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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Further Implementation of Recommendations Is Needed to Better Manage Acquisitions and Operations

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOC
The federal government plans to invest almost $96 billion in IT in fiscal year 2018. Historically, these investments have too often failed, incurred cost overruns and schedule slippages, or contributed little to mission-related outcomes. In December 2014, Congress and the President enacted FITARA, aimed at improving covered agencies' acquisitions of IT. Further, in February 2015, GAO added ... Read more

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The federal government plans to invest almost $96 billion in IT in fiscal year 2018. Historically, these investments have too often failed, incurred cost overruns and schedule slippages, or contributed little to mission-related outcomes. In December 2014, Congress and the President enacted FITARA, aimed at improving covered agencies' acquisitions of IT. Further, in February 2015, GAO added
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GAO “Yellow Book” Government Auditing Standards Technical Update April 2021

by United States Government, GAO ...

This United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) manual, GAO “Yellow Book” Government Auditing Standards Technical Update April 2021, is effective for financial audits, attestation engagements, and reviews of financial statements and for performance audits. This revision contains major changes from, and supersedes, the 2011 and 2018 revisions. ... Read more

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This United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) manual, GAO “Yellow Book” Government Auditing Standards Technical Update April 2021, is effective for financial audits, attestation engagements, and reviews of financial statements and for performance audits. This revision contains major changes from, and supersedes, the 2011 and 2018 revisions.
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LARGE BANK SUPERVISION

Improved Implementation of Federal Reserve Policies Could Help Mitigate Threats to Independence

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - Independent
The Board of Governors created LISCC in 2010, in the wake of the financial crisis of 2007–2009, to strengthen supervision of the largest U.S. financial institutions that pose the greatest risk to the economy. However, questions have been raised about the independence of the supervisory process and the risk of regulatory capture... ... Read more

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The Board of Governors created LISCC in 2010, in the wake of the financial crisis of 2007–2009, to strengthen supervision of the largest U.S. financial institutions that pose the greatest risk to the economy. However, questions have been raised about the independence of the supervisory process and the risk of regulatory capture...
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FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY

Agencies Make Some Use of Telework in Space Planning but Need Additional Guidance

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DHHS
Federal agencies are exploring ways to use telework as a tool to reduce the federal footprint and use space more efficiently. GAO was asked to examine the effects of telework on agencies’ space-planning efforts. In this report, GAO reviewed: (1) how the 23 civilian CFO Act agencies reported using telework in office space planning; (2) the specific ways selected agencies and GSA used telework in ... Read more

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Federal agencies are exploring ways to use telework as a tool to reduce the federal footprint and use space more efficiently. GAO was asked to examine the effects of telework on agencies’ space-planning efforts. In this report, GAO reviewed: (1) how the 23 civilian CFO Act agencies reported using telework in office space planning; (2) the specific ways selected agencies and GSA used telework in
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HOMELAND DEFENSE

Urgent Need for DOD and FAA to Address Risks and Improve Planning for Technology That Tracks Military Aircraft

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOD
DOD has until January 1, 2020, to equip its aircraft with ADS-B Out technology that would provide DOD, FAA, and private citizens the ability to track their flights in real-time and track flight patterns over time. This technology is a component of NextGen, a broader FAA initiative that seeks to modernize the current radar-driven, ground-based air transportation system into a satellite-driven space ... Read more

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DOD has until January 1, 2020, to equip its aircraft with ADS-B Out technology that would provide DOD, FAA, and private citizens the ability to track their flights in real-time and track flight patterns over time. This technology is a component of NextGen, a broader FAA initiative that seeks to modernize the current radar-driven, ground-based air transportation system into a satellite-driven space
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Resource and Achievement Trends

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOEducation
Education has primary responsibility for administering many federal elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education programs. The agency plays a key role in supporting educational opportunities for students and managing federal student aid programs. GAO was asked to review trends in resources and achievement at Education. This report provides information on:.. ... Read more

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Education has primary responsibility for administering many federal elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education programs. The agency plays a key role in supporting educational opportunities for students and managing federal student aid programs. GAO was asked to review trends in resources and achievement at Education. This report provides information on:..
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VA DISABILITY BENEFITS

