• In 2022, we experienced a third year of the COVID-19 pandemic and also saw society slowly returning back to “normal” as most restrictions lifted in the United States and across the world. (nih.gov)
  • For the first time in three years, the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) is holding its annual meeting in person, convening many thousands of neuroscientists in San Diego, California, from November 12-16, 2022. (nih.gov)
  • Under these three priority areas, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) designated seven related strategies as CAP goals in August 2022. (gao.gov)
  • Jeffrey S. Shapiro was appointed Inspector General for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by Governor Charlie Baker, Attorney General Maura Healey and Auditor Suzanne Bump on September 2, 2022, and was sworn-in to a five-year term on October 3, 2022. (mass.gov)
  • The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is investigating and prosecuting individuals involved in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. (justice.gov)
  • The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is accepting applications for term attorneys to serve as Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Capitol Siege Section of the Criminal Division. (justice.gov)
  • For over 30 years, he has served in various legal, administrative and fiscal roles in the Middlesex District Attorney's Office, the Attorney General's Office and as the First Deputy Comptroller of the Commonwealth. (mass.gov)
  • The Seventy-first session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia in 2018 wil be required to take a decision on the regional membership for a four-year period from 2019 onwards to step in for Maldives. (who.int)
  • Today, I am happy to announce that the findings and recommendations from our two-year strategic planning effort for health disparities and equity research are published in a special issue of Neurology. (nih.gov)
  • A shock to the system," said one colleague on learning of Dr. John Ruffin's retirement from federal service and as director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, having admired his passion, commitment and tenacity for so many years to make minority health and health disparities a national priority. (nih.gov)
  • These words by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and his personal faith are the mantra that have guided Ruffin in leading the development of a national health disparities enterprise from an office to a center and now an institute. (nih.gov)
  • This resulted in 13 recommendations that would later help shape the research agenda for the Office of Research on Minority Health (ORMH) and a platform on which NIH's research agenda for minority health and health disparities would continue to build. (nih.gov)
  • b) During the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium, the state board for community and technical colleges on behalf of North Seattle Community College may enter into a long-term lease, not to exceed 99 years, of a portion of the North Seattle Community College for purposes of affordable housing under RCW 39.33.015 . (wa.gov)
  • SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, November 17, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently mailed ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county and urban county committee elections to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across the country. (usda.gov)
  • Producers and landowners must return ballots to their local FSA county office or have their ballots postmarked by December 4, 2023, for those ballots to be counted. (usda.gov)
  • For over ten years, NINDS has participated in Brain Awareness Week, taking place in 2023 from March 13 – 19, as a weeklong celebration of both the complexity and mystery of the brain. (nih.gov)
  • In terms of section 6 of the Public Audit Act, when the Auditor-General is to be appointed, the Speaker must initiate the process in the National Assembly for the recommendation of a person to the President for appointment. (parliament.gov.za)
  • When making an appointment, the President must determine the term for which the appointment is made, provided that the Auditor-General must be appointed for a fixed, non-renewable term of between five and ten years, in terms of section 189 of the Constitution. (parliament.gov.za)
  • Individual may at agency discretion be converted to a permanent appointment without further competition. (justice.gov)
  • In a case where an applicant lacks necessary income documentation at a certification appointment and the local agency issues a temporary (up to 30 days) certification, this guidance stipulates that under no circumstance may a second, subsequent 30-day certification period be used if the applicant fails to provide the required documentation of income before the temporary certification period expires. (usda.gov)
  • An inter-agency mobility programme has been established with the aim of creating a competent, versatile, mobile, integrated "global team" for future United Nations operations. (who.int)
  • 6. Special Programme resources are the financial resources made available to it by governments and organizations through the Tropical Diseases Research Fund, an international fund administered by the World Bank, the WHO Voluntary Fund for Health Promotion, and other agency funds. (who.int)
  • We are compelled to conduct this exercise every five years as we take stock of our progress and update the strategic plan to reflect our core values, our stakeholder’s needs, and the best ways to go about achieving our mission. (nih.gov)
  • Institutes of Health (NIH), I am pleased to present the first strategic plan for this new office. (nih.gov)
  • Those baseline projections cover the 10-year period used in the Congressional budget process. (cbo.gov)
