Advisory Council on the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government, 40740 [2013-16256]

Download as PDF 40740 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 130 / Monday, July 8, 2013 / Notices Virginia; to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of Virginia Commerce Bancorp, Inc, and thereby indirectly acquire Virginia Commerce Bank, both of Arlington, Virginia. B. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (Yvonne Sparks, Community Development Officer) P.O. Box 442, St. Louis, Missouri 63166–2034: 1. Banc Investors, L.L.C., Town and Country, Missouri; to acquire 33.32 percent of the voting shares of 1st Advantage Bancshares, Inc., and thereby indirectly acquire 1st Advantage Bank, both of St. Peters, Missouri. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, July 2, 2013. Michael J. Lewandowski, Associate Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 2013–16280 Filed 7–5–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210–01–P follows an initial meeting, on May 20, 2013, of the GBAC. During the May 20, 2013 meeting the GBAC discussed an initial Green Book draft. Members of the public will be provided an opportunity to address the Council with a brief (fiveminute) comment period on matters directly related to the proposed update and revision. Any interested person who plans to participate in the teleconference as an observer must contact Kristen Kociolek, Assistant Director, 202–512–2989, prior to July 19, 2013. The toll free call-in number is 1–800–369–1927, and the participant code is 41706. Authority: 31 U.S.C. 3512 (c), (d). James Dalkin, Director, Financial Management and Assurance, U.S. Government Accountability Office. [FR Doc. 2013–16256 Filed 7–5–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1610–02–M GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE Advisory Council on the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government AGENCY: Government Accountability Office. The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) is preparing to revise the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government, known as the ‘‘Green Book,’’ under the authority provided in the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act. As part of the revision process, GAO is holding a teleconference with the Green Book Advisory Council (GBAC). The Comptroller General has established the GBAC to provide input and recommendations to the Comptroller General on revisions to the ‘‘Green Book.’’ The purpose of the meeting is to discuss proposed revisions to the ‘‘Green Book.’’ DATES: The meeting will be held July 25, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the Green Book Advisory Council and the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government please contact Kristen Kociolek, Assistant Director, Financial Management and Assurance telephone 202–512–2989, 441 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20548–0001. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will be a teleconference held by the US Government Accountability Office. This teleconference meeting emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:27 Jul 05, 2013 Jkt 229001 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Notice of teleconference meeting. ACTION: SUMMARY: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, HHS. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the proposed information collection project: ‘‘Pretest of the Ambulatory Surgery/Procedure Survey on Patient Safety Culture Questionnaire (Ambulatory Surgery SOPS).’’ In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521, AHRQ invites the public to comment on this proposed information collection. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by September 6, 2013. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be submitted to: Doris Lefkowitz, Reports Clearance Officer, AHRQ, by email at doris.lefkowitz@AHRQ.hhs.gov. Copies of the proposed collection plans, data collection instruments, and specific details on the estimated burden can be obtained from the AHRQ Reports Clearance Officer. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doris Lefkowitz, AHRQ Reports Clearance Officer, (301) 427–1477, or by email at doris.lefkowitz@AHRQ.hhs.gov. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proposed Project Pretest of the Ambulatory Surgery/ Procedure Survey on Patient Safety Culture Questionnaire (Ambulatory Surgery SOPS) One setting which has demonstrated tremendous growth both in the volume and complexity of procedures being performed is ambulatory surgical and procedure centers (ASCs). ASCs are defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as distinct entities that operate exclusively to provide surgical services to patients who do not require hospitalization and are not expected to need to stay in a surgical facility longer than 24 hours (42 CFR 416.2). Many of the services performed in these facilities extend beyond procedures traditionally thought of as surgery, including endoscopy, and injections to treat chronic pain. Currently, there are over 5,300 Medicare-certified ASCs in the U.S., which represents a greater than 54% increase since 2001. In 2007, Medicare paid for more than 6 million surgeries performed in these facilities at a cost of nearly $3 billion. Recent CMS audits suggest infection control deficiencies in these facilities are widespread. For example, preliminary data from 2011 found that 51 percent of ASCs surveyed had an infection control deficiency; 11 percent were considered very serious deficiencies. 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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 130 (Monday, July 8, 2013)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2013-16256]


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GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE


Advisory Council on the Standards for Internal Control in the 
Federal Government

AGENCY: Government Accountability Office.

ACTION: Notice of teleconference meeting.

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SUMMARY: The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) is preparing to 
revise the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government, 
known as the ``Green Book,'' under the authority provided in the 
Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act. As part of the revision 
process, GAO is holding a teleconference with the Green Book Advisory 
Council (GBAC). The Comptroller General has established the GBAC to 
provide input and recommendations to the Comptroller General on 
revisions to the ``Green Book.'' The purpose of the meeting is to 
discuss proposed revisions to the ``Green Book.''

DATES: The meeting will be held July 25, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 
p.m. EDT.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on the Green Book 
Advisory Council and the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal 
Government please contact Kristen Kociolek, Assistant Director, 
Financial Management and Assurance telephone 202-512-2989, 441 G Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20548-0001.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will be a teleconference held by 
the US Government Accountability Office. This teleconference meeting 
follows an initial meeting, on May 20, 2013, of the GBAC. During the 
May 20, 2013 meeting the GBAC discussed an initial Green Book draft. 
Members of the public will be provided an opportunity to address the 
Council with a brief (five-minute) comment period on matters directly 
related to the proposed update and revision. Any interested person who 
plans to participate in the teleconference as an observer must contact 
Kristen Kociolek, Assistant Director, 202-512-2989, prior to July 19, 
2013. The toll free call-in number is 1-800-369-1927, and the 
participant code is 41706.

    Authority: 31 U.S.C. 3512 (c), (d).

James Dalkin,
Director, Financial Management and Assurance, U.S. Government 
Accountability Office.
[FR Doc. 2013-16256 Filed 7-5-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 1610-02-M

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