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Government Auditing Standards, December 2011 Revision (GAO-12-331G) Electronic version – (241 pages, PDF): “The December 2011 Revision is the final version of the 2011 Government Auditing Standards. It supersedes the 2011 Internet Version. The December 2011 Revision contains limited changes made since the Internet Version was posted. These include: (1) clarification of references to the …
Consumer Product Safety Commission – A More Active Role in Voluntary Standards Development Should Be Considered, GAO-12-582, May 21, 2012 Management Report – Opportunities for Improvement in the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection’s Internal Controls and Accounting Procedures, GAO-12-528R, May 21, 2012 Small Employer Health Tax Credit – Factors Contributing to Low Use and Complexity, …
News release, Joaquín Almunia Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy: “In November 2010, the Commission launched an antitrust investigation into allegations that Google had abused a dominant market position. This followed a number of complaints. We have looked at those complaints and at others we received since the opening. And we …
News release: “For many low-income countries, natural capital is a critical asset, making up nearly 36 percent of their total wealth. The poorest communities depend on oceans, forests, and soil productivity for their daily existence, and as they grow, the pressure on land and water is increasing, threatening ecosystems and livelihoods in countries with few …
News release: “For many low-income countries, natural capital is a critical asset, making up nearly 36 percent of their total wealth. The poorest communities depend on oceans, forests, and soil productivity for their daily existence, and as they grow, the pressure on land and water is increasing, threatening ecosystems and livelihoods in countries with few …
Follow up to previous postings on bullying, see The New Bullying: “This project on bullying was launched by an advanced journalism class at Michigan State University in January, 2012, the month after Michigan passed anti-bullying legislation. The class is developing this website and a book, published in April, 2012.
“Our homes play a vital role in our lives, from the time we awake in the morning to when we return home from a long day at work or school. For many Americans their home is also their most valuable financial asset. But recently this has proved to be a rather volatile asset, and dramatic …
via LLRX – FOIA Facts: Things Requesters Should Know: FOIA expert Scott A. Hodes shares his professional experience working with FOIA Analysts, and their perspective on how they make the FOIA process smoother in regard to their relationships with requesters. This however is a double edged coin FOIA requesters can also take specific steps …
Legislative History Research: A Basic Guide, Julia Taylor – Section Head – ALD Section and Information Research Specialist, June 15, 2011 “This report provides an overview of federal legislative history research, the legislative process, and where to find congressional documents. The report also summarizes some of the reasons researchers are interested in legislative history, briefly …
Federal Reserve Statistical Release, May 16, 2012: “Industrial production increased 1.1 percent in April. Output is now reported to have fallen 0.6 percent in March and to have moved up 0.4 percent in February; previously, industrial production was estimated to have been unchanged in both months. Manufacturing output increased 0.6 percent in April after having …
Google Scholar Blog: “We’ve recently been experimenting with a new modern look for Scholar search results. Many of you have already tried the new look and have offered valuable suggestions, which we’ve done our best to incorporate. Thank you for your time and patience! It is time…to launch the new modern look of our search …
