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 110

Utilities Logistics Transportation Transportation 110

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 116

Budget Transportation Transportation Electronics 116

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 122

Budget Risk Management Utilities Management 122

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and budget-conscious public sector environment, efficient procurement practices are more crucial than ever. Additionally, financial incentives and rebates offered through cooperative agreements can further enhance these savings, providing much-needed budget relief for public sector organizations.

Purchasing 58

Purchasing Procurement IT Quality 58

FedScoop

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Justice Department has not utilized federal hiring authorities to establish alternate pay scales for highly technical work like some other agencies have done for cyber and STEM jobs. Intelligence Community agencies do have R&D budgets, while the bureau has had to rely on one-off requests to ODNI.

Utilities 67

Utilities Strategic Planning Budget Inventory 67

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

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 135

Purchasing Inventory Utilities Transparency 135

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

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 126

Education Demand Innovation Capacity 126

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 126

Accountability Utilities Data Budget 126

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 75

Management Leadership Quality Budget 75

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

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

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

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

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

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 58

Procurement Procurement Team Supplier Quality 58

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

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

Select GCR

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This person can advocate for your solution, help uncover budget sources, and guide you through the procurement process. Each level has its specific needs, procurement processes, and budget constraints. The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) assists federal agencies.

Government 52

Government Government Buyers Government Contracts 52

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Utilizing AI to tackle cloud modernization challenges in the federal market Throughout the cloud modernization journey, AI and generative AI can help ensure leaders make informed decisions and expedite the elimination of technical debt.

Consulting 100

Consulting Management Data Utilities 100

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

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

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

ivalua

AUGUST 5, 2020

Unlock the power of AP automation and hit new heights in straight-through-processing by utilizing smart matching within one-click workflows that manage line level allocations and tax treatment automatically. Line level multi-tax treatment and budget allocation templates that reduce effort. Benefits of AP Automation.

Supplier 52

Supplier Buyers Budget E-procurement 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

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

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 58

Purchasing Finance Education Bidding 58

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 58

Utilities Quality Budget IT 58

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 58

IT Efficiency Utilities Budget 58

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

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

Under the ACCESS Act, the Office of Management and Budget would be instructed to issue guidance for agencies to implement the bill within 180 days of its enactment. Harada currently serves as the Senior Advisor, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, for the Office of Management and Budget. Stay tuned for round three.

E-procurement 98

E-procurement Procurement Procurement Contracts Supply Chain 98

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 23, 2023

While budget-conscious K12 organizations might be reluctant to invest in new initiatives, the cloud allows the chance to experiment—and even expand—successful programs. He noted that by building ALI’s education programs in the cloud, they can provide “one year of education for less than $20 per student” across Africa.

Education 81

Education Innovation Budget Engineering 81

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.

Management 52

Management Supply Chain Budget Transparency 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 52

Accountability Contract Utilities Media 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 110

Efficiency Leadership Demand Budget 110

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