Government Accountability Office

ABAKA Accelerates North American Expansion with Three Senior Executive Appointments

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Retirement, Termination of employment, Abaka, Government Accountability Office, Government, Business

"The U.S., like many other countries, is facing a perfect storm when it comes to retirement and wealth planning.

Key Points: 
  • "The U.S., like many other countries, is facing a perfect storm when it comes to retirement and wealth planning.
  • 2019 research from the U.S. GAO has shown that about half of older Americans have 'no retirement savings'.
  • Prior to ABAKA, he served as Vice President, Senior Strategic Account Manager at OppenheimerFunds.
  • ABAKA closed its Series A funding round in December last year and has secured $10 million in funding to date.

Delivery riders win support and empathy amidst COVID-19 pandemic by sharing experiences on Kuaishou

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Kuaishou, Tencent, Video software, Government Accountability Office, Government

BEIJING, April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Video platforms such as Kuaishou have made a difference humanizing less glamourous professions through this pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Video platforms such as Kuaishou have made a difference humanizing less glamourous professions through this pandemic.
  • Through viewing lives from another perspective, people have realized the importance of cleaners, hawkers and of course, riders.
  • Gao Zhixiao, 32, a Bejing delivery rider, knows firsthand the tensions and pressures of riding daily in a big metropolitan city.
  • For example, Gao's Kuaishou viewers learn about the measures that riders have to take before embarking on their deliveries.

Qudian Inc. Announces Resignation of CFO

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Accounting, Government Accountability Office, Technology assessment, Business, Gao, Internal control, Government

Mr. Yan Gao joined Qudian in February 2017.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Yan Gao joined Qudian in February 2017.
  • His responsibilities at Qudian have primarily included corporate finance, tax, funding and internal controls.
  • Prior to joining Qudian, Mr. Gao had over 15 years of experience working as a professional auditor.
  • Qudian Inc. ("Qudian") is a leading technology platform empowering the enhancement of online consumer finance experience in China.

FDAnews Announces -- The Drug Industry Daily Newsletter, Subscribe Now

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Government Accountability Office, Technology assessment, Government

Each day of the week the Drug Industry Daily (DID) covers a specific topic, with a helpful recap at the end of the week:

Key Points: 
  • Each day of the week the Drug Industry Daily (DID) covers a specific topic, with a helpful recap at the end of the week:
    DID provides subscribers with daily electronic updates and insights one can use to increase competitive edge.
  • Each quick read issue of DID is organized with links to documents that support articles, saving time.
  • Links include draft and final guidances, 483s and warning letters, proposed rules, closeout letters, and the full text of proposed legislation and GAO reports.
  • Take advantage of our No-Risk, 100% Money-Back Guarantee, we're confident the value DID provides will pay for itself many times over.

GAO State Department Report Notes That Diversity Challenges Still Exist

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Articles, Humans, Education, Human resource management, Identity politics, Multiculturalism, Government Accountability Office, Technology assessment, Biodiversity, Diversity, Inclusion

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TheGAO report on diversity at the U.S. Department of State, released Feb. 25, is sobering but notsurprising.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- TheGAO report on diversity at the U.S. Department of State, released Feb. 25, is sobering but notsurprising.
  • The GAO report reflects a problem that has existed at the U.S. Department of State for some time, which is a culture that is resistant to change.
  • Despite the number of programs, including fellowships and internships, that exist to bring in diverse voices, the ability to keep these diverse perspectives in the Department continues to fail.
  • While there are many aspects to the challenges of increasing diversity, there needs to be a top/down serious and sustained effort, not just for diversity, but for inclusion.

U.S. Government Accountability Office Awards Salient CRGT $115M Prime Contract for IT Operations, Engineering & Enhancement Support Services

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Salient CRGT, Salient, Government Accountability Office, Government

The managed services approach includes remote systems monitoring, management, and Tier 1/1.5 service desk support.

