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FBI’s AI efforts face funding and workforce barriers, OIG finds

FedScoop

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.

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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. Additionally, financial incentives and rebates offered through cooperative agreements can further enhance these savings, providing much-needed budget relief for public sector organizations.

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Key Topics to Watch as Congress Works to Fund Next Year’s DoD Budget

Inside Government Contracts

The House also recognized that OTAs and Middle Tier of Acquisition awards (“MTAs”) pathways have accelerated rapid fielding of resources to meet military needs but more data are needed to study and assess production utility of OTAs and MTAs.

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Federal CIO highlights budgetary restrictions, need for trust following FedRAMP memo

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Coming off the release of long-awaited FedRAMP modernization guidance last month, the White House is now considering how to navigate its technology budgeting needs in a “rigorous and thoughtful way,” the federal government’s top IT official said Thursday.

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Public Safety Starts with Smart Procurement

American City & Country

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.

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How city governments can navigate the fiscal cliff

American City & Country

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.

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AWS expands program offering low-to-no cost security services for federal political campaigns and committees

AWS Public Sector

To support their effective security and management, election campaigns and committees need access to the latest industry-leading security services and resources, regardless of their budget. If your campaign or committee is interested in utilizing this program, click here to enroll.