Management Report – Improvements Needed in SEC’s Internal Controls and Accounting Procedures – GAO-12-424R, Apr 13, 2012: “In our audit of SECs fiscal years 2011 and 2010 financial statements, we identified four significant deficiencies in internal control as of September 30, 2011. These significant internal control deficiencies represent continuing deficiencies concerning controls over (1) information systems, (2) financial reporting and accounting processes, (3) budgetary resources, and (4) registrant deposits and filing fees. These significant control deficiencies may adversely affect the accuracy and completeness of information used and reported by SECs management. We are making a total of 10 new recommendations to address these continuing significant internal control deficiencies.”
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Daily Archives: April 13, 2012
Hospitals' Geographic Expansion in Quest of Well-Insured Patients: Will the Outcome be Better Care, More Cost, or Both?
Hospitals’ Geographic Expansion in Quest of Well-Insured Patients: Will the Outcome be Better Care, More Cost, or Both?, April 2012 Health Affairs, Vol. 31, No. 4 – Emily Carrier, Marisa K. Dowling, Robert A. Berenson “The emphasis that hospitals place on cutting-edge technology and niche specialty services to attract physicians and patients has set the… Continue Reading
Tracking Federal Funds from the Affordable Care Act
Kaiser Health Reform: ACA Federal Funds Tracker – “This online tool tracks funds received by the states, local governments, employers, community organizations, and other entities to implement provisions in the Affordable Care Act. Click on any state for a profile of its health reform-related grant information. Learn more about the Federal Funds Tracker tool by… Continue Reading
2012 Federal Media and Marketing Study Overview
2012 Federal Media and Marketing Study Overview, April 12, 2012, Fourth Annual Release “Knowing where and how to reach senior decision-makers at civilian and defense agencies is a vital component to every marketing effort aimed at the federal government. This popular syndicated study combines actual media usage of mid- to senior-level federal decision makers with… Continue Reading
Small Business Size Standards: A Historical Analysis of Contemporary Issues
Small Business Size Standards: A Historical Analysis of Contemporary Issues, Robert Jay Dilger, Senior Specialist in American National Government, April 10, 2012 “Small business size standards are of congressional interest because the standards determine eligibility for receiving Small Business Administration (SBA) assistance as well as federal contracting and tax preferences. Although there is bipartisan agreement… Continue Reading
NASA's new websites leverage open source, cloud computing and social media
Information Week Government: “NASA is building an entirely new Web architecture that leans heavily on cloud computing, open source tools, and social media. It will be used both for public-facing websites and internal Web services, the space agency announced Tuesday. The new Web architecture is part of version 2.0 of NASA’s Open Government Plan. All… Continue Reading
CRS: Detention of U.S. Persons as Enemy Belligerents
Detention of U.S. Persons as Enemy Belligerents – Jennifer K. Elsea, Legislative Attorney, April 11, 2012 “The detainee provisions passed as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2012, P.L. 112-81, affirm that the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), P.L. 107-40, in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, authorizes… Continue Reading