Opportunities Exist to Better Ensure Successful Appeals Reform

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOVA
VA’s disability compensation program pays cash benefits to veterans with disabilities connected to their military service. In recent years, the number of appeals of VA’s benefit decisions has been rising. For decisions made on appeal in fiscal year 2017, veterans waited an average of 3 years for resolution by either VBA or the Board, and 7 years for resolution by the Board. The Veterans Appeals ... Read more

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VA’s disability compensation program pays cash benefits to veterans with disabilities connected to their military service. In recent years, the number of appeals of VA’s benefit decisions has been rising. For decisions made on appeal in fiscal year 2017, veterans waited an average of 3 years for resolution by either VBA or the Board, and 7 years for resolution by the Board. The Veterans Appeals
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RAIL TRANSIT

Federal Transit Administration Can Strengthen Safety Oversight by Improving Guidance to States

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOT
In 2012 and 2015, DOT was provided with additional authority to oversee the safety of rail transit. Within DOT, FTA is now implementing this authority. The DOT’s Office of Inspector General has reported, though, that FTA faces challenges in carrying out its enhanced safety oversight. FRA, also in DOT, has long carried out safety oversight of freight, intercity passenger, and commuter railroads... ... Read more

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In 2012 and 2015, DOT was provided with additional authority to oversee the safety of rail transit. Within DOT, FTA is now implementing this authority. The DOT’s Office of Inspector General has reported, though, that FTA faces challenges in carrying out its enhanced safety oversight. FRA, also in DOT, has long carried out safety oversight of freight, intercity passenger, and commuter railroads...
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La contabilidad en la administración pública

by César Augusto Rivera Apéstegui ...

It refers to governmental accounting. the fact is that the register are made with examples of budgeting and financial operations inside a public institution. ... Read more

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HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGES

Changes in Benchmark Plans and Premiums and Effects of Automatic Re-enrollment on Consumers’ Costs

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DHHS
During open enrollment, eligible returning consumers may re-enroll in their existing health insurance exchange plan or choose a different plan. Those who do not actively enroll in a plan may be automatically re-enrolled into a plan. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, automatic re-enrollment is intended to help ensure consumers’ continuity in coverage. However, some have ... Read more

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During open enrollment, eligible returning consumers may re-enroll in their existing health insurance exchange plan or choose a different plan. Those who do not actively enroll in a plan may be automatically re-enrolled into a plan. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, automatic re-enrollment is intended to help ensure consumers’ continuity in coverage. However, some have
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ELECTRONIC HEALTH INFORMATION

CMS Oversight of Medicare Beneficiary Data Security Needs Improvement

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DHHS
Recent data breaches have highlighted the importance of ensuring the security of health information, including Medicare beneficiary data. Such data are created, stored, and used by a wide variety of entities, such as health care providers, insurance companies, financial institutions, researchers, and others... ... Read more

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Recent data breaches have highlighted the importance of ensuring the security of health information, including Medicare beneficiary data. Such data are created, stored, and used by a wide variety of entities, such as health care providers, insurance companies, financial institutions, researchers, and others...
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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
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 ... Read more

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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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KC-46 TANKER MODERNIZATION

Program Cost Is Stable, but Schedule May Be Further Delayed

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOD
The KC-46 tanker modernization program, valued at about $44 billion, is among the Air Force’s highest acquisition priorities. Aerial refueling—the transfer of fuel from airborne tankers to combat and airlift forces—is critical to the U.S. military’s ability to effectively operate globally. The Air Force initiated the KC-46 program to replace about a third of its aging KC-135 aerial refueling fleet ... Read more

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The KC-46 tanker modernization program, valued at about $44 billion, is among the Air Force’s highest acquisition priorities. Aerial refueling—the transfer of fuel from airborne tankers to combat and airlift forces—is critical to the U.S. military’s ability to effectively operate globally. The Air Force initiated the KC-46 program to replace about a third of its aging KC-135 aerial refueling fleet
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MEDICAID

Opportunities for Improving Program Oversight

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DHHS
Medicaid, a joint federal-state health care program, is a significant component of federal and state budgets, with total estimated outlays of $596 billion in fiscal year 2017. The program’s size and diversity make it particularly vulnerable to improper payments. In fiscal year 2017, improper payments were an estimated $37 billion of federal Medicaid expenditures, an increase from an estimated $29 ... Read more

