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. “For

Electronics 132

Electronics Impact Assessment Transparency Thresholds 132

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

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 24, 2025

The goalis to improve contractor performance, increase competition at the order level, increase transparency, and increase customer satisfaction. The FIT Procurement Act would increase the simplified acquisition threshold from $200,000 to $500,000 and raise the micro-purchase threshold from $10,000 to $25,000.

E-procurement 40

E-procurement Thresholds Budget Procurement 40

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.

Supply Chain 110

Supply Chain Inventory Management Electronics Budget 110

ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

The result– the market has turned into almost a monopoly where there is one dominant provider and the threshold for other vendors is so high that entry is incredibly difficult. In Norway there has been a long period of consolidation on the vendor side where vendors have been bought to be discontinued or bought to be sold under a common brand.

Public Procurement 98

Public Procurement Tender Supplier Procurement 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. Sometimes raising a red flag can mean giving a green light to a more transparent and fairer process that benefits all.

Corruption 78

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 78

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

VWV

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Universities have successfully persuaded the Cabinet Office to introduce a minimum contract value threshold of £2 million in relation to some of the transparency requirements to reduce the administrative burden on universities, particularly regarding the publication of information.

Procurement 40

Procurement Thresholds Framework Agreement Procurement Team 40

Government Contracts & Global Trade

AUGUST 21, 2024

These rules are the result of the Election Transparency Act enacted by Gov. The remainder of the proposals are adjustments to contribution limits, fines and penalties, and financial reporting thresholds for candidates and committees. The Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) proposed new rules this week ( 56 N.J.R.

Thresholds 52

Thresholds Transparency 52

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In 2021, Rhode Island’s Department of Labor and Training collaborated with AWS on a Working Backwards process that improved transparency for unemployment insurance claims. Automate notifications – Your organization can also set up notifications, such as for when a project’s cost exceeds a designated threshold.

Project Management 80

Project Management Management Budget Thresholds 80

The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This lack of transparency echoes FAS Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05 , threatening the uniformity, accuracy, and fairness of GSA procedures. It also lowered the approval threshold for EPA increase requests and allowed for the removal and re-addition of contract items at higher, renegotiated prices.

Price 49

Price Negotiation Transparency Utilities 49

Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 30, 2024

The Final Rule (titled “OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance”), and OMB’s accompanying memorandum to agencies and reference guide , state that the revisions aim to streamline and clarify the grant rules and improve management, transparency, and oversight of federal financial assistance.

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Thresholds Internal Control Evaluation 52

Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

Multiple-award contracts mandate a fair opportunity to all awardees for orders over the micro-purchase threshold, though there are exceptions like urgency or specialized service needs. SAM.gov fosters collaboration and transparency by serving as a communication platform between government agencies and vendors.

Government Contracts 98

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 98

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

GTI-WP/2020:01, Budapest: Government Transparency Institute. It establishes a robust methodology to explore what impacts can be measured and also explores the channels through which transparency is indeed impactful – e.g. who are the stakeholders and enablers that are the actual drivers of change using increased transparency.

Bidder 40

Bidder Transparency Contract Public Procurement 40

Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 8, 2024

AI can introduce data-driven insights for more evidence-based and transparent budgeting. AI-driven procurement processes can also improve fair competition, transparency, and cost-effectiveness for government acquisition programs.

Transparency 64

Transparency Data Capacity Telecommunication 64

Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 31, 2022

Conclusions and recommendations After reviewing the Inclusive Framework and Pillar 1, we recommend LAC countries to revise the application threshold and the basis for distribution of the residual benefits that make up Amount A, so that the mechanism has a greater redistributive potential.

Thresholds 52

Thresholds Distribution Electronics Accountability 52

Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Transparency The government organisation must make the information on the process available to all stakeholders including suppliers, service producers, contractors, and the public. The type of contract will determine the threshold since different thresholds exist for specific types of contracts. There is one exception, though.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Supplier 52

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This principle could be applied to the current generation of models, or applied when certain capability thresholds were met. This would create certain ‘gates’ that a model had to pass through before it could be deployed.

Procurement 80

Procurement Evaluation Participation Collaboration 80

Inter-American Development Bank

JANUARY 12, 2024

Countries should also use specific thresholds for economic contractions to guide escape clause activation, ensuring impartial evaluations by engaging independent fiscal institutions. This enhances objectivity and transparency, strengthening the credibility of escape clause implementations.

Government 52

Government Government Balance Quality 52

ivalua

AUGUST 16, 2021

Considering the people and organizations involved will help avoid landmines, inject transparency, and ensure a complete and scalable process to support the entire business throughout the supplier life-cycle. . Supplier risk criteria, tolerance thresholds, and monitoring requirements. Step 4: Apply Requirements to Existing Suppliers.

