The document provides an overview of the Veteran Administration (VA) Veteran Certification Program. It aims to clarify the program which is often confusing and frustrating for veteran business owners. Key points include:
- The VA could spend as much as $12.6B of their $65.3B budget with verified veteran owned firms in both prime contracting and subcontracting roles.
- Getting verified lends authenticity and differentiation to veteran-owned businesses, showing they underwent VA scrutiny. However, the level of effort for verification should be weighed against potential benefits.
- While intended to prevent fraud, the verification process can be challenging for legitimate businesses due to strict ownership and control standards. Assistance is available to help businesses
P.F. Chang's suffered losses after a data breach when its insurer denied coverage for PCI-DSS fines imposed by its payment processor. A court upheld the denial, finding the fines were contractual obligations excluded from coverage. This case highlights the need to carefully review cyber policies to ensure PCI-DSS assessments arising from merchant agreements are explicitly covered, as contractual liabilities are generally excluded and this can be a significant source of loss. Policies may also limit PCI-DSS coverage in various ways, so close examination is required to understand available coverage for these assessments.
Numerous financial instruments and products are used in financial planning. Life insurance is an example of both because it assists individuals accomplish financial goals via a financial mechanism that is legally structured differently from other financial planning products such as 401(k)s and individual retirement accounts.
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This webinar will provide an in depth review of the proposed rule released by CMS on March 1, 2016, entitled, "Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Programs; Program Integrity Enhancements to the Provider Enrollment Process" that, if finalized, would have a significant impact on providers and suppliers operating in the Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP programs. Consistent with CMS’s recent history of utilizing the enrollment rules to combat fraud, waste and abuse through early identification efforts tangential to the enrollment process, this Proposed Rule seeks to expand CMS’s arsenal by adding yet another set of enrollment and revalidation reporting requirements, as well as significant expansions to CMS’s ability to deny and revoke the billing privileges of providers and suppliers.
This document summarizes various programs that provide support and opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses. It discusses the definition of small businesses and disadvantaged businesses according to federal criteria. Key programs covered include the 8(a) program, SDB certification, SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, MBE/DBE certification, and supplier diversity programs. Requirements and considerations for each are outlined.
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The document discusses changes to investor reporting requirements by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Some key points:
- Fannie Mae is overhauling its 40-year old reporting requirements, requiring daily loan-level reporting by February 2017. This is a major shift from aggregate pool reporting.
- Freddie Mac is also changing requirements to align more with industry standards, though not as drastically as Fannie Mae. It will require calendar month reporting but retain schedule/actual remittance.
- The changes aim to create more uniform risk management and transparency across GSEs, though investor reporting processes will become more real-time asset management oriented.
- Servicers should ensure their investor reporting groups are
Existen diferentes formas de desarrollar un proyecto según las característica...jesus galvez
Este documento discute diferentes metodologías para desarrollar planes de negocios y cómo estos planes deben adaptarse al tipo de proyecto. Explica que aunque existen componentes comunes como la definición de la idea y objetivos, el análisis del mercado y el plan financiero, el orden y énfasis de estos componentes puede variar dependiendo de si el plan es para un nuevo emprendimiento o una empresa establecida, y qué tipo de financiamiento se está buscando. También destaca la importancia de resaltar la experiencia del equipo directivo y las
This document discusses data collection and analysis for policymaking. It provides information on ways to collect data, including informal conversations, official reports, policy documents, and media. It also discusses identifying existing and additional needed data sources, and methods for obtaining new data, such as surveys, focus groups, and administrative records. The document notes some typical problems with data like missing or incomplete information, data only being available in aggregated form, and changing definitions. It emphasizes the importance of checking data for reasonableness through techniques like identifying outliers, range checks, missing data, and logic checks.
El documento es una oración de petición a Dios para que guíe todas sus acciones con prudencia y sutileza, tanto humana como divina, especialmente en cómo habla, mira, camina, se mueve, actúa y elige. Pide a Dios la ecuanimidad para ser, actuar, vibrar e interactuar con otros seres de una manera equilibrada.
P.F. Chang's suffered losses after a data breach when its insurer denied coverage for PCI-DSS fines imposed by its payment processor. A court upheld the denial, finding the fines were contractual obligations excluded from coverage. This case highlights the need to carefully review cyber policies to ensure PCI-DSS assessments arising from merchant agreements are explicitly covered, as contractual liabilities are generally excluded and this can be a significant source of loss. Policies may also limit PCI-DSS coverage in various ways, so close examination is required to understand available coverage for these assessments.
