Abstract
This paper examines the work of the Treadway Commission in developing corporate control procedures that prevent executive abuse and unethical acts. It then discusses the different levels and types of control procedures that can be implemented, and finally describes a simple preventative control situation based on a real life experience.

From the Paper
"The Treadway Committee was a private initiative that resulted from the passage of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in ... This act was, in turn, the result of public and legislative concerns regarding the international actions involving both international bribery and political campaign finance activities in the early and mid ...'s. The committee was formed in ... as the National commission of Fraudulent Financial Reporting. It is commonly referred..."

Tags:Risk Management, Corporate Compliance COSO SOX preventative corrective detective management Treadway Commission

Abstract
This paper explores the Federal Communications Commission. It begins with a brief history and the current structure of the Agency. The paper then discusses the functions of the Agency and the current problems and successes the Agency is experiencing. Lastly, it overviews the method of information dissemination for Agency, and the important information products available.

From the Paper
"The Communications Act of 1934 established the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This independent United States government agency is directly responsible to Congress, and is responsible for regulating interstate and international communications, including: radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. The FCC has jurisdiction over all 50 states, the District of Columbia and American possessions ("About the FCC", 2006). The FCC was a replacement for the Federal Radio Commission, which was a temporary agency established in 1927. As mentioned, the FCC was created by the Communications Act of 1934, which was enacted by Congress on June 19th, 1934. It "consolidated, on a permanent basis, regulatory authority over all interstate broadcasting and wire communications, including telephone and telegraph" (Longley, 2006)."

Tags:federal, communications, commission

Abstract
The following paper outlines the various services the Texas Veterans Commission provides to returning veterans. Among other things, the TVC is a portal of information and it is also an organization excellent in the art of cultivating relationships with other organizations. The paper ultimately argues that the TVC is an under-appreciated and highly sophisticated organization.

From the Paper
"When many people think of the Texas Veterans' Commission, they immediately think of pension and post-service entitlements. This kind of thinking is understandable but also rather unfortunate, because the Texas Veterans' Commission offers much more. In the following paper, attention will be granted not only to the TVC's meritorious efforts to assist veterans in the receipt of post-service benefits, but also to its efforts to re-integrate veterans into civilian life. As will soon become apparent, the level of expertise at the TVC and its breadth of services are commonly overlooked - except by those grateful souls who have benefited from them. With that in mind, it is to a discussion of the TVC that this paper now turns. "

Tags:veterans, commission, services

Abstract
This paper discusses the provincial government's Agricultural Land Commission and the policies it enforces on land use in British Columbia. It looks at how the scarcity of agricultural land and the importance of food self-sufficiency, combined with competing demands for farmland for non-farm uses, convinced the government that preserving farmland for agricultural purposes was a matter of provincial interest and importance.

From the Paper
"Due to increased competition and the increasing demands of the contemporary consumer, the need for establishing sustainable industries that enhance quality of life is crucial when creating a thriving local business environment. However, in recent years business development has taken a back seat to environmental protectionism in part due to the lack of suitable land for agricultural and farm use. "

Tags:greenhouse, agricultural, commission

Abstract
This papers discusses the European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union. The paper describes the early history of the European Commission, its composition and how it is organized. The paper also explains the functions of the European Commission and also takes a brief look at some of the controversies related to the Commission.

Outline:
Early History and Composition
The Organization and its Working
Functions of the Commission
Controversies Related to the Commission
Works Cited

From the Paper
"The European Commission is the executive arm of the European Union (EU). It is a supranational body that works independently from the control of individual national governments, and is responsible for proposing legislation to the European Parliament and Council, managing and implementing the decisions and policies of the EU as well as its budget, enforcing the European law, and representing the EU on the international stage. This research paper presents an overview of the European Commission including its early history, its composition, how it is organized, its functions and powers, besides taking a brief look at some of the controversies related to the Commission."

Tags:legislation, european government, policies

Abstract
The paper explains the purpose and goals of the Ontario Human Rights Commission. The paper examines the Commission's reports to determine how well it advances the achievement of equity in Ontario. The paper looks at two of the Commission's reports and points out that the publication could better advance equity by dealing in particular with the impact of the events of September 11, 2001 on Canadian justice with regard to immigrants and visible minorities.

Outline:
Purpose of the Ontario Human Rights Commission
Commission's 2005-06 Annual Report
Inquiry Report on Racial Profiling

From the Paper
"The purpose of the Ontario Human Rights Commission (established in 1961) is the administration of the Ontario Human Rights Code (enacted in 1962). The Commission is an "arms length agency of government" that is responsible to the Legislature through the Attorney General of the Province. Its staff are public servants, and its Commissioners are appointed by the government. It is supposed to investigate complaints of discrimination and harassment from members of the general public, and foster mediation between parties where possible. A secondary purpose of the organization is the prevention of discrimination through public education and policy."

