AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

As citizens’ expectations evolve and the need for rapid, accurate information becomes more pronounced, state and local governments seek smarter ways to keep pace. Enter Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and large language models (LLMs)—the dynamic duo powering the next wave of efficient state and local government services.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Technologies once relied on to manage this process and reduce knowledge loss are no longer able to do so in an efficient, transparent way—skyrocketing costs, zapping institutional knowledge and worse. Governments that hesitate to adopt these technologies risk falling behind, unable to meet the evolving demands of the public sector.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As a result, even when small businesses offer innovative, cost-effective solutions that meet the needs of the government, their opportunities to be selected are significantly reduced. However, the process often lacks transparency, and without active enforcement, many small businesses find themselves left out of the equation.

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FedScoop

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Modern, cloud-based systems will improve transparency, be more user friendly and provide more efficient service, the spokesperson said. However, the spokesperson said in-house staff will be heavily involved in reviewing and validating the outcomes of the redeveloped code.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

In his article “ The Future of Public Infrastructure is Digital “, Bill Gates envisions a world where infrastructure is smarter, more efficient, and digitally integrated. This vision aligns with the aspirations of many governments: leveraging technology to enhance public services , reduce costs, and promote sustainability.

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Spend Network

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Transparency is a cornerstone of accountable and responsible governance, particularly in public procurement. Ensuring procurement transparency is a matter of ethical governance and a catalyst for efficiency, fair competition, and economic growth.

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Select GCR

MARCH 4, 2025

How do I get government contracts? Key Takeaways Government contracts offer significant growth opportunities for small businesses, with federal agencies allocating at least 23% of contracting dollars to small businesses annually. The federal government has a strong commitment to supporting small businesses in federal contracting.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 22, 2022

However, it isn’t only these organizational efficiencies that make data literacy worthwhile. Fostering data acumen is tied to the core mission of government agencies: serving constituents. To start providing transparency through data, agencies first need to get all employees up to speed on their data literacy.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Mexico City has devised an efficient, participatory, and transparent approach to seek input from potential suppliers and the public on draft contracting documents before a formal call to tender is announced. There are several benefits to this transparent discussion. It all starts with procurement.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In the following paragraphs, we will explore the key elements of this transformative agenda and the opportunities for action available to governments in the region. This reduction would not only lead to lower interest expenses but also stimulate GDP growth by fostering a more efficient economy. What is Smart Public Procurement?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 14, 2025

The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (the Coalition) continues to collect recommendations for the Government Procurement Efficiency List (GPEL). Manual orders increase overall costs, undermine compliance, and limit transparency. Thank you to all those who have submitted recommendations.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The firm offers solutions for cities , other governments and corrections. Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently. In 2024, governments face challenges when they buy technology, Cunningham tells Co-op Solutions.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

As six out of 10 government finance teams still rely on manual reconciliation , the survey findings echo this, in which 46.1% of respondents characterized their payment collection systems as very efficient, with a concerning 51% describing their systems as either inefficient or “neutral.” Despite this reliance, only 19.6%

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

Bridging the digital divide: Implementing open procurement for effective digital transformation Digital transformation is arguably the most important administrative undertaking of governments around the world. Access to technical expertise Problem: Lack of specific technical expertise for informed choices within government.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

In my experience working with city governments, I’ve seen firsthand cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Sacramento, and St. These factors mean that governments must do more with less. Today’s situation has become increasingly dire for many municipalities that once relied on robust federal funding and a strong market.

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In 2019, the then Pakatan Harapan (PH) Government introduced the National Anti-Corruption Plan 2019-2023 (NACP), a comprehensive five-year roadmap aimed to combat corruption and address critical governance challenges. In 2022, a new unity government was formed under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim coalition’s leadership.

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

In the era of digital transformation, blockchain technology emerges as a beacon of hope for enhancing transparency and integrity in public procurements. By leveraging blockchain’s capabilities, these entities can significantly mitigate corruption risks, streamline operations, and foster a more transparent procurement environment.

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Extract Systems

APRIL 9, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of government technology, the importance of data governance and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be overstated. As government agencies increasingly turn to generative AI solutions, the implications of poor data quality become even more pronounced.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 21, 2024

Data management tools, like pricing algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI), are playing an ever-larger role in Federal procurement as agencies look to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and improve contract outcomes. Such access is in the public interest because it promotes efficiency and realism.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

While it aligns with Liberia’s approach, the Model Law places greater emphasis on transparency, the documentation of justification for using restricted bidding, and minimizing disruptions to competition. Policies governing Shopping typically require quotations from at least three vendors. What is Solicitation in Procurement?

