... to abide by the Regulations ofthe University andto conform to its discipline Please note that it is the responsibility ofthe candidate to ensure that the correct version ofthe thesis is submitted ... (1.16) The ratio ofthe minimum variance CV estimator tothe standard MC estimator variance is then − ρ2XY Therefore, the success of a CV estimator in reducing sampling error is related tothe ... developed is the main theme of Part II of this thesis In order to construct an effective hedging strategy for an option, one needs to know the sensitivities ofthe option value tothe key risk- drivers...
... 1972, p.111) Rationale Aims ofthe study Scope ofthe study Methods ofthe study Design ofthe study Research questions: What is the present situation of teaching and learning vocabulary at Pre ... teaching and learning 1.3 Approachesto language teaching and their relevance to vocabulary 1.4 Recent research about teaching and learning second language vocabulary 1.5 Advantages ofthe use of games ... teaching and learning 1.3 Approachesto language teaching and their relevance to vocabulary 1.4 Recent research about teaching and learning second language vocabulary 1.5 Advantages ofthe use...
... staff ofthe MOH and other government officers within their supervision area The total number of staff, therefore, varies with the coverage ofthe project, but the ideal ratio of staff to volunteers ... volunteers, and provision and restocking of supplies While World Relief (together with the Synod of Livingstonia) and MOH staff trained and supervised volunteers, the community provided social support and ... also used the C-IMCI framework to assess other parts ofthe health system, including the quality of facility and private sector services, along with their accessibility and willingness to work...
... assessment ofthe acceptability ofthetreatment options The study needs to be large enough to determine the presence or absence of clinically important effects, and mediators and moderators of response ... repeat trial of ECT only after: • reviewing the adequacy ofthe previous treatment course and • considering all other options and • discussing the risks and benefits with the person and/ or, where ... before the first ECT treatmentand monitor at least every three to four treatments, and at the end of a course oftreatment 1.10.4.9 Assessment of cognitive function should include: • orientation and...
... effects of conventional treatment Quality of evidence of safety and efficacy ofthe CAM treatment Degree of understanding ofthe risks and benefits of conventional and CAM treatments Knowing and ... appropriate treatment; and that the risks and benefits ofthe use ofthe recommended treatmenttothe extent known have been appropriately discussed with the patient or guardian; that the physician ... causes of their pain Patients may feel that they not have the time to care for themselves or to work with the clinician in a collaborative model of care They may want to be at the end of treatment...
... that the people of South America did not introduce sweet potatoes tothe islands ofthe Pacific, the possibility remains that Polynesians voyaged tothe coast of South America and brought back the ... lineages to be placed sister tothe wild progenitor populations Evolutionary History ofthe Domesticated Sunflower 37 from which they were derived, and this is not the case On the other hand, given the ... tried to introduce the reader tothe subject of crop plant research and identify some ofthe challenges and pitfalls that the authors of Darwin’s Harvest faced during their research Beginnings of...
... The Office ofthe Auditor The missions ofthe Office ofthe Auditor are assigned by the Hawaii State Constitution (Article VII, Section 10) The primary mission is to conduct post audits ofthe ... unless they are referred tothe Office ofthe Auditor for an assessment ofthe social and financial impact ofthe proposed measure Analyses of proposed special funds and existing trust and revolving ... www.adultpdf.com Managementand Financial Audit ofthe Hawai`i Tourism Authority's Major Contracts A Report tothe Governor andthe Legislature ofthe State of Hawaii Conducted by The Auditor State of Hawaii...
... authority’s evaluation ofthe quality ofthe work provided, and final payment was made prior tothe completion of all required tasks Our 2002 Management Audit ofthe Hawai`i Tourism Authority, Report ... tourism History Established in 1903, HVCB, then known as the Hawai`i Visitors Bureau, is the oldest tourism organization in the Pacific region and began as a committee ofthe Honolulu Chamber of Commerce ... (now the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism) to contract with the bureau for marketing services In July 1996, the bureau’s name was officially changed tothe Hawai`i Visitors...
... and unnecessary severance packages Prior tothe authority’s establishment in 1998, the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) contracted with HVCB to provide state tourism ... that the actual mileage ofthe trip is only 6.6 miles HVCB’s corporate office approved the mileage reimbursement The same employee claimed 21 miles for a roundtrip from the Chicago office to a ... improper managementof state funds The Kaua‘i Visitor’s Bureau has a staff of four state-funded positions and an executive director who is paid through private funds In CY2002, the Kaua‘i Visitors...
