FedScoop

JUNE 7, 2024

The following year, the NRP sample was approximately 1,500, all selected with the AI-informed process, and in 2021, 4,000 returns were picked based on two different AI samples. The AI Framework emphasizes the importance of documentation to help ensure that the AI system’s objectives are met,” the GAO wrote. “It

Transparency 129

Transparency Accountability Import IT 129

FedScoop

APRIL 22, 2024

A month later, Eric Hysen, the department’s chief information officer and chief AI officer, told FedScoop that there’s been “good interest” in using generative AI within the agency. Citizenship and Immigration Services staff. Last November, the agency released a memo meant to guide the agency’s use of the technology.

Electronics 137

Electronics Impact Assessment Transparency Thresholds 137

Extract Systems

AUGUST 1, 2023

Striking a balance between transparency and protecting sensitive information is a challenging task for government entities. A prior incident involving the unintentional publication of unredacted records with sensitive information, such as Social Security Numbers, led to identity theft concerns.

Balance 52

Balance Transparency Collaboration Data 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The majority of organizations consider supply chain transparency to be a top priority, however less than a third are satisfied with the level of visibility into their suppliers. Many organizations still rely on conventional data sources such as contracts, invoices, and audits to support their supply chain transparency initiatives.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Transparency Procurement Procurement Team 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Procurement transparency exists within the public sector because it is required by law. And yet, not all transparency is equally effective. Suppliers need bidding and contract transparency. The public needs spend and supplier selection transparency.

Transparency 45

Transparency Procurement Supplier End to End 45

Whistleblower Network News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Board had cited Altman’s “miscommunication” and “lack of transparency” in their initial decision to remove him. Whistleblower experts recognize that this behavior of miscommunication and lack of transparency may point to instances of false claims, misleading investors, or the result of an internal complaint.

Whistle-blowing 110

Whistle-blowing Transparency Internal Control Import 110

ivalua

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The business case for data-driven transparency is not hard to make. Although a significant gap exists between procurement organizations’ supply chain transparency aspirations and their current capabilities, there are several steps teams can take that will yield a rapid boost to supplier visibility. Below, Improve Data Quality.

Transparency 52

Transparency Supply Chain Data Procurement 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 19, 2023

At 2 am on Saturday morning, the day after the 10th Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) was meant to end in Atlanta, exhausted negotiators finally adopted a resolution on “ Promoting transparency and integrity in public procurement in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ”.

Public Procurement 140

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement IT 140

FedScoop

JUNE 5, 2024

That phone number serves as a way for the public to provide information to the agency. Officials also noted that important criteria for the agency’s own use of the technology are transparency and consistency.

Ethics 129

Ethics Transparency Innovation Inventory 129

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.” Jamie Raskin, D-Md.,

Purchasing 109

Purchasing Efficiency Transparency Budget 109

FedScoop

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

I think it’s important for all sorts of agencies whose work affects the rights and safety of the public,” said Heydari, a Vanderbilt University law professor who researches policing technologies and AI’s impact on the criminal justice system. “The If you’re not transparent, you’re going to engender mistrust,” Heydari said.

Inventory 128

Inventory Transparency Import Budget 128

FedScoop

JULY 17, 2024

The Treasury Department and an industry-led nonprofit on Wednesday released secure cloud adoption guidance for financial institutions, the culmination of a year-long effort that the agency’s deputy secretary called “critically important to our work on cybersecurity.”

Transparency 139

Transparency Participation Collaboration Import 139

Procureware

APRIL 12, 2019

Most procurement software projects are focused on efficiency; however, transparency needs to have equal attention. Trust is the cornerstone of procurement and transparency builds trust. This practice ensures that information is up to date and shifts responsibility to suppliers. Below is an example from the Chicago RTA.

Transparency 40

Transparency Bidding Bidder Tender 40

Whistleblower Network News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

MKSS has led transparency and anti-corruption movements across India, including for the Right to Information, minimum wage, protection for gig workers, and more. Listen to this important episode on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , or Amazon. Subscribe on your favorite platform!

Corruption 92

Corruption Transparency Accountability Networking 92

Import and Trade Remedies

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

5831/24 (“ Regulation ”) that incorporates binding valuation information (“ BVI “) decisions in customs legislation. This move, announced in 2022, seeks to ensure transparency and legal certainty, and supports compliance and uniformity in customs valuation.

Transparency 45

Transparency Import 45

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 15, 2024

But it’s important not to confuse ease of use with effortless deployment. In other words, you’ll need to do important groundwork before you produce results. Or you may want to draw on information held in publicly-available repositories or procured from a third party. Consider: Where does the desired data exist now?

Data 134

Data Import Efficiency Balance 134

GovSpend

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Paige emphasized the importance of assessing a vendor’s credibility and reliability using historical data, including which government agencies they’ve worked with and whether they deliver goods and services on time. This revelation motivated him to bring more transparency to government purchasing.

Procurement 105

Procurement Price Purchasing Bidding 105

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The guidance also indicates that ‘ Greater transparency of procurement data will make it easier to see what approaches have been successful and encourage use of those approaches more widely across the public sector.’ This is an important issue that may require further discussion in a separate post. 94 PA 2023). 48 and 46 PCR 2015).

Procurement 128

Procurement Innovation E-procurement Buyers 128

Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 18, 2024

These laws provide whistleblowers 10-30% of the collected proceeds of a sanction as a monetary award for providing original information. Analysts who work to expose corruption in the mining sector are particularly important for ensuring a just transition. Internal corporate informants are also targeted and physically threatened.

