BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES 1. PUBLIC PURPOSE Sample Clauses

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES 1. PUBLIC PURPOSE. The public purpose of this Agreement is to establish key expectations and guidance for the Commission and CNA in relation to the implementation and management of the AbilityOne Program. The JWOD Act established the U.S. AbilityOne Commission to both provide and increase employment and training opportunities for persons who are blind or have other significant disabilities through the delivery of products and services to the Federal Government. The JWOD Act also requires the Commission to designate CNAs to facilitate the distribution of federal government orders by allocation or other means. In 2013, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reviewed the AbilityOne Commission and program and made recommendations to the Commission to address their findings. Additionally, in December 2015, Congress passed Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, Public Law 114-113 2016, that included certain directives for the AbilityOne Commission to address within one-hundred eighty (180) days of the Act’s passage, namely (1) to enter into written agreements with the designated CNA to provide auditing, oversight, and reporting requirements; and (2) to stand up an Office of Inspector General for the Commission. In addition, Congress asked the written agreement address nine points:
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES 1. PUBLIC PURPOSE. The public purpose of this Agreement is to establish key expectations and guidance for the Commission and CNA in relation to the implementation and management of the AbilityOne Program. The Javits-Xxxxxx-O’Day Act (the “JWOD Act”) established the U.S. AbilityOne Commission to both provide and increase employment and training opportunities for persons who are blind or have other significant disabilities through the delivery of products and services to the Federal Government. The JWOD Act also requires the Commission to designate central nonprofit agencies (CNAs) to facilitate the distribution of federal government orders by allocation or other means. In 2013, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reviewed the AbilityOne Commission and program and made recommendations to the Commission to address their findings. Additionally, in December 2015, Congress passed Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, Public Law 114-113 2016, that included certain directives for the AbilityOne Commission to address within one-hundred eighty (180) days of the Act’s passage, namely (1) to enter into written agreements with the designated CNA to provide auditing, oversight, and reporting requirements; and (2) to stand up an Office of Inspector General for the Commission. In addition, Congress asked the written agreement address nine points:
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  • BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The partnership proposed by the Cooperator was selected due to merit review evaluations from the 2017 Notice of Funding Opportunity P17AS00037. The Cooperator demonstrated expertise in disciplines and subject areas of relevance to cooperative research and training. The Cooperator met the program interests of NPS with expertise, facilities, experience, diversity of programs, and history of collaborative research projects. The Cooperator helps the NPS-CESU to meet its objectives to:  Provide research, technical assistance and education to NPS for land management, and research;  Develop a program of research, technical assistance and education that involves the biological, physical, social, and cultural sciences needed to address resources issues and interdisciplinary problem-solving at multiple scales and in an ecosystem context at the local, regional, and national level; and  Place special emphasis on the working collaboration among NPS, universities, and their related partner institutions. Title: Provide research, technical assistance and education for resource management and research The CESU network seeks to provide scientifically-based information on the nature and status of selected biological, physical, and cultural resources occurring within the parks in a form that increases its utility for making management decisions, conducting scientific research, educating the public, developing effective monitoring programs, and developing management strategies for resource protection. Studying the resources present in NPS parks benefits the Cooperator’s goal of advancing knowledge through scientific discovery, integration, application, and teaching, which lead toward a holistic understanding of our environmental and natural resources. The Cooperator is a public research university, sharing research, educational, and technological strengths with other institutions. Through inter-institutional collaboration, combined with the unique contributions of each constituent institution, the Cooperator strives to contribute substantially to the cultural, economic, environmental, scientific, social and technological advancement of the nation. The NPS expects there to be substantial involvement between itself and the Cooperator in carrying out the activities contemplated in this Agreement. The primary purpose of this study is not the acquisition of property or services for the direct benefit or use by the Federal Government, but rather to accomplish a public purpose of support or stimulation authorized the Legislative Authorities in ARTICLE II. This agreement fulfills the Public Purpose of support and economic stimulation for the following reasons:  Projects will engage recipients, partners, communities, and/or visitors in shared environmental stewardship.  Projects will promote greater public and private participation in historic preservation programs and activities. The project builds resource stewardship ethics in its participants.  The information, products and/or services identified or developed by projects will be shared through a variety of strategies to increase public awareness, knowledge and support for historic preservation and stewardship of the nation’s cultural and historical heritage.  Projects will support the Government’s objective to provide opportunities for youth to learn about the environment by spending time working on projects in National Parks. The NPS receives the indirect benefit of completing conservation projects.  Projects will motivate youth participants to become involved in the natural, cultural and /or historical resource protection of their communities and beyond.  Students gain “real world” or hands-on experience outside of the classroom of natural, cultural and/or historical resource projects.  The scientific community and/or researchers external to NPS gains by new knowledge provided through research and related results dissemination of natural, cultural and/or historical resource information.  Projects assist in the creation, promotion, facilitation, and/or improvement of the public’s understanding of natural, cultural, historic, recreational and other aspects of areas such as ecological conservation areas, and state and local parks. For performance under this cooperative agreement, the regulations set forth in 2 CFR, Part 200, supersedes OMB Circulars A–21 (2 CFR 220), A–87 (2 CFR 225), A–110, and A–122 (2 CFR 230); Circulars A–89, A–102, and A–133; and the guidance in Circular A–50 on Single Audit Act follow–up apply. The Cooperator shall adhere to 2 CFR, Part 200 in its entirety in addition to any terms and conditions of the master agreement not superseded by 2 CFR 200, as well as the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement. In the event of a conflict between the original terms of the master agreement and 2 CFR, Part 200, relating to this task agreement, 2 CFR, Part 200 shall take precedence.

  • Purpose and Objectives The purposes and objectives of this Agreement are:

  • Scope and Objectives 1. This Partnership Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) defines the rights and obligations of the Parties and sets forth the terms and conditions of their cooperation in the implementation of the Project.

  • Goals and Objectives The Parties acknowledge and agree that the specific goals and objectives of the Parties in entering into this Agreement are to:

  • Aims and Objectives 1.9.1 The aims and objectives of this Agreement are to:

  • IRO Independence and Objectivity The IRO must perform the Claims Review in a professionally independent and objective fashion, as defined in the most recent Government Auditing Standards issued by the United States Government Accountability Office.

  • Objectives and Scope 1. The Parties confirm their joint objective of strengthening their relations by developing their political dialogue and reinforcing their cooperation.

  • OBJECTIVES OF THE AGREEMENT 7.1 The parties agree that key objectives of this agreement are;

  • Program Objectives Implement a rigorous constructability program following The University of Texas System, Office of Facilities Planning and Construction Constructability Manual. Identify and document project cost and schedule savings (targeted costs are 5% of construction costs). Clarification of project goals, objectives.

  • Independence and Objectivity Certification Prior to performing the first Quarterly Claims Review, and annually thereafter, the IRO shall submit to Practitioner a certification that the IRO has (a) evaluated its professional independence and objectivity with respect to the reviews required under this Section III.C and (b) concluded that it is, in fact, independent and objective, in accordance with the requirements specified in Appendix A to this IA. The IRO’s certification shall include a summary of all current and prior engagements between Practitioner and the IRO.

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