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Federal News Network

Data, analytics helping CMS stop fraud before it starts

CMS, GDIT and CLEAR officials say new artificial intelligence tools are driving decisions earlier in the process of whether to pay beneficiaries and providers.

2d ago

GovExec

State Department seeks mid-career hires to join its ranks after widespread layoffs

The Lateral Entry Pilot Program marks State’s latest step to rebuild its workforce. Employees it laid off last year haven’t had much luck in the hiring process.

2d ago

FedScoop

Fed watchdog pushes central bank toward more streamlined IT operations

The OIG attributed the Federal Reserve’s ineffective information security program to a decentralized IT operation, unaddressed recommendations and changes to FISMA methodology.

2d ago

Federal News Network

The 2027 Purchasing Power Squeeze: Why FERS retirees are losing the math game

Within a few weeks, the federal community was hit with a trifecta of financial news that threatens to squeeze your purchasing power like never before.

2d ago

• Ex-government tech leaders pitch new vision for America.gov
  GovExec · 2d ago
• OPM reminds federal employees about rights to report misconduct
  Federal News Network · 2d ago
• More accurate MRI measurements can lead to better diagnoses and fewer unnecessary procedures
  Federal News Network · 2d ago
• Every cyber threat can’t be a top priority
  Federal News Network · 2d ago
• Markets have rewarded retirement investors for several years, which can make risk hard to judge
  Federal News Network · 3d ago
• The census shows what government does well — and what political interference could break, author argues
  GovExec · 3d ago

State & Local

StateScoop

Center for Civic Futures awards grant to Nava Labs to help modernize state benefits technology with AI

The latest award through the organization’s Public Benefit Innovation Fund will support the use of artificial intelligence tools to help agencies update aging Medicaid and SNAP systems.

2d ago

Route Fifty

Equity must be considered when building resident 311 services, expert says

While tools aimed at increasing the public’s engagement with local officials sound like a straightforward solution, policymakers should consider unintended negative impacts they can have on certain populations, according to new research.

2d ago

Route Fifty

Suburban Houston voters will be the first in Texas to decide the fate of Flock cameras

Tuesday’s election will determine if League City can keep its 55 cameras operating along city roads.

3d ago

Route Fifty

Pa. AG Dave Sunday launches effort to prevent cryptocurrency scams at Bitcoin ATMs

Business owners with kiosks have been asked to voluntarily place signage warning about popular tactics used to trick victims.

3d ago

• Cities can't predict every emergency, but they can be better prepared to respond
  Route Fifty · 3d ago
• Report: Over 42 million records exposed by local government technology platform for civic engagement
  StateScoop · 3d ago
• Aspen Institute warns states need funding to strengthen EBT security
  StateScoop · 3d ago
• A strategic guide to digital transformation in state government
  StateScoop · 3d ago
• Virginia high school to install quantum computer
  Route Fifty · 4d ago
• Utah files criminal charges against Kalshi over operations within the state
  Route Fifty · 4d ago

From the Directory

From the Directory

How to use public award data to find teaming partners

The contracts a firm has already won say more about it than any capability statement. Here is how to read that record before you pick up the phone.

Oct 8

From the Directory

Registering in SAM.gov: what builders and engineers need to know

No active registration, no federal award. A plain-language walk-through of the process and the mistakes that slow it down.

Oct 8

From the Directory

Getting on state bid lists in Virginia, Maryland and Florida

Each state runs its own marketplace with its own vendor registration and commodity codes. Register in the right places and pick your codes carefully.

Oct 8

From the Directory

What primes look for in a subcontractor

Large general contractors and engineering firms are judged on their subs' performance. Here is what they check before they put your name in a proposal.

Oct 8

From the Directory

Small business certifications explained

8(a), HUBZone, WOSB and veteran-owned programs open doors to set-aside contracts. Here is how they differ and who certifies each one.

Oct 8

From the Directory

Bonding for public construction: a primer

Public owners require performance and payment bonds on most construction contracts. How bonding works, and how to grow your capacity.

Oct 8

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