It is the largest of all federal agencies with a budget that accounts for one- quarter of the federal budget allocated to all federal agencies.
In addition to maintaining approximately 300 HHS programs, the USDHHS also administrates numerous other federal agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Indian Health Service (IHS), the Health esources and Services Administration (HSA), Health esources and Services Administration (HSA), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and the Agency for Healthcare esearch and Quality (AHQ).

Through these federal agencies, the USDHHS monitors and ensures the safety of foods and drugs, conducts ongoing medical and health-related scientific research, monitors and responds to medical crisis and other medical issues affecting the public, and provides for the health-related needs of approximately 2 million Native Americans and Alaskan Natives in more than 500 officially-recognized Native American…...

mla

REFERENCES

U.S. Department of Justice (2008) Federal Bureau of Investigations. Retrieved March 14, 2008, from the FBI Homepage at  http://www.fbi.gov/homepage.htm 

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2008). Retrieved March 14, 2008, from the USDHHS Homepage, at  http://www.hhs.gov

Additionally, after 9/11, "the FAA engineers and scientists addressed the flammability of fuel tanks by developing a practical inerting system, eventually resulting in a regulation that mandates flammability reduction in systems," (Dorr 2008). The FAA has been very crucial in research and development of systems that make airplanes safer for consumers and businesses by eliminating some of the threats that were seen in the 9/11 attacks.
Moreover, the Transportation Security Administration has been crucial in post 9/11 security strategies revolving around travel. This agency has responsibility over both commercial and passenger flights, with agents being responsible for inspection of baggage and cargo (Transportation Security Administration 2012). Agents work around the world to ensure that the same level of security experienced here in the United States is also seen abroad. According to research, members of this agency "serve as transportation security liaisons" who are responsible of ensuring safe travel and catching…...

mla

References

Dorr, Les. (2008). The FAA flies high for 50 years. Federal Aviation Administration. Web.  http://www.faa.gov/news/fact_sheets/news_story.cfm?newsid=10271 

Transportation Security Administration. (2012). Global strategies. Our Approach. Web. http://www.tsa.gov/approach/harmonization.shtm

Security is, as expected, extremely tight, and because of this, the Pentagon also houses shopping facilities, banks, a bus and subway station, and numerous restaurants (Johnson). Employees do not need to leave the building once they arrive each day, which makes it easier to manage security. The building also has its own sewage treatment plant, and heating and cooling facilities (Johnson).
In conclusion, the Pentagon is much more than a Washington area office building concerned with the defense of the nation. It is made up of a group of dedicated men and women who quietly and efficiently run the day-to-day operations of the nation's defense, while studying how to maintain strength and military defense in the future. The Pentagon stands for strength, determination, and freedom. The building itself is miraculous, and rose from the ashes of the 9/11 terrorist attacks even stronger than before. Part small city, part defense stronghold,…...

mla

References

Drummond, Daniel F. "Building Renovation Helped Limit Losses." The Washington Times 16 Sept. 2001: 3.

Editors. "About the Pentagon." U.S. Department of Defense. 16 Jan. 2001. 8 Nov. 2004.  http://www.defenselink.mil/pubs/pentagon/about.html 

Greider, William. Fortress America: The American Military and the Consequences of Peace. New York: PublicAffairs, 1999.

Johnson, David. "The Pentagon." Infoplease.com. 2004. 8 Nov. 2004.  http://www.infoplease.com/spot/pentagon1.html

The contention that politics by innuendo, unethical conduct, and moral decay are somehow strictly modern phenomena is patently false. If anything, increased public scrutiny, partially made possible through new technologies, may make it more difficult for such ethical abuses to take place for long.

ibliography

Adams, G.. (1993). Ethics and the Chimera of Professionalism: The Historical Context of an Oxymoronic Relationship. The American Review of Public Administration, 117-139.

Anechiarico, F. (1994). Visions of Corruption Control and the Evolution of American Public Administration. Journal of Public Administration, 465-473.

