The Government Printing Office Procures eLearning Tool to Train Librarians on Accessing Government Data
The U.S. Government Printing Office(GPO) has a new eLearning tool that allows the agency to conduct virtual trainings and host virtual meetings with members of the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). GPO attained this tool through a competitive procurement and can now provide libraries with training on GPO’s Federal Digital System (FDsys), according to a GPO release.
Meeting Certified Payroll Requirements Can Be Easier if Done Right
As all government contractors know, one of the most important documents you need to produce on a regular basis is a Certified Payroll Report. This report needs to contain a comprehensive breakdown of labor distribution within a single or multiple pay periods.
Problems at DCAA Spell Pain for Contractors
For contractors, the audit process can be stressful, confusing and fraught with risk. Specifically, the often year-to-year changes in the practices and policies of the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) make it difficult for even seasoned contractors to keep up. The result is a cloud of uncertainty affecting contractors and lawmakers alike, with bitter disagreements over what makes for effective policy and big dollars at stake.
Contract Modifications: Common Practice for Government Buyers
Contract modifications (frequently referred to as "mods") are fairly commonplace in today's federal procurement environment. Whenever the Government wants something different than was envisioned for the original contract or something unforeseen occurs, a modifications become necessary.
Advanced Earned Value Management Systems in Government Contracting
Government agencies increasingly require a validated Earned Value Management System (EVMS), which creates a new set of challenges for government contractors. Many contractors struggle over an extended period of time to get their EVMS validated by a “cognizant federal agency” or wrestle with concerns that recent organizational and regulatory changes within DoD will further complicate the process. This session will present the strengths and weaknesses inherent in this methodology, and share tips to make the EVMS implementation and validation process more efficient.