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| Series 200: Programming Policy |
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200mas - Microenterprise Development A Mandatory Reference for ADS Series 200
Issued: 4/25/2008 Posted: 06/13/2008
This madatory reference for ADS Chapter 200, Introduction to Managing for Results, has been modified to simplify the definition of a microenterprise. No other changes were made.
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202sae - FY 2008 Statutory Checklists
Issued: 5/21/2008 Posted: 06/13/2008
The Fiscal Year 2008 Statutory Checklists, a mandatory reference for ADS 202, is now issued. Each year, GC drafts new statutory checklists that serve as a quick legal reference for Desk Officers and others to refer to when planning and implementing assistance programs.
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204sac - Environmental Compliance: Language for Use in Solicitations and Awards
Issued: 5/21/2008 Posted: 06/13/2008
An additional help document for ADS 204. Environmental Prcedures, has been issued. The reference, Environmental Compliance : Language for Use in Solicitations and Awards, provides optional helpful guidances on standard language that could be used in USAID acquisition and assistance documents.
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Series 200 Interim Update #08-02 - Revised Definition of Microenterprise in ADS 219, Microenterprise Development
Issued: 5/21/2008 Posted: 06/27/2008
This Interim Update announces that effective January 1, 2008, USAID's definition of a microenterprise has been revised and simplified.
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Series 200 Interim Update #08-03 - Issuance of an Additional Help Document, for ADS 204, on Acquisition and Assistance Boilerplate
Issued: 5/21/2008 Posted: 06/27/2008
An Additional Help Document for ADS Chapter 204, Environmental
Procedures, is now available. The document, "Environmental Compliance: Language for Use in Solicitations and Awards" provides optional helpful guidance on standard language that could be used in USAID acquisition and assistance documents.
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Series 200 Interim Update #08-04 - Issuance of the Fiscal Year 2008 Statutory Checklists
Issued: 5/21/2008 Posted: 06/27/2008
The Fiscal Year 2008 Statutory Checklists has been issued as a
mandatory reference for ADS 202. Each fiscal year, the Office of the General Counsel (GC) drafts statutory checklists that serve as a convenient legal reference when planning and implementing development programs.
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219 ADS Chapter 219 - Microenterprise Development
Issued: 4/25/2008 Posted: 06/13/2008
ADS Chapter 219, Microenterprise Development, has revised and simplified its definition of a Microenterprise. In addition, the revised definition will soon be incorporated into updated guidance on the range of activities whose funding should be reported under the microenterprise key issue in the FY 2008 Operational Plan.
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| Series 300: Acquisition and Assistance |
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302sai - Legal Trends and Caveats on the Relevancy of Past Performance
Issued: 06/27/2008 Posted: 06/13/2008
The additional help document, Legal Trends and Caveats on the Evaluation of Past Performance Information, has been updated to include summaries of new legal cases. This is a reference for ADS 302, USAID Direct Contracting.
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303mag - Cognizant Technical Officer (CTO) Designation – Grant Administration
Issued: 5/30/2008 Posted: 06/13/2008
A mandatory reference for ADS 303, Grants and Cooperative Agreements to Non-Governmental Organizations, has been issued. The reference, CTO Designnatiob Letter: Grant Administration, was changed to indicate that CTO's now initial the financial reports that they receive, changed the timing for CTO certification, and added the regulatory references to the paragraph on monitoring.
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303mah - Cognizant Technical Officer (CTO) Designation – Cooperative Agreement Administration
Issued: 5/30/2008 Posted: 06/13/2008
A mandatory reference for ADS 303, Grants and Cooperative Agreements to Non-Governmental Organizations, has been issued. The reference, CTO Designnatiob Letter: Cooperative Agreement Administration, was changed to indicate that CTOs now initial financial reports that they receive, changed the timing for CTO certification, and added the regulatory references to the paragraph on monitoring.
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Series 300 Interim Update #08-01 - Issuance of revised mandatory reference documents (for ADS 303), CTO Letters for Assistance.
Issued: 5/21/2008 Posted: 06/27/2008
This notice announces a revision to the mandatory reference documents in ADS 303. The revised letters now require the CTO to initial financial reports, and add references to the regulations and policy regarding required audits of U.S. and non-U.S. organizations.
