This presentation was made at the 2009 AMPO Annual Meeting. It contains the preliminary results of a study on MPO Staffing and Organizational Structure funded by FHWA.
This document discusses principles and strategies for strengthening local governance and citizen participation. It explores concepts like decentralization, good local governance, and citizen-government relationships. It examines factors that influence whether decentralization effectively serves the poor. It also analyzes characteristics of local democratic politics, ways to strengthen accountability and participation, and approaches to community development through local government cooperation.
The document discusses various models for membership and governance structures for international networks. It outlines different membership models including region-based, organization-only, individual-only, and multi-tier systems. It also discusses governance models like exclusive membership, membership with additional representatives, representatives of member organizations, and ad-hoc representatives. Key points are raised around the purpose of membership, administration required, representation, decision-making, and language accessibility.
This document provides a preliminary report on the potential consolidation of the Indianapolis Police Department and Marion County Sheriff's Department. Key points include:
1) Public safety coverage would increase under consolidation, bringing the ratio of sworn officers to residents in line with comparable cities at around 2 officers per 1,000 residents. Separately, MCSD's staffing levels are below comparable cities.
2) Consolidation could generate annual savings through reductions in management, facilities, support services, and personnel costs. Initial estimated savings are over $3 million per year, increasing over time. Transition costs are estimated at $270,000 to $3.5 million.
3) Revenue enhancements were not directly identified but potential savings
This document analyzes New Jersey's Managed Long Term Service & Supports waiver and recommends changes. It identifies problems with the current MLTSS program such as insufficient rate setting, a system without clear parameters, and uncertainty caused by changes made by managed care organizations. The document recommends implementing a rate setting system and selection system based on successes in other states to better serve the needs of clients at long term care facilities in New Jersey.
Report on Roundtable on Proxy GovernanceBroadridge
The document discusses recommendations from a roundtable on improving the integrity and transparency of the proxy voting process in the US. The roundtable recommended: 1) Early confirmation of shareholder voting entitlements; 2) Encouraging early voting to increase participation; 3) Enhancing processes for handling exceptions to improve accuracy; and 4) Providing end-to-end vote confirmation so shareholders know their votes were properly recorded. The goal was to develop practical solutions that could strengthen voting integrity in the short to medium term without requiring federal regulation.
This document discusses antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA). It notes that ANCA are autoantibodies related to inflammatory disorders and were first associated with Wegener's granulomatosis in 1985. The two main ANCA antigens are proteinase 3 and myeloperoxidase. ANCA testing can aid in diagnosing and monitoring ANCA-associated vasculitis conditions. However, increasing ANCA titers do not reliably predict disease relapses.
This document provides information on various cytochemical staining techniques used in hematology, including myeloperoxidase, esterase, alkaline phosphatase, acid phosphatase, Sudan black B, periodic acid Schiff, and Toluidine blue staining. It describes the principle, reagents, procedure, and interpretation for each stain. These stains are used to classify and diagnose different types of leukemia by identifying cellular enzymes and components in blood and bone marrow samples.
This document provides information on Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), including:
- AML is a stem cell disorder characterized by a block in differentiation of myeloid precursors.
- It has several predisposing factors such as Down syndrome and exposure to radiation or chemicals.
- Diagnosis involves evaluation of blood counts, identification of blasts in blood and bone marrow, immunophenotyping of blasts, and cytogenetic/molecular testing.
- Several classification systems exist including the French-American-British (FAB) system and the current World Health Organization (WHO) system.
This document discusses principles and strategies for strengthening local governance and citizen participation. It explores concepts like decentralization, good local governance, and citizen-government relationships. It examines factors that influence whether decentralization effectively serves the poor. It also analyzes characteristics of local democratic politics, ways to strengthen accountability and participation, and approaches to community development through local government cooperation.
The document discusses various models for membership and governance structures for international networks. It outlines different membership models including region-based, organization-only, individual-only, and multi-tier systems. It also discusses governance models like exclusive membership, membership with additional representatives, representatives of member organizations, and ad-hoc representatives. Key points are raised around the purpose of membership, administration required, representation, decision-making, and language accessibility.
This document provides a preliminary report on the potential consolidation of the Indianapolis Police Department and Marion County Sheriff's Department. Key points include:
1) Public safety coverage would increase under consolidation, bringing the ratio of sworn officers to residents in line with comparable cities at around 2 officers per 1,000 residents. Separately, MCSD's staffing levels are below comparable cities.
2) Consolidation could generate annual savings through reductions in management, facilities, support services, and personnel costs. Initial estimated savings are over $3 million per year, increasing over time. Transition costs are estimated at $270,000 to $3.5 million.