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Supply Chain Risk Management 52

The Softly Spark

AUGUST 3, 2023

Adam Werberch, the global lead for sustainable shopping at Amazon, told nbcnews.com that “Amazon chose certifications that were reputable, transparent, and focused on conserving the natural world.” Amazon currently recognizes 52 of the over 450 certifications available–up from 18 when it started in 2020. Find a complete list here.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Efficiency Retail Thresholds 52

Select GCR

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Eligibility for EDWOSB certification requires a business to be 51% unconditionally owned by economically disadvantaged women, satisfying strict financial thresholds and NAICS code criteria related to underrepresented industries. Additionally, the average adjusted gross income over the previous three years must be $350,000 or less.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Contract Thresholds Participation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 20, 2024

Another arises from how generative AI models leverage intricate probabilistic computations to produce outputs that exhibit a remarkable degree of authenticity, even though the underlying mechanism is more akin to a sophisticated statistical estimation than a transparent reasoning process.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Thresholds Ethics Accountability 52

VWV

MAY 19, 2021

The procurement rules seek to ensure public bodies adhere to fair and reasonable timetables and procedures, encourage open competition and transparency and deliver best value. This risk might be mitigated to some extent by publication of a voluntary transparency notice before the award of the contract.

Contract 40

Contract Tender Supplier Procurement 40

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Has past performance exceeded a threshold? Supply chains can be both more efficient and more resilient with greater transparency into supply and demand. Too often, the process is distilled down to a “check the box” exercise on individual suppliers. Has a supplier provided relevant certifications (.i.e.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Risk Management Management Supplier 52

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.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Import Efficiency Thresholds 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 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. Most DoD assessments were found to take place above a threshold of $111.4

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Price Supply Chain Procurement 52

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Costa explained that Shell mitigates these risks by insisting on arbitration venues with a track record of fairness and transparency, ensuring consistency and predictability in their dispute outcomes. The ICSID system therefore requires States to designate their SOEs to ICSID so that SOEs can be party to ICSID disputes.

Contract 52

Contract Import Participation Management 52

Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Key Takeaways Federal contractors must adhere to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which ensures fair, transparent, and efficient procurement processes. Governed by a comprehensive set of laws and regulations, this process ensures fairness, transparency, and accountability.

Government 52

Government Government Government Contracts Transparency 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Key Principles Of Public Procurement Transparency: Clear and Open Processes Public contracts aren’t handed out in secret. Public sector organisations publish this notice to ensure transparency in the procurement procedure, letting everyone know who won the contract and why. The UK now follows its procurement regulations.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The sole source justification process is rigorous and requires approval from the organization’s procurement services, with steps including the completion and review of a justification form, internal review and approvals, and adherence to transparency and compliance regulations to manage risks effectively.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

VWV

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Act promises to speed up the procurement process and improve transparency as well as consolidating and simplifying the existing EU based regime. January 2024 - Revised thresholds for new procurements come into effect. These new thresholds will apply as of 1 January 2024 and do not affect any procurements commenced before then.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Thresholds Procurement Team 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 2, 2024

There is a very high threshold for a Section 68 challenge. Is More Transparency Necessary to Ensure the Integrity of the Process? Arbitrators have a difficult line to tread between ensuring a “fair fight” and making a party’s case for them. Clear guidance (perhaps at an institutional level) would be welcome.

Corruption 52

Corruption Ethics Transparency Import 52

Telles.eu

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As several objectives of the 2014 reform remain unattained, we conclude that, the entry into force of the 2014 directives has had no demonstrable effect. (…) Also, as publication rates remain low, transparency, a key safeguard against the risk of fraud and corruption, is negatively affected.

Public Procurement 140

Public Procurement Procurement Thresholds Corruption 140

Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 22, 2024

The majority adopted a broad interpretation: “transparency, stability and the protection of the investor’s legitimate expectations play a central role in defining the FET standard” (para. 128) and that the conduct of the Respondent was arbitrary, using a high threshold (paras. 762, 806).

Thresholds 52

Thresholds Influencing Corruption Transparency 52

Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The threshold challenge here is to ensure that there is sufficient information in the marketplace to make this kind of requirement workable. This is why, for example, governments sometimes require vendors to compile information on there greenhouse gas emissions as a condition of qualification – see above.)

Procurement 147

Procurement Procurement Strategies E-procurement Bidder 147

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 22, 2024

The tribunal stated Colombia acted transparently, publicizing the páramo delimitation, to the point that Red Eagle itself took the chance to participate in such delimitation. The investor should have known that laws are subject to constitutional control in Colombia. Mr. Martínez de Hoz, an arbitrator in this case, dissented.

Balance 52

Balance Impact Assessment Participation Thresholds 52