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Diversity management: trends and practices in the financial services industry and agencies after the recent financial crisis: report to the
ISBN: 9781974202058 / Angielski / Miękka / 118 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " As the U.S. workforce has become increasingly diverse, many private- and public-sector entities recognize the importance of recruiting and retaining minorities and women for management-level positions to improve their business. The 2007-2009 financial crisis has renewed questions about commitment within the financial services industry (e.g., banking and securities) to workforce diversity. The Dodd-Frank Act required that eight federal financial agencies and the Federal Reserve Banks implement provisions to support workforce and contractor diversity. GAO was asked to review trends and...
" As the U.S. workforce has become increasingly diverse, many private- and public-sector entities recognize the importance of recruiting and retaining...
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Department of Energy: better information needed to determine if nonmajor projects meet performance targets: report to congressional committe
ISBN: 9781974202331 / Angielski / Miękka / 62 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " As of February 2011, EM and NNSA remained on GAO's high-risk list for contracting and project management. These two offices manage numerous construction and cleanup projects that each cost less than $750 million and are called nonmajor projects. DOE requires its program offices to establish performance targets for the expected scope, cost, and completion date of each project before starting construction or cleanup. GAO has encouraged federal agencies to use strategic workforce planning to help them meet present and future mission requirements. Two key elements of workforce planning are to...
" As of February 2011, EM and NNSA remained on GAO's high-risk list for contracting and project management. These two offices manage numerous construc...
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Farm programs: changes are needed to eligibility requirements for being actively involved in farming: report to the Ranking Member, C
ISBN: 9781974202522 / Angielski / Miękka / 62 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " Agricultural producers receive about $5 billion annually in farm program payments for which being actively engaged in farming is required by the Farm Program Payments Integrity Act. GAO was asked to review FSA's processes for implementing actively engaged in farming regulations to determine payment eligibility. This report examines, among other things, (1) FSA's compliance reviews of farming operation members' claimed contributions of active personal management and personal labor and (2) FSA state offices' timeliness in completing and reporting compliance reviews and their results. GAO...
" Agricultural producers receive about $5 billion annually in farm program payments for which being actively engaged in farming is required by the Far...
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VA health care: improvements needed in processes used to address providers actions that contribute to adverse events: report to congre
ISBN: 9781974202645 / Angielski / Miękka / 52 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " Adverse events-clinical incidents that may pose the risk of injury to a patient as the result of a medical intervention, rather than the patient's underlying health condition-can occur in all health care delivery settings. VAMCs can use one or more of the protected (confidential and nonpunitive) and nonprotected processes to evaluate the role of individual providers in adverse events. GAO was asked to review the extent to which processes used to respond to adverse events are carried out across VAMCs. In this report, GAO examined (1) VAMCs' adherence to VHA's protected peer review process,...
" Adverse events-clinical incidents that may pose the risk of injury to a patient as the result of a medical intervention, rather than the patient's u...
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National Mediation Board: strengthening planning and controls could better facilitate rail and air labor relations: report to congressional comm
ISBN: 9781974203178 / Angielski / Miękka / 72 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " A small federal agency, NMB facilitates labor relations in two key transportation sectors-railroads and airlines- through mediation and arbitration of labor disputes and overseeing union elections. Established under the Railway Labor Act, NMB's primary responsibility is to prevent work stoppages in these critical industries. The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 required GAO to evaluate NMB programs and activities. GAO examined NMB's (1) strategic planning and performance measurement practices; (2) controls for key management areas; and (3) challenges, if any, in overseeing...
" A small federal agency, NMB facilitates labor relations in two key transportation sectors-railroads and airlines- through mediation and arbitration ...
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Decennial census: additional actions could improve the Census Bureau's ability to control costs for the 2020 census: report to congressi
ISBN: 9781974203246 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " A complete count of the nation's population is an enormous challenge requiring the U.S. Census Bureau (Bureau) to balance requirements for accuracy with the need to control escalating costs. The 2010 Census was the costliest U.S. Census in history at about $13 billion, and was about 56 percent more costly than the $8 billion cost of the 2000 Census (in 2010 dollars). The fundamental challenge facing the Bureau going forward is cost effectively counting a population that is growing steadily larger, more diverse and becoming increasingly difficult to enumerate. As requested, this report...
" A complete count of the nation's population is an enormous challenge requiring the U.S. Census Bureau (Bureau) to balance requirements for accuracy ...
