FedScoop

APRIL 10, 2024

The Department of Veterans Affairs provided Congress with a “long overdue” update Tuesday on efforts to modernize its supply chain, fielding questions from lawmakers about the department’s transparency regarding the plan.

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Supply Chain Inventory Management Electronics Budget 106

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As teams worked with suppliers through creative solutions, it became obvious that transparency and supplier risk management are essential components to maintain stability during crises like these. Create speed and transparency. Making processes transparent enables everyone along the supply chain to react quickly.

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AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

She has been influential in promoting the use of technology to make government more transparent, efficient, and accessible, and she continues to advocate for the use of technology to address societal challenges. “It Bahmni is designed to improve the quality of patient care in settings with limited bandwidth and infrastructure.

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Procurement teams had to work closely with suppliers to find creative ways to solve problems, and they instantly realized the benefits of transparency in their supply chains and supplier risk management for business continuity in times of crisis. Create speed and transparency. They see the value proposition,” Kunnummal said.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2021

Procurement teams had to work closely with suppliers to find creative ways to solve problems, and they instantly realized the benefits of transparency in their supply chains and supplier risk management for business continuity in times of crisis. Create speed and transparency. They see the value proposition,” Kunnummal said.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 10, 2023

31, 2023, the state’s Department of Administrative Services will conduct an annual inventory of all AI-based systems used by state entities, and each year the department must confirm that none of those systems leads to unfair discrimination or disparate impacts. A new Connecticut law , in particular, zeros in on agency AI dependence.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 4, 2023

During the past three years, Kinnard has developed an AI use case inventory, highlighting 18 ways AI is used in the department. They work with agency partners to assess AI tools regarding bias mitigation, fairness, transparency, accountability and privacy. Let’s Put Humans First People face AI with both excitement and fear.

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Inventory Ethics Data Transparency 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Common Supply Chain strategies, such as just-in-time inventory, exacerbate the impact of shocks. Stockpiling inventory has been the most common response. Supply chains can be both more efficient and more resilient with greater transparency into supply and demand. Today’s complex, global supply chains remain extremely vulnerable.

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Public Contracting Institute

OCTOBER 1, 2024

It’s like taking inventory of your ideas and creations. Maintain transparency in your dealings and avoid any actions that could be perceived as unethical or improper. This means looking at all the IP you own and might create during the contract. You should also figure out how much your IP is worth.

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Negotiation Government Government Ethics 52

ivalua

JANUARY 24, 2022

During this session, the panel answered questions surrounding data as a driver of sustainable value, continuity, and transparency and how data can fuel digital transformation. . Worth a watch: Webinar replay here. Johan, can you give us a bit of background on the digital transformation journey at Booz Allen and the role of data?

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The law’s requirements that OMB issue guidance to agencies on developing and maintaining their comprehensive data inventories and guidance on making data open by default are both currently on the Government Accountability Office’s priority recommendations for the office. The wait on corresponding OMB guidance, however, has lingered.

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Import and Trade Remedies

MARCH 1, 2024

Importers may consider shifting fulfilment and inventory processes to import goods in advance of April 26 (or 29), 2024. The new reporting requirements aim to increase transparency in Canada’s steel supply chain. storage fees). This announcement follows public consultations launched in May 2022.

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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.”

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In fact, OMB is expected to release an updated governmentwide inventory of AI uses cases on or around Dec. The 2023 inventory showed there were more than 700 AI use cases, but the expectation is that number could easily double or triple given the excitement around generative AI and expanded use of predictive AI.

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AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 19, 2024

This data is critical for maintaining accurate inventory levels and ensuring products are readily available. Lambda functions react to incoming IoT data by triggering requests for inventory addition. Monitoring data includes system metrics, user interactions, and inventory movements.

Public Private Partnership 69

Public Private Partnership Inventory E-procurement Supply Chain 69

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The process of field testing should … provide transparency,” Bambauer said, adding that baseline values are imperative so that those administering the tests know “how much better or worse” the AI tool performs than its predecessors.

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Impact Assessment Inventory Transparency Quality 109

FedScoop

AUGUST 14, 2024

But there remains a “lack of direct knowledge about the CFTC-registered entities currently leveraging AI,” the report noted, underscoring a lack of transparency around everything from the quality of data training to the extent of human involvement in autonomous trading models.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

There are more than 100 use cases listed on the VA’s 2023 AI inventory , with more than 40 in an operation phase. The VA has already begun adopting AI-based tools to improve clinical experiences and ease VA staff burdens. SIZ-6135 (2021). Data is based on the Federal Assistance Listings maintained by GSA.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 11, 2024

Agencies must also submit a compliance plan and AI use case inventory. Agencies are also expected to ensure transparent and adequate AI performance from any vendor. Advancing Responsible AI Innovation The Memo encourages responsible advancement of AI innovation within federal agencies.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

63] In that case, the Army awarded a supply contract for transparent armor pieces, and afterwards the Army found the contractor’s recipe for transparent armor to be non-conforming. [64] 115, 120 (1999) (the proper valuation of inventory was fair value, which meant fair market value). 62] Schott Gov’t Servs., Wiltel, Inc.,

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FedScoop

APRIL 26, 2024

The American Civil Liberties Union is seeking the disclosure of records related to the National Security Agency’s use of artificial intelligence, as the Biden administration emphasizes transparency surrounding use of the technology in the government. In a Thursday complaint , the ACLU asked the U.S.

