Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Mexico City has devised an efficient, participatory, and transparent approach to seek input from potential suppliers and the public on draft contracting documents before a formal call to tender is announced. There are several benefits to this transparent discussion. It all starts with procurement.

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Collaboration E-procurement Tender Bidding 57

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.

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Procurement IT Budget Electronics 62

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 Supplier 52

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 Integrity Integration 52

Whistleblower Network News

JULY 15, 2024

Known as the patron saint of whistleblowers, Senator Grassley has suffered indignities over the years from those who fight viciously to suppress truth and transparency, yet he has never wavered or abandoned his whistleblowers.” In 1986, Senator Grassley championed reforms to the whistleblower provisions of the False Claims Act.

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Transparency Accountability Networking Government 142

Federal News Network

DECEMBER 18, 2024

However, the process often lacks transparency, and without active enforcement, many small businesses find themselves left out of the equation. The post Breaking down barriers: The challenges of federal micro-purchases for small businesses first appeared on Federal News Network. Kyle Ransom is CEO of Uply Media.

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Transparency International UK (TI-UK) just dropped a damning report on the UK’s pandemic-era procurement of PPE. Plenty of other countries let their professionals run the show with more transparent, better structured processes. An analysis from the Spend Network in June 2020 tells a similar story.

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Procurement Transparency Buyers Corruption 116

Whistleblower Network News

AUGUST 23, 2024

In his speech, Grassley highlighted different examples of how whistleblowers have provided his office with information to help increase transparency and accountability within the federal government. It’s a full time, year-round job.”

Finance 136

Finance Accountability Transparency Networking 136

FedInsider

MAY 29, 2024

Before moving to private industry, Kingsberry served as chief information officer for the federal Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board. In that role, he led successful efforts to provide transparency on stimulus spending and oversight of fraud, waste and abuse. Department of Defense.

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Networking Data Engineering Leadership 52

Whistleblower Network News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

MKSS has led transparency and anti-corruption movements across India, including for the Right to Information, minimum wage, protection for gig workers, and more. The post Nikhil Dey appeared first on Whistleblower Network News. Listen to this important episode on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , or Amazon.

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Corruption Transparency Accountability Networking 104

Federal News Network

MARCH 26, 2025

Everyone is acting independently, without a lot of transparency, which leads to a lot of duplication. Were certainly doing that, Mike Derrios, the deputy assistant secretary for acquisition and senior procurement executive at the State Department, told Federal News Network in a recent interview.

Category Management 55

Category Management Management Purchasing Budget 55

FedScoop

JANUARY 22, 2025

Most networks run as a sum of their parts, but security leaders can achieve greater visibility and simplified operations by taking a page from the Rivian playbook and embracing platformization to best defend against threats targeting mission-critical operations.

Automotive 64

Automotive Integration Integrity Electronics 64

Whistleblower Network News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Board had cited Altman’s “miscommunication” and “lack of transparency” in their initial decision to remove him. Whistleblower experts recognize that this behavior of miscommunication and lack of transparency may point to instances of false claims, misleading investors, or the result of an internal complaint.

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Whistle-blowing Transparency Internal Control Import 113

Whistleblower Network News

JULY 15, 2024

In a letter filed with the SEC, representation for the whistleblowers called for a federal investigation into OpenAI’s policies, demanding changes to ensure a culture of transparency and accountability as the industry races to develop artificial intelligence. We must have a culture of transparency, openness, and honest debate.

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Whistle-blowing Transparency Demand Accountability 116

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?

Public Procurement 40

Public Procurement Transparency Procurement E-procurement 40

Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 27, 2024

An open and transparent safety culture within the maritime industry is vital to protecting the lives of mariners and the public. We encourage everyone within the maritime domain to support and abide by these protections,” said Rear Admiral and Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy for the U.S. Coast Guard Wayne Arguin. “An

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Whistle-blowing Transparency Networking IT 141

Federal News Network

JULY 24, 2024

“The IRTC decision is a natural extension of where the court was heading and it’s a straight forward application of the Tucker Act,” said Alex Sarria, a partner with Miller and Chevalier, in an interview with Federal News Network. The post Court of Federal Claims asserts more jurisdiction over OTAs first appeared on Federal News Network.

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Transparency Procurement Accountability Contract 105

Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 26, 2024

On April 4, Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on the Budget, wrote a letter to Gary Gensler , the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), expressing concerns about delays and lack of transparency in the agency’s whistleblower compensation.

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Distribution Quantity Transparency Budget 110

AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Bianca said “AWS Marketplace has revolutionized our procurement process – from meeting the grant requirements to reporting to leadership,” by removing hurdles, offering better pricing options, and adding transparency. Join the AWS Partner Network or find and work with one of our partners today. Watch a recording of this session.

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Education Networking Leadership Innovation 137

Whistleblower Network News

JULY 16, 2024

appeared first on Whistleblower Network News. “[The Bank of England’s] report on the Dodd-Frank Act was published shortly after the law was passed and was not based on empirical data.

