GovCon Wire

JULY 12, 2024

The importance of cybersecurity and the consequences of a data breach are widely understood. What about

Balance 109

Balance Transparency Import Data 109

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 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

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

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. Making this information available to the public provides another level of transparency and emphasizes that the tender is open and fair.

Transparency 40

Transparency Bidding Bidder Tender 40

Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 27, 2024

[link] In this episode of the Whistleblower of the Week podcast , host Jane Turner speaks with María de los Ángeles Estrada , a lawyer in Mexico specializing in transparency and anti-corruption. Listen to this important episode on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , or Amazon. whistleblower laws.

Corruption 56

Corruption Transparency Education Import 56

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. open contracting. But what do these commitments look like in reality?

Public Procurement 40

Public Procurement Transparency E-procurement Procurement 40

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

Bridging the digital divide: Implementing open procurement for effective digital transformation Digital transformation is arguably the most important administrative undertaking of governments around the world. Before G-Cloud, the average IT tender elicited three to four bids; after G-Cloud, it elicits eight or nine.

Procurement 138

Procurement Framework Agreement IT Public Private Partnership 138

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

These barriers should be dealt with if the aim is to guarantee that public funds are expended in a transparent, lawful, and efficient manner. The Importance Of Addressing Public Sector Procurement Challenges Public procurement plays a vital role in the country’s economy, infrastructure, and social well-being.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Bid Rigging 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This blog looks to address the role and importance of driving long-term sustainability and supporting the development of a circular economy. Ineffective supply chain transparency : Some buyers may have vast and complex global supply chains, leading to a lack of transparency and understanding of supply chains.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement 52

FedScoop

OCTOBER 18, 2024

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, meanwhile, said that DOL’s “new AI best practices are an important new tool to help employers understand the value of engaging their workers to ensure that these technologies actually improve productivity, work and workers’ lives.”

Impact Assessment 112

Impact Assessment Transparency Quality Ethics 112

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 99

Transparency Accountability Import IT 99

FedScoop

JANUARY 26, 2024

It is important to hear from the public as OMB considers what updates to PIA guidance may be necessary to ensure that PIAs continue to facilitate robust analysis and transparency about how agencies address these evolving privacy risks.” The post OMB seeks input on privacy impact assessments for AI use appeared first on FedScoop.

Impact Assessment 106

Impact Assessment Transparency Budget Import 106

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

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 102

Whistle-blowing Transparency Internal Control Import 102

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.

Transparency 108

Transparency Evaluation Import IT 108

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

These agreements take on even greater importance under the Procurement Act 2023, with greater emphasis on transparency, competition and sustainability. Common concerns include transparency, fairness, especially when small suppliers feel dominated by big competitors in multi supplier frameworks. What Are Framework Agreements?

Framework Agreement 52

Framework Agreement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

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

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 78

Corruption Transparency Accountability Networking 78

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

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

Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In dismissing Altman, the OpenAI Board raised concerns about Altman’s transparency. be honest and transparent with his or her Board.” Misleading statements and transparency issues can run afoul of SEC regulations.

Education 64

Education Transparency Networking Import 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

AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 6, 2024

This targeted approach offers clearer accountability, enhanced transparency, simplified risk assessment, and focused testing procedures. To assess if an AI system operates as intended, it is important to use accurate and representative training data. Each dimension is explored in depth in our responsible use of machine learning guide.

Government 75

Government Government Ethics Transparency 75

Extract Systems

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In an era dominated by technology, it's important that government offices keep up with the times to better serve their constituents. In this blog post we will cover the importance of these initiatives and how automated redaction software plays a pivotal role in ensuring the security and efficiency of these projects.

Government 52

Government Government Transparency Efficiency 52

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

With its mix of charm, history, and major public works set to transform its infrastructure for the future, Rome was the perfect backdrop for our event which was all about harnessing our collective knowledge to make procurement more results-driven, transparent, and impactful across Europe.

Procurement 62

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Transparency 62

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

So prototyping and piloting becomes really important. That’s an important part of this: Human intervention is a necessary feature of these processes. Pick a small-scale use case if you can, and then have an idea of how you’re going to take that and scale it into a more productive way.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Transparency Finance 52

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 93

Whistle-blowing Accountability Transparency Education 93

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Scope of Application Differently from traditional investment agreements, the stated purpose of the SIFA is not only to foster foreign direct investment (“FDI”) (Article 1), but also to do so in a manner that integrates environmental and labour standards, transparency, and corporate social responsibility.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Transparency Influencing Negotiation 52

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

Internal Analysis 110

Internal Analysis Data Transparency Evaluation 110

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.

Electronics 123

Electronics Impact Assessment Transparency Thresholds 123

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The panelists agreed that diversity is important and that raising awareness among parties could help enhance its consideration. Isepponi and Bucki both emphasized the importance of an active tribunal and of direct communication between arbitrators and parties as key factors in driving efficiency.

Innovation 52

Innovation Efficiency Balance Quality 52

Import and Trade Remedies

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Under the new Regulation, operators may apply for a binding BVI decision from the relevant customs authorities in the EU (which would be binding across all Member States of the EU), in order to obtain certainty about the customs value of goods imported into the EU.

Transparency 45

Transparency Import 45

GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It’s important to prioritize data quality to build trust with end users. It’s also important to prioritize strong data governance and security. Ensure transparency in AI algorithms and processes,” she suggested, “to build trust among stakeholders and the public.” Interacting with AI immersively is important.

Quality 52

Quality Data Ethics Import 52

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 103

Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 103

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. “We

Ethics 95

Ethics Transparency Innovation Inventory 95

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. “I If you’re not transparent, you’re going to engender mistrust,” Heydari said.

Inventory 102

Inventory Transparency Import Budget 102