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Fear and loathing in Defense IT: Time to enforce FAR conflict of interest rules and revolving door abuses

Federal News Network

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. More and more agency heads are telling their contractors to choose between advisor and performer.

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How DOD and Google Public Sector partnered using AI to fight cancer

FedScoop

billion of the Department of Defense’s annual budget is spent on cancer as part of a broader effort to improve military health care for more than 9 million eligible beneficiaries. In addition, this endeavor’s success underscores the pivotal role of public-private partnerships in driving innovation and advancing healthcare.

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Where Data Makes a Difference, Pt. 2

GovLoop

Is separate from the budget process, as much as possible. Values transparency and is thoughtful/ strategic about public engagement. Public/private partnerships have great data gathering and sharing potential. Breaks down silos and promotes internal collaboration. Focuses on outcomes, not outputs.

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Pentagon plan calls for ‘generational’ changes to defense industrial base

Federal News Network

Watch for the FY25 President’s budget submission and specific DoD policy and regulatory actions to address the four NDIS priorities over the next few months,” he said. Clear and increased levels of investment and substantial implementation-related initiatives will signal that the strategy is truly making a difference.”

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A joint business venture to help maintain national security in space

Federal News Network

Notably, we’ve also are prime contractor to build through a public private partnership the replacement of the International Space Station, owned by private industry. And so, we have to privatize it. And at a time, two companies want a public private partnership contract called a Space Act agreement.

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Leveraging AI to Transform Macroeconomic and Fiscal Policymaking in Latin America and the Caribbean

Inter-American Development Bank

The technology’s potential to enhance the precision of economic forecasts, optimize budget allocations, and streamline tax administration is immense. AI Can Boost the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Public Spending Public sector spending is another area ripe for AI-driven optimization.

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Keeping Agencies Up and Running

GovLoop

According to Jared Vichengrad, Head of Public Sector for Check Point, that’s largely because agencies struggle with legacy systems. Public-sector organizations just can’t buy the latest and greatest” technology, he noted. Budget restrictions, procurement obligations and workforce challenges heavily affect their abilities.