Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 24, 2024

These confidentiality protections extend beyond just the whistleblower’s name and include any potentially identifying information. Whistleblowers will be able to make disclosures to a secure email address and the Auditor General promises that the whistleblower’s confidentiality will be maintained.

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Import Corruption Electronics Networking 117

Whistleblower Network News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Leads generated from insiders are critically important to any financial enforcement program,” said Young. Since it was established in 2010, the CFTC Whistleblower Program has emerged as an essential part of the CFTC’s enforcement efforts, including in the area of crypto fraud.

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Import Finance Corruption Networking 113

FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Top intelligence officials stressed the importance of partnerships — whether the collaboration be with other agencies, allies, academia or industry — in talks Monday at the 2023 Department of Defense Intelligence Information System Worldwide Conference in Portland, Ore. “We’re talking about leveraging emerging technologies,” said Lt.

Budget 264

Budget Collaboration Innovation Import 264

American City & Country

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The single most important factor for any organization to consider when buying technology is collaboration, both internally and with potential solution providers. The traditional lanes of the records manager, IT director and CISO (chief information security officer) are increasingly overlapping when considering the advantages of modernization.”

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Import Competitive Bidding Price Change Management 110

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Justice Management Division of the Department of Justice has published a request for information about new software platforms that could be used for employees to communicate internally. The post DOJ seeking information on modernization of internal website, with potential AI capabilities appeared first on FedScoop.

Collaboration 106

Collaboration Integration Integrity Import 106

ExecutiveBiz

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Zero trust is increasingly becoming a critical component of cybersecurity as threats resort more to data-centric attacks, said Garrett Yee , General Dynamics Information Technology's vice president and general manager for the U.S. Army and defense agencies sector.

Import 102

Import Electronics Data Management 102

ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 13, 2023

White made the remarks in a column published Wednesday where he commented on an article by General Dynamics Information Technology Business Development Director Eric Tapp about ICAM and its role in establishing a zero trust collaboration environment.

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Import Collaboration Efficiency Management 105

FedScoop

JANUARY 17, 2025

Laura Stanton, assistant commissioner in the GSA Office of Information Technology Category, said in a statement that the GMAS program exemplifies how collaboration with industry can drive innovation and deliver significant value to government and taxpayers alike. This alignment is a critical step toward greater efficiency and security.

IT 116

IT Vendor Management Risk Management Education 116

FedScoop

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Passing the legislation is important “given the amount of dollars that are at stake, but also … [the] security implications and just pure efficiencies and resiliency of operations,” Triplette said. “We “This commonsense bill will reduce waste, strengthen cybersecurity and modernize government operations.”

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Purchasing Efficiency Transparency Budget 97

AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 2, 2024

With Digital Iceland’s unique challenges as an island nation responsible for critical government services, it’s important to provide continuity of critical government services, even during our most severe disaster planning scenarios where connectivity to Iceland would be disrupted,” said Birna Íris Jónsdóttir, CEO of Digital Iceland. “We

Networking 132

Networking Data Manufacturing Government 132

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Generative AI is critical to future of public service The overwhelming majority of respondents (89 percent) think it’s important for their organization to adopt generative AI , with a quarter reporting that they believe it’s critical—and we agree, the future of public service requires the power generative AI brings to the table.

Education 119

Education Innovation Efficiency Import 119

FedScoop

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The frequency with which the technologies are used makes proper cybersecurity protocols all the more important — especially given the target on IoT’s metaphorical back. IoT technologies are used by federal agencies for myriad purposes, the GAO noted, including to control access to devices or facilities and to monitor systems and equipment.

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Inventory Transportation Transportation Accountability 124

SmallGovCon

JANUARY 20, 2025

Here are some initial thoughts on some of the important changes proposed in this rule, as well as a recap of the original statute and my earlier predictions. the FAR must update definitions related to specific types of organizational conflicts of interest, including unequal access to information, impaired objectivity, and biased ground rules.

Influencing 105

Influencing Contract Consulting Internal Control 105

FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2023

With the volume of data being generated each day, and the amount of information that agencies want to deliver to both their own workers and the general public, it’s important that the messages delivered are received as intended. Clear communication is critical for the federal government.

Education 162

Education Import Data Government 162

FedScoop

OCTOBER 28, 2024

According to the report, fraudsters exploit these gaps, creating synthetic identities — combinations of real and fake personal information — to bypass checks. Additionally, data breaches have increased by 61% since 2020, providing fraudsters access to compromised Social Security numbers, passports and other sensitive information.

Integration 68

Integration Integrity Import Data 68

GovCon & Trade

JANUARY 18, 2024

Government it is vitally important to understand what constitutes FOCI and how such concerns can be mitigated. entity is considered to be under FOCI, and potential FOCI mitigation measures, among other important related topics. For more information and registration details, please visit the Maryland PTAC website.

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Influencing Import Government Government 130

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 24, 2025

Yet for decades, the residents of Villa 20, one of Buenos Airess historic informal settlements, lived without official addresses, access to basic public services, or even clean drinking water. A home is more than just shelterit is a source of dignity, stability, and connection to the community. In a way, it can become our identity.

IT 57

IT Participation Budget Accountability 57

Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Audience The intended audience for this case study comprises: senior NHSS stakeholders including service managers medical directors and clinicians climate and Circular Economy specialists procurement practitioners in public bodies the general public Lessons learned Recognising that every journey starts with a single step, lessons learned focus on: (..)