3) Revenue enhancements were not directly identified but potential savings
This document analyzes New Jersey's Managed Long Term Service & Supports waiver and recommends changes. It identifies problems with the current MLTSS program such as insufficient rate setting, a system without clear parameters, and uncertainty caused by changes made by managed care organizations. The document recommends implementing a rate setting system and selection system based on successes in other states to better serve the needs of clients at long term care facilities in New Jersey.
Report on Roundtable on Proxy GovernanceBroadridge
The document discusses recommendations from a roundtable on improving the integrity and transparency of the proxy voting process in the US. The roundtable recommended: 1) Early confirmation of shareholder voting entitlements; 2) Encouraging early voting to increase participation; 3) Enhancing processes for handling exceptions to improve accuracy; and 4) Providing end-to-end vote confirmation so shareholders know their votes were properly recorded. The goal was to develop practical solutions that could strengthen voting integrity in the short to medium term without requiring federal regulation.
This document discusses antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA). It notes that ANCA are autoantibodies related to inflammatory disorders and were first associated with Wegener's granulomatosis in 1985. The two main ANCA antigens are proteinase 3 and myeloperoxidase. ANCA testing can aid in diagnosing and monitoring ANCA-associated vasculitis conditions. However, increasing ANCA titers do not reliably predict disease relapses.
This document provides information on various cytochemical staining techniques used in hematology, including myeloperoxidase, esterase, alkaline phosphatase, acid phosphatase, Sudan black B, periodic acid Schiff, and Toluidine blue staining. It describes the principle, reagents, procedure, and interpretation for each stain. These stains are used to classify and diagnose different types of leukemia by identifying cellular enzymes and components in blood and bone marrow samples.
This document provides information on Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), including:
- AML is a stem cell disorder characterized by a block in differentiation of myeloid precursors.
- It has several predisposing factors such as Down syndrome and exposure to radiation or chemicals.
- Diagnosis involves evaluation of blood counts, identification of blasts in blood and bone marrow, immunophenotyping of blasts, and cytogenetic/molecular testing.
- Several classification systems exist including the French-American-British (FAB) system and the current World Health Organization (WHO) system.
On July 22, 2017, State Vocational Rehabilitation staff and administrators, researchers and job development providers from across the country participated in RTC:Rural’s State of the Science webinar exploring how Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) payment models influence the availability of job development services in rural areas. The event aimed to help participants understand which models may facilitate better VR outcomes in rural areas, and encourage conversation between VR and providers about how payment models impact job development services.
While VR agencies use a variety of models to deliver job development services, the majority contract with third-party providers to deliver services such as resume development, job coaching, and job placement. There is evidence, however, that different payment models (such as hourly, fee-for-service, or performance-based benchmarks) influence the availability and quality of job development services in rural communities.
This Rural VR Job Development webinar explored the relationship between VR payment models, geography, and VR outcomes. The webinar was designed to provide current and pertinent information to stimulate a rich discussion among participants. Strategies to address VR outcomes were discussed such as hybrid models that draw upon the strengths of different delivery models and the use of incentives to serve rural areas and “hard cases.”
The webinar featured a review of current research from the Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities (RTC:Rural), followed by reactions from a panel of experts representing a variety of perspectives within the field of VR service delivery:
--Betsy Hopkins, Director of Maine’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, spoke about Maine’s efforts to implement a hybrid payment model.
--Jessica Adams, a job development service provider in rural Idaho, shared insights from her experience participating in Idaho’s piloted (and then abandoned) performance-based system.
--Mimi Shafer, Rehabilitation Area Manager in southwestern Minnesota, spoke to challenges in serving rural areas due to CARF accreditation requirements, and new challenges introduced by WIOA.
--Joe Xavier, Director of the California Department of Rehabilitation, shared his perspectives on what makes a successful VR program in rural areas.
--Susan Foley, Ph.D., Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Community Inclusion at University of Massachusetts, Boston, shared perspectives based on her experiences directing multiple national centers focused on research, training, and technical assistance for VR agencies.
A video recording of the webinar is available for viewing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhBHn50LdH8
Andrew Kakabadse, Paul Moore and Dominic Carter gave this presentation on a risk survey they conducted at Risk Minds, the world's largest risk management conference on 8th December 2009.
Findings include:
- executives to blame for financial crisis
- cultural problem at banks NOT a regulatory problem (the cost to benefit of risk taking is not weighted correctly;
- remuneration too high; culture does not encourage effective change management
- Executives should have a right to tell their side of the story though
- full report due in Jan 2010 so check back at http://www.kakabadse.com
Governance Of Metropolitan Planning Organizations: Board Size, Composition, a...alexbond68
This paper was presented at the 89th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, and will be published sometime in 2010 in an issue of the Transportation Reserach Record. It discusses the results of a survey of MPOs on board size, composition, and voting rights.