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Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

Trying to figure out how to get a government contract? Key Takeaways The federal government provides a plethora of government contractor opportunities, organized by NAICS codes, requiring awareness of various types of contracts and agency-specific needs such as cybersecurity readiness for the Department of Defense.

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Spend Network

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Ensuring transparency in government procurement is not only a matter of ethical governance but also a catalyst for efficiency, fair competition, and economic growth. What exactly does transparency do to ensure these things?

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Government expenditure through public procurement is essential since it ensures that there are contracts available to be bid in a fair, open, and competitive manner. These public procurement principles allow businesses of all sizes to participate equitably, protect the integrity of taxpayer money, and encourage competition and efficiency.

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

Governments encourage public sector organizations, businesses, and citizens to embrace digital technologies and practices through a range of incentives. They create an enabling culture for innovation and promote transparency and trust in digitized services.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 24, 2025

Determined to support the countrys inspiring resilience, the Lithuanian government committed EUR 4.9 In an instant, children lost their place of learning, teachers lost their jobs, and families struggled to balance childcare with the immense task of rebuilding their country. But Ukraine is not alone in this fight.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 31, 2023

Neurodivergent individuals could be part of the untapped talent pool that meets the demand for cyber, machine learning, artificial intelligence and other skills that government leaders agree are hard to find — and even harder to retain. Federal, state and local government agencies concur that recruiting talent has changed with the pandemic.

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Extract Systems

AUGUST 1, 2023

Striking a balance between transparency and protecting sensitive information is a challenging task for government entities. “ I believe strongly that as a public entity, we should make it as efficient as possible for the public to have access to these documents in our justice system.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 26, 2024

Guidehouse, a global consulting company, and Hexagon, a digital reality services company, have entered into a partnership with the aim of improving in a holistic manner the ability of customers in the government to manage the lifecycle of their assets, thereby improving operational efficiency, transparency and performance.

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Spend Network

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The realm of government procurement is undergoing an evolution. Predictive analytics, an approach to harnessing data insights, is changing how governments approach procurement processes.

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Procurement Government Government Transparency 59

FedScoop

MARCH 15, 2024

The ever-increasing backlog of Freedom of Information Act requests for federal agencies is due in part to technological issues facing the workers charged with fulfilling them, a new Government Accountability Office report found. We now have the ability in our FOIA office to search our agency’s email system,” one focus group participant said.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Procurement analytics is quickly becoming a core practice for efficient operations and effective sourcing in today’s rapidly changing business environment. It focuses on how public sector entities can enhance compliance and transparency. contract compliance, procurement cycle efficiency). What is Data Analytics in Procurement?

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Spend Network

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Data-driven decision-making in the realm of government procurement has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. The mountains of raw data generated through procurement processes holds untapped potential to drive efficiency, transparency, and optimal resource allocation.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 4, 2024

Public procurement needs to be more transparent, efficient, and accountable to tackle the major social and economic challenges faced by governments across the world. But governments’ digital transformation of their systems to better achieve these goals are at varying stages of development and maturity.

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FedScoop

APRIL 5, 2024

Exploring generative AI uses comes as the CDC, like agencies throughout the federal government, looks to create its own approach to artificial intelligence. So far, there’s been positive feedback from the pilots that generative AI has “significantly enhanced data analysis, efficiency, and productivity,” Sim said.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Government organisations can improve e-governance standards and enable on-demand digital services for citizens and businesses across India. Customers can rely on AWS Partners’ deep technical expertise to respond quickly and securely, driving innovative solutions for the government.

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Extract Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, government agencies face the formidable challenge of staying current with technological advancements while fulfilling their primary mission: serving the public effectively and efficiently. This is where automated data extraction technology comes into play.

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FedScoop

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Barcode Automation for Revenue Collection to Organize Disbursement and Enhance (BARCODE) Efficiency Act, introduced Thursday by Sens. As government officials, we have a responsibility to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars. Tom Carper, D-Del., and Todd Young, R-Ind., sent to Commissioner Danny Werfel. “As

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