Sentences with phrase «in financial accountability»

Director, Master in Financial Accountability Program, York University, December 2015 — Present.

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Army Col. John Hope was the director of operations for the Pentagon's $ 800 million Afghanistan Task Force for Stability and Business Operations — which was designed to focus on economic redevelopment in US war zones — when he complained about a lack of financial accountability, and now says he has been «singled out for retaliation and retribution,» Senate Judiciary Committee chair Chuck Grassley (R - Iowa) said last week in a letter to Secretary of Defense Ash Carter.

A report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office last year found the six largest financial companies, including Bank of America, Citigroup and Wells Fargo, lost nearly $ 16 billion in their proprietary trading units in just over 12 months during the crisis.

«Signing up for a credit card or opening a bank account can often mean signing away your right to take the company to court if things go wrong,» said CFPB Director Richard Cordray in a statement, adding «many banks and financial companies avoid accountability.»

In an unusual mid-December display of bi-partisanship, the House Financial Services committee announced plans to hold hearings to address SEC settlement practices and «concerns about accountability and transparency,» according to Chairman Spencer Bachus.

The lack of accountability during the financial crisis, which was a tear in the faith in governmental and banking institutions, is turning into a giant rip that may never be repaired.

Strengthening transparency and accountability are two issues that have come to the forefront in the wake of the financial crisis.

So rather than focusing on Bitcoin as a speculative currency, the true focus should be on the underlying technology, known as the blockchain, and related «sidechains» that result in speedier payment methods, reduced financial friction, and anonymity, as well as accountability and transparency.

In «Baffling Budgets: The Need for Clearer and More Comprehensive Financial Reporting by Canada's Municipalities,» authors Benjamin Dachis and William B.P. Robson, say fixing these flaws is a critical step toward better accountability to voters for municipal spending and taxation.

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Regulating Credit Rating Agencies After the Financial Crisis: The Long and Winding Road Toward Accountability Author: Professor Stéphane Rousseau, Chair in Business Law and International TradeFaculty of Law, Université de Montréal, July 23, 2009

What can the government do to improve the transparency and accountability of the budget process; the effectiveness of Parliament in reviewing the budget and government spending; and, the understanding of Canadians, as to what the government is actually doing in its budget and financial planning?

The accountability in Australia is, in this regard, less formalised, with the penalties being imposed via financial markets, the parliamentary testimonies and through loss of reputation.

The Auditor General objected to this claim, and the Financial Accountability Office (FAO) of Ontario has adopted the Auditor General's recommendation in its fiscal projections.

However, since the financial crisis, an increase in regulation and accountability has forced many banks to repair their balance sheets, tighten their credit policy and adhere to a more punishing regulatory environment.

The job losses would be concentrated among teens and young adults, while the number of minimum wage workers in Ontario would increase from just over 500,000 to 1.6 million in 2019, said a report released by the province's Financial Accountability Office.

Our message to the Finance Minister is that a budget is a financial accountability document and he shouldn't bury it in Annexes, especially when he has a very «credible» fiscal plan.

Stephen LeClair recently served as a Commissioner with the Legislated Assembly of Ontario; being the first Financial Accountability Officer in Ontario.

Developed and taught GS / FACC 6460: «Accountability Issues in the Government and Not - for - Profit Sectors,» Master of Financial Accountability Program (MFAc), School of Administrative Studies, York University, 2012 — present (with exception of sabbatical).

In 2009, Joyce Meyer Ministries received accreditation from the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), which stated that in terms of the ministry's financial accountability, transparency, board governance and fundraising practices, it had met their requirements of «responsible stewardship»In 2009, Joyce Meyer Ministries received accreditation from the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), which stated that in terms of the ministry's financial accountability, transparency, board governance and fundraising practices, it had met their requirements of «responsible stewardshiFinancial Accountability (ECFA), which stated that in terms of the ministry's financial accountability, transparency, board governance and fundraising practices, it had met their requirements of «responsible stewaAccountability (ECFA), which stated that in terms of the ministry's financial accountability, transparency, board governance and fundraising practices, it had met their requirements of «responsible stewardship»in terms of the ministry's financial accountability, transparency, board governance and fundraising practices, it had met their requirements of «responsible stewardshifinancial accountability, transparency, board governance and fundraising practices, it had met their requirements of «responsible stewaaccountability, transparency, board governance and fundraising practices, it had met their requirements of «responsible stewardship».

The introduction to notes that the book's essays «focus on the urgent and far - reaching changes in ecclesial governance, administrative style, and financial accountability called for if the congregation of the faithful in the future is to fulfill its hallowed aspiration to be the salt of the earth and the light of the nations.»

If in Emerson's words «Every great institution is the lengthened shadow of a single man'there's no doubt that the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association's commitment to accountability is both a true reflection of Graham and a key reason why he has remained free of financial scandal.

Still in draft form, the Code of Conduct commits signatories to faithful compliance with Charitable Choice; to straightforward and consistent communication about their religious identity among their volunteers, service beneficiaries, donors and government partners; to refraining from using government funding for «confessional activities»; to winsome and gentle witness; to love of neighbor; to freedom from religious coercion; to nondiscrimination toward program participants; to faithfulness to their mission; to credible and objective evaluation procedures; to avoidance of «turf wars» with other FBOs and nonprofits; and to rigorous financial accountability.

He quit taking a salary in 2006, and Lakewood church is well known for the financial accountability.

