OMB in March issued a request for information on responsible AI procurement “to inform future OMB action to govern AI use under Federal contracts.” The Office of Management and Budget is set to soon issue a new memo to help guide agencies’ acquisition of artificial intelligence technologies. Deputy Federal CIO Drew Myklegard said Tuesday at … [Read more…]
As you explore potential opportunities within the USAID Foreign Service, please find below a valuable resource from USAID for your journey. We have attached the presentation, recorded session and the transcript for your reference.
January 17, 2024: KeyLime Academy Cost Preparer Practicum for USAID Proposals Online Course For more information, click here.
How many different types of audits are there?Annual Audits:– Incurred Cost – For Profit U.S. Based– Single Audit – Non-Profit U.S. Based– Recipient Contracted Audits- Non-US Based– Agreed upon procedures Non-Profit and For profit USAID awards require financial audits as prescribed by the Single Audit ActAmendments of 1996 (31 USC 7501-7506) and the Office of … [Read more…]
Today, OFAC is releasing the second episode of its “Introduction to OFAC” web series, a series of short videos created to provide viewers with a high-level introduction on the fundamentals of OFAC and sanctions implementation. This episode, available here, introduces viewers to OFAC sanctions programs and provides an explanation of blocking and non-blocking sanctions. The … [Read more…]
USAID is starting the design of a new regional resilience activity for the Sahel in Burkina Faso, Chad, The Gambia, and Mauritania. The USAID/Senegal/Sahel Regional Office is reaching out to stakeholders and interested parties to obtain comments and suggestions in order to incorporate relevant information, local perspectives and experiences, and innovative approaches to support this … [Read more…]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. is banning the sale of communications equipment made by Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE and restricting the use of some China-made video surveillance systems, citing an “unacceptable risk” to national security. “The FCC is committed to protecting our national security by ensuring that untrustworthy communications equipment is not authorised for use … [Read more…]
OIG’s Hotline provides a mechanism for any individual to confidentially report fraud, waste, and abuse related to programming or operations for which OIG provides oversight. What is the purpose of the USAID OIG Hotline? The USAID Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) mission is to protect the integrity of USAID programs and awards. Additionally, the … [Read more…]
All USAID contracts include a Combating Trafficking in Persons (C-TIP) provision (FAR 52.222-50) prohibiting contractors from using forced labor in the performance of their awards. (See specifically FAR 52.222-50(b)(3)). In addition, contractors with awards to be performed outside the United States where the estimated value of services exceeds $550,000 are required to: 1) submit an … [Read more…]