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Medicaid, a joint federal-state health care program, is a significant component of federal and state budgets, with total estimated outlays of $596 billion in fiscal year 2017. The program’s size and diversity make it particularly vulnerable to improper payments. In fiscal year 2017, improper payments were an estimated $37 billion of federal Medicaid expenditures, an increase from an estimated $29
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Management Report

Improvements Needed in the Bureau of the Fiscal Service’s Information System Controls

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOTreasury
In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the U.S. government, we audited and reported on the Schedules of Federal Debt Managed by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service (Fiscal Service) for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017, and 2016. As part of these audits, we performed a review of information system controls over key Fiscal Service financial systems that are ... Read more

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In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the U.S. government, we audited and reported on the Schedules of Federal Debt Managed by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service (Fiscal Service) for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017, and 2016. As part of these audits, we performed a review of information system controls over key Fiscal Service financial systems that are
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FOOD SAFETY

USDA Should Take Further Action to Reduce Pathogens in Meat and Poultry Products

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOA
The U.S. food supply is generally considered safe, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that Salmonella and Campylobacter in food cause about 2 million human illnesses per year in the United States. In 2014, GAO identified challenges USDA faced in reducing pathogens in poultry products, including standards that were outdated or nonexistent and limited control over ... Read more

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The U.S. food supply is generally considered safe, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that Salmonella and Campylobacter in food cause about 2 million human illnesses per year in the United States. In 2014, GAO identified challenges USDA faced in reducing pathogens in poultry products, including standards that were outdated or nonexistent and limited control over
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Unemployment Insurance

State Use of Warnings Related to Work Search Requirements Affects DOL’s Improper Payment Estimates

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOL
The Unemployment Insurance (UI) program provides temporary income support to eligible workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own. Individuals who claim unemployment are generally required to actively search for work as a condition of receiving benefits. However, the specific work search requirements—such as the number of weekly contacts a claimant must have with potential ... Read more

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The Unemployment Insurance (UI) program provides temporary income support to eligible workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own. Individuals who claim unemployment are generally required to actively search for work as a condition of receiving benefits. However, the specific work search requirements—such as the number of weekly contacts a claimant must have with potential
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COAST GUARD HEALTH RECORDS

Timely Acquisition of New System Is Critical to Overcoming Challenges with Paper Process

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DHS
In 2010, the Coast Guard initiated an effort—known as IHiS—to replace its aging EHR system with a new system that was to modernize various health care services for its nearly 50,000 military members. However, in October 2015, the Coast Guard announced that the modernization project would be canceled... ... Read more

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In 2010, the Coast Guard initiated an effort—known as IHiS—to replace its aging EHR system with a new system that was to modernize various health care services for its nearly 50,000 military members. However, in October 2015, the Coast Guard announced that the modernization project would be canceled...
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LLC & S-Corporation for Beginners 2024

[2-in-1] The Most Comprehensive Guide to Forming and Managing Your LLC & S-Corp | Includes Insider Tips & Secrets for Small Business Owners to Save on Taxes by Melville Astor

by Kyle E. Williams ...

Imagine you're a fledgling entrepreneur called Sarah, dreaming of turning your passion into a profitable firm. One day, Sarah's acquaintance advises she explore incorporating an LLC or an S-Corporation for her enterprise. Feeling confused in a sea of legal language and tax complications, Sarah goes to the most thorough reference available: "LLC & S-Corporation for Beginners." As she digs into its ... Read more

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Imagine you're a fledgling entrepreneur called Sarah, dreaming of turning your passion into a profitable firm. One day, Sarah's acquaintance advises she explore incorporating an LLC or an S-Corporation for her enterprise. Feeling confused in a sea of legal language and tax complications, Sarah goes to the most thorough reference available: "LLC & S-Corporation for Beginners." As she digs into its
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PREVENTING DRUG ABUSE

Low Participation by Pharmacies and Other Entities as Voluntary Collectors of Unused Prescription Drugs

