Sentences with phrase «government agency performance»

Additionally, the Committee is responsible for holding hearings on the economy, budget reconciliation, and oversight in monitoring government agency performance.

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Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

The report focuses on the role of government agencies but does not comment on the performance of contractors.

Greven points out that when Kube's last company, Performance Software, took the same step, 150 government agencies signed on to their services over the course of three years.

At agencies throughout the country, Socrata has provided or created tools to help governments track performance of public initiatives.

Yet another study is forthcoming from the International Performance Assessment Centre for the Storage of CO2, but since this agency is funded by the Saskatchewan government and Royal Dutch Shell, a dismissal of the Kerrs» claim would not likely sway many minds.

Cisco's performance is widely regarded as a bellwether for the technology industry because its routers, switches, software and services indicates the level at which its corporate customers and government agencies are buying.

The proposals for health care in Congress this year, for example, will soon escalate the clash between religious hospitals and state agencies over mandatory performance of abortion: Any single - payer system will prove, as it must, irresistible to social engineers in government, and each twist of the ratchet necessarily moves Catholic hospitals further from the Church and closer to the state.

Any claim based upon an act or omission of an employee of the Government, exercising due care, in the execution of a statute or regulation, whether or not such statute or regulation be valid, or based upon the exercise or performance or the failure to exercise or perform a discretionary function or duty on the part of a federal agency or an employee of the Government, whether or not the discretion involved be abused.

It also identified performance - based governance with the setting up of appropriate mechanisms and frameworks to track performance in Millennium Development Agencies and government policies as benefit of the new initiatives.

Congratulations to Governor Cuomo and his staff for his March 11th Executive Order instructing state agencies and authorities controlled by the governor to «Use technology to promote transparency, improve government performance, and enhance citizen engagement» via a new open data initiative and website.

The Government also announced its intention to carry out a consultation towards the end of the year asking for views on a plan for a 20 year strategy for the national road network and new challenging performance targets for the Highways Agency to deliver against.

«Magnetic flux lines interfere with the wires» ability to transport electricity, lowering its performance,» says Venkat Selvamanickam at the University of Houston, Texas, where the US government is funding work via its Advanced Research Projects Agency — Energy.

Advanced Photovoltaic Systems of Princeton in New Jersey installed the system at Davis in California in September and scientists from a consortium of government agencies and utilities have since been evaluating the performance of the array.

This study also provides robust data for third - party payers or government agencies in an era in which physician performance metrics require valid risk adjustment before being used for reimbursement and quality initiatives.

Fort Lee, Virginia About Blog The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) is the Department of Defense (DoD) component that works directly with defense suppliers to help ensure that DoD, federal, and allied government supplies and services are delivered on time, at projected cost, and meet all performance requirements.

But the only performance really of note in «Rampage» is by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who plays an agent for an unnamed government agency with wild - eyed, cowboy abandon.

Director / co-writer Oliver Stone's SNOWDEN comes with a careful central performance by Joseph Gordon - Levitt as Edward Snowden, computer wiz and infrastructure analyst for the National Security Agency who discovers a top secret surveillance program employed by the US government to spy on, well, everyone.

Meanwhile, Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf, giving a performance that mainly consists of embarrassing screams and spasms) has graduated college and has a chip on his shoulder that he isn't helping the newly formed government agency with Autobot members on their missions to help mankind.

They are accountable to the Education Funding Agency for their finances, to regional schools commissioners for their performance, and they're accountable to central government which can, in extreme cases, close them down.

From the early days, I was dismayed that most government agencies saw charter schools more as an escape valve for angry parents and disaffected teachers, not as a way to create better schools by establishing binding performance goals and consequences, placing the locus of authority and accountability at the school level, and pushing schools to be distinctive and purposeful about their instruction.

Agencies that offer services to the schools, such as government agencies and various nonprofit and for - profit companies, promote their programs as ways to improve students» performance on thAgencies that offer services to the schools, such as government agencies and various nonprofit and for - profit companies, promote their programs as ways to improve students» performance on thagencies and various nonprofit and for - profit companies, promote their programs as ways to improve students» performance on the tests.

The reforms give the Australian Information Commissioner increased enforcement powers, which includes, but is not limited to: impose civil penalties in the case of serious or repeated breaches of privacy (up to $ 340 000 for an individual and $ 1.7 million for a corporation); impose criminal penalties; and / or conduct assessments of privacy performance for both Australian government agencies and businesses.

