Defense Audit Advisory Committee (DAAC), 29680-29681 [E9-14672]

Download as PDF 29680 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 119 / Tuesday, June 23, 2009 / Notices exception of travel and per diem for official travel, Board members shall serve without compensation. The Secretary of Defense shall select the Board’s Chairperson from the membership at large. In addition, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy may appoint consultants to advise the Board and Board’s task forces and these individuals shall have no voting privileges. The Defense Policy Board shall meet at the call of the Board’s Designated Federal Officer, in consultation with the Chairperson and the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. The Designated Federal Officer shall be a full-time or permanent part-time DoD employee, and shall be appointed in accordance with established DoD policies and procedures. The Designated Federal Officer or duly appointed Alternate Designated Federal Officer shall attend all Board meetings and subcommittee meetings. The Defense Policy Board shall be authorized to establish subcommittees, as necessary and consistent with its mission, and these subcommittees or working groups shall operate under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and other appropriate Federal regulations. Such subcommittees or workgroups shall not work independently of the chartered Board, and shall report all their recommendations and advice to the Defense Policy Board for full deliberation and discussion. Subcommittees or workgroups have no authority to make decisions on behalf of the chartered Board nor can they report directly to the Department of Defense or any Federal officers or employees who are not members of the Defense Policy Board. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140, the public or interested organizations may submit written statements to the Defense Policy Board membership about the committee’s mission and functions. Written statements may be submitted at any time or in response to the stated agenda of planned meeting of the Defense Policy Board. All written statements shall be submitted to the Designated Federal Officer for the Defense Policy Board, and this individual will ensure that the written statements are provided to the membership for their consideration. Contact information for the Designated Federal Officer can be obtained from the GSA’s FACA Database—https:// www.fido.gov/facadatabase/public.asp. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:15 Jun 22, 2009 Jkt 217001 The Designated Federal Officer, pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.150, will announce planned meetings of the Defense Policy Board. The Designated Federal Officer, at that time, may provide additional guidance on the submission of written statements that are in response to the stated agenda for the planned meeting in question. Dated: June 9, 2009. Morgan E. Frazier, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E9–14095 Filed 6–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Service AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), DoD. ACTION: Notice of meeting; correction. SUMMARY: The Department of Defense published a notice May 29, 2009 (74 FR 25719) announcing a meeting of the Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services. This notice is being published to provide an updated agenda for the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Molnar, Deputy to the Executive Director; 2850 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; phone (888) 325–6640; fax (703) 325–6710; michael.molnar@wso.whs.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda Thursday, June 25, 2009 8 a.m.–8:05 a.m.—Welcome and Administrative Remarks. 8:05 a.m.–8:10 a.m.—Opening Remarks. 8:10 a.m.–8:45 a.m.—Plan of the Day. 8:45 a.m.–9 a.m.—Break. 9 a.m.–10 a.m.—Quick Compass Briefing. 10 a.m.–12 p.m.—Subcommittee Work. 12 p.m.–1 p.m.—Noon Meal. 1 p.m.–2 p.m.—Cross-Subcommittee Briefs. 2 p.m.–2:15 p.m.—Break. 2:15 p.m.–4:15 p.m.—Ad Hoc Subcommittee work. 4:15 p.m.–4:30 p.m.—Wrap-Up. Friday, June 26, 2009 8 a.m.–8:05 a.m.—Welcome and Administrative Remarks. 8:05 a.m.–8:10 a.m.—Opening Remarks. 8:10 a.m.–9:10 a.m.—Drill Sergeant and Instructor Briefing. PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9:10 a.m.–9:20 a.m.—Break. 9:20 a.m.–10:20 a.m.—Public Comment Period. 10:20 a.m.–10:30 a.m.—Break. 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.—Subcommittee work. 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.—Noon Meal. 12:30 p.m.–2 p.m.—Project Planning and Tentative Report Writing Process Decisions. 2 p.m.–2:15 p.m.—Break. 2:15 p.m.–4:15 p.m.—Continuation of Project Planning and Tentative Report Writing Process Decisions. 4:15 p.m.–4:30 p.m.—Wrap-up. Due to scheduling changes the Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services was unable to announce the agenda changes in the Federal Register for the 15-calendar days required by 41 CFR 102–3.150(a). Accordingly, the Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, pursuant to 41 CFR 102– 3.150(b), waives the 15-calendar day notification requirement. Dated: June 17, 2009. Morgan E. Frazier, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E9–14671 Filed 6–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Audit Advisory Committee (DAAC) AGENCY: Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), DoD. ACTION: Meeting notice. SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102–3.150, the Department of Defense announces the following Federal advisory committee meeting of the Defense Audit Advisory Committee will be held. DATES: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 beginning at 3 p.m. and ending at 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: Pentagon, Room 3E754, Washington, DC. (Escort required, see below.) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Committee’s Designated Federal Officer (DFO) is Dave Smith, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) (OUSD(C)), 1155 Defense Pentagon, Room 3C653A, Washington, DC 20301–1155, dave.smith2@osd.mil, (703) 695–7000. For meeting E:\FR\FM\23JNN1.SGM 23JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 119 / Tuesday, June 23, 2009 / Notices information please contact Katie Ingebretson, OUSD(C), 1155 Defense Pentagon, Room 3E768, Washington, DC 20301–1155, Katie.ingebretson@osd.mil, (703) 614–2039. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (a) Purpose The mission of the DAAC is to provide the Secretary of Defense, through the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer, independent advice and recommendations on DoD financial management to include financial reporting processes, systems of internal controls, audit processes, and processes for monitoring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special accommodations to access the public meeting should contact Ms. Ingebretson at least five business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. (d) Procedures for Providing Written Comments (b) Agenda Below is the agenda for the July 21, 2009 meeting: 3 p.m. Introduction and welcome. 3:05 Swearing in of the Committee Members. 3:10 Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Review. Open Session 3:15 Comments by DAAC Chairman. 3:30 Key DoD Financial Management initiatives. 3:50 Financial information and audit readiness: progress and next steps. 4:05 Discussion topics: • Roles and responsibilities during the audit. • Thoughts on making financial statements more useful to DoD managers. • Other government and private sector models. • Thoughts on publicizing the positive aspects of DoD financial management. 4:50 Next steps for Committee. 4:55 Closing Remarks. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140, and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the public or interested organizations may submit written comments to the Committee about its mission and topics pertaining to this public session. Written comments are accepted until the date of the meeting, however, written comments should be received by the DFO at least five business days prior to the meeting date so that the comments may be made available to the Committee members for their consideration prior to the meeting. Written comments should be submitted via e-mail to the address for the DFO given in this notice in the following formats (Adobe Acrobat, WordPerfect, or Word format). Please Note: Since the Committee operates under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, all written comments will be treated as public documents and will be made available for public inspection, up to and including being posted on the OUSD(C) Web site. (c) Accessibility to the Meeting Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165, and the availability of space, this meeting is open to the public. Seating is on a firstcome basis. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting must contact Ms. Ingebretson at the number listed in this FR notice no later than noon on Monday, July 15th to arrange a Pentagon escort. Public attendees are required to arrive at the Pentagon Metro Entrance by 2 p.m. and complete security screening by 2:15 p.m. Security screening requires two forms of identification: (1) A government-issued photo I.D., and (2) any type of secondary I.D. which verifies the individual’s name (i.e., debit card, credit card, work badge, social security card). VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:15 Jun 22, 2009 Jkt 217001 Dated: June 17, 2009. Morgan E. Frazier, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E9–14672 Filed 6–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests Department of Education. Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, invites comments on the proposed information collection requests as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: An emergency review has been requested in accordance with the Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 3507 (j)), since public harm is reasonably likely to result if normal clearance procedures are followed. Approval by the Office of PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29681 Management and Budget (OMB) has been requested by June 30, 2009. ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the emergency review should be addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget; 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10222, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503 or e-mailed to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov or faxed to (202) 395–5806. Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Director of OMB provide interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) may amend or waive the requirement for public consultation to the extent that public participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially interfere with any agency’s ability to perform its statutory obligations. The Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management, publishes this notice containing proposed information collection requests at the beginning of the Departmental review of the information collection. Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the following: (1) Type of review requested, e.g., new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement; (2) Title; (3) Summary of the collection; (4) Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information; (5) Respondents and frequency of collection; and (6) Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. ED invites public comment. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on respondents, including through the use of information technology. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\23JNN1.SGM 23JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 119 (Tuesday, June 23, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29680-29681]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-14672]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Defense Audit Advisory Committee (DAAC)