... whether the contractor’s work is faithful tothe contract terms and whether the contractor’s services are satisfactory Our review ofthe authority’s two major contracts with HVCB found that the ... 2: The Hawai`i Tourism Authority Enabled the Hawai`i Visitors & Convention Bureau to Exploit State Contract Funding and scope of services the vendor would provide andthe payment terms Another ... used these plans, and not the actual contracts, to monitor HVCB’s services Moreover, the plans lacked the specificity needed to enable the authority to know exactly what services or benefits the...
... audit ofthe Hawai`i Visitors & Convention Bureau (HVCB) as ofand for the year ended December 31, 2002 This chapter includes the independent auditors’ report andthe report on compliance and internal ... audited the accompanying statement of financial position ofthe Hawai`i Visitors & Convention Bureau (HVCB) as of December 31, 2002, andthe related statements of activities and cash flows for the ... standards generally accepted in the United States of America andthe standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the...
... the laws ofthe State of Hawai`i (State) for the primary purpose of promoting travel toand among the Hawaiian Islands In July 1996, the name was officially changed tothe Hawai`i Visitors & Convention ... relating tothe reported amounts of assets and liabilities andthe disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date ofthe financial statements andthe reported amounts of revenues and expenses ... none ofthe reportable conditions described above is a material weakness This report is intended solely for the information and use ofthe Auditor, State of Hawai`i andthe board of directors and...
... Responses ofthe Affected Agencies Comments on Agency Responses We transmitted drafts of this report tothe Board of Directors ofthe Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, the authority’s executive director, and ... the executive director andthe Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism The joint response ofthe board chair and executive director is included as Attachment The department did ... commitments The board chair and executive director also noted their concern about the serious nature of some of our findings and indicated that they would take immediate action to address them Actions...
... Office ofthe Auditor The missions ofthe Office ofthe Auditor are assigned by the Hawai‘i State Constitution (Article VII, Section 10) The primary mission is to conduct post audits ofthe ... unless they are referred tothe Office ofthe Auditor for an assessment ofthe social and financial impact ofthe proposed measure Analyses of proposed special funds and existing trust and revolving ... million over the life ofthe contract, awarded by the HTA tothe Hawaiʻi Visitor and Convention Bureau (HVCB), Hawaiʻi Tourism Japan (HTJ), and SMG, the marketer and operator ofthe Hawaiʻi Convention...
... framework ofthe TSP.” The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s Major Contractors include HVCB, HTJ, SMG, andthe NFL The major contractors, the Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB), Hawai‘i Tourism ... of tourism; and • Submitting an annual report on its activities and expenditures, including descriptions and evaluations of programs funded, tothe Legislature andthe governor To carry out these ... liaison office in Honolulu was opened the same month as the Tokyo office On March 1, 2007, the authority board of directors extended the term ofthe marketing contract with HTJ for another four...
... private sector We contracted with N&K CPAs, Inc., to perform an agreed-upon procedures engagement ofthe HVCB This audit was conducted according tothe Office ofthe Auditor’s Manual of Guides and generally ... contracts with the Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau, Hawai‘i Tourism Japan, and SMG, andthe annual tourism marketing plans submitted by these major contractors to HTA In the past five years ... industry have ebbed and flowed with the tides of global events In the last five years, the authority has allocated tothe Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau, Hawai‘i Tourism Japan, and SMG, nearly...
... 2004 Authority officials claim that they not want to micro-manage their contractors Further, they contend that responsible staff is “on top” ofthe contractors and constantly monitoring performance ... as the majority ofthe funds to HTJ are paid to a single subcontractor (Dentsu for advertising services), it presents the appearance of a lack of attention to detail in the administration of ... considerations and staff judgments However, the standards of contracting require such waivers to be in the form of written amendments tothe contract As changes to contractual terms are subject to board...
... approach to planning and spending In other words, by choosing to map out their strategy and appropriate funds on a year -to- year basis, HTA officials have returned tothe approach to tourism promotion ... for the convention center and serving as ambassadors to promote and bring conferences to Hawai‘i The items we questioned include $2,600 for limousine pick-up and drop-off at the airport for the ... over the HVCB and its other contractors But the fundamental issue remains: the authority’s planning processes and its assessment of marketing efforts continue to be largely based on conjecture and...