Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Approach: The new director of the procurement agency led the development of a data-driven corruption risk monitoring system and worked with a reform team to strengthen the institutional capacity of government buyers, improve cross-agency coordination and increase collaboration with civil society. More recently, it canceled a RD$1.3

Corruption 78

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 78

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Data-driven decision-making enables procurement teams to improve performance and align with wider organisational goals including corporate social responsibility and risk management. It focuses on how public sector entities can enhance compliance and transparency. What is Data Analytics in Procurement?

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Procurement Data Supply Chain 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Acquisition officials from Federal agencies will be in attendance to provide the latest updates and discuss “what’s next” in terms of government policies, programs, and initiatives. Government, AvKARE invests in products that will promote the health and well-being of our Veterans and Active Duty Military. James Peake , M.D.,

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Logistics Budget Procurement 52

FedScoop

OCTOBER 27, 2023

That comes with “an updated vision, scope, and governance structure for the FedRAMP program that is responsive to developments in Federal cybersecurity and substantial changes to the commercial cloud marketplace that have occurred since the program was established,” reads the draft.

Budget 76

Budget Collaboration Management Risk Management 76

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 8, 2024

As these systems begin to play a more important role, the government needs to uncover the risks associated with using artificial intelligence in procurement, and what steps need to be taken to manage these risks effectively. Ultimately, the PPN ensures transparency and ethical considerations in AI use.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Ethics Tender 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

At The Coalition for Government Procurement, we are grateful for their service and the freedoms that veterans have protected for us all. Acquisition officials from Federal agencies will be in attendance to provide the latest updates and discuss “what’s next” in terms of government policies, programs, and initiatives. James Peake , M.D.,

Logistics 52

Logistics E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Seasoned practitioners in public procurement can be jaded from situations that have gone wrong, and it is common for inexperienced public buyers to experience risk aversion and fear of the unknown. Additionally, a simplistic risk transfer strategy may reduce market interest, and the number of bids submitted.

Participation 52

Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 9, 2024

GSA also consistently pointed to TDR data management as an effective tool in addressing security issues, including supply chain risk management. GSA identified additional benefits, including enhancing transparency across the federal market and increasing opportunities to leverage data towards best value acquisition strategies.

Price 45

Price Transparency Supply Chain Evaluation 45

ivalua

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Food service leader digitizes procurement to drive efficiency, transparency and effective supplier management as it accelerates global expansion. The deployment of Ivalua’s platform has been tightly integrated with JFC’s backend SAP ERP systems to ensure seamless flow of information and maximum automation.

Procurement 10

Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Chief Procurement Officer 10

FedInsider

JULY 10, 2024

Customers must trust that their need for essential services can be met with transparency, without sacrificing their privacy and security. Friday, September 13, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Today’s Federal agencies face a long list of imperatives in serving and defending its constituents while supporting and empowering its workforce.

Consulting 52

Consulting Participation End to End Engineering 52

ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

At the same time, organizations have never been more exposed to risk from their supply chains, from supply continuity, quality, or ESG violations. Governments, employees, and customers hold businesses accountable for scope 3 emissions, forced labor, and sanctions violations. Gain control of your supplier data.

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Collaboration Supply Chain 52

ivalua

AUGUST 16, 2021

A checklist guide to getting the most out of your supplier risk management program. This reliance can increase supplier risk or uncover a large source of value and supplier innovation for organizations. . The following are some of the most common objectives for implementing a supplier risk and performance management program. .

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Supply Chain Risk Management 52

FedInsider

MAY 29, 2024

Following his honorable discharge, Nate embarked on a remarkable career with the United States Government, rising through the ranks from a contractor with multiple departments to his current position as the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (DCISO) for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Networking 52

Networking Data Engineering Leadership 52

ivalua

AUGUST 1, 2022

Often, inefficiencies are created in sourcing or Procure-to-Pay from inaccurate supplier information, payment delays stemming from inaccurate supplier master data, inconsistencies of supplier master data across systems, out-of-date credentials, disconnected supplier risk information, etc. The main takeaway?

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Supply Chain Sustainability 52

Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 7, 2023

The global energy transition, driven by technological change and international commitments to comply with the Paris Agreement, generates uncertainty about future fossil fuel demand, prices, and associated government revenues. Learn more about the IDB’s work on fiscal policy and climate change.

Finance 52

Finance Price Sustainability Capacity 52

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

Gaps and dysfunction in the supply chains and a lack of visibility are making it difficult to support Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. What’s more, since running an efficient supply chain involves a complicated balance of risk, sustainability, social governance and cost, technology is absolutely critical.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Balance 52

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

Gaps and dysfunction in the supply chains and a lack of visibility are making it difficult to support Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. What’s more, since running an efficient supply chain involves a complicated balance of risk, sustainability, social governance and cost, technology is absolutely critical.

Balance 52

Balance Sustainability Supply Chain Management 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2024

29 The Coalition for Government Procurement is proud to once again host its “must attend” General Services Administration (GSA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel on October 29! GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, Oct. To register, click here.

