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Defense Spending and the Budget Control Act Limits (open access)

Defense Spending and the Budget Control Act Limits

This report discusses the Budget Control Act, which sets limits on defense spending between fiscal years 2012 and 2021 and possible measures to avoid a sequester. The current debate in Congress has centered on whether to adjust the BCA defense caps upward; move base budget spending to accounts designated for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) that are not subject to spending limits; reduce the defense spending in the Administration's request to comply with BCA revised caps; or use some combination of these approaches.
Date: July 22, 2015
Creator: Belasco, Amy
System: The UNT Digital Library
Potential Policy Implications of the House Reconciliation Bill (H.R. 3762) (open access)

Potential Policy Implications of the House Reconciliation Bill (H.R. 3762)

This report provides background on the reconciliation process of the FY2016 budget resolution (S.Con.Res. 11) and summarizes the provisions in H.R. 37622, a reconciliation bill containing provisions submitted by three committees pursuant to the reconciliation instructions included in the FY2016 budget resolution. It then briefly examines some of the bill's policy implications.
Date: November 2, 2015
Creator: Mach, Annie L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Budget Control Act of 2011 as Amended: Budgetary Effects (open access)

The Budget Control Act of 2011 as Amended: Budgetary Effects

This report discusses the effects of the Budget Control Act of 2011 (BCA; P.L. 112-25) on spending and the deficit, assuming that the automatic spending reductions proceed as scheduled from FY2016 to FY2021 and the discretionary spending caps remain in place.
Date: December 29, 2015
Creator: Driessen, Grant A. & Labonte, Marc
System: The UNT Digital Library
Navy Ohio Replacement (SSBN[X]) Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Navy Ohio Replacement (SSBN[X]) Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress

This report provides background information and potential oversight issues for Congress on the Ohio replacement program (ORP), a program to design and build a new class of 12 ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) to replace the Navy's current force of 14 Ohio-class SSBNs.
Date: September 23, 2015
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
System: The UNT Digital Library
Navy Ohio Replacement (SSBN[X]) Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Navy Ohio Replacement (SSBN[X]) Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress

This report provides background information and potential oversight issues for Congress on the Ohio replacement program (ORP), a program to design and build a new class of 12 ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) to replace the Navy's current force of 14 Ohio-class SSBNs.
Date: March 8, 2016
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
System: The UNT Digital Library
A New Aid Package for Israel (open access)

A New Aid Package for Israel

This report discusses potential legislation that could impact the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on U.S. assistance to Israel as the countries continue to negotiate terms for the period FY2019-FY2028.
Date: August 4, 2016
Creator: Sharp, Jeremy M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2017-2021 (open access)

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2017-2021

Agency strategic plan for the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission describing the organization's mission, goals and action plans, redundancies and impediments, budget structure, performance measure definitions, historically underutilized business plan, agency workforce plan, and report on customer service.
Date: August 1, 2016
Creator: Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
Navy DDG-51 and DDG-1000 Destroyer Programs: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Navy DDG-51 and DDG-1000 Destroyer Programs: Background and Issues for Congress

This report presents background information and potential oversight issues for Congress on the Navy's Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) and Zumwalt (DDG-1000) class destroyer programs. The Navy's proposed FY2018 budget requests funding for the procurement of two DDG-51s, and authority for a new multiyear procurement (MYP) contract covering DDG-51s to be procured in FY2018-FY2022.
Date: November 30, 2017
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
System: The UNT Digital Library
Navy Columbia (SSBN-826) Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress (open access)

Navy Columbia (SSBN-826) Class Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress

This report provides background information and potential oversight issues for Congress on the Columbia-class program, a program to design and build a new class of 12 ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) to replace the Navy's current force of 14 Ohio-class SSBNs. The program was previously known as the Ohio replacement program (ORP) or SSBN(X) program. The Navy has identified the Columbia-class program as the Navy's top priority program. The Navy wants to procure the first Columbia-class boat in FY2021. The Navy's proposed FY2019 budget requests $3,005.3 million in advance procurement (AP) funding and $704.9 million in research and development funding for the program.
Date: July 31, 2018
Creator: O'Rourke, Ronald
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Biennial Report: 2020-2021 (open access)

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Biennial Report: 2020-2021

Biennial report of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts describing goals, activities, and accomplishments during fiscal years 2020 and 2021.
Date: January 2019
Creator: Texas. Comptroller's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Park and Wildlife Department Financial Overview: 2020 (open access)

Texas Park and Wildlife Department Financial Overview: 2020

This document is intended "to provide information on [Texas Parks and Wildlife Department] responsibilities, sources of funding, budget and financial issues, and appropriation requests. Its primary design is to function as a reference tool for commissioners, management, employees, constituent groups and other agency customers" (Introduction).
Date: December 2020
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department. Financial Resources Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Biennial Report: 2020 (open access)

Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Biennial Report: 2020

This report describes the activities and highlights accomplishments of the Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Council during fiscal years 2019 and 2020 and also provides recommendations for the following fiscal years.
Date: September 2020
Creator: Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders
System: The Portal to Texas History
Children With Special Health Care Needs Client Demographics Report: 2021 (open access)

Children With Special Health Care Needs Client Demographics Report: 2021

This report describes the Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Services Program’s client demographics yearly by December 1 to the Governor and the Legislative Budget Board. The report include a demographic description of both the population served by the program, and of those individuals on the program's waiting list. Descriptive data includes information regarding income, citizenship, and other health care resources (i.e., insured status).
Date: December 2021
Creator: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
Report on Mental Health Appropriations and Federal Matching Opportunities (open access)

Report on Mental Health Appropriations and Federal Matching Opportunities

This report describes report describing the amount of general revenue used by local mental health authorities (LMHAs) in fiscal year 2021 to draw down additional federal funds through the 1115 Texas Medicaid Transformation Waiver. This report also explain the state to expand the managed care delivery system and created a funding pool for Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) activities. The DSRIP activities under the 1115 Texas Medicaid Transformation Waiver are funded at the Medicaid federal matching rate with the non-federal share of funds coming from local or state public entities. These funds are known as intergovernmental transfer (IGT) payments.
Date: December 2021
Creator: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Military Value Task Force  2021 Report (open access)

Texas Military Value Task Force 2021 Report

This Report is being provided by the The Texas Military Department. The report describes Significant changes in Department of Defense missions, facilities and personnel are inevitable. The report was prepared to address several issue in the military economically and statistically during 2021
Date: May 7, 2021
Creator: Texas Military Department
System: The Portal to Texas History
Report of the Ombudsman for Children and Youth in Foster Care (open access)

Report of the Ombudsman for Children and Youth in Foster Care

This report details recommendations for addressing issues that have been identified by FCO’s investigation of complaints by youth and children in foster care. The report also documents the results of FCO recommendations from the past year, reports on efforts to outreach to youth during the COVID-19 pandemic, and recaps planned activities for FY22.
Date: December 2, 2021
Creator: Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Office of the Ombudsman.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Utilization Review in  STAR+PLUS Managed Care (open access)

Utilization Review in STAR+PLUS Managed Care

This report details on HHSC’s HCBS review focused on members with the lowest acuity levels, as determined by the Resource Utilization Group (RUG) classification, including members with reduced physical function. Members who were reviewed in fiscal year 2020 were excluded from this review. HHSC modified the review process due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency by conducting 100 percent telephone interviews and ensuring proper implementation of the COVID-19 flexibilities.
Date: December 2021
Creator: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Credit Union Department Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2021-2025 (open access)

Texas Credit Union Department Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2021-2025

Agency strategic plan for the Texas Credit Union Department describing the organization's planned services, activities, and other goals during fiscal years 2021-2025
Date: June 1, 2020
Creator: Texas. Credit Union Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas State Preservation Board Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2021-2025 (open access)

Texas State Preservation Board Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2021-2025

The report describe strategic plan of State Preservation Board of Texas in doing preservationof the Texas Governor's Mansion; and operates the Bullock Texas State History Museum and the Texas State Cemetery. The State Preservation Board provides educational programs related to Texas history, government and culture to benefit the citizens of Texas and visitors to the state in 2021-2025
Date: June 1, 2020
Creator: Texas. State Preservation Board.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Railroad Commission of Texas Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2021-2025 (open access)

Railroad Commission of Texas Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2021-2025

Agency strategic plan for the Railroad Commission of Texas describing the organization's planned services, activities, and other goals during fiscal years 2021 through 2025.
Date: May 20, 2020
Creator: Railroad Commission of Texas
System: The Portal to Texas History
Railroad Commission of Texas Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2019-2023 (open access)

Railroad Commission of Texas Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2019-2023

Agency strategic plan for the Railroad Commission of Texas describing the organization's planned services, activities, and other goals during fiscal years 2019 through 2023
Date: June 5, 2018
Creator: Railroad Commission of Texas
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Annual Financial Report: 2021 (open access)

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Annual Financial Report: 2021

Annual financial report of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts documenting income, expenditures, and other relevant financial information for fiscal year ended August 31, 2021.
Date: Autumn 2021
Creator: Texas. Comptroller's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Judicial Support Agencies, Boards and Commissions Annual Report: 2021 (open access)

Texas Judicial Support Agencies, Boards and Commissions Annual Report: 2021

Annual report outlining the activities of various judicial supprt agencies, boards, and commissions in Texas during fiscal year 2021, with overall summaries of the mission, priorities, and related information.
Date: 2021~
Creator: Texas. Office of Court Administration.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rehabilitation Council of Texas Annual Report: 2021 (open access)

Rehabilitation Council of Texas Annual Report: 2021

Annual report describing the organization, programs, and other data related to the Rehabilitation Council of Texas and Texas Workforce Commission.
Date: December 2021
Creator: Rehabilitation Council of Texas
System: The Portal to Texas History