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What's New in the ADS for March 2007


Updated: March 28, 2007
* Superceded information is provided for historical purposes...
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Series 200: Programming Policy
Mandatory Reference 260mac - Lookup Table of Established Codes Fiscal Year 2007 - A Mandatory Reference for ADS Chapter 260

Issued: 03/19/2007     Posted: 03/28/2007

The internal mandatory reference, Lookup Table of Established Codes, has been substantively modified for fiscal year 2007. Codes have been updated. This is a reference for ADS Chapter 260, Geographic Codes.

Series 200 Interim Update #07-03 - 2007 Appropriation Codes

Issued: 03/19/2007     Posted: 03/28/2007

This Interim Update is being issued to release the March 19, 2007 Revision of the 2007 Appropriation Codes, also known as the Lookup Table for ADS chapter 260.

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ADS Chapter 249 - Development Credit Authority

Issued: 03/06/2007     Posted: 03/14/2007

In response to an OIG audit recommendation, the Office of Development Credit (EGAT/DC) has modified ADS 249 as follows:
  • Added language in section 249.3.1(g) to clarify that DCA must not be used unless the overall portfolio of loans originated under a loan portfolio guarantee would not go forward without the DCA support.
  • Added language in section 249.3.1(r) to clarify that the “additionality” for portfolio guarantees should be described and evaluated in terms of the desired impact on lending to a particular sector, rather than on a loan-by-loan basis.

Series 200 Interim Update #07-02 - Revised ADS 200: Policy Guidance on Assistance for Civilian Policing

Issued: 03/07/2007     Posted: 03/13/2007

This Interim Update is being issued in regards to revised ADS chapter 200 which describes USAID's Policy Guidance on Assistance for Civilian Policing, which was adopted in December 2005.

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Series 300: Acquisition and Assistance
ADS Chapter 314 - Eligibility of Delivery Services

Issued: 03/21/2007     Posted: 03/28/2007

ADS Chapter 314, Eligibility of Delivery Services, has been modified as follows: it has been reformatted, edited, and office symbols and definitions have been updated. No other changes were made.
ADS Chapter 331 - Simplified Acquisitions, Micro-Purchases, and Use of the USAID Worldwide Purchase Card

Issued: 03/12/2007     Posted: 03/27/2007

This chapter has been revised to reflect changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in the micro-purchase threshold and the simplified acquisition threshold. The effective date of the chapter is the implementation date of the FAR change: 09/28/2006.
Mandatory Reference 331maa - USAID Worldwide Purchase Card Program Manual - March 2007

Issued: 03/12/2007     Posted: 03/27/2007

This reference has been revised to reflect changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in the micro-purchase threshold and the simplified acquisition threshold. The effective date of the reference is the implementation date of the FAR change: 09/28/2006.

Series 300 Interim Update #07-07 - AAPD 06-05 Revision - Evaluation and Use of Contractor Performance Information

Issued: 03/14/2007     Posted: 03/15/2007

This Interim Update announces the issuance of the March 9, 2007 Revision to Acquisition & Assistance Policy Directive (AAPD) 06-05.
Series 400: Personnel
Series 400 Interim Update #07-01 - Responsibilities for USAID's Foreign Language Program

Issued: 02/28/2007     Posted: 03/08/2007

This Interim Update gives information on USAID's Foreign Language Program. The purpose of the USAID Foreign Language Program is to strengthen the ability of USAID's Foreign Service (FS) Officers to implement programs as mandated by Congress.
Series 500: Management Services
Mandatory Reference 501mab - Clearance List for ADS Material

Issued: 03/07/2007     Posted: 03/09/2007

The Clearance List for ADS Material was revised: the clearing official for LAC was changed from Nicole Turnogurky to Toraanna Francis. No other changes were made.

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