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Name of Contracting Officer Signature Date PART III – LEGAL REVIEW The Legal Office is requested to determine whether the acquisition may be ratified under FAR 1.602.3 and AFARS 5101.602-3, or whether the matter should be processed under FAR and DOD FAR Supplement part 50 (Public Law 85-804), as a GAO claim or recommend other appropriate disposition. Legal Opinion: Name of Legal Reviewer Signature Date PART IV – CONTRACTING APPROVAL For GPC Transactions less than $10,000: Approved Disapproved Chief of the Supporting Contracting Office/Division Signature Date For GPC Transactions greater than $10,000 up to $25,000: Approved Disapproved Principal Assistant Responsible for Contracting Signature Date APPENDIX L Internal Control Evaluation Checklists INTERNAL CONTROL EVALUATION CHECKLIST Government Purchase Card Program Manager – Level 3 1. GOVERNING REGULATION 2. DATE OF REGULATION 3. ASSESSABLE UNIT 4. FUNCTION 5. EVALUATION CONDUCTED BY 6. DATE OF EVALUATION CHECK FINDING Collect and maintain level 3 A/OPCs appointment letter w/endorsement, initial and biennial training records, and DAWIA level certificates. Endorse level 3 A/OPCs appointment letters and send copies to the level 2 Program Manager. Ensure level 3 A/OPCs appointed prior to DAWIA level II certification complete requirements within 24 months.
Complete Level 4 GPC A/OPC quarterly/semi-annual reports. Forward to level 3 A/OPC as appropriate. Publish, maintain and update GPC local operating procedures. Disseminate policy and changes to policy to all affected persons within the program. Resolve cardholder and billing official issues with vendors and U.S. Bank as they arise. Implement risk management controls, policies and practices to mitigate identified risks to the maximum extent practicable. Verify and provide consultation for external organization controls including property accountability procedures and adequate approval processes. Comments. APPENDIX M Surveillance Reports ANNUAL CONSOLIDATED ROLL-UP Government Purchase Card Program – Agency/Organization Program Coordinator Fiscal Year Level 3 A/OPC Reporting Organization Agent Numbers Number of A/OPCs A/OPCs : accounts exceed 1 : 300 Number of billing officials Billing officials : cardholders exceed 1:7 Previous 12 Month Account Activity (Reported) 1. Billing official account reviews conducted. 6. Accounts w/no activity (6 months). 2. Total number of transactions. 7. Open accounts with <50% underutilization. 3. Amount of spend. $ 8. Number of Prompt Payment Act penalties. 4. Number accounts certified late. 9. Lost Rebate.
Ceredigion Activity Groups for the 50+ (Aberystwyth Area) These groups have been successfully launched under a Big Lottery funded project and are now fully independent. Please contact the group leaders directly for further information: Group Contact Day / Time Venue Cost Lunch Club: Aberystwyth Angela Foot 01545 571165 Wednesdays Every 2nd Wed, 12-2pm Marine Hotel, Aberystwyth £8 lunch (2 courses) £5 annual fee, Raffle Lunch Club: Tregaron Delyth Jones 01974 298593 Wednesdays 12-2pm, monthly Talbot Hotel, Tregaron Lunch cost Lunch Club: Tre’r Ddol Joy Cook 01970 871649 Tuesdays Every 3rd Tues, 12–2pm Wildfowler Inn, Tre’r Ddol £8 lunch (2 courses) Possible annual fee Art and Craft Group Michael Pooley 01970 820497 Mondays 2-4pm, Weekly Penrhyncoch Church Hall Free Seated Exercise to Music (LIFT) Fiona Hoare 01545 560234 07795 817572 Wednesdays 10:30–11:30am, Weekly Morlan Centre, Aberystwyth £3.00 Reading group Christine Pooley 01970 820497 Wednesdays Every 4th Wed, 2-4pm Aberystwyth Library Free Knitting group Christine Pooley 01970 820497 Fridays 10.30am-12.30pm, Weekly Belle Vue Royal Hotel, Aberystwyth Free
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input electronically on key documents such as the Need Stage Submission and Communication, Engagement and Consultation Strategy. Action: Sarah Marsay / ALL Accountability In response to a query from Neil McCrirrick, Olivia Butterworth explained that, ultimately, the Group would report to the NHS England Board, especially at present as wider governance structures are still to be determined. Ian Townend explained that an Information Standards Approvals Board was being established. Action: Sarah Marsay to liaise with Ian Townend and update the section Scope of the project The use of the term ‘disability’ or ‘disabled’ was questioned as it was felt that this may prevent some people who did not associate themselves with the term from benefitting from the standard. Sarah Marsay explained that the term was used due to the legal basis of the standard coming from the Equality Act – which used the term. It was agreed that the language used in all documentation associated with the standard needed to be appropriate for the target audience. Therefore, in documents aimed at organisations it may be appropriate to use the term ‘disabled’ as this indicated the legal framework; however for public-facing documents it should be avoided. There is also the wider question of the definition of ‘disability.’ In response to queries, it was agreed that the ‘in scope’ section needed amending to clarify that ‘alternative languages’ and ‘interpreters’ did not include foreign languages. References to information and communication support also need to include advocacy. Discussion took place as to whether the standard would include signage. Gerry Firkins explained that this would not be in the remit of the Information Standards Board / Health and Social Care Information Centre. However, there is a need to link into the Estates Strategy and other standards for estates. Action: Sarah Marsay to add to ‘out of scope’ list In response to a query from Philipa Bragman, it was explained that the standard would include a requirement for organisations to train their staff so that they could implement the standard, i.e. in collecting information about people’s information and communication needs and preferences, and acting upon them. However, it would not include any wider need for training around, for example, disability awareness, as this would fall out of scope.
