The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) and the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) are pleased to announce the release of their joint publication, AI-Powered Procurement: Harnessing AI’s Potential for More Efficient State Procurement Practices. The report sheds light on how public sector organizations can adopt artificial intelligence (AI) for automating routine tasks, improving decision-making, and reducing manual workloads—ultimately helping state agencies navigate limited resources and workforce challenges.

Through interviews with chief procurement officers (CPOs), chief information officers (CIOs), AI technology vendors and suppliers, and platform intermediary providers, the paper provides insight into:

• Unlocking AI potential
• Understanding the obstacles in AI deployment
• Best practices for AI adoption in public procurement
• A strategic pathway to AI integration

“AI has the power to transform state operations but requires coordinated efforts between CPOs and CIOs,” said Matt Oyer, NASPO’s chief learning officer. “As strategic partners, NASPO and NASCIO are committed to fostering these relationships and maximizing technology’s role in enhancing government operations and service delivery.”

“This report not only highlights the opportunities AI offers but also addresses the challenges of implementation, particularly around data privacy, ethics, and transparency,” said Amy Glasscock, NASCIO’s program director of innovation and emerging issues. “With careful planning and guidelines, states can implement AI in ways that deliver real value and uphold public trust and safety.”

To access the report, please click here.

About NASPO: The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) is a non-profit association dedicated to advancing public procurement through leadership, excellence, and integrity. It is made up of the directors of the central purchasing offices in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and territories of the United States. NASPO is an organization that helps its members achieve success as public procurement leaders through the promotion of best practices, education, professional development, research, and innovative procurement strategies. To learn more, please visit www.naspo.org.

About NASCIO: The National Association of State Chief Information Officers is the premier network and resource for state CIOs and a leading advocate for technology policy at all levels of government. NASCIO represents state chief information officers and information technology executives from the states, territories, and the District of Columbia. For more information about NASCIO visit www.nascio.org.

Media Contacts:

Kate Davila
Director of Marketing and Communications
National Association of State Procurement Officials
kdavila@naspo.org

Amy Glasscock
Program Director of Innovation and Emerging Issues
National Association of State Chief Information Officers
aglasscock@nascio.org