GovLoop

AUGUST 22, 2022

A Forrester report in 2022 found that data training improves retention and employee happiness, and significantly enhances innovation, customer experience, decision-making and more. It hasn’t always been available to the public, but increasingly, they are making it visible as a way to build trust and be transparent with their constituents.

Transparency 59

Transparency Data Government Government 59

Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

In the era of digital transformation, blockchain technology emerges as a beacon of hope for enhancing transparency and integrity in public procurements. By leveraging blockchain’s capabilities, these entities can significantly mitigate corruption risks, streamline operations, and foster a more transparent procurement environment.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Integration Integrity 52

FedScoop

OCTOBER 9, 2024

A Senate bill that would task the National Science Foundation with overseeing a multimillion-dollar competition on artificial intelligence innovations now has a House companion from the leaders of the chamber’s AI task force. The AI Grand Challenges Act from Reps. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., and Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Cory Booker, D-N.J.,

Supply Chain 138

Supply Chain Innovation Transportation Transportation 138

Discussions & Clarifications

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In April 2023, the FCC established the Space Bureau, reorganizing the functions of the Satellite Division in the FCC’s former International Bureau (IB) into a new, stand-alone bureau, with an eye towards promoting a competitive and innovative global satellite and space-based communications marketplace.

Transparency 52

Transparency IT Innovation 52

AWS Public Sector

MAY 28, 2024

The EHDS will establish a common framework and infrastructure for the use of health data for research, innovation, policy-making, and regulatory activities in the European Union (EU). The path forward necessitates thoughtful policy frameworks combined with cutting-edge technologies to enable security, transparency, and control of health data.

Data 85

Data Innovation Ethics Electronics 85

Extract Systems

AUGUST 1, 2023

Striking a balance between transparency and protecting sensitive information is a challenging task for government entities. Hamilton County, Ohio, successfully addressed the dual challenge of enhancing transparency and protecting sensitive information by implementing Extract Systems' ID Shield redaction software.

Balance 52

Balance Transparency Collaboration Data 52

FedScoop

APRIL 1, 2024

For agencies that continue to embrace cloud innovation strategically, this future is closer than many might think. This method streamlines the IT advancement process, enabling rapid, incremental improvements and offering a clear path to achieving the intended modernization objectives with reduced risk and increased transparency.

Innovation 64

Innovation Demand Budget Price 64

ivalua

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The business case for data-driven transparency is not hard to make. While data quality cannot be perfected and some technological innovations aren’t quite ready for prime time, tremendous improvements are possible. Data is the lifeblood of supply chain transparency, but it can only be as good as what’s being inputted into the system.

Transparency 52

Transparency Supply Chain Data Procurement 52

FedScoop

JUNE 5, 2024

Four FBI technology officials who spoke at a GDIT event in Washington detailed the agency’s focus on promoting AI innovations where those tools are merited — such as in its tip line — and ensuring uses could ultimately meet the law enforcement agency’s need to have technology that could later be defended legally.

Ethics 129

Ethics Transparency Innovation Inventory 129

FedScoop

APRIL 16, 2024

During a session on public sector innovation at Google Cloud Next ’24, leaders from the World Bank, the United Nations Population Fund, and the United Nations Office for Project Services shared strategies for boosting productivity by fostering operational consistency and shared understanding.

Collaboration 78

Collaboration Innovation Efficiency Integration 78

How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The UK Government has recently published its official response (the ‘response’) to the public consultation of March 2023 on its ‘ pro-innovation approach ’ to AI regulation (for an initial discussion, see here ). The government is also using the procurement power of the public sector to drive responsible and safe AI innovation.

Innovation 64

Innovation Procurement Government Government 64

FedScoop

MARCH 28, 2024

HHS’s Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), which released the draft Wednesday, establishes the following four goals: “promote health and wellness, enhance the delivery and experience of care, accelerate research and innovation and connect the health system with health data.”

Data 125

Data IT Strategic Planning Electronics 125

Public Procurement Intl

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The methods ultimately selected in the implementing regulations must be in keeping with Section 217 of the South African constitution, which calls for fairness, equitability, transparency, competitiveness, and cost-effectiveness in the procurement system. procurement system and elsewhere.

Public Procurement 130

Public Procurement Procurement Negotiation Participation 130

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The AI Research, Innovation and Accountability Act of 2023 , introduced Wednesday by Sens. 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.” John Thune, R-S.D., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.,

Transportation 111

Transportation Transportation Innovation Risk Management 111

How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The UK Government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has recently published its Initial Guidance for Regulators on Implementing the UK’s AI Regulatory Principles (Feb 2024) (the ‘AI guidance’). We will not rush to legislate ’.

Innovation 59

Innovation Transparency Consulting Accountability 59

FedScoop

JULY 8, 2024

Additionally, the organization recommended issuing an executive order that “mandates system auditability” along with developing standards for audit trails and advocating for legislation that aims to increase transparency in AI-related applications.

Government 134

Government Government Ethics Collaboration 134

GovLoop

MARCH 25, 2024

In an article about rebuilding trust in government, Deloitte Insights broke down government work into six archetypes: retailer, retailer-like, innovator, educator, regulator and enforcer. It’s a question worth asking, and it may lead to insights that help you develop a better relationship with the public.

Retail 102

Retail Education Transparency Quality 102

FedScoop

OCTOBER 18, 2024

But with these best practices and principles, guided by President Biden’s and Vice President Harris’s leadership, we can seize this moment and promote innovation and prosperity for all.” Centering worker empowerment is considered by DOL to be the document’s “North Star.” The stakes are high.

