Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 9, 2024

Spotlight on Ethical and Transparent Corporate Culture The new pilot program underscores DOJ’s commitment to fostering a corporate culture of integrity and accountability, and sends a clear message to would-be whistleblowers and corporate entities alike. View the full article

IT 52

IT Corruption Accountability Insurance 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Pimentel joined the agency after making a name for himself as a transparency and anti-corruption campaigner, having been Executive Director at Transparency International’s local chapter Participación Ciudadana. It has debarred more than 60 suppliers for violations, and reduced unresolved complaints and canceled tenders.

Corruption 78

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 78

Extract Systems

JUNE 6, 2023

By updating this road map, the White House aims to align its AI initiatives with the latest technological advancements and evolving ethical considerations. The updated road map is expected to prioritize several key areas, including AI's impact on the economy, national security, ethics, privacy, and fairness.

Ethics 52

Ethics Transparency Collaboration Import 52

How to Crack a Nut

APRIL 4, 2023

The UK’s Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) has published a report on Transparency in the procurement of algorithmic systems (for short, the ‘AI procurement report’). Some of DRCF’s findings in the AI procurement report are astonishing, and should attract significant attention.

Procurement 52

Procurement Buyers IT Public Procurement 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Transparency in Arbitral Proceedings In his judgment, Mr. Justice Knowles also raised the potential need for greater transparency in certain types of arbitration. Cao proposed for greater transparency to be adopted in selective cases only, such as in cases involving state entities.

Integrity 52

Integrity Integration Corruption Ethics 52

Extract Systems

JULY 3, 2023

Ensuring Ethical and Responsible AI Use: As government agencies adopt AI solutions, ensuring ethical and responsible use of these technologies becomes paramount. Transparency, fairness, and accountability must underpin the implementation of AI to maintain public trust.

Government 52

Government Government Ethics Efficiency 52

Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Intellectual property (IP) is a big deal in government subcontracts. It’s important to know how to handle IP negotiations the right way. Here are some best practices that can help you succeed. These include patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. These rules can be tricky, so it’s important to study them carefully.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Government Government Ethics 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Being transparent with your suppliers is key. Finally, ensure you act ethically and sustainably at all times. As buyers we often expect a lot from our suppliers, but do we take the time to think about what they need from us in order to perform to the standard we often demand of them? It may even end up with you having cost savings!

Supplier 52

Supplier Supply Chain Ethics Sustainability 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

It focuses on how public sector entities can enhance compliance and transparency. Transparency and Compliance Procurement data analytics allows public sector businesses to increase transparency by having up-to-date information on supplier risk, spending analysis, and procurement contracts. What is Data Analytics in Procurement?

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Procurement Data Supply Chain 52

How to Crack a Nut

AUGUST 31, 2023

It seeks to ensure through its contracts that public sector digitalisation is trustworthy, ethical, responsible, transparent, fair, and (cyber) safe. The regulatory gap underpinning public sector digitalisation is growing.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Ethics Transparency 52

The Softly Spark

JANUARY 13, 2025

Consumers today expect transparency, proof, and meaningful action. Communicate and Engage with Consumers Being transparent and honest about your commitment to sustainability is essential for effectively connecting with your environmentally conscious customers. Aligning with partners who share your values can promote ethical practices.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Transparency Retail Education 52

Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

Key Takeaways The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the comprehensive set of rules that govern the procurement process of the US federal government, ensuring consistency, ethical practice, and efficiency across all executive agencies. These provisions and clauses are instrumental in ensuring fair and ethical procurement practices.

Ethics 52

Ethics Procurement Procurement Contracts Price 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In his speech, Mr Singh highlighted the importance of integrity, ethics and the rule of law, which were foundational to how SIAC and Singapore had built a trusted system, and underlined SIAC’s continued commitment to upholding these fundamental values. This was followed by a welcome address from Mr Davinder Singh SC.

Ethics 52

Ethics Supply Chain Transparency Import 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

These agreements take on even greater importance under the Procurement Act 2023, with greater emphasis on transparency, competition and sustainability. Common concerns include transparency, fairness, especially when small suppliers feel dominated by big competitors in multi supplier frameworks. What Are Framework Agreements?

Framework Agreement 52

Framework Agreement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 18, 2024

Arbitral Ethics, Politeness and Etiquette Two issues arise here. Similarly, as an instrument for transparency, wouldn’t the duty to disclose be better analysed when the underlying fact is unknown or unproven? This situation raises questions about the nature of the “duty to disclose” and how we think of it.

Ethics 52

Ethics Transparency IT Corruption 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 6, 2024

Dr Baltag first observed that one of the challenges arbitration practitioners are currently facing with regards to ethics and regulation of misbehaviour in international arbitration is the diversity of relevant and applicable standards. Justice Knowles suggested that there might be an area where transparency can play a role.

Ethics 52

Ethics Corruption Balance Transparency 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The panel delved into (i) the mechanisms and challenges of dispute resolution in the decentralized space, and (ii) the integration of artificial intelligence (“AI”) into judicial systems and arbitration proceedings and the underlying legal and ethical considerations. In the Web 3.0

Ethics 52

Ethics Integration Integrity Risk Management 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 16, 2024

While much attention is being paid to ways to harness the power of AI, equally important are questions of safety and transparency, and the balance of collaboration between government and industry to advance strategic leadership in the global AI race. a diverse global holding company, based in New York City.

Participation 52

Participation Ethics Finance Leadership 52

FedInsider

OCTOBER 15, 2024

While much attention is being paid to ways to harness the power of AI, equally important are questions of safety and transparency, and the balance of collaboration between government and industry to advance strategic leadership in the global AI race. a diverse global holding company, based in New York City.

