The American Battle Monuments Commission and the World War II Memorial: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations of the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Second Session, June 6, 2000

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Página 46 - A material weakness is a reportable condition in which the design or operation of one or more of the internal control components does not reduce to a relatively low level the risk that misstatements in amounts that would be material in relation to the financial statements being audited may occur and not be detected within a timely period by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions.
Página 21 - These photographs are mounted on large color lithographs of the cemeteries or memorials. In addition, we assist those who wish to purchase floral decorations for placement at a grave or memorial site in our cemeteries. A photograph of the m-place floral arrangement is provided to the donor.
Página 23 - Located at the east end of the Reflecting Pool between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, the...
Página 20 - States and fifteen countries around the world. We have eight World War I and 14 World War II cemeteries located in Europe, the Mediterranean, North Africa and the Philippines. All of these cemeteries are closed to burials except for the remains of the War Dead who may occasionally be discovered in World War I or World War II battlefield areas. In addition, we are responsible for the American cemeteries in Mexico City, established after the Mexican War, and in Panama.
Página 20 - Monuments commission is a small, one-of-akind organization, that is responsible for commemorating the services of American Armed Forces where they have served since April 6, 1917 (the date of US entry into World War I) through the...
Página 20 - We have eight World War I and 14 World War II cemeteries located in Europe, the Mediterranean, North Africa and the Philippines. All of these cemeteries are closed to burials except for the remains of the War Dead who may occasionally be discovered in World War I or World War II battlefield areas. In addition, we are responsible for the American cemeteries in Mexico City, established after the Mexican War, and in Panama. Presently...
Página 19 - Mr. Chairman, this concludes my statement and I will be pleased to answer any of your questions.
Página 18 - April of 1917, through the erection of memorial shrines, monuments, and military burial grounds on foreign soil. The American Battle Monuments Commission administers, operates, and maintains 24 permanent memorial cemeteries, and 28 monuments, memorials, and markers, in 15 countries around the world. We have eight World War I and 14 World War II cemeteries located in Europe, the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Philippines. All of these cemeteries are closed to burials.
Página 44 - VA'S general computer controls was performed in connection with the department's financial audit conducted under the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990, as expanded by the Government Management Reform Act of 1994.

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