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOJ
In 2015, 3.8 million Americans reported misusing prescription drugs within the last month, and deaths from prescription opioids have more than quadrupled since 1999. About half of the people who reported misusing prescription drugs in 2015 received them from a friend or relative... ... Read more

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In 2015, 3.8 million Americans reported misusing prescription drugs within the last month, and deaths from prescription opioids have more than quadrupled since 1999. About half of the people who reported misusing prescription drugs in 2015 received them from a friend or relative...
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COAST GUARD HEALTH RECORDS

Timely Acquisition of New System Is Critical to Overcoming Challenges with Paper Process

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DHS
In 2010, the Coast Guard initiated an effort—known as IHiS—to replace its aging EHR system with a suite of modernized systems that was to automate various health care services for its nearly 50,000 military members. However, in October 2015, the Coast Guard announced that the modernization project would be canceled... ... Read more

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In 2010, the Coast Guard initiated an effort—known as IHiS—to replace its aging EHR system with a suite of modernized systems that was to automate various health care services for its nearly 50,000 military members. However, in October 2015, the Coast Guard announced that the modernization project would be canceled...
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MILITARY PERSONNEL

Actions Needed to Better Position the Navy and the Marine Corps to Support Expanding Unmanned Systems Operations

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOD
The Department of the Navy has committed to rapidly grow its unmanned systems portfolio. It currently has at least 24 types of systems and has budgeted nearly $10 billion for their development and procurement for fiscal years 2018-2022. Personnel who launch, navigate, and recover the systems are integral to effective operations. Senate Report 114-255 included a provision for GAO to review the Navy ... Read more

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The Department of the Navy has committed to rapidly grow its unmanned systems portfolio. It currently has at least 24 types of systems and has budgeted nearly $10 billion for their development and procurement for fiscal years 2018-2022. Personnel who launch, navigate, and recover the systems are integral to effective operations. Senate Report 114-255 included a provision for GAO to review the Navy
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COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES

Treasury Should Coordinate Assessments of Resources Needed to Address Increased Workload

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOTreasury
The United States economy has historically been the largest recipient of foreign direct investment in the world—receiving $373 billion in 2016, according to U.S. government statistics. Ensuring that these foreign investments do not harm national security can be a challenge. CFIUS is an interagency group that reviews transactions under its authority—certain foreign acquisitions or mergers of U.S. ... Read more

PHP1,083.54

The United States economy has historically been the largest recipient of foreign direct investment in the world—receiving $373 billion in 2016, according to U.S. government statistics. Ensuring that these foreign investments do not harm national security can be a challenge. CFIUS is an interagency group that reviews transactions under its authority—certain foreign acquisitions or mergers of U.S.
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GAS PIPELINE SAFETY

Stakeholders’ and Officials’ Views on Federal Odorizing Requirements

by Hugues Dumont ...

Series series GAO - DOE
The nation’s gas pipeline network moves about 74 billion cubic feet of combustible gas to homes and businesses daily. To alert the public of a gas leak before an explosion occurs, PHMSA has different requirements for odorizing gas. All gas transported by distribution pipelines throughout communities must be odorized. Gas transported across many miles by transmission pipelines is required to be ... Read more

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The nation’s gas pipeline network moves about 74 billion cubic feet of combustible gas to homes and businesses daily. To alert the public of a gas leak before an explosion occurs, PHMSA has different requirements for odorizing gas. All gas transported by distribution pipelines throughout communities must be odorized. Gas transported across many miles by transmission pipelines is required to be
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

GAO “Yellow Book” Government Auditing Standards Technical Update April 2021

LARGE BANK SUPERVISION

FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY

HOMELAND DEFENSE

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

VA DISABILITY BENEFITS

RAIL TRANSIT

La contabilidad en la administración pública

HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGES

ELECTRONIC HEALTH INFORMATION

Freedom of Information Act

KC-46 TANKER MODERNIZATION

MEDICAID

Management Report

FOOD SAFETY

Unemployment Insurance

COAST GUARD HEALTH RECORDS

LLC & S-Corporation for Beginners 2024

PREVENTING DRUG ABUSE

COAST GUARD HEALTH RECORDS

MILITARY PERSONNEL

COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES

GAS PIPELINE SAFETY