FY 2007 Pilot Program for Alternative Approaches to Performance and Accountability Reporting Open Forum, 13591 [08-1019]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 50 / Thursday, March 13, 2008 / Notices final EIS, (which will also be available for public inspection). Information about the proposed EIS and the scoping process may be obtained from Ms. Alicia Williamson, Environmental Project Manager, 301–415–1878. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 7th day of March 2008. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. James E. Lyons, Division Director, Division of Site and Environmental Reviews, Office of New Reactors. [FR Doc. E8–5009 Filed 3–12–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P • Did the development of the PAR pilot component documents: Æ Improve internal and external communications? Æ Increase/decrease the burden on preparers? • What are individuals’ recommendations for improving performance and financial reporting? For additional background information regarding the open forum and the PAR pilot, please see OMB’s pilot notice of January 30, 2008 (73 FR 5600). DATES: OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Office of Management and Budget (OMB). ACTION: Notice of date change for open forum. mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The open forum on the FY 2007 Performance and Accountability Report (PAR) pilot previously scheduled for April 14, 2008 will now be held at the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) on April 10, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those interested in participating should respond to the questions listed below by Email to either Regina Kearney at rkearney@omb.eop.gov, or Pat Harris at pharris@omb.eop.gov by close of business March 28, 2008. • Do the PAR pilot component documents (Annual Financial Report, Annual Performance Report, and Highlights): Æ Provide an enhanced presentation of the financial and performance information in a more transparent way (i.e. information is presented in a manner that is user friendly and easy enough for a novice reader to understand)? Æ Report financial and performance information more meaningful (i.e. financial and performance data is reliable, relevant, and include measurable results linked to strategic goals)? Æ Tailor financial and performance information to meet stakeholder needs? Æ Report performance and financial results candidly and clearly articulate remedies to performance or financial shortfalls? • Are the PAR pilot component documents easily accessible via the web and are they easy to use? 16:19 Mar 12, 2008 Jkt 214001 The forum will be held in the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) building located at 900 7th Street, NW., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20001. Due to potential delays in OMB’s receipt and processing of mail sent through the U.S. Postal Service, we encourage respondents to submit comments electronically to ensure timely receipt. We cannot guarantee that comments mailed will be received before the forum date. Electronic mail comments may be submitted to: rkearney@omb.eop.gov or pharris@omb.eop.gov. Please include ‘‘PAR Pilot Open Forum’’ in the subject line and put the full body of your comments in the text of the electronic message and as an attachment. Please include your name, title, organization, postal address, telephone number, and E-mail address in the text of the message. Comments may also be submitted by mail at 725 17th St., NW., Room 6025, Washington, DC 20503. Please advise also if you will require any special accommodations in order to participate in the forum. ADDRESSES: FY 2007 Pilot Program for Alternative Approaches to Performance and Accountability Reporting Open Forum VerDate Aug<31>2005 April 10, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Regina Kearney, OMB Office of Federal Financial Management, 202–395–3993 or e-mail: rkearney@omb.eop.gov. Pat Harris OMB, Office of Performance and Personnel Management, at 202–395– 5018 or pharris@omb.eop.gov. Dustin Brown, Deputy Assistant Director for Management. [FR Doc. 08–1019 Filed 3–12–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3110–01–M PO 00000 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34–57451; File No. SR–Amex– 2007–131] Self-Regulatory Organizations; American Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change and Amendment No. 1 Thereto Relating to Generic Listing Standards for Index Multiple Fund Shares and Index Inverse Fund Shares March 7, 2008. Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2 notice is hereby given that on December 20, 2007, the American Stock Exchange LLC (‘‘Amex’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by the Exchange. On February 29, 2008, the Exchange filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons. I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Terms of Substance of the Proposed Rule Change Amex proposes to revise Rule 1000A– AEMI and add new Commentary .01 to Rule 1002A to include generic listing standards for series of Index Multiple Exchange Traded Fund Shares (‘‘Multiple Fund Shares’’) and Index Inverse Exchange Traded Fund Shares (‘‘Inverse Fund Shares’’) (collectively, the ‘‘Fund Shares’’). The text of the rule proposal is available at Amex, the Commission’s Public Reference Room, and https:// www.amex.com. II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 50 (Thursday, March 13, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 13591]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 08-1019]


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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET


FY 2007 Pilot Program for Alternative Approaches to Performance 
and Accountability Reporting Open Forum

AGENCY: Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

ACTION: Notice of date change for open forum.

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SUMMARY: The open forum on the FY 2007 Performance and Accountability 
Report (PAR) pilot previously scheduled for April 14, 2008 will now be 
held at the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) on April 
10, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those interested in participating 
should respond to the questions listed below by Email to either Regina 
Kearney at rkearney@omb.eop.gov, or Pat Harris at pharris@omb.eop.gov 
by close of business March 28, 2008.
     Do the PAR pilot component documents (Annual Financial 
Report, Annual Performance Report, and Highlights):
    [cir] Provide an enhanced presentation of the financial and 
performance information in a more transparent way (i.e. information is 
presented in a manner that is user friendly and easy enough for a 
novice reader to understand)?
    [cir] Report financial and performance information more meaningful 
(i.e. financial and performance data is reliable, relevant, and include 
measurable results linked to strategic goals)?
    [cir] Tailor financial and performance information to meet 
stakeholder needs?
    [cir] Report performance and financial results candidly and clearly 
articulate remedies to performance or financial shortfalls?
     Are the PAR pilot component documents easily accessible 
via the web and are they easy to use?
     Did the development of the PAR pilot component documents:
    [cir] Improve internal and external communications?
    [cir] Increase/decrease the burden on preparers?
     What are individuals' recommendations for improving 
performance and financial reporting?
    For additional background information regarding the open forum and 
the PAR pilot, please see OMB's pilot notice of January 30, 2008 (73 FR 
5600).

DATES: April 10, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The forum will be held in the National Academy of Public 
Administration (NAPA) building located at 900 7th Street, NW., Suite 
600, Washington, DC 20001.
    Due to potential delays in OMB's receipt and processing of mail 
sent through the U.S. Postal Service, we encourage respondents to 
submit comments electronically to ensure timely receipt. We cannot 
guarantee that comments mailed will be received before the forum date. 
Electronic mail comments may be submitted to: rkearney@omb.eop.gov or 
pharris@omb.eop.gov. Please include ``PAR Pilot Open Forum'' in the 
subject line and put the full body of your comments in the text of the 
electronic message and as an attachment. Please include your name, 
title, organization, postal address, telephone number, and E-mail 
address in the text of the message. Comments may also be submitted by 
mail at 725 17th St., NW., Room 6025, Washington, DC 20503. Please 
advise also if you will require any special accommodations in order to 
participate in the forum.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Regina Kearney, OMB Office of Federal 
Financial Management, 202-395-3993 or e-mail: rkearney@omb.eop.gov. Pat 
Harris OMB, Office of Performance and Personnel Management, at 202-395-
5018 or pharris@omb.eop.gov.

Dustin Brown,
Deputy Assistant Director for Management.
[FR Doc. 08-1019 Filed 3-12-08; 8:45 am]
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