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FedScoop

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The Biden administration on Thursday launched the Federal Program Inventory , a searchable tool that aims to enhance government transparency and accessibility for federal programs that offer funds to individuals, organizations or governments. The post OMB launches searchable tool covering federal programs appeared first on FedScoop.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

With end-to-end supply chain transparency and data creating a virtual digital twin of global logistics operations, use cases in the transportation sector target frictionless delivery experiences. Over time, AI-assisted decision-making sharpens routes, saves fuel costs, and prevents breakdowns through predictive maintenance.

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FedScoop

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday released the latest version of its artificial intelligence use case inventory, reporting 158 active applications for the technology a major jump from the 67 it made public last year. More details about these use cases are available on the inventory.

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In my view, this tackles two of the most important implications for individuals in Government use of AI: the possibility to understand why decisions are made (reason giving duties) and the burden of challenging automated decisions, which is increased if there is a lack of transparency on the automation.

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Risk Management E-procurement Procurement Evaluation 69

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

One health care organization had inventory management problems, supplier performance issues, and a high departmental staff turnover rate[1]. Inventory fulfilment rates were low. Following the advice of the consultant, there was a reduced inventory investment of 50% and the inventory fulfilment rate went to 98% satisfaction.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 20, 2025

One health care organization had inventory management problems, supplier performance issues, and a high departmental staff turnover rate. Inventory fulfilment rates were low. Following the advice of the consultant, there was a reduced inventory investment of 50% and the inventory fulfilment rate went to 98% satisfaction.

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Procurement Notes

JUNE 13, 2022

40] The three notices to be posted are the “EEO is the Law” Poster , [41] the “EEO is the Law” Supplemental Poster , [42] and the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. [43] FAR Clause 52.222-26 (Equal Opportunity), which is generally in any contract or subcontract valued at $10,000 (unless it is being performed outside the U.S.

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FedScoop

MARCH 28, 2024

Among other things, the memo mandates that agencies establish guardrails for AI uses that could impact Americans’ rights or safety, expands what agencies share in their AI use case inventories, and establishes a requirement for agencies to designate chief AI officers to oversee their use of the technology.

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FedScoop

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Department of Homeland Security recently updated its artificial intelligence use case inventory to reflect several uses of the technology that have already been made public elsewhere, including facial comparison and machine learning tools used within the department. AI use case inventories are only as valuable as compliance with them is.

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Inventory Accountability Transparency Evaluation 114

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Federal agencies’ artificial intelligence use case inventories are intended to become a more expansive resource for the government and public under new draft guidance from the Office of Management and Budget.

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Inventory Transparency Budget Accountability 91

FedScoop

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Covered agencies will also have to maintain an inventory of high-impact AI uses and systems, but unlike those required of agencies outside the national security space, those inventories don’t have a public reporting requirement. He specifically pointed to lack of transparency and independent oversight. Warner, D-Va.,

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IT Supply Chain Risk Management Inventory 122

FedScoop

MARCH 5, 2024

The Biden administration’s efforts to improve reporting of artificial intelligence use case inventories include efforts to make them more searchable, the government’s top IT official said Tuesday. “We’re The post Biden administration working on ‘enhancing’ AI use case reporting, Martorana says appeared first on FedScoop.

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Inventory Transparency Budget Leadership 76

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Federal agencies have perhaps the tallest order, with the USCCR breaking out overarching oversight, transparency and procurement proposals for any agency that uses facial recognition. 1 deadline for agencies to “provide public notice and plain-language documentation” of such use cases in its AI inventory. “It’s

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Inventory Transparency Purchasing Consulting 100

FedScoop

MARCH 27, 2025

The Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act would make agencies conduct comprehensive software inventories and undergo independent assessments of management practices and contracts. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., April McClain Delaney, D-Md., Matt Bracken contributed to this article.

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Purchasing Transparency Inventory Innovation 88

FedScoop

MARCH 7, 2024

“CBP’s use of photo recognition to access these features is of concern, particularly in light of the issues we saw when CBP One first launched,” said Raul Pinto, deputy legal director for transparency at the American Immigration Council, which does extensive work looking at the CBP One app. “At The agency did not respond by deadline.

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Impact Assessment Inventory Data Electronics 129

FedScoop

OCTOBER 20, 2023

As the government seeks to regulate artificial intelligence, its work to track applications of the technology across federal agencies would benefit from improvements in formatting, transparency and information included, experts and researchers told FedScoop. Inventories are a step, right?,”

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Inventory Transparency Import Accountability 112