American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

He spotlights the following causes and vulnerabilities that have recently popped up: connected devices and remote work have created new entry points for malicious actors, and budget constraints are often constricting governments from acquiring security infrastructure or access to cybersecurity expertise.

Utilities 111

Utilities Logistics Transportation Transportation 111

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Competitive Pricing and Cost Savings Procurement teams are always looking for ways to stay within budget while maximizing the value of their contracts. By utilizing OMNIA Partners, organizations can secure competitive pricing on security and safety solutions without sacrificing quality.

Procurement 59

Procurement Procurement Team Supplier Quality 59

GovLoop

JANUARY 17, 2024

In September 2021, the Office of Management and Budget unveiled a draft federal strategy , emphasizing the need for a zero-trust architecture to meet evolving cybersecurity demands. Utilize a Common Cloud Abstraction Layer: Enhance zero-trust capabilities by implementing a common cloud abstraction layer.

Utilities 115

Utilities Demand Budget Efficiency 115

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The Government is now pressed to use up the remainder of its budget. This is the annual timeframe that companies and governments use for both budgeting and financial reporting. Used in federal tax filing and budget documents for reporting expenses and income, the fiscal year is utilized in accounting for the Government.

Budget 59

Budget Bidding Utilities Government Contracts 59

FedScoop

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The Office of Management and Budget released a Thursday memorandum to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which requires agencies to offer equal access to electronic information and data for individuals with disabilities. The guidance stated that agencies will then have to “begin to track, review and address feedback” within 90 days.

Budget 107

Budget Transportation Transportation Electronics 107

GovSpend

JUNE 20, 2024

to the SBIR program if their extramural research and development budgets exceed $100M. Moreover, agencies with an extramural R&D budget surpassing $1 billion must reserve 0.45% for the STTR program. Interestingly, DHS and HHS have experienced a notable increase in their utilization of these programs.

Contract 105

Contract Innovation Participation Utilities 105

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.”

Budget 109

Budget Risk Management Utilities Management 109

FedScoop

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It also has other components, including directions for the Office of Management and Budget to test those guidelines with one federal agency and to implement reporting guidelines for drone security vulnerabilities. Federal agencies would also be forbidden from buying drones that don’t meet these guidelines without a waiver. “As

Evaluation 111

Evaluation Utilities Manufacturing Budget 111

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 8, 2024

The key drivers of success for IDOC were agency executive leadership commitment, subject matter experts (SMEs), and Mi-Case’s agile project methodology which resulted in an on-time and on-budget implementation. Because of these success factors, IDOC and Mi-Case launched the new system in 27 months.

Management 73

Management Leadership Quality Budget 73

Select GCR

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A Strategic Approach for Federal Contracting: Maximizing your Marketing Budget As the year draws to a close, businesses find themselves at a pivotal juncture where strategic decisions can impact their financial standing and future growth. For companies engaged in government contracting, leveraging the remaining marketing budget before Jan.

Government 52

Government Government Budget Government Contracts 52

American City & Country

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This innovative solution helped create a vibrant outdoor environment that encouraged student interaction while utilizing the limited funding available. This enabled the district to stretch their ARP funds further and create an impactful space for students without exceeding their budget. Why Cooperative Purchasing?

Purchasing 59

Purchasing Finance Education Bidding 59

FedScoop

AUGUST 22, 2024

Practices such as inflexible licensing agreements and limited integration capabilities prevent federal agencies from accessing or utilizing the most cost-effective options available,” the letter continues. This dynamic undermines digital transformation. It also puts taxpayer dollars at risk of waste, fraud, and abuse.”

Purchasing 126

Purchasing Inventory Utilities Transparency 126

GovLoop

JANUARY 27, 2023

Or jobs that someone else has figured out how to automate?” – 2022 Cyberthreat Defense Report An agency’s limited budget or staff shortages doesn’t negate their need for strong cybersecurity. Instead of shouldering that cost, an alternative option is utilizing a SOC as a service solution.

Utilities 64

Utilities Budget Purchasing Engineering 64

American City & Country

AUGUST 26, 2024

School Administration: School administrators, including principals and assistant principals, should be involved in transportation decisions to ensure that the school’s operational needs, budget considerations, and overall goals are considered.

Transportation 52

Transportation Transportation Procurement Education 52

GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Where once both hardware and software could be budgeted as one-time purchases, cloud-based solutions require ongoing contracts that need a maintenance-style budget. You pay for what you use, but it’s budgeted as a utilization product,” Helou said. From a budgeting standpoint, how do we anticipate it?”

Procurement 52

Procurement Budget Purchasing Buyers 52

American City & Country

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Budgets are stretched thin, and local government managers face increasingly complex service delivery demands from an electorate that loathes the idea of paying higher taxes. The undeniable fiscal constraints associated with local governance has challenged contemporary public administrators to achieve more with less.

Efficiency 111

Efficiency Leadership Demand Budget 111

American City & Country

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Unable to access online payment portals, many were left in the dark about how to manage their utility bills. Intelligent resource allocation : Gen AI agents can analyze data across IT systems to optimize resource usage, allowing municipalities to manage their budgets more efficiently and allocate resources where they are most needed.

IT 59

IT Efficiency Utilities Budget 59

Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The agency occupying the premises normally pays the lease cost from its budget. There are numerous cases involving disputes about whether the Government or the Lessor is responsible for the payment of items such as utilities. . § 585 to enter into lease Agreements to accommodate Federal Agencies in buildings. PJ Dick Inc v.