Corruption 127

Corruption Whistle-blowing Finance Utilities 127

Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 22, 2024

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) kicked off Sunshine Week on March 11 with remarks on the Senate floor about the importance of whistleblowers in promoting transparency and accountability. He further noted that “whistleblowers are patriots and our most powerful tool in rooting out waste, fraud, abuse and misconduct.”

Whistle-blowing 105

Whistle-blowing Accountability Education Transparency 105

FedScoop

APRIL 5, 2024

An artificial intelligence service deployed within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is being put to the test for things like modernizing its websites and capturing information on school closures, the agency’s top data official said.

Efficiency 139

Efficiency Data Innovation Media 139

Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 12, 2024

I thank Senator Cruz for bringing this important matter to our attention and anticipate that the measures taken by the U.S. I strongly agree we should have an annual designated National Whistleblowers Day to acknowledge their inestimable contributions to government accountability and transparency,” Dellinger added.

Transparency 111

Transparency Accountability Government Government 111

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Transparency and accountability are crucial to maintaining public trust and require clear policies on surveillance use and data access.” Cross-departmental collaboration and scalable solutions are important to maximizing ROI and adapting to changing citizen demands within budget constraints.”

Purchasing 110

Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 110

The Softly Spark

AUGUST 8, 2024

However, staying silent about your eco-friendly practices is not the solution – consumers crave transparency! How you present your claims is important. Be transparent and qualify your green claims to maintain trust. Vague terms are not trustworthy. If you’re making an environmental claim, back it up with evidence.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Transparency Buyers Quality 98

ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2023

By integrating the EIC’s functionalities in their procurement practices, organizations can dramatically accelerate sustainability agendas with reliable emissions data for all the direct and indirect products and services they acquire, and establish transparent reporting standards.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Innovation Sustainability Supplier 98

GovLoop

MAY 26, 2023

But AI’s expansive use has made data ethics increasingly important. 4 Basic Principles of Data Ethics Ownership: Individuals own their data or their information. It is about more than complying with legal requirements; in fact, some of the most controversial realms, such as AI, are largely unregulated anyway.

Ethics 98

Ethics Data Public Goods Transparency 98

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As teams worked with suppliers through creative solutions, it became obvious that transparency and supplier risk management are essential components to maintain stability during crises like these. Why is visibility so important? Create speed and transparency. Work to achieve 100% supply chain visibility.

Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing Procurement Team 97

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

For years, the benefits of transparency as a policy tool to increase accountability and counter corruption have been lauded. In public procurement, this has given rise to a global movement promoting procurement data transparency, a.k.a. Instead, authority over information has been centralised within the government.

Public Procurement 40

Public Procurement Transparency E-procurement Procurement 40

ivalua

JUNE 11, 2023

It introduces several amendments to the NFRD and expands the scope of reporting obligations to foster greater transparency and comparability. Source Implications for Organizations Expanded Reporting Requirements: Under the CSRD, a broader range of companies will be obligated to report non-financial and sustainability information.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Finance Procurement Sustainability 98

FedScoop

AUGUST 22, 2024

to take action on the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act by the end of this session, referring to the bill to bolster transparency and communication in IT spending across federal agencies as “must-pass legislation.” Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.,

Purchasing 135

Purchasing Inventory Utilities Transparency 135

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In its place, the realignment focuses and centralizes MAS contracting management structure for the Office of Information Technology Category, the Office of Professional Services & Human Capital Categories, and the Office of General Supplies and Services Categories. Third, the alignment provides an opportunity to improve data management.

Negotiation 105

Negotiation Price Transparency Data 105

FedScoop

AUGUST 12, 2024

The goal of this is really to harness the power of data to advance diplomatic efforts, improve operational efficiency, and ensure transparency and accountability in the Department of State’s activities,” Khan said. We won’t have AI if we don’t have good data,” Khan said.

Data 126

Data Collaboration Efficiency Accountability 126

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The process of field testing should … provide transparency,” Bambauer said, adding that baseline values are imperative so that those administering the tests know “how much better or worse” the AI tool performs than its predecessors. The subcommittee decided that recommendations on AI field testing would fill an important gap.

Impact Assessment 119

Impact Assessment Inventory Transparency Quality 119

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This bipartisan legislation is one important step of many necessary towards addressing potential harms. It will put in place commonsense safeguards for the highest-risk applications of AI — like in our critical infrastructure — and improve transparency for policymakers and consumers.”

Transportation 111

Transportation Transportation Innovation Risk Management 111

Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

7211 and the right of employees ‘to furnish information to either House of Congress, or to a committee or Member thereof, may not be interfered with or denied,’” writes Grassley. Whistleblowers help enhance government transparency and root out waste, fraud, and abuse.

Transparency 101

Transparency Import Networking Government 101

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 3, 2024

OMB’s Miller said the memo focused on concepts like interoperability, transparency, data portability and intellectual property rights. “We We are making sure that we are sharing those key learnings and people are sharing non-sensitive procurement and acquisition information … so that we can all learn from each other.

Inventory 131

Inventory Budget Management Utilities 131

GovLoop

OCTOBER 9, 2023

By being transparent and accountable from the moment a complaint is filed through to its resolution, agencies can maintain that trust. It gives everyone a common spot to find all the information they need. During times of tension, it’s easy for employees to lose trust in their agencies. To do it, they need workforce case management.

Management 111

Management Strategic Planning Transparency Data 111