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Do you have ideas for what commitments we should include in the next U.S. Open Government National Action Plan? Submit your ideas to “Docket GSA-GSA-2024-0016” using http://www.regulations.gov by Tuesday, Nov. 12. All ideas are welcome! What's the U.S. Open Government National Action Plan, you ask? Great question! It's a strategic plan developed by the government to advance open government initiatives. It outlines specific commitments and actions aimed at enhancing transparency, participation, and collaboration within federal agencies and between the government and the public, improving openness and accountability and ultimately fostering greater trust and collaboration between the government and the public. You do not have to re-create the wheel! Please consider if there are commitments from previous U.S. national action plans that you want to see carried forward or if there are ways to build on our previous commitments. Also, consider whether there are commitments included in other countries' national action plans that you think we should include in ours. You can find them all here: https://lnkd.in/eahE_yxb. https://lnkd.in/erYTAF8Y

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📢 Attention Maryland Residents and Public Servants 📢 Are you looking to understand how to comply with the Maryland Public Information Act? Check out this insightful article that breaks down everything you need to know: How to Comply with the Maryland Public Information Act. Learn about the key steps and best practices for accessing and managing public records while protecting privacy rights. This guide is essential for anyone involved in handling public information requests: https://lnkd.in/eFRquUJ2 Don’t miss out on this valuable resource! #MarylandPIA #PublicInformation #PrivacyProtection #CaseGuard

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DuPage County has been recognized with seven Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). These awards celebrate innovative and effective county government programs that enhance services for residents. Thank you to the IT department’s GIS, Web Services, and Network teams for their significant contributions to four of the seven awards. Here’s a summary of IT’s achievements: Realtime Winter Weather Solution (GIS):  The County’s Information Technology Department and Division of Transportation developed a real-time application to monitor snowplow operations. This app tracks snowplow locations, roadway temperatures, salt usage, and the recency of road clearing during snow events. DuPage County Website Redesign (Web Services):  In 2023, DuPage County revamped its website to improve online interactions with residents. The homepage was restructured to feature high-demand services, addressing 80% of user needs without scrolling. The redesign also streamlined 12 years of content, making the site more manageable and useful for residents. Police Transparency and Crime Data Portal (GIS): In 2022, the DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee and the Sheriff’s Office sought ways to enhance transparency in crime statistics. The Information Technology Department’s GIS division created a portal that allows law enforcement and the public to analyze data, observe trends, and track crime movements throughout the county. 18th Judicial Circuit Court QR Code Project (Web Services & Network Team): The Information Technology Department, in collaboration with the courts, law enforcement, advocacy groups, and other organizations, created an innovative solution to assist victims of domestic violence in quickly and safely seeking resources. A special thank you to Debra Deacy, Rhonda Breier, Evan Shields, Archana Balagani, Kevin Lin, Torrey Sauter, Thomas Ricker, GISP, Kevin Piraino, Tamara Freihat, Joe Hamlin for their hard work, expertise, and direct contributions. Great job to all DuPage County departments and agencies that also won NACo awards this year. Incredible things are happening at DuPage County. #CIO #NACo #NACoAwards #GovTech #DuPageCounty #Leadership #NACoAwards #InnovationInGovernment #Innovatoin #PublicService #CountyGovernment #ITExcellence #GIS #WebServices #PublicSafety #CommunitySupport #DigitalTransformation #GovernmentTechnology #AwardWinning #Transparency #DomesticViolenceSupport

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Look who it is?!!.. one of our awesome code officials!! Tim Herlihy!! Check out this awesome spotlight video! #WLCE2025 #buildingsafety365

