The long-awaited revised OMB Circular A-123: Management's Responsibility for Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control updates guidance on agency internal controls and establishes new requirements for Federal Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). Join us on September 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET to learn: How the A-123 has been restructured What new ERM requirements mean for you and your organization What the new emphasis on fraud means How you will n...

There is still a lot to learn about how the DATA Act will change the way you do your job. In fact, 68% of government attendees recently surveyed said the DATA Act will directly impact their role. Do you know how it will impact yours? The Act’s implementation deadline is May 2017; register for this webinar to learn about: Background and goals of the DATA Act Preparation for the DATA Act Current state of implementation Expected outcomes Re...

Join the ACT-IAC Small Business Alliance on Thursday July 14th, for the ACT-IAC 'Small Business Growth Symposium: Strategies and Opportunities for the Future' to get comprehensive guidance for small businesses to adapt to the complex workings of the government's evolving ecosystem. Today, many Government IT Initiatives are centered on technology advancements, agile and quick turn ‘solutioning’, and early adoption. This is driving c...

Each summer Federal agencies must address year-end financial decisions, with a “use it or lose it” status to funding. Back by popular demand, this timely and informative one-hour webinar addresses: Rules which outline how and when to correctly spend Federal funds Exceptions and flexibilities GAO has allowed in recent years Avoiding violations of the Antideficiency Act Considerations every Federal employee should know Register toda...

The theme for this year is "IT at a Crossroads: Managing Risk Through Transformation.” Attendees will have the opportunity for key transformational insights and exceptional, unique networking opportunities unlike any other! Interactive sessions will provide attendees with actionable insights into: Changing role of CIOs and where it’s heading next Government’s response to increasing customer demands Evolving cyber threats and...

Join the ACT-IAC Small Business Alliance and the United States Small Business Administration on Thursday May 12th at 1:00 PM ET for a webinar focused on the advantages of utilizing a Mentor Protégé relationship. Our featured speaker this month is Alisa Sheard who is a Business Opportunity Specialist with the SBA. She has been with the agency for over three years and has a background in business development, marketing and entrepre...

Join the ACT-IAC Small Business Alliance on Thursday, May 5th at the Westin Tysons Corner for Straight Talk featuring Keith Nakasone, Senior Procurement Executive with the Federal Communications Commission. Mr. Nakasone started his civil service career in 1989 specializing in the field of Procurement with an emphasis in Telecommunications and IT Services, Hardware and Software. His 26 years of experience include various positions with DoD, DIS...

Join the ACT-IAC Small Business Alliance for Straight Talk featuring: Jolene Merkel Deputy Director of the Small Business Development Program Office Marcus Benefield Management/Program Analyst at the Federal Aviation Administration. During this interactive session, both Ms. Merkel and Mr. Benefield will discuss the importance of the Federal Avaiation Administration’s Mentor Protégé program and provide details for those look...

The 2016 Igniting Innovation Awards, sponsored by the ACT-IAC Institute for Innovation, is seeking innovative products, services, processes or solutions that could be used by government to improve its delivery of services to the public or its internal operations. Nominations are now being accepted through January 15, 2016. The top thirty (30) nominations will be selected by a panel of government and industry judges and invited to a showcase in...

COME SEE THE MOST INNOVATIVE USES of TECHNOLOGY IN GOVERNMENT! Top 40 finalists with ground-breaking, technological advancements to address government challenges are competing for your vote to be this year’s Igniting Innovation Award winner. Don't miss this event on April 25, 2016 at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, DC!Why you should attend Igniting Innovation 2016 Showcase and Awards: The keynote speaker is Aaron Snow, executive dir...