Review of Communications in DFID-funded Research Programme Consortia (RPCs)ODI_Webmaster
A presentation given by John Young, director of the Research and Policy in Development (RAPID) group at ODI, at the 3rd Annual Research Communications Workshop for RPCs at DFID in July 2008. The presentation outlines initial research findings about the role of DFID's '10% for communications' rule.
1. The document discusses M&E systems and approaches across multiple IFAD projects in Pakistan, including AJKCDP, MIOP, and PRISM. It describes the goals, implementation mechanisms, monitoring tools, and information flows for each project.
2. Key challenges discussed include ensuring effective information dissemination and knowledge sharing, prioritizing learning over accountability, and addressing social and community issues that projects sometimes try to avoid or "pacify".
3. The document advocates for more participatory approaches, experience sharing across projects, and allowing time for social change and building credibility in challenging environments.
1. The document discusses M&E systems and approaches across multiple IFAD projects in Pakistan, including AJKCDP, MIOP, and PRISM. It describes the implementation mechanisms, management information systems, monitoring tools, and reporting structures for each project.
2. Key challenges discussed include ensuring effective information flow and data collection, focusing M&E on learning and improvement rather than just accountability, and disseminating lessons learned more widely. The document advocates for M&E to emphasize societal change processes and prioritize interventions based on each project's credibility.
3. Overall the document provides an overview of M&E frameworks across IFAD projects in Pakistan and discusses opportunities to strengthen how M&E informs management decisions
The document summarizes a presentation given at the 2013 Annual Meeting & Trade Show on the topic of span of control and its impact on organizational efficiency. It defines span of control as the number of people a manager supervises. It discusses factors that influence span of control, such as new technologies that allow for better communication. It also provides examples of span ratios found in different organizations and governments, noting that the optimal span has increased over time due to improved processes and technology.
The document summarizes the role of councillors in planning decision making. It discusses how most planning applications can be delegated to officers rather than being determined by committee, with over 90% typically delegated. It also outlines material considerations that should and should not be taken into account when determining applications and stresses the importance of impartiality for councillors. Pre-application discussions, site visits, and clear delegation schemes are presented as ways to make the decision making process more efficient while maintaining quality.
The document discusses outsourcing accounts payable operations. It notes the increasing adoption of finance outsourcing, especially for procure-to-pay processes. Nearshoring to locations like Latin America provides benefits like lower costs (30-60% savings compared to the US), cultural affinity, and time zone alignment. Costa Rica in particular is highlighted as a top nearshore destination, offering English proficiency, education, and cultural similarities to the US. Benchmarking current AP performance against metrics for top performers can help identify areas for improvement and savings through outsourcing.
This document summarizes the preliminary results of a 2014 survey of transportation management associations (TMAs) in the United States. It finds that while TMAs continue to be diverse in their structure, budgets, and goals, many are reducing their reliance on membership dues and increasing funding from government grants. The survey also examines the services TMAs provide, how they measure performance, and stakeholders' perceptions of TMAs' successes and challenges.
This document summarizes a symposium on challenges and solutions for operating cities. It discusses pressing issues cities face such as legacy systems, short-term thinking, fragmented responsibilities and funding issues. Speakers from various cities and organizations identify top challenges as financial scarcity, outdated IT, economic development, and inefficiencies. They propose solutions such as data-driven decisions, single business models, open data/interfaces and focusing on outcomes over service execution. When asked what role the private or public sector can take, answers focused on issues like unequal department funding, sustaining services with shrinking budgets, and promoting equity and high-performing neighborhoods.
Consultant and author Jerry Manas shares his slide deck on The Virtual PMO, based on three interconnected trends happening in the workplace today: virtual teams; small-or-zero-staff PMOs; and a much broader and strategic role for today's PMO. Visit Jerry's website at www.marengogroup.com.
Smart Commute Evaluation: Tools, Techniques and Lessons Learned in Monitoring...Smart Commute
Smart Commute works with stakeholders to reduce traffic and emissions through workplace transportation demand management programs. It has expanded from an initial pilot project in 2001 to involve multiple municipalities and partners across the Greater Toronto Area. Evaluation of these programs involves monitoring activities, impacts, and customer satisfaction to track progress, justify funding, and improve services over time. Challenges include balancing implementation priorities with thorough evaluation and ensuring standardized data collection while allowing for flexibility. Ongoing efforts focus on refining monitoring tools and using lessons learned to strengthen evaluation.
