Target Audience: Federal/State/Local Agencies and Military Attention all public sector employees in the contracting and acquisition career field! In GSA's Market Research As a Service (MRAS) Customer Training: Effective Market Research (Fed/Military), you'll learn the importance of market research, how and when to conduct it, and how to get the best results by making your data collection methods more efficient. You'll also delve into the regul...

Election security is top of mind across the United States, from concern about malign foreign interference, to DDoS attacks against election websites, to the security of voting machines and their software, to insider and third-party threats, even to “swatting” of local election officials, to name just a few. At the heart of all these threats is the intent to change the outcome of political races. Outcomes, in the end, are determined...

The public sector environment is fundamentally different from that in which private-sector organizations operate, thus different accounting and financial reporting practices have developed for governments. This two-hour internet training will provide a basic introduction to the conceptual and practical ways in which generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for governments differs from that used for private companies. It will familiarize...

Governments are subject to financial shocks, including natural catastrophes, recessions, and more. Financial reserves (a “rainy day” fund) are essentially a form of self-insurance that governments use to buffer themselves against these risks. But what are the risks governments should be concerned about? What size of reserves is appropriate to cover risks? What opportunities are there to use commercial insurance to help cover these...

Government agencies increasingly rely on mobile devices, making endpoint security crucial. This panel features government officials discussing innovative strategies to address mobile cyber threats within a Zero Trust framework. Learn how mobile security is vital to enhancing the effectiveness of a Zero Trust Architecture, providing stringent verification mechanisms to ensure the integrity of user and device access to critical resources. From i...

Join us in-person for a full day hands-on Low-Code App Engine Innovation Workshop to see how organizations are re-imagining their approach to automation and app development with ServiceNow's Creator Workflows. Learn how to boost productivity at scale by building high-value low-code mission apps with App Engine. Whether you're a pro developer of any level looking to streamline repetitive tasks, a low-code business analyst looking for ways to s...

Come learn about how agencies can recoup proceeds from sales of Government Personal Property and use those funds to reduce the cost of procuring replacement property. This training will provide you with information about what Exchange/Sale Property means, how you can report it into PPMS.gov, how you can obtain your money as a result of the sale, how much time you have to use the money acquired, and more. There is no charge for this class and y...

Are you ready to supercharge your next acquisition strategy? Join this month’s webinar as we delve into the world of incentive strategies. Learn how incentive strategies can be a game-changer in the world of federal acquisition. Uncover the most effective approach to motivating contractors - tying incentives to measurable, outcome-based achievements. We'll share real-world success stories and help you implement innovative incentive strat...

The federal funding environment has changed rapidly for the past several years, prompting a review of Uniform Grants Guidance (UG) by the US Office of Management and Budget (OMB). In April, OMB released sweeping changes to UG for grant recipients. This webinar will describe how modifications to the Notice of Funding Opportunities and Federal Program Inventory promise increased accessibility and reduced burden on recipients. Attendees will walk...

Pentagon City, VA – American Conference Institute has launched the 15th Advanced Forum on DCAA & DCMA Cost, Pricing, Compliance & Audits, the leading compliance event for the government contracting community, scheduled to take place on June 25 – 26, 2024 at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel. This year’s program offers keynote addresses delivered by DCAA Deputy Director Debbra Caw and DOD Principal Directo...