Appendix A – Definitions Accident – An undesired event that results in personal injury or property damage. Administrative (or Work Practice) Controls – Procedures that are used to reduce the duration, frequency or severity of exposure to a hazard. These may include work methods training, job rotation and gradual introduction to work. Engineering Controls – A method of eliminating or reducing the quantity or severity of job risk factors by redesibning equipment, processes, tools and workstations. Near Miss – An incident where no property was damaged and no personal injury sustained, but where damage and/or injury easily could have occurred given a slight shift in time or position. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Gloves, kneepads and other equipment worn by employees that may help reduce hazards until other controls can be implemented, or to supplement existing controls. Root Cause – A condition that contributes to an incident or near miss. They are not always obvious, and may include items like lack of training, poor safety leadership, lack of rule enforcement or poor safety procedures. Appendix B – Annual Evaluation Report Date of Evaluation: Evaluated By (list all present): Written Program Reviewed: Yes No Do completed accident investigation records indicate a need for additional manager, supervisor or employee training on the accident investigation program? Yes No Is there any record of excessive time between: An accident and completion of the accident investigation? Yes No Determining corrective actions and implementation of those controls? Yes No The beginning and completion of implementation of controls? Yes No If yes, what corrective action is needed?
Churches will cease to be voting constituents of the State Conference at such a time as they no longer hold a current Certificate of Fellowship, and individuals will cease to be a voting constituent when, and from the time, an Ordained Minister’s Credential is withdrawn or when they become resident outside of the State. Sessions The State Conference shall be held biennially, at a time and place determined by the State Executive. Notice The State Secretary shall send to all churches of the State Conference, and those credential holders entitled to vote, a notice in writing of the Conference, not later than four months before the commencement of Conference. All remits, which must be in the form of a resolution, shall be in the hands of the State Secretary three months prior to the commencement of conference. Remits may be submitted by the State Executive, churches holding a Certificate of Fellowship, and by ordained ministers. All nominations and remits shall be submitted to churches and ordained ministers six weeks prior to the commencement of conference. Membership The State Conference shall comprise of all churches, located in the state that hold a current Certificate of Fellowship (not a Provisional Certificate of Fellowship) and who are in financial standing, represented by one delegate for every two hundred and fifty (250) adults in regular attendance (18 years and over) or part thereof. Every Ordained or Provisional Minister resident in the state shall be eligible to attend as a voting member. Missionaries holding an Ordained Minister’s Credential, whose Australian residential address is in that state, are entitled to attend and to vote. In the event that the name of a church delegate is not received by the State Secretary fourteen days prior to the commencement of the State Conference, the State Executive may, in its absolute discretion, veto the voting power of such delegate, who shall have no voting rights but may attend as an observer. Special Conference Special State Conferences may be called by the State Executive at its discretion, or at the request of not less than one third of the registered churches in the state. A written notification of the conference shall be distributed to churches with current Certificates of Fellowship (not a Provisional Certificate of Fellowship) and those holding Ordained Minister's Credential, not less than three weeks prior to the commencement of the Special State Conference, which shall consider the matters raised but no other business, except as provided for in Article 10 of these By-Laws.