Tags:equity, race, immigrants, discrimination, complaints, harassment, mediation

Abstract
"The 9/11 Commission Report", formally titled "The Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States", is the official report on the events that led up to the September 11, 2001 attacks. This paper examines the report chapter by chapter and contends that while the report is generally informative and seems truthful, the commission seems hesitant to assign blame to the U.S. government. It also shows that although the report criticizes both the Bush and Clinton administrations and the performance of the government agencies responsible for intelligence, national security and emergency response, the commission blames all of these failures on incompetence and poor management.

From the Paper
"One of the best observations made in this report is that U.S. intelligence did not use much imagination before the 9/11 attacks (Rovner, 2005). This made it difficult for most analysts and policymakers to understand the looming terrorist threat. If they were able to accurately gauge the danger of al Qaeda, they might have been able to improve security and intelligence and possibly expose the network of terrorists that planned and executed the attacks. However, a lack of imagination meant that U.S. intelligence agencies were not prepared to paint an accurate picture of what was to come. "

Tags:government, bush, clinton, terrorist, twin, towers

Abstract
This paper explains that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), an autonomous government body, overlooks the U.S. securities market and the modalities of corporate takeovers and manages the organization of financial laws to provide transparency thus safeguarding investors. Next, the author relates laws regulating the securities market, which are the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 , the U.S. Patriot Act of 2001, the Energy Policy Act - PUHCA and The Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, acts related to staffing and budget acts. The paper concludes that regulations, such as mandatory disclosure, do have problems often relating to the consumers' emotional reaction to these assumed safeguards.

Table of Contents:
What is the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and What They Do?
Regulatory Functions
How Government Regulates the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)?
How They Affect the Public and the Economy and What Devastating Effects They May Cause or Have Caused?

From the Paper
"The US Patriot Act of 2001: This Act is the most important regulatory arsenal in the combat against money laundering and terrorism financing. The Act has major effect on the market intermediaries as also participants. The SEC in concert with other federal regulators and the self-regulatory organizations is working to complete execution of the Act. A lot of important projects in the area of making of rules are going on and regulators as well as financial institution are engaged to conform to the broad range of rules adopted since the last two years."

Tags:transparency enforcement scam, auditor independence, mandatory disclosure

Abstract
This paper serves as an audit report of the Nevada Athletic Commission. According to the paper, the Nevada Athletic Commission (NSAC), first established in 1941, is a five-member body appointed by the State Governor for a three year term. It reports that the role of the NSAC is to regulate all contests and exhibitions of unarmed combat within the state of Nevada. This is accomplished through the issuance of licenses to hold contests or exhibitions where an admission fee is charged, and to contestants, promoters, boxers, seconds, ring officials, managers, and matchmakers who participate in a professional contest or exhibition.

Outline:
Brief Description of Nevada Athletic Commission
The Findings of the Audit Report
Why was the Audit Requested?
Who was this Audit Reported to?

From the Paper
"Due to lack of adequate guidance in the Commission's regulations and procedures, the process of computing and collecting the promoters' event fees has become overly complex. The complexity has resulted in the fees not being always computed correctly. For example, the report found that when determining event fees, regulations allow promoters to exclude complimentary tickets totaling up to 4% of the seating capacity, but the procedures in place do not provide sufficient guidance on how the exemption is to be applied. This leaves room for errors, inconsistency, and inaccurate calculation of the payable fee. As a result, some promoters paid more than the required amount while some others paid less. In one instance, the Commission had allocated the exemption to the most expensive seats, thus reducing the amount paid for an event; in other instances, two promoters did not get the complimentary tickets exemption for not having provided sufficient detail, while two others who had provided the same level of detail were allowed the exemption. The auditors, therefore, recommended a standard fee reporting form."

Tags:Executive, Budget, State, Treasurer, inspector, fees, promoters, sport

Abstract
This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the topic of poverty in Illinois. Specifically it discusses the Elimination of Poverty Act and its purpose, with some suggestions for making the Act more effective. First, the paper takes a look at the goals of the Illinois Commission on the Elimination of Poverty. Then several approaches to breaking the cycle poverty are suggested, such as a greater emphasis on education and restructuring taxation. Finally, the author encourages the community at large to involve itself in combating poverty. Other members of the population at risk for poverty are also described. The paper concludes that Commission on the Elimination of Poverty Act seems like a good step forward, but it remains to be seen if the Commission can actually reach its goals and reduce poverty in the state.

From the Paper
"The Commission on the Elimination of Poverty, created in an Act by the Illinois Legislature, has some lofty goals. It wants to reduce poverty by at least 50 percent by the year 2015 throughout the state. The Commission plans on reaching these goals by making recommendations for programs, policies, and statutes, and help control poverty in a number of ways. The Act notes that over 1,400,000 people in Illinois live in poverty, and over 687,000 people live in extreme poverty (Editors 1). Can the Act possible make a difference in a state that has some of the highest poverty rates in the country, some of the highest tax rates, and as many people living in poverty as some major cities in the United States? In addition, can it really reach its goals when the economic recession is adding even more instability to the state, which has one of the biggest budget shortfalls in the entire nation? How can the state overcome its own budgetary crisis to help those in need? These are tough questions the Commission is going to have to face."

Tags:Illinois, working poor, asset poverty, children, elderly