Author: United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781984315359
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
GAO-06-15 Results-Oriented Government: Practices That Can Help Enhance and Sustain Collaboration among Federal Agencies
Gao-06-15 - Results-oriented Government
Author: United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781984315359
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
GAO-06-15 Results-Oriented Government: Practices That Can Help Enhance and Sustain Collaboration among Federal Agencies
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781984315359
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
GAO-06-15 Results-Oriented Government: Practices That Can Help Enhance and Sustain Collaboration among Federal Agencies
Resultsoriented government practices that can help enhance and sustain collaboration among federal agencies
Author: United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428934057
Category : Administrative agencies
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428934057
Category : Administrative agencies
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
Disaster Assistance: Improvements in Providing Federal Disaster Case Management Services Could Help Agencies Better Assist Victims
Author: Kay E. Brown
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437926444
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437926444
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
The Federal Government's Role in Empowering Americans to Make Informed Financial Decisions
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Disaster Recovery
Author: Stanley J. Czerwinski
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437921477
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
In the wake of the 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes, coordination and collaboration challenges created obstacles during the government¿s response and recovery efforts. Because of the many stakeholders involved in recovery, including all levels of government, it is critical to build collaborative relationships. This report presents examples of how federal, state, and local governments have effectively collaborated in the past. It reviewed 5 catastrophic disasters -- the Loma Prieta earthquake (Calif., 1989), Hurricane Andrew (Florida, 1992), the Northridge earthquake (Calif., 1994), the Kobe earthquake (Japan, 1995), and the Grand Forks/Red River flood (N. Dakota and Minn., 1997) -- to identify recovery lessons. Includes recommend. Illus.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437921477
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
In the wake of the 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes, coordination and collaboration challenges created obstacles during the government¿s response and recovery efforts. Because of the many stakeholders involved in recovery, including all levels of government, it is critical to build collaborative relationships. This report presents examples of how federal, state, and local governments have effectively collaborated in the past. It reviewed 5 catastrophic disasters -- the Loma Prieta earthquake (Calif., 1989), Hurricane Andrew (Florida, 1992), the Northridge earthquake (Calif., 1994), the Kobe earthquake (Japan, 1995), and the Grand Forks/Red River flood (N. Dakota and Minn., 1997) -- to identify recovery lessons. Includes recommend. Illus.
Information Sharing
Author: Eileen R. Larence
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437944019
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
Information sharing among federal, state, and local officials is crucial for preventing acts of terrorism on U.S. soil. The Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS), through its Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), has lead federal responsibility for such information sharing. This report assessed: (1) actions I&A has taken to enhance the usefulness of intelligence products it provides to state and local partners; (2) other services I&A provides to these partners; and (3) to what extent I&A has defined how it intends to share information with these partners. To conduct this work, the auditor contacted a non-generalizable sample of 10 fusion centers ¿ where states collaborate with federal agencies to improve information sharing. Illus. A print on demand report.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437944019
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
Information sharing among federal, state, and local officials is crucial for preventing acts of terrorism on U.S. soil. The Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS), through its Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), has lead federal responsibility for such information sharing. This report assessed: (1) actions I&A has taken to enhance the usefulness of intelligence products it provides to state and local partners; (2) other services I&A provides to these partners; and (3) to what extent I&A has defined how it intends to share information with these partners. To conduct this work, the auditor contacted a non-generalizable sample of 10 fusion centers ¿ where states collaborate with federal agencies to improve information sharing. Illus. A print on demand report.
Urban Area Security Initiative
Author: William O. Jenkins
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437918719
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
From FY 2003 through FY 2009, the Dept. of Homeland Security allocated about $5 billion for the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program to enhance regional preparedness capabilities in the highest risk urban areas. FEMA administers this program. The 9/11 Comm. Act of 2007 required FEMA to change the size of the geographical areas used to assess UASI regions' risk. This report assesses FEMA's efforts to build regional prepared., and determines how the 9/11 Act change affected UASI regions and addresses: the extent to which FEMA assesses how UASI regions' collaborative efforts build prepared. capabilities; and how UASI officials described their collaboration efforts and changes resulting from the 9/11 Act. Illustrations.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437918719
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
From FY 2003 through FY 2009, the Dept. of Homeland Security allocated about $5 billion for the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program to enhance regional preparedness capabilities in the highest risk urban areas. FEMA administers this program. The 9/11 Comm. Act of 2007 required FEMA to change the size of the geographical areas used to assess UASI regions' risk. This report assesses FEMA's efforts to build regional prepared., and determines how the 9/11 Act change affected UASI regions and addresses: the extent to which FEMA assesses how UASI regions' collaborative efforts build prepared. capabilities; and how UASI officials described their collaboration efforts and changes resulting from the 9/11 Act. Illustrations.
