FedScoop

JULY 16, 2024

Udaya Patnaik, chief innovation officer for the Office of IT Category in GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service, said last month during a Professional Services Council event that the limited knowledge of AI’s capabilities aren’t clear, presenting a challenge when trying to interact with a “constantly evolving technology.”

Professional Services 108

Professional Services Transparency Purchasing Innovation 108

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This holistic strategy—anchored in transparency, accountability, and technological integration—fosters a robust fiscal environment conducive to sustainable economic growth and enhanced public trust. 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

Open Contracting Partnership

JANUARY 16, 2025

We moved from transparency to transformation. December: We will build on the UN Convention Against Corruptions first-ever resolution on public procurement, working with UNODC to present a practical implementation guide based on global best practices at the Conference of States Parties in Doha. So bring on 2025!

Innovation 82

Innovation E-procurement Public Procurement Procurement 82

GovLoop

MARCH 25, 2024

Among other variables, there is an ever-present challenge: the mind-boggling task of playing many different roles in people’s lives. Deloitte examines each one through four different “trust signals”— humanity, transparency, capability and reliability — that relate to how the public perceives government.

Retail 102

Retail Transparency Education Quality 102

FedScoop

MARCH 15, 2024

The large volume of records combined with coordination challenges with other agencies presents a legitimate problem, the official said. John Cornyn, R-Texas, added that FOIA serves as “a cornerstone” for the country’s “belief in open and transparent government.”

Accountability 135

Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 135

The Softly Spark

AUGUST 8, 2024

However, staying silent about your eco-friendly practices is not the solution – consumers crave transparency! How you present your claims is important. Be transparent and qualify your green claims to maintain trust. And consumers aren’t wrong. Vague terms are not trustworthy. Burt’s Bees, Inc.) References 1.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Transparency Buyers Quality 98

The Procurement ClassRoom

MAY 4, 2024

Minor deviations are a subtle area that requires clear guidelines to ensure fairness and transparency. Bids which have material deviations from the requirements specified in the bidding documents are considered substantially non-responsive and are rejected. phocadownload/Determination/pdf.

Public Procurement 95

Public Procurement Procurement Bidder Bidding 95

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This environment, according to Al Tamimi, should be characterised by efficient procedures, transparent processes, and robust legal frameworks. Balfaqeeh then presented an in-depth analysis of the threshold for interim reliefs, particularly under the UAE Arbitration Law. Panel Discussions The first panel of the day took place in Arabic.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Import Efficiency Thresholds 52

European Law: Public Procurement

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Reading the Evropaïki Dynamiki (ESP-ISEP) Judgment, one cannot but wonder if EU public procurement rules do not still impose an excessive degree of transparency in the debriefing of disappointed bidders. Public Procurement and the EU Competition Rules (Oxford, Hart Publishing, 2011) 358-9].

Collusion 40

Collusion Public Procurement Transparency Tender 40

Whistleblower Network News

MAY 23, 2024

It’s a story that ties the past and present together across 37 years, highlighting that the past injustices are still very much felt in South Africa today. 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

FedScoop

APRIL 5, 2024

Sim said CDC presented that guidance at the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers Council and he’s shared the guidance with “many federal agencies.” “We That document “gets into some of the details” of leveraging generative AI tools responsibly, safely and equitably, Sim said. It’s also something the agency is sharing.

Efficiency 132

Efficiency Data Innovation Media 132

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 31, 2025

Here are some tips to help you with your implementation: Dont start from a blank template : Have a core group create an initial draft and then present to wider groups for their input. For some organizations, completing a RACI is a daunting exercise. You can access our RACI template to get started.

Accountability 52

Accountability Consulting Collaboration Efficiency 52

Government Contracts & Global Trade

MAY 24, 2024

With so many small businesses and small business owners, it is vital for New Jersey attorneys to understand LLC’s, from formation to tax issues, operating agreements and the Corporate Transparency Act, allocations, distributions, liquidation and more.

Distribution 52

Distribution Transparency IT 52

Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 9, 2024

However, AI also presents challenges. However, they also emphasised, just as with the use of AI, the need for safeguards in the use of VR and AR, especially to ensure the truthfulness and fairness of the evidence presented.

Finance 98

Finance Transparency Demand Sustainability 98

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Feedback from municipal hearings suggests that information on procurement and public sector staff recruitment is already open, leading to questions about the need for further transparency. Presently, as a system is in place (though it isn’t necessarily open), it doesn’t rank high on policy priorities.

Contract 67

Contract Transparency Public Procurement Procurement 67

The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

Congratulations to the following 2023 EIP Awardees: Lifetime Acquisition Excellence Presented to individuals in the contracting community (government or industry) for demonstrating a life-long commitment to advancing “common sense in government procurement.”

E-procurement 64

E-procurement Sustainability Procurement Collaboration 64

GovSpend

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Government procurement should be transparent and efficient. But that effort results in transparency and insight that is like a cheat code, an unfair advantage for those who subscribe to GovSpend. In the following Q&A, Nate gives us a peek into what’s top of mind for him as we head into 2024. Any final words?

Data 105

Data Quality Purchasing Transparency 105

ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

This is an area of high risk which also presents challenges in several areas, including monitoring labor practices and environmental performance. Businesses are starting to shift their principles, becoming more transparent, collaborative, and environmentally responsible to adhere to sustainability initiatives.

