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PPBS in 1970: Methodology and Implementation, An Annotated Bibliography (open access)

PPBS in 1970: Methodology and Implementation, An Annotated Bibliography

This report provides an annotated bibliography of resources related to the Federal Planning-Programming-Budgeting System (PPBS) focused on its methodology and structure.
Date: April 16, 1970
Creator: Chartrand, Robert L. & Becker, Louise G.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,1929-1968: Selected References (open access)

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,1929-1968: Selected References

This report provides a bibliography of resources related to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and includes writings by him, biographical books and articles, and news articles related to his assassination, funeral, and legacy.
Date: April 1, 1970
Creator: Van Helden, Morrigene
System: The UNT Digital Library
Draft Calls: Some Basic Facts (open access)

Draft Calls: Some Basic Facts

This report discusses the draft and procedures for selection which were revised in 1969 to make selection random and the number of men called up through the draft for 1968 through 1970.
Date: April 1, 1970
Creator: Buchan, Lois
System: The UNT Digital Library
Economic Aspects of Reduced Defense Spending, 1960-1970: A Selected Bibliography Arranged Chronologically (open access)

Economic Aspects of Reduced Defense Spending, 1960-1970: A Selected Bibliography Arranged Chronologically

This report provides a bibliography of resources related to the economic effects of decreased defense spending which were published between 1960 and 1970.
Date: April 14, 1970
Creator: Knight, Edward & Poindexter, Beatrice D.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Electoral College: A Selected Bibliography (open access)

The Electoral College: A Selected Bibliography

This report provides a bibliography of resources related to the electoral college divided by resource type.
Date: April 30, 1970
Creator: Dwyer, Paul
System: The UNT Digital Library
Nuclear-Powered U.S. Naval Vessels: Authorizations policy and problems (open access)

Nuclear-Powered U.S. Naval Vessels: Authorizations policy and problems

This report is categorized into three categories: (I) Previous authorizations of nuclear-powered naval vessels, (II) Present Policy toward nuclear-powered naval vessels and (III) CESA and naval nuclear populsion.
Date: April 2, 1969
Creator: Stillson, Albert C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Electric Power, Fuels Development, and Protection of the Environment: Legislation Introduced in the 91st Congress (open access)

Electric Power, Fuels Development, and Protection of the Environment: Legislation Introduced in the 91st Congress

This report discusses legislation related to power production, fuel types, and environmental protections in the energy industry which were introduced in the 91st Congress.
Date: April 24, 1970
Creator: Bowman, Wallace D.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Geology and Hydrology of the Project Rulison Exploratory Hole, Garfield County, Colorado. (open access)

Geology and Hydrology of the Project Rulison Exploratory Hole, Garfield County, Colorado.

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Date: April 4, 1969
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Low-cost flywheel demonstration program. Final report (open access)

Low-cost flywheel demonstration program. Final report

The Applied Physics Laboratory/Department of Energy Low Cost Flywheel Demonstration Program was initiated on 1 October 1977 and was successfully concluded on 31 December 19'9. The total cost of this program was $355,190. All primary objectives were successfully achieved as follows: demonstration of a full-size, 1)kWh flywheel having an estimated cost in large-volume production of approximately $50/kWh; developmeNt of a ball-bearing system having losses comparable to the losses in a totally magnetic suspension system; successful and repeated demonstration of the low-cost flywheel in a complete flywheel energy-storage system based on the use of ordinary house voltage and frequency; and application of the experience gained in the hardware program to project the system design into a complete, full-scale, 30-kWh home-type flywheel energy-storage system.
Date: April 1, 1980
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Summary Geologic Report on the UE20p Exploratory Hole, Area 20, Pahute Mesa, Nevada Test Site. (open access)

Summary Geologic Report on the UE20p Exploratory Hole, Area 20, Pahute Mesa, Nevada Test Site.