Outsourcing accounts payable functions is on the rise due to challenges like high costs, manual processes, and lack of standardization in many AP departments. Nearshoring to locations like Costa Rica provides benefits like lower costs (30-60% savings), cultural affinity, and proximity that allow for collaboration between client and provider teams. Successful AP outsourcing leverages both labor cost savings and process improvements through automation and standardization to maximize efficiencies and free internal teams for more strategic work. Case studies showed outsourcing yielding 40%+ initial cost cuts along with productivity gains, backlog reductions, and the ability to scale operations without adding headcount.
The document discusses using a Telecom Regulatory and Policy Environment (TRE) survey to evaluate and compare countries' telecom regulatory environments. The TRE asks respondents to rate 7 dimensions of the regulatory environment on a scale from 1 to 5. Comparing scores across countries and over time can identify best practices and regulatory changes. High scores indicate a more effective regulatory environment while low scores point to problems. The survey provides a diagnostic tool to evaluate what aspects of regulation are working well and what needs improvement.
The document summarizes the fourth meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee for the Regional Means-Based Transit Fare Pricing Study. The consultant team presented draft findings on alternatives analysis and scenarios for a low-income transit fare program. Key scenarios discussed included discounted fares, an accumulator with fare capping, and providing match funds for low-income riders. Committee members provided feedback and emphasized goals of increasing affordability, developing a financially viable program, and focusing on frequent transit users and Clipper participation. Refining evaluation criteria and simplifying any potential program were also discussed.
This document summarizes the results of a survey of 20 local government performance management programs. It finds that on average, programs have 5 full-time staff and $630,000 in funding. Half are modeled after Baltimore's CitiStat program. Leaders say success requires executive support and a data-driven culture. Programs focus on coaching departments rather than just data analysis. Common benefits include cultural changes around data use and specific process improvements.
8 strategic planning linking analysis with results anti-corruption anga re...PACDE
RBM helps connect activities to goals and determine if goals are achieved. It focuses on results instead of activities and improves transparency, accountability, and performance measurement. While challenging to apply due to issues attributing outcomes to specific interventions, RBM can be effective for anti-corruption work if the right country-level indicators are selected and qualitative data supports quantitative findings. UNDAFs should include anti-corruption outputs and outcomes when relevant and use a mix of global perception indices and national surveys to track anti-corruption results over time.
E-government Services and Website Contents of Florida Metropolitan Planning O...alexbond68
This paper was presented at the 88th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, and was published in Transportation Research Record #2119. A qualitative and quantitative review of Florida's MPO websites was undertaken in early 2008, and the results are discussed in this paper.
Estimating a Statewide Transportation Funding Shortfall Using MPO Long Range ...alexbond68
This paper was presented at the 89th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, and will be published in a 2010 issue of the Transportation Research Record. The topic of the paper is the methodology and results of a project estimating the transportation infrastructure funding shortfall in the state of Florida. To estimate the shortfall, financial information was extracted from all 26 MPO long range plans. This yields a $62.5 billion shortfall in metropolitan areas of Florida over the next 20 years.
On July 22, 2017, State Vocational Rehabilitation staff and administrators, researchers and job development providers from across the country participated in RTC:Rural’s State of the Science webinar exploring how Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) payment models influence the availability of job development services in rural areas. The event aimed to help participants understand which models may facilitate better VR outcomes in rural areas, and encourage conversation between VR and providers about how payment models impact job development services.
While VR agencies use a variety of models to deliver job development services, the majority contract with third-party providers to deliver services such as resume development, job coaching, and job placement. There is evidence, however, that different payment models (such as hourly, fee-for-service, or performance-based benchmarks) influence the availability and quality of job development services in rural communities.
This Rural VR Job Development webinar explored the relationship between VR payment models, geography, and VR outcomes. The webinar was designed to provide current and pertinent information to stimulate a rich discussion among participants. Strategies to address VR outcomes were discussed such as hybrid models that draw upon the strengths of different delivery models and the use of incentives to serve rural areas and “hard cases.”
The webinar featured a review of current research from the Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities (RTC:Rural), followed by reactions from a panel of experts representing a variety of perspectives within the field of VR service delivery:
--Betsy Hopkins, Director of Maine’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, spoke about Maine’s efforts to implement a hybrid payment model.
--Jessica Adams, a job development service provider in rural Idaho, shared insights from her experience participating in Idaho’s piloted (and then abandoned) performance-based system.
--Mimi Shafer, Rehabilitation Area Manager in southwestern Minnesota, spoke to challenges in serving rural areas due to CARF accreditation requirements, and new challenges introduced by WIOA.
