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Frisch Findings

I have a confession to make. Every day, I read the “News of the Weird” segment on www.govpro.com. I visit the site for the helpful information, resources,

Common Sense

As a consultant in public procurement and a master instructor for NIGP, I often hear my clients and students complain that they are not regarded and respected

Going Once, Going Twice, Sold

AFV Auctions, Other Actions”Successes and Challenges in the Resale of Alternative Fuel Vehicles” was produced by consulting firm eMobility International

Public Works Product Spotlight

When purchasing professionals from the public and private sectors get together they often begin to debate which one has the most difficult job. The private-sector

Environmentally Preferable Purchasing–Moving Beyond “Buy Recycled”

In the beginning, there was the buy-recycled movement. Throughout the early 1980s, government purchasers at the federal, state, and local levels began

Public and Private Sector Purchasing: One Purchaser’s Perspective

When purchasing professionals from the public and private sectors get together they often begin to debate which one has the most difficult job. The private-sector

Contracts

The State of Florida has signed a seven-year, $280 million contract with Convergys Corp., a firm that specializes in integrated billing, as well as employee

Frisch Findings

Common Sense

Going Once, Going Twice, Sold

Public Works Product Spotlight

Environmentally Preferable Purchasing–Moving Beyond “Buy Recycled”

Public and Private Sector Purchasing: One Purchaser’s Perspective

Contracts

White Papers

A retiree health care solution for today’s economy

Asset Management for Dummies

Emergency Ready: How the Best Procurement Teams are Preparing for the Worst

Events

Twitter

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Jennifer Dowd at #workforcemanagement #software and services company @KronosInc explains the small but effective ac… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

Watch this #webinar via @icompasstech to learn the dangers of unsecured #municipal board #communications and receiv… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

. @detroitpolice apprehended a city-commissioned artist painting a public #mural, believing he was vandalizing prop… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

. @CityRichmondVA Mayor @LevarStoney wants to ban #firearms on city-owned property in the wake of the recent shoot… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

With 40% of Americans 15 and up being obese, the U.S. has the largest #obesity rate of adults in the world, accordi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

#SanFrancisco has become the first city in the country to ban the sale of e-cigarettes despite opposition from loca… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

School and neighborhood ranking site @NicheSocial used @uscensusbureau #data to determine which U.S. #counties have… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…