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NEW U.S. Small Business Administration Government Contracting Readiness Trainings! 🌟 👍 Here are the first three webinars in the series – you need to register for each one individually. 1. Introduction to Government Contracting Wednesday - September 4th Noon – 1:30pm "Get started with Federal Government Contracting and learn how set-aside contracts and goals are determined. This workshop will cover:  How to get started with Federal Government Contracting Where contracts are advertised External agencies such as the CT APEX Accelerator who can work with you to improve your chances of success." Register Here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eMwg6XBW 2. How to Become a Federal Government Small Business (SB) Subcontractor Thursday, September 5th Noon – 1:30pm "Subcontracting can be a great way for small businesses to get started in federal contracting.  This workshop will examine:  The Benefit of Subcontracting;  Why Subcontractors are needed;  Understanding important Subcontracting terms;  Understanding the Subcontracting Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR);  How the Federal government ensures there are SB Subcontracting Opportunities; and more!" Register Here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ezXUkMwu 3. Registering in the System for Award Management (SAM) Friday, September 6th 2024 Noon – 1:30pm "A System for Award Management (SAM) registration is required to do business as a contractor with the federal government. An active SAM registration opens the door to the largest buyer of products and services in the world, the U.S. government, which is why thousands of businesses apply for SAM registrations each year. In this workshop, you will learn the SAM registration process and why a business should register. We will also cover taking the importance of adding your information to the SBA’s Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS). The DSBS is a database that government agencies use to find small business contractors for upcoming contracts. Small businesses can also use DSBS to find other small businesses to work with." Register Here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/enNWjtJm Elevate your business and tap into the potential of federal contracting – your next client could the U.S. Government! Register today for one or all of the SBA's informative sessions. #GovCon #Training #Resources

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EVENT ALERT Building Capacity for Performance Management: Lessons Learned over 25 Years with Mid-Atlantic StatNet Leaders Sponsored by ASPA's Center for Accountability and Performance September 5 | 1 p.m. EDT As performance management systems expand their reach into more jurisdictions, one geographic region has been cultivating a peer learning network to learn from each other and enhance their practices. Mid-Atlantic StatNet has recently turned 10, and this webinar will bring the current leadership team together to share their lessons learned, benefits derived, and guidance for other regions considering a regional collaborative. Learn about the scope of the group and how it has changed over time, what a typical session looks like, the impacts and benefits to the jurisdictions, and some success stories. Speakers: Elizabeth Funsch, ArundelStat Manager, Anne Arundel County Government Dave Gottesman, Assistant City Manager, City of Rockville Michael Jacobson, Moderator, Deputy Director, King County Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget Jaime Lees, Chief Data Officer, Department of Technology Services, Arlington County Government Greg Useem, Chief Performance Officer, City of Alexandria

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Today seemed like as good of day as any to take off and decompress from work. I got to head to Lawrence, KS, to spend some time with my mentor David L. Teska, MS, CEM where we had coffee, shared updates on life and talked books, movies, politics, pop culture and everything the four corners of the galaxy can provide. I'm lucky to have a mentor who is a gifted story-teller with a lot of solid experience. He was my first manager in my current role (or supervisor as they say in the federal government). He retired earlier this year and I told him for me it was bittersweet to see him go. Sure, you're excited for someone as they get to finally enjoy the second half of life, but it seems to be that for me, of the short list of great managers I have, I also only had them for a short time. Some left the company (not because of me I hope), and others took new roles within the organization. And, like David, some retire. Last month, I asked David if he would mentor me, and he accepted. I know the idea of mentoring can be daunting. There are a lot of things to think about. If you don't have a mentor in some capacity, I would recommend it. It can be very rewarding to both of you in the long run. And, you might end up getting someone like David who aligns with you, cheers you on and helps you with the guardrails of life. It can make all the difference. #mentor #servantleadership #vulnerability #empathy #advice #coaching #wisdom

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Thrilled to be able to speak with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) on what’s not new in the industry…that is, the top classes of vulnerability. Year after year, the same vulnerabilities appear on OWASP® Foundation ‘s Top 10 and MITRE ‘s Top 25 lists, despite the availability of effective mitigations. 🚨Our Secure by Design Alert Series highlights the prevalence of these widely known and documented vulnerabilities that have not been eliminated at scale. Register below to hear more‼️ To read our SbD Alerts, see here: https://lnkd.in/e-m35df2 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency #CISA #SbD #SecurebyDesign #classesofvulnerability