--Joe Xavier, Director of the California Department of Rehabilitation, shared his perspectives on what makes a successful VR program in rural areas.
--Susan Foley, Ph.D., Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Community Inclusion at University of Massachusetts, Boston, shared perspectives based on her experiences directing multiple national centers focused on research, training, and technical assistance for VR agencies.
A video recording of the webinar is available for viewing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhBHn50LdH8
Andrew Kakabadse, Paul Moore and Dominic Carter gave this presentation on a risk survey they conducted at Risk Minds, the world's largest risk management conference on 8th December 2009.
Findings include:
- executives to blame for financial crisis
- cultural problem at banks NOT a regulatory problem (the cost to benefit of risk taking is not weighted correctly;
- remuneration too high; culture does not encourage effective change management
- Executives should have a right to tell their side of the story though
- full report due in Jan 2010 so check back at http://www.kakabadse.com
Governance Of Metropolitan Planning Organizations: Board Size, Composition, a...alexbond68
This paper was presented at the 89th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, and will be published sometime in 2010 in an issue of the Transportation Reserach Record. It discusses the results of a survey of MPOs on board size, composition, and voting rights.
Review of Communications in DFID-funded Research Programme Consortia (RPCs)ODI_Webmaster
A presentation given by John Young, director of the Research and Policy in Development (RAPID) group at ODI, at the 3rd Annual Research Communications Workshop for RPCs at DFID in July 2008. The presentation outlines initial research findings about the role of DFID's '10% for communications' rule.
1. The document discusses M&E systems and approaches across multiple IFAD projects in Pakistan, including AJKCDP, MIOP, and PRISM. It describes the goals, implementation mechanisms, monitoring tools, and information flows for each project.
2. Key challenges discussed include ensuring effective information dissemination and knowledge sharing, prioritizing learning over accountability, and addressing social and community issues that projects sometimes try to avoid or "pacify".
3. The document advocates for more participatory approaches, experience sharing across projects, and allowing time for social change and building credibility in challenging environments.
1. The document discusses M&E systems and approaches across multiple IFAD projects in Pakistan, including AJKCDP, MIOP, and PRISM. It describes the implementation mechanisms, management information systems, monitoring tools, and reporting structures for each project.
2. Key challenges discussed include ensuring effective information flow and data collection, focusing M&E on learning and improvement rather than just accountability, and disseminating lessons learned more widely. The document advocates for M&E to emphasize societal change processes and prioritize interventions based on each project's credibility.
3. Overall the document provides an overview of M&E frameworks across IFAD projects in Pakistan and discusses opportunities to strengthen how M&E informs management decisions
The document summarizes a presentation given at the 2013 Annual Meeting & Trade Show on the topic of span of control and its impact on organizational efficiency. It defines span of control as the number of people a manager supervises. It discusses factors that influence span of control, such as new technologies that allow for better communication. It also provides examples of span ratios found in different organizations and governments, noting that the optimal span has increased over time due to improved processes and technology.
The document summarizes the role of councillors in planning decision making. It discusses how most planning applications can be delegated to officers rather than being determined by committee, with over 90% typically delegated. It also outlines material considerations that should and should not be taken into account when determining applications and stresses the importance of impartiality for councillors. Pre-application discussions, site visits, and clear delegation schemes are presented as ways to make the decision making process more efficient while maintaining quality.
The document discusses outsourcing accounts payable operations. It notes the increasing adoption of finance outsourcing, especially for procure-to-pay processes. Nearshoring to locations like Latin America provides benefits like lower costs (30-60% savings compared to the US), cultural affinity, and time zone alignment. Costa Rica in particular is highlighted as a top nearshore destination, offering English proficiency, education, and cultural similarities to the US. Benchmarking current AP performance against metrics for top performers can help identify areas for improvement and savings through outsourcing.
This document summarizes the preliminary results of a 2014 survey of transportation management associations (TMAs) in the United States. It finds that while TMAs continue to be diverse in their structure, budgets, and goals, many are reducing their reliance on membership dues and increasing funding from government grants. The survey also examines the services TMAs provide, how they measure performance, and stakeholders' perceptions of TMAs' successes and challenges.
This document summarizes a symposium on challenges and solutions for operating cities. It discusses pressing issues cities face such as legacy systems, short-term thinking, fragmented responsibilities and funding issues. Speakers from various cities and organizations identify top challenges as financial scarcity, outdated IT, economic development, and inefficiencies. They propose solutions such as data-driven decisions, single business models, open data/interfaces and focusing on outcomes over service execution. When asked what role the private or public sector can take, answers focused on issues like unequal department funding, sustaining services with shrinking budgets, and promoting equity and high-performing neighborhoods.
