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Agencies Are Still Adjusting to the Cloud’s Consumption-Based Pricing Model

FedTech Magazine

The arrival of cloud services and consumption-based pricing has seen agencies part with the age-old practice of buying items and paying for them through annual budgeting. But the new gasoline pump method of payment gets the government tied in knots, thanks to the Antideficiency Act.

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Better bike lanes in the Philippines: Civic groups won a budget for bike lanes, then followed the money

Open Contracting Partnership

During that period of emergency mobilization, Abante was focused on tracking the country’s COVID-19 response budget , alongside friends and former colleagues from his experience working in the government, academia, and civil society. We owe it to our broad coalition who fought for this budget, and the many advocates who came before us.

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Inflation + Source-to-Pay Strategies: The Cure for the Common Price Hike

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It also has an impact on procurement teams as they are responsible for managing supplier relationships, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and ensuring that goods and services are delivered on time and within budget.

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GSA closes in on enterprisewide software deal with Microsoft

Federal News Network

Over the course of several months, the ITVMO, the Office of Management and Budget and Microsofts federal division discussed the governments requests and proposed additional ways to establish a strategic partnership, Stanton wrote in the blog obtained by Federal News Network.

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What is Cooperative Purchasing & How Does it Benefit Public Sector Procurement?

American City & Country

In today’s fast-paced and budget-conscious public sector environment, efficient procurement practices are more crucial than ever. Other agencies can also use the contract with competitive pricing and terms. By pooling demand, public sector entities can benefit from bulk buying discounts and negotiated price reductions.

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Wheelie good procurement: How Mexico City halved costs and improved its bike share scheme

Open Contracting Partnership

In its search for commercial partners, the city needed to promote competition in a concentrated marketplace, learn more about the latest bike share technology and innovations, and provide better and expanded service at the same or lower budget.

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Government Contracts Cost and Pricing: The Truth in Negotiations Act, or Whatever the Kids Are Calling It These Days (Part 3)

Government Contracts & Investigations

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government Contractors. 3] TINA defines cost or pricing data to mean all facts that, as of the relevant date, a prudent buyer or seller would reasonably expect to affect price negotiations significantly. [4]