Top 21-25 Stories of 2010
Continuing our previous 2010 Top 10 ranking and 2010 Top 11-20 ranking, here’s a brief rundown of some of the most-read stories that appeared on the GovPro.com website in the past year. The following list spotlights Govpro.com stories ranked 21-25 in popularity.
Improving the procurement process, stimulus funding and protecting the environment were key topics often discussed in GovPro.com and on its visitor comment boards during 2010. Coping with tight budgets was also a frequent topic on Govpro.com.
Set your Web browser to GovPro.com to read about government products, procurement, administration and related topics in 2011.
21. Managing Risk in the Procurement Process
One proactive measure a procurement agency can take to manage risk is to perform a risk assessment within its organization and its processes to identify areas of concern, weakness or high risk in procurement.
22. State parks cope with budget crises
In Idaho, state parks and recreation agencies are facing $4.5 million in budget cuts as the state heads into FY 2011. Instead of closing three of Idaho’s 30 state parks to balance its budget, the Idaho Park and Recreation Board has voted to keep all parks open.
23. Communicating the value of procurement to your organization
What value do you personally add to your organization as a procurement professional? How would you answer if a newly appointed CEO of your organization asked that question?
24. Need for equipment grows after Deepwater Horizon spill
Oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill is nearing Pensacola Beach in Florida’s Panhandle, and government officials are clamoring for beach cleaning equipment. Pensacola Beach officials have requested about $150,000 from BP to buy sifting machines and a tractor to help remove oil from the beach’s white sands.
25. Many industry associations protest ARRA’s ‘Buy American’ clause
A group of 28 industry associations — representing equipment manufacturers, technology businesses and trade groups — have sent a letter to congressional leaders asking that “Buy American” clauses, such as the one included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), be excluded from future economic stimulus legislation.
View the Top 10 Stories of 2010 and Top 11-20 Stories of 2010 for government buyers and managers.
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