Consultant and author Jerry Manas shares his slide deck on The Virtual PMO, based on three interconnected trends happening in the workplace today: virtual teams; small-or-zero-staff PMOs; and a much broader and strategic role for today's PMO. Visit Jerry's website at www.marengogroup.com.
Smart Commute Evaluation: Tools, Techniques and Lessons Learned in Monitoring...Smart Commute
Smart Commute works with stakeholders to reduce traffic and emissions through workplace transportation demand management programs. It has expanded from an initial pilot project in 2001 to involve multiple municipalities and partners across the Greater Toronto Area. Evaluation of these programs involves monitoring activities, impacts, and customer satisfaction to track progress, justify funding, and improve services over time. Challenges include balancing implementation priorities with thorough evaluation and ensuring standardized data collection while allowing for flexibility. Ongoing efforts focus on refining monitoring tools and using lessons learned to strengthen evaluation.
Outsourcing accounts payable functions is on the rise due to challenges like high costs, manual processes, and lack of standardization in many AP departments. Nearshoring to locations like Costa Rica provides benefits like lower costs (30-60% savings), cultural affinity, and proximity that allow for collaboration between client and provider teams. Successful AP outsourcing leverages both labor cost savings and process improvements through automation and standardization to maximize efficiencies and free internal teams for more strategic work. Case studies showed outsourcing yielding 40%+ initial cost cuts along with productivity gains, backlog reductions, and the ability to scale operations without adding headcount.
The document discusses using a Telecom Regulatory and Policy Environment (TRE) survey to evaluate and compare countries' telecom regulatory environments. The TRE asks respondents to rate 7 dimensions of the regulatory environment on a scale from 1 to 5. Comparing scores across countries and over time can identify best practices and regulatory changes. High scores indicate a more effective regulatory environment while low scores point to problems. The survey provides a diagnostic tool to evaluate what aspects of regulation are working well and what needs improvement.
The document summarizes the fourth meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee for the Regional Means-Based Transit Fare Pricing Study. The consultant team presented draft findings on alternatives analysis and scenarios for a low-income transit fare program. Key scenarios discussed included discounted fares, an accumulator with fare capping, and providing match funds for low-income riders. Committee members provided feedback and emphasized goals of increasing affordability, developing a financially viable program, and focusing on frequent transit users and Clipper participation. Refining evaluation criteria and simplifying any potential program were also discussed.
This document summarizes the results of a survey of 20 local government performance management programs. It finds that on average, programs have 5 full-time staff and $630,000 in funding. Half are modeled after Baltimore's CitiStat program. Leaders say success requires executive support and a data-driven culture. Programs focus on coaching departments rather than just data analysis. Common benefits include cultural changes around data use and specific process improvements.
8 strategic planning linking analysis with results anti-corruption anga re...PACDE
RBM helps connect activities to goals and determine if goals are achieved. It focuses on results instead of activities and improves transparency, accountability, and performance measurement. While challenging to apply due to issues attributing outcomes to specific interventions, RBM can be effective for anti-corruption work if the right country-level indicators are selected and qualitative data supports quantitative findings. UNDAFs should include anti-corruption outputs and outcomes when relevant and use a mix of global perception indices and national surveys to track anti-corruption results over time.
E-government Services and Website Contents of Florida Metropolitan Planning O...alexbond68
This paper was presented at the 88th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, and was published in Transportation Research Record #2119. A qualitative and quantitative review of Florida's MPO websites was undertaken in early 2008, and the results are discussed in this paper.
Estimating a Statewide Transportation Funding Shortfall Using MPO Long Range ...alexbond68
This paper was presented at the 89th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, and will be published in a 2010 issue of the Transportation Research Record. The topic of the paper is the methodology and results of a project estimating the transportation infrastructure funding shortfall in the state of Florida. To estimate the shortfall, financial information was extracted from all 26 MPO long range plans. This yields a $62.5 billion shortfall in metropolitan areas of Florida over the next 20 years.
Evolution of MPO Planning in Florida: 1997-2008alexbond68
This paper was presented at the 89th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board. It talks about how MPO planning processes have changed over the past decade in Florida. Results are drawn from three separate reviews of MPO plans in 1997, 2003, and 2008.
Establishing an MPO Boundary: the MSA vs. UZA Standardalexbond68
This paper was presented at the 89th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board. It discusses the merits of using the Metropolitan Statistical Area instead of the Urbanized Area to establish the planning area boundary of an MPO.