Key Points: 
  • The managed services approach includes remote systems monitoring, management, and Tier 1/1.5 service desk support.
  • "Our approach provides GAO with increased efficiency and effectiveness in how IT services are delivered to the end users," said Tom Ferrando, Salient CRGT CEO.
  • We support these core capabilities with full lifecycle IT services and trainingto help our customers meet critical goals for pivotal missions.
  • Tweet: U.S. Government Accountability Office Awards @Salient_CRGT $115M Prime Contract for IT Operations, Engineering & Enhancement Support Services.

Citizens Against Government Waste Releases $3.9 Trillion in Waste-Cutting Recommendations

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
White House, Federal Government, Congressional News, Views, Public policy, Public policy, Government, Citizens Against Government Waste, Government Accountability Office, Government, Politics by country, Economy

Today, at the beginning of fiscal year (FY) 2020, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) released Prime Cuts 2019 , the latest edition of the groups comprehensive recommendations to eliminate waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in the federal government.

Key Points: 
  • Today, at the beginning of fiscal year (FY) 2020, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) released Prime Cuts 2019 , the latest edition of the groups comprehensive recommendations to eliminate waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in the federal government.
  • There are 620 recommendations from bipartisan and nonpartisan sources, including the Government Accountability Office, Congressional Budget Office, President Trumps budgets, and former President Obamas budgets.
  • Since CAGWs inception in 1984, implementation of the groups recommendations has helped to save taxpayers more than $1.8 trillion.
  • Citizens Against Government Waste is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government.

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Rep. Mike Turner April 2019 Porker of the Month

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Public policy, Government, Congressional News, Views, Homeland security, Other Government, Public policy, State, Local, White House, Federal Government, Defense, Other Defense, Citizens Against Government Waste, Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, Government Accountability Office, Joint Strike Fighter program, Government waste, Government, Economy

Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) April 2019 Porker of the Month for leading the effort to spend more taxpayer dollars on the most expensive weapons system in U.S. history, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).

Key Points: 
  • Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) April 2019 Porker of the Month for leading the effort to spend more taxpayer dollars on the most expensive weapons system in U.S. history, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).
  • The F-35 has been in development for 17 years, is seven years behind schedule, and nearly $200 billion over budget.
  • An April 14, 2015 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report stated that the program, will cost around $1 trillion to operate and support over its lifetime, which poses significant long-term affordability challenges.
  • Citizens Against Government Waste is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government.

First Quarter 2019 Webcast Conference Call

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Geography of China, Hong Kong, Pearl River Delta, South China, South China Sea, Government Accountability Office, Conference call, Geography of Asia, Government

Please join SMIC'searnings conference call, with:

Key Points: 
  • Please join SMIC'searnings conference call, with:
    Dr. Gao Yonggang, Chief Financial Officer, Strategic Planning Executive Vice President, and Executive Director
    as they announce the company's first quarter2019results and take questions from investors on Thursday, May 9, 2019.
  • The first quarter 2019results will also be released and available at http://www.smics.com/en/ before the start of trading on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong on Thursday,May9, 2019.
  • 8:30 P.M. (New York *please note that as this call is live, it will take place on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 EDT)
    The call will be webcast live with audio at: http://www.smics.com/site/company_financialSummary or https://edge.media-server.com/m6/p/mawu377c .
  • For those without internet access, you may participate bydialing the following numbers:

IRS and Other Government Officials to Discuss Tax Reform, the Gig Economy, and On-Demand Pay

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Monday, March 25, 2019
Payroll, Income statement, Tax, American Payroll Association, Government, Taxation in the United States, Internal Revenue Service, APA, Government Accountability Office

WASHINGTON, March 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --IRS officials and other top government agencies will examine tax reform, the new W-4 form, data privacy, the gig economy and on-demand pay at the American Payroll Association's (APA) Capital Summit in Washington, D.C.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --IRS officials and other top government agencies will examine tax reform, the new W-4 form, data privacy, the gig economy and on-demand pay at the American Payroll Association's (APA) Capital Summit in Washington, D.C.
  • The conference will feature officials from several government agencies including the IRS, Social Security Administration, the Department of Labor, GAO and more.
  • These speakers will lead discussions on current legislative and regulatory issues impacting the payroll and human resources industries.
  • Representing more than 20,000 members, APA is the industry's highly respected and collective voice in Washington, D.C. Visit APA online at www.americanpayroll.org .