Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government

Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government
Author: United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2019-03-24
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0359541828

Policymakers and program managers are continually seeking ways to improve accountability in achieving an entity's mission. A key factor in improving accountability in achieving an entity's mission is to implement an effective internal control system. An effective internal control system helps an entity adapt to shifting environments, evolving demands, changing risks, and new priorities. As programs change and entities strive to improve operational processes and implement new technology, management continually evaluates its internal control system so that it is effective and updated when necessary. Section 3512 (c) and (d) of Title 31 of the United States Code (commonly known as the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA)) requires the Comptroller General to issue standards for internal control in the federal government.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, 1999

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, 1999
Author: Barry Leonard
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 1712
Release: 1999-06
Genre:
ISBN: 0788183087

Contains 1,412 assistance programs administered by 57 Federal agencies in agriculture, crime control, education, employment and training, health and human services, housing and homeownership, and science and technology. Chapters: how to use the catalog; agency summary; agency programs; alpha. index of programs; applicant eligibility; deadlines index; functional index; subject index; deleted and added programs; crosswalk of changes to program numbers and titles; program descriptions: programs requiring executive order 12372 review; authorization appendix; agency addresses; sources of additional info.; and developing and writing grant proposals.

Wiley FINRA Series 99 Exam Review 2017

Wiley FINRA Series 99 Exam Review 2017
Author: Wiley
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2017-03-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1119379873

Limited Partnership Analysis -- Tax Deductions vs. Tax Credits -- Other Tax Considerations -- Dissolving a Partnership -- Pretest -- Chapter 2 Brokerage Office Procedures and Back-Office Operations -- Hiring New Employees -- Resignation of a Registered Representative -- Registration Exemptions -- Persons Ineligible to Register -- Disciplinary Actions Against a Registered Representative -- Termination for Cause -- Outside Employment -- Private Securities Transactions -- Gift Rule -- Sharing in a Customer's Account -- Borrowing and Lending Money -- Order Tickets -- Executing an Order -- Sales Department -- Order Room/Wire Room -- Purchase and Sales Department -- Margin Department -- Cashiering Department -- Custody Department -- Corporate Action Department -- Becoming a Stockholder -- Trade Date -- Settlement Date -- Payment Date -- Violation -- Clearly Erroneous Reports -- Execution Errors -- Unconfirmed Trades -- Corporate and Municipal Securities Settlement Options -- Cash -- Next Day -- Seller's Option -- Buyer's Option -- RVP/DVP/COD -- When-Issued Securities -- Government Securities Settlement Options -- Accrued Interest -- Calculating Accrued Interest -- Close Outs -- Customer Confirmations -- Rules for Good Delivery -- Delivery of Round Lots -- Delivery of Bond Certificates -- Rejection of Delivery -- Reclamation -- Marking to the Market -- Customer Account Statements -- Dividend Distribution -- Declaration Date -- Ex-Dividend Date -- Record Date -- Payment Date -- Stock Price and the Ex-Dividend Date -- Dividend Disbursement Process -- Due Bills -- Proxies -- Operations Professionals Covered Persons -- Operational Red Flags -- Pretest -- Chapter 3 Record Keeping, Financial Requirements, and Clearing -- Blotters -- General Ledger -- Customer Accounts -- Suspense Account -- Subsidiary (Secondary) Records

Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States

Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2009-07-29
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0309142393

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.