  • By law, CBO's primary responsibility is to Congressional committees, but to the extent practicable, the agency also provides information to Members' offices. (cbo.gov)
  • The agency also publishes cost estimates at other stages of the legislative process if requested to do so by a relevant committee or by the Congressional leadership. (cbo.gov)
  • 5. Strengthen Enforcement of Anti-Corruption, Ethics, and Public Integrity Laws by creating a new, independent anti-corruption agency dedicated to enforcing federal ethics laws and by expanding an independent and empowered Congressional ethics office insulated from Congressional politics. (commondreams.org)
  • 5) Except as permitted under chapter 39.94 RCW, no lease for or on behalf of any state agency may be used or referred to as collateral or security for the payment of securities offered for sale through a public offering. (wa.gov)
  • Except as permitted under chapter 39.94 RCW, no lease for or on behalf of any state agency may be used or referred to as collateral or security for the payment of securities offered for sale through a private placement without the prior written approval of the state treasurer. (wa.gov)
  • As we begin the new year, and on behalf of everyone at NINDS, I would like to thank our investigators, research subjects, and our partners representing those suffering from neurological disorders for helping us make 2018 a success. (nih.gov)
  • Our specially trained staff will pick out the perfect agencies on your behalf, ensuring you get the best candidates. (agencycentral.co.uk)
  • Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, investigative agencies, witnesses, and crime victims. (justice.gov)
  • P.S. For years, Democratic candidates have been urging DuPage to merge the recorder's office into the county clerk's office -- the way it's already done in over 90 percent of Illinois counties. (dailyherald.com)
  • In May of this year, we brought together a group of de facto “Rigor Champions” for a two-day workshop to discuss how best to promote the principles of scientific rigor and transparency at research institutions. (nih.gov)
  • GAO is making five recommendations for OMB to improve the transparency of the CAP goals, including designating a goal related to information technology, developing procedures to improve the timeliness of the goals, ensuring consistent quarterly reporting of goal progress, and reporting on final progress at the end of the 4-year goal period. (gao.gov)
  • The report concluded that state and local WIC agencies have considerable discretion in terms of what to include or exclude as income, the time period which that income reflects, and the size of the family used to calculate household income. (usda.gov)
  • This year, considerable attention was paid to the emerging field of gene-targeted treatments for multiple neurological conditions. (nih.gov)
  • Farmers who are eligible to participate in these programs elect a three-to-five person county committee, which reviews county office operations and makes decisions on how to apply the programs. (usda.gov)
  • It also collaborated during the year with the Inter-Agency Committee on Women and Gender Equality, ILO, UNICEF and the Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights, making a significant contribution to the system-wide medium term plan for the advancement of women, 1996-2001. (who.int)
  • As such, Jeffrey is proactively building relationships with state and local officials to promote good government and to position the office as a resource. (mass.gov)
  • Long-term facility needs - Six-year facility plan - Efficient use of state facilities. (wa.gov)
  • The director of enterprise services may enter into a long-term lease greater than ten years in duration if an analysis shows that the life-cycle cost of leasing the facility is less than the life-cycle cost of purchasing or constructing a facility in lieu of leasing the facility. (wa.gov)
  • This became the launch pad for long-term collaborative relationships with other NIH institutes, centers and offices. (nih.gov)
  • P3 infrastructure service delivery requires the private investors not only to finance, design and construct the project, but also to operate and maintain it at preset performance standards over a long-term period-typically 30 years or longer. (stanford.edu)
  • Studies may be funded by death sentence into a treatable, that researchers are studying the foundations, medical institutions, chronic (long-term) disease. (nih.gov)
  • Potential applicants may obtain a copy of "Healthy People 2000" (Full Report: Stock No. 017-001-00474-0) or "Healthy People 2000" (Summary Report: Stock No. 017-001-00473-1) through the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9325 (telephone 202- 783-3238). (nih.gov)
  • Acquisition, lease, and disposal of real estate for state agencies - Long-range planning - Use of lease as collateral or security - Colocation and consolidation - Studies - Delegation of functions - Exemptions. (wa.gov)
  • 3) Except for leases permitted under subsection (4) of this section, the director of enterprise services may fix the terms and conditions of each lease entered into under this chapter, except that no lease shall extend greater than twenty years in duration. (wa.gov)
  • The premises are available on an effectively full repairing lease for a term of years to be agreed. (bidwells.co.uk)
  • Our Office of Research Quality leads NINDS’s efforts through workshop and meeting presentations, publications, and dissemination of research design and transparent reporting guidance and comprehensive educational tools. (nih.gov)
  • A UNDG poverty strategy and action plan has been adopted and sent to all United Nations country offices as a guidance and reference document. (who.int)