Lantern Slides – Not in Catalogue c1880 -1920s 5741 [Photographs Held by D.J.Williams (Deputy Town Clerk)] 1982 - 1988 4047 City Inspector’s Photographs of Street Trading Stands] 1970s 4215 A.J. Morison / W.C.D. Veale Lantern Slides – Morison Collection c1850s-1920s 5738 Lantern Slides [belonging to A.J. Morison] c1880 - 1930 4348, 4351 Photographs [Taken / Collected by Veale during Overseas Study Trip] 1950s 997 [Lantern Slides Relating to Engineering Matters] 1930s 5546 [Colour Transparencies Taken / Owned by W.C.D. Veale] 1959 - 1967 3301 City Engineer’s Department Photograph Albums Relating to Engineering Matters 1920 - 1970 3261 [City Engineer’s Photo Albums] c1930 -1950s 5751 [Photographs of Engineering Matters] c1917 - 1970 4533, 4791, 5546 [Photographs and Transparencies Held / Used by Engineering] 1960- 1965 5715 [City Engineer’s Albums re Adelaide Bridge Construction] 1929 - 1930 Department of Planning and Building Photographs of Buildings, Streetscapes c1980s-1990s 5351 Exhibition Material 1990 - 1993 4872,5352 City of Adelaide Plan Statutory Exhibition Photographic Record 1986 5425 [Photographs Used and / or Held by Building Surveyors] 1945-1968 4568 [Aerial Photographs of Adelaide and Park Lands] 1972 - 1980 3415, 4548, 5265 Department of Corporate Services Photographic Display Materials [Prints and Captions] c1868-1927 3835 Miscellaneous Photographic Material Collected / Created by Archives 1986 - 2481 Photographs held and / or used by Graphics Section (mainly for Planning Exhibitions) c1865-1990s 3553,3693,3906,3914, 4311,4757,4758 Photographs [Civic Services Division Numbered/Unnumbered Series] 1980s-1996 5532,5533 Further Information City Archives: Topham Mall, off Currie and Waymouth Streets, Adelaide Telephone: 8203 7439 Fax: 8203 7336 Email:
Index of Town Clerk’s Letters Received 1856 –1973 4183 Town Clerk’s Department Letter Books – General 1853-1926 328, 602 Morison Index 1912 – c1965 226 Town Clerk’s Special File 27 ‘Street Hawkers’ 1898 - 1918 352 Town Clerk’s Special File 139 ‘Newsvendors’ 1927 352 Town Clerk’s Special File 201 ‘Fruit Stands’ 1930s 352 Town Clerk’s Special File 403 ‘Street Hawkers Stands’ 1945 - 1960 352 City Inspector’s Office - Registers of Licences 1867 - 1952 671,1875,2149,2186, 2187 Licensing Officer’s Journal 1860 - 1975 653 Town Clerk’s Department Newspaper Clippings – General 1898 - 1971 283 Copies of Municipal Corporations Acts and other Acts Affecting the Corporation 1840 - 1976 4443,4444 Copies of Corporation By-Laws 1870 - 1974 52,164,4445 By-Laws Printed for Distribution to Public 1890 - 1979 322 Register of Offences under various Acts and By-Laws relating to the City of Adelaide 1864 - 1887 618 City Inspector’s Photos of Street Trading Stands 1969 - 4215 Historical Pictorial Collection 1850 - 1970 S59,1461,3016, 5531 Town Clerk’s Lantern Slides Collection 1860 -1940 4351 Further sources See the annual Mayors and Corporation Reports and Council Digests of Proceedings c1870- . For early material c1850-1870 (which includes copies of early By-Laws) see the List of Earliest Corporation Records. See also Peter Morton, After Light. A History of the City of Adelaide and its Council, 1878 – 1928 (Wakefield Press, Kent Town, 1996). Further Information City Archives: Topham Mall, off Currie and Waymouth Streets, Adelaide 5000 Telephone: 8203 7439 Fax: 8203 7336 Email:
Town Clerk’s Special File 228 ‘Licensed Stands in Streets’ 1938 - 1940 352 Town Clerk’s Special File 274 ‘Applications for Hire Car Licences’ 1946 352 Town Clerk’s Special File 403 ‘Street Hawkers Stands’ 1945 - 1960 352 Town Clerk’s Special File 466 ‘Restaurant and Fish Shop Licences’ 1951 - 1058 352 City Inspector’s Office - Registers of Licences 1867 - 1952 671,1875,2149,2186, 2187 Licensing Officer’s Journal 1860 - 1975 653 Depasturing Licence Fees [Forms Book] 1982 - 1983 2136 Records relating to Motor Driver’s Licences and Vehicle Registrations c1926 - 1980 2144,2145,2146, 2148,2149,2186, 2187 Records of Inspection of Premises – Stables, Restaurants, Fish Shops, Lodging Houses A-L 1938 - 1960 5174, 5175 Minutes of the Inspector of Milk Dairies and Dairy Cattle Committee 1899 - 1900 637 Records relating to Sporting Clubs Permits 1895 - 1968 437,746,751,760,2835 Register Inspector of Weights and Measures 1863 - 1873 646 Weights and Measures 1845 - 1969 1667 Town Clerk’s Department Newspaper Clippings – General 1898 - 1971 283 Copies of Municipal Corporations Acts and other Acts 1840 - 1976 4443,4444 Copies of Corporation By-Laws 1870 - 1974 52,164,332, 4445 Register of Offences under various Acts and By-Laws relating to the City of Adelaide 1864 - 1887 618 Historical Pictorial Collection 1850 - 1970 S59,1461,3016, 5531 Town Clerk’s Lantern Slides Collection 1860 -1940 4351 Further sources City Archives Source Sheet No. 34 Transport I – Hire Vehicles City Archives Source Sheet No. 45 Dog Registration City Archives Source Sheet No. 53 Street Hawkers See also the annual Mayors and Corporation Reports and Council Digests of Proceedings c1870 - . Further Information City Archives: Topham Mall, off Currie and Waymouth Streets, Adelaide 5000 Telephone: 8203 7439 Fax: 8203 7336 Email:
