FedScoop

AUGUST 5, 2024

Laura Gerhardt, director of technology modernization and data at the Office of Management and Budget, said during an Advanced Technology Academic Research Center event last week that the prioritization of threat assessments is part of an overarching strategy to position FedRAMP and its updated guidance as “a security-first program.”

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FedScoop

JULY 23, 2024

It’s currently working with a consortium of more than 200 companies and organizations to address actions in President Joe Biden’s AI executive order, including risk management for generative AI and red-teaming guidance. That funding, however, came as the overall budget for NIST was slashed by nearly 12%.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When they buy technology, cities and counties will often face multiple issues, says Dean Cunningham , segment development manager, Public Safety at Axis Communications , a company that produces network cameras, access control systems, network audio devices and other IP networking solutions for physical security and video surveillance applications.

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FedInsider

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In this week’s episode of Feds at the Edge, we will dive into the unique challenges the federal government faces in identity management. From heavy security requirements and vast amounts of data to limited budgets, we’re unpacking the challenges and exploring innovative solutions to solve the vexing crisis agencies face today.

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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. It would also support NIST’s development of a methodology to mitigate unanticipated behavior from AI systems.

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FedInsider

APRIL 4, 2024

Now the Office of Management and Budget has issued a memorandum directing agencies to institute governance and risk management processes governing use of AI, including a requirement that every agency appoint a Chief AI Officer (CAIO) before June 1.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Navy says it’s seen huge successes in a pilot project that aims to change the decades-old, hardware-centric budgeting model Congress and the Pentagon use to plan and execute DoD’s spending into one that actually makes sense for modern information technology. David Gast, the Navy’s program manager for command and control systems.

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FedScoop

AUGUST 1, 2024

Dave Shive, GSA’s chief information officer, told reporters during the event that while the hackathon felt “like it’s using open tooling,” the work being done was in a “tightly controlled sandbox,” which Whitman characterized as a “segmented infrastructure” so there would be no privacy concerns or agency risks.

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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. OMB says it is working with agencies to prioritize their acquisition data management needs.

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FedScoop

JULY 30, 2024

The release last week of long-awaited FedRAMP modernization guidance for federal agencies began with “a novel approach” from a pair of Office of Management and Budget colleagues that included room to test out some of their ideas.

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FedInsider

APRIL 4, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security observed in its Zero Trust Implementation Strategy that agencies “can expect audits and budgets to hinge on questions of whether and how [they’ve] implemented zero trust for years to come.” He holds CISSP, CGEIT, ITIL, ZTCA and MCSE certifications.

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

The 2023 Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (EO 14110) aims to promote the responsible use of AI while mitigating potential risks and ensuring the protection of civil rights and liberties.

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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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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

From acquiring security staff and surveillance technology to event-specific safety gear, having a well-coordinated procurement plan is essential for effective crowd and event management. Competitive Pricing and Cost Savings Procurement teams are always looking for ways to stay within budget while maximizing the value of their contracts.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The cloud landscape and federal technology have evolved drastically since the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program was created more than a decade ago. “[T]he FedRAMP framework was built for a smaller job at a simpler time, and today’s cloud challenges are different.

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Mitre has submitted comments on the Office of Management and Budget's draft memorandum on establishing new requirements for the adoption, use and management of artificial intelligence technologies.

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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. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Pentagon’s inspector general said Defense vendors are getting millions of dollars they did not earn because of shortcomings in how DoD manages cost-plus contracts. This month, CISA extended the charter through 2026 for the Information and Communications Technology Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

However, improvements in technology are helping local governments provide accurate assessments of flood risk, so steps can be taken to provide early and accurate warning of flood events, minimize potential losses, and improve outcomes and overall resilience after a flood occurs. What’s missing from current methods of managing flood risk?

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Planning, budgeting and execution of resources.” “IT: My only fear is that more conservative agencies won’t believe that the benefits outweigh any of the risks and would rather ban it outright than come up with and enforce reasonable guidelines on how to use it effectively without violating policies or laws.” Grant review, data review.”

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

Under the ACCESS Act, the Office of Management and Budget would be instructed to issue guidance for agencies to implement the bill within 180 days of its enactment. In 2022, the Office of Personnel Management issued Skill-Based Hiring Guidance implementing the EO for agencies to further advance innovation in Federal hiring.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 7, 2023

Spending, taxation, public investment, debt management and financing policies can contribute to transform the behavior of different economic actors. In this regard, ministries of finance face the challenge of strengthening their capacities for early identification and management of transition risks.

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ivalua

AUGUST 5, 2020

Unlock the power of AP automation and hit new heights in straight-through-processing by utilizing smart matching within one-click workflows that manage line level allocations and tax treatment automatically. Line level multi-tax treatment and budget allocation templates that reduce effort.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 11, 2024

Additionally, on March 28, 2024 the Office of Management and Budget released the final guidance on Memorandum M-24-10, Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of AI as we address here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Williams, and Mickey Liebner; Mayer Brown Bipartisan, bicameral legislation in the US Congress would mandate the use of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (“NIST”) Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (“Framework”) by federal agencies.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 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? is less than one month away! James Peake , M.D.,

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

And experts said merely withdrawing the technical assessment, which the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Manpower, Logistics and Business Solutions (PEO-MLB) asked for as part of its risk management strategy, doesn’t offset the critical findings. DON ePS will provide standardized, seamless, end-to-end contract management (i.e.,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Williams, and Mickey Liebner; Mayer Brown Bipartisan, bicameral legislation in the US Congress would mandate the use of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (“NIST”) Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (“Framework”) by federal agencies.

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Great Government Through Technology

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

GSA repeatedly hears customers say that they want and need an acquisition vehicle that addresses cloud-specific technologies and requirements, offers a less complicated way to buy them, and provides standardized security and data management features. Ascend will make it easier for agencies to comply with cybersecurity mandates. We heard you!

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Great Government Through Technology

OCTOBER 26, 2023

These IT Services-first contracts are considered by the Office of Management and Budget to be Best-in-Class and have a host of capabilities to meet cybersecurity needs; from ZTA to IPv6, to insider threat detection and mitigation services. VETS 2 The VETS 2 GWAC is another great example.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Public contracts matter, he says: “The government allocates 32% of the country’s budget towards goods, services, and public works, to secure the rights and enhance the quality of life for citizens. DGCP trained staff on public procurement, risk management, and supplier due diligence. More recently, it canceled a RD$1.3

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Great Government Through Technology

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As we move forward into the new fiscal year, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) continues to emphasize cybersecurity priorities for civilian agencies to consider when developing FY24 and FY25 budget requests.

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FedInsider

JULY 10, 2024

Equally, Viral brings deep experience in enterprise-grade software development and data science to bear on the development of clients’ data strategies, guiding them through implementation with sound management, governance, cyber security, and platform decisions that take into consideration the organization’s history and culture.

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ivalua

APRIL 28, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Payment Cards FAQ: More Cash Rewards, Less Effort April 28, 2023 | | Innovation by Steve Carter Unlock your Payment Solution Organizations are rethinking their traditional payment methods as they seek to maximize savings while securely streamlining the invoicing process. What are Payment Cards?

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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

They are being steered through their implementation of AI use by guidance from the Office of Management and Budget. She has over 18 years of strategic advisory, program management, product development and digital transformation experience. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

have adequate accounting systems) Management & Advisory Services 829 115 Technical & Engineering Services 816 119 Intelligence Services 241 35 Research & Development Services 219 53 Logistics Services 160 31 Facilities Services 141 0 Environmental Services 87 8 A complete listing of all companies selected for award is posted on SAM.gov.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 16, 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. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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