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✨ Launching Thrive West Central’s SAM.gov Support Program! ✨ SAM.gov is a government online platform whose registration is required for funding opportunities. Registrations must be updated annually; failing to do so can lead to missed opportunities. Thrive’s SAM.gov Support Program protects sensitive information while maintaining secure, easy, and quick access to your SAM.gov account. Our service keeps your registration active, safe, and ready for applications, preventing information loss, missed opportunities, and cybersecurity risks. Why is it important? • uninterrupted service • registration stays active • saves time and resources • meets funding requirements • keeps information protected Make sure you’re always ready for funding opportunities! #GrantOpportunities #GovernmentContracts #CyberSecurity #FundingReady #SmallBizSupport #IndianaBusiness #SAMgov

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✨ Launching Thrive West Central’s SAM.gov Support Program! ✨ SAM.gov is a government online platform whose registration is required for funding opportunities. Registrations must be updated annually; failing to do so can lead to missed opportunities. Thrive’s SAM.gov Support Program protects sensitive information while maintaining secure, easy, and quick access to your SAM.gov account. Our service keeps your registration active, safe, and ready for applications, preventing information loss, missed opportunities, and cybersecurity risks. Why is it important? • uninterrupted service • registration stays active • saves time and resources • meets funding requirements • keeps information protected Make sure you’re always ready for funding opportunities! #indiana #claycountyindiana #montgomerycountyindiana #parkecountyindiana #putnamcountyindiana #sullivancountyindiana #vermillioncountyindiana #vigocountyindiana #thrive #thrivewestcentral #westcentralindiana #terrehaute #SupportLocal #ResourceConnection #AgingWell #CommunityDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #CommunitySuccess #SAMgovSupport #BusinessFunding #SecureYourFunding #GrantOpportunities #GovernmentContracts #SAMgovHelp #CyberSecurity #FundingReady #SmallBizSupport #IndianaBusiness #GrantApplications #SAMgov

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Join Capital Edge Consulting & Public Contracting Institute, LLC (PCI) for the "NAICS Codes and Navigating SAM.gov" webinar on August 8th! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eqsyMqqU SAM.gov – System of Award Management, is the official U.S Government System offered to the public to help identify contract opportunities and data, find entity information, conduct entity reporting, report wage determinations, and complete your company SAM.gov registration. Due to the changes to SAM.gov’s functionality and registration process over the last few years, contractors may find challenges in navigating SAM.gov. SAM.gov also manages a contractor’s classification under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), the system by which contractors self-identify in which industries they participate. Join Capital Edge Consulting Partner, Marie Salamone CCP, MBA, and Manager, Samantha (Sammie) Warnecki, as they explain the system of NAICS code, and the different tools and potential pitfalls while using SAM.gov. SAMs.gov (System for Award Management): - Overview – What is SAM.gov? - Contract Opportunities and Contract Data - Entity Information and Entity Reporting - Entity Registration - Federal Hierarchy - Assistance Listings - Wage Determinations - Types of Information Required for Registration - DUNS to UEI Change - NEW – Entity Validation Process - Administrator Transfer Process - Significance of TIN, UEI, CAGE/NCAGE Information - NAICS Codes and Small Business Size Determinations - Reps and Certs - Common Pitfalls - Summary of Changes to SAM.gov - Federal Service Desk Support #GovCon #SAM #NAICS #training #PCI #CapitalEdge #webinar #governmentcontracts

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Are you in the GovCon space? Don’t miss Leadership Connect's GovCon Series in partnership with Vultron! These events are packed with opportunities to network and gain critical insights to elevate your government contracting strategy. 🍻 GovCon Community Happy Hour – Oct 16: Unwind, connect, and expand your network with fellow professionals in government contracting. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eyvGmf5H 💻 Webinar: Building Success – Mastering the Early Stages of Government Contracting – Oct 17: Learn how to navigate the early stages of government contracting from industry experts. Perfect for those looking to break into the GovCon space or take their contracting skills to the next level! Register here: https://lnkd.in/etFhzyi6 💻 Webinar: Decoding Success – Perfecting Government Contract Proposals – Nov 7: Unlock the secrets to crafting winning proposals and standing out in a competitive market. This session will cover best practices for securing government contracts. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eHBg-4Kf Join us and Vultron for these essential events and take your GovCon strategy to the next level! #GovCon #GovernmentContracting #LeadershipConnect #Vultron #Networking #GovConCommunity #BusinessGrowth #GovernmentProcurement

