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Department of Labor announces new modernization effort for UI programs

FedScoop

The Department of Labor plans to work with state agencies to boost the reliability of the country’s unemployment insurance systems. The new program, called the OpenUI Initiative, aims to promote modular unemployment insurance technology.

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Job Opening: Purchasing Specialist for Kitsap Transit

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

per hour ($46,363 - $62,358 Annually) Benefits: Full-time employees receive a generous benefits package including subsidized medical insurance and fully paid dental insurance for employee and dependents, as well as disability insurance and life insurance.

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Covered California provides affordable healthcare access, powered by AWS

AWS Public Sector

Before the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was implemented, purchasing insurance in the individual market proved challenging for those without employer-sponsored health benefits. In 2013, more than 17% of Californians did not have health insurance. It connects with multiple health insurers’ enrollment systems.

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Technology Modernization Fund awards over $70M to DOJ, GSA and Armed Forces Retirement Home

FedScoop

The Armed Forces Retirement Home currently faces challenges with its existing electronic health records system, which lacks interoperability across agencies like the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, along with insurance providers.

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CMS’s financial office is using LLM pilot to combat loss of institutional knowledge

FedScoop

For a federal agency charged with administering health insurance programs, upholding quality standards at facilities and enforcing a seemingly countless number of arcane rules , the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is especially reliant on institutional knowledge.

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Job Opening: Purchasing Manager

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

Oversees the analysis of cost, performance, quality, service and delivery. Provides recommendations to and collaborates with Assistant City Attorneys and Public Works executive team on standards, processes, risk assessment, liability and insurance requirements. Directs work of purchasing staff in carrying out and executing contracts.

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Achieving Value for Money – Price vs Cost

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

We need to consider quality, lead time, supplier reputation, warranty, maintenance, operational expenses, carriage, insurance, and many more aspects. In summary, evaluate all your suppliers’ quotations against the key areas of importance to your business such as quality, efficiency, or durability.

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