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May 8, 2008 |
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eNewsletter is a roundup of government-related news targeted to local,
state and federal government. Topics include major contracts awarded by
local, state and federal government agencies; product trends and
innovations; government best practices and resources; and political and
regulatory developments affecting government purchasing activities. Go
to www.govpro.com to view the latest
products, daily news and government suppliers. |
In This
Issue
Read how state, local and federal governments have met and transcended
various challenges through fresh thinking and creative application of
information technology.
Click Here for your copy of IBM's Top Public Sector
Innovators Report.
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Product of the Week
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car®.
Delivering Fleet Support In A Whole New Way.
Our founder, Jack Taylor, is a decorated WWII navy pilot who flew off
the decks
of the U.S.S. Enterprise. Our name embodies our ongoing
commitment to those who serve our nation.
Enterprise offers:
- GSA Approved Rates - GSA Schedule 48-411-2, Contract GS-33F-0015S
- Official Government Travel Supplier for TDY use
- More than 6,500 locations
- More than 700,000 vehicles, including hybrid and flex fuel vehicles
- Customized billing services upon request
- Quarterly and ad-hoc reporting services
- 24/7/365 telephone reservation and customer service assistance
- Driver and roadside assistance
- High-volume, long-term rental discounts
- Dedicated to serving government accounts
You'll find the right car, truck, van or SUV at Enterprise.
Call 1 866 677-4019 or visit enterprise.com/usgov for more details.
PROUD TO SERVE THOSE WHO SERVE.
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OMB memo to federal agencies:
Tighten charge card controls
By Michael Keating
Soon after a Government Accountability Office (GAO) audit concluded
that there is widespread misuse of purchasing cards within the federal
government, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has directed
federal agencies to tighten their fiscal controls. The memo is latest
shoe to drop over government credit card abuse.
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For a FREE consultation call 800-662-5021. For more information, visit
www.bird-x.com.
Security Seals
Carlton offers highly effective, extremely durable, and tamper evident
seals of all types to fit your safety and security needs. These seals
provide a reliable method for tracking shipments and meet or exceed all
minimum strength requirements for compliance. We also offer large
readable numbers on bar-coded seals for easy visual inspections. Our
tough, tamper-resistant seals are available in all sizes, shapes,
colors, and many with customized wording or numbering.
1-800-231-5988; 24 hour fax 1-800-231-5934; email:
sales@carltonusa.com; www.carltonusa.com.
Carlton Industries, L.P., 4225 West State Highway 71, La Grange, TX
78945
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New
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