2011-30130. Defense Audit Advisory Committee (DAAC); Notice of Meeting

AGENCY:

Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), Department of Defense (DoD).

SUMMARY:

Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.150, the Department of Defense announces the following Federal advisory committee meeting of the Defense Audit Advisory Committee (DAAC) will be held.

DATES:

Friday, December 9, 2011 beginning at 2 p.m. and ending at 4 p.m.

ADDRESSES:

Pentagon, Room 3E754, Washington, DC (escort required, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

The Committee's Designated Federal Officer (DFO) is Sandra Gregory, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) (OUSD(C)), 1100 Defense Pentagon, Room 3D150, Washington, DC 20301-1100, [e-mail], [phone]. For meeting information please contact Christopher Hamrick, OUSD(C), 1100 Defense Pentagon, Room 3D150, Washington, DC 20301-1100, [e-mail], [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

(a) Purpose

The mission of the DAAC is to provide the Secretary of Defense, through the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer, independent advice and recommendations on DoD financial management to include financial reporting processes, systems of internal controls, audit processes, and processes for monitoring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

(b) Agenda

2 p.m. Opening Remarks

2:15 p.m. Comments from Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)

2:45 p.m. 13 Oct Secretary of Defense Memorandum

3:15 p.m. Overview of the November Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness Plan Status Report

3:30 p.m. Proposed DoD Financial Management Professional Certification

3:45 p.m. Conclusion

(c) Accessibility to the Meeting

Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, and the availability of space, this meeting is open to the public. Seating is on a first-come basis. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting must contact Mr. Christopher Hamrick at the number listed in this Federal Register notice no later than noon on Friday, December 2, 2011, to arrange a Pentagon escort. Public attendees are required to arrive at the Pentagon Metro Entrance by 1 p.m. and complete security screening by 1:15 p.m. Security screening requires two forms of identification: (1) A government-issued photo I.D., and (2) any type of secondary I.D. which verifies the individual's name (i.e. debit card, credit card, work badge, social security card). Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special accommodation to access the public meeting should contact Mr. Hamrick at least five business days prior to the meeting to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made.

(d) Procedures for Providing Written Comments

Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140, and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the public or interested organizations may submit written comments to the Committee about its mission and topics pertaining to this public session.

Written comments are accepted until the date of the meeting, however, written comments should be received by the Designated Federal Officer at least five business days prior to the meeting date so that the comments may be made available to the Committee members for their consideration prior to the meeting. Written comments should be submitted to the Designated Federal Officer listed in this notice. Email submissions should be in one of the following formats (Adobe Acrobat, WordPerfect, or Word format).

Please note: since the committee operates under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, all written comments will be treated as public documents and will be made available for public inspection, up to and including being posted on the OUSD(C) Web site.

Dated: November 17, 2011.

Aaron Siegel,

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.