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Series 400 Interim Update #08-07 - New USAID Incentive Award, Corbett M. Flannery Award
Issued: 5/29/2008 Posted: 06/27/2008
This Interim Update announces the Corbett M. Flannery Award, which will recognize one individual, outside of the Office of Security, for his or her contributions in maintaining the safety and security of USAID personnel.
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492 Chapter 492 - The USAID Employee Memorial Program
Issued: 5/29/2008 Posted: 06/13/2008
ADS Chapter 493, The USAID Employee Memorial Program, establishes the policy directives, required procedures, eligibility criteria, and steps for administration of the USAID Employee Memorial Program.
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Series 400 Interim Update #08-06 - Issuance of ADS 492, The USAID Employee Memorial Program
Issued: 5/28/2008 Posted: 06/27/2008
This Interim Update announces the issuance of ADS Chapter 492, The USAID Employee Memorial Program. This Program recognizes, through a plaque and a ceremony, those USAID employees who have died in the line of duty. This chapter establishes the policy directives, eligibility criteria, and required procedures for administration of the Program.
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Series 400 Interim Update #08-05 - Implementation of the WebTA Electronic Time Keeping System
Issued: 5/14/2008 Posted: 06/27/2008
All U.S. Direct Hire employees were transitioned from using AETA for time and attendance to webTA. This notice is to advise that effective immediately, the following changes in time-keeping practices are authorized.
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| Series 500: Management Services |
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Series 500 Interim Update #08-07 - Approval of Conference Attendance, Updated Policy
Issued: 5/29/2008 Posted: 06/27/2008
This notice conveys current requirements and supersedes all previously issued guidance on conference policy, including ADS chapter 522.5.16 and Handbook 23. ADS Chapter 522 is currently undergoing revision to include this information, and Handbook 23 will be cancelled.
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Series 500 Interim Update #08-06 - Update to the Definitions (.6 section), Primary Responsibilities (.2 section), and Policy Directives and Required Procedures (.3 section) of ADS 545 (to be included in the next issuance of ADS 545, Information System Security)
Issued: 4/30/2008 Posted: 06/27/2008
ADS Chapter 545, Information System Security, will soon be updated to address two specific issues. The first is to address the difference between electronic and digital signatures and the second is to align ADS policy with OMB guidance.
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596 Chapter 596 - Management's Responsibility for Internal Control
Issued: 5/14/2008 Posted: 06/13/2008
ADS Chapter 596, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Control, has been updated. Changes were made to the Definitions section only, and these changes were made to bring the chapter into conformance with OMB A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Control, Appendix A, Internal Control over Financial Reporting; and the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FMFIA) of 1982.
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596mab - Management Control Review Committee (MCRC) Charter
Issued: 5/14/2008 Posted: 06/13/2008
596mab, The Management Control Review Committee (MCRC) Charter, has been revised to include representation from the Agency Counselor and the Bureaus for Asia, the Middle East, and Foreign Assistance. No other changes were made.
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504maa - Authorized Senders for Agency Notices
Issued: 5/14/2008 Posted: 06/16/2008
The Mandatory reference of 504 which lists the Authorized Senders for Agency Notices has been revised.
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621mab - Reobligation Policy
Issued: 5/21/2008 Posted: 06/13/2008
The mandatory internal reference, 621mab, Reobligation Policy, has been modified. Section A: Program Funds has been modified to reflect the same language that is used in ADS 621.3.14. In addition, the acronym DFA/CRA (the Office of the Director of Foreign Assistance/Coordinator for Resources and Appropriations has been changed to F/CRA, (Office of Foreign Assistance/Coordinator for Resources and Appropriations) in accordance with the chapter. No other changes were made.
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Series 600 Interim Update #08-04 - Issuance of an Revised Mandatory Reference Document, for ADS 621, on Reobligation Policy
Issued: 5/14/2008 Posted: 06/27/2008
The revision to ADS 621mab, Reobligation Policy, was necessary to align the information in the Reobligation Policy to the information that is listed in the revised ADS 621. Section A: Program Funds has been modified to reflect the same language that is used in ADS Chapter 621, section 621.3.14. Acronyms were also updated.
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Series 600 Interim Update #08-03 - Implementation of the WebTA Electronic Time Keeping System
Issued: 5/14/2008 Posted: 06/27/2008
All U.S. Direct Hire employees were transitioned from using AETA for time and attendance to webTA. This notice is to advise that effective immediately, the following changes in time-keeping practices are authorized.
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