Procurement Strategies 96

Procurement Strategies Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain 96

Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 18, 2024

You cannot achieve a just transition without combatting corruption in the mining sector,” said Bady Baldé, Deputy Executive Director of Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. Analysts who work to expose corruption in the mining sector are particularly important for ensuring a just transition.

Corruption 129

Corruption Whistle-blowing Finance Utilities 129

Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Key Takeaways Bidding on government contracts presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially small enterprises, with substantial revenue and credibility benefits. Detail your methodology to explain how you plan to maintain transparency and address issues promptly.

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Buyers 52

Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 1, 2024

WeSolve and Move As One presented these findings to the Department of Transportation Active Transport Project Office , who committed to opening up contracting data and regularly reporting on the status of the projects to civil society. He also fixed some of their coding errors! Source: Kenneth S.

Budget 136

Budget Transportation Transportation Bidder 136

ivalua

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that it was selected as the winner of both the Innovations in Third Party Management and Innovations in Digitization awards, presented at the Future of Sourcing Awards event in Carlsbad, CA. REDWOOD CITY, Calif. , Nov. ” About Iv alua.

Procurement 60

Procurement Chief Procurement Officer Transparency Innovation 60

How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This section describes some measures being put in place or planned to seize ‘the opportunities presented by AI to deliver better public services including health, education, and transport’, such as: ‘ tripling the number of technical AI engineers and developers within the Cabinet Office to create a new AI Incubator for the government ’ (para 41).

Innovation 64

Innovation Procurement Government Government 64

AWS Public Sector

JULY 11, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies present more opportunities for institutions and agencies to make data-driven decisions, accelerate research, create personalized and convenient student and citizen services, automate processes, and more. But how can you turn these opportunities into reality?

Education 81

Education Data Efficiency Networking 81

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

To understand how local governments can better manage flood risk, it is important to understand how this work is done at present. What’s missing from current methods of managing flood risk? An example AI-based flood modeling tool displays a community flash flood risk probability for a custom simulation of 10 inches of rainfall over 24 hours.

Insurance 110

Insurance Risk Management Data Management 110

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

These agreements take on even greater importance under the Procurement Act 2023, with greater emphasis on transparency, competition and sustainability. Challenges of Framework Agreements Although framework agreements present many advantages, they come along with challenges. What Are Framework Agreements?

Framework Agreement 52

Framework Agreement Procurement Supplier Buyers 52

ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

The final session of the day, ‘Driving Sustainable Procurement’ was presented by Stephen Carter. Consumers are demanding more transparency and accountability from businesses when it comes to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.

Procurement 97

Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Sustainability 97

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 22, 2024

For example, where a party fails to present its legal arguments or claims accurately, arbitrators are hesitant to exercise their interpretation rights (“释明权”) to avoid challenges of unfairness. In Mainland China, arbitrators engage more proactively with factual issues compared to legal issues.

Integration 52

Integration Integrity Corruption Ethics 52

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Modernizing payment systems is a crucial step toward building more efficient, responsive and transparent government institutions. As we are increasingly driven by digital technologies, it is imperative for local governments to keep pace with these advancements.

Government 98

Government Government Efficiency Finance 98

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Transparency and scalability were crucial in providing donor insights and supported increasing involvement, such as attracting celebrities and brands. This approach optimized costs and provided full transparency for donors, which is crucial for maintaining trust and engagement.

Sustainability 75

Sustainability Data Transparency Innovation 75

Extract Systems

JULY 3, 2023

Transparency, fairness, and accountability must underpin the implementation of AI to maintain public trust. Addressing Challenges and Ensuring Equity: While AI presents numerous opportunities, it also comes with challenges that government agencies must address.

Government 52

Government Government Ethics Efficiency 52

GovLoop

JANUARY 31, 2023

This presents an opportunity for agencies to focus on this relatively untapped market. Team members need transparency, directness and clarity, which, in turn, is making their supervisors better managers. It is understood that a significant portion of neurodivergent individuals are unemployed or underemployed.

Government 111

Government Government Innovation Demand 111

VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) introduces a range of reforms aimed at simplifying and enhancing transparency in the procurement process, which should be good news for suppliers. Increased transparency, including publication of an extended range of mandatory notices and contract details. When does the Procurement Act take effect?

Supplier 52

Supplier Procurement Tender Transparency 52

GovSpend

APRIL 29, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) in Atlanta, GA, I had the pleasure of co-presenting on this very topic with Wayne Berry, a Senior Procurement Analyst at the HHS OSDBU.

Data 52

Data Contract Price Procurement 52

GovLoop

MAY 10, 2024

by field office) and presented in a data dashboard that tells a visual story. Values transparency and is thoughtful/ strategic about public engagement. Privacy, transparency, legal and security concerns exist. Information is segregated into categories and subunits as appropriate (e.g., Focuses on outcomes, not outputs.

Data 52

Data Public Private Partnership Transparency Management 52

ivalua

MAY 8, 2019

In this session, you will hear Daniel share a presentation on: How to deploy a single tool to cover the end to end process from need to purchase goods or services to invoice settlement. Daniel Koh is currently leading a team of 130 sourcing and pricing professionals globally.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain End to End Global Sourcing Supplier 8

ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

Below, we outline the 5 steps toward modernizing supplier management, addressing both transparency and effective engagement. Chassis Brakes Int’l (now part of Hitachi), presents a great example, having unified supplier data across all 25 global ERP environments through it’s global Source-to-Pay (S2P) platform.

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Collaboration Supply Chain 52