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. An integrated notification system is key and should send an email when a bid opportunity is available and when addenda are posted.

Transparency 40

Transparency Bidding Bidder Tender 40

GovCon Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

The military branch said Wednesday it will implement the Commercial Space Strategy through four lines of effort: collaborative transparency, operational and technical integration, risk management

Risk Management 59

Risk Management Transparency Collaboration Integration 59

FedScoop

OCTOBER 18, 2024

That principle pushes employers and developers to integrate “early and regular input from workers into the adoption and use of AI.” Centering worker empowerment is considered by DOL to be the document’s “North Star.”

Impact Assessment 120

Impact Assessment Transparency Quality Ethics 120

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 4, 2024

Public procurement needs to be more transparent, efficient, and accountable to tackle the major social and economic challenges faced by governments across the world. Unfortunately ,they often have not been adequately integrated into the design of e-GP systems. Inefficiencies, data duplication, and reduced transparency often result.

E-procurement 81

E-procurement Procurement Public Procurement Transparency 81

The Procurement ClassRoom

MAY 19, 2024

Integrating blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) into public procurement processes holds significant promise for enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency, potentially reducing corruption. This minimizes human intervention, the primary source of corruption in public procurement.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Corruption Market Analysis 52

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Supported by OCP, the platform is part of a larger data-driven reform that aims to improve the integrity of Rwanda’s procurement system while attracting more small- and women-led businesses to the procurement market and bolstering oversight of a notoriously high-risk sector.

Procurement 52

Procurement E-procurement Contract Public Procurement 52

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Written by Isabelle Adam and originally published on the ACE-Global Integrity blog. 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.

Public Procurement 40

Public Procurement Transparency E-procurement Procurement 40

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This post was first published on Water Integrity Network’s blog. The latest Water Integrity Global Outlook highlights how the global water and sanitation sectors are notoriously opaque and vulnerable to corruption. To do so, projects need to be implemented with an open contracting approach at its core.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Contract Finance Public Procurement 52

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

More often than not, public procurement of technology is viewed as non-transparent, uncompetitive, poorly planned, inefficient, costly, and having high failure rates. Solution: Open standards and interoperability requirements are integrated into procurement specifications.

Procurement 137

Procurement Framework Agreement IT Public Private Partnership 137

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Instances of favoritism, corruption, and misallocation of resources have raised alarming questions about the integrity of the procurement process. But at the heart of this transformation lies the principle of transparency. However, the real challenge lies in translating these principles into effective practices.

Public Procurement 121

Public Procurement Procurement Corruption Transparency 121

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

ivalua

OCTOBER 6, 2021

One of the most important strategies for Procurement today is having complete visibility across all supplier relationships and spend with transparency across all processes, from sourcing to invoicing and payment,” said Dan Amzallag, COO of Ivalua. “To Ann Warren. awarren@clearedgemarketing.com. 770.328.8384. Stefanie Peaple.

Integration 52

Integration Integrity Supplier End to End 52

The Procurement ClassRoom

MAY 11, 2024

The interplay between these principles ensures the responsible and transparent management of public funds, crucial for meeting community needs while optimizing economic benefits. 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

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Pimentel joined the agency after making a name for himself as a transparency and anti-corruption campaigner, having been Executive Director at Transparency International’s local chapter Participación Ciudadana. By 2022, DGCP launched its data and monitoring system “Sistema Integral de Monitoreo y Análisis de Datos” publicly.

Corruption 77

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 77

Discussions & Clarifications

APRIL 11, 2024

Chance Saltzman announced the US Space Force’s (USSF) blueprint for integrating private-sector capabilities. ” The Space Force will implement four lines of effort to achieve this strategy: (1) Collaborative Transparency, (2) Operational and Technical. This blueprint, dubbed the “ U.S.

Transparency 52

Transparency Collaboration Integration Integrity 52

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. Third, the alignment provides an opportunity to improve data management.

Negotiation 105

Negotiation Price Transparency Data 105

ivalua

APRIL 17, 2023

Integration When selecting a procurement software, integration is essential to ensure the product meets your business needs. A lack of proper integration could lead to future complications and limit efficiency in operations down the line – due diligence is paramount! As you scale, how secure is your solution offering?

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Transparency Supplier 52

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Holistic Integration of Procurement and Public Finance Management Goals To effectively address both active and passive waste, it is crucial for LAC countries to shift towards smarter spending practices. This continuous data flow strengthens public trust by minimizing corruption risks and reaffirming a commitment to transparency.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Strategic Planning Balance 52

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

How the PPDS works The PPDS, as illustrated in Figure 1, offers solutions to integrate data from various sources, including the Publications Office (PO) and member states (MS). A data quality analysis tool is also available, enabling users to evaluate and ensure the integrity of their data. Architectural diagram of the PPDS.