AGENCY: Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), DoD.

ACTION: Meeting notice.

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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 
1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine 
Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.150, the 
Department of Defense announces the following Federal advisory 
committee meeting of the Defense Audit Advisory Committee will be held.

DATES: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 beginning at 3 p.m. and ending at 5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Pentagon, Room 3E754, Washington, DC. (Escort required, see 
below.)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Committee's Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO) is Dave Smith, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense 
(Comptroller) (OUSD(C)), 1155 Defense Pentagon, Room 3C653A, 
Washington, DC 20301-1155, dave.smith2@osd.mil, (703) 695-7000. For 
meeting

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information please contact Katie Ingebretson, OUSD(C), 1155 Defense 
Pentagon, Room 3E768, Washington, DC 20301-1155, 
Katie.ingebretson@osd.mil, (703) 614-2039.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

(a) Purpose

    The mission of the DAAC is to provide the Secretary of Defense, 
through the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial 
Officer, independent advice and recommendations on DoD financial 
management to include financial reporting processes, systems of 
internal controls, audit processes, and processes for monitoring 
compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

(b) Agenda

    Below is the agenda for the July 21, 2009 meeting:
3 p.m. Introduction and welcome.
3:05 Swearing in of the Committee Members.
3:10 Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Review.

    Open Session

3:15 Comments by DAAC Chairman.
3:30 Key DoD Financial Management initiatives.
3:50 Financial information and audit readiness: progress and next 
steps.
4:05 Discussion topics:
     Roles and responsibilities during the audit.
     Thoughts on making financial statements more useful to DoD 
managers.
     Other government and private sector models.
     Thoughts on publicizing the positive aspects of DoD 
financial management.
4:50 Next steps for Committee.
4:55 Closing Remarks.

(c) Accessibility to the Meeting

    Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, 
and the availability of space, this meeting is open to the public. 
Seating is on a first-come basis. Members of the public who wish to 
attend the meeting must contact Ms. Ingebretson at the number listed in 
this FR notice no later than noon on Monday, July 15th to arrange a 
Pentagon escort. Public attendees are required to arrive at the 
Pentagon Metro Entrance by 2 p.m. and complete security screening by 
2:15 p.m. Security screening requires two forms of identification: (1) 
A government-issued photo I.D., and (2) any type of secondary I.D. 
which verifies the individual's name (i.e., debit card, credit card, 
work badge, social security card).
    Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special 
accommodations to access the public meeting should contact Ms. 
Ingebretson at least five business days prior to the meeting so that 
appropriate arrangements can be made.

(d) Procedures for Providing Written Comments

    Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140, and section 10(a)(3) 
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the public or interested 
organizations may submit written comments to the Committee about its 
mission and topics pertaining to this public session.
    Written comments are accepted until the date of the meeting, 
however, written comments should be received by the DFO at least five 
business days prior to the meeting date so that the comments may be 
made available to the Committee members for their consideration prior 
to the meeting. Written comments should be submitted via e-mail to the 
address for the DFO given in this notice in the following formats 
(Adobe Acrobat, WordPerfect, or Word format).

    Please Note: Since the Committee operates under the provisions 
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, all written 
comments will be treated as public documents and will be made 
available for public inspection, up to and including being posted on 
the OUSD(C) Web site.


    Dated: June 17, 2009.
Morgan E. Frazier,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. E9-14672 Filed 6-22-09; 8:45 am]
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