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Beijing Rules

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Opportunities to Enhance Implementation of the Redesigned Public Assistance Grant Program

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FEMA, an agency of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has obligated more than $36 billion in PA grants to state, local, and tribal governments to help communities recover and rebuild after major disasters since 2009. Further, costs are rising with disasters, such as Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria in 2017. FEMA recently redesigned how the PA program delivers assistance to state and
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Sustainable Development

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Government Contract Accounting Made Easy: The Uncomplicated Guide to Compliance, Pricing, and Profitability

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Government Contract Accounting is ConfusingAccounting is especially difficult for companies supporting the government, and businesses can quickly get into a mess. While the orange jumpsuits are generally reserved for fraud, bribery, or other egregious acts, you could end up with an unapproved system, disallowed costs, and be mired in a never-ending list of DCAA audits.This book simplifies these ... Read more

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Government Contract Accounting is ConfusingAccounting is especially difficult for companies supporting the government, and businesses can quickly get into a mess. While the orange jumpsuits are generally reserved for fraud, bribery, or other egregious acts, you could end up with an unapproved system, disallowed costs, and be mired in a never-ending list of DCAA audits.This book simplifies these
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PERSONNEL SECURITY CLEARANCES

Additional Actions Needed to Ensure Quality, Address Timeliness, and Reduce Investigation Backlog

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOD
A high-quality personnel security clearance process is necessary to minimize the risks of unauthorized disclosures of classified information and to help ensure that security-relevant information is identified and assessed. The passage of IRTPA initiated an effort to reform the security clearance process government-wide... ... Read more

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A high-quality personnel security clearance process is necessary to minimize the risks of unauthorized disclosures of classified information and to help ensure that security-relevant information is identified and assessed. The passage of IRTPA initiated an effort to reform the security clearance process government-wide...
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CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION

Additional Actions Are Essential for Assessing Cybersecurity Framework Adoption

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DHS
Our nation’s critical infrastructure includes the public and private systems and assets vital to national security, economic stability, and public health and safety. Federal policy identifies 16 critical infrastructure sectors, including the financial services, energy, transportation, and communications sectors. To better address cyberrelated risks to critical infrastructure, in 2014, NIST ... Read more

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Our nation’s critical infrastructure includes the public and private systems and assets vital to national security, economic stability, and public health and safety. Federal policy identifies 16 critical infrastructure sectors, including the financial services, energy, transportation, and communications sectors. To better address cyberrelated risks to critical infrastructure, in 2014, NIST
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NEXT GENERATION 911

National 911 Program Could Strengthen Efforts to Assist States

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOC
Each year, millions of Americans call 911 for help during emergencies. However, the nation’s legacy 911 system relies on aging infrastructure that is not designed to accommodate modern communications technologies. As a result, states and localities are upgrading to NG911, which offers improved capabilities, such as the ability to process images, audio files, and video. While deploying NG911 is the ... Read more

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Each year, millions of Americans call 911 for help during emergencies. However, the nation’s legacy 911 system relies on aging infrastructure that is not designed to accommodate modern communications technologies. As a result, states and localities are upgrading to NG911, which offers improved capabilities, such as the ability to process images, audio files, and video. While deploying NG911 is the
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS

FCC Should Improve Monitoring of Industry Efforts to Strengthen Wireless Network Resiliency

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - Independent
Americans increasingly rely on mobile wireless communications for safety-related communications like calling 911 and receiving weather alerts. Mobile wireless networks face risks from physical incidents including extreme weather events and intentional and accidental damage. For example, in 2017 several major hurricanes damaged wireless network infrastructure, leaving many U.S. citizens without ... Read more

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Americans increasingly rely on mobile wireless communications for safety-related communications like calling 911 and receiving weather alerts. Mobile wireless networks face risks from physical incidents including extreme weather events and intentional and accidental damage. For example, in 2017 several major hurricanes damaged wireless network infrastructure, leaving many U.S. citizens without
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The Mueller Report

by Robert S. Mueller ...

In the future, "The Mueller Report" may be judged as the most important document of our time. And no matter where you reside on the American political spectrum, you will probably agree that it will have far-reaching implications for the balance of power among the three coequal branches of government that create, administer, and apply the laws of our republic. "From the moment [the report] was ... Read more

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TRANSITIONING VETERANS

Coast Guard Needs to Improve Data Quality and Monitoring of Its Transition Assistance Program

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DHS
Thousands of Coast Guard servicemembers have left the military and transitioned into civilian life, and some of these new veterans may face significant challenges, such as finding and maintaining employment. To help them prepare, federal law mandated that DHS provide separating Coast Guard servicemembers with counseling, employment assistance, and information on veterans’ benefits through TAP. GAO ... Read more

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Thousands of Coast Guard servicemembers have left the military and transitioned into civilian life, and some of these new veterans may face significant challenges, such as finding and maintaining employment. To help them prepare, federal law mandated that DHS provide separating Coast Guard servicemembers with counseling, employment assistance, and information on veterans’ benefits through TAP. GAO
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Bankruptcy, bubbles and bailouts

The inside history of the Treasury since 1976

by Aeron Davis ...