Sustainability 57

Sustainability Procurement Supplier Public Procurement 57

Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 24, 2024

He emphasizes the importance of establishing this day to bolster the longstanding consensus that whistleblowers are a cornerstone of U.S. The Certification Program is a crucial tool in ensuring that employees are informed of their whistleblower rights and protections. government. Continental Congress in 1778.

Whistle-blowing 143

Whistle-blowing Leadership Import Media 143

Government Contracts & Global Trade

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The most important section in your federal proposal and contract will always be pricing – just ask any CEO or federal buyer. But in today’s government market, there are a lot of areas that can confuse a contractor’s pricing strategy. And when you win the bid, the questions remain: “will we make a profit?”

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Price Bidding Competitive Analysis Contract 52

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It’s important to have a robust system in place to control access while ensuring that staff and attendees can move freely and efficiently. It’s important to have clear lines of communication between all stakeholders, as well as access to medical personnel who can respond to emergencies on the ground.

Procurement 58

Procurement Procurement Team Supplier Quality 58

VWV

DECEMBER 18, 2024

One of the more anticipated notes - Central Digital Platform and the Publication of Information - has now been published. Supplier information Suppliers will need to act promptly once the platform is live. Disclosure of information The Act introduces a stricter test for withholding information.

Supplier 52

Supplier Data Procurement Tender 52

Whistleblower Network News

JULY 11, 2024

On July 10, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), alongside 10 other senators, introduced the Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act , which increases protections for federal employee whistleblowers who provide information to Congress. The Act is endorsed by major U.S. Chairman of the National Whistleblower Center , Stephen M.

Networking 145

Networking Import Government Government 145

GovCon & Trade

DECEMBER 20, 2023

While underscoring the risk associated with third-party representatives and the importance of diligence on representatives, the matter also highlights the need for due diligence prior to hiring employees. In addition to the DPA, Freepoint agreed to pay over $98 million in penalties.

Corruption 147

Corruption Consulting Transportation Transportation 147

Whistleblower Network News

JULY 31, 2024

July 30 was National Whistleblower Day and a number of federal agencies celebrated the day by highlighting the importance of whistleblowers and educating employees about their whistleblower rights. The WPC is responsible for informing departmental and agency employees about prohibitions on retaliation/reprisal for protected disclosures.

Education 113

Education Import Media Capacity 113

USFCR

AUGUST 28, 2024

Federal contracts offer significant opportunities, but it's important to recognize the financial commitments that come with them. This article will explore the range of expenses you may encounter at every stage of the contracting process, ensuring you’re fully prepared to make informed decisions.

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Contract Import IT 105

Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 6, 2024

For more information on the conference (including how to register) visit: [link] Listen to this important episode on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , or Amazon. Subscribe on your favorite platform! The post Aris Danikas appeared first on Whistleblower Network News.

Corruption 122

Corruption Integration Integrity Networking 122

Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Pentagon is developing training and tools to ensure its program managers know when and how to mark sensitive information that will trigger Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. I would say for companies, if you feel like you are developing information that should be protected, that you state that and let us know.

Supply Chain 114

Supply Chain Procurement Contract Data 114

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

They enable rapid document classification and information extraction, which means easier application filing for the applicant and more efficient application reviewing for the immigration officer. The LLM processes each document, extracting necessary information based on the prompt, and provides a summary of the processed documents.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Data Import Utilities 52

VWV

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

It is also important to note that the scope of the exclusion regime has been widened to include associated persons and connected persons. This new Contract Award Notice will inform the market of the contract decision - as opposed to the current Contract Award Notice which is used to notify the market that a contract has been entered into.

Supplier 52

Supplier Procurement Tender Award Criteria 52

Whistleblower Network News

AUGUST 26, 2024

Through the SEC Whistleblower Program , qualified whistleblowers, individuals who voluntarily provide original information that leads to a successful enforcement action, are eligible to receive monetary awards of 10-30% of the sanctions collected in the action.

Networking 117

Networking Import IT 117

FedScoop

AUGUST 29, 2024

Speaking during an Information Technology Industry Council event, Federal CIO Clare Martorana said the government’s task of building trust in different cloud packages is based on “the competency, the rigor and the discipline that an agency put into the work that they were doing.”

Budget 111

Budget Utilities Import Innovation 111

SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 21, 2024

APTAC supports the APEX Accelerators by providing important information, professional networking, comprehensive training and a voice in national government contracting assistance. They are a great resource for obtaining helpful information for federal government contractors.

Government Contracts 103

Government Contracts Supplier Networking Import 103

FedScoop

JULY 30, 2024

Setting up those guardrails soon, so that “everyone in the department feels the comfort with being able to use these tools appropriately, is going to be an important thing,” he said. The new organization for HHS comes as the department has “started to observe and embrace the importance of information technology,” Tripathi said.

Data 102

Data Import IT Leadership 102

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Obtain a Unique Entity ID (UEI) as part of your entity’s information. It is imperative to gather all required information about your entity for a successful entity registration, including the legal business name, physical address, and taxpayer identification number. Ensure you have the correct physical address of your organization.

Contract 52

Contract Accountability Bidding Government 52

Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

On September 18, the Washington Post reported that three anonymous whistleblowers were awarded $74 million by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for providing information about a large-scale tax evasion scheme which led to the IRS recovering $263 million from a single individual. There is also a total backlog of 30,135 cases.

Import 113

Import Networking IT 113

FedScoop

AUGUST 19, 2024

For decades, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has used small tubular devices with parachutes attached, known as dropsondes, to gather information about the storms. More information means more accurate forecasts, which can ultimately help protect lives and property, a key piece of NOAA’s mission.

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Data Import Evaluation Balance 124