Numerous financial instruments and products are used in financial planning. Life insurance is an example of both because it assists individuals accomplish financial goals via a financial mechanism that is legally structured differently from other financial planning products such as 401(k)s and individual retirement accounts.
Get Your Comments Ready; CMS Proposes New and Significantly Enhanced Enrollme...Polsinelli PC
This webinar will provide an in depth review of the proposed rule released by CMS on March 1, 2016, entitled, "Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Programs; Program Integrity Enhancements to the Provider Enrollment Process" that, if finalized, would have a significant impact on providers and suppliers operating in the Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP programs. Consistent with CMS’s recent history of utilizing the enrollment rules to combat fraud, waste and abuse through early identification efforts tangential to the enrollment process, this Proposed Rule seeks to expand CMS’s arsenal by adding yet another set of enrollment and revalidation reporting requirements, as well as significant expansions to CMS’s ability to deny and revoke the billing privileges of providers and suppliers.
This document summarizes various programs that provide support and opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses. It discusses the definition of small businesses and disadvantaged businesses according to federal criteria. Key programs covered include the 8(a) program, SDB certification, SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, MBE/DBE certification, and supplier diversity programs. Requirements and considerations for each are outlined.
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The document discusses changes to investor reporting requirements by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Some key points:
- Fannie Mae is overhauling its 40-year old reporting requirements, requiring daily loan-level reporting by February 2017. This is a major shift from aggregate pool reporting.
- Freddie Mac is also changing requirements to align more with industry standards, though not as drastically as Fannie Mae. It will require calendar month reporting but retain schedule/actual remittance.
- The changes aim to create more uniform risk management and transparency across GSEs, though investor reporting processes will become more real-time asset management oriented.
- Servicers should ensure their investor reporting groups are
Existen diferentes formas de desarrollar un proyecto según las característica...jesus galvez
Este documento discute diferentes metodologías para desarrollar planes de negocios y cómo estos planes deben adaptarse al tipo de proyecto. Explica que aunque existen componentes comunes como la definición de la idea y objetivos, el análisis del mercado y el plan financiero, el orden y énfasis de estos componentes puede variar dependiendo de si el plan es para un nuevo emprendimiento o una empresa establecida, y qué tipo de financiamiento se está buscando. También destaca la importancia de resaltar la experiencia del equipo directivo y las
This document discusses data collection and analysis for policymaking. It provides information on ways to collect data, including informal conversations, official reports, policy documents, and media. It also discusses identifying existing and additional needed data sources, and methods for obtaining new data, such as surveys, focus groups, and administrative records. The document notes some typical problems with data like missing or incomplete information, data only being available in aggregated form, and changing definitions. It emphasizes the importance of checking data for reasonableness through techniques like identifying outliers, range checks, missing data, and logic checks.
El documento es una oración de petición a Dios para que guíe todas sus acciones con prudencia y sutileza, tanto humana como divina, especialmente en cómo habla, mira, camina, se mueve, actúa y elige. Pide a Dios la ecuanimidad para ser, actuar, vibrar e interactuar con otros seres de una manera equilibrada.
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La iniciativa presentada por el Congreso del Estado de Chihuahua al Senado de la República propone reformar la Ley del Impuesto al Valor Agregado para permitir que los turistas extranjeros que regresen al extranjero por vía terrestre puedan obtener la devolución del IVA, ya que actualmente la ley sólo reconoce las vías aérea y marítima para esto. El documento fue enviado a la Cámara de Diputados y se incluye un enlace para descargar la iniciativa.
El documento habla sobre el software colaborativo o groupware, que permite que múltiples usuarios trabajen en un mismo proyecto desde diferentes estaciones de trabajo conectadas a través de una red. Incluye ejemplos como herramientas de conferencia para compartir información de forma síncrona y herramientas de gestión colaborativa para facilitar las actividades del grupo. También discute las ventajas de mejorar la comunicación y productividad, pero las desventajas de una comunicación menos efectiva en comparación con la comunicación directa.
O documento fornece um guia rápido sobre o que é o Dropbox e como usá-lo. O Dropbox permite armazenar e acessar arquivos de qualquer dispositivo de forma sincronizada. Os arquivos são automaticamente atualizados entre todos os dispositivos do usuário.
Este documento discute varios temas relacionados con las pruebas objetivas, incluyendo: 1) normas comunes para redactar preguntas objetivas de manera efectiva, 2) el número óptimo de respuestas, 3) los tipos de preguntas de verdadero-falso y con múltiples respuestas correctas, y 4) métodos para corregir las pruebas objetivas y controlar la adivinación. El autor analiza cada tema desde la perspectiva de la investigación experimental para ofrecer orientación sobre cómo mejorar la calidad de las p
O documento fornece regras e informações sobre o uso da biblioteca. Deve-se fazer silêncio, deixar objetos nos cacifos, e devolver livros após consulta. A biblioteca organiza seus documentos segundo a Classificação Decimal Universal, que divide o conhecimento em 9 áreas principais.
