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Daily Archives: October 30, 2009

New GAO Reports: Aviation Safety, Black Lung Benefits, Coal Combustion Residue, Federal Energy Management

  • Aviation Safety: Information on the Safety Effects of Modifying the Age Standard for Commercial Pilots, GAO-10-107R, October 30, 2009
  • Black Lung Benefits Program: Administrative and Structural Changes Could Improve Miners’ Ability to Pursue Claims, GAO-10-7, October 30, 2009
  • Coal Combustion Residue: Status of EPA’s Efforts to Regulate Disposal, GAO-10-85R, October 30, 2009
  • Federal Energy Management: Agencies Are Taking Steps to Meet High-Performance Federal Building Requirements, but Face Challenges, GAO-10-22, October 30, 2009
  • Fire Grants: FEMA Has Met Most Requirements for Awarding Fire Grants, but Additional Actions Would Improve Its Grant Process, GAO-10-64, October 30, 2009
  • Valles Caldera: The Trust Has Made Progress but Faces Significant Challenges to Achieve Goals of the Preservation Act, GAO-10-84, October 30, 2009
  • Defense Acquisitions: Challenges in Aligning Space System Components, GAO-10-55, October 29, 2009
  • National Transportation Safety Board: Reauthorization Provides an Opportunity to Focus on Implementing Leading Management Practices and Addressing Human Capital and Training Center Issues, GAO-10-183T, October 29, 2009
  • Contract Management: Extent of Federal Spending under Cost-Reimbursement Contracts Unclear and Key Controls Not Always Used, GAO-09-921, September 30, 2009
  • Tax Debt Collection: IRS Needs to Better Manage the Collection Notices Sent to Individuals, GAO-09-976, September 30, 2009

FDIC Adopts Guidance on Prudent Commercial Real Estate Loan Workouts

News release: “The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), in coordination with the other member Agencies of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), adopted a policy statement today supporting prudent commercial real estate (CRE) loan workouts. This policy statement stresses that performing loans, including those that have been renewed or restructured on reasonable modified terms,… Continue Reading

CDC State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables, 2009

“The State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables, 2009 provides for the first time information on fruit and vegetable (F&V) consumption and policy and environmental support within each state.† Fruits and vegetables, as part of a healthy diet, are important for optimal child growth, weight management, and chronic disease prevention.1,2 Supporting increased F&V access, availability,… Continue Reading