10/13 Ch.7 – Internal control, and cash 10/18 Ch.8 – Receivables 10/20 Ch.8 – Receivables 10/25 Ch.9 – Plant Assets, Natural Resources, and Intangibles 10/27 Exam II (Chapter 5 – Chapter 8) 11/01 Ch.9 – Plant Assets, Natural Resources, and Intangibles 11/03 Ch.9 – Plant Assets, Natural Resources, and Intangibles 11/08 No class – Election day 11/10 Ch.11 – Current Liabilities 11/15 Ch.11 – Current Liabilities & Appendix 12A: The Time Value of Money 11/17 Ch. 12 – Long-term Liabilities 11/22 Ch. 12 – Long-term Liabilities 11/24 No class – Thanksgiving day 11/29 Ch.13 – Corporations: Organization, stock transactions, dividends, and retained earnings 12/01 Ch.13 – Corporations: Organization, stock transactions, dividends, and retained earnings 12/06 Ch. 10 – Investment 12/08 Ch.14 – The statement of cash flows 12/ Final Exam: Section 005: Section 006:
Hello students! Here is our tentative schedule for the course. For more specific details, consult your "Calendar" or look at the "Assignments" under any module. 14 Modules Module Assignments Due Dates Module 1 - Introduction Reading, Writing, Journal, Quiz Module 2 – Overview of Structure of Local Government in NC Reading, Journal, Quiz Module 3 – Overview of Governmental Accounting and Reporting Reading, Journal, Quiz Module 4 – The Annual Audit from the Local Government’s Perspective Reading, Writing, Journal, Quiz Module 5 – Practical Review of the Role of the Finance Officer Reading, Writing, Journal (2), Quiz Module 6 – Chart of Accounts Reading, Writing, Journal Module 7 - Budgeting Reading, Writing, Journal, Quiz Module 8 – Cash and Investments, Receipts and Disbursements Reading, Writing, Journal, Quiz Module 9 – Basic Purchasing and Contracting Reading, Journal, Quiz Module 10 – Utility Financial Management Reading, Discussion Forum, Journal, Quiz Module 11 – Capital Assets Reading, Journal, Quiz Module 12 – Issuing Debt-An Overview Reading, Case Study, Computation, Journal, Quiz Module 13 – Basic System Management and Internal Controls Reading, Journal, Quiz Module 14 – Utilizing What You Have Learned Reading, Discussion Forum, Journal, Quiz
Number of Varsity Games Scoring Average Field Goal Percentage Free Throw Percentage Rebound Average Assist Average Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Coach’s Evaluation of this Player: Coach’s Signature: Date: Please submit the nomination to: Adam Hall 119 Northwood Dr Dover, OH 44622 Phone: 330-878-5571 Email: adam.hall@strasburgtigers.org Player and Parents Information/Release If selected as an Academic All Ohio Player, I give the OHSBCA the right to release my Grade Point Average with the news release. Player’s Signature: Date: Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: Date: Please include the following information about your Local Newspaper. Newspaper: Address: Phone: City: State: Zip:
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Monday (Starts 06/02/17 12 weeks to 08/05/17) No class 17/04 or 01/05 bank holiday Mondays Tuesday (Starts 07/02/17 12 weeks to 09/05/17) No class 11/04 or 18/04 Wednesday (Starts 08/02/17 12 weeks to10/05/17) No class 12/04 or 19/04 Thursday (Starts 09/02/17 12 weeks to 11/05/17) No class 13/04 or 20/04 Friday (Starts 10/02/17 12 weeks to 12/05/17) No class 14/04 or 21/04 2pm - 5pm F7 Financial Reporting F8 Audit & Assurance P1 Governance, Risk and Ethics F5 Performance Management 5pm - 6pm BREAK 6pm - 9pm F4 Law F6 Taxation P6 Advanced Taxation P3 Business Analysis F9 Financial Management P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance
projects throughout North America and Europe. Prior to joining WSP, Willy was a Division Manager at Greenhorne & O’Mara for 10 years where he the environmental practice. Previously, he conducted diamond exploration for various diamond companies, including Harry Winston. Willy received a Bachelor’s degree in Geology from the University of Maryland and a Master’s degree in Geochemistry and Remote Sensing from Purdue University, where he served as a research fellow with the U.S. Bureau of Mines, Office of Surface Mining, and IMMRRI. After graduation, he received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Maryland, where he also taught Environmental Geology. He speaks widely on a variety of risk management, insurance, environmental, climate change, and related topics.