Charles has led learning and performance improvement projects for multinational corporations, government agencies, non-profits, and other organizations for more than 35 years.

Lord Agnew says the government's school funding agency is to write to multi-academy trusts asking how pay over # 150,000 relates to school performance.

By adopting an approach that looks holistically at the current technology, policy, and cultural environments of the agency and actively soliciting and incorporating public feedback, DOT is creating a plan that will enable the agency to align Open Government initiatives with strategic objectives, mitigate the risks associated with transparency, and improve performance by embracing the use of emerging communications technologies to increase citizen involvement.

The Government Performance and Results Modernization (GPRA) Act of 2010 aligns strategic planning with the beginning of each new term of an Administration, requiring every Federal agency to produce a new Strategic Plan by the first Monday in February following the year in which the term of the President commences (February 5, 2018).

The S&P Philippines Government Bond Index, which seeks to track the performance of sovereign bonds, government bills, and agency bonds, rose 10.58 % in the saGovernment Bond Index, which seeks to track the performance of sovereign bonds, government bills, and agency bonds, rose 10.58 % in the sagovernment bills, and agency bonds, rose 10.58 % in the same period.

The S&P Municipal Yield Index is designed to measure the performance of high yield municipal bonds issued by U.S. states, The District of Columbia, U.S. territories and local governments or agencies, such that interest on the securities is exempt from regular federal income tax, but may be subject to the alternative minimum tax and to state and local income taxes.

The BofA Merrill Lynch Index tracks the performance of U.S. dollar - denominated investment grade government and corporate public debt issued in the U.S. domestic bond market with at least 1 year and less than 10 years remaining maturity, including U.S. treasury, U.S. agency, foreign government, supranational and corporate securities.

By requesting, obtaining or using a Credit Card from us you agree that we may release information in our records regarding you and your Credit Account: (a) to comply with government agency or court orders; (b) to share your credit performance with credit reporting agencies and other creditors who we reasonably believe are or may be doing business with you on your Credit Account; (c) to provide information on your Credit Account to any third party who we believe is conducting an inquiry in accordance with the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act; (d) to share information with our employees, agents or representatives performing work for us in connection with your Credit Account; or (e) as otherwise permitted by the Bank's privacy policy.

All state residents have the right to understand and monitor the performance of their local government agencies, as set forth in both the California Constitution [1] and the California Public Records Act (CPRA).

In the performance piece 34,000 Pillows (2016 — ongoing), artist duo Díaz Lewis takes on the US Congress's mandate that government immigration agencies maintain a «bed quota» of 34,000 detained immigrants per day in their facilities.

Summary Title: «At the still point of the turning world...» Date: Saturday 21st February, 2015 Time: 15:30 - 21:00 (Doors open at 15:00) Venue: SHIBAURA HOUSE （ Level 5, 3 -15-4 Shibaura, Minato - ku, Tokyo ） [Access] Admission: Free (refreshments will be available for purchase) Capacity: 50 people No reservations needed Organisers: Arts Initiative Tokyo [AIT], Camden Arts Centre Supported by: Agency for Cultural Affairs Government of Japan in the fiscal 2014, British Council, SHIBAURA HOUSE Curator: Gina Buenfeld (Camden Arts Centre) Time table 15:00 Doors open 15:30 - 17:00 Introductory presentations and discussion - Intermission - 17:30 - 18:30 Act 01 Theme: Noh (screening)- Intermission - 18:45 - 20:00 Act 02 Theme: Butoh (screening, live performance) 20:00 - 21:00 Open Discussion Participating artists Live Performance: Mildred Rambaud Talk: Caroline Achaintre Jesse Wine Screening: 1: Theme / Noh (45 min) Hiraki Sawa Jeremy Millar Jefford Horrigan Ursula Mayer Manon de Boer Joachim Koester 2: Theme / Butoh (45 min) Mildred Rambaud Simon Martin Trisha Brown Babette Mangolte Fernanda Muñoz Newsome and Ina Dokmo Sriwhana Spong [Artiperformance) 20:00 - 21:00 Open Discussion Participating artists Live Performance: Mildred Rambaud Talk: Caroline Achaintre Jesse Wine Screening: 1: Theme / Noh (45 min) Hiraki Sawa Jeremy Millar Jefford Horrigan Ursula Mayer Manon de Boer Joachim Koester 2: Theme / Butoh (45 min) Mildred Rambaud Simon Martin Trisha Brown Babette Mangolte Fernanda Muñoz Newsome and Ina Dokmo Sriwhana Spong [ArtiPerformance: Mildred Rambaud Talk: Caroline Achaintre Jesse Wine Screening: 1: Theme / Noh (45 min) Hiraki Sawa Jeremy Millar Jefford Horrigan Ursula Mayer Manon de Boer Joachim Koester 2: Theme / Butoh (45 min) Mildred Rambaud Simon Martin Trisha Brown Babette Mangolte Fernanda Muñoz Newsome and Ina Dokmo Sriwhana Spong [Artist Profile]