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Overlap and duplication: federal inspections of entities registered with the Select Agent Program: report to congressional committees.
ISBN: 9781974203666 / Angielski / Miękka / 84 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "United States Government Accountability Office Highlights of GAO-13-154, a report to congressional committees January 2013 OVERLAP AND DUPLICATION Federal Inspections of Entities Registered with the Select Agent Program"
"United States Government Accountability Office Highlights of GAO-13-154, a report to congressional committees January 2013 OVERLAP AND DUPLICATION Fe...
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Armed Conflict in Syria: Overview and U.S. Response
ISBN: 9781974221271 / Angielski / Miękka / 46 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A deadly chemical weapons attack in Syria on April 4, 2017, and a U.S. military strike in response on April 6 returned the Syrian civil war-now in its seventh year-to the forefront of international attention. In response to the April 4 attack, some Members of Congress called for the United States to conduct a punitive military operation. These Members and some others since have praised President Trump's decision to launch a limited strike, although some also have called on the President to consult with Congress about Syria strategy. Other Members have questioned the President's authority to...
A deadly chemical weapons attack in Syria on April 4, 2017, and a U.S. military strike in response on April 6 returned the Syrian civil war-now in its...
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Oil and gas management: Interior's reorganization complete, but challenges remain in implementing new requirements: report to congressional re
ISBN: 9781974226542 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico resulting in 11 deaths, serious injuries, and the largest marine oil spill in U.S. history. Interior, which oversees offshore oil and gas activities, initiated a number of reforms following the incident to improve its oversight. This report assesses (1) Interior's reorganization of its oversight of offshore oil and gas activities; (2) how key policy changes Interior has implemented since this incident have affected Interior's environmental analyses, plan reviews, and drilling permit reviews; (3) the extent...
" On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico resulting in 11 deaths, serious injuries, and the largest marin...
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Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund: transparency of balances and controls over equitable sharing should be improved: report to congressional requesters.
ISBN: 9781974229444 / Angielski / Miękka / 58 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " Every year, federal law enforcement agencies seize millions of dollars in assets in the course of investigations. The AFF was established to receive the proceeds of forfeiture and holds more than $1 billion in assets. DOJ uses the proceeds from forfeitures primarily to cover the costs of forfeiture activities. DOJ also shares forfeiture proceeds with state and local agencies that participate in joint investigations through its equitable sharing program. GAO was asked to review (1) AFF's revenues and expenditures from fiscal years 2003 through 2011 and DOJ's processes for carrying over funds...
" Every year, federal law enforcement agencies seize millions of dollars in assets in the course of investigations. The AFF was established to receive...
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Security clearances: agencies need clearly defined policy for determining civilian position requirements: report to the Ranking Member, Com
ISBN: 9781974229642 / Angielski / Miękka / 56 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " Security clearances allow personnel access to classified information that, through unauthorized disclosure, can, in some cases, cause exceptionally grave damage to U.S. national security. In 2011, the DNI reported that over 4.8 million federal government and contractor employees held or were eligible for a clearance. To safeguard classified data and manage costs, agencies need an effective process to determine whether civilian positions require a clearance. GAO was asked to examine the extent to which the executive branch has established policies and procedures for agencies to use when (1)...
" Security clearances allow personnel access to classified information that, through unauthorized disclosure, can, in some cases, cause exceptionally ...
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Workplace safety and health: better OSHA guidance needed on safety incentive programs: report to congressional requesters.
ISBN: 9781974230822 / Angielski / Miękka / 52 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " OSHA relies on employer injury and illness records to target its enforcement efforts. Questions have been raised as to whether some safety incentive programs and other workplace safety policies may discourage workers' reporting of injuries and illnesses. GAO examined (1) what is known about the effect of workplace safety incentive programs and other workplace safety policies on injury and illness reporting, (2) the prevalence of safety incentive programs as well as other policies that may affect reporting, and (3) actions OSHA has taken to address how safety incentive programs and other...
" OSHA relies on employer injury and illness records to target its enforcement efforts. Questions have been raised as to whether some safety incentive...
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Intelligence community personnel: strategic approach for training requirements needed to guide Joint Duty Program: report to congressional requesters.
ISBN: 9781974230853 / Angielski / Miękka / 52 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " In the years following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Congress enacted the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, which gives the Director of National Intelligence the responsibility to establish a personnel rotational program (the Joint Duty Program) across the IC. The intended purpose is to facilitate IC personnel's understanding of the wide range of intelligence requirements, methods, users, and capabilities. GAO evaluated the extent to which (1) IC elements are participating in the Joint Duty Program, (2) the ODNI has developed a strategic framework to...
