Kinzie Gaunce, Author at NASPO

The Contract Doesn’t Fail—The Management Does: Lessons for Modern Procurement

Successful technology contracts depend on much more than well-written terms and conditions.

As government agencies increasingly adopt cloud-based technologies, traditional procurement models are evolving.

We’re joined by Samantha Willis, Chief Procurement Officer for the State of West Virginia, to unpack what state… Continue reading What Every New Chief Procurement Officer Needs to Know About Leadership

Cyber liability insurance helps states manage breach costs, strengthen procurement decisions, and maintain essential services. Check out NASPO’s… Continue reading The Case for Cyber Insurance in State Government

What if government buying felt fast, fair, and transparent—and actually powered economic growth? We sit down with New… Continue reading Data, Dashboards, and Decisions: New York’s New Procurement Model

What if public procurement felt less like red tape and more like a strategic engine that delivers real… Continue reading From Red Tape to Results: Reinventing Public Procurement

With Delbert Singleton Jr. and Stacy Adams, we dive into South Carolina’s competitive negotiations model—a source selection method… Continue reading Competitive Negotiations: A Playbook for High-Risk Public Procurements

In part one of our discussion with Sherry Neas, Division Director of Shared Services for North Dakota’s OMB,… Continue reading Procurement Legislation 101: How to Prepare Before It Slows You Down

What if you could cut overdue bids by more than half without buying a new e-procurement system? We… Continue reading No Reds, No Regrets: Turning Procurement into a Friendly Race