Price 52

Price E-procurement Logistics Procurement 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 19, 2024

A recent report by Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft similarly emphasised the high implementation costs companies face if they were to raise production standards to meet legal requirements instead of withdrawing from certain states with weak governance and human rights standards.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Ethics Supplier Corruption 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

He also explained that the government-appointed expert committee would likely make further recommendations, such as express recognition of emergency arbitration and third-party funding. The conversation further covered trends in international arbitration agreements, emphasizing choices in arbitral institutions, governing laws, and seats.

Import 40

Import Efficiency Supply Chain Transparency 40

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 31, 2023

This is a crucial area of regulatory development and there are increasing calls —including from those driving the development of AI—for robust regulatory and governance systems. The UK Government has launched a public consultation that will run until 21 June 2023.

Innovation 52

Innovation Consulting Collaboration Supply Chain 52

Federal News Network

AUGUST 8, 2024

I know you saw the article that me and my partner Jim Gatto published in the Procurement Lawyer recently on this specific topic, AI challenges for government contractors. NIST has an AI risk management framework now, and some other publications, that are guidance for the development of AI. Who owns the data?

Government 122

Government Government Supply Chain Contract 122

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Security breaches are a near daily occurrence costing industries and governments billions annually. And earlier this summer, the federal government confirmed that several agencies were impacted by the MOVEit software hack allegedly carried out by a Russian ransomware gang.

Government Contracts 105

Government Contracts Supply Chain Government Government 105

FedScoop

AUGUST 1, 2024

Atlanta and New York City and co-sponsored by Microsoft and OpenAI, was part of the agency’s efforts to get the federal government to open up authoritative data and set it up for usability, GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan told reporters in D.C. We want to be thoughtful about risk; we’re risk managers first here.

Data 131

Data Participation Inventory Transparency 131

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance and find applications across various domains, the responsible development and use of AI systems has become a top priority for the US government. Enabling agencies to build and strengthen AI governance Robust governance is the foundation upon which responsible AI initiatives must be built.

Government 80

Government Government Ethics Transparency 80

Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 29, 2024

The Draft Guidelines introduce potentially notable requirements for government contractors using artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Among the most significant draft requirements are those related to the disclosure and transparency of AI and machine learning (ML). View the full article

Government 52

Government Government Transparency Risk Management 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 11, 2024

AI remains a critical focus of both the federal government and industry, with multiple efforts in recent weeks to address governance of the development and use of AI in the United States. Just days later, on March 5, 2024, House Chairman Comer and Ranking Member Raskin introduced the Federal AI Governance and Transparency Act.

Government 52

Government Government Supply Chain Transparency 52

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Importantly, also, the G7 AI Principles are meant to be a stop gap solution, as G7 leaders ‘call on organizations in consultation with other relevant stakeholders to follow these [principles], in line with a risk-based approach, while governments develop more enduring and/or detailed governance and regulatory approaches.’

Transparency 64

Transparency Accountability Risk Management Evaluation 64

FedScoop

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Carol Harris , director of the Government Accountability Office’s IT and Cybersecurity team, who was also at the roundtable, similarly attributed the decline to the cloud category. “A billion in savings as the result of eliminating duplicative systems across government. “So, The object here is to move up.”

Transparency 115

Transparency Accountability Evaluation Risk Management 115

FedScoop

APRIL 29, 2024

The National Institute of Standards and Technology announced a new program to evaluate generative AI and released several draft documents on the use of the technology Monday, as the government hit a milestone on President Joe Biden’s AI executive order.

Evaluation 83

Evaluation Risk Management Transparency Innovation 83

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The sole source justification process is rigorous and requires approval from the organization’s procurement services, with steps including the completion and review of a justification form, internal review and approvals, and adherence to transparency and compliance regulations to manage risks effectively.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 11, 2024

On March 28, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released Memorandum M-24-10 , Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence (Memo), updating and implementing OMB’s November 2023 proposed memorandum of the same name.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Impact Assessment Procurement Innovation 52

FedScoop

APRIL 30, 2024

Additionally, the task force offered 10 recommendations throughout the federal government for “further increasing AI capacity.” The guidance states that FNS will work with SLTTs for risk management, and lays out four categories of risk for AI usage in regard to the service, ranging from low to high.

Capacity 87

Capacity Risk Management Transparency Demand 87

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

Meet the Beneficiary: A Deep Dive with Paws for Purple Hearts The Coalition for Government Procurement is thrilled to support Paws for Purple Hearts (PPH) through the Joseph P. government is pouring into sectors across the country is going.” Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament once again. For companies in the U.S.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Data Price Thresholds 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Second, the realignment provides an opportunity to increase transparency for customer agencies and industry partners seeking to do business with FAS. The new structure also can enhance transparency with regard to guidance impacting the MAS program. Third, the alignment provides an opportunity to improve data management.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Price Supply Chain Procurement 52

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This shift in ownership and governance is underpinned by the principle of data as a product (DaaP), where data is treated as a valuable, high-quality asset, just like any physical product an organization offers. Data governance: Robust data governance policies and procedures are crucial for HIPAA compliance.

Data 75

Data Management Quality Supply Chain 75

FedScoop

OCTOBER 24, 2024

If we don’t act more intentionally to seize our advantages, if we don’t deploy AI more quickly and more comprehensively to strengthen our national security, we risk squandering our hard-earned lead.” While some of the governance components were included in the memo, some of that direction spilled into an additional document.

IT 125

IT Supply Chain Risk Management Inventory 125