Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 28, 2024

This provided transparency for all involved in managing the process in a way that wasn’t possible previously when complaints were transferred manually between agencies by email. Semarang City made a similar agreement in 2023. As of April 2024, 120 inspectorate offices nationwide have access to the system, up from 35 in 2023.

Corruption 87

Corruption Data E-procurement Procurement 87

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

Procureware

APRIL 12, 2019

Most procurement software projects are focused on efficiency; however, transparency needs to have equal attention. Trust is the cornerstone of procurement and transparency builds trust. Vancouver also provides a budget estimate and a bidders list.

Transparency 40

Transparency Bidding Bidder Tender 40

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

FedScoop

AUGUST 20, 2024

In a report made public Monday , the Government Accountability Office outlined 37 total priority recommendations to improve how the Office of Management and Budget encourages adequate technology-related practices across the federal landscape. GAO said that this does not require agencies to identify all legacy systems in need of modernization.

Electronics 103

Electronics Inventory Data Transparency 103

The Procurement ClassRoom

MAY 11, 2024

The interplay between these principles ensures the responsible and transparent management of public funds, crucial for meeting community needs while optimizing economic benefits. Leveraging technology and e-procurement tools can significantly improve efficiency, transparency, and access to procurement opportunities.

Public Procurement 98

Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Management 98

FedScoop

AUGUST 1, 2024

For an agency that has embraced generative AI tools to a significant degree , AI and data transparency go hand in hand — starting with Wednesday’s unblocked setting. Ultimately, all of that needs to be funneled up to our AI inventory and published to the public, and we need to be very transparent with how that works.”

Data 111

Data Participation Inventory Transparency 111

FedScoop

JANUARY 26, 2024

The White House Office of Management and Budget is looking for input on how federal agency privacy impact assessments could more effectively mitigate risks as technologies, such as artificial intelligence, become more advanced. Existing privacy risks are escalating, and new privacy risks are emerging,” OMB said in the request. “It

Impact Assessment 101

Impact Assessment Transparency Budget Import 101

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 19, 2024

We have a limited budget. Training in FinOps methodologies, custom cloud financial processes, cost transparency through tagging, and implementing cloud financial controls and automation, a center of excellence, and optimization strategy all help minimize costs. Why can’t we just focus on price? What actions should we take?

Procurement 72

Procurement IT Price Sustainability 72

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. Transparency on legal and regulatory frameworks To make e-GP systems work effectively, it’s essential to have supportive legislative arrangements in place.

E-procurement 75

E-procurement Procurement Public Procurement Transparency 75

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. MITRE argued that the ability to audit systems is “vital” for tracking AI misuse and maintaining public trust in AI.

Government 102

Government Government Ethics Collaboration 102

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

GovLoop

MARCH 25, 2024

Deloitte examines each one through four different “trust signals”— humanity, transparency, capability and reliability — that relate to how the public perceives government. Transparency indicates that the government openly shares information, motives, and choices related to policy, budget, and program decisions in straightforward language.

Retail 102

Retail Education Transparency Quality 102

The Procurement School

MAY 27, 2024

Author : Chris Sheel Delivering major capital projects on time and on budget has always been a challenging and elusive goal. Budgets previously developed require reactive revisitation as estimates balloon. Supply chain issues” has become an accepted catch-all term to explain a range of circumstances.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Total Cost of Ownership Collaboration Budget 52

FedScoop

AUGUST 22, 2024

to take action on the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act by the end of this session, referring to the bill to bolster transparency and communication in IT spending across federal agencies as “must-pass legislation.” Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.,

Purchasing 111

Purchasing Inventory Utilities Transparency 111

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 third recommendation, meanwhile, pushes for funding and research support for state and local law enforcement to conduct their own AI field testing.

Impact Assessment 93

Impact Assessment Inventory Transparency Quality 93

AWS Public Sector

JULY 24, 2024

Government organizations face challenges that include tight budgets and rapidly evolving citizen demands. Establish transparent communication channels and shared governance to allow all voices to be heard. This is one way to address the challenges of tight budgets and evolving demands on government services.

Government 64

Government Government Collaboration Transparency 64

FedInsider

APRIL 22, 2024

And both the state and the city have open data portals to provide accessibility, transparency, and accountability. Friday, May 10, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 90 Minutes | 1.5 CPE The state of New York is emphasizing improving its IT resilience. He provides executive direction on strategic agency technology initiatives in partnership with ITS.

IT 52

IT E-procurement Innovation Participation 52

FedScoop

APRIL 10, 2024

The Department of Veterans Affairs provided Congress with a “long overdue” update Tuesday on efforts to modernize its supply chain, fielding questions from lawmakers about the department’s transparency regarding the plan. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., Parrish reiterated that the agency is not yet committed to any dollar amount for the project.