Utilities 52

Utilities Demand Government Contracts Contract 52

AWS Public Sector

APRIL 12, 2024

With many constraints and demands on local budgets, getting additional resources can be difficult—forcing educators to do more with less. The study found that employers and employees in the education sector anticipate that AI utilization will improve productivity by more than one-third.

Education 125

Education Demand Innovation Capacity 125

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

29 it would begin utilizing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered gun detection technology in some of its existing digital security cameras. 2 shooting found that despite an increased CTA security budget in recent years, gun crimes on the transit system have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. While Carter noted Aug.

Utilities 59

Utilities Quality Budget IT 59

GovSpend

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

million public meetings transcribed, this tool allows users to search for meeting content discussing relevant topics like budgets, vendor evaluations, and upcoming opportunities. Looking ahead, we plan to expand our data collection to include more niche agencies such as local libraries, public hospitals, and utility agencies.

Data 59

Data Bidding Integration Integrity 59

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

These companies or entities work directly with the federal government, procuring and utilizing resources, and managing subcontractors to meet the contractual obligations outlined in their agreements. They are accountable for managing all aspects of the project, ensuring that it is completed on time and within budget.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Contract Bidding Government 52

GovSpend

DECEMBER 21, 2023

When working with federal government contractors, particularly in the federal intelligence sector, it is always fascinating to observe and comprehend how data is utilized, whether it be for identifying opportunities, analyzing past performance, or finding potential partners.

Accountability 59

Accountability Contract Utilities Media 59

FedScoop

APRIL 17, 2024

IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said the agency is using Inflation Reduction Act funds to continue to modernize systems through AI utilization. During the same hearing, Werfel said that from 2010 to 2022, Congress clawed back the IRS’s budget by 25%, a fact he mentioned again at Wednesday’s event.

Accountability 107

Accountability Utilities Data Budget 107

GovSpend

DECEMBER 21, 2023

When working with federal government contractors, particularly in the federal intelligence sector, it is always fascinating to observe and comprehend how data is utilized, whether it be for identifying opportunities, analyzing past performance, or finding potential partners.

Accountability 52

Accountability Contract Utilities Media 52

Federal News Network

MARCH 22, 2024

got a tough grade in customer clarity, or the ability of the government to signal demand not just through communicating innovation priorities and issuing strategies, but also through providing stable funding and utilizing acquisition pathways available to the Defense Department to buy at speed. But the U.S.

Innovation 104

Innovation Budget Participation Logistics 104

GovSpend

AUGUST 30, 2024

Other market dynamics like competitor influence, budget constraints, and contractual obligations can all affect your pipeline. Utilize Data and Analytics Timing and market trends play a significant role in pipeline management. Agencies tend to favor preferred and vetted vendors that other agencies are using.

Bidding 59

Bidding Purchasing Data Influencing 59

GovLoop

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Health care and care for dependents take more out of some household budgets than shelter. Employees can enroll in FSAFEDS during the annual Federal Benefits Open Season from November 14 through December 12, 2022, midnight EST. Participants must re-enroll each year to continue utilizing the FSAFEDS program. Favorite.

Accountability 59

Accountability Participation Utilities Budget 59

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.”

Networking 98

Networking Participation Budget Telecommunication 98

Federal News Network

APRIL 2, 2024

The Office of Management and Budget is seeking help to inform the development of guidance to ensure the responsible procurement of AI by agencies. HHS is also working to set new cybersecurity standards, as well as potential requirements, for the health sector. (

Contract 122

Contract Networking Finance Capacity 122

FedInsider

AUGUST 16, 2024

In this position, Mr. Cox oversees all mission and functional activities required to support the Office of the Chief Information Officer, including service delivery, security, finance and budget, and policy.

Data 64

Data Leadership Networking Utilities 64

Select GCR

AUGUST 6, 2024

They oversee the entire project, ensuring that it meets all specifications, timelines, and budget constraints. They prioritize small businesses with a history of delivering quality work on time and within budget, as this indicates reliability and competence. A prime contractor is a business that is the primary contract holder.

Contract 52

Contract Government Contracts Collaboration Utilities 52

Bonfire

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Public water utilities around the country are facing the monumental task of updating aging water systems. 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.

Finance 59

Finance Management Utilities Efficiency 59

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Including key elements like an executive summary, company profile, customer testimonials, scope of work, project methodology, timeline, budget overview, and terms and conditions ensure that bid proposals are thorough, professional, and persuasive. Budget Overview Transparency about pricing is a key decision-making factor for clients.

Bidding 52

Bidding Price Quality Budget 52

Government Contracts & Investigations

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As a refresher, this Common Form will be used by federal agencies to obtain attestation from software developers regarding the security of their products, in accordance with Executive Order 14028 on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity and Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) Memoranda M-22-18 and M-23-16.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Utilities Quality Budget 52

Great Government Through Technology

AUGUST 7, 2024

” Ease of use: “STARS III was very easy to utilize. The 8(a) STARS III GWAC is designated as a Best-in-Class contract by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), further affirming its value and effectiveness in meeting government-wide IT needs. 8(a) STARS III accomplished this with great rates!

Innovation 52

Innovation Efficiency Procurement Negotiation 52

GovLoop

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Currently, 62% of federal agencies utilize IoT for systems control, access management, and asset tracking, according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Budgeting, procurement, and securing these systems remain top concerns. This interconnectedness often incorporates artificial intelligence (AI), sensor data, and big data.

Networking 64

Networking Integration Integrity Management 64