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The Fourth Estate Beckons
When I made the decision to move away from accepting sponsors for this blog it was part of a longer-term plan. As many of you already know, I have been at times critical of what I consider to be the absence of real objectivity in the coverage of our industry. It is not that there […]
Posted in: News & Updates
Who won Arizona?
March 30, 2017
Earlier this week I had been made aware of recent developments in Arizona. While I was told to whom the State had awarded the contract for the RFP referenced in my July 26th, 2016 post titled Periscope Letter Protesting Arizona RFP Eye Opening, I am waiting to reveal this information until I have had the opportunity to […]
Posted in: News & Updates, Public Sector Procurement
Interview with SCC County Exec Smith Regarding KPMG Contract Subdued But Interesting
March 24, 2017
In a subdued (perhaps uneasy) but seemingly earnest manner Santa Clara County Executive Jeffrey Smith joined me on the PI Window On The World show yesterday to discuss concerns surrounding the recent extension of a KPMG contract to shore up the County’s procurement practice. (Click Image Below To Listen To Interview.) This is definitely an […]
Posted in: News & Updates, Public Sector Procurement
A Questionable Quote #4
March 17, 2017
Whenever I cover a story, I do not seek an outcome one way or the other, I simply pursue the truth and follow where it leads. For example, and as is the case with every story I cover, with the Santa Clara County KPMG controversy, I would be no less pleased to discover that they […]
Posted in: Commentary
Top Public Sector Procurement Expert: Santa Clara $2 Million KPMG Extension Makes No Sense
March 15, 2017
I must admit that I am not often stumped by what happens in the world of procurement. Surprised yes, disappointed without question, but outright stumped rarely. Unfortunately or fortunately – depending on your perspective, what is happening in Santa Clara regarding the $2 million KPMG extension is one of those rare moments. In times like […]
Posted in: News & Updates, Public Sector Procurement
Should Public Sector Procurement Be Outsourced To Private Enterprise?
March 15, 2017
Talk of privatizing or outsourcing the public sector procurement function is nothing new. Referring to a post I had written on this blog back in October 2007, Dr. Ronald Utt had actually proposed the privatization of the General Services Administration or GSA through an employee buyout. In a Heritage Foundation paper dated May 26, 1995, […]
Posted in: News & Updates, Public Sector Procurement
Santa Clara County Exec Jeffrey Smith Agrees To Interview
March 14, 2017
Jeffrey Smith’s response to my e-mail requesting an interview was succinct and to the point; “This week is tough, is next week ok.” I had reached out to County Executive Smith regarding my March 12th post; Santa Clara KPMG Expenditure Raises Red Flags. When he responded last night indicating his willingness to talk, I was encouraged, […]
Posted in: News & Updates, Public Sector Procurement
Santa Clara KPMG Expenditure Raises Red Flags
March 12, 2017
Back in June of last year, I wrote a post regarding Santa Clara’s procurement practice titled “I Have Waited Nearly 10 Years For This To Happen . . . The Santa Clara Story“. In that article, I drew comparisons between Virginia’s highly successful eVA program and the program that had been successfully implemented by the County. […]
Posted in: News & Updates, Public Sector Procurement
Will The Masterclass Model Work For Procurement? Absolutely!
March 8, 2017
I remember talking with Tim Cummins from IACCM, who had expressed the opinion that for associations to remain relevant and viable – especially with the Millennials, they had to move from the old paid membership model to an al la carte pay-as-you-use system. Besides finding Tim’s statement to be a courageous one, I also agreed with […]
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Interview withTHOMASNET President & CEO Tony Uphoff to kick off New Look & Sound PI Window Season on BTR
March 6, 2017
I will be kicking off of the new 2017 PI Window On The World radio season on #blogtalkradio a week from today on March 13th at 12 Noon ET. At that time, I will be talking with THOMASNET President and CEO, Tony Uphoff, regarding their new partnership with Dun & Bradstreet. Of course, it isn’t just […]
Posted in: News & Updates
Procurement Insights 
April 1, 2017
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