David, S.R. (2003). Israel's Policy of Targeted Killing. Ethics & International Affairs, 111-123.

Ginsberg, G. a. (2002). Politics by Other Means: Politicians, Prosecutors, and the Press from Watergate to Whitewater. New York W.W. Norton.

Jefferson, T. (1776). Declaration of Independence. Retrieved November 4, 2007, from Indiana U. School of Law: http://www.law.indiana.edu/uslawdocs/declaration.html

Johnson, L.K. (1992). On Drawing a right Line for Covert Operations. American Journal of International Law, 284-309.

Kurtz, S. (1957).…...

mla

Bibliography

Adams, G.B. (1993). Ethics and the Chimera of Professionalism: The Historical Context of an Oxymoronic Relationship. The American Review of Public Administration, 117-139.

Anechiarico, F. (1994). Visions of Corruption Control and the Evolution of American Public Administration. Journal of Public Administration, 465-473.

David, S.R. (2003). Israel's Policy of Targeted Killing. Ethics & International Affairs, 111-123.

Ginsberg, G. a. (2002). Politics by Other Means: Politicians, Prosecutors, and the Press from Watergate to Whitewater. New York W.W. Norton.

CBP
Government agencies are formed and used to both oversee and administer specific functions within a government. U.S. Customs and Border protection is a recently reorganized agency that is part of the Department of Homeland Security umbrella. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is charged with the regulation and facilitation of international trade, the collection of import duties, and the enforcement of U.S. regulations that include, but are not limited to, trade, customs, and immigration (U.S. Customs and Border Protection).

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is one of the most recently formed government agencies; DHS was created after the September 11 attacks and is the third largest Cabinet department. DHS is coordinated at the White House by the Homeland Security Council. During the formation of DHS, several government agencies were combined, overall incorporating more than 40 agencies different agencies. Under the DHS reorganization, U.S. Customs, U.S. Border Patrol, the Animal and Plant…...

mla

References

Borja, E. (2008). Brief Documentary History of the Department of Homeland Security

2001-2008. Department of Homeland Security History Office.

Timeline (n.d.). from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Accessed 10 October 2011, from http://nemo.customs.gov/opa/timeLine_04212011.swf.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (n.d.). Accessed 10 October 2011, from http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/home.xml

Professional Associations and State Government Agencies
Addressing Potential conflicts in jurisdictional authority of APA, State Bodies & Other Authorities

Identification of Potential conflicts in jurisdictional authority of APA, State Bodies & Other Authorities

Management of Complaints by State Bodies & Other Agencies

elationship between APA, ASPPB & NHSPP

Practicing psychology in United States is governed by the various authorities. The eminent authorities providing code of conduct for the psychology professionals are State laws, American Psychological Association, State boards of psychology, Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) and National egister of Health Service Providers in Psychology (NHSPP). Where these bodies have a general purpose of facilitating the psychology professionals and enhancing the standards of their service, there are instances where their respective codes of conducts are at conflict. It is up to the professionals to ensure that these conflicts are identified a resolved in the most suitable manner and also that they are aware…...

mla

References

American Psychological Association. (2002). "Provisions in the APA ethics codes that address conflicts between ethics and law: A history." Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/provisions-codes.aspx

American Psychological Association. (2010). "American Psychological Association amends ethics code to address potential conflicts among professional ethics, legal authority and organizational demands." Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2010/02/ethics-code.aspx

Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards. (2012). About ASPPB. Retrieved from http://www.asppb.net/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3285

Bricklin et al. (2003). "Understanding licensing board Disciplinary procedures: Capp/bpa task force." American Psychology Association

GIS Client/Server Systems
Geographic Information System (GIS): Overview

Use of GIS Client/Server Systems by U.S. Government Agencies

Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Census Bureau

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Department of the Interior

Fish and Wildlife Service

Federal Emergency Management Authority

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Successful Deployment of GIS Technologies in Facilities Management and Transportation

eal Life Application of GIS in ecent Times

Application in other Jurisdictions

The Future of GIS: Opportunities for Application

An Examination of the Use of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Client/Server Systems by U.S. Government Agencies