This is the transportation planning module I developed for the Suncoast Section of Florida APA. I deliver it each March at their AICP prep course. Hopefully these new professionals learn a little something about transportation and pass the exam too.
Estimating a Statewide Transportation Funding Shortfall in Floridaalexbond68
This presentation (with minor changes) was made at both the 2009 AMPO Annual Conference and the 2010 ITE Technical Conference. It discusses the methodology and results of an study estimating a transportation funding shortfall in Florida. The results are not promising-- a metropolitan 20-year shortfall of $62.5 billion is predicted.
A Review of MPO Long Range Transportation Plans in Floridaalexbond68
The document summarizes a review of 25 Long Range Transportation Plans from Florida MPOs adopted between 2003-2006. It finds that MPOs have improved user-friendliness of plans through more maps and graphics. All plans are available online, though some formats work poorly for internet publishing. One-quarter of plans were authored in-house while nine consulting firms authored the rest. MPOs exceeded public involvement requirements but did not demonstrate how it impacted plans. It estimates a 20-year statewide funding shortfall of $62.5 billion. Suggestions include relating public involvement to plans, refining plans for online access, and establishing transit needs before revenue analysis.
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Discover the essential tools and strategies for modern PR business success. Learn how to craft compelling news releases, leverage press release sites and news wires, stay updated with PR news, and integrate effective PR practices to enhance your brand's visibility and credibility. Elevate your PR efforts with our comprehensive guide.
Here is Gabe Whitley's response to my defamation lawsuit for him calling me a rapist and perjurer in court documents.
You have to read it to believe it, but after you read it, you won't believe it. And I included eight examples of defamatory statements/
Youngest c m in India- Pema Khandu BiographyVoterMood
Pema Khandu, born on August 21, 1979, is an Indian politician and the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. He is the son of former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Dorjee Khandu. Pema Khandu assumed office as the Chief Minister in July 2016, making him one of the youngest Chief Ministers in India at that time.
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Staffing And Governance of MPOs
1. MPO Staffing and Governance structures 2009 AMPO Annual Conference, Savannah, GA Alex Bond & Jeff KramerCenter for Urban Transportation ResearchUniversity of South Florida 1
2. Research Problem 2 MPO role is complex and responsibility is broad MPO role and work load have expanded over time MPO staffing and organizational capacity is critical to meeting responsibilities and expectations Few materials comparing strategies are available MPO resources are relatively limited To date, national research on MPO organizational structure and staffing is limited
3. Project Scope 3 Document MPO organizational structures Staffing profiles and practices Case studies Sample staffing plan for new MPOs Project completion – March 2010 Funded through the FHWA Surface Transportation and Environment Research Program (STEP)
4. Methodology and Data Collection 4 Administer on-line survey using custom built tool (www.mposurvey.com) Beta-tested survey instrument (design, content, terminology) Survey in field for 3 months (March-May 2009) 61-72 questions, depending on MPO characteristics Ability to save and return Participant recruitment Timely AMPO email blasts Newsletters State association and notable MPO leader solicitation Targeted direct contact
5. Special Thanks 5 AMPO Beta Test Group Jane Hayse – Atlanta Regional Commission Rich Perrin – Genesee Transportation Council Harold Barley – METROPLAN Orlando Craig Casper – Pikes Peak Area COG Thera Black – Thurston RPC
6. Eligible MPOs and Participation 6 374 MPOs were eligible to take the survey 11 MPOs ineligible to participate Single staff for more than one MPO board 133 MPOs responded to the survey 35% participation rate Statistically significant sample Margin of error: +/- 6.83% Very high participation in FL, WA, NY, GA Likely due to good promotion Unlikely to affect results
11. Definitions 11 An independent MPO provides all of its organizational needs in-house or through contractors A hosted MPO meets its organizational needs through another agency which acts as the fiscal agent There are a variety of dependency levels between MPOs and their hosts Some MPOs are so intertwined with the host that MPO employees cannot be identified In other cases, the MPO operates in a segregated fashion, but receives goods and services from the host
12. Hosted vs. Independent 12 69% of all MPOs are hosted More likely to be hosted if the MPO is a non-TMA Very large MPOs (1 million +) were the most likely to be independent
13. Types of Hosting 13 There is a wide varietyof MPO organizationalstructures Regional Council ismost common host Combined, localgovernments host 40% of all MPOs