NBN plan comparison table Company Cost Data Inclusion Setup Cost Phone HD streams Star Rating activ8me $49.95 100GB ($0.5 per GB) $99 (No modem included) Additional extra (Choice of VoIP or Phone) 94% 5 stars Skymesh $59.95 120GB ($0.5 Per GB) No setup cost (No modem included) Additional extra (Choice of VoIP or Phone) 87% 4.5 stars TPG $59.99 unlimited $129.95 (Modem included) Phone included 78% 4 stars iiNet $69.90 250GB ($0.28 per GB) $79.95 (Modem included) VoIP included 75% 3 stars Internode $69.95 300GB ($0.23 per GB) $99 (No modem included) Additional Extra (Choice of VoIP or phone) 75% 3 stars Belong (powered by Telstra) $55.00 100GB ($0.55 Per GB) $60 (Modem included) No 74% 3 stars More info on NBN comparison table: Data inclusions: The average NBN subscriber uses 83GB a month. Only the cheapest 12/1mbps plans, from each provider, with at least this amount of data (excluding off-peak data) were compared in the table. Setup costs: Some providers waive setup costs if you sign on to a long term contract. For ease of comparison we only compared costs of month-to-month plans. HD Streams: This is based on peak hour performance as per Google’s Video Quality Report in the Sydney area on 27/5/15. A higher score means a greater proportion of HD video delivered to subscribers. Star rating: This comparison does not represent the full market, only those providers which met the basic requirements outlined above. Tips Where is the service quality? Some elements of internet plans are easy to compare –for example the price, the speed, data offered and the terms and conditions from different providers. But comparing the quality of the service is not so easy.
Objective 2: ACCAN is an employer of choice for people with disability Outcome Performance Indicators Responsibility Timeframe Jobs are designed with inherent requirements in mind Recruitment advertisements and position descriptions reflect Inherent Requirements Business Manager Ongoing ACCAN’s recruitment process is accessible Recruitment advertisements note that ACCAN is an equal opportunity employer Business Manager Ongoing Recruitment processes inform all applicants that they may request Reasonable Adjustments to the interview and recruitment process, and this be reflected in the information package Business Manager Where possible, recruitment advertisements note that ACCAN can be contacted via the NRS Business Manager At least one disability employment service per recruitment drive is notified of the vacancy/s (call 13 17 15 to find a local Job Services Australia provider) Business Manager Reasonable Adjustments are undertaken to allow an employee with disability to perform the inherent requirements of their position Staff with supervisory responsibilities are familiar with the Supervisors Ongoing Supervisors will undertake specific consultation at the commencement of employment about Reasonable Adjustment requirements, seek regular feedback and report back to Management Group Supervisors; Management Group Ongoing Objective 2: ACCAN is an employer of choice for people with disability – cont. Outcome Performance Indicators Responsibility Timeframe Consideration of training, interning and mentoring options for PWD Traineeship/internship options are explored with and the Management Group Ongoing
Consumers and the connected world Our recent National Conference, ACCANect 2017, explored the consumer’s place in our increasingly connected world. The Conference attracted about 200 delegates from consumer groups, industry, government and regulators, who participated in discussions on future consumer protections, smarthomes and the internet of things. “Digital technology has transformed consumer experiences,” said ACCAN CEO, Teresa Corbin. “As we become more and more connected and government services move online, how can we ensure that everyone can get access to the internet? How safe is our personal information? What information is being collected about us from connected devices? These are some of the issues we explored at the Conference. “ACCANect 2017 was a chance to engage with our stakeholders and get their views on any future consumer issues they see arising,” added Ms Corbin. Visit the to access transcripts and some videos from the event. Feature Lifting the NBN fog The debate about the National Broadband Network (NBN) seems to be never ending. It can be hard to stumble your way through all the conflicting information and advice out there. There is a lot consumers need to know and general statements they have to decipher. For some, the switchover experience is seamless and the new service over NBN has opened up a range of new opportunities and benefits through greater online access. Others however, can get lost in the fog without any chance of escaping on their own. Even the most informed consumers are getting lost and hitting road blocks. The paths that consumers need to take are not clear. The choices and steps taken by one consumer don't seem to be transferrable to others. The current level of confusion, mistrust and volume of complaints demonstrates the negative impact on consumers. Consumers need better signals on how to navigate the new world of NBN. There does, however, appear to be some light coming with a number of inquiries, investigations and programs under way. The big areas that will provide consumers with a better experience and greater transparency are: Migrating to the NBN Advertising and delivery of speeds Service Standards
