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. This bipartisan legislation will enable the federal government to operate more effectively, more efficiently and more transparently,” he added.

Purchasing 95

Purchasing Efficiency Transparency Budget 95

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. However, it is important to recognize that solicitation tools are distinct from procurement methods.

Procurement 105

Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 105

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. Experts emphasize the importance of laying the groundwork for transparent, explainable, and auditable AI systems, collectively referred to as TEA.

Transparency 52

Transparency Data Integrity Integration 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 21, 2024

At the same time, current experience raises important policy considerations and questions for stakeholders across the procurement community. Transparency, data integrity, and compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) all are foundational considerations in the use of AI and/or algorithms to support procurement operations.

Transparency 64

Transparency Data Procurement Management 64

VWV

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) introduces a range of reforms aimed at simplifying and enhancing transparency in the procurement process, which should be good news for suppliers. It is also important to note that the scope of the exclusion regime has been widened to include associated persons and connected persons.

Supplier 52

Supplier Procurement Tender Award Criteria 52

FedScoop

JUNE 7, 2024

The AI Framework emphasizes the importance of documentation to help ensure that the AI system’s objectives are met,” the GAO wrote. “It The IRS first piloted AI techniques for sampling tax returns in NRP audits during the 2019 filing season. With that in mind, the watchdog pointed to the usefulness of its AI accountability framework.

Transparency 123

Transparency Accountability Import IT 123

FedScoop

MARCH 13, 2024

” Carpenter continued: “So when you think about … our reputation of giving money to the right research for the betterment of society, it’s really important to us that we uphold the standards of the merit review process.” Where is that data? And how sensitive is that data?” ” Carpenter explained.

IT 85

IT Data Transparency Leadership 85

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The Role of AI in Procurement AI offers powerful tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in procurement processes. These lessons underscore the importance of designing procurement strategies that prioritize clear objectives, technical competence, and stakeholder collaboration.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

Extract Systems

AUGUST 1, 2023

Striking a balance between transparency and protecting sensitive information is a challenging task for government entities. It's important to note that redaction was only applied to selected document types on a day-forward basis, leaving previously submitted records untouched. In response, a hybrid workflow was devised.

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

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Stephanie Kostro You go back to the AI infrastructure piece of it, and semiconductors and chips are really, really important. Just days ago, the White House came out with a national security memorandum devoted to artificial intelligence. But there needs to be more acknowledgment that industry has solutions that they can offer.

Professional Services 110

Professional Services Supply Chain Consulting Evaluation 110

FedScoop

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Login.gov Director Hanna Kim said in a statement that her team “heard from our agency partners with higher-risk use cases that it was important that we offer a version of our strong identity verification service that is IAL2 certified. The move follows GSA’s announcement in April that it was piloting biometric verification.

Transparency 129

Transparency Evaluation Import IT 129

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

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This holistic strategy—anchored in transparency, accountability, and technological integration—fosters a robust fiscal environment conducive to sustainable economic growth and enhanced public trust. Better contracts and processes, for example, could reduce the risk of delays, quality problems or unexpected costs.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

VWV

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Specifically, the platform will: Simplify the procurement process for suppliers: Suppliers will only need to enter their information once, which can then be reused across multiple tenders Collect data about procurement Be where all the procurement notices will be published, improving transparency by having them all in one place.

Supplier 52

Supplier Data Procurement Tender 52

Great Government Through Technology

MARCH 28, 2024

From reviewing offers and making awards, to monitoring the contract progress with a focus on transparency and accountability, you continue to make a difference and ensure taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. Each group is instrumental to the success of our mission. Thank you for your unwavering dedication.

IT 64

IT Supply Chain Transparency Procurement 64

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 116

Whistle-blowing Transparency Internal Control Education 116

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 14, 2025

As a threshold matter, it is important to note that the remaining 85 percent of supplies and products are ordered manually across the VA. Manual orders increase overall costs, undermine compliance, and limit transparency. Currently, there over 38,000 approved products available via the Supply BPAs.

