FINAL RULE: FAC 2005-83/FAR Case 2014-022 Increase in the Micro-purchase Threshold
Attached is a copy of the final rule (FAC 2005–83/FAR Case 2014–022) published in the Federal Register on July 2, 2105. This final rule, among other things, raises the micro-purchase threshold to $3,500 effective October 1, 2015. Please consider whether or not your agency will be adjusting purchase cardholder transaction limits, based on business needs, once this increase becomes effective.
White House Responds to Huge Hack of Federal Employee Data
By Priscilla Alvarez. National Journal. June 5, 2015
Computer hacks that expose the personal information of about four million people are, objectively, pretty bad. The White House knows this, and said Friday that officials are investigating a breach that was revealed this week.
The risk to computers posed by hackers, however, is "not news," White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said.
GSA Preps Next Iteration Of Federal Payment Card Program
GSA Preps Next Iteration Of Federal Payment Card Program By JoAnn DeLuna
http://m.businesstravelnews.com/3_article?guid=25589&t=1&s=1&from=1_tab1
March 23, 2015
GSA SmartPay Program Begins Roll Out of Secure, Chip & PIN Charge Cards
January 21, 2015
For Immediate Release:
January 21, 2015
Contact: cara.battaglini@gsa.gov
GSA SmartPay Program Begins Roll Out of Secure, Chip & PIN Charge Cards