How Can Governments Use AI to Improve Procurement?

This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Dan Chenok By using artificial intelligence, agencies can improve their procurement processes. ** This blog was first published on The Regulatory Review website. Perhaps no governmental process creates the perception of a complex bureaucracy more than the U.S. (more…)

DLA’s case for small business waiver

This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. The U.S. Small Business Administration granted a waiver to the Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) for Defense Logistics Agency solicitation number SPE8EJ18R0001 on August 22, 2018. The program covered by the waiver is referred to as the Special Operational Equipment Tailored Logistics Support (SOE TLS) (more…)

IG audit finds Treasury didn’t collect $472M in debts owed to 28 agencies

This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. A Treasury Department watchdog report finds a software flaw led to the agency failing to collect $472 million in debts owed to over 28 agencies. The July 7 audit from the Treasury inspector general’s office stems from an anonymous whistleblower complaint sent to (more…)

Top intel official touts telework, increasing workplace flexibilities

This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. Intelligence agencies are increasing telework options and other workplace flexibilities in some cases, as they look to better compete with the private sector for scarce talent. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said the intelligence community is looking at ways to make workplaces (more…)

Feds and politics: Are both parties missing the point?

This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. It’s probably safe to say that at the national level, most politicians think most civil servants are Democrats? If so, it is possible both Democrats and Republicans are missing the boat! And millions of votes in key districts and states. The most important (more…)

Long-term implications of AFGE’s ‘difficult decision’ to disclaim ICE officers’ union chapter

This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. Approximately 4,000 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) employees will soon separate from their parent union. The American Federation of Government Employees has started the process of disclaiming interest in Chapter 118, the bargaining unit for ICE officers at the Department of Homeland Security. AFGE (more…)

Biosurveillance has become an information technology

This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. Evolving biosurveillance in the post-pandemic era We are very interested in whole genome sequencing, but in particular, building out the bioinformatics analysis that goes with it. Dr. Katharine Jennings Lead Scientist, Applied Science Research Center and Senior Manager, Life Sciences Team, Noblis Evolving (more…)

A rye take on the end of the world

This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • Bottles Wine Garden bills itself as an oasis for wine appreciation – and appreciation for the hard work of female winemakers in particular – on the stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue between Georgetown and (more…)