Supply Chain 49

Supply Chain Purchasing Transparency Price 49

Capital Edge Consulting

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Importance of maintaining compliance with DCAA for government contracts. While the term " DCAA-approved accounting system " is commonly used, its important to clarify that, according to the DCAA, there is no officially "approved" accounting system. Why is a DCAA Approved Accounting System Important?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Government Contracts Consulting 52

FedScoop

JUNE 5, 2024

Officials also noted that important criteria for the agency’s own use of the technology are transparency and consistency. We need some transparency and accountability for knowing when we’re invoking an AI capability and when we’re not,” Noyes said. Some AI uses are already being deployed at the agency.

Ethics 122

Ethics Transparency Innovation Inventory 122

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 28, 2024

Importance of maintaining compliance with DCAA for government contracts. While the term " DCAA-approved accounting system " is commonly used, it’s important to clarify that, according to the DCAA, there is no officially "approved" accounting system. Why is a DCAA Approved Accounting System Important?

Accountability 52

Accountability Import Internal Control Government Contracts 52

FedScoop

APRIL 22, 2024

But the agency’s provisional approval of a few generative AI products — which include ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Claude 2, DALL-E2, and Grammarly, per a privacy impact assessment — call for closer examination in regard to federal transparency. DHS tracks its FOIAs in a public log. OpenAI did not respond to a request for comment.

Electronics 134

Electronics Impact Assessment Transparency Thresholds 134

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 And these inventories are supposed to guide that.”

Inventory 122

Inventory Transparency Import Budget 122

FedScoop

JANUARY 22, 2025

Share your goals and reasoning for simplification with your board and educate employees about the importance of sticking to pre-approved solutions. The IT team alone cannot be expected to protect what they cant see, so encouraging a transparent culture is paramount. If a gap exists, bad actors will exploit it.

Automotive 68

Automotive Integrity Integration Electronics 68

The Procurement ClassRoom

MAY 11, 2024

This discussion delves into the importance of these principles, examining both the goals to be achieved (effectiveness) and the optimal use of resources (efficiency). Leveraging technology and e-procurement tools can significantly improve efficiency, transparency, and access to procurement opportunities.

Public Procurement 98

Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Management 98

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. To achieve this reliability and traceability in any organization, it helps to focus on AI’s potential one use case at a time but also to plan for the bigger picture.

Data 134

Data Import Efficiency Balance 134

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).

Procurement 128

Procurement Innovation E-procurement Buyers 128

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 19, 2024

Training in FinOps methodologies, custom cloud financial processes, cost transparency through tagging, and implementing cloud financial controls and automation, a center of excellence, and optimization strategy all help minimize costs. Many recognize the value of the cloud but are hesitant to abandon familiar legacy systems.

Procurement 80

Procurement IT Price Sustainability 80

FedScoop

MARCH 15, 2024

Standardization in tech upgrades will become increasingly important as agencies deal with a proliferation of agency records in electronic formats, officials added. John Cornyn, R-Texas, added that FOIA serves as “a cornerstone” for the country’s “belief in open and transparent government.” It takes a lot of time.”

Accountability 141

Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 141

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.” Additionally, it’s important to plan for the entire product lifecycle, factoring in system maintenance, upgrades and eventual replacement when considering budget constraints.”

Purchasing 110

Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 110

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 112

Whistle-blowing Accountability Transparency Education 112

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 132

Purchasing Inventory Utilities Transparency 132

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. Fortunately, there are tools, like Softly Solutions’ ChatESG , to get you started! Burt’s Bees, Inc.)

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Transparency Buyers Quality 98

Whistleblower Network News

JULY 16, 2024

As the United Kingdom and other countries around the world are looking for effective models to incentivize and protect whistleblowers it is important to rely on empirical data to understand what laws work, and what laws do not work,” Kohn writes. “[The Whistleblower advocates have long pointed out the whistleblowers in the U.K.

Internal Analysis 112

Internal Analysis Data Transparency Evaluation 112

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 20, 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. There are several areas where FAS can build on the realignment to make it “Dead Easy.”

Negotiation 104

Negotiation Price Transparency Data 104

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 138

Transparency Participation Collaboration Import 138

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