Lubrizol is working to reduce its CO2 emissions in Europe by improving transportation efficiency. It partnered with DP World Belgium to move materials by barge rather than truck between its Oevel, Belgium manufacturing plant and ports, reducing CO2 emissions by 37% and costs by 8%. DP World was selected as the partner to execute the project due to its ability to guarantee high service levels and track shipments. Since implementing the barge transportation in July 2013, the project has proven successful in reducing Lubrizol's carbon footprint and optimizing its supply chain, demonstrating the company's commitment to environmental sustainability.
El documento lista diferentes figuras gimnásticas de 3 a 6, probablemente como parte de un plan de estudios o programa de gimnasia. Enumera figuras de 3, figuras de 4, figuras de 5 y una figura de 6.
Este documento presenta un crucigrama para ser resuelto como parte de una evaluación escrita electrónica de primer año de bachillerato. El crucigrama contiene 10 palabras relacionadas con conceptos eléctricos básicos como resistencia, amperio, ohmio, voltaje, corriente y circuito. Se proporcionan las definiciones de las palabras tanto en forma horizontal como vertical para ayudar a los estudiantes a completar el crucigrama.
Eloy Alfaro fue un general y político ecuatoriano que se desempeñó como Presidente de Ecuador en dos períodos entre 1897-1901 y 1906-1911. Impulsó el liberalismo y la separación entre la Iglesia y el Estado, estableciendo la educación y el registro civil laicos. También construyó el ferrocarril entre Quito y Guayaquil. Fue asesinado en 1912 por una turba fanática que se oponía a sus reformas.
Este documento describe las bases conceptuales y lecciones aprendidas del programa "Redes Empresariales para la Exportación" implementado por Proexport Colombia y la Universidad EAFIT. El programa buscaba articular proyectos asociativos entre pymes para acceder a mercados internacionales mediante la exportación. Se explica que los proyectos asociativos se fundamentan en la construcción cooperativa de ventajas competitivas que las empresas no podrían alcanzar individualmente. Además, se detallan conceptos como teoría de costos de transacción, ventajas competitivas, sist
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El documento resume la información de varias antenas de telecomunicaciones en Barquisimeto, Venezuela, incluyendo sus frecuencias de operación, coordenadas, direcciones físicas y cualquier subsistema relacionado. Se proporcionan detalles sobre antenas de Movistar, Inter, CANTV, Somos TV y Promar TV.
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Project-based learning is a teaching method where students investigate and respond to an engaging question or challenge over an extended period of time. It requires the use of both fundamental skills and 21st century skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and research. Example projects include having students build robots by assembling them and collaborating with classmates. Project-based learning helps develop skills needed for living in a technological society and allows students more control over their learning.
This document outlines a production schedule for filming a music video between December 20, 2015 and January 15, 2016. It details the locations, equipment, clothing, and actors needed for each day of filming. Post-production is scheduled between January 18 and March 25, 2016, including editing, color grading, receiving feedback, designing packaging, and completing an evaluation. The goal is to have the final music video and related materials completed by the deadlines.
Slideshow for Detroit Regional Chamber's "Meet the Purchasers" workshop, in cooperation with Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) of Michigan. November 19, 2009.
Washington, DC Economic Partnership’s Doing Business in DC program on doing business with the government featuring Dave Wiggs from the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA’s business development and contracting programs are explained. Learn more at http://www.wdcep.com/business-in-dc/doing-business-with-government/
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Se presenta iniciativa que amplía las formas para que los turistas extranjero...Soy Ejecutivo Fiscal
La iniciativa presentada por el Congreso del Estado de Chihuahua al Senado de la República propone reformar la Ley del Impuesto al Valor Agregado para permitir que los turistas extranjeros que regresen al extranjero por vía terrestre puedan obtener la devolución del IVA, ya que actualmente la ley sólo reconoce las vías aérea y marítima para esto. El documento fue enviado a la Cámara de Diputados y se incluye un enlace para descargar la iniciativa.
El documento habla sobre el software colaborativo o groupware, que permite que múltiples usuarios trabajen en un mismo proyecto desde diferentes estaciones de trabajo conectadas a través de una red. Incluye ejemplos como herramientas de conferencia para compartir información de forma síncrona y herramientas de gestión colaborativa para facilitar las actividades del grupo. También discute las ventajas de mejorar la comunicación y productividad, pero las desventajas de una comunicación menos efectiva en comparación con la comunicación directa.