" In the years following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Congress enacted the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, w...
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Childrens health insurance: opportunities exist for improved access to affordable insurance: report to congressional requesters.
ISBN: 9781974232284 / Angielski / Miękka / 46 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " PPACA sought to increase access to affordable health insurance, and major provisions, such as a tax credit to offset the cost of private insurance premiums, will become effective in 2014. GAO estimated the extent to which (1) uninsured children would be eligible for Medicaid, CHIP, or the premium tax credit under PPACA, and (2) children would experience a change in eligibility among Medicaid, CHIP, and the premium tax credit under PPACA because of income changes. GAO also assessed CMS steps thus far to help states enroll children and related state challenges. GAO applied proposed and final...
" PPACA sought to increase access to affordable health insurance, and major provisions, such as a tax credit to offset the cost of private insurance p...
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2014 Yearbook of Immigration Statistics
ISBN: 9781539972327 / Angielski / Miękka / 34 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Statistical data on immigration have been published annually by the U.S. government since the 1860s. Over the years, the federal agencies responsible for reporting on immigration have changed, as have the content, format, and title of the annual publication. Currently, immigration data are published in the Yearbook of Immigration Statistics by the Office of Immigration Statistics in the Policy Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security. The 2014 Yearbook of Immigration Statistics consists of a compendium of tables organized by subject matter, including: Lawful Permanent Residents...
Statistical data on immigration have been published annually by the U.S. government since the 1860s. Over the years, the federal agencies responsible ...
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2016 Top Markets Report Medical Devices A Market Assessment Tool for U.S. Exporters U.S. Department of Commerce - International Trade Administration I
ISBN: 9781542347471 / Angielski / Miękka / 56 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Military health care, Army needs to improve oversight of Warrior Transition Units: report to congressional requesters.
ISBN: 9781973910725 / Angielski / Miękka / 56 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " The Army established its WTU program in 2007 after congressional interest and media coverage about substandard care for soldiers at the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The program is to coordinate care for soldiers recovering from serious physical and behavioral health conditions. As the WTU soldier population has declined, the Army has reduced its WTUs--from 45 in 2008 to a planned total of 14 by August 2016. The House Report accompanying a bill for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 included a provision for GAO to review the WTU program. GAO evaluated,...
" The Army established its WTU program in 2007 after congressional interest and media coverage about substandard care for soldiers at the former Walte...
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Information security, IRS needs to address control weaknesses that place financial and taxpayer data at risk: report to the Commissioner of Internal R
ISBN: 9781973973966 / Angielski / Miękka / 30 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " The IRS has a demanding responsibility in collecting taxes, processing tax returns, and enforcing the nation's tax laws. It relies extensively on computerized systems to support its financial and mission-related operations and on information security controls to protect the financial and sensitive taxpayer information that resides on those systems. As part of its audit of IRS's fiscal years 2013 and 2012 financial statements, GAO assessed whether controls over key financial and tax processing systems are effective in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of financial and...
" The IRS has a demanding responsibility in collecting taxes, processing tax returns, and enforcing the nation's tax laws. It relies extensively on co...
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Defense logistics, DOD has addressed most reporting requirements and continues to refine its asset visibility strategy: report to congressional commit
ISBN: 9781973977100 / Angielski / Miękka / 38 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "assessed DOD's 2014 Strategy and accompanying implementation plans submitted to Congress in response to the mandate, interviewed cognizant officials, and reviewed DOD's October 2015 Strategy. "
"assessed DOD's 2014 Strategy and accompanying implementation plans submitted to Congress in response to the mandate, interviewed cognizant officials,...
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Housing assistance: opportunities exist to increase collaboration and consider consolidation: report to congressional requesters.
ISBN: 9781974182954 / Angielski / Miękka / 100 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " The federal government plays a major role in providing housing assistance to homebuyers, renters, and state and local governments. It incurred about $170 billion in obligations for federal assistance and estimated forgone tax revenue in fiscal year 2010. However, fiscal realities raise questions about the efficiency of multiple housing programs and activities across federal agencies with similar goals, products, and sometimes parallel delivery systems. This report assesses the (1) extent to which there is overlap or fragmentation in selected housing programs, (2) federal collaborative...
" The federal government plays a major role in providing housing assistance to homebuyers, renters, and state and local governments. It incurred about...
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