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 109

Impact Assessment Transparency Budget Import 109

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 97

Government Government Budget Quality 97

ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Procurement transparency exists within the public sector because it is required by law. And yet, not all transparency is equally effective. Suppliers need bidding and contract transparency. The public needs spend and supplier selection transparency.

Transparency 45

Transparency Procurement Supplier End to End 45

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Unfortunately, few defense IT programs deliver on time nor on budget in spite of over half of the budget going to consultants and system engineering and technical analysis (SETA) contractors. conflict of interests rules. conflict of interests rules. More recently BAH won a $1.65

Public Private Partnership 92

Public Private Partnership IT Influencing Corruption 92

FedScoop

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Bureau personnel told the OIG that the lack of a research and development budget makes procurement especially challenging, given that staffers are largely unable to test unproven AI tools that could aid missions. Intelligence Community agencies do have R&D budgets, while the bureau has had to rely on one-off requests to ODNI.

Utilities 97

Utilities Strategic Planning Budget Inventory 97

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 119

Data Participation Inventory Transparency 119

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 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 111

Electronics Inventory Data Transparency 111

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

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 110

Government Government Ethics Collaboration 110

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

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 93

Distribution Quantity Transparency Budget 93

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 80

Procurement IT Price Sustainability 80

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 90

Corruption Data E-procurement Procurement 90

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 120

Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 120

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 82

E-procurement Procurement Public Procurement Transparency 82

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Jason Miller is the deputy director for management at the Office of Management and Budget. OMB’s Miller said the memo focused on concepts like interoperability, transparency, data portability and intellectual property rights. “We We want to ensure we’re always, always getting the best price for U.S.

Inventory 123

Inventory Budget Management Utilities 123

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Transparency and accountability are crucial to maintaining public trust and require clear policies on surveillance use and data access.” Additionally, it’s important to plan for the entire product lifecycle, factoring in system maintenance, upgrades and eventual replacement when considering budget constraints.”

Purchasing 110

Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 110

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 106

Inventory Transparency Import Budget 106

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 119

Purchasing Inventory Utilities Transparency 119

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 92

Supply Chain Inventory Management Electronics Budget 92

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

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

FedScoop

APRIL 5, 2024

A recent Office of Management and Budget memo further directs agencies to “assess potential beneficial uses” of generative AI uses and establish safeguards. In total, CDC has 15 pilots using the agency’s generative AI capabilities, primarily through the Azure Open AI service, a spokesperson said. CDC declined to share a copy of its guidance.

Efficiency 118

Efficiency Data Innovation Media 118

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

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 101

Impact Assessment Inventory Transparency Quality 101

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 95

Transportation Transportation Innovation Risk Management 95

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 94

Accountability Price Electronics Data 94

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Pimentel joined the agency after making a name for himself as a transparency and anti-corruption campaigner, having been Executive Director at Transparency International’s local chapter Participación Ciudadana. It has debarred more than 60 suppliers for violations, and reduced unresolved complaints and canceled tenders.

Corruption 78

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 78

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 80

Project Management Management Budget Thresholds 80

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 72

Government Government Collaboration Transparency 72

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 80

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 80

European Law: Public Procurement

OCTOBER 8, 2012

The Evropaïki Dynamiki (ESP-ISEP) Judgment has been issued on the basis of Article 100(2) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ 2002 L 248, p. 1) (‘the Financial Regulation’). 1) (‘the Financial Regulation’).

Collusion 40

Collusion Public Procurement Transparency Tender 40

FedScoop

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This bipartisan legislation will enable the federal government to operate more effectively, more efficiently and more transparently,” he added. The Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act ( H.R.1695 1695 ) was introduced by Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Jamie Raskin, D-Md.,

Purchasing 73

Purchasing Efficiency Transparency Budget 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

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

While it aligns with Liberia’s approach, the Model Law places greater emphasis on transparency, the documentation of justification for using restricted bidding, and minimizing disruptions to competition. The choice of a procurement method is often determined by the cost of the item to be procured or the nature of the requirement.

Procurement 105

Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 105

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 98

Innovation Participation Media Transparency 98