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Internal Analysis Data Transparency Evaluation 110

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Stephanie Kostro Well, I mean, keep in mind, this is a national security memo on AI, and it accompanied an earlier OMB memo that talked about transparency, trustworthiness, safe and reliable, responsible AI that was for the broader economy. This is a national security memo.

Professional Services 105

Professional Services Supply Chain Consulting Evaluation 105

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When they buy technology, cities and counties will often face multiple issues, says Dean Cunningham , segment development manager, Public Safety at Axis Communications , a company that produces network cameras, access control systems, network audio devices and other IP networking solutions for physical security and video surveillance applications.

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Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 110

Federal News Network

AUGUST 9, 2024

GSA identified additional benefits, including enhancing transparency across the federal market and increasing opportunities to leverage data towards best value acquisition strategies. Transparency in the development of any pricing guidance that impacts MAS contractors will be vital to the long-term success of TDR and the MAS program.

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Price Transparency Supply Chain Data 87

Whistleblower Network News

MAY 23, 2024

Whistleblower Network News contacted Mr. Gabriel to discuss his film. Despite facing threats and targeted violence, South African whistleblowers remain determined to bring accountability and transparency to powerful institutions.

Corruption 114

Corruption Networking Transparency Accountability 114

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. Now, when you click on “submit invoice”, the documents have to be provided.

Public Procurement 80

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 80

ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In an interview on Federal News Network, Johnson shared his insights on how to ensure trustworthiness and transparency in the use of AI in federal as well as commercial cases. Artificial intelligence is for augmenting human decisions and intelligence, said Mark Johnson , vice president of U.S. federal technology at IBM.

Transparency 64

Transparency Networking 64

Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 12, 2024

“I strongly agree we should have an annual designated National Whistleblowers Day to acknowledge their inestimable contributions to government accountability and transparency,” Dellinger added. The post OSC Says Coast Guard has Addressed Unlawful NDAs which Chilled Sexual Assault Whistleblowing appeared first on Whistleblower Network News.

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Transparency Accountability Government Government 113

ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Space Force colonel, as government programs director, Fierce Network reported Monday. In this capacity, Landry will facilitate engagement with Department of Defense communities to advance data sharing, collaboration, transparency and adoption of commercial platforms. Iridium Communications has named Kalliroi Landry, a retired U.S.

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Government Government Capacity Transparency 59

Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 8, 2024

Senator Grassley has a long and impressive history of protecting whistleblowers and acknowledging that whistleblowers are essential to ensuring government entities act transparently and secure accountability.

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Whistle-blowing Accountability Transparency Demand 123

Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 22, 2024

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) kicked off Sunshine Week on March 11 with remarks on the Senate floor about the importance of whistleblowers in promoting transparency and accountability. The post During Sunshine Week 2024, Senator Grassley Sheds Light on Whistleblowers appeared first on Whistleblower Network News.

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Whistle-blowing Accountability Transparency Education 110

Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 25, 2024

In addition to transparent and reliable mandatory minimum awards , Lee outlines other key elements of the SEC Whistleblower Program which the DOJ Whistleblower Program should follow. .” Lee experienced the critical role an effective whistleblower program can play in an agency’s enforcement efforts during her time at the SEC.

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Transparency Demand Networking IT 106

Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 3, 2024

“I strongly agree we should have an annual designated National Whistleblowers Day to acknowledge their inestimable contributions to government accountability and transparency,” Dellinger added. The post Office of Special Counsel Closes Hatch Act Loophole appeared first on Whistleblower Network News.

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Balance Transparency Government Government 102

FedInsider

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In fact, the DOD created a cross-functional team to accelerate the adoption of 5G and future-generation wireless networking technologies in 2022, to prepare the department for new, innovative opportunities. FutureG is working to bring private 5G standalone network to the edge. The new 5G technology could support all of that.

Networking 97

Networking E-procurement Engineering Capacity 97

GovLoop

MARCH 21, 2024

But any effort to maintain a model in production requires a secure, transparent and consistent process for making improvements over time. OpenShift AI can run on prem, in the cloud, or on the edge of your network. This is where Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) comes into the picture.

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Data Transparency Integration Integrity 105

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

With its mix of charm, history, and major public works set to transform its infrastructure for the future, Rome was the perfect backdrop for our event which was all about harnessing our collective knowledge to make procurement more results-driven, transparent, and impactful across Europe.

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Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Transparency 67

Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In dismissing Altman, the OpenAI Board raised concerns about Altman’s transparency. be honest and transparent with his or her Board.” Misleading statements and transparency issues can run afoul of SEC regulations. Further Reading: Whistleblowers Urged to Come Forward with Wrongdoing in AI What is the SEC Whistleblower Program?

Education 63

Education Transparency Networking Import 63

Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 27, 2024

[link] In this episode of the Whistleblower of the Week podcast , host Jane Turner speaks with María de los Ángeles Estrada , a lawyer in Mexico specializing in transparency and anti-corruption. The post María de los Ángeles Estrada appeared first on Whistleblower Network News. Subscribe on your favorite platform!

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Corruption Transparency Education Import 56