Participation 52

Participation Ethics Finance Leadership 52

Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

Compliance and Ethics Government construction projects are subject to strict compliance requirements and ethical standards. Government Construction Projects: Bidding and Winning Strategies for Success Government construction projects offer significant opportunities for businesses to grow and thrive.

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Negotiation 52

GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Implement robust data governance frameworks to ensure the ethical use of data and protect against breaches,” she said. Ensure transparency in AI algorithms and processes,” she suggested, “to build trust among stakeholders and the public.” But agencies may struggle to bring AI to life.

Quality 52

Quality Data Ethics Import 52

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Transparent criteria for evaluating social value proposals allow for fair competition among suppliers while keeping them liable for their commitments. Ethical labour standards are non-negotiable, ensuring workers’ rights and well-being are protected throughout the supply chain. What Is Social Value In Public Procurement?

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Tender 52

GovLoop

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Areas of Concern Privacy Transparency Discrimination Ethics Job loss Security Accuracy Governance Data repurposing Accountability AI Bill of Rights Blueprint The White House Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights identifies five principles that should “guide the design, use, and deployment of automated systems … in the age of artificial intelligence.”

Inventory 52

Inventory Ethics Transparency Data 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Before we get too excited, one should consider that AI systems, including emotion AI, still face challenges today, including ethical concerns surrounding data privacy and bias in algorithms, ‘hallucinations,’ and limitations in understanding context. On balance, emotion AI should be embraced, albeit within responsible and ethical boundaries.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Ethics Negotiation Participation 52

ivalua

APRIL 8, 2020

It all starts with building up a transparent relationship. What are they transparent about? A supplier becomes strategic when it ranks high in a wide range of criteria: margin level, market share, supply chain criticality, procurement annual review score, ethics and innovation rating. At Urgo, they do.

Supplier 59

Supplier Management Buyers Innovation 59

ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

Below, we outline the 5 steps toward modernizing supplier management, addressing both transparency and effective engagement. The permanent transparency helped drive a rationalization of its supply base to improve performance, relationships and deliver savings and lower risk. Gain control of your supplier data.

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Collaboration Supply Chain 52

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This includes, alongside increased transparency by private actors developing frontier AI capabilities, appropriate evaluation metrics, tools for safety testing, and developing relevant public sector capability and scientific research’ (emphases added).

Procurement 80

Procurement Evaluation Participation Collaboration 80

How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The UK Government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has recently published its Initial Guidance for Regulators on Implementing the UK’s AI Regulatory Principles (Feb 2024) (the ‘AI guidance’). This follows from the Government’s response to the public consultation on its ‘pro-innovation approach’ to AI regulation (see here ).

Innovation 59

Innovation Transparency Consulting Accountability 59

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 1, 2024

The week also promises comprehensive explorations into the African Continental Free Trade Area, delving into the future of investment protection, technological impacts on arbitration, and ethical standards, contributing significantly to the global arbitration dialogue. It will feature a constellation of notable speakers.

Ethics 52

Ethics Influencing Integration Integrity 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Given the current market challenges and geopolitical uncertainties only 7% see ESG outcomes as a priority, which is in stark contrast with strengthening regulatory frameworks and demanding consumer preferences requiring more transparency to combat greenwashing.

Procurement Team 52

Procurement Team Supply Chain Procurement Supplier 52

GovLoop

OCTOBER 4, 2023

They work with agency partners to assess AI tools regarding bias mitigation, fairness, transparency, accountability and privacy. For managers, Kinnard says it’s critical to understand the ethical issues that may complicate AI use. Getting used to AI can be an uncertain journey. Will it raise the quality and speed of your output?

Inventory 52

Inventory Ethics Data Transparency 52

ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

These include faster co-innovation with suppliers, working with sustainable and ethical suppliers and empowering employees — all of which will lead to increased business agility. . For instance, software can facilitate faster payments and transparency, enabling more satisfying supplier relations that foster engagement and loyalty.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration 52

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 8, 2024

This standard ensures that taxpayers’ money is spent responsibly and that contractors maintain ethical financial practices. At the Public Contracting Institute , we recognize the importance of this knowledge and its impact on your business operations.

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Price Government Contracts 52

The Softly Spark

JULY 6, 2023

Achieving a sustainability certification signifies a business’s dedication to minimizing its ecological footprint, promoting ethical practices, and contributing to a better future. Are you looking to increase the return on investment for your ESG initiatives? Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Evaluation Retail Transparency 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

To properly assess risk, reduce carbon emissions and avoid ethics violations, leaders must map and assess the multi-tier supply chain. Supply chains can be both more efficient and more resilient with greater transparency into supply and demand. Today’s complex, global supply chains remain extremely vulnerable.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Risk Management Management Supplier 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

During the training, Jason, Liam, and Alex will cover the following topics and more: Pricing – Transactional Data Reporting (TDR)/Commercial Sales Practices (CSP); Domestic Preferences; Supply Chain; Enforcement/Mandatory Disclosure/Ethics; Sustainability Requirements/Policy; and Bid Protests Update. What’s next for interagency contracting?

Price 52

Price E-procurement Logistics Procurement 52

The Softly Spark

AUGUST 24, 2023

Certifications provide information and transparency about sustainable products so consumers can make purchasing decisions that fit their needs and align with their values. Additionally, all suppliers must follow Wayfair’s code of conduct , which includes following ethical and socially responsible business practices.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Supplier Retail Purchasing 52