  • To provide more consistency and accountability, this guidance reiterates language in the FNS Instruction that encourages WIC state agencies to define "current income" to refer to all income received by the household during the month (30 days) prior to the date the application for WIC benefits is made, and requires justification of any other definition in the state plan. (usda.gov)
  • WIC state agencies must implement this updated guidance as of the beginning of fiscal year (FY) 2014 (Oct. 1, 2013). (usda.gov)
  • Any modifications that must be made to current procedures in order to comply with this guidance must be included in the FY 2014 state plans, which are due to FNS regional offices by Aug. 15, 2013. (usda.gov)
  • In February 2013, The Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report, WIC program: Improved Oversight of Income Eligibility Determination Needed. (usda.gov)
  • and giving agencies the tools to implement strong rules that protect the public. (commondreams.org)
  • The NSWP-II noted that for some items there is uniformity in state agency policy regarding what items should count as income, but that there is less consistency among state agencies for counting other types of income such as medical, rental, and energy assistance. (usda.gov)
  • The mandate of the OAM is to evaluate what was then termed "unconventional medical practices," and was renamed more recently "Alternative Medicine. (nih.gov)
  • He would oversee coordination of minority programs for NIH with a budget of $1.5 million under the auspices of the Office of Minority Programs. (nih.gov)
  • Soon I developed a vision to return elections back to the county clerk's office the way it was done in every other county in Illinois. (dailyherald.com)
  • I was so frustrated sitting in a board room month after month, year after year, watching the commissioners in charge of running our elections not doing their homework, not asking the right questions, not exhibiting curiosity, not following-up and not taking responsibility for their mistakes and incompetence. (dailyherald.com)
  • ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Applications may be submitted by domestic, foreign, for-profit and non-profit organizations, public and private such as universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, units of State and local governments, federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, and eligible agencies of the Federal government. (nih.gov)
  • Over a four-year period, researchers enrolled 332 black patients (451 eyes), and 249white patients (325 eyes). (nih.gov)
  • The members of the Council work in collaboration with the director of the Office of Special Education. (nj.gov)
  • The Office of Management and Budget must develop cross-agency priority goals to guide agency collaboration on the government's big challenges, like financial management. (gao.gov)
  • The federal government faces critical challenges that require effective management and collaboration among federal agencies. (gao.gov)
  • The total project period for applications submitted in response to the present RFA may not exceed one year. (nih.gov)
  • Original y, its membership was for a three-year period, but those selected for membership from 2009 onwards will serve for a period of four years. (who.int)
  • 9. Members of the JCB shal serve for a period of four years and may be reappointed. (who.int)
  • A National Council for Human Rights, composed of 22 members-11 from various government agencies and 11 from civil society-met regularly. (state.gov)
  • Because SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15909 the CSB is a small independent Federal agency, in addition to members from the CSB, the agency is drawing an additional SES member for its PRB from another Federal agency. (justia.com)
  • Members are appointed for a minimum of two-year terms that can be renewed for a maximum of three terms. (nj.gov)
  • and instituting a lifetime ban on lobbying by former Members of Congress, Presidents, and agency heads. (commondreams.org)
  • Additional Information Background The CSB is an independent federal agency charged with investigating incidents and hazards that result, or may result, in the catastrophic release of extremely hazardous substances. (justia.com)
  • The so-called "independent" agency was independent in name only. (dailyherald.com)
  • The OIG is an independent agency with an estimated $9.5 million annual budget and 80 employees. (mass.gov)
  • To maximize the benefits of federal spending, the government created a central agency, Infrastructure Australia, as an independent, professional body to prioritize federal spending on infrastructure projects. (stanford.edu)
  • SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(1) requires each agency to establish, in accordance with regulations with regulations prescribed by the Office of Personnel Management, a performance review board (PRB). (justia.com)
  • In addition, there are several resource representatives from various state agencies. (nj.gov)
  • It is anticipated that activities supported by these exploratory grants will form the basis for competitive applications that could be submitted in response to future RFAs, including a Cooperative Agreement RFA, from the Office of Alternative Medicine. (nih.gov)
  • Please do not hesitate to contact the ODS with comments and suggestions regarding the plan or office activities, through the contact addresses below. (nih.gov)
  • More details about President Donald Trump's infrastructure plan should come to light this week as he plans to share his vision for a proposed $1 trillion investment over 10 years in the nation's roads, bridges, waterways and other structures. (stanford.edu)
  • I am also grateful to the ODS team for their diligence and commitment to creating an exceptional plan for the office. (nih.gov)
  • As a previous NJDOE County Supervisor of Child Study Teams, as well as Early Childhood Special Education Specialist for the NJDOE Office of Special Education Programs. (nj.gov)