Introduction

ecent years have seen thousands of business organizations embrace GIS client/server systems in an attempt to improve processes and enhance efficiency. It should, however, be noted that government agencies are also increasingly implementing GIS client/server systems -- particularly in the analysis of complex situations and enhancement of coordination. This case study examines the use of GIS client/server systems by U.S. Government Agencies. In so doing, the case study will be seeking to establish whether or not…...

mla

References

Anselin, L. & Rey, S.J. (eds.). (2009). Perspectives on Spatial Data Analysis. Tempe, AZ: Springer.

Beveridge, A. (Ed.). (2011). Forensic Investigation of Explosions (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Taylor and Francis

Cramer, P.C. (2009). New Approaches to Ecological Surveys. Washington, DC: Transportation Research Board.

ESRI. (2014). GIS for Federal Government: Building a National GIS Community. Retrieved from  http://www.esri.com/library/brochures/pdfs/federalbro.pdf

Institutional Framework of Federal Acquisitions
Government agencies rely heavy on contracting officers to obtain goods and services at fair prices and in a timely manner. This is possible with the billions of dollars tax dollars entrusted to them annually. Evidently, it is necessary for purchasing agencies along with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Federal Acquisition egulation (FA) to create accountability in organizations and continue to improve weaknesses in key areas of federal acquisition (Cameron, 2000).

Importance of fixed price contracts in creating effective, efficient, and accountable acquisition planning

Fixed price contracts refers to contracts that do not need further discussions and engagement in fixing the prices of commodities to be acquired or transferred by an organization. In this contract, a negotiable amount is agreed upon no matter the expenses incurred by the contractor. Fixed price contracts reduce cases of fraud and manipulation of the prices of goods and services under transfer…...

mla

References

Cameron, J.G. (2000). A practitioner's guide to construction law. Philadelphia, PA:

American Law Institute-American Bar Association Committee on Continuing

Professional Education

Murphy, J.E. (2009). Guide to contract pricing: Cost and price analysis for contractors, subcontractors, and government agencies. Vienna, VA: Management Concepts

EP
Irby's report on EP at the different levels of government highlights that there are two different approaches -- the software approach and the consulting approach. To consider the differences in how governments use these, the differences between them from an end user standpoint need to be understood. In a software approach, the client buys the software, and there is only a limited revenue stream annually thereafter. Thus, much of the cost of the EP is up front, and the client can amortize over several years, as a capital expenditure. Consulting-based EP is generally considered to be an operating expense. The cost of such service is lower up front, but higher each year thereafter. Both software and services firms are among the top EP vendors, according to Irby's report. The federal government makes much higher use of consulting-based services, while local and state governments prefer the software-based approach.

Irby argues that one…...

mla

References

Irby, P. (no date). Market analysis: ERP procurement in federal, state and local government. ONVIA. In possession of the author.

Research the web to create an essay explaining (improper business practices and personal conflicts of interest}. You can review the information in the resources section of the class to get a general idea of what to research. The research should be based on peer-reviewed articles located in the library.IntroductionGovernment operations, although well intended often have conflicts of interest within their respective operations. This conflict often results from incongruent needs and demands on the part of law makers and those subject to the law. In addition, effort such as lobbying and other methods have allowed certain communities to skew government oversight and regulations to their favors. In certain rare instances, lobbying has created incentives that ultimately undermine the entire intention of a given law or regulation. This ultimately leads to improper business practices and personal conflicts of interest. Improper business practices typically result from a lack of government oversight and regulation.…...

mla

References

Ariosto, David, “U.S. Trucking Contracts Funded Taliban, Source Says,” CNN, July 26, 2011. As of July 23, 2017: http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/07/25/afghanistan.us.funds.taliban

Brown, Seyom, and Robert H. Scales, eds. US Policy in Afghanistan and Iraq: Lessons and Legacies. Boulder: Lynne Rienner, 2012. 219pp. (E183.7 .U6 2012)

Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan, Transforming Wartime Contracting: Controlling Costs, Reducing Risks, Arlington, Va., August 2011.

