Conventional wisdom

As public procurement professionals, you may think that it is important to increase your visibility and credibility with C-level leaders – the CIO, CTO, city manager, or mayor/governor. They are driving very high-profile and innovative government modernization initiatives that demand specific procurement capabilities. Without their cooperation and support, it can be challenging to define the requirements needed to successfully issue solicitations and make contract awards that will deliver their desired outcome. At the same time,...

Manhattan is notorious for its awful traffic, but motorists will soon have another reason to avoid driving in the Big Apple. On April 1, New York state legislators decided to institute congestion pricing in New York City, according to The Economist. By 2021, vehicles will have to pay to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street. The move is part of the state’s $175 billion budget, according to the New York Times. Revenues generated from the...