Bribery Act of 2010, Explanatory Note, United Kingdom resource Agency Guidances
Introduction and Summary:
"These explanatory notes relate to the Bribery Act 2010 (c. 23) which received Royal Assent on 8 April 2010. They have been prepared by the Ministry of Justice in order to assist the reader in understanding the Act."
ODEP/JAN, Accommodation and Compliance Series: The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 resource Agency Guidances OCEG Reviewed
On January 1, 2009, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act of 2008 went into effect, making some major changes to the way the definition of disability has been interpreted in the past. The changes apply to both the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act.
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DOL, COBRA Continuation Coverage Assistance Under The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009 resource Agency Guidances OCEG Reviewed
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provides for premium reductions and additional election opportunities for health benefits under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, commonly called COBRA. Eligible individuals pay only 35 percent of their COBRA premiums and the remaining 65 percent is reimbursed to the coverage provider through a tax credit.
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DOL, Reporting and Disclosure Guide for Employee Benefit Plans (Rev. October 2008) resource Agency Guidances OCEG Reviewed
This Reporting and Disclosure Guide for Employee Benefit Plans has been prepared by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) with assistance from the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). It is intended to be used as a quick reference tool for certain basic reporting and disclosure requirements under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Not all ERISA reporting and disclosure requirements are reflected in this guide.
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Notice 2008-94 resource Agency Guidances OCEG Reviewed
Provides guidance for financial institutions in the troubled asset relief program under the EESA regarding limits on golden parachutes for executives.
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Notice 2008 PSSFI resource Agency Guidances OCEG Reviewed
Provides guidance on executive compensation provisions of EESA for financial institutions from which Treasury obtains troubled assets under the systemically significant failing institutions.
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Notice 2008 TAAP resource Agency Guidances OCEG Reviewed
Provides guidance on provisions of the EESA on executive compensation limitations applicable to financial institutions auctioning troubled assets.
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PBGC, Strategic Plan FY 2008 - 20013 (2008) resource Agency Guidances OCEG Reviewed
The PBGC’s strategic plan for fiscal years 2008 through 2013 is founded on three goals:
>> The PBGC will safeguard the federal pension insurance system for the benefit of participants, plan sponsors, and other stakeholders.
>> The PBGC will provide exceptional service to customers and stakeholders.
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GAO, Government Auditing Standards (The Yellow Book) resource Agency Guidances OCEG Reviewed
Government Auditing Standards, July 2007 Revision (GAO-07-731G)
UK, The Audit Commission - Whistleblowing and the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998: Internal Policy and Procedure (2005 resource Agency Guidances OCEG Reviewed
This procedure outlines the process regarding the handling of confidential disclosures made by whistleblowers to the Audit Commission and its appointed auditors. It will also consider the obligations of the Audit Commission and its appointed auditors as prescribed persons under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.
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