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5 Pros/Cons of Using a GSA Schedule Consultant Navigating the complexities of the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule can be a daunting task for many government contractors. As a result, many businesses turn to GSA Schedule consultants to assist them in securing and maintaining their GSA contracts. While GSA Schedule contracts can yield substantial revenues, they are not a one-size-fits-all solution, and leveraging a GSA Schedule consultant comes with both advantages and drawbacks.This article provides an overview of the key pros and cons of using a GSA Schedule consultant, empowering businesses to make informed decisions about their government contracting strategies. From increased chances of winning government contracts to streamlined procurement processes and expanded federal market https://is.gd/Tm5A50 #ConsultantServices #ContractingOpportunities #Federalprocurement #GovernmentContracts #GSAApprovalProcess #GSASchedule #GSASchedulebenefits #GSAScheduleConsulting #SmallBusinessConsulting

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What makes a great #govtech fellowship program? This is the third post in a series. (First post is embedded below.) 3: Hiring and onboarding lots of people at once is really, really valuable. It’s valuable to your cohort, it’s valuable to your IT operation, and it’s valuable to the whole organization: A: When lots of people arrive at once, they bond and become better teammates. This is especially important in a world of remote staff. When we designed the CFPB fellowship, I wanted to require that everyone be DC-based. (I was then, and still am, a remote work naysayer, for reasons I occasionally explain here on LinkedIn.) But Chris pushed me hard to allow remote applicants. We did so. As a compromise, we built a very long on-site orientation period: six weeks! We called it “immersion” rather than orientation, to emphasize that we would use this time to acquaint the fellowship cohort with the actual work of the Bureau, rather than how time cards and fire drills worked. That time together (we housed them all at the same hotel just north of the White House) built bonds that I knew would be critical as these individual people turned into scrum teams. B: When you want to change your own IT organization—its culture, its processes, its expectations for itself—doing so one person at a time is very difficult. For new patterns and beliefs to take hold, you need to create a moment in which the new is more powerful and energized than the old. With traditional hiring, you’ll get one person this month, another the next. As more new people join, your earlier new hires will have already adopted the old, broken way of doing things. This is why we wanted our entire cohort to start on the same day. Their presence filled our team with hope and energy. C: A sudden large influx of talent is a signal to the broader organization that IT leaders are serious about change. Every day during that initial immersion period, we introduced the cohort to various non-IT groups around the building: Bank Supervision one day. Regulations the next day. Then Enforcement. And so on. Each of these sessions was designed very intentionally to be a collaborative period: there was probably a brief slide deck at the beginning of the day, but most of the time was spent as unstructured conversation between tech people and policy people. That interaction, where technical people are sitting down next to front-line staff and hearing and seeing their work first-hand, is absolutely critical. I dream of a U.S. Government that builds its own mission systems through continuous direct, face-to-face collaboration between tech and mission staff. Our immersion period was crafted with that future in mind. In short, having lots of people show up at once creates ENERGY. And speaking of energy, we had a ringer in our front office: Stacy Kane. Part logistician, part cheerleader, her excitement and organization powered everyone involved. Thank you, Stacy.

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Today, May 20, 2024, the Partnership for Public Service and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) released rankings and accompanying data for the 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government. The chart below “Percent Representation of African Americans in Large Federal Government Agencies in 2023” was created using the reported data. According to the website, www.bestplacestowork.org “the rankings and accompanying data provide a means of holding federal leaders accountable for the health of their organizations, shining the spotlight on agencies that successfully engage employees and those that fall short.” “The data provides leaders with a roadmap to better manage our government’s most important asset—its employees. The best private sector organizations understand that increased employee engagement and satisfaction lead to better performance and outcomes, and federal leaders need to follow suit by placing greater emphasis on improving the workforce and the workplace culture.” How does your agency rank in the Best Places to Work in Government? Do you feel effectively engaged in your workplace? How satisfied are you with your workplace? What is your race? #Representation #FederalGovernment #Workforce #AfricanAmericans #Blacks #BlacksInGovernment #Workplace #Culture #Employee #Engagement #Satisfaction #BestPlacesToWork

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