O documento fornece um guia rápido sobre o que é o Dropbox e como usá-lo. O Dropbox permite armazenar e acessar arquivos de qualquer dispositivo de forma sincronizada. Os arquivos são automaticamente atualizados entre todos os dispositivos do usuário.
Este documento discute varios temas relacionados con las pruebas objetivas, incluyendo: 1) normas comunes para redactar preguntas objetivas de manera efectiva, 2) el número óptimo de respuestas, 3) los tipos de preguntas de verdadero-falso y con múltiples respuestas correctas, y 4) métodos para corregir las pruebas objetivas y controlar la adivinación. El autor analiza cada tema desde la perspectiva de la investigación experimental para ofrecer orientación sobre cómo mejorar la calidad de las p
O documento fornece regras e informações sobre o uso da biblioteca. Deve-se fazer silêncio, deixar objetos nos cacifos, e devolver livros após consulta. A biblioteca organiza seus documentos segundo a Classificação Decimal Universal, que divide o conhecimento em 9 áreas principais.
Lubrizol is working to reduce its CO2 emissions in Europe by improving transportation efficiency. It partnered with DP World Belgium to move materials by barge rather than truck between its Oevel, Belgium manufacturing plant and ports, reducing CO2 emissions by 37% and costs by 8%. DP World was selected as the partner to execute the project due to its ability to guarantee high service levels and track shipments. Since implementing the barge transportation in July 2013, the project has proven successful in reducing Lubrizol's carbon footprint and optimizing its supply chain, demonstrating the company's commitment to environmental sustainability.
El documento lista diferentes figuras gimnásticas de 3 a 6, probablemente como parte de un plan de estudios o programa de gimnasia. Enumera figuras de 3, figuras de 4, figuras de 5 y una figura de 6.
Este documento presenta un crucigrama para ser resuelto como parte de una evaluación escrita electrónica de primer año de bachillerato. El crucigrama contiene 10 palabras relacionadas con conceptos eléctricos básicos como resistencia, amperio, ohmio, voltaje, corriente y circuito. Se proporcionan las definiciones de las palabras tanto en forma horizontal como vertical para ayudar a los estudiantes a completar el crucigrama.
Eloy Alfaro fue un general y político ecuatoriano que se desempeñó como Presidente de Ecuador en dos períodos entre 1897-1901 y 1906-1911. Impulsó el liberalismo y la separación entre la Iglesia y el Estado, estableciendo la educación y el registro civil laicos. También construyó el ferrocarril entre Quito y Guayaquil. Fue asesinado en 1912 por una turba fanática que se oponía a sus reformas.
Este documento describe las bases conceptuales y lecciones aprendidas del programa "Redes Empresariales para la Exportación" implementado por Proexport Colombia y la Universidad EAFIT. El programa buscaba articular proyectos asociativos entre pymes para acceder a mercados internacionales mediante la exportación. Se explica que los proyectos asociativos se fundamentan en la construcción cooperativa de ventajas competitivas que las empresas no podrían alcanzar individualmente. Además, se detallan conceptos como teoría de costos de transacción, ventajas competitivas, sist
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Project-based learning is a teaching method where students investigate and respond to an engaging question or challenge over an extended period of time. It requires the use of both fundamental skills and 21st century skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and research. Example projects include having students build robots by assembling them and collaborating with classmates. Project-based learning helps develop skills needed for living in a technological society and allows students more control over their learning.
This document outlines a production schedule for filming a music video between December 20, 2015 and January 15, 2016. It details the locations, equipment, clothing, and actors needed for each day of filming. Post-production is scheduled between January 18 and March 25, 2016, including editing, color grading, receiving feedback, designing packaging, and completing an evaluation. The goal is to have the final music video and related materials completed by the deadlines.
Slideshow for Detroit Regional Chamber's "Meet the Purchasers" workshop, in cooperation with Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) of Michigan. November 19, 2009.
Washington, DC Economic Partnership’s Doing Business in DC program on doing business with the government featuring Dave Wiggs from the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA’s business development and contracting programs are explained. Learn more at http://www.wdcep.com/business-in-dc/doing-business-with-government/
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A Practical Guide to VA Veteran Small Busines Program
1. PUBLICATION OF THE NEBRASKA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
nbdc.unomaha.edu 1
T
aking the frustration out of the veteran
certification process is a challenge, but
we at least can offer a perspective on
why the program is set up like it is and
how veterans can minimize some of the hassle and
improve their chance of first time approval.
Let’s answer the question of “Why get verified”?