14. Other Hosting Observations 14 Municipally-hosted MPOs tended to be in small regions (under 200,000) County-hosted MPOs were tightly focused in the 200-500,000 range RC-hosted MPOs were common across all ranges, but were slightly more common at non-TMAs Air quality attainment appears to have little impact on hosting status or host type Other hosting types can be found, but are rare
15. Advantages/Disadvantages – Hosted 15 Advantages: Lower overall cost Administration Benefits Office space Sharing of expertise Coordinated programs Employees Capital float Disadvantages: Responsibilities blurred Staff Board MPO subject to host rules, budget and oversight Managerial authority and autonomy Policy interference Unfamiliarity with MPO work
16. Advantages/Disadvantages – Independent 16 Advantages: Political and administrative autonomy Clarity in chain of command Staff Board Agency identity Cleaner finances Disadvantages: Cash flow problems Federal reimbursements Matching funds High cost of operation Administrative burdens Staff and administrative versatility is required
19. Laws/Rules Governing MPO Boards 19 Federal law Local elected officials Representatives of agencies that operate other modes Relevant state officials Silent on: Size Composition Voting rights Advisory committees Some states regulate aspects of board composition
20. Board Size – Voting Seats 20 2,142 voting board seats in our sample Wide range of MPO Board sizes 5 to 73 voting members Measures of central tendency Median: 14 Bottom quarter – 8 or fewer Top quarter – 19 or more High outliers tend to be RCs Mean: 16.1 Mode: 9 Max: 73 Third Q: 19 Mean: 16 Median: 14 Voting Board Seats Mode: 9 First Q: 8 Min: 5
21. Board Size – By Population 21 Board size seems to be related to population
24. Board Composition – Voting Rights 24 One person-one vote is the prevailing voting structure Common for larger jurisdictions to have more than one seat Weighted voting 13.5% of MPOs in the sample Most commonly weighted by population Many MPOs with weighted voting have never used it “Rotating” voting seats 27% of MPOs in the sample have a “rotating” voting seat Typically between smaller local governments More common among larger MPOs
38. Number of Employees 29 Ranged from 121 to less than one employee Part time employees are found at 73% of MPOs Mean MPO: 11.7 full-time and 2.2 part-time employees
39. Number of Employees 30 A dozen high outliers skew the mean higher. Median is more instructive. Median MPO: 5 full-time and 1 part-time employees (6 total) Three-quarters of MPOs have less than 11 total staff A quarter of MPOs have 3 or fewer total staff Max: 121 Third Q: 11 Median: 6 Total Employees First Q: 3 Min: 1
41. Staff Size Metrics 32 Analysis shows staff size is correlated to population and planning area square mileage One employee per 47,963 people OR One employee per 665 square miles Approximately 4,200 MPO employees nationwide About 860 (20%) work at non-TMAs 51% of MPOs are non-TMAs Large MPOs employ a large majority of MPO workers
42. Specialties on Staff 33 MPOs were asked if any staff member spent more than half of his/her time in a specialized area *Only selected results are shown*
43. General Tasks 34 Time spent on general agency administration Hosted MPOs: 21.3% Independent: 28.1% More than 20 employees: 12.5% Less than 3 employees: 29.6% Time spent on public involvement- 15.3% Time spent on committee management- 21.7%
44. Consultants 35 Consultants are an important source of MPO labor All but one MPO reported using consultants 25% of all UPWP funds are spent on contractors $1 spent internally : 40¢ to contractors Non-attainment areas spend more money on consultants MPOs over 500,000 population spend more money on consultants than smaller MPOs The LRTP/MTP is the only “core” document that frequently is authored by consultants
46. Position Creation 37 Over the period 2007-2008,a third of MPOs created positions Some MPOs reported: Technology tasks were moved in-house Increased emphasis on certain planning areaslike bike/ped, transit, or safety
47. Employee Turnover 38 MPOs with smaller staffs experienced higher rates of employee turnover MPOs in smaller regions experienced higher turnover rates MPO universe experiences 12.5% turnover/year Twenty or more employees: 4.1% Less than three: 20.1%
54. New Employers of Specialists 41 Engineers and modelers tend to stay in transportation Engineers and modelers are more often hired by consultants Planners tend to land at other transportation agencies Other professionals often leave transportation entirely
55. Other Topics in the Survey 42 Salary Scales Employee Benefits Organization Funding State Governance MPO Directors Aging Workforce Intergovernmental Efforts Indirect Rate Employee Tenure
Likely as a result of expansion of the MPO area over time – bringing in new governments
Many MPOs reported that if modal agency was part of local government – the agency was considered to be “represented” by elected officials of that local government
Aggregate of all seats in the sample
Voting rights becomes an issue when MPO seat availability is constrained or when political dominancy is in play or in question
A quarter of MPOs are smaller than 3 people. Three-quarters have less than 11.
Some MPOs are so intertwined with the host they are unable to separate who the MPO employees are. Most of the largest MPO staffs in each population class fall into this category