Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on Government Management, Finance, and AccountabilityPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
OMB's Financial Management Line of Business Initiative, Do Recent Changes to the Implementation Guidance Clarify the Rules?
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on Government Management, Finance, and AccountabilityPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
OMB’s financial management line of business initiative, do recent changes to the implementation guidance clarify the rules? : hearing
Author: Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 9781422322796
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Activities of the House Committee on Government Reform, One Hundred Ninth Congress, First and Second Sessions, 2005-2006
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government ReformPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Governmental investigations
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Activities of The House Committee on Government Reform, 109-1&2 Sessions..., December 29, 2006, 109-2 House Report 109-739, *
Author: CIS Annual
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
Congressional Record
Author: United States. CongressPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1078
Book Description
Status of IRS Reform
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on FinancePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Preparation and Submission of Budget Estimates
Author: United States. Office of Management and BudgetPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Administrative agencies
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Desk Reference (FEMA 345)
Author: Federal Emergency Management AgencyPublisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781482339888
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is a powerful resource in the combined effort by Federal, State, and local government, as well as private industry and homeowners, to end the cycle of repetitive disaster damage. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act was passed on November 23, 1988, amending Public Law 93-288, the Disaster Relief Act of 1974. The Stafford Act included Section 404, which established the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. In 1993, the Hazard Mitigation and Relocation Act amended Section 404 to increase the amount of HMGP funds available and the cost-share to 75 percent Federal. This amendment also encouraged the use of property acquisition and other non-structural flood mitigation measures. In an effort to streamline HMGP delivery, FEMA encourages States to develop their mitigation programs before disaster strikes. States are adopting a more active HMGP management role. Increased capabilities may include: Conducting comprehensive all-hazard mitigation planning prior to disaster events; Providing applicants technical assistance on sound mitigation techniques and hazard mitigation policy and procedures; Coordinating mitigation programs through interagency teams or councils. Conducting benefit-cost analyses; and Preparing National Environmental Policy Act reviews for FEMA approval. States that integrate the HMGP with their frequently updated State Administrative and Hazard Mitigation Plans will create cohesive and effective approaches to loss reduction. This type of coordinated approach minimizes the distinction between “predisaster” and “post-disaster” time periods, and instead produces an ongoing mitigation effort. Hazard mitigation is any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from natural hazards and their effects. A key purpose of the HMGP is to ensure that the opportunity to take critical mitigation measures to protect life and property from future disasters is not lost during the recovery and reconstruction process following a disaster. Program grant funds available under Section 404 of the Stafford Act provide States with the incentive and capability to implement mitigation measures that previously may have been infeasible. The purpose of this Desk Reference is to: Provide comprehensive information about FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP); Increase awareness of the HMGP as an integral part of statewide hazard mitigation efforts; and Encourage deeper commitments and increased responsibilities on the part of all States and communities to reduce damage and losses from natural disasters. This Desk Reference is organized to simplify program information and assist the reader with practical guidance for successful participation in the program. Lists of program-related acronyms and definitions are included, along with appendices that amplify selected aspects of the HMGP. This Desk Reference is organized into 14 sections, each of which presents a major HMGP subject area. In each section, information is presented on the right side of the page. In several sections, job aids containing supplemental material are provided. The job aids for each section can be found at the end of the section. At the front of each section, there is a detailed table of contents to help you locate specific information.
Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309142393
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Scores of talented and dedicated people serve the forensic science community, performing vitally important work. However, they are often constrained by lack of adequate resources, sound policies, and national support. It is clear that change and advancements, both systematic and scientific, are needed in a number of forensic science disciplines to ensure the reliability of work, establish enforceable standards, and promote best practices with consistent application. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward provides a detailed plan for addressing these needs and suggests the creation of a new government entity, the National Institute of Forensic Science, to establish and enforce standards within the forensic science community. The benefits of improving and regulating the forensic science disciplines are clear: assisting law enforcement officials, enhancing homeland security, and reducing the risk of wrongful conviction and exoneration. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States gives a full account of what is needed to advance the forensic science disciplines, including upgrading of systems and organizational structures, better training, widespread adoption of uniform and enforceable best practices, and mandatory certification and accreditation programs. While this book provides an essential call-to-action for congress and policy makers, it also serves as a vital tool for law enforcement agencies, criminal prosecutors and attorneys, and forensic science educators.