This comes down to the Veterans Administration
(VA) Veterans First Contracting Program (Public Law
109-461). This policy allows the VA to exceed federal
spending goals of standard 3% for service-disabled
veteran owned and veteran owned small businesses
(SDVOSB / VOSB).
For instance, the VA spent a staggering 19.4%1
of
its discretionary budget with veteran-owned compa-
nies in 2013. Pending the final FY2015 budget, the
VA could spend as much as $12.6B of their $65.3B2
budget with verified veteran owned firms in both
prime or subcontractor roles.
Large budgets and a strong affinity for veteran
firms does NOT make a business case for every
legitimate SDVOSB or VOSB company to get verified.
A veteran business owner must conduct market
research to ensure that the VA is going to be a good
prospect. SDVOSB and VOSB should work with a Ne-
braska Business Development Center procurement
consultant and conduct federal market research to
focus their federal business strategy and not base
their plans solely on their socio-economic rating.
SDVOSB and VOSB firms must remember that they
do NOT need to be verified to do business with the
rest of the federal government. Again, based on a
3% federal spending goal, $14.5B in spending could
be set aside yearly without ever touching VetBiz.gov,
the VA verification portal. Also, unverified veteran
owned companies can still sell to the VA in open
solicitations, small business set-asides, and gov-
ernment credit card
sales.
Now, let’s say
the VA is not a good
customer for certain
veteran owned firms.
Should these compa-
nies avoid the hassle
and forget verification
efforts? There is no
A practical guide to the Veterans Administration
Small Business program
The Veteran Administration (VA) Veteran Certification Program is one of the more
confusing and often frustrating topics in the veteran business community. Our purpose is
to clear up the confusion on the topic.
VA could spend as
much as $12.6B of their
$65.3B budget with
verified veteran owned
firms in both prime or
subcontractor roles.
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straight answer. Veteran-owned firms might still benefit
by getting verified for marketing purposes and differen-
tiation.
Verification lends authenticity
Veteran verification does lend veteran companies
a measure of authenticity and differentiation. Out of
2.75 million veteran-owned businesses in the US, only
a mere fraction are
verified. The VA Center
for Veterans Enterprise
(CVE) Vendor Information
Portal offers contracting
officers and contractors
an additional means to
find SDVOSB and VOSB
vendors and partners.
The SDVOSB and VOSB
logo can be put to work
as part of the company’s brand, proudly displayed on
marketing materials, websites, and business cards.
Getting verified shows contracting officers and pro-
spective teaming partners the veteran-owned business
withstood the scrutiny of the VA CVE office. The decision
to seek verification for marketing purposes should be
tempered against the level of effort needed to submit
the verification application.
Concerning the process itself, the biggest complaints
the VA deals with involve the amount and types of
personal and business information necessary for veri-
fication. The VA’s primarily motivation is to protect its
Veterans First Contracting program. Should the program
be repealed and the VA revert back the 3% set-aside
standard, the veteran business community would lose
billions in set aside contracts and subcontracts.
Processing front loads due
diligence
Considering the sometimes rigid standards of
ownership and control, the VA uses the same ownership
and control rules (38 CFR Part 74) found in other social-
economic programs3
, such as women-owned or 8(A)
programs. The documentation requirements are also
very similar. Details on all the differences among these
various social economic programs is the subject for a
different paper, but the largest difference is the VA front
loads all of their due diligence and processing early
in the process versus late in the process when other
government officials are dealing with award protests and
cases of fraud.
Although fraud prevention is the VA’s primary concern,
we must acknowledge that many well-meaning compa-
nies using legitimate business practices find themselves
caught up by the federal standards. Problems of busi-
ness control are particularly tricky as many standard
business practices can become problematic for verifica-
tion purpose. The fairness or lack of it cannot be de-
bated in this simple white paper, however, the VA does
provide prospective SDVOSB and VOSB applicants tools
and assistance to identify these verification road blocks
up front.
Prospective applicants
can take self-assessment
tests and get verification
counseling, so the busi-
ness owners can make
the appropriate decisions
on pursuing verification
and take actions to cor-
rect common but easily
fixable items in CVE appli-
cation packages the first
time through.
Four NBDC procurement consultants have been certi-
fied by the VA CVE as Certified Verification Counselors.
In this role, we can assist veteran-owned companies
seeking verification and reduce both the time and the
hassle involved with the process, as well as increasing
the company’s first-time acceptance rates.
For more information on veteran verification or if you
need technical assistance with any government con-
tracting, contact Jason Bosquet at Jbousquet@unoma-
ha.edu
The decision to seek
verification for
marketing purposes
should be tempered
against the level
of effort needed to
submit the verification
application.