Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 2, 2024

John Barnett, a former quality inspector manager for Boeing, was found dead on March 9 in South Carolina. Barnett had internally raised claims concerning quality and safety in Boeing’s manufacturing process. He reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Quality Accountability Manufacturing Corruption 126

ExecutiveBiz

MAY 15, 2024

government, has promoted Pamela Schoppert, formerly the company’s vice president of human experience and quality, to chief people officer. In a press release Tuesday, Alba Aleman, CEO of Citizant, said, “Pam Schoppert embodies our ‘palms-up’ philosophy of giving and teaches the importance of […]

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Quality Import Government Government 105

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 25, 2023

And that’s really important so that federal agencies and Congress and others can have accurate information about the extent to which the required E-Verify clause is being included in federal contracts. Rebecca Gambler Yes, this is a really important point from our report, Tom.

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Import E-procurement Quality Contract 63

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Smart public procurement refers to making optimal decisions to minimize waste and enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of public spending when purchasing and contracting goods, works and services. 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

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

AUGUST 23, 2023

In this post, we explain what strategic sourcing is, why it is important and how it can be implemented. Where traditional sourcing focuses on high volumes and bulk buying to secure discounts, strategic sourcing focuses on securing the best quality for the lowest cost. Why is strategic sourcing important?

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Strategic Sourcing Import Total Cost of Ownership IT 52

Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This settlement reinforces the importance of holding accountable health care providers who seek financial gain above quality patient care.”

Quality 124

Quality Demand Accountability Integrity 124

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). It aims to achieve best value for money by balancing life-cycle costs and quality to meet user needs beyond just the lowest initial price.

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Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Management 98

GovSpend

JANUARY 22, 2025

Elevating Data Coverage and Quality: We are investing heavily in our data operations, partnering more closely with government agencies and school districts to expand data coverage across our modules, utilizing AI for cleaner data extraction, and developing tools to further improve data quality and transparency.

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Quality Data Utilities Integrity 59

AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 25, 2024

Eighty percent of health and quality-of-life outcomes as well as health risks are driven by these factors. We’ve seen participants in the Health Equity Initiative create incredible solutions that effectively address the equity gaps in accessing quality health services. Jacaranda Health is looking to help reduce these numbers.

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Quality Participation Innovation Data 126

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 3, 2024

To help tackle the issue, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is supporting AirGradient , a manufacturer of affordable and accurate air quality monitors, to launch an air quality tracking program with Mechai Bamboo School. Students from the Mechai Bamboo School pose with one of the air quality monitors. School chairman Mechai Viravaidya.

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Quality Education Data Public Goods 81

FedScoop

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Department of Labor is spelling out how artificial intelligence can boost job quality without harming the rights of workers, releasing a roadmap this week that aims to empower workforces in underserved communities as use of the emerging technology proliferates.

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Impact Assessment Transparency Quality Ethics 122

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The HR Line of Business and Quality Service Management Office completed this year-old effort earlier this summer to update the HR business reference architecture. This is really important to create more confidence in the governmentwide dashboards.”

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Management Quality Data Import 106

Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Sometimes, quality, delivery, innovation, or other benefits are more important than price. Competition at the order level includes price competition. At the order level, sometimes, price is the determining factor for an order.

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Price Innovation Quality Contract 53

Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This effect can be particularly important in countries with scarce physical and human capital. Institutional Quality Matters Another important finding of our research is that the effect of public debt on growth depends on institutional quality. This is particularly important in the case of highly indebted countries.

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Thresholds Quality Influencing Finance 105

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 19, 2024

QLoRA is a technique that allows language models to efficiently learn on smaller, high-quality datasets by freezing a portion of the original model weights and training an adapter overlay, which can be merged with the base model. The requirements.txt lists required packages that will be installed to the train.py Python environment.

Import 122

Import Data Quality Efficiency 122

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JANUARY 14, 2025

Compliance Cycle times Defects ESG Innovation KPI performance Lead times Quality And of course . Price forms part of cost, and cost is what we should be benchmarking, therefore in procurement areas such as the following should be regularly checked against standards.

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Supplier Supply Chain Price Procurement 59

USFCR

APRIL 30, 2024

This commitment to sustainable development opens a dynamic avenue for tree and landscaping businesses to contribute their expertise to important federal projects, fostering community green spaces and enhancing environmental sustainability.

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Sustainability Quality Demand Innovation 105

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Cross-departmental collaboration and scalable solutions are important to maximizing ROI and adapting to changing citizen demands within budget constraints.” Additionally, it’s important to plan for the entire product lifecycle, factoring in system maintenance, upgrades and eventual replacement when considering budget constraints.”

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Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 110

GovLoop

MAY 12, 2023

However, modern agencies have so much data to manage, it can be hard to know where the important data is located in the system or understand how it’s being used, which is a certain security risk.

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Data Quality Collaboration Import 98

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

One of the most important factors for local governments to consider before purchasing any new technology is how quickly and effectively it can be integrated into an organization’s existing tech stack without disrupting day-to-day operations. The human aspect of deploying and adopting new technology is important.