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Date: April 1969
Creator: Jenkins, E. C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources, by Topic (open access)

Cybersecurity: Authoritative Reports and Resources, by Topic

This report provides references to analytical reports on cybersecurity from CRS, other government agencies, trade associations, and interest groups. The reports and related websites are grouped under the following cybersecurity topics: policy overview; National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC); cloud computing and FedRAMP; critical infrastructure; cybercrime, data breaches and data security; national security, cyber espionage, and cyberwar (including Stuxnet); international efforts; education/training/workforce; and research and development (R&D).
Date: April 3, 2014
Creator: Tehan, Rita
System: The UNT Digital Library
Overview of Constitutional Challenges to NSA Collection Activities and Recent Developments (open access)

Overview of Constitutional Challenges to NSA Collection Activities and Recent Developments

This report focuses on two main National Security Agency (NSA) collection activities approved by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) established under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) of 1978. The first is the bulk collection of telephony metadata for domestic and international telephone calls. The second involves the interception of Internet-based communications and is targeted at foreigners who are not within the United States, but may also inadvertently acquire the communications of U.S. persons.
Date: April 1, 2014
Creator: Liu, Edward C.; Nolan, Andrew & Thompson, Richard M., II
System: The UNT Digital Library
Legislative Actions to Repeal, Defund, or Delay the Affordable Care Act (open access)

Legislative Actions to Repeal, Defund, or Delay the Affordable Care Act

This report summarizes legislative actions taken to repeal, defund, delay, or otherwise amend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) since the law's enactment.
Date: April 7, 2014
Creator: Redhead, C. S. & Kinzer, Janet
System: The UNT Digital Library
Nigeria: Current Issues and U.S. Policy (open access)

Nigeria: Current Issues and U.S. Policy

This report covers the recent economical and political development in Nigeria; elections, development challenges, reform initiatives, social issues, security concerns, and international relations in Nigeria. The report ends with some concerns for Congress, including U.S.-Nigerian trade issues, Nigerian counter-terrorism efforts, and U.S. assistance to Nigeria.
Date: April 24, 2013
Creator: Ploch, Lauren
System: The UNT Digital Library
Defense Acquisitions: CH-53K Helicopter Program Has Addressed Early Difficulties and Adopted Strategies to Address Future Risks (open access)

Defense Acquisitions: CH-53K Helicopter Program Has Addressed Early Difficulties and Adopted Strategies to Address Future Risks

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The United States Marine Corps is facing a critical shortage of heavy-lift aircraft. In addition, current weapon systems are heavier than their predecessors, further challenging the Marine Corps's current CH-53E heavy-lift helicopters. To address the emerging heavy-lift requirements, the Marine Corps initiated the CH-53K Heavy Lift Replacement program, which has experienced significant cost increase and schedule delays since entering development in 2005. This report (1) determines how the CH-53K's estimates of cost, schedule, and quantity have changed since the program began development and the impact of these changes and (2) determines how the CH-53K's current acquisition strategy will meet current program targets as well as the warfighter's needs. To address these objectives, GAO analyzed the program's budget, schedules, acquisition reports, and other documents and interviewed officials from the program office, the prime contractor's office, the Marine Corps, the Defense Contract Management Agency, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense."
Date: April 4, 2011
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Acceso al Idioma: Ciertos organismos pueden mejorar los servicios que prestan a las personas que tienen dominio insuficiente del ingles (Spanish Language Summary) (open access)

Acceso al Idioma: Ciertos organismos pueden mejorar los servicios que prestan a las personas que tienen dominio insuficiente del ingles (Spanish Language Summary)

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "This is the Spanish language highlights associated with GAO-10-91. Executive Order 13166 (August 11, 2000) directs each federal agency to improve access to federal programs and services for persons with limited English proficiency (LEP). Using guidance issued by DOJ, agencies are generally required to develop recipient guidance and/or an LEP plan outlining steps for ensuring that LEP persons can access federal services and programs. As requested, GAO (1) determined which agencies have completed their recipient guidance and LEP plan, (2) assessed the extent to which the selected agencies have implemented the Executive Order consistent with DOJ's guidance, and (3) examined DOJ's and the three selected agencies' efforts to enhance collaboration. GAO analyzed the Executive Order and agencies' recipient guidance and plans posted on LEP.gov; selected the IRS, FEMA, and SBA for this review because of the amount and significance of their interaction with LEP persons; and reviewed documentation of agencies' collaborative efforts to provide access to federal services. (Spanish Language Summary)"
Date: April 26, 2010
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Department of Energy: Progress Made Overseeing the Costs of Contractor Postretirement Benefits, but Additional Actions Could Help Address Challenges (open access)