  • In his address during the 2013 debate on Parliament's Budget Vote, the former Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Max Sisulu, commented on the fact that the Office has provided invaluable support to Presiding Officers, Portfolio Committees and the ISDs. (parliament.gov.za)
  • All the little effort you make today to save money, will make a difference in your budget at the end of the year. (hrblock.com)
  • For more information, see How CBO Prepares Baseline Budget Projections and How CBO Produces Its 10-Year Economic Forecast . (cbo.gov)
  • For years, the NIH and NINDS have supported important research efforts and partnerships that aim to better understand, diagnose, and treat rare diseases. (nih.gov)
  • I would like to introduce the new Director of the NIMH Office for Disparities Research and Workforce Diversity, Dr. Christina Borba. (nih.gov)
  • Infrastructure provision is primarily a state and local business - both in terms of the economic benefits and in terms of funding. (stanford.edu)
  • Facilities acquired or held pursuant to this chapter, and any improvements thereon, shall conform to standards adopted by the director and approved by the office of financial management governing facility efficiency unless a specific exemption from such standards is provided by the director of enterprise services. (wa.gov)
  • The director of enterprise services shall report to the office of financial management and the appropriate committees of the legislature annually on any exemptions granted pursuant to this subsection. (wa.gov)
  • though its name has changed over the years, the Agency's relationship with farmers goes back to the 1930s. (usda.gov)
  • Across the country and throughout world, most COVID-19 restrictions have lifted, and society is trying to get back to “normal,” after three years in which the pandemic has affected every corner of our lives. (nih.gov)
  • This is a 2 year term position. (justice.gov)
  • This position may be extended for one year without further competition. (justice.gov)
  • The name change [to ORMH] was meaningful, because people did not understand the purpose of the office," Ruffin recalls. (nih.gov)
  • Natalie Monroe is an attorney with over 25 years of experience practicing law in the public and private sectors. (mass.gov)
  • As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. (justice.gov)
  • 4)(a) The director of enterprise services may fix the terms of leases for property under the department of enterprise services' control at the former Northern State Hospital site for up to sixty years. (wa.gov)
  • In fact, NIH labs and offices have relied on NITAAC for standard or customized IT products, services and solutions for years. (nih.gov)
  • In 1958, the first year this survey was conducted, the number was 73-that is, 73% of Americans polled said, yes, they trusted their government to do the right thing at least most of the time. (commondreams.org)
  • Ten years after the attainment of democracy in our country, the Executive evaluated the progress made towards the consolidation of democracy and the promotion and protection of constitutional rights, values and principles in South Africa. (parliament.gov.za)
  • AGENCY: This notice announces the membership of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Review Board (CSB) Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Board (PRB). (justia.com)
  • During the transition, both offices must serve the public. (dailyherald.com)
  • It also noted that there were variations in state agencies' definitions of "current" income. (usda.gov)
  • The NSWP-II reported that most agencies use current income as opposed to income from the previous year. (usda.gov)
  • 2) Except for real estate occupied by federal agencies, the director shall determine the location, size, and design of any real estate or improvements thereon acquired or held pursuant to subsection (1) of this section. (wa.gov)
  • The Capitol Siege Section in the Criminal Division of the Office is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of these matters in U.S. District Court. (justice.gov)
  • It will be recorded, and it will be available online, posted online in a few days, along with the other webinars from our series this year and from our series in previous years. (nih.gov)
  • The Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (OIG), established in 1981, is the first state level inspector general's office in the nation. (mass.gov)
  • Federal spending over the last 40 years has remained at roughly the same level when adjusted for inflation and most of that spending has been oriented towards new capital projects. (stanford.edu)
  • Every opportunity I had in the community through the years, I shared this vision. (dailyherald.com)
  • Through the first four years, the vision in eyes of white patients with advanced glaucoma tended to be better preserved in the program starting with laser surgery. (nih.gov)
  • Four years after the first surgical treatment of white patients, the vision of most, but not all,was preserved better if their program started with trabeculectomy. (nih.gov)
  • The agency has been in business since 2014 and is situated in Southampton. (agencycentral.co.uk)
  • One of the recommendations called for the establishment of a Unit on Constitutional Institutions and other statutory bodies to be located in the Office of the Speaker. (parliament.gov.za)
  • In September 2010, after extensive consultation with internal and external stakeholders, a Unit referred to as the Office on Institutions Supporting Democracy was established within the Office of the Speaker. (parliament.gov.za)
  • Since the establishment of the Office on Institutions Supporting Democracy (ISDs), there has been a discernible improvement in the relationship between Parliament and the institutions, according to the Speaker of the National Assembly Mr Max Sisulu. (parliament.gov.za)