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Total Cost of Ownership Cost of Ownership Buyers Buying Process 110

The CGP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

We hope this weekend brings you well-deserved relaxation, joy, and quality time with loved ones. As we celebrate, it is equally important to recognize the historical significance of Labor Day and remind ourselves of the labor movement’s efforts to secure the fair treatment and working conditions that we enjoy today.

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Quality Sustainability Procurement Import 100

SmallGovCon

MARCH 22, 2024

Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Illegal Importation for Reselling Chinese Goods as U.S.-Made Made Washington State Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Marketing and Selling Low-Quality Ballistic Protective Equipment Produced in China to Dozens of Law Enforcement Agencies and the U.S.

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Ethics Government Contracts Media Quality 105

AWS Public Sector

JULY 23, 2024

As the pace of technological change advances in every market, the need for a globally diverse, digitally skilled pipeline has never been more important. Central to these policies is the push to ensure post-secondary programming leads to high quality career pathways for Texans.

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Education Demand Collaboration Quality 122

GovCon Chamber of Commerce

AUGUST 5, 2024

Update your registration whenever your qualifications and other important information change. Search the HHS Small Business Directory to learn about possible teaming partners and competitors. In the image below we show how the results would look from a 'cloud technology' search. Go to SBCX Registration and Click ' Register ' in the top menu.

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Government Government E-procurement Buyers 111

Public Contracting Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

A study featured on GovLoop highlights the strategic advantage of cultural competence in improving service quality and addressing racial and ethnic disparities. It emphasizes the development of a workforce adept in delivering high-quality services to all, irrespective of cultural or linguistic backgrounds.

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Import Contract Leadership Government Contracts 40

Inside Government Contracts

AUGUST 21, 2023

Particularly when taken together, those data support the idea that the bid protest system serves a necessary and important oversight function, improving the integrity and quality of government contracting actions. There is also significant uncertainty about how the pilot program would work in practice, were it implemented.

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Bidding Quality Sustainability Accountability 130

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. This represents about 15 percent of the VHAs $5 billion annual spend on medical supplies and equipment. Significant challenges across the medical supply chain remain.

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Supply Chain Purchasing Transparency Price 49

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. Verifying Vendors for Credibility and Reliability: The first topic covered was the crucial process of vendor verification.

Procurement 105

Procurement Purchasing Price Bidding 105

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As one of only two Beneficiary and Family Centered Care-Quality Improvement Organizations (BFCC-QIO) in the US, the company helps more than 140 million Medicare beneficiaries access and protect their Medicare rights to improve quality of care. And the benefits don’t stop there.

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Quality Efficiency Data Innovation 72

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

By working closely with suppliers, organizations can ensure quality, on-time deliveries, and mutually beneficial partnerships. It’s also important to regularly audit procurement processes and ensure you’re following industry best practices.

Purchasing 58

Purchasing Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 58

Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 30, 2024

As Kohn emphasizes, over half of the awards granted in Dodd-Frank cases were issued to anonymous whistleblowers, underscoring how important anonymous whistleblowers are to successful prosecutions.

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Quality Accountability Networking Import 107

GovLoop

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Think of the quality data that lives and breathes as an ecosystem.” That’s enormously important for federal data, Chang said. “It’s looking at your data like an ecosystem,” said Winston Chang, Chief Technology Officer for the Global Public Sector at Snowflake, a leading data cloud company. That’s one measure of agency success.

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Data Collaboration Quality Import 104

ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

It is an important part of the decision-making process and requires careful consideration of a wide range of factors, such as cost, quality, reliability, and delivery times. When you work with local experts and access nearby resources, you can ensure top-quality products.

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Procurement Supply Chain Eprocurement Manufacturing 19

ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

For Körber’s supply chain management community, quality, innovative strength, legal certainty, adherence to delivery dates and the sustainability of suppliers and service providers play a decisive role – as does cost. The goal was to increase efficiency across the Group’s Business Areas.

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Supply Chain Procurement E-procurement Supplier 19

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 11, 2023

We designed a data analysis project to show how public open datasets can be used to uncover important issues and bring public attention to who is supplying what, for how much and whether there are any links between suppliers and high-ranking public officials.

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Data Corruption Supplier Public Procurement 123

American City & Country

AUGUST 26, 2024

In today’s world, ensuring clean and healthy indoor air quality has become more crucial than ever, especially with the increasing prevalence of wildfires. However, this creates a unique dilemma: how can we balance the need for ventilation with the dangers of poor outdoor air quality?

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Quality Balance Networking Innovation 52

The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 2, 2024

Quality Requirements : They describe the quality and specifications of the goods , services , or works required. Importance of Accuracy and Clarity The accuracy and clarity of bidding documents are crucial. Invitation to Bid : They formally invite potential bidders to submit their bids.

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Public Procurement Bidding Procurement Bidder 91