Department of Energy: Progress Made Overseeing the Costs of Contractor Postretirement Benefits, but Additional Actions Could Help Address Challenges

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Department of Energy (DOE) relies on contractors to conduct its mission activities. DOE reimburses these contractors for allowable costs, including the costs of providing pension and other postretirement benefits, such as retiree health care plans. Since the economic downturn, DOE has had to devote significantly more funding toward reimbursing these benefit costs, in part because of a decline in interest rates and asset values that has increased contractor pension contributions. In a challenging budgetary environment, further growth in these costs could put pressure on DOE's mission work. GAO was asked to report on (1) the level of control DOE has over contractor pension and other postretirement benefit costs under its current business model and (2) the changes DOE has adopted since the national economic downturn to manage those costs and the extent to which those changes have enhanced its approach. To do so, GAO reviewed relevant laws, regulations, and DOE guidance; analyzed agency financial data; and interviewed officials."
Date: April 29, 2011
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Military Disability Retirement: Closer Monitoring Would Improve the Temporary Retirement Process (open access)

Military Disability Retirement: Closer Monitoring Would Improve the Temporary Retirement Process

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Service members found unfit for duty due to a service-related illness or injury may be eligible for military disability retirement. When their disability is not stable, however, they may be placed on the military's Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) and granted temporary benefits for as long as 5 years. GAO was asked to respond to concerns about TDRL caseloads, management, and impact on servicemembers. To address these concerns, we analyzed TDRL data; interviewed military officials; reviewed laws, regulations, and other relevant documents; and conducted 12 focus groups with temporary retirees. This report examines (1) recent trends in the TDRL caseload size, (2) recent trends in the characteristics of those placed on the TDRL, (3) disability retirement outcomes for TDRL placements, (4) the adequacy of TDRL management, and (5) the adequacy of information provided to TDRL retirees."
Date: April 13, 2009
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Army Health Care: Progress Made in Staffing and Monitoring Units that Provide Outpatient Case Management, but Additional Steps Needed (open access)

Army Health Care: Progress Made in Staffing and Monitoring Units that Provide Outpatient Case Management, but Additional Steps Needed

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "In February 2007, a series of Washington Post articles disclosed problems at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, particularly with the management of servicemembers receiving outpatient care. In response, the Army established Warrior Transition Units (WTU) for servicemembers requiring complex case management. Each servicemember in a WTU is assigned to a Triad of Care--a primary care manager, a nurse case manager, and a squad leader--who provide case management services to ensure continuity of care. The Army established staff-to-servicemember ratios for each Triad of Care position. This report examines (1) the Army's ongoing efforts to staff WTU Triad of Care positions and (2) how the Army monitors the recovery process of WTU servicemembers. GAO reviewed WTU policies, analyzed Army staffing and monitoring data, interviewed Army officials, and visited five selected WTUs."
Date: April 20, 2009
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Internal Revenue Service: Status of Recommendation from Financial Audits and Related Financial Management Reports (open access)

Internal Revenue Service: Status of Recommendation from Financial Audits and Related Financial Management Reports

A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "In its role as the nation's tax collector, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a demanding responsibility in collecting taxes, processing tax returns, and enforcing the nation's tax laws. Since GAO's first audit of IRS's financial statements in fiscal year 1992, a number of weaknesses in IRS's financial management operations have been identified. In related reports, GAO has recommended corrective action to address those weaknesses. Each year as part of the annual audit of IRS's financial statements, GAO not only makes recommendations to address any new weaknesses identified but also follows up on the open weaknesses GAO identified in previous years' audits. The purpose of this report is to assist IRS management in tracking the status of audit recommendations and actions needed to address them."
Date: April 28, 2004
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
System: The UNT Digital Library
United Nations: Lessons Learned from Oil for Food Program Indicate the Need to Strengthen UN Internal Controls and Oversight Activities (open access)