Dessler, Gary. Human Resource Management. 14th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2014

· Partnerships between government agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can be important for disaster recovery and response efforts.
· Discuss why you agree or disagree that these partnerships are important.
· Do they improve recovery and response efforts or delay them? Explain.
NGOs can offer a vital source of support during disaster recovery, given that community organizations are frequently more familiar with the immediate needs of the population than federal or state authorities. FEMA has often coordinated with national NGOs such as the Red Cross and Salvation Army for their specialized knowledge in addressing specific issues which can arise during a disaster such as the need for blood donation or housing support. “Specialized or lesser-known NGOs can offer a variety of products, services, and functions that are in addition to — or outside of the scope of — other, more widely used organizations” (“NGOs,’ 2016, p.3). Even something apparently unexpected like providing support…...

Fund Types
Governments have multiple options when it comes to handling money. The diversity of funds and having a policy on how to manage funds is essential for governments because of the many different ways in which the government must allocate its budget and the many different ways that a government is expected to generate returns on its investments. Critical oversight of this process is crucial to governmental monetary and fiduciary success.

The Eleven Fund Types

The eleven fund types that government agencies can use for allocating revenues can be categorized into the three broader groupings: governmental funds, proprietary funds (business type funds), and fiduciary funds. The eleven fund types as grouped by the three categories are as follows:

Governmental funds consists of: 1) general funds, such as accounts for general operations -- Sheriff, Parks, etc.; 2) special revenue funds, such as a Tourist Tax Fund; 3) debt service funds, such as the 2008…...

mla

References

Appropriate level of unrestricted fund balance in the general fund. (n.d.). GFOA.

Retrieved from  http://www.gfoa.org/appropriate-level-unrestricted-fund-balance-general-fund 

Lee, R. (n.d.). 16. Understanding County Finance. Florida County Government Guide:

167-173.

As a part of this initiative, the EPA works with local communities to: establish the optimal use of the cleaned up sites, it provides relevant information to the potential buyers / developers and dispenses advice on technical needs for re-utilization of the site. ("SARA Overview," 2010)
In this particular case, the RTU is effective at helping communities be able to reclaim land that had once been considered to be contaminated. For business, this will have long-term benefits as the reclaimed land could help to support other commercial activities. At the same time, time it will help to increase property values, by taking land that was thought to be destroyed and making it re-useable once again. This will have ripple effects for a host of different businesses, as their net worth will increase from a rise in the price of land.

However, over the short and medium term, this will have an…...

mla

Bibliography

SARA Overview. (2010). EPA. Retrieved from:  http://www.epa.gov/superfund/policy/sara.htm 

Title 42 Public Health and Welfare. (2008). GPO Access. Retrieved from:  http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/usc.cgi?ACTION=BROWSE&TITLE=42USCC103 

What is the Super Fund. (2010). EPA. Retrieved from:

Government Accounting Office in America (GAO)
This is an examination of the Government Accounting Office in America. The writer discusses the history, purpose and background of the GAO as well as the duties that the office is charged with performing. The writer then analyzes literature that illustrates the office in action. The final discussion revolves around the question, "Is the office effective or is it a waste of money." There were four sources used to complete this paper.

During the last few years there has been a public outcry and demand to investigate government spending. The public was brought stories by the media about the government paying thousands of dollars for toilet seats, and spending hundreds of dollars on a screwdriver and other such tools. When the reports began to surface about wasted government spending the public became angry. Lobbyists across the nation began to demand an accounting of not only tax…...

mla

Bibliography for a listing of non-GAO publications.) It should be noted that, as with any effort to put current events into historical context, alternative interpretations are possible. Often debated are the intent and motivation of the framers of the Constitution who created the census. In this report, we have quoted the Constitution and various laws relating to the decennial census and have attempted to place their language in an historical context. We are not, however, providing our own independent review or interpretation of the constitutional and statutory issues discussed in this report, which, unless otherwise noted, are based primarily on the analysis contained in the various publications and documents we relied upon in preparing this report.

