase your chances of success.

Quality 52

Quality Media Government Contracts Procurement 52

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Policymakers’ Forecasts: Optimistic Biases Discourage Compliance Optimistic macroeconomic forecasts undermine compliance during the budget cycle: the probability of complying ex-post with the fiscal rule is lower when policymakers overestimate GDP growth ex-ante. These findings have important policy implications.

Influencing 52

Influencing Budget Quality Sustainability 52

Scottish Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

‘Participation’ describes how people get involved in decisions which affect or are important to them. Since the Christie Commission on the future of public services concluded that services must be designed and built through collaboration, the Scottish Government has committed to increasing the use of participatory approaches.

Framework Agreement 76

Framework Agreement Participation Supplier Public Procurement 76

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. Leveraging AI however, can accelerate the collection of ESG reporting and facilitate insights.

Sustainability 76

Sustainability Data Quality Efficiency 76

The Procurement School

MAY 12, 2023

Contractors need to understand the quality measures that the owner will apply to the services and deliverables. This is the most important step to help avoid issues caused by misunderstandings later. Have a workable quality measurement process. done regularly in the same way) and consider budgets and staff workloads.

Contract Management 52

Contract Management Management Contract Quality 52

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

Federal News Network

AUGUST 1, 2024

An Office of Management and Budget spokesperson said the FAR case is on pause to allow further analysis of security considerations, such as roles and responsibilities for the lifecycle management of the data. AI has come a long way in four years.” OFPP recognized the acquisition professional behind the bot in 2022.”

Evaluation 93

Evaluation Bidding Contract Data 93

Government Contracts & Investigations

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This is an important opportunity for software producers (and others) to provide input that will help shape the future of software supply chain regulations. At a time when the federal government is struggling to harmonize myriad rules on cybersecurity and supply chain, recommendations from industry will be key.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Utilities Quality Budget 52

GovLoop

OCTOBER 5, 2022

When you think about budgets, a lot of organizations will spend the majority of their money on meeting the mission. … Rainosek stressed the importance of understanding the data under your control and then managing it effectively. The quality of data management staff is important, of course.

Data 52

Data Management Quality Import 52

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

GovLoop

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Accepting this variety, as parent-workers and parent-worker supporters, means supporting a family-inclusive workplace that prevents discrimination and capitalizes on the strengths that caregivers bring. There are many ways employers and colleagues can support working parents. There is no way around it. Jobs require time.

Balance 64

Balance Participation Transportation Transportation 64

FedScoop

APRIL 16, 2024

They also stressed the importance of transparency and continuous feedback and focused on the tangible benefits of eased workloads and enhanced efficiencies. Waugh’s comments underscored the importance of integrating various Google products within organizational applications.

Collaboration 70

Collaboration Innovation Efficiency Integration 70

ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

A new report, “Data-Enabled Supply Chain Transparency” has revealed that 77% of respondents indicated their organization considers supply chain transparency to be critically or highly important.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Transparency Procurement Procurement Team 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 8, 2024

The discussion also addressed limitations to human cognitive skills, including the average attention span and the importance of engaging visuals. The speakers stressed the necessity of genuine credibility and discussed different ways of fairness.

Participation 52

Participation Import Sustainability Ethics 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 8, 2024

The discussion also addressed limitations to human cognitive skills, including the average attention span and the importance of engaging visuals. The speakers stressed the necessity of genuine credibility and discussed different ways of fairness.

Ethics 52

Ethics Participation Import Sustainability 52

ivalua

JULY 16, 2020

A lack of digital maturity and a focus on supplier cost and quality are also limiting green practices. When it comes to working with suppliers, quality (38%) and cost (31%) are the most important factors businesses consider, with sustainability far behind (15%).

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Supply Chain Supplier Quality 52

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 3, 2023

The lectures and interactive sessions covered the foundations of modern public procurement, basic skills for monitoring and analyzing the level of transparency and quality of procurement, as well as practical exercises to apply these skills. It inspired the creation of a free self-guided e-course on Open Contracting Basics too.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Participation 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The Purchase Order has been touted as the only way to manage ‘maverick’ spend (stopping off budget expenditure), but it’s also a way to automate invoice processing. We need to take the good parts of the networks (data quality) and go back to look at AP Automation and invoice matching. Does PO-flip or No PO-No Pay help this?

E-procurement 94

E-procurement Supplier Buyers Supply Chain 94

Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

Your proposal should demonstrate your company’s expertise, experience, and ability to deliver the project on time and within budget.

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Negotiation 52

SmallGovCon

JANUARY 30, 2024

The memorandum , issued through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), refers to a number of other policy documents. .” To that end, OMB has recommended steps such as increasing small business order set-asides and maximizing small business set-asides across multiple types of contracts. Below, we dive into these new recommendations.

Participation 95

Participation Thresholds Contract Government Contracts 95

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

ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

As operating budgets tighten, restrictive spending will pressure businesses to focus on savings and creative alternatives. . Data quality and access will need to be front and center in all procurement strategy and sourcing decisions. #6. Inflation will Continue to rise in 2022. What can we expect in 2022?

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Consumer Demands 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 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? and will relate to previous GSA Advantage!

Price 52

Price Logistics E-procurement Data 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

His work in the private sector provided him an opportunity to learn and lead teams with Closing the books; SEC Reporting; IT and Business Auditing; Business Process design, Budgets & Reporting, Governance, Risk & Compliance; Technology implementations (Oracle, SAP) and Organizational restructuring.

Accountability 142

Accountability Leadership Consulting Collaboration 142

Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

4- Sustainable taxonomies are essential for access to timely and quality information. The analysis, to be published soon, concludes that carbon taxes can be a useful vehicle to capture additional fiscal resources that are then channeled through the budget to support environmental policy.

Finance 52

Finance Sustainability Price Budget 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

It generally goes something like this: “If we can promote greater cross-functional teamwork, engage our suppliers more effectively and share important information more broadly, we can improve profitability, get to market faster, serve our customers better, etc.”. Great stuff. First, it will never happen without leadership.

Collaboration 45

Collaboration Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing 45

ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

This encourages more diverse participation and improves the quality of responses – and therefore creates value for the general public. They might be concerned with the amount of a purchase without realizing it is a tiny fraction of a budget or only a small part of a project. The public needs spend and supplier selection transparency.

Transparency 45

Transparency Procurement Supplier End to End 45

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. VA hospitals also outperformed non-VA hospitals in CMS’ Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings, with over 58 percent of VA hospitals receiving four or five-star ratings.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contract Networking Budget 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

It generally goes something like this: “If we can promote greater cross-functional teamwork, engage our suppliers more effectively and share important information more broadly, we can improve profitability, get to market faster, serve our customers better, etc.”. Great stuff. First, it will never happen without leadership.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing 40

The Procurement ClassRoom

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

How important is it really? The contract implementation phase is very important because it is where the results of the procurement process are obtained and the requesting entity is in a position to finally receive the expected benefits of their procurement request. Contract administration involves the management of risks.

Contract Administration 40

Contract Administration Contract Supplier Procurement 40