Following a storm of criticism about the lack of financial accountability on the part of many of the TV evangelists, the groups in the l970s established the Evangelical Council for Financial Acountability to develop financial accounting and reporting principles to which all members must adhere — a kind of Good Housekeeping Seal of financial accountability on the part of many of the TV evangelists, the groups in the l970s established the Evangelical Council for Financial Acountability to develop financial accounting and reporting principles to which all members must adhere — a kind of Good Housekeeping Seal of Financial Acountability to develop financial accounting and reporting principles to which all members must adhere — a kind of Good Housekeeping Seal of financial accounting and reporting principles to which all members must adhere — a kind of Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval.

Grassley «is not just asking them to come in and talk, he is asking them for everything,» Kenneth Behr, president of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, told The Tampa Tribune, which in May ran a lengthy investigative report on the Whites» Without Walls church and its finances.

A significant congressional advisory group, the Commission on Accountability and Policy for Religious Organizations (led by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability), recommended such changes in a 2013 report.

While reaching out to underserved communities across the U.S. and in more than 50 countries around the world, Vitamin Angels also has a four - star rating from Charity Navigator for Financial Health, Accountability and Transparency.

The board has a setup that will ensure the longevity of Arsenal and hence money is not thrown at problems instead, there is always financial accountability so we don't end up like Leeds United, who famously got to champions league semi finals, but are now a permanent fixture in the Championship.

In a congratulatory letter, Charity Navigator President and CEO Michael Thatcher recognized the «exceptional designation,» and praised Mass Audubon «for demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency.»

But it is the prospects for the local accountability offered by the press that many commentators worry about most — both in the UK and the US — if their financial decline continues.

Under these New York State laws, candidates are required to file periodic financial disclosure reports in order to provide accountability by candidates seeking public office and to provide transparency in the election process.

As you know, part of what led to this crisis was firms like AIG and others making huge and risky bets — using derivatives and other complicated financial instruments — in ways that defied accountability, or even common sense.

Successive administrations in Nigeria, including the current one claim to promote transparency and accountability by following due process in financial dealings and public procurements.

This is the first in a series of posts describing the transparency, accountability, and financial benefits of an Open FOIL system for New York City.

This is the second in a series of posts describing the transparency, accountability, and financial benefits of an Open FOIL system for New York City.

It is on record that in these efforts to ensure transparency and accountability, the current DG is the only chief executive in history of the agency that implemented almost 100 per cent of the Auditor - General of the Federation's audit recommendations regarding financial and other irregularities in the agency.

Earlier, Nwosu said the country could not entrench accountability and transparency in the public service without guaranteed autonomy through administrative and financial independence for auditors - general at the three tiers of government.

These reforms — accompanied by an unprecedented financial investment — will put students first by bringing accountability to the classroom, recruiting and rewarding our best teachers, further reducing over-testing, and finally confronting our chronically failing schools,» Mr. Cuomo said in a statement.

The committee is seen as a crucial mechanism for ensuring transparency and accountability in government financial operations, having been described by Professor Peter Hennessy as «the queen of the select committees... [which] by its very existence exert [s] a cleansing effect in all government departments.»

«Governor Cuomo has made unprecedented financial investments in our schools, but has demanded accountability measures to go along with that investment so every child has the opportunity to succeed.

Adeosun explained that the policy was expected to «Increase exposure of financial or financial related crimes; support the fight against financial crimes and corruption; improved level of public confidence in public entities; enhance transparency and accountability in the management of public funds; improve Nigeria's Open Government Ranking and Ease of Doing Business Indicators; and recover public funds that can be deployed to finance Nigeria's infrastructure deficit.»

«To review the provisions of the Scotland Act 1998 in the light of experience and to recommend any changes to the present constitutional arrangements that would enable the Scottish parliament to serve the people of Scotland better, improve the financial accountability of the Scottish parliament, and continue to secure the position of Scotland within the United Kingdom.»

The ORE guidelines, which did not exist until last year, were established upon the recommendation of a SUNY task force on affiliates, which also found «that more specificity was needed» in alumni association and auxiliary services corporation guidelines «with respect to financial responsibility, accountability, transparency and oversight.»

, were established upon the recommendation of a SUNY task force on affiliates, which also found «that more specificity was needed» in alumni association and auxiliary services corporation guidelines «with respect to financial responsibility, accountability, transparency and oversight.»

«In respect to expenses, I have advocated and worked hard since January 1, 2016 that we must cut overtime, consolidate and / or share services, have greater financial accountability and transparency, and worked to find new revenues and other cost cutting measures in the city,» Mantello saiIn respect to expenses, I have advocated and worked hard since January 1, 2016 that we must cut overtime, consolidate and / or share services, have greater financial accountability and transparency, and worked to find new revenues and other cost cutting measures in the city,» Mantello saiin the city,» Mantello said.

Indeed, in one important way, according to Gary Kalman, executive director of the Washington D.C. - based Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency Coalition, the corporate formation laws are actually tougher on businesses in places like Panama and the Cayman Islands than in the United States.

By creating an independent office of County Comptroller, he will restore the public's trust in their county government and provide long - term financial accountability.

But there's nothing funny about financial disclosure: it's at the heart of accountability, and the governor's cavalier disregard for the law is a sign that the famous «dysfunction» he claims to have ended is actually persisting in a new form.

«At a time of difficult financial challenges, transparency, accountability and oversight in the use of public dollars are more important than ever.»