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October 2006

Whistle Blowers Enforce Procurement Ethics

Oct 23, 2006 12:00 AM, By Kristin Atwater

Two procurement professionals, Janet A. Garrison and Herb F. Hyman, share similar stories. During the course of their employment with public entities...

A Case Study: Mesh Networking Supports Public Safety Communications

Oct 23, 2006 12:00 AM, By Ryan Canning

As Department of Homeland Security (DHS) develops a national strategy and standards for public safety communications, local entities find ways to overcome the challenges created by different applications, hardware, frequencies, and ranges of operation. ...

Here's a Bright Idea Energy Efficient Lighting for Home and Office

Oct 23, 2006 12:00 AM, By Scot Case

Looking for an easy way to explain green purchasing to political appointees, supervisors, colleagues, family and friends? Try the simple CFL, the energy-efficient...

San Diego County "Reverses" Ways

Oct 23, 2006 12:00 AM, By Katherine Frisch

The County of San Diego's Department of Purchasing and Contracting has embarked on a vision to "be the best business run by a government." Over the past...

True Competition

Oct 23, 2006 12:00 AM, By Government Procurement Contributor

By Frederick Marks, CPPO, VCO The perception of propriety and integrity in awarding public contracts is critical to a public body's ability to maintain...

With New Legislation, Comes Decision Time

Oct 23, 2006 12:00 AM, By Katherine Frisch

Legislation promises to usher in a new era of efficiency and cost savings for thousands of Pennsylvania counties, municipalities, school districts, and...