Contract Insights

Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has preserved the public's right to request access to US Federal Agency contract records and data; the government of the United States is required to disclose federal agency records, including commercial or financial information. Learn about the Freedom of Information Act and how a public access portal for FOIA government contracts - coupled with the far-reaching power of leading-edge contract management software - can streamline requests for FOIA contracts.

The digital age of business processes is a double-edged sword; the sheer volume of information can either be a treasure trove or a labyrinthine nightmare, especially when it comes time to manage Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and public request records.

But fear not, for there is a beacon of hope that cuts through the fog of complexity: integrated CLM and FOIA request software. Let's embark on an engaging journey through the world of public records request software - integrated seamlessly with cloud-based contract management software - to discover how this innovative tool is revolutionizing access and compliance with advanced search/visibility, increased productivity, reduced cost, and ease of use.

A new school year brings a new wave of contracts, leaving contract administrators and procurement professionals juggling hundreds, or in some cases thousands, of contracts annually. This sheer volume of contracts brings tough challenges for community colleges such as lost contracts, lack of version tracking, and minimal visibility.

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is great if you don’t work in government and believe that, as a citizen, you should be entitled to knowledge of your government’s actions.  On the other hand, if you are a government contract administrator, complying with FOIA can be a time consuming process.  Especially if you are responsible for tracking the seemingly never ending supply of public records or determining if a contract record is, or is not, exempt to FOIA.