Appendix 1: Comparison of regulation Factors Draft Statutory Infrastructure Provider Bill nbn Special Access Undertaking Draft Carrier Licence Conditions Draft SBAS and LBAS regulation Applicable network Predominantly nbn, or another network which acts as the SIP nbn. [Variation currently under examination by ACCC.] Networks serving new developments [draft]. Non-discriminatory superfast networks - other than nbn and those moving to nbn. [final due 2017] Network capabilities fixed line (25Mbps +), or fixed wireless or satellite technology IC.2 of SAU lists the range of offers over the different technologies 3(a) capable of 50/10Mbps Fixed line capable of 25/5Mbps or more Overview, review and penalties DoCA and ACMA notified if failure to comply. Minister can delegate powers to ACMA to make standards, rules and benchmarks. ACCC accepts and has overview powers under the Competition and Consumer Act, until 2040 DoCA and Minister. ACCC. Supported equipment Medical alarm, monitoring medical condition, equipment for deaf/hearing impairment, speech impairment, payment system, ATM, security alarm, fire alarm, lift alarm, lift phone, monitoring operation of a lift, management of control of road traffic. n/a medical alarms or pendants, security alarms, fire alarms, payment systems, devices for hearing impairment, payment systems, ATM, lift alarms, lift phones, traffic lights. n/a Voice n/a IC.2 of SAU lists the range of offers. Wholesale broadband agreement states that it is unable to deliver assurances associated with a voice services over fixed wireless and satellite. 3(c) supports voice, dependent services, broadcasting, subscription broadcasting n/a
Performance targets 360U -minister can determine standard: terms and conditions, reliability, timeframe to connect and rectify. Set out in Wholesale Broadband Agreement (currently under review). 3(d) comparable latency, packet loss, jittering to fixed line nbn n/a Availability targets 360U -minister can determine standard: terms and conditions, reliability, timeframe to connect and rectify. Set out in Wholesale Broadband Agreement (currently under review). 3(e) percentage of time over any 12 month period comparable to fixed line nbn n/a RSP n/a n/a 3(f) arrangements with at least 3 RSPs (including voice) n/a Safeguards 360U -minister can determine standard: terms and conditions, reliability, timeframe to connect and rectify. Set out in Wholesale Broadband Agreement (currently under review). (12) - timeframes for connection and fault repairs in CSG consistent format n/a
coverage and availability. Greater visibility would help consumers who are struggling to get connected to know where to turn to. Six helpful steps if you can’t get a broadband service Below is a shortened version of our online resource. For more information, go to: Waiting list Ask your provider if you can be added to a waiting list for services in the future. Providers should keep your address and notify you when services become available. Check other fixed providers If one retail service provider (RSP) says they can’t provide you with services, other RSPs might be able to give you a service. There are a number of companies that have their own ADSL equipment. Below is a list of such companies that may have services available in your area: Aussie Broadband EFTel iiNet Internode My Soul (NSW) OnTheNet (Queensland) Optus Primus Telstra TPG There may also be other fixed line networks that operate in your area that you may be able to use, including: iiNet VDSL2 (ACT) Optus Cable (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane) Telstra (Velocity, South Brisbane, Cable) Wondercom FTTB If you are in a new development you may have access to other networks. You can check the Government’s new developments map to see if you are covered (nationalmap.gov.au). Check fixed wireless options Fixed wireless broadband options, where an antenna is installed on your house, may be a valid alternative for you. There are a range of providers that offer services in different areas around the country. Go to the website for more information on these RSPs: accan.org.au/get-connected.
knowledge of how the identity theft was carried out. A deeper understanding of this knowledge is likely to improve future detection methods. Because service disruption is a key detection event in most identity thefts, it is possible that service providers are unable to detect an identity theft event because they cannot tell a legitimate service disruption from an illegitimate service disruption. One explanation for this observation relates to how service providers deal with customer profiles: if they are used to seeing each customer as a portfolio of potential actions and activities, then it becomes difficult to determine a real activity from a fabricated activity. Table Methods of Identity Theft Detection Detection Method n Self 3592 Bank or Financial Institution 253 Another Business/Agency 131 Police and Law Enforcement 47 Utility 45 Debt Collection 43 Member Organisation 20 Credit Bureau 17 Family member/Friend/Acquaintance 14 Media Data Breach Alert 13 Other 5 Duration of the Identity Theft Attack It is difficult to assess the duration of the attack, for various reasons. First, analysis of the time taken to detect and act on a suspected identity theft compromise is challenging. On average, 43 days elapsed between when the victim first discovered the suspected identity theft, and when they called IDCARE for assistance. However, this figure is not necessarily a true indication of the contact events. First, in 2439 cases (57%), the victim contacted IDCARE on the same day that they noticed the potential compromise. A further 613 cases (14%) contacted IDCARE within two days of discovering the potential compromise. In total, approximately 84% of cases contacted IDCARE within a week of the potential compromise. Inconsistent detection methods, and the fact that most detection is by victims themselves, mean that identity theft reports do not always clearly identify the time at which the attack took place. Second, some identity thefts require a long time to enact and it can be difficult for a victim to correctly recall the date at which the attack first began. Third, identity thefts may proceed along non-linear lines, such that a successful first attack may eventually give rise to successful subsequent attacks: an attacker may come to better know their victim and may subsequently enact the specific attack types that are likely to be most successful. An attacker may also later identify a use for earlier identity documentation.