These cities will see new performance works including a fake government agency called The Bureau of Apology.

[12:59 p.m. Updated Perhaps coincidentally, perhaps not, the White House blogged today on how it was «leading by example,» pointing to new Strategic Sustainability Performance plans describing how federal agencies planned to achieve President Obama's environmental and energy goals for the government.

pdf) to Chairman Gowdy on October 5 requesting oversight hearings exploring the overall negative effect on government performance across several agencies and departments as the result of Trump Administration restrictions on hiring.

Setting and meeting high performance targets is one of the reasons why the federal government has been a leader in the green building sphere, with thousands of buildings certified by GBCI that conserve resources, support the agency's mission and set a leadership example.

HB 4111 Establishes Infrastructure Innovation Oregon as public advisory agency responsible for developing policy and programs in area of performance - based public infrastructure projects and providing consultation and services to units of government with respect to public infrastructure projects.

Where a health plan that is a government program provides public benefits, such as SCHIP and Medicaid, and where eligibility for, or enrollment in, the health plan is determined by an agency other than the agency administering the health plan, or where the protected health information used to determine enrollment or eligibility in the health plan is collected by an agency other than the agency administering the health plan, and the joint activities are authorized by law, no business associate contract is required with respect to the collection and sharing of individually identifiable health information for the performance of the authorized functions by the health plan and the agency other than the agency administering the health plan.

The proposed rule would have defined «health oversight agency» as «an agency, person, or entity, including the employees or agents thereof, (1) That is: (i) A public agency; or (ii) A person or entity acting under grant of authority from or contract with a public agency; and (2) Which performs or oversees the performance of any audit; investigation; inspection; licensure or discipline; civil, criminal, or administrative proceeding or action; or other activity necessary for appropriate oversight of the health care system, of government benefit programs for which health information is relevant to beneficiary eligibility, or of government regulatory programs for which health information is necessary for determining compliance with program standards.»

The firm specialized in seeking candidates for the retail industry, and advised and counseled clients in various career skills.Prior to establishing Robert Michaels & Associates, Peter devoted 30 years to the establishment of superior levels of managerial performance at Unilever Corporation, primarily in the consumer products division of Elizabeth Arden Inc.Peter has lectured at various companies and government agencies, including the Employment Securities Commission on «Communications and Effective Networking.»

Maintained various unit performance metrics and provided information to senior officers for briefings with staff and other government agencies

Lead Mechanical Engineer — Holwall Products Assemblage — Fayetteville, TN — 2012 — 2015 • Supervise design, development, and assessment of tools, components, and mechanical equipment • Meet with supervisors and team leaders to review product specifications • Collaborate on installation, operations, and maintenance of equipment throughout plant • Improve workforce optimization, including space requirements and equipment layouts • Reinforce compliance with maintenance procedures to protect safety of personnel and equipment • Implement process procedures, including maintenance schedules and testing protocols Mechanical Designer — UGW Elements — Elkmont, AL — 2013 — Present • Assess project requirements and ensure compliance with specifications • Measure and improve performance of mechanical devices and components • Maintain equipment to ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability • Produce designs and testing protocols • Provide technical advice to personnel from utilities companies, representatives from government agencies, and research organizations

Member of the NSW Government Performance & Management Prequalification Scheme and is pre-approved to provide agency and program reviews and evaluations, policy development and corporate and business strategy and planning.

Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient - related information.Developed and managed budget and revenue expectations while actively seeking ways to eliminate or reduce expenses.Organized and led weekly personnel meetings with team members.Established and maintained positive relationships with government regulators, residents, families, other area health care providers, physicians and community at large.Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation, training, staff education and development.Diligently monitored the QA (Quality Assurance) program to improve performance and maintain high standards of care.Regularly evaluated employee performance, provided feedback and assisted, coached and disciplined staff as needed.Jumped in to fill gaps for on call rotation when necessary.Provided thorough supervision for day - to - day operations of facility in accordance with set policies and guidelines.Actively maintained up - to - date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations.Ensured the accuracy of public information and materials.Cooperated with other health related agencies and organizations in community activities.Served as liaison between management, clinical staff and the community.Administered, directed and coordinated the activities of the agency.Created annual goals, objectives and budget and made recommendations to reduce costs.Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg, PA) 1989 — 1991 Legislative Budget & Finance Committee — Analyst - I, Government Auditor (Compliance & Performance Audit) • Conducted government agency audit and research projects utilizing GAGAS • Participated in all aspects of project mission and audit plan development, working closely with agency department heads, senior management, and staff to facilitate audit plan completion • Held responsibility for consolidating and summarizing audit findings as well as official state legislative Committee recommendations and reports • Completed numerous high - profile legislative studies and audit projects including Commonwealth IT purchasing practices, PA Liquor Control Board, and the effectiveness of drug law enforcement • Worked as part of audit and analysis team responsible for preparing the Legislative Statistical Budget Digest annual summary and historical analysis of the Governor's $ 30 billion budget for the Commonwealth of PeGovernment Auditor (Compliance & Performance Audit) • Conducted government agency audit and research projects utilizing GAGAS • Participated in all aspects of project mission and audit plan development, working closely with agency department heads, senior management, and staff to facilitate audit plan completion • Held responsibility for consolidating and summarizing audit findings as well as official state legislative Committee recommendations and reports • Completed numerous high - profile legislative studies and audit projects including Commonwealth IT purchasing practices, PA Liquor Control Board, and the effectiveness of drug law enforcement • Worked as part of audit and analysis team responsible for preparing the Legislative Statistical Budget Digest annual summary and historical analysis of the Governor's $ 30 billion budget for the Commonwealth of Pegovernment agency audit and research projects utilizing GAGAS • Participated in all aspects of project mission and audit plan development, working closely with agency department heads, senior management, and staff to facilitate audit plan completion • Held responsibility for consolidating and summarizing audit findings as well as official state legislative Committee recommendations and reports • Completed numerous high - profile legislative studies and audit projects including Commonwealth IT purchasing practices, PA Liquor Control Board, and the effectiveness of drug law enforcement • Worked as part of audit and analysis team responsible for preparing the Legislative Statistical Budget Digest annual summary and historical analysis of the Governor's $ 30 billion budget for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Import / Export Compliance Management — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude, and professionalism, while executing various operational, support and administrative functions and ensuring both efficient organizational communications and on - going process enhancements Develop and maintain all trade compliance policies and operations procedures, updating regularly according to regulatory enhancements initiated by the US government and other related agencies Provide continuous assessment of all execution and resource utilization tasks, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding process efficiency, delivery and receiving requirements and schedule adherence Perform needs - based and situational assessments of policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency, manage and reduce costs, promote both staff and client satisfaction, and ensure adherence to related quality control standards Utilize talent among team members with focused collaboration and the promotion of a performance - based work environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Prepare complex licenses and agreements in support of all programs, including temporary / permanent export licenses (DSP 5, 6, 61, 73 and 74), foreign employment licenses, technical assistance agreements and amendments, warehouse distribution agreements and other functions Ensure adherence to all Bureau of Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) compliance, including submission of permits (ATF 2, 3, 5, 6 and 9), USG and foreign transfers / variances, record - keeping requirements, destructive device movement and shipping requirements Address key client, personnel, and management queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained operational growth through business retention and the leveraging of available resources Oversee critical functions related to technical data transfers and data management, foreign travel and foreign visitor requests Educate, supervise and lead staff in the execution of all related functions, including the execution of audits and briefings Maintain a strong working knowledge of products, services, techniques and relevant tools, while committing to continued advanced technical education with respect to complex concepts and studies as related to position function Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, support staff and other management partners to facilitate information flow

Equal emphasis needs to be given to the responsibility of governments and government departments and agencies in improving their performance in regard to Indigenous communities.

While a coordinated whole of government approach is intended to simplify and streamline service delivery, it also has the potential to blur the responsibilities and performance of individual agencies and programs.