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Recording Session: 2012-02-08 – Derek Chester, tenor

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Recording Session
Date: February 8, 2012
Creator: Chester, Derek
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
Warfighter Support: DOD Needs Additional Steps to Fully Integrate Operational Contract Support into Contingency Planning (open access)

Warfighter Support: DOD Needs Additional Steps to Fully Integrate Operational Contract Support into Contingency Planning

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Joint Staff, and the services have taken steps to integrate operational contract support into planning for contingency operations. For example, in April 2011, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, working with the Joint Staff, revised the Guidance for the Employment of the Force to require planning for operational contract support in all phases of military operations. Further, in December 2011, the Department of Defense (DOD) revised an instruction and issued corresponding regulations establishing policies and procedures for operational contract support. The Army issued service-specific guidance that describes roles, responsibilities, and requirements to help integrate operational contract support into its planning efforts for contingency operations. However, the Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force have not issued similar comprehensive guidance for integrating operational contract support throughout each service. Instead, these services have taken actions such as developing training and other individual efforts to familiarize servicemembers with operational contract support. According to service officials, one reason that they have not issued comprehensive guidance similar to the Army's guidance is because the Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force have not …
Date: February 8, 2013
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Human Services: Sustained and Coordinated Efforts Could Facilitate Data Sharing While Protecting Privacy (open access)

Human Services: Sustained and Coordinated Efforts Could Facilitate Data Sharing While Protecting Privacy

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Four selected states or localities used systematic and automated data sharing to improve eligibility verification or case management processes. Such data sharing improved eligibility verification processes in Michigan and Utah. Specifically, program officials said that data sharing improved program integrity because more accurate payments were made, and staff noted program efficiencies through more automated and consolidated systems. In terms of case management, officials from New York City and Allegheny County, Pennsylvania said that data sharing helped caseworkers obtain client information more quickly and make more informed decisions. For instance, child welfare workers used client data from other agencies to quickly obtain background information on other household members when child maltreatment was reported or to locate potential caregivers when needed. Officials cited various factors contributing to the success of their initiatives, with strong leadership as the most commonly cited."
Date: February 8, 2013
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
DOD's Implementation of Justifications for 8(a) Sole-Source Contracts (open access)

DOD's Implementation of Justifications for 8(a) Sole-Source Contracts

Correspondence issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "We found that DOD awarded 51 sole source 8(a) contracts over $20 million between October 2009 and September 2012. As we reported in our December 2012 government-wide review, DOD awarded eight sole-source 8(a) contracts worth over $20 million from March 16, 2011, when the requirement was implemented in the FAR, through March 31, 2012, the most recent data available at the time of our review. Of the eight, six contracts did not meet the new justification requirement because contracting officials were not aware of the requirement or because they were confused about the type of justification to complete."
Date: February 8, 2013
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Information Technology: SBA Needs to Strengthen Oversight of Its Loan Management and Accounting System Modernization (open access)

Information Technology: SBA Needs to Strengthen Oversight of Its Loan Management and Accounting System Modernization

Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "This testimony discusses the Small Business AdministrationÂ’s (SBA) efforts to modernize its Loan Management and Accounting System (LMAS). As discussed in our report, SBA had completed one of the seven LMAS-Incremental Improvement Projects (IIPs) and awarded contracts for work on three others as of October 2011. However, the projects have experienced increasing costs and schedule delays. However, the projects have experienced increasing costs and schedule delays. Specifically, according to the most recent project schedule, dated August 2011, SBA completed one project in May 2011, 2 months later than planned and expects five of the remaining six projects to finish between 4 and 11 months later than the dates reported to Congress in October 2010. Further, according to the agencyÂ’s most recent report to Congress, dated March 2011, the total projected cost of the projects increased approximately $5 million since October 2010 and the costs of individual projects had risen between approximately 3 and 53 percent. SBA plans to complete the seven IIPs at a total cost of approximately $28 million by July 2013. Our report also raises concerns about SBAÂ’s inconsistent implementation of key management practices."
Date: February 8, 2012
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Humanitarian and Development Assistance: Project Evaluations and Better Information Sharing Needed to Manage the Military's Efforts (open access)

Humanitarian and Development Assistance: Project Evaluations and Better Information Sharing Needed to Manage the Military's Efforts

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Department of DefenseÂ’s (DOD) management of its key humanitarian assistance programs reflects both positive practices and weaknesses:"
Date: February 8, 2012
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear Weapons: NNSA Needs to Improve Guidance on Weapon Limitations and Planning for Its Stockpile Surveillance Program (open access)

Nuclear Weapons: NNSA Needs to Improve Guidance on Weapon Limitations and Planning for Its Stockpile Surveillance Program

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "For the 52 NNSA identified limitations for all weapons in the U.S. nuclear stockpile, 86 percent fall into six types: detonation safety under abnormal conditions, weapon reliability, weapon delivery, more frequent replacement of limited life components, nuclear yield, and worker safety. Some DOD officials expressed concern over the impact that certain weapon limitations have on weapon operation, maintenance, and war planning. According to DOD officials, current DOD mitigation actions, as well as the successful completion of ongoing and planned NNSA efforts, should address most limitations for which the officials raised concerns. DOD officials stated that the current stockpile allows sufficient flexibility to mitigate limitations. However, they told GAO that there may be less flexibility in the future as the stockpile continues to age and decreases in size. For each weapon system, NNSA provides DOD with guidance containing additional information on nuclear weapon limitations. However, GAO found that this guidance does not cover all limitations and some DOD officials said that it may not provide them with relevant information for some limitations. Specifically, the guidance addresses approximately 60 percent of all limitations but does not include limitations …
Date: February 8, 2012
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Financial Management Systems: Status of OMB's Review of Financial System Projects (open access)

