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Smart Public Procurement for Better Public Spending in Latin America and the Caribbean

Inter-American Development Bank

As a result, addressing passive waste through capacity-building measures can generate large savings for governments. By neglecting passive waste, countries miss opportunities to fully leverage public spending, as inefficiencies in execution can render otherwise well-intentioned procurement efforts ineffective.

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Friday Flash 08/16/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

As we bid farewell to Tom in his professional capacity, the Coalition extends our heartfelt gratitude for his years of service and wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement. Tom’s unwavering support for the Coalition has always been evident, through his time as a member and as Executive Vice President & General Counsel.

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Who Gets The New $15 Per Hour Contractor Minimum Wage?

Procurement Notes

17] So, where the prime contract is for services subject to the SCA, if the subcontract is for supplies (even though the supplies may be prime contract deliverables), that subcontract does not count. [18] If the individual falls short of the 20% threshold, the minimum wage is required for none of the hours for that week.

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The COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Legal Donnybrook Has Arrived

Procurement Notes

15] Despite the broad description, in the context of a procurement contract or a real property lease, the GovCon Order only applies to the following types of contracts. “(i) 17] Further, since the GovCon Order was issued pursuant to FPASA, if a contract does not fall within the ambit of FPASA (e.g., 6701 et seq.; (iii)