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 72

Government Government Budget Quality 72

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.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Procurement Management Strategic Sourcing 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. 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

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 118

Impact Assessment Transparency Budget Import 118

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.

Purchasing 111

Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 111

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 81

E-procurement Procurement Public Procurement Transparency 81

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 120

Electronics Inventory Data Transparency 120

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 100

Distribution Quantity Transparency Budget 100

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.,

IT 94

IT Data Transparency Inventory 94

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. We want to be thoughtful about risk; we’re risk managers first here. Protecting data and privacy were top priorities, Shive said. “We

Data 127

Data Participation Inventory Transparency 127

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 126

Purchasing Inventory Utilities Transparency 126

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.

Supply Chain 100

Supply Chain Inventory Management Electronics Budget 100

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

In March 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memo that provides more specific directions to agencies for compliance with the guidance outlined in the executive order.

Government 78

Government Government Ethics Transparency 78

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 70

Government Government Collaboration Transparency 70

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

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

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

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 101

Transportation Transportation Innovation Risk Management 101

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

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 77

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 77

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Throughout the evolution of project and public procurement management, terms and expressions in the field have increasingly been used interchangeably. Additionally, the procurement management team may select the procurement method based on the nature or complexity of the requirement.

Procurement 89

Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 89

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 127

Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 127

Extract Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Automated Data Extraction: Transforming Information Management One of the most critical aspects of government operations is managing vast amounts of data efficiently. By migrating to the cloud, agencies can reduce the burden of managing on-premises infrastructure, improve disaster recovery capabilities, and enable remote work.

Government 52

Government Government Transparency Efficiency 52

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

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 Professional Services 52

FedScoop

OCTOBER 30, 2024

She also noted that Patrick McGarry, general manager for U.S. Other challenges for the department include data sensitivity and transparency, Osborn said. It’s such a resource-heavy initiative that we don’t have the budget to do,” she said. McGarry moderated the discussion.

Data 105

Data Quality Integration Integrity 105

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.

Impact Assessment 107

Impact Assessment Inventory Transparency Quality 107

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 Government 52

Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 8, 2024

The technology’s potential to enhance the precision of economic forecasts, optimize budget allocations, and streamline tax administration is immense. AI can introduce data-driven insights for more evidence-based and transparent budgeting. However, it also introduces complexities that demand forward-thinking fiscal strategies.

Transparency 64

Transparency Data Efficiency Capacity 64

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 79

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 79

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.

Inventory 114

Inventory Transparency Import Budget 114

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

ivalua

APRIL 20, 2023

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and its partner Axys Consultants today announced that Hutchinson has selected Ivalua’s eProcurement software to expand the scope of its currently implemented solution and meet its evolving procurement requirements. About Ivalua Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management software.

Eprocurement 52

Eprocurement Procurement IT E-procurement 52

FedScoop

AUGUST 14, 2024

A Naval Academy grad with a PhD in English from Maryland, Kaouk carved out that association during lengthy chief data officer stints with the Department of Agriculture and Office of Personnel Management, plus a three-and-a-half-year term as chair of the Federal CDO Council. We ingest and manage over 15 billion records per day.

Data 107

Data Quality Inventory Ethics 107

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 64

Insurance Risk Management Data Management 64

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