Financial Management Systems: Status of OMB's Review of Financial System Projects

Correspondence issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "OMB developed the June 2010 memorandum in consultation with the CFO Council and created FSAB to assist in its oversight and review of agency financial system projects as announced in the June 2010 memorandum. In November 2010, OMB reported an overall budget savings of $1.6 billion as a result of decisions to postpone, cancel, or revise the scope of projects initially reviewed. In response to our survey, most agencies reported no change or that they did not know how the long-term project cost or completion time would change as a result of the actions, decisions, and recommendations related to the June 2010 memorandum and oversight process. However, several agencies reported that they narrowed the scope of their current project plans to focus on implementing more critical business needs first as a result of the June 2010 memorandum. They noted that this rescoping had the effect of delaying their efforts to improve accounting and reporting functions. Agencies also reported other challenges related to their financial system projects, including standardization of internal processes or data and funding delays. According to OMB staff, their plans for oversight of financial systems include …
Date: February 8, 2012
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Student Lunch Tray: 02_20110208_02C4358

Images taken at a North Texas middle school documenting the food on a lunch tray and the remains on the same tray after the meal was consumed. These images are part of a study to document what food students are eating.
Date: February 8, 2011
Creator: Connors, Priscilla
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Student Lunch Tray: 02_20110208_02C4359

Images taken at a North Texas middle school documenting the food on a lunch tray and the remains on the same tray after the meal was consumed. These images are part of a study to document what food students are eating.
Date: February 8, 2011
Creator: Connors, Priscilla
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Student Lunch Tray: 02_20110208_02C4360

Images taken at a North Texas middle school documenting the food on a lunch tray and the remains on the same tray after the meal was consumed. These images are part of a study to document what food students are eating.
Date: February 8, 2011
Creator: Connors, Priscilla
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Student Lunch Tray: 02_20110208_02C4361

Images taken at a North Texas middle school documenting the food on a lunch tray and the remains on the same tray after the meal was consumed. These images are part of a study to document what food students are eating.
Date: February 8, 2011
Creator: Connors, Priscilla
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Student Lunch Tray: 02_20110208_02C4362

Images taken at a North Texas middle school documenting the food on a lunch tray and the remains on the same tray after the meal was consumed. These images are part of a study to document what food students are eating.
Date: February 8, 2011
Creator: Connors, Priscilla
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Student Lunch Tray: 02_20110208_02C4363

Images taken at a North Texas middle school documenting the food on a lunch tray and the remains on the same tray after the meal was consumed. These images are part of a study to document what food students are eating.
Date: February 8, 2011
Creator: Connors, Priscilla
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Student Lunch Tray: 02_20110208_02C4365

Images taken at a North Texas middle school documenting the food on a lunch tray and the remains on the same tray after the meal was consumed. These images are part of a study to document what food students are eating.
Date: February 8, 2011
Creator: Connors, Priscilla
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Student Lunch Tray: 02_20110208_02C4366

Images taken at a North Texas middle school documenting the food on a lunch tray and the remains on the same tray after the meal was consumed. These images are part of a study to document what food students are eating.
Date: February 8, 2011
Creator: Connors, Priscilla
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Student Lunch Tray: 02_20110208_02C4378

Images taken at a North Texas middle school documenting the food on a lunch tray and the remains on the same tray after the meal was consumed. These images are part of a study to document what food students are eating.
Date: February 8, 2011
Creator: Connors, Priscilla
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Student Lunch Tray: 02_20110208_02C4379

Images taken at a North Texas middle school documenting the food on a lunch tray and the remains on the same tray after the meal was consumed. These images are part of a study to document what food students are eating.
Date: February 8, 2011
Creator: Connors, Priscilla
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Student Lunch Tray: 02_20110208_02C4380

Images taken at a North Texas middle school documenting the food on a lunch tray and the remains on the same tray after the meal was consumed. These images are part of a study to document what food students are eating.
Date: February 8, 2011
Creator: Connors, Priscilla
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Student Lunch Tray: 02_20110208_02C4385

Images taken at a North Texas middle school documenting the food on a lunch tray and the remains on the same tray after the meal was consumed. These images are part of a study to document what food students are eating.
Date: February 8, 2011
Creator: Connors, Priscilla
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Student Lunch Tray: 02_20110208_02C4386

Images taken at a North Texas middle school documenting the food on a lunch tray and the remains on the same tray after the meal was consumed. These images are part of a study to document what food students are eating.
Date: February 8, 2011
Creator: Connors, Priscilla
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Student Lunch Tray: 02_20110208_02B6134

Images taken at a North Texas middle school documenting the food on a lunch tray and the remains on the same tray after the meal was consumed. These images are part of a study to document what food students are eating.
Date: February 8, 2011
Creator: Connors, Priscilla
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Student Lunch Tray: 02_20110208_02B6136

Images taken at a North Texas middle school documenting the food on a lunch tray and the remains on the same tray after the meal was consumed. These images are part of a study to document what food students are eating.
Date: February 8, 2011
Creator: Connors, Priscilla
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Student Lunch Tray: 02_20110208_02B6138

Images taken at a North Texas middle school documenting the food on a lunch tray and the remains on the same tray after the meal was consumed. These images are part of a study to document what food students are eating.
Date: February 8, 2011
Creator: Connors, Priscilla
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library