Improving Equity in Public Infrastructure

This ondemand webinar will provide a fundamental overview of the federal government's expectations related to accounting for costs on contracts; and provide industry resources for more detailed background and assistance to ensure compliance. This ondemand webinar is geared for professionals in the area of accounting, compliance, finance, and program or contract management.

Governments are increasingly adopting new technologies designed to improve processes and limit friction. Open-source software – software with easily edited source code – is one way agencies are leveraging modern tools to boost efficiency and cut costs. Unlike proprietary software, open-source software is developed and modified by a community rather than a single author or company. This decentralized, collaborative approach to source code provides an added level of flexibility that prevents lock-in and keeps organizations agile. Open-source software is also a strategic asset – owning source code keeps governments up to date with market-leading trends and is an economic advantage that can lower costs.

As state and local governments continue their modernization and digital transformation efforts, desktop and app virtualization are more critical than ever before. The right virtualization strategy lets agencies embrace hybrid work environments more effectively – increasing efficiency and remote collaboration as well as employee satisfaction and retention. That helps agencies improve constituent service delivery. Plus, an effective virtualization solution provides the flexibility agencies need – and the enhanced security they demand.

In 2018 the Trump-era OFCCP began issuing policy changes that provide indications how the agency is changing its enforcement approach and where the agency is headed. This year the OFCCP issued nine directives that will guide the agency’s enforcement agenda and provide guidance on how the agency interacts with contractors.