Regulatory Roundup: Feb. 14-20
CBO
Cost Estimate
H.R. 4446, a bill to amend the Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission Act to extend the expiration date of the Commission, and for other purposes
February 16, 2018
Cost Estimate
S. 239, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017
February 16, 2018
Cost Estimate
H.R. 723, Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2017
February 16, 2018
Cost Estimate
H.R. 3117, Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2017
February 16, 2018
Cost Estimate
H.R. 4248, a bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to repeal certain disclosure requirements related to conflict minerals, and for other purposes
February 16, 2018
Cost Estimate
H.R. 4289, a bill to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to repeal certain disclosure requirements related to coal and mine safety
February 16, 2018
Cost Estimate
H.R. 4529, Accelerating Access to Capital Act of 2017
February 16, 2018
Report
The Depot-Level Maintenance of DoD's Combat Aircraft: Insights for the F-35
February 16, 2018
Cost Estimate
H.R. 4242, VA Care in the Community Act
February 15, 2018
Cost Estimate
H.R. 1220, a bill to establish the Adams Memorial Commission to carry out the provisions of Public Law 107-62, and for other purposes
February 15, 2018
Working Paper
Estimating and Projecting Potential Output Using CBO’s Forecasting Growth Model: Working Paper 2018-03
February 15, 2018
Cost Estimate
H.R. 535, Taiwan Travel Act
February 15, 2018
Cost Estimate
H.R. 1625, Targeted Rewards for the Global Eradication of Human Trafficking Act
February 15, 2018
Cost Estimate
H.R. 2219, End Banking for Human Traffickers Act of 2017
February 15, 2018
Cost Estimate
H.R. 2219, End Banking for Human Traffickers Act of 2017
February 15, 2018
Cost Estimate
S. 2200, National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization Act of 2018
February 15, 2018
Cost Estimate
H.R. 2623, Lessening Regulatory Costs and Establishing a Federal Regulatory Budget Act of 2017
February 15, 2018
Cost Estimate
H.R. 435, Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2017
February 15, 2018
Cost Estimate
H.R. 3398, REAL ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Act
February 14, 2018
Cost Estimate
S. 2202, National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act
February 14, 2018
FASB
FASB Proposes Update to List of Permissible U.S. Benchmark Interest Rates for Hedge Accounting [02/20/18]
Media Advisory
Exposure Document
FASB Improves Income Tax Accounting Related to the Tax Cuts and
Jobs Act [02/14/18]
News Release
ASU 2018-02
GAO
Federal Personal Property:
Opportunities Exist to Improve Identification of Unneeded Property for Disposal
GAO-18-257:Published: Feb 16, 2018. Publicly Released: Feb 16, 2018.
Military Recruiting:
Army National Guard Has Implemented Internal Controls for Soldier Incentives but Needs to Better Plan to Maintain the Integrity of Those Controls
GAO-18-283:Published: Feb 16, 2018. Publicly Released: Feb 16, 2018.
Nuclear Weapons:
NNSA Should Clarify Long-Term Uranium Enrichment Mission Needs and Improve Technology Cost Estimates
GAO-18-126:Published: Feb 16, 2018. Publicly Released: Feb 16, 2018.
Critical Infrastructure Protection:
Additional Actions Are Essential for Assessing Cybersecurity Framework Adoption
GAO-18-211:Published: Feb 15, 2018. Publicly Released: Feb 15, 2018.
Defense Acquisition Workforce:
Opportunities Exist to Improve Practices for Developing Program Managers
GAO-18-217:Published: Feb 15, 2018. Publicly Released: Feb 15, 2018.
Federal Prisons:
Information on Inmates with Serious Mental Illness and Strategies to Reduce Recidivism
GAO-18-182:Published: Feb 15, 2018. Publicly Released: Feb 15, 2018.
Financial Audit:
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Funds' 2017 and 2016 Financial Statements
GAO-18-293R:Published: Feb 15, 2018. Publicly Released: Feb 15, 2018.
Financial Audit:
Fiscal Years 2017 and 2016 Consolidated Financial Statements of the U.S. Government
GAO-18-316R:Published: Feb 15, 2018. Publicly Released: Feb 15, 2018.
Understanding the Financial Report of the United States Government
GAO-18-239SP:Published: Feb 15, 2018. Publicly Released: Feb 15, 2018.
Rental Housing:
Improvements Needed to Better Monitor the Moving to Work Demonstration, Including Effects on Tenants
GAO-18-150:Published: Jan 25, 2018. Publicly Released: Feb 15, 2018.
Inter-American Organizations:
U.S. Share of Assessed Contributions and U.S. Agencies' Efforts to Monitor Assistance Agreements
GAO-18-357T:Published: Feb 14, 2018. Publicly Released: Feb 14, 2018.
IASB
14 February 2018
February 2018 IASB meeting—agenda papers available
IRS
Avoid the Rush: Today Marks Busiest Phone Day of the Year; Taxpayers Get Answers Faster by Visiting IRS.gov
IR-2018-31, Feb. 20, 2018 — The IRS alerted taxpayers the day after Presidents Day marks the busiest day of the year for calls to the toll-free help line.
Avoid the Rush: Some Taxpayers May Need Prior-Year Tax Data
IR-2018-30, Feb. 16, 2018 — The IRS today reminded taxpayers who have changed tax software products that they may need information from their 2016 tax return to complete their taxes this year.
Avoid the Rush: Visits to Taxpayer Assistance Centers Require Appointments
IR-2018-29, Feb. 15, 2018 — The IRS today reminded taxpayers that IRS offices provide service by appointment.
Avoid the Rush: Taxpayers Must Validate Identity When Calling the IRS
IR-2018-28, Feb. 14, 2018 — The IRS today reminded taxpayers and tax professionals that they will be asked to verify their identities if they call the IRS.
NYC Dept. of Finance
February 15, 2018
2018 Tax Expenditure Report
NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance
Syracuse Cycle Shop Owner Sentenced to Prison for Tax Fraud
SEC
Order Regarding Chicago Stock Exchange
Feb. 16, 2018
SEC Suspends Trading in Three Issuers Claiming Involvement in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology
Washington D.C., Feb. 16, 2018 —The Securities and Exchange Commission today suspended trading in three companies amid questions surrounding similar statements they made about the acquisition of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology-related assets.
TIGTA
February 15, 2018
Most Employment Identity Theft Victims Have Not Been Notified That Their Identities Are Being Used by Others for Employment [PDF]
»Press Release
February 15, 2018
The Internal Revenue Service Has Implemented Some Screening Procedures, but Employees With Recent Tax and Conduct Issues Continue to Receive Awards [PDF]
»Press Release