BC4 Brisbane F 50 – 59 N Yes BC5 Brisbane F 70 – 79 N No MC1 Melbourne M 30 – 39 NN No MC2 Melbourne F 20 – 29 N Yes MC3 Melbourne F 30 – 39 N Yes MC4 Melbourne M 50 – 59 N No MC5 Melbourne M 50 – 59 NN Yes PC1 Perth F 20 – 29 N Yes PC2 Perth F 20 – 29 NN No PC3 Perth F 40 – 49 N Yes PC4 Perth M 60 – 69 NN No PC5 Perth M 30 – 39 N Yes SC1 Sydney M 40 – 49 NN Yes SC2 Sydney F 20 – 29 N Yes SC3 Sydney M 40 – 49 N Yes SC4 Sydney F 50 – 59 N Yes outlines the demographic information about the 21 deaf and hearing participants who represented experienced English-into-Auslan translation practitioners. Again, it should be noted that there was some overlap between the consumer and translation practitioner groups. Table - Demographic information about participants representing English-into-Auslan translation practitioners (n=21) ID code City Deaf / Hearing Gender Age Group Native (N) or Non-Native (NN) Signer AT1 Adelaide Deaf F 20 – 29 N AT2 Adelaide Hearing F 30 – 39 NN AT3 Adelaide Hearing F 30 – 39 NN BT1 Brisbane Deaf F 40 – 49 N BT2 Brisbane Deaf M 40 – 49 NN BT3 Brisbane Deaf F 40 – 49 N BT4 Brisbane Deaf M 40 – 49 N BT5 Brisbane Hearing M 20 – 29 N MT1 Melbourne Deaf F 30 – 39 NN MT2 Melbourne Hearing M 40 – 49 NN
Translators Presenter signs at torso appropriately 1 Consumers Sign choice should be tailored to deaf contexts 1 Consumers Signing contains gesture 1 Translators Signing continuum ranges from Auslan to English 1 Translators Signing pace is too slow 1 Translators Signing pace must be natural 1 Consumers Signing quality is not good enough 1 Translators Translations vary on English to Auslan continuum 1 Consumers Use of eye gaze to point to relevant information is valued 1 Table - Response Themes relating to the Prompt Theme: Standards Group ‘Standards’ prompt: Response themes Total comments (n) Both Language variation is tolerated and appreciated 56 Both Text must be introduced and contextualised 13 Translators Translation accreditation required 12 Consumers Some dialect variants may create confusion 10 Both Translation service must establish feedback mechanisms 9 Translators Adapting hearing standards to deaf is problematic 7 Both Intra-state inclusivity is valued 7 Translators Translation authority required 7 Both Guidelines should focus on technical production 6 Consumers Choice of sign variant depends on popularity 5 Translators Guidelines can improve client negotiations 5 Translators Guidelines need do’s and don’t’s with examples 5 Translators Community driven research is valued 4 Translators Less experienced practitioners must have opportunity for skills development with experienced translation practitioners 4 Translators Online translations are a fashion 4 Translators Standards cannot suit entire deaf audience 4 Translators Translation processes must be formalised to create better quality target texts 4
Table of Contents Figures iv Acknowledgements 1 Executive Summary 2 Introduction 3 Key Terms 4 Objectives 4 Context 5 Technological Context: Geoblocking and Price Discrimination 6 The IT Pricing Report 7 Methodology and Data Collection 9 10 Currency Exchange Rates 11 Findings 13 Availability Overall 13 Prices Overall 14 Movies 16 Relative Cost 16 Quality Options 17 Relative Availability 18 Streaming 22 Television 29 Relative Cost 29 Quality Options 30 Relative Availability 30 Streaming 33 Music 39 Relative Cost 39 Relative Availability 39 Streaming 41 Games 44
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Approval of additional termination fees Rule 8 provides for an IIO to apply to the ACCC for approval of an additional termination fee (within three months of a contract for works being entered into between the irrigator and the IIO with respect to capital expenditure). The ACCC has only been approached once in relation to an additional termination fee, however the application was not valid (in part because the relevant capital works had commenced some years before the contract was entered into) and the infrastructure operator declined to the application. Are the application requirements for approval of an additional termination fee appropriate? Water Charge (Planning and Management Information) Rules 2010 Background The Minister made the Water Charge (Planning and Management Information) Rules 2010 (the WCPMIR) to advance the objective of pricing transparency by requiring persons determining charges for water planning and water management (WPM) activities to publish information about the charges. Pricing transparency was one of a number of objectives and principles for WPM that States and Territories had committed to implementing under the National Water Initiative (NWI) and that were incorporated into the Basin water charging objectives and principles (BWCOP) in Schedule 2 of the Act (which the water charge rules are required to contribute to achieving, and which are reproduced in Appendix B of this issues paper). Other BWCOP relevant to cost recovery for planning and management included giving effect to the principles of user pays, identifying and publishing information on the costs of WPM activities and linking charges to the costs of WPM activities or products. Different approaches by Basin State governments to cost recovery for WPM activities may, if significant, distort water markets. This can result in inefficient decisions regarding the use of water, water infrastructure and government resources allocated to managing water. This is because water users in some Basin States would not face the full cost of their water use decisions. Water charge rules for WPM charges were intended to assist Basin States to adopt more consistent approaches to cost recovery for WPM. At the time the WCPMIR were made (and still today), Basin States took different approaches to funding their WPM activities. Sometimes, these activities were funded out of general revenue and at other times by seeking to recover costs from water users. This took the form of applying charges ranging from broad-based levies to specific transaction fees. Some charges were subject to formal regulatory price-setting