Supply Chain 84

Supply Chain Inventory Management Electronics Budget 84

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

FedScoop

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The use case inventories play a central role in the administration’s trustworthy AI practices — the foundation of trustworthy AI is being transparent about what you’re using and how you’re using it. And these inventories are supposed to guide that.”

Inventory 98

Inventory Transparency Import Budget 98

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. John Cornyn, R-Texas, added that FOIA serves as “a cornerstone” for the country’s “belief in open and transparent government.” It takes a lot of time.”

Accountability 114

Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 114

Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 11, 2024

Just days later, on March 5, 2024, House Chairman Comer and Ranking Member Raskin introduced the Federal AI Governance and Transparency Act. This bipartisan bill would focus government resources on increasing transparency, oversight, and responsible use of federal AI systems and centrally codifying federal governance of agency AI systems.

Government 52

Government Government Supply Chain Transparency 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

It’s an appropriate workplace for the woman spearheading efforts to increase transparency and oversight of public spending in Rwanda, by digitalizing the platform running the country’s public procurement and professionalizing its workforce and processes. Rwanda has useful experiences to share with the rest of the region.

Public Procurement 73

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 73

GovLoop

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

First, they need to enhance the citizen experience (CX) and live up to people’s expectations regarding user-friendliness, transparency and security. And third, organizations with budget pressures need to improve capabilities while lowering costs. An interview with Dan Kent, Chief Technology Officer, Red River. And help is available.

Innovation 64

Innovation Budget Education Transparency 64

FedInsider

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Office of Management and Budget recently released policy guidance to remove unnecessary barriers that hinder agencies’ responsible implementation of AI-centric solutions. CPE credit in Business Management & Organization.* * To receive CPE credit you must arrive on time and participate in the surveys throughout the webinar.

Innovation 97

Innovation Participation Media Transparency 97

Inter-American Development Bank

JULY 7, 2023

External monitoring, on the other hand, is usually conducted by government agencies, independent auditors, or other external stakeholders who are tasked with assessing the SOE’s performance and ensuring that it is meeting its objectives [1].

Finance 52

Finance IT Evaluation Budget 52

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In 2021, Rhode Island’s Department of Labor and Training collaborated with AWS on a Working Backwards process that improved transparency for unemployment insurance claims. Managing costs – Select tools that help track and manage project resources to keep the budget on track. Example AWS Services: AWS Budgets and Amazon SageMaker.

Project Management 72

Project Management Management Budget Thresholds 72

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The bill would also require the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop recommendations for agencies regarding “high-impact” AI systems, which the Office of Management and Budget would then implement. This bipartisan legislation is one important step of many necessary towards addressing potential harms.

Transportation 88

Transportation Transportation Innovation Risk Management 88

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Delays and difficulties in collecting payments can lead to significant shortfalls in municipal budgets, limiting the funds available for public services and infrastructure projects. Modernizing payment systems is a crucial step toward building more efficient, responsive and transparent government institutions.

Government 98

Government Government Efficiency Finance 98

FedScoop

APRIL 9, 2024

A best practice for economic analysis is a transparent methodology, including analytical choices and assumptions,” the GAO wrote, adding that start-up tech costs for “a novel system” of this kind “could be substantial.” Estimates for technology costs appear to be an especially unwieldy target.

Accountability 87

Accountability Price Electronics Data 87

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

GovLoop

JULY 18, 2023

All this is transparent to the user and happens without interrupting the workflow. “If Of course, you must consider budget, too. Agencies seeking to improve customer experience face multiple hurdles — some that start long before direct interaction with constituents. An example is HP’s Sure Click Enterprise, he explained.

Capacity 98

Capacity Transparency Budget Innovation 98

FedScoop

APRIL 1, 2024

It’s no secret that agencies grapple with aging systems, budget constraints or a risk-averse culture. Agencies gain clearer visibility into budget allocations and expected outcomes for each phase of the project, while providers have a precise understanding of the expected deliverables and timeframes.

Innovation 57

Innovation Demand Budget Price 57

GovLoop

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The act of trusting builds transparency, added Nate Benjamin, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at AmeriCorps. We aligned our outcomes back up to…organizational success and ensured that we had the fiscal budgeting to support the bottom line,” Benjamin said. Government employees don’t operate in a vacuum. Trust was not earned.

Strategic Planning 119

Strategic Planning Influencing Import Transparency 119

GovLoop

MAY 10, 2024

Is separate from the budget process, as much as possible. Values transparency and is thoughtful/ strategic about public engagement. Privacy, transparency, legal and security concerns exist. But data — collected regularly — helps agencies compete by enabling them to monitor trends and plan. Focuses on outcomes, not outputs.

Data 52

Data Public Private Partnership Transparency Management 52

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Besides symbolizing a bygone era, Public Auditorium is one of many underused assets draining the city’s budget. As Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb stepped onto the Music Hall stage in the city’s Public Auditorium on March 5, 2024, it was hard not to lose your place on the continuum of past, present and future.

Strategic Planning 72

Strategic Planning Government Government Professional Services 72