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  • 2021-02554 — System of Records
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8642
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is updating its system for managing personnel records to improve how it handles personal information. This revised system will help with tasks like hiring, pay, and performance management for GAO employees. The notice informs individuals about how their personal information is collected, used, and protected. Comments on this update can be submitted until March 10, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The GAO is changing how it keeps track of people's work information to make it safer and better. They promise to protect personal details, but some parts are a little tricky and might make it hard to understand exactly how safe your information is.

  • 2020-28477 — Request for Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) Nominations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 98
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is seeking nominations for the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC). This commission reviews Medicaid and CHIP policies and advises Congress. Nominations must be submitted by January 26, 2021, and should include letters of nomination and resumes sent to the specified email address. The appointments will be effective in May 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is looking for people to join a special group that helps decide how children and families can use important health programs called Medicaid and CHIP. They want people to send in names of who should join by the end of January 2021.

  • 2024-29982 — Request for Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) Nominations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 108
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is inviting nominations for members to join the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC), which advises Congress on Medicaid and CHIP policies. These appointments will be effective in May 2025. Interested parties should submit their nomination letters and resumes by January 28, 2025, via the provided email. If additional information is needed, Corissa Kiyan-Fukumoto can be contacted at the listed email or phone number.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Government is looking for people to help make important decisions about healthcare for kids and families. They need interested people to send in their names and work background to be considered for this special team by the end of January 2025.

  • 2020-27694 — Operational Contract Support (OCS) Outside the United States
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 1063
    Reading Time:about 83 minutes

    The Department of Defense (DoD) is proposing updates to the rules governing operational contract support (OCS) outside the United States. These changes aim to broaden the scenarios where contracted support can be used, improve accountability and reporting of contractor personnel, and clarify the responsibilities of those involved. The updated rule seeks to enhance integration and oversight of contracted support as a vital defense capability, addressing areas identified as high-risk by the Government Accountability Office. Overall, these efforts intend to minimize wastage and improve the effectiveness of military operations supported by contractors.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Defense wants to change some rules so they can use help from outside people better in places that are not in the United States, making sure everything is done right and everyone knows who is responsible for what. These changes are like making sure all the friends playing a game follow the same rules and know who does what so nobody gets mixed up, and it helps make sure no one wastes the toys or juice boxes.

  • 2020-28480 — Request for Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) Nominations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1501
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is accepting nominations for the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) appointments, which will be effective in May 2021. These nominations include letters and resumes and must be submitted by February 12, 2021, to allow enough time for review. Submissions can be sent to MedPACappointments@gao.gov. Questions or requests for acknowledgment can be directed to Gregory Giusto at (202) 512-8268 or giustog@gao.gov.

    Simple Explanation

    The GAO is looking for people to join a special group called MedPAC that helps with Medicare payments. People can send letters and resumes to ask for a spot on the group by emailing MedPACappointments@gao.gov before February 12, 2021.

  • 2024-30290 — Request for Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) Nominations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1129
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is currently seeking nominations for the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), with appointments beginning in May 2025. Nomination letters and resumes need to be submitted by February 7, 2025, via the specified email address. Acknowledgements for submissions will be provided within a week. For additional information, Greg Giusto can be contacted via email or phone.

    Simple Explanation

    The Government Accountability Office needs people's names to pick who will help them decide how doctors get paid for taking care of people on Medicare. People have until February 7, 2025, to send in names and resumes. They will let you know they got it in about a week.