Federal IT Spending Is Expected to Decline in 2017, Forrester Reports | FedTech Magazine
Even if the federal technology budget shrinks, spending on the cloud is expected to increase, the research firm says.
Source: Federal IT Spending Is Expected to Decline in 2017, Forrester Reports | FedTech Magazine
HUD’s lack of progress with major IT contract vexes industry, lawmakers alike – FederalNewsRadio.com
HUD has been sitting on bids from three vendors for a $40 million systems integration contract for more than nine months without any real updates.
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Oh My, Whistleblower Gets $10 Million from a $45 Million False Claims Settlement | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
A Government contractor has agreed to pay $45 million to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act (FCA) that it misled the government concerning discounts given to its commercial customers.
How budget sequestration affected contracting — FCW
A new federal watchdog analysis of governmentwide contracting data shows a decline in defense agency contracts to buy products and services over the last five years, but commitments to buy IT and telecom services remained top priorities for defense and civilian agencies.
GAO Weighs in on the State of Federal Contracting – Contracting – GovExec.com
Overall agency obligations dropped 24 percent over the past five years, primarily at the Pentagon.
Source: GAO Weighs in on the State of Federal Contracting – Contracting – GovExec.com
The Art of War for Small Business – FederalNewsRadio.com
Small business expert Becky Sheetz discusses how to apply the principles of Sun Tzu for companies doing business with the federal government.
Source: The Art of War for Small Business – FederalNewsRadio.com
GAO seeks improvement from longstanding ‘at-risk’ federal programs – FederalNewsRadio.com
GAO Comptroller Gene Dodaro says the agency’s seen significant progress in getting troubled federal projects off its High-Risk List.
Source: GAO seeks improvement from longstanding ‘at-risk’ federal programs – FederalNewsRadio.com
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Are Company Christmas Parties Considered Employee Morale or Entertainment? | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
A recent DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency) incurred cost audit report questioned the cost of a company “Holiday/Christmas Party” on the basis that the cost was unallowable entertainment pursuant to FAR 31.205-14. The contractor countered that the costs were allowable under the employee morale cost principal at FAR 31.205-13.
Whistleblower protections & more – FederalNewsRadio.com
Attorney Debra D’Agostino, managing partner of the Federal Practice Group. discusses whistleblower protections for federal workers.
Source: Whistleblower protections & more – FederalNewsRadio.com