Impact Assessment 128

Impact Assessment Transparency Quality Ethics 128

FedScoop

AUGUST 1, 2024

For an agency that has embraced generative AI tools to a significant degree , AI and data transparency go hand in hand — starting with Wednesday’s unblocked setting. Ultimately, all of that needs to be funneled up to our AI inventory and published to the public, and we need to be very transparent with how that works.”

Data 136

Data Participation Inventory Transparency 136

ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

Automation and innovation are at the forefront of the supply chain industry with procurement acting as a key enabler in the process. Körber, a leading international technology group with over 10,000 employees, aims to be a tech leader in procurement to open the door in supply chain performance and drive innovation in the community. .

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Innovation Procurement Supplier 52

FedScoop

JULY 16, 2024

Udaya Patnaik, chief innovation officer for the Office of IT Category in GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service, said last month during a Professional Services Council event that the limited knowledge of AI’s capabilities aren’t clear, presenting a challenge when trying to interact with a “constantly evolving technology.”

Professional Services 119

Professional Services Transparency Purchasing Innovation 119

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Berlin, the conference brought together distinguished practitioners and experts from across the globe to explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in international arbitration. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice – Only Upsides to AI in Arbitration?

Innovation 52

Innovation Efficiency Balance Quality 52

FedScoop

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This bipartisan legislation will enable the federal government to operate more effectively, more efficiently and more transparently,” he added. From there, plans would be developed to better manage the procurement of software and eliminate deficiencies and other bad acquisition practices. Jamie Raskin, D-Md.,

Purchasing 110

Purchasing Efficiency Transparency Budget 110

FedScoop

APRIL 5, 2024

The idea here is that we can allow for our CDC staff to practice innovation and gen AI safely, within CDC boundaries, rather than going out to third-party sites,” Sim said. We’re still learning, but we’re trying our best to be innovative, responsive, and obviously sharing as we learn with our partners,” he said.

Efficiency 139

Efficiency Data Innovation Media 139

Whistleblower Network News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Reports of internal reporting at OpenAI on an innovation to develop powerful artificial intelligence models have furthered speculations around the initial dismissal of CEO Sam Altman, who was reinstated four days later. The Board had cited Altman’s “miscommunication” and “lack of transparency” in their initial decision to remove him.

Whistle-blowing 110

Whistle-blowing Transparency Internal Control Education 110

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

They create an enabling culture for innovation and promote transparency and trust in digitized services. Regulatory reforms Governments update regulations and policies to remove barriers to digital innovation and entrepreneurship. Another example is the General Services Administration’s (GSA) 18F in the US.

Government 78

Government Government Transparency Public Private Partnership 78

SmallGovCon

APRIL 5, 2024

Small Business Research Programs: Increased Performance Standards Likely Affect Few Businesses Receiving Multiple Awards Women-owned small businesses win record $25.5B

Government Contracts 94

Government Contracts Procurement Transparency Contract 94

FedScoop

JANUARY 31, 2024

So if the data governance is to succeed in building trust” during an especially critical moment in history, then that “data has to be accessible, transparent and representative.” Joe Morelle, D-N.Y.,

Capacity 123

Capacity Data Transparency Efficiency 123

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

To succeed, governments must embrace innovation, integrate cutting-edge tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, and empower procurement teams to lead the way. Governments worldwide control vast budgets through procurement, giving them the power to: Drive innovation by demanding advanced solutions from vendors.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

The memo, M-24-10 Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of Artificial Intelligence , outlined ways in which agencies can strengthen AI governance, advance responsible AI innovation, and manage risks from the use of AI.

Government 80

Government Government Ethics Transparency 80

The Softly Spark

AUGUST 8, 2024

However, staying silent about your eco-friendly practices is not the solution – consumers crave transparency! Be transparent and qualify your green claims to maintain trust. Recent lawsuits illustrate how companies can modify their approach to communicating their environmental claims to ensure greater transparency.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Transparency Buyers Quality 98

GovLoop

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Building our own case management system will provide more transparency, more accountability, and more access and a cheaper cost,” said Holthoff, who has worked in court IT for 30 years. “No Innovative Impact The plan is to roll out the case management system for district courts in 2024.

Innovation 96

Innovation Transparency Demand Management 96

AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This is my 11th year participating in re:Invent and I continue to be awestruck by the innovative ideas and value that AWS Partners bring to our customers. AWS Partners are already scaling innovation for citizen services rapidly through AWS generative AI services. Watch a recording of this session.

Education 137

Education Networking Leadership Innovation 137

ivalua

JUNE 11, 2023

It introduces several amendments to the NFRD and expands the scope of reporting obligations to foster greater transparency and comparability. Implications for Procurement & Supply Chain Supply Chain Due Diligence: The CSRD places increased emphasis on supply chain transparency and due diligence.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Finance Procurement Sustainability 98

Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

Government contracting is governed by public procurement policy agreements that regulate procurement activities and ensure transparency and fair competition conditions in the government procurement process. Being paid reliably means more risks can be undertaken elsewhere, using your new resources to innovate and expand your offering.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Innovation 52

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

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 15, 2024

As AI strategists for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Generative AI Innovation Center , we wrote this post to provide a tried-and-tested AI framework you could consider. The combined focus should be to create a culture of innovation and experimentation and to understand how technology can transform the way your organization does things.

Data 134

Data Import Efficiency Balance 134