GovCon & Trade

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which aims to curb illicit financial activities like money laundering and other fraudulent activities, will go into effect on January 1, 2024. A “company applicant” is either of the following: In the case of a domestic reporting company, the individual who filed the documents needed to create the entity.

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Transparency Influencing Utilities Demand 130

FedScoop

APRIL 26, 2024

In addition to work on the action plan, which centers on transparency and public access to information and research pertaining to the federal government, the committee will advise the GSA’s administrator on open government issues, challenges and opportunities that emerge in order to support the agency’s open government secretariat.

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Transparency Media Corruption Participation 98

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 21, 2024

Transparency, data integrity, and compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) all are foundational considerations in the use of AI and/or algorithms to support procurement operations. With this transparency, contractors would be able to use the tools to conduct their own analysis in support of their proposal preparation. (Of

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Transparency Data Procurement Management 64

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.

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Public Procurement Transparency Integration Integrity 52

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.

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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. From healthcare management and social safety net technology to managing vaccine sign-ups during the pandemic , governments simply need to buy IT better.

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Procurement Framework Agreement IT Public Private Partnership 137

GovLoop

AUGUST 22, 2022

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. To start providing transparency through data, agencies first need to get all employees up to speed on their data literacy. Why It Matters. And that’s not an easy task.

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Transparency Data Government Government 59

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.

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Supply Chain Transparency Procurement Procurement Team 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 17, 2024

On January 30, 2024, the FAR Council issued a proposed rule entitled “Pay Equity and Transparency in Federal Contracting” (“Proposed Rule”). Chamber Submits Comments on the FAR Council’s Proposed Rule Regarding Pay Transparency appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum. Crowell served as outside counsel to the U.S.

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Transparency Government Contracts Consulting Contract 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.

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The Softly Spark

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but it can also come with a hefty price if you’re not careful. Using unclear green imagery on product labels might save space, but it can lead to accusations of greenwashing and costly class-action lawsuits. Make a change.” ( § 260.4 (d) The case is still pending, and its outcome remains to be seen.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 29, 2024

That means the FDIC is “able to do some things a little bit quicker” with the technology, but a “human in the loop” is even more necessary to provide “the reasonability and the transparency and the explainability,” he said. It’s not magic.

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IT Insurance Buyers Capacity 120

FedScoop

MARCH 28, 2024

Significantly, ONC states that the federal government plans to encourage “education, outreach and transparency” about artificial intelligence use so that both individuals and health care providers are informed about the performance and privacy practices of the technology.

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Data IT Strategic Planning Electronics 98

Great Government Through Technology

MARCH 28, 2024

From reviewing offers and making awards, to monitoring the contract progress with a focus on transparency and accountability, you continue to make a difference and ensure taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. Each group is instrumental to the success of our mission. Thank you for your unwavering dedication.

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IT Supply Chain Transparency Procurement 64

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 ”.

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Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement IT 140

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Mexico City is a leader in urban mobility, with a public bike share system that is the longest-running and largest network of its kind in Latin America. As a result, the city expanded the service from 6,500 to 9,300 bikes and from 480 to 687 bike stations, with upgrades to the city’s bike share technology and design to be more user-friendly.

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Procurement IT Budget Electronics 61

FedScoop

JUNE 28, 2024

The Chief Data Officers Council was created in compliance with the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 to promote data-sharing across the federal landscape and assist agencies with the implementation of transparent data practices called for in the OPEN Government Data Act.

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IT Data Transparency Inventory 94

FedScoop

MARCH 14, 2024

For longtime GSA CIO Dave Shive, that decision led to some eye-opening — and head-scratching — observations of the GSA workforce. But it also provided a foundation for what would inform the agency’s generative AI policy. “It The post With generative AI, GSA encouraged its workforce to ‘explore this space’ appeared first on FedScoop.

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FedInsider

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Additionally, the government’s initiatives in cybersecurity, open-source software, and AI transparency are shaping the future of health IT. Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | 1 CPE The federal government is pursuing transformative advancements in healthcare IT.

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IT Electronics Participation Efficiency 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.

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Transparency Procurement Supplier End to End 45

ivalua

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Ivalua platform selected to improve efficiency, transparency, and the employee purchasing experience. The customer centricity of our teams and the need for a flexible and robust platform that enables process optimization, transparency, and agility have weighed in our favor to provide Volkswagen with a compelling solution”, he concluded.