United Nations: Lessons Learned from Oil for Food Program Indicate the Need to Strengthen UN Internal Controls and Oversight Activities

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "In 1996, the United Nations (UN) Security Council and Iraq began the Oil for Food program to address Iraq's humanitarian situation after sanctions were imposed in 1990. More than $67 billion in oil revenue was obtained through the program, with $31 billion in humanitarian assistance delivered to Iraq. The 2005 Defense Authorization Act mandated that GAO review the Oil for Food program. GAO reviewed how the UN adhered to five key internal control standards in its stewardship of the program. GAO assessed (1) the program's control environment and (2) key elements of the other internal control standards. GAO also reported on the UN Compensation Commission's progress in paying reparations from Iraq's invasion of Kuwait."
Date: April 25, 2006
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
System: The UNT Digital Library
DOE Contracting: Improved Program Management Could Help Achieve Small Business Goal (open access)

DOE Contracting: Improved Program Management Could Help Achieve Small Business Goal

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Federal policy requires that small businesses receive the maximum practicable opportunity for providing goods and services to federal agencies through prime contracts--direct contracts between the government and a contractor. The Department of Energy (DOE) buys more than $20 billion in goods and services annually. GAO was asked to (1) discuss DOE's key efforts to increase small business prime contracting opportunities and (2) identify the management challenges DOE faces in improving its small business prime contracting performance. In addition to these objectives GAO is providing information on the management of small business programs by other federal agencies that either share certain characteristics with DOE's largest program offices or that have components that share certain characteristics with these offices."
Date: April 7, 2006
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Coast Guard: Opportunities Exist to Further Improve Acquisition Management Capabilities (open access)

Coast Guard: Opportunities Exist to Further Improve Acquisition Management Capabilities

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Coast Guard manages a broad $27 billion major acquisition portfolio intended to modernize its ships, aircraft, command and control systems, and other capabilities. GAO has reported extensively on the Coast Guard's significant acquisition challenges, including project challenges in its Deepwater program. GAO's prior work on the Coast Guard acquisition programs identified problems in costs, management, and oversight, but it also recognized several steps the Coast Guard has taken to improve acquisition management. In response to the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010, GAO (1) assessed Coast Guard capabilities to manage its major acquisition programs, and (2) determined the extent to which the Coast Guard leverages Department of Defense (DOD) and other agency contracts or expertise to support its major acquisition programs. GAO reviewed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Coast Guard acquisition documents, GAO and DHS Inspector General reports, and selected DOD contracts; and interviewed Coast Guard, DHS, and DOD officials"
Date: April 13, 2011
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Information Security: Improving Oversight of Access to Federal Systems and Data by Contractors Can Reduce Risk (open access)

Information Security: Improving Oversight of Access to Federal Systems and Data by Contractors Can Reduce Risk

A letter report issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The federal government increasingly relies on information technology (IT) systems to provide essential services affecting the health, economy, and defense of the nation. To assist in providing these important services, the federal government relies extensively on contractors to provide IT services and systems. In addition to contractors that provide systems and services to the federal government, other organizations possess or use federal information or have access to federal information systems. These other organizations with privileged access to federal data and systems can include grantees, state and local governments, and research and educational institutions. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) cited contractor security as a governmentwide challenge in a 2001 information security report to Congress. Recognizing the need for agencies to have effective information security programs, Congress passed the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA), which provides the overall framework for ensuring the effectiveness of information security controls that support federal operations and assets. FISMA requirements apply to all federal contractors and organizations or sources that possess or use federal information or that operate, use, or have access to federal information systems on behalf …
Date: April 22, 2005
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
System: The UNT Digital Library