Public Trust

The Federal Housing Finance Agency published a plan on September 30, 2025, outlining how it will align its use of SI with OMB Memorandum M-25-21 and applicable statutory requirements. The plan describes agency direction rather than a procurement action: it identifies no funding, awards, solicitations, deadlines, or new contractor obligations.

Federal authorities have sentenced three individuals for defrauding Chicago Public Schools. This case highlights the essential need for robust oversight in education procurement to safeguard public funds and ensure accountability.

African experts highlight significant risks of AI chatbots on political issues, jeopardizing public trust. The need for inclusive AI solutions presents a procurement opportunity for contractors to design culturally relevant systems and address existing data gaps.

New Zealand's push for sustainable data centres presents significant procurement opportunities in construction and IT services. Collaboration among government and industry leaders will be essential in ensuring sustainable practices and resource management as the sector expands.

A coalition of governors, including Connecticut's Ned Lamont, is urging USPS to maintain mail-in voting. They warn that proposed changes could disrupt elections and disenfranchise voters, necessitating careful procurement considerations for election logistics.

Congress has heightened scrutiny over a significant $1.6 billion tungsten mining contract in Kazakhstan linked to the Trump family. This investigation reflects growing concern over potential conflicts of interest and could lead to stricter procurement policies affecting politically connected contractors.