Series series Manchester Capitalism
The Treasury is one of Britain’s oldest, most powerful and secretive institutions, one that has played a central role in shaping the country's economic system. But all too often it has escaped public scrutiny when it comes to investigating the ups and downs of the UK economy.When portrayed, it is usually as a bedrock of government stability in times of crisis, repeatedly rescuing the nation’s ... Read more

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The Treasury is one of Britain’s oldest, most powerful and secretive institutions, one that has played a central role in shaping the country's economic system. But all too often it has escaped public scrutiny when it comes to investigating the ups and downs of the UK economy.When portrayed, it is usually as a bedrock of government stability in times of crisis, repeatedly rescuing the nation’s
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MEDICAID

Further Action Needed to Expedite Use of National Data for Program Oversight

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DHHS
GAO and others have identified insufficiencies in state-reported Medicaid data that affect CMS’s ability to oversee the program effectively. Recent increases in improper payments—estimated at $36.7 billion in fiscal year 2017—exacerbate concerns about program oversight... ... Read more

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GAO and others have identified insufficiencies in state-reported Medicaid data that affect CMS’s ability to oversee the program effectively. Recent increases in improper payments—estimated at $36.7 billion in fiscal year 2017—exacerbate concerns about program oversight...
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DEMOCRACY ASSISTANCE

State Should Improve Accountability Over Funding; USAID Should Assess Whether New Processes Have Improved Award Documentation

by Hugues Dumont ...

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Supporting efforts to promote democracy has been a foreign policy priority for the U.S. government. In recent years, USAID and State have allocated about $2 billion per year toward democracy assistance overseas. Congress required USAID and State to each establish guidelines for and report on the use of contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements for certain democracy programs... ... Read more

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Supporting efforts to promote democracy has been a foreign policy priority for the U.S. government. In recent years, USAID and State have allocated about $2 billion per year toward democracy assistance overseas. Congress required USAID and State to each establish guidelines for and report on the use of contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements for certain democracy programs...
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MILITARY PERSONNEL

Additional Actions Needed to Address Gaps in Military Physician Specialties

by Hugues Dumont ...

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Because of nationwide shortages and other challenges, DOD offers programs and incentives to attract and retain more than 16,000 military physicians. DOD’s scholarship program, managed by the services, and its University (DOD’s sponsored medical school), are the department’s two primary programs for creating a pipeline of future military physicians... ... Read more

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Because of nationwide shortages and other challenges, DOD offers programs and incentives to attract and retain more than 16,000 military physicians. DOD’s scholarship program, managed by the services, and its University (DOD’s sponsored medical school), are the department’s two primary programs for creating a pipeline of future military physicians...
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VETERANS AFFAIRS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Historical Perspective on Health System Modernization Contracts and Update on Efforts to Address Key FITARA-Related Areas

by Hugues Dumont ...

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The use of IT is crucial to helping VA effectively serve the nation’s veterans and, each year, the department spends billions of dollars on its information systems and assets. However, VA has faced challenges spanning a number of critical initiatives related to modernizing its major systems. To improve all major federal agencies’ acquisitions and hold them accountable for reducing duplication and ... Read more

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The use of IT is crucial to helping VA effectively serve the nation’s veterans and, each year, the department spends billions of dollars on its information systems and assets. However, VA has faced challenges spanning a number of critical initiatives related to modernizing its major systems. To improve all major federal agencies’ acquisitions and hold them accountable for reducing duplication and
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Wealth of Nations (Active TOC) (A to Z Classics)

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**With A to Z Classics, discover or rediscover all the classics of literature.Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML)** and in the end of book include a bonus link to the free audiobook.Adam Smith's masterpiece, first published in 1776, is the foundation of modern economic thought and remains the single most important account of the rise of, and the principles behind, modern capitalism. Written ... Read more

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**With A to Z Classics, discover or rediscover all the classics of literature.Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML)** and in the end of book include a bonus link to the free audiobook.Adam Smith's masterpiece, first published in 1776, is the foundation of modern economic thought and remains the single most important account of the rise of, and the principles behind, modern capitalism. Written
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Leading-Edge Research in Public Sector Innovation

Structure, Dynamics, Values and Outcomes

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Government and non-profit innovation has emerged as a strong cross-disciplinary research field with its own schools of study. Innovation is studied in fields and organizations that are open to trying out new policies, programs and processes. In twenty-two years of publication, The Innovation Journal: The Public Sector Innovation Journal (TIJ) has published papers and books discussing theory, ... Read more