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Proposed charges This chapter sets out the ACCC’s decision on the pricing aspects of ARTC’s Revised Variation, including the proposed Initial Indicative Access Charges and the level of transparency provided by ARTC. The proposed Initial Indicative Access Charges Subsection 4.17(c)(i)(B) of the June 2011 HVAU requires that ARTC submit to the ACCC the Indicative Access Charges for the Initial Indicative Service. The Revised Variation provides that the charges in Table 1 below will form the Initial Indicative Access Charges applying to the Initial Indicative Services during 2012. Table 1: Initial Indicative Access Charges Initial Indicative Service Assumptions Pricing Zone Non-TOP $/kgtkm (ex GST) TOP $/kgtkm (ex GST) 96 wagon train 30 tonne maximum axle load 60 kph maximum speed (loaded) 80 kph maximum speed (empty) 96 wagon train length 1543 metres maximum train length section run times as per applicable Hunter Valley standard working timetable Pricing Zone 1: Initial Indicative Service 1 0.844 8.314 Pricing Zone 2: Initial Indicative Service 1 2.393 6.920 82 wagon train 25 tonne maximum axle load 80 kph maximum speed (loaded) 80 kph maximum speed (empty) 82 wagon train length 1350 metres maximum train length section run times as per applicable Hunter Valley standard working timetable Pricing Zone 1: Initial Indicative Service 2 0.812 9.636 Pricing Zone 3: Initial Indicative Service 1 0.837 5.564 Table sources: See ARTC’s Revised Variation, subsection 4.17(d). Subsection 4.17(c) of the Revised Variation provides that ARTC will, using reasonable endeavours and having regard to available information, determine Initial Indicative Access Charges each calendar year of the Initial Period (being the period during which the Initial Indicative Services apply under subsection 4.17(b)). The Initial Indicative Access Charges in Table 1 above will apply during the first calendar year of the Initial Period. As the Initial Indicative Services are Indicative Services, in accordance with subsection 4.15 of the Revised Variation the pricing differentials for non-Indicative
The problems that the code seeks to address persist and are well documented policy problems - that form the basis of regulatory intervention in the telecommunications sector and a variety of other markets (Buchanan & Stubblebine 2000; King 2009). There is accordingly a sound basis for regulatory interventions to address these problems. What are the objectives of the code? As noted in the discussion paper the stated objectives of the code are: The improvement of environmental amenity by avoiding a proliferation of mobile towers and cables; The promotion of competition and efficiency in the provision of telecommunications services by facilitating the entry of mobile and fixed line telecommunication operators, who could use existing infrastructure without having to invest in new infrastructure. The code aims to promote competition by ensuring that service providers can access facilities owned by their competitors (and third parties) and thus provide services at lower cost to consumers, and to ameliorate the negative effects on amenity as a result of duplicative infrastructure construction. In addition to these objectives, the code has a broader objective of promoting efficient investment in telecommunications infrastructure through greater co-location and co-building of facilities. For consumers, increased co-operation in the construction of infrastructure has the potential to reduce the costs of building facilities and therefore reduce the cost of services. This is particularly important in extending or improving coverage in those areas where the construction of facilities may not be financially viable where funded by one service provider, particularly in regional and remote Australia. Has the code achieved its objectives? The code has promoted beneficial outcomes for consumers by reducing the loss of amenity from unnecessary duplication of infrastructure, as well as reduced service costs as a result of co-investment. Although these benefits appear to have been material, in the absence of clear evidence to demonstrate this, we cannot conclude that the code has been fully effective in achieving its stated objectives. The code appears to have promoted greater investment in telecommunications service infrastructure, with the private sector investing $5951.5 million in 2016-17 (BITRE 2017, p.259). This represents a record level of investment by the private sector (over $1 billion higher than the preceding year), which follows over a decade of exceptionally strong private investment in telecommunications infrastructure. However, the benefits of greater investment and lower infrastructure costs have not been evenly spread, and for consumers in regional and remote areas, the code does not appear to have facilitated investment or competition, with Telstra maintaining its regional dominance (ACCC 2018, p. 5, p.
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