The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Governments worldwide control vast budgets through procurement, giving them the power to: Drive innovation by demanding advanced solutions from vendors. The Role of AI in Procurement AI offers powerful tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in procurement processes.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Public procurement spending accounted for an average of 30% of total public spending across the region [1] and as much as 74% of that spending is wasted due to inefficiencies [2] , according to data from FISLAC , an analytics platform developed by the IDB’s Fiscal Management Division (FMM). of GDP, according to FISLAC calculations.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The majority of organizations consider supply chain transparency to be a top priority, however less than a third are satisfied with the level of visibility into their suppliers. Many organizations still rely on conventional data sources such as contracts, invoices, and audits to support their supply chain transparency initiatives.

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Supply Chain Transparency Procurement Procurement Team 52

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

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.

Electronics 128

Electronics Inventory Data Transparency 128

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.

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Distribution Quantity Transparency Budget 116

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.

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Transparency Procurement Supplier End to End 45

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.

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Supply Chain Inventory Management Electronics Budget 113

FedScoop

MARCH 15, 2024

A host of tech-related problems, including with FOIA request management systems and other processing tools, came up regularly during the January 2023 to March 2024 performance audit by the GAO, which conducted four virtual focus groups with senior officials representing 23 Chief Financial Officers Act agencies. “As

Accountability 141

Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 141

FedScoop

AUGUST 22, 2024

Five of the country’s leading software and tech advocacy organizations are urging Senate and House leadership to pass bipartisan, bicameral legislation aimed at improving federal agency oversight and management of software purchases before this congressional term comes to a close. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.,

Purchasing 130

Purchasing Inventory Utilities Transparency 130

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

They are responsible for managing the entire project, including hiring subcontractors, coordinating tasks, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and contractual obligations. They are tasked with hiring subcontractors, coordinating their workflows, and ensuring that all aspects of the project are completed on time and within budget.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Contract Bidding Participation 52

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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Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 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. Below is an example from the Chicago RTA.

Transparency 40

Transparency Bidding Bidder Tender 40

ivalua

MARCH 17, 2021

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) estimates federal grants to states and local governments in FY2019 totaled nearly three quarters of a trillion dollars. trillion, making grants roughly 17% of the total federal budget. . Federal grants often make up a large portion of any state, county or municipal budget. Reason No.

Management 52

Management Supply Chain Budget Transparency 52

FedScoop

JUNE 28, 2024

The Chief Data Officers Council was created in compliance with the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 to promote data-sharing across the federal landscape and assist agencies with the implementation of transparent data practices called for in the OPEN Government Data Act. Willam Timmons, R-S.C.,

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IT Data Transparency Inventory 96

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.

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E-procurement Procurement Public Procurement Transparency 82

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 104

Transportation Transportation Innovation Risk Management 104

Bonfire

MARCH 17, 2023

Our panelists included: Hend Salem , Manager of Strategic Sourcing – Non Clinical at The Ottawa Hospital Carol Izzio , Director of Procurement at Sheridan College Christine McParland , Director of Residence and Ancillary Services at St. The post Your procurement compliance and risk management checklist appeared first on Bonfire.

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Risk Management Procurement Management Strategic Sourcing 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. If you’re not transparent, you’re going to engender mistrust,” Heydari said.

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Inventory Transparency Import Budget 119

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.,

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Logistics Budget Procurement 52

GovLoop

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The act of trusting builds transparency, added Nate Benjamin, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at AmeriCorps. The Office of Personnel Management charged federal agencies to develop and implement diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) plans. “It is a noun, but it’s also a verb. It’s a result.

Strategic Planning 119

Strategic Planning Influencing Import Transparency 119

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

What’s missing from current methods of managing flood risk? To understand how local governments can better manage flood risk, it is important to understand how this work is done at present. Solutions lie in community involvement The solutions to managing flooding effectively come in two aspects—human and technical.

Insurance 110

Insurance Risk Management Data Management 110

ivalua

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Redwood City, CA – November 7, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced a range of new innovations that enable direct material procurement and supply chain leaders to launch more profitable, successful products. Enhancements enable manufacturers to launch more profitable, successful products.

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Innovation Management Quality Manufacturing 9

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. CDC declined to share a copy of its guidance. Even though deploying an AI tool within CDC’s cloud infrastructure provides more security, Sim said there are always concerns.

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Efficiency Data Innovation Media 137

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.

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Innovation Participation Media Transparency 98

AWS Public Sector

JULY 24, 2024

Government organizations face challenges that include tight budgets and rapidly evolving citizen demands. At Brighton & Hove City Council , in the south of England, I helped to build a website on the open source Drupal platform, a content management system used to run hundreds of thousands of websites worldwide.

Government 72

Government Government Collaboration Transparency 72

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. DGCP trained staff on public procurement, risk management, and supplier due diligence.

Corruption 78

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 78

FedInsider

MARCH 25, 2024

Using a templatized technology strategy can boost mission outcomes while humanizing data-driven modernization and leveraging artificial intelligence in a responsible, transparent way. A “digital playbook” can provide a comprehensive guide to the process, describing both overarching strategy and tactical approaches. For instance, the U.S.

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Participation Media Transparency Data 93

Bonfire

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

There’s never been a better time to explore creative solutions for stretching budgets further and turning federal infrastructure funding into transformative investments in efficient and sustainable water management. We need to have transparency. Driving efficient and sustainable water management requires a new mindset.

Finance 59

Finance Management Utilities Efficiency 59

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.

Public Private Partnership 107

Public Private Partnership IT Influencing Corruption 107

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. It starts from the time you are planning for the budget.

Public Procurement 80

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 80

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 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.,

Logistics 52

Logistics E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

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. Because of that, the Office of Management and Budget realizes it needs to enhance and better tailor the cloud authorization program to today’s cloud and security environment.

Budget 78

Budget Collaboration Management Risk Management 78

GovLoop

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Consider how remote learning allowed tens of millions of students to continue their education when schools shuttered during the pandemic and how smart cities rely on high-tech traffic management systems and road-to-vehicle communications. And third, organizations with budget pressures need to improve capabilities while lowering costs.

Innovation 64

Innovation Budget Transparency Education 64

GovLoop

MAY 10, 2024

Workforce Management Government struggles with recruitment and retention: Technical talent generally is hard to find, and industry employers lure qualified candidates with salaries and perks that agencies cannot afford. . Helps managers track performance of hybrid/remote workers. management being a tool to drive equity goals.

Data 52

Data Public Private Partnership Transparency Management 52

Tendersinfo

MARCH 24, 2021

The Procurement Team involves divisions like Procurement Manager, Budget Holder, Management of the contract, and representatives of different sectors. Procurement Formalization- It determines the sources, budget, and approach to formalize the requirements.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Bidding 52

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

At AWS, we believe that optimizing IT costs (including cloud) helps unlock budget to invest in more innovation. Successful EdTechs balance innovation (for example, new features or technology, like generative artificial intelligence (AI) ) with managing costs – both of product development and of operating costs for customer environments.

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Price Demand Education Efficiency 75