Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Docuticker.com | Daily update of new reports from government agencies, ngo’s, think tanks, and other groups - December 1, 2009


Calling for Common Sense About Christmas, Rutherford Institute Issues Legal Guidelines for Celebrating Christmas in Public, At School or Work
New From the GAO
December 1st, 2009
New GAO Reports and Correspondence (PDFs)
Source: Government Accountability Office
1 December 2009
+ Reports
1. Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program: Performance Measurement Would Strengthen Accountability and Enhance Awareness among Potential Claimants
2. Information Technology: Actions Needed to Fully Establish Program Management Capability for VA’s Financial and Logistics Initiative

+ Correspondence
1. Recovery Act: Contract Oversight Activities of the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board and Observations on Contract Spending in Selected States
Coremetrics Benchmark Cyber Monday Report 2009
Study: Every GM Vehicle Sold Costs Taxpayers $12,200
NASCIO Identifies Top Ten Priorities for State CIOs
Lists & Rankings — Cruise ships are becoming ridiculously large
New Research Shows U.S. Economy Will Grow by Billions of Dollars if High School Dropout Rate is Reduced
$101.1 Million Raised Around Same-Sex Partnership Ballot Measures in 2008
FCC Issues Declaratory Ruling Establishing Timeframes for State and Locality Processing of Applications for Wireless Towers
Actions Needed to Improve Safety Oversight and Security at Aircraft Repair Stations
FDA Announces New Warning on Plavix: Avoid Use with Prilosec/Prilosec OTC
Top Ten Energy Myths
Federal Regulators Issue Final Model Privacy Notice Form
Report on Quality Changes for 2010 Model Vehicles
US Department of Labor’s OSHA provides crowd control guidelines for protecting workers during retail sales events
LED life-cycle assessment
Integrated Measurement and the Pathway to Internet Profitability
New From the GAO
November 30th, 2009
New GAO Reports and Correspondence (PDFs)
Source: Government Accountability Office
30 November 2009
+ Reports
1. Elderly Voters: Information on Promising Practices Could Strengthen the Integrity of the Voting Process in Long-term Care Facilities
2. Energy-Water Nexus: Many Uncertainties Remain about National and Regional Effects of Increased Biofuel Production on Water Resources
3. Federal Aviation Administration: Human Capital System Incorporates Many Leading Practices, but Improving Employees’ Satisfaction with Their Workplace Remains a Challenge
4. Household Goods Moving Industry: Progress Has Been Made in Enforcement, but Increased Focus on Consumer Protection Is Needed
5. Information Technology: U.S. Postal Service Needs to Strengthen System Acquisition and Management Capabilities to Improve Its Intelligent Mail® Full Service Program

+ Correspondence
1. Surface Transportation: Efforts to Address Highway Congestion through Real-Time Traffic Information Systems Are Expanding but Face Implementation Challenges
H1N1 Impact & Implications
Improved health and survival of FIV-infected cats is associated with the presence of autoantibodies to the primary receptor, CD134

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