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Procurement IT Automotive Supply Chain 98

Government Contracts Legal Forum

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Following a January 29, 2024 White House announcement and Fact Sheet , on January 30, 2024, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ( Proposed Rule ) on salary-history bans and pay transparency for applicants and employees of federal contractors and subcontractors.

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Transparency Bidding Price Government Contracts 52

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

While the Decree purports to enhance transparency and legal certainty in arbitration through the mandatory registration of arbitration centers and arbitrators in RENACE for public information purposes, the outcome is in the authors’ opinion, precisely the opposite. The Decree appears to have the opposite intended effect.

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IT Quality Transparency Public Procurement 52

FedScoop

MARCH 13, 2024

The agency just requires those who do so to disclose how they used the technology in their proposal “to gain learning and transparency in that,” he said. Where is that data? And how sensitive is that data?” ” Carpenter explained. The pilot is in the early stages and hasn’t yet been opened to the public.

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IT Data Transparency Leadership 77

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.

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Transparency Bidding Bidder Tender 40

FedScoop

MAY 2, 2024

The spokesperson continued: “It is our practice to work transparently and proactively with our staff, clients, and partner organizations who may be affected by any potential incident, including complying with applicable laws. Three years later, neither the company nor the agency is commenting on what actually happened.

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IT Data Accountability Transparency 100

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 28, 2024

This provided transparency for all involved in managing the process in a way that wasn’t possible previously when complaints were transferred manually between agencies by email. Semarang City made a similar agreement in 2023. As of April 2024, 120 inspectorate offices nationwide have access to the system, up from 35 in 2023.

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Corruption Data E-procurement Procurement 90

FedScoop

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Waterman said the program authorization process needs to be “vigorous, repeatable, transparent and defensible,” as well as supported and enhanced by industry, aligned with agency interests and “backed by the full weight of the federal government as a trusted authorization.”

Transparency 112

Transparency Quality Government Government 112

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 20, 2023

To make matter worse, misapplication of Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and FAR 6-302 sole source rules has undermined transparency, and prevent fair and open competition. conflict of interests rules. conflict of interests rules. More recently BAH won a $1.65

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Public Private Partnership IT Influencing Corruption 114

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 19, 2024

Training in FinOps methodologies, custom cloud financial processes, cost transparency through tagging, and implementing cloud financial controls and automation, a center of excellence, and optimization strategy all help minimize costs. Many recognize the value of the cloud but are hesitant to abandon familiar legacy systems.

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Procurement IT Price Sustainability 78

Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 9, 2024

Spotlight on Ethical and Transparent Corporate Culture The new pilot program underscores DOJ’s commitment to fostering a corporate culture of integrity and accountability, and sends a clear message to would-be whistleblowers and corporate entities alike. View the full article

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IT Corruption Accountability Insurance 52

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?

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Public Procurement Transparency E-procurement Procurement 40

ivalua

APRIL 20, 2023

With the transparency provided by Ivalua, Hutchinson’s procurement teams will be able to streamline their indirect purchasing and further increase business efficiencies,” said Dan Amzallag, Ivalua’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). Redwood City, CA, 20 April 2023. In 2022, it generated a revenue of €4.400 billion. Learn more at www.ivalua.com.

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Eprocurement Procurement IT E-procurement 52

FedScoop

AUGUST 13, 2024

Many of the IRS’s plans to improve transparency rely on updating the agency’s technology,” Collins wrote. “As The IRS should consider resurrecting an office it shuttered last year to better manage the decommissioning of its legacy IT systems, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration recommended in a report last week.

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Transparency IT Management Data 119

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The responsiveness and transparency of the Ivalua platform make it well suited to assist Imerys in consolidating its purchasing solution, obtaining greater control over its expenses, and increasing overall efficiency,” said Dan Amzallag, Ivalua’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). “We It employs 17,000 people and has more than 15,000 customers.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 10, 2024

The goal is to ensure transparency in class arbitration proceedings involving stock market investors, corporations, officers, and major stakeholders (“Securities Disputes”), seeking to further protect the investors’ interests. 2.925/2023 (“ Bill ”) is intended to amend federal law no. 80/2022 (“Resolution”), Annex I, art. 27-H in the Law no.

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IT Transparency Balance Corruption 52

ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

GDIT said Friday that its contributions as a member of the consortium include supporting the development of new standards that address AI risks, providing technical expertise to support the development, deployment, transparency and evaluation of AI […]

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