Policy, Data, Training & More 5th Annual FAS Transportation Forum OGP Updates Policy, Data, Training & More Lee Gregory, Deputy Policy Director Office of Asset & Transportation Management March 25, 2015
Policy Transportation Policy Division seeks to… Improve transportation management and effective, efficient and sustainable transportation operations By.. Data collection and analytics Collaborative, creative and innovative opportunities Leading to data driven decisions Resulting in… Enhanced contemporary policy and guidance
Amendments - Final Rules In Progress Policy Amendments - Final Rules 102-117 Subpart M - Transportation Officer Obligating Authority, September 16, 2014 102-117 Subpart H - International Transportation, Fly America, June 11, 2014 Amendments - Final Rules In Progress 102-117 Subpart K - Transportation Reporting - Recommended annual transportation reporting by agencies for freight, cargo and household goods for data not reported to GSA.
Amendments –Proposed Rules In Progress Policy Amendments –Proposed Rules In Progress 41 CFR 102-118 Phase 1 – Subpart A – General; Subpart D -Prepayment Audit of Transportation Services, and Subpart E–Postpayment Transportation Audits.
Policy Bulletins – Issued GSA Delegation of Authority for Procurement of Transportation (Freight and Cargo, Including Household Goods) and Traffic Management Services, September 16, 2014.
Bulletins – In Progress Policy Bulletins – In Progress Transportation Reporting - Provides guidance and direction on transportation reporting. Component of the three legged stool with FMR Amendment and Web-based IT Data Collection System. Transportation Procurement - Information on the transportation rate tender and contract procurements.
41 CFR 102-117 Transportation Management Policy Regulatory Reviews 41 CFR 102-117 Transportation Management Review planned in two phases, 1st Phase planned to begin FY 2016 2nd Phase planned to begin when the 1st Phase Proposed Rule starts the GSA review process Lee
41 CFR 102-118 Transportation Payment and Audit Policy Regulatory Reviews 41 CFR 102-118 Transportation Payment and Audit Phase I – FY14 – Completed, covered Subpart A-General, Subpart D-Prepayment Audit of Transportation Services, and Subpart E–Postpayment Transportation Audits Phase II – FY 15 – In progress Subpart A-General, Subpart B-Ordering & Payment; Subpart C-Use of Government Billing Documents and Subpart F-F-Claims and Appeal Procedures
Transportation Data Initiative Why? Transparency and Accountability Sustainability and GHG How? Public sources Data already provided to GSA Agencies Lee
Data External FAS FITS OMB OC22 Data (Obligations) USASpending.gov (Contracting) Other Sources? FAS TPI PPE (Syncada) Audits (TARPS & ARTS) FITS Agency Input for some information; corrections and verification
Transportation Data Initiative When? Current development Ramp up from FY 2016 Outcome and Impact? Improved agency oversight & management. Enhanced Governmentwide transportation policies to make transportation management programs more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable. Lee
Training Training » Amendments » Bulletins Planned Transportation Officer Obligating Authority International Transportation, Fly America Transportation Reporting » Bulletins Planned Delegation of Authority
Training Training » Amendments » Bulletins Planned Transportation Officer Obligating Authority International Transportation, Fly America Transportation Reporting » Bulletins Planned Delegation of Authority
Federal Transportation Officer Training Program » Amendments Transportation Officer Obligating Authority International Transportation, Fly America Transportation Reporting » Bulletins Planned Delegation of Authority Federal Transportation Officer Training Program Basic Course, Level 1 – 12 sessions, 22.5 CLPs Intermediate Course, Level 2 – 9 Sessions, 21 CLPs Advanced Course , Level 3 – 5 sessions, 16.5 CLPs
Basic Course, Level 1 – 12 sessions, 22.5 CLPs Training Training » Amendments Transportation Officer Obligating Authority International Transportation, Fly America Transportation Reporting » Bulletins Planned Delegation of Authority Basic Course, Level 1 – 12 sessions, 22.5 CLPs Introduction to Federal Transportation Management Roles Associated with Federal Transportation Modes of Transportation Domestic Transportation International Transportation Hazardous Materials Transportation
Basic Course, Level 1 – 12 sessions, 22.5 CLPs Training Training » Amendments Transportation Officer Obligating Authority International Transportation, Fly America Transportation Reporting » Bulletins Planned Delegation of Authority Basic Course, Level 1 – 12 sessions, 22.5 CLPs Payments and Audits of Transportation Services Temporary Nonuse, Suspension and Debarment Claims Laws, Rules and Regulations Sustainable Transportation Household Goods
Intermediate Course, Level 2 – 9 Sessions, 21 CLPs Training Training » Amendments Transportation Officer Obligating Authority International Transportation, Fly America Transportation Reporting » Bulletins Planned Delegation of Authority Intermediate Course, Level 2 – 9 Sessions, 21 CLPs Determining Best Value in Transportation Tenders of Service One-Time-Only Rates Transportation Contracts International Freight Shipments and Customs
Intermediate Course, Level 2 – 9 Sessions, 21 CLPs Training Training » Amendments Transportation Officer Obligating Authority International Transportation, Fly America Transportation Reporting » Bulletins Planned Delegation of Authority Intermediate Course, Level 2 – 9 Sessions, 21 CLPs Small Package Transportation Packing and Marking Shipments Special Requirements and Accessorials Customer Relationships
Advanced Course, Level 3 – 5 sessions, 16.5 CLPs Training Training » Amendments Transportation Officer Obligating Authority International Transportation, Fly America Transportation Reporting » Bulletins Planned Delegation of Authority Advanced Course, Level 3 – 5 sessions, 16.5 CLPs Ownership and Title Transfer, Liability, and Insurance Transportation Analysis Financial Issues Managing the Agency Transportation Program Carrier Management and Rating
Training Training » Amendments » Bulletins Planned Transportation Officer Obligating Authority International Transportation, Fly America Transportation Reporting » Bulletins Planned Delegation of Authority
Training Training » Amendments » Bulletins Planned Transportation Officer Obligating Authority International Transportation, Fly America Transportation Reporting » Bulletins Planned Delegation of Authority
Governmentwide Transportation Policy Council (GTPC) & More Governmentwide Transportation Policy Council (GTPC) Over 24 agencies with 94 representatives Provides for exchange of information Recommends policy Strategic and operational development Lois begin then Lee go into detail
Communication & Outreach & More Communication & Outreach www.gsa.gov/transportationpolicy GSA-OGP-Transportationpolicy@gsa.gov GovDelivery Meeting Space Outreach Lois begin then Lee go into detail
Thank you! Transportation Policy Lois Mandell, Director Lois.mandell@gsa.gov 202-501-2735 Lee Gregory, Deputy Director Lee.gregory@gsa.gov 202-507-0871 Transportation Policy Office of Asset and Transportation Management GSA-OGP-TransportationPolicy@gsa.gov gsa.gov/transportationpolicy