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Government and non-profit innovation has emerged as a strong cross-disciplinary research field with its own schools of study. Innovation is studied in fields and organizations that are open to trying out new policies, programs and processes. In twenty-two years of publication, The Innovation Journal: The Public Sector Innovation Journal (TIJ) has published papers and books discussing theory,
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COMMUNITY BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS

Regulators Could Take Additional Steps to Address Compliance Burdens

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOTreasury
In recent decades, many new regulations intended to strengthen financial soundness, improve consumer protections, and aid anti-money laundering efforts were implemented for financial institutions. Smaller community banks and credit unions must comply with some of the regulations, but compliance can be more challenging and costly for these institutions. GAO examined (1) the regulations community ... Read more

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In recent decades, many new regulations intended to strengthen financial soundness, improve consumer protections, and aid anti-money laundering efforts were implemented for financial institutions. Smaller community banks and credit unions must comply with some of the regulations, but compliance can be more challenging and costly for these institutions. GAO examined (1) the regulations community
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Freedom of Information Act

Federal Court Decisions Have Not Required the Office of Special Counsel to Initiate Disciplinary Actions for the Improper Withholding of Records

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOJ
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Freedom of Information Act: Federal Court Decisions Have Not Required the Office of Special Counsel to Initiate Disciplinary Actions for the Improper Withholding of Records
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Rompere la gabbia

Sovranità monetaria e rinegoziazione del debito contro la crisi

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Mentre la crisi chiude le fabbriche e gli enti pubblici, crea disoccupati, distrugge i residui dello Stato sociale e affama i nostri portafogli si resta spesso disorientati sia dal linguaggio volutamente astruso dei mass media e dei politici, sia dal girare a vuoto delle “proposte” via via avanzate: per ogni passo in avanti accennato, la risposta è sempre “dobbiamo trovare le risorse”, come a dire ... Read more

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Mentre la crisi chiude le fabbriche e gli enti pubblici, crea disoccupati, distrugge i residui dello Stato sociale e affama i nostri portafogli si resta spesso disorientati sia dal linguaggio volutamente astruso dei mass media e dei politici, sia dal girare a vuoto delle “proposte” via via avanzate: per ogni passo in avanti accennato, la risposta è sempre “dobbiamo trovare le risorse”, come a dire
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National Accounts of OECD Countries, Financial Balance Sheets 2010

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The National Accounts of OECD Countries, Financial Balance Sheets includes financial stocks (both financial assets and liabilities), by institutional sector (non-financial corporations, financial corporations, general government, households and non-profit institutions serving households, total economy and rest of the world) and by financial instrument. ... Read more

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The National Accounts of OECD Countries, Financial Balance Sheets includes financial stocks (both financial assets and liabilities), by institutional sector (non-financial corporations, financial corporations, general government, households and non-profit institutions serving households, total economy and rest of the world) and by financial instrument.
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FEDERAL REGULATIONS

Opportunities to Improve the Effectiveness and Transparency of Regulatory and Guidance Practices

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - EOP
Congress has often asked GAO to evaluate the implementation of procedural and analytical requirements that apply to agencies’ rulemaking and guidance processes. The importance of improving the transparency of those processes, including providing public participation and sufficient oversight, is a common theme throughout GAO’s body of work on federal regulation... ... Read more

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Congress has often asked GAO to evaluate the implementation of procedural and analytical requirements that apply to agencies’ rulemaking and guidance processes. The importance of improving the transparency of those processes, including providing public participation and sufficient oversight, is a common theme throughout GAO’s body of work on federal regulation...
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El proceso de armonización en la contabilidad gubernamental en México

by Juan Carlos Martínez Verdugo, Ismael Mario Gastélum Castro ...

En esta obra se analiza el proceso de difusión de las Normas Internacionales de Contabilidad para el Sector Público (NICSP) y su armonización, considerando sus antecedentes y la manera en que ha evolucionado, con especial referencia a la nueva gestión pública y la relevancia del proceso de modernización contable de las entidades públicas. Se destaca la importancia de los pasos a seguir en la ... Read more

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En esta obra se analiza el proceso de difusión de las Normas Internacionales de Contabilidad para el Sector Público (NICSP) y su armonización, considerando sus antecedentes y la manera en que ha evolucionado, con especial referencia a la nueva gestión pública y la relevancia del proceso de modernización contable de las entidades públicas. Se destaca la importancia de los pasos a seguir en la
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DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE

Action Needed to Increase the Reliability of Construction Cost Estimates

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOD
Between fiscal years 2005 and 2016, Congress annually appropriated between $2.5 to $9.6 billion in MILCON funding for the active component of the U.S. military to use for projects worldwide. Reliable project construction cost estimates are of great importance, since those estimates drive these appropriations... ... Read more

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Between fiscal years 2005 and 2016, Congress annually appropriated between $2.5 to $9.6 billion in MILCON funding for the active component of the U.S. military to use for projects worldwide. Reliable project construction cost estimates are of great importance, since those estimates drive these appropriations...
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