Public Procurement 67

Public Procurement Data Procurement Quality 67

GovLoop

MARCH 25, 2024

Deloitte examines each one through four different “trust signals”— humanity, transparency, capability and reliability — that relate to how the public perceives government. Transparency indicates that the government openly shares information, motives, and choices related to policy, budget, and program decisions in straightforward language.

Retail 102

Retail Transparency Education Quality 102

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The event opened with a keynote speech on handling complex disputes, followed by panels addressing key topics including diversity in arbitrator appointments, efficiency, the integration of AI, and the evolving challenges of disclosure and confidentiality. Disclosure and Neutrality – How Far is Too Far?

Innovation 52

Innovation Efficiency Balance Quality 52

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The project was supported by OCP’s Lift impact accelerator , helping to integrate open contracting principles firmly in the solicitation process.

Procurement 61

Procurement IT Budget Electronics 61

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

It’s an appropriate workplace for the woman spearheading efforts to increase transparency and oversight of public spending in Rwanda, by digitalizing the platform running the country’s public procurement and professionalizing its workforce and processes. This helps us ensure the integrity of the process,” highlights Uwingeneye.

Public Procurement 79

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 79

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) commitment to safe, transparent, and responsible AI—including generative AI—is reflected in our endorsement of the White House Voluntary AI Commitments , our participation in the UK AI Safety Summit , and our dedication to providing customers with features that address specific challenges in this space.

Government 78

Government Government Ethics Transparency 78

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The solution: HolonIQ Advanced Insights Engine At the core of HolonIQ’s Advanced Insights Engine is the integration of advanced AI and NLP capabilities. HolonIQ worked with AWS’s Product Acceleration team to harness the power of generative AI and NLP to transform the user experience and launch the HolonIQ Advanced Insights Engine.

Education 67

Education Engineering Data Transparency 67

FedScoop

OCTOBER 30, 2024

It will address topics such as documentation, improving metadata, licensing, usage, quality and integrity, Houed told reporters following a panel discussion about AI and data policy at the Data Foundation’s govDATAx event. Other challenges for the department include data sensitivity and transparency, Osborn said.

Data 107

Data Quality Integration Integrity 107

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. “If

Electronics 132

Electronics Impact Assessment Transparency Thresholds 132

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

According to the Claimant, Mr. Wilson’s remarks constitute an attack by the Respondent, which must stop because it undermines the integrity of the proceedings and interferes with the orderly conduct of the arbitration” (para 62). This is important indeed, but enhanced transparency risks aggravating issues, especially when complex.

Transparency 52

Transparency Government Government Integration 52

FedScoop

JUNE 5, 2024

Under the model, which ostensibly is named after the popular ABC show “Shark Tank,” Miller said the agency has put in place a constraint of 90 days to prove a concept and at the end the agency has “validated learnings” about cost, missing skill sets that are needed, and potentially any concerns for integrating it in the organization. “By

Ethics 108

Ethics Transparency Innovation Inventory 108

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

FedScoop

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Specifically, the RFI cites wanting to explore command and control [C2] systems that are “highly agile and adaptable to evolving threats,” and have capabilities that enable “seamless integration of sensors, effectors and C2 algorithms” from various suppliers.

Transparency 108

Transparency Supplier Data Integration 108

Extract Systems

DECEMBER 26, 2023

California’s Governor Gavin Newsom's signing of Assembly Bill 1466 (AB1466) stands as a sign for transparency and accountability. AB1466 – A Closer Look: AB1466 not only emphasizes the need for transparency in California real property records but places a specific focus on the identification and redaction of unlawfully restrictive covenants.

Government 52

Government Government Transparency Accountability 52

ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2023

By integrating the EIC’s functionalities in their procurement practices, organizations can dramatically accelerate sustainability agendas with reliable emissions data for all the direct and indirect products and services they acquire, and establish transparent reporting standards.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Innovation Sustainability Supplier 98

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

To understand how these technologies work together to enhance information retrieval and generation, let’s examine the process flow of an LLM integrated with RAG. Streamlining permit approvals A local government department has integrated RAG with their existing LLM systems to expedite the processing of building permits.

Efficiency 73

Efficiency Government Government Integration 73

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

Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The CFTC’s Whistleblower Office has played a pivotal role in exposing wrongdoing that undermines the fairness and integrity of the commodities and derivatives markets,” said Cantrell Dumas , Better Markets’ Director of Derivatives Policy. This vital tool has helped bring to light misconduct that might otherwise have remained hidden.

Whistle-blowing 56

Whistle-blowing Import Finance Transparency 56

FedScoop

APRIL 3, 2024

Additionally, NASA has since implemented all three integration offerings from USA Staffing: request processing, new hire and data APIs. Now, according to Sharpe, the astronaut application process is fully automated and has a new “online competency-based pre-screen assessment.”

Quality 119

Quality Evaluation Data Integration 119