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Newsletter Archives > State & Local Week in Review - Issue 20, 6/24/08
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States and Locals One Step Closer to GSA Schedule 84

Source: INPUT B2G Exchange Blog

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Local Preparedness Acquisition Act, giving states and localities access to GSA Schedule 84. However, states will have to make accommodations for their agencies and local governments to take advantage of it. » Read Blog

“Now that Schedule 70 has paved the way, and Schedule 84 seems eminent, it would be nice to think that GSA's full quiver of purchasing options will eventually be available to state and local buyers.” -Jason Sajko, Senior Analyst, General Government Services

Kolodner Says NHIN “Has A Dial Tone”

Source: INPUT B2G Exchange Blog

Dr. Robert Kolodner, head of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), reports the first set of health information exchanges (HIEs) will share real data through the Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN) in 2009. » Read Blog

“Dr. Kolodner’s plans speak to the critical components needed to reach the health care tipping point, including governance, adoption, and standards. But will the next Congress and Administration substantiate these plans?” -Sherry Ashby, Principal Analyst, Health Care and Social Services

Medicaid Management Information Systems -- A Time of Generational Change

Source: INPUT B2G Exchange Blog

The majority of states outsource the operation of their MMIS systems to fiscal-agent vendors and over 20 of these contracts are coming up for re-compete during the next five years. » Read Blog

“MMIS is a market many thought "locked up" by a few big systems integrators/outsourcers. But that's changing. The next 5 years could be a window of opportunity for companies that want a piece of the action.” -Schalene Dagutis, Vice President, State & Local Information Services

NY DCJS Releases RFP for Statewide Automatic Biometric Identification System Estimated at $24M

Source: INPUT B2G Exchange Blog

New York State released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to replace the existing Statewide Automated Fingerprint Identification System (SAFIS), which is contracted through Sagem Morpho Inc. » Read Blog

“The state budget included $24 million of funding for fingerprint identification and technology. INPUT expects this contract to be highly competitive among many large identity solution companies.” -Jeff Webster, Analyst, Homeland Security & Justice/Public Safety

Citizen Outreach on Government Performance and Financial Condition

Source: INPUT B2G Exchange Blog

The Association of Government Accountants (AGA) hopes to raise awareness and educate governments and citizens on the benefits of increased government accountability and transparency. » Read Blog

“The clear and straightforward format of annual performance reports appear to be gaining traction among policymakers and the public by simply answering the question, "Are we better off today than last year?"” -Angie Ross, Analyst, General Government Services