WHAT’S NEW in the ADS for December 2001?
Note: Thi s chart summarizes new or revised policy/procedure s or other change s, as applicable.
ADS 101, Agency Programs and Functions
Version: Revi sed Policy & Procedures 12/21/ 2001 The new pillar bureaus were added to this version: (1) Bureau for Global Health (GH), (2) Bureau for Economic Growth, Agricult ure, and Trade (EGA T), and (3) Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA ). The Global Development Alliance (GDA) S ecretariat was added. Other reorganizations were also added throughout the chapter.
Series 200 Interim Update 01-05, Annual Report Guidance
Issued: New Policy & Procedure 12/05/ 2001 An Annual Report will replace the Results Review and Resource Request (R4) submissions and provide a simplified reporting format for ot her required Agency reports, including a streamlined Congressional Budget Justification (CB J). The attachment to this Policy Notice provides detailed guidance on how to prepare the FY 2002 Annual Report.
ADS 323, Metric Specifications
Version: Revi sed Policy & Procedures Other Changes 12/10/ 2001 Two references were added to this version: (1) Federal Standard 376B, Preferred Metric Units for General Use by the Federal Government, Jan 27, 1993 and (2) Designation of Alternate Agency Metric Executive. Additionally, the glossary terms for Alternate Met ric Executive and Metric Executive were updated to reflect the new designees. This chapter was placed in the new A DS format. Plain language edits were made throu ghout the chapter.
Series 400 Interim Update 01-11, Washington, D.C., Area Emergency Dismissal or Closure Procedures
Issued: New Policy & Procedure 12/05/ 2001 This notice is being issued to USAID/W employees to provide instructions and information on emergency dismissal or closure procedures for adverse weather conditions and other emergency situations.
List of Required Clearances for ADS Material, Mandatory Reference for ADS 501
Version: Changes 12/17/ 2001 Christina Corbett replac ed John Winfield as the clearing official for ANE. Charles Knight has replaced Nora Lewis as the clearing official for M/AS/OMS. Margaret Miller has temporarily replaced Peter Benedict as the clearing official for CIO.
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Individuals Authorized to Send Agency Notices to Notice Mailbox (Authorized Senders) , Mandatory Reference for ADS 504
Version: Changes 12/03/ 2001 The three new pillar bureaus (GH, DCHA, and EGA T) are now represented on the list.
ADS 530, Emergency Planning Overseas
Version: Revi sed Policy and Procedures Other Changes 12/19/ 2001 An Internal Mandatory reference was updated and reissued: Interim Update 01-06 (S eries 200), USAID/BHR Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance Guidance For Disaster Planning and Response - FY 2002 This chapter was placed in the new A DS format. Plain language edits were made throughout the chapter.
ADS 535, Real Property Management Overseas
Version: Revi sed Policy and Procedures Other Changes 12/19/ 2001 The definitions of adequate quarters, real property, and Single Real Property Manager were revis ed. Several definitions were deleted. This chapter was placed in the new A DS format and plain language edits were made throughout.
ADS 536, Use and Control of Official Vehicles
Version: Revi sed Policy and Procedures Other Changes 12/21/ 2001 The SF-82, Agency report of Motor Vehicle Data, has been replaced by the FAST, Federal Automotive Statistical Tool, a new way of reporting data to GSA. Some of the definitions applicable to this chapt er were revised. This chapter was placed in the new A DS format and plain language edits were made throughout.
Financial Audit Requirements Chart, an Additional Help Reference for ADS 591
Version: New Policy and Procedure 12/17/ 2001 This chart contains summary information on the various categories of audits and requirements in table format.
Recipient Control Environment Assessment Checklist, an Additional Help Reference for ADS 591
Version: 12/17/ 2001
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New Policy and Procedure
This document consists of two parts: Appendix A, Recipient Cont rol Environment Assessment Checklist, and Appendix B, Non-U.S.-Based Organizations Assessment Guide.
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