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Top announcements from AWS worldwide public sector partners at re:Invent 2022

AWS Public Sector Blog

Since July 2022, MyappSoftware has included Performance Dashboard in every new launched opportunity as a value-add service. In fact, the United Nations (UN) estimates that infrastructure accounts for about 40% of global energy use and about 30% of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Building these systems requires energy.

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Q&A: Federal Agencies Turn to Multiple Security Tools for Defense in Depth

FedTech Magazine

If there was ever any doubt that agencies are prime targets for cyberattacks, a June 2024 Government Accountability Office report certainly sets the record straight. Urgent Action Needed,” the GAO’s dispatch to Congress begins. Risks to our nation’s essential technology systems are increasing.”

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Federal Payment Errors, Known As Improper Payments, Are A Continuing Concern

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

The federal government reported an estimated $247 billion in payment errors during the most recently completed fiscal year (FY 2022). These errors include overpayments or payments that should not have been made—for example, payments to deceased.

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The Rising Threat of Domestic Terrorism in the U.S. and Federal Efforts to Combat It

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

For example, in May 2022, a racially-motivated individual shot and killed 10 people in Buffalo, New York. Domestic terrorism is on the rise. Several attacks have been widely reported in the last few years. A 2018 attack on a Pittsburgh synagogue left.

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A Snapshot of Government-Wide Contracting for FY 2022

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

While the federal workforce performs a wide range of duties, federal agencies also enter into contracts with outside companies and organizations. These contracts are used to provide products and services ranging from aircraft and software to food.

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Tracking the Funds—Community Project Funding and Congressionally Directed Spending

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Starting with the fiscal year 2022 appropriations, Members of Congress began a new process for Members to request funds for specific projects and established requirements to help ensure transparency and accountability. While directed funds were.

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AWS expands program offering low-to-no cost security services for federal political campaigns and committees

AWS Public Sector Blog

In 2022, AWS expanded the offering to include 20-plus services. If you have any questions regarding the AWS/DDC offering, reach out to your account team for more information, or send an inquiry to the AWS Public Sector Team. Wickr fills that need and we greatly appreciate their partnership.”

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