Short answers to some frequently asked questions about the decennial census are in appendix 1. Appendix 11 contains information on changes in the apportionment of the membership of the House of Representatives between the 1920 and 1990 Decennial Censuses by region of country and on changes in the nation's population and its undercount by race and ethnicity between the 1950 and 1990 censuses, as well as a snapshot of the growth and cost of census-taking since the first decennial census in 1790. Major contributors to this report are identified in appendix III.

L. Nye Stevens Director, Federal Management and Workforce Issues

Chapter 1

Why Take the Census?

INTODUCTIONFinancial management is one of the most important and complex responsibilities that governments must face today. With pressure to maintain fiscal health and sustainability, governments have to carefully balance the need for revenue with spending on essential programs and services. This can be a daunting task, as there is often limited room for error. One misstep can have serious implications for the financial stability of a government. To successfully manage their finances, governments must have a clear understanding of their income and expenditure, as well as their long-term financial goals. They must also be able to make tough decisions about where to allocate scarce resources. Given the importance of financial management, it is essential that governments have skilled and experienced professionals in charge of this critical responsibility.Long-range assessments of financial condition are an important tool for financial planning. They can help individuals and businesses to set realistic goals, identify potential…...

mla

ReferencesCerovic, M. S., Gerling, M. K., Hodge, A., & Medas, P. (2018). Predicting fiscal crises. International Monetary Fund.Hudson, B., Hunter, D., & Peckham, S. (2019). Policy failure and the policy-implementation gap: can policy support programs help?. Policy design and practice, 2(1), 1-14.Joyce, P. G. (2005). Federal budgeting after September 11th: A whole new ballgame, or is it déjà vu all over again?. Public Budgeting & Finance, 25(1), 15-31.Koniagina, M. N. (2020, September). Forecast of budget revenues from taxes in the context of economy digitalization. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 940, No. 1, p. 012040). IOP Publishing.Phaup, M. (2019). Budgeting for mandatory spending: Prologue to reform. Public Budgeting & Finance, 39(1), 24-44.Vadiee, A., & Garland, T. (2018). The federal government’s “other transaction” authority. Thomson Reuters Briefing Papers–Second Series, 18(5), 1-18.

....

Constitutional law is one of the two most important types of law for anyone in the legal field to understand.  The United States legal system is derived from a combination of a common law tradition and constitutional law.  The common law tradition helps people understand the legal norms that are not expressly outlined in the Constitution or by legislation, while the Constitution places limits and guidelines on the rights and duties that can be governed by the law.  This is true with administrative law, which specifically addresses the laws related to various government agencies.  This is especially....

Title: The Opioid Epidemic: A Multifaceted Crisis with Profound Social, Economic, and Public Health Implications

Introduction:
The opioid epidemic has become a significant public health crisis in the United States, causing widespread devastation and claiming countless lives. This essay aims to explore the multifaceted nature of the opioid epidemic, delving into its social, economic, and public health implications. By analyzing the causes, consequences, and strategies for addressing this crisis, we can gain a deeper understanding of its impact on individuals, communities, and the nation as a whole.

1. Historical and Cultural Context:
The opioid epidemic has deep-rooted historical and cultural origins. Understanding the evolution....

1. The impact of poverty on education: exploring government assistance programs and private initiatives aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty through education.

2. The prevalence of mental health issues in society: analyzing the benefits of government-funded mental health programs and the role of private organizations in providing support and resources to individuals in need.

3. The challenges faced by homeless individuals: examining the assistance offered by government agencies and non-profit organizations in providing shelter, food, and healthcare to homeless populations.

4. The issue of food insecurity: investigating government assistance programs such as SNAP and WIC, as well as the role of food....