Tag: Glossary

Exhaustive List of Glossary Assessment Literacy Terms

Exhaustive List of Glossary Assessment Literacy Terms This list of terms relates to the Local Alternative Assessment work and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of assessment terms. accountability systems—the mechanisms used (generally by states) to evaluate the performance of their education systems. In recent years, accountability systems have increasingly used the school… Continue reading Exhaustive List of Glossary Assessment Literacy Terms

Fiscal Treasury Glossary Statements

Fiscal Treasury Glossary Statements Absorption –  The passing of a substance into the circulatory system of the body. Also used specifically to refer to entry of toxicants through the skin. ACGIH –   American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist  Acute Exposure – An exposure to a toxic substance which occurs in a short or single time period. Acute Toxicity … Continue reading Fiscal Treasury Glossary Statements

Glossary With References to Applicable Sections and Tables

Glossary With References to Applicable Sections and Tables Source: Bureau of the Fiscal Service   Amounts outstanding and in circulation (USCC)—Includes all issues by the Bureau of the Mint purposely intended as a medium of exchange. Coins sold by the Bureau of the Mint at premium prices are excluded; however, uncirculated coin sets sold at… Continue reading Glossary With References to Applicable Sections and Tables

NCCDPHP Work Group on Translation and K2A Framework Glossary

NCCDPHP Work Group on Translation K2A Framework Glossary May 2010   1. Research phase: Discovery: The original biomedical, behavioral, or epidemiologic factor or finding that stimulated development of an intervention.  Efficacy: The extent to which the intended effect or benefits were achieved under optimal conditions.  Effectiveness: The extent to which the intended effect or benefits… Continue reading NCCDPHP Work Group on Translation and K2A Framework Glossary

Glossary for the Information Security Automation Program and the Security Content Automation Protocol

Glossary for the Information Security Automation Program and the Security Content Automation Protocol   SCAP content: consists of security checklist data represented in automated XML formats, vulnerability and product name related enumerations, and mappings between the enumerations. SCAP checklists: are configuration checklists written in a machine readable language (XCCDF). SCAP checklists have been submitted to,… Continue reading Glossary for the Information Security Automation Program and the Security Content Automation Protocol

Glossary of Budget Terms

Glossary of Budget Terms   Allocations: The total amount of estimated expenditures authorized by the Legislature from resources legally restricted or otherwise designated for specific operating purposes. These resources typically constitute highway funds, federal funds, other special revenue funds, internal service funds, enterprise funds or any other funds, which may be designated for specific purposes… Continue reading Glossary of Budget Terms

Glossary of Rehabilitation Related Terms

Glossary of Rehabilitation Related Terms   A-B-C ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 – makes it illegal to discriminate against people with disabilities in employment or public accommodations. ADL – activities of daily living – may include but are not limited to dressing, toileting, grooming, bathing, eating, repositioning, and taking medication or mobility.… Continue reading Glossary of Rehabilitation Related Terms

Clas Appendices Glossary and List of Acronyms

Glossary and List of Acronyms   Access: The degree to which services are readily obtainable – determined by the extent to which needed services are available and information about these services is provided, the responsiveness of the system to individual cultural and linguistic needs, and the convenience and timeliness with which services are obtained. Assessment:… Continue reading Clas Appendices Glossary and List of Acronyms

Internal Control Glossary and Control Environment

Internal Control Glossary Control Environment: sets of standards, processes, structures, and environment established and maintained by management to provide the foundation and basis for carrying out an internal control system cross the organization.   Common Terminology Description Tone at the Top Management leads by example (through directives, attitudes, and behavior) to demonstrate a commitment to… Continue reading Internal Control Glossary and Control Environment