International Security
Author: Joseph A. Christoff
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437932444
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
In 2006, the U.S. created two new programs, authorized in Sections 1206 and 1207 of the FY 2006 Nat. Defense Author. Act, to respond to the threats of global terrorism and instability. These programs have provided over $1.3 billion in military and non-military aid to 62 countries and are due to expire in 2011 and 2010, respectively. This report addresses the extent to which the programs: (1) are consistent with U.S. strategic priorities; (2) are distinct from other programs; (3) address sustainment needs; and (4) incorporate monitoring and evaluation. The report analyzed data and program documents from the DoD and State Dept., and the USAID, and interviewed U.S. and host country officials. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437932444
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
In 2006, the U.S. created two new programs, authorized in Sections 1206 and 1207 of the FY 2006 Nat. Defense Author. Act, to respond to the threats of global terrorism and instability. These programs have provided over $1.3 billion in military and non-military aid to 62 countries and are due to expire in 2011 and 2010, respectively. This report addresses the extent to which the programs: (1) are consistent with U.S. strategic priorities; (2) are distinct from other programs; (3) address sustainment needs; and (4) incorporate monitoring and evaluation. The report analyzed data and program documents from the DoD and State Dept., and the USAID, and interviewed U.S. and host country officials. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.
Teacher Quality
Author: Cornelia M. Ashby
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437920640
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
Policymakers and researchers have focused on improving the quality of our nation's 3 million teachers to raise the achievement of students in key academic areas, such as reading and mathematics. Given the importance of teacher quality to student achievement and the key role federal and state governments play in supporting teacher quality, the objectives for this report included examining: (1) the extent that the U.S. Dept. of Education (DoE) funds and coordinates teacher quality programs; (2) studies that DoE conducts on teacher quality and how it provides and coordinates research-related assistance to states and school districts; and (3) challenges to collaboration within states and how DoE helps address those challenges. Illus.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437920640
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
Policymakers and researchers have focused on improving the quality of our nation's 3 million teachers to raise the achievement of students in key academic areas, such as reading and mathematics. Given the importance of teacher quality to student achievement and the key role federal and state governments play in supporting teacher quality, the objectives for this report included examining: (1) the extent that the U.S. Dept. of Education (DoE) funds and coordinates teacher quality programs; (2) studies that DoE conducts on teacher quality and how it provides and coordinates research-related assistance to states and school districts; and (3) challenges to collaboration within states and how DoE helps address those challenges. Illus.
FCC Management
Author: Mark L. Goldstein
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437928153
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. Rapid changes in the telecomm. industry, such as the develop. of broadband technologies, present new regulatory challenges for the FCC. This report determined: (1) the extent to which FCC's bureau structure presents challenges for the agency in adapting to an evolving marketplace; (2) the extent to which FCC's decision-making processes present challenges for FCC, and what opportunities, if any, exist for improvement; and (3) the extent to which FCC's personnel management and workforce planning efforts face challenges in ensuring that FCC has the workforce needed to achieve its mission. The author conducted lit. searches to identify proposed reforms, criteria, and internal control standards and compared them with FCC's practices.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437928153
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. Rapid changes in the telecomm. industry, such as the develop. of broadband technologies, present new regulatory challenges for the FCC. This report determined: (1) the extent to which FCC's bureau structure presents challenges for the agency in adapting to an evolving marketplace; (2) the extent to which FCC's decision-making processes present challenges for FCC, and what opportunities, if any, exist for improvement; and (3) the extent to which FCC's personnel management and workforce planning efforts face challenges in ensuring that FCC has the workforce needed to achieve its mission. The author conducted lit. searches to identify proposed reforms, criteria, and internal control standards and compared them with FCC's practices.