Weekly Roundup: August 12-16, 2024

Submitted by on Fri, 08/16/2024 - 13:48

Commerce Dept. Inks $1.6 Billion CHIPS Deal With Texas Instruments. The Commerce Department announced today it has signed another blockbuster funding deal under the CHIPS and Science Act for up to $1.6 billion in proposed direct funding for Texas Instruments (TI) to expand its production of semiconductors.

Bob Westbrooks

Submitted by on Wed, 08/14/2024 - 08:03

Bob Westbrooks is an attorney, certified public accountant, certified internal auditor, former federal investigator, and fraud and corruption risk expert. His work focuses on strengthening the capacity of U.S. and foreign public sector oversight organizations to provide independent, risk-based, data-driven insights for policymakers and the public.

Steve Goodrich

Submitted by on Wed, 08/14/2024 - 07:56

Steve Goodrich has more than 40 years of leading organizations and advising top government and private sector leaders in organizational effectiveness strategies to improve performance and effectiveness. Steve’s passion for excellence is the foundation for creating and guiding COE to serve the American people and care about our clients and staff.

A Prepared Federal Government: Preventing Fraud and Improper Payments in Emergency Funding

Submitted by on Wed, 08/14/2024 - 07:52

When the government distributes supplemental funding to address various national emergencies such as the global pandemic, time is of the essence. Putting money quickly in the hands of Americans in need benefits vulnerable segments of the American population and stabilizes the nation in a time of crisis. At the same time, transparency and accountability mechanisms are essential to safeguard these taxpayer dollars and maintain public trust.

Weekly Roundup: August 5-9, 2024

Submitted by on Fri, 08/09/2024 - 13:21

How DoD and VA solved a huge UX problem: Three dozen clicks to send an email.  At DoD and VA’s first and only jointly-operated hospital, getting electronic health records to work well isn’t the only technical challenge.

Navigating the Complex Landscape of Data: Insights from Cristina Alaimo

Submitted by on Thu, 08/08/2024 - 09:24

In a revealing conversation on The Business of Government Hour, Cristina Alaimo, co-author of DATA RULES: Reinventing the Market Economydelves into the intricate world of data and its profound implications for modern society.

Why Federal Grant Money Can Be So Elusive

Submitted by on Wed, 08/07/2024 - 10:13

Over the last few years, hundreds of billions of dollars have been made available, directly or indirectly, to benefit states and local governments.

Cristina Alaimo, Assistant Professor (Research) & Author

Submitted by on Mon, 08/05/2024 - 11:20
She holds a Ph.D. in Management, Information Systems and Innovation from LSE – The London School of Economics and Political Science. Her research focuses on the innovation brought about by data-based services and their consequences for organisations and society. Cristina’s work has been published in journals such as Organization Studies, The Information Society, Journal of Information Technology and Research in the Sociology of Organizations. Cristina is currently Visiting Research Fellow at Surrey Business School, University of Surrey, UK.

Transformative Potential of Digital Data: A Conversation with Prof. Cristina Alaimo, co-author, Data Rules: Reinventing the Market Economy

Submitted by on Mon, 08/05/2024 - 11:00
How is data transforming how today’s organizations operate? What are the most critical components of effective data governance? What emerging technologies or trends should public sector leaders anticipate in a data-driven landscape? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Cristina Alaimo co-author of Data Rules: Reinventing the Market Economy.
Broadcast Date: 
Monday, August 5, 2024 - 11:00
Author: 
Cristina Alaimo
Audio: 
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