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- The 2011 Mileage-Based User Fee Symposium
- Report on Mileage-Based User Fees from the third annual two-day Symposium on Mileage-Based User Fees. Three main topics are addressed in the report: the most likely way to implement mileage-based user fees, state-level research and implementation on mileage-based user fees, and public acceptance of mileage-based user fees.
- Addendum to Regional Water Supply Facilities Plan Final Report (April 2011)
- Appendixes to the Hidalgo County, Texas Regional Water Supply Facilities Plan Report.
- Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Examination Results in Texas, 2009-2010
- "This report reviews Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) examination participation and performance in Texas during the 2009-10 school year. Campus-district, and state-level examination results for students in Texas public schools are presented, as well as state-level examination results for students in Texas public and nonpublic schools combined."
- An alternative transportation fuels update : a case study of the developing E85 industry
- Report on alternative fuels in the United States, in particular E85, the potential to reduce the United States' dependence on foreign oil, and the current state of alternative fuels in the auto industry.
- Amarillo Independent School District: A Review of the Student Behavior Managment System, January 2011
- This report reviews the management and performance of the Amarillo Independent School District's (AISD) student behavior management system.
- Analysis of roadway departure crashes on two-lane rural roads in Texas
- "This three-year research effort was undertaken to identify factors that influence the number and severity of roadway departure crashes on rural two-lane highways in Texas and provide engineering countermeasures to reduce this type of crash. The study objectives were accomplished by analyzing crash, traffic flow, and geometric data between 2003 and 2008 and conducting site visits at 20 sites having the highest crash rates at four TxDOT districts."
- Analysis of the occurrence and statistics of hazardous materials spill incidents along Texas highways and suggestions for mitigation of transport-related spills to receiving waters
- "This report presents the results from a research on the occurrence and distribution of hazardous materials spills along Texas highway during the period of record from 2002-2006."
- Angelina & Neches River Authority Annual Financial Report: 2011
- Annual financial report of the Angelina & Neches River Authority containing independently-audited financial information for fiscal year 2011, including statements of assets, expenses, revenues, and cash flows, with supplementary notes and information.
- Angelo State University Annual Financial Report: 2011
- Annual financial report of Angelo State University for fiscal year 2012 providing statements of assets, revenues, expenses, bond information, and other relevant data.
- [Announcement for Annual Historic Preservation Conference, 2011]
- Save-the-date postcard announcing the Annual Historic Preservation Conference to be held March 31st to April 2nd, 2011 in Austin. The front of the card includes an image of the state capitol building and the back describes when and where the event will be held, with contact information.
- An Annual Report on Classified Employee Turnover for Fiscal Year 2011
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to the classified state employee turnover rate for Fiscal Year 2011. This report provides and analyzes information on employee turnover and identifies the reasons cited by separating workers for leaving state employment.
- Another look at the question of density and rail transit
- "This research compares density in a few select cities with the accepted transit efficiency performance measure of operating cost per passenger mile to determine whether this statistic is better in more dense cities."
- Anthropogenic Groundwater Contamination in Texas Aquifers, Volume 1
- Report discussing the results of various studies to test contamination of groundwater in Texas.
- Anthropogenic Groundwater Contamination in Texas Aquifers: Volume 2 (Plates)
- Plates that accompany a report about anthropogenic groundwater contamination in Texas aquifers, providing graphs, charts, maps, and other relevant illustrations.
- Applying the Systems Engineering Approach to Video Over IP Projects
- Abstract: In 2009, the Texas Transportation Institute produced for the Texas Department of Transportation a document called Video over IP Design Guidebook. This report summarized an implementation of that project in the form of a workshop. The workshop was developed and presented as a pilot in Austin in 2010 and taught an additional four times in 2011 in Fort Worth, Lubbock, Houston, and San Antonio.
- Aquifers of Texas
- "This report is an update to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Report 345, Major and Minor Aquifers of Texas, published in 1995 and coauthored by John B. Ashworth and Janie Hopkins."
- Aquifers of Texas Bibliography to support the Brackish Resources Aquifer Characterization System (BRACS) Program
- This document contains a bibliography of approximately 7,800 references developed for the "Groundwater Availability Model (GAM) Program and other relevant literature published in journals, books, conference proceedings, government agency reports, theses and dissertations, journals, scientific magazines, and abstracts. The bibliography includes, among other things, references to works on geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, and other pertinent topics that are relevant to the goals of BRACS." (p. vii).
- Assessing the Value of Delay to Truckers and Carriers
- This project evaluates the value of delay (VOD) to commercial vehicle operators due to highway congestion. The VOD for congestion is a fundamental parameter driving the private sectors' response to public freight projects and policies such as corridor construction and tolling.
- An Assessment and Framework of Management Science Applications for TxDOT
- Report discussing the results of a project in which researchers implemented a systematic approach to identify the domains within the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) where Operations Research and Management Science (OR/MS) techniques could lead to substantial improvements.
- Assessment of Groundwater Modeling Approaches for Brackish Aquifers : Final Report
- Final report of a study assessing groundwater modeling methods for brackish aquifers. The study included a literature review to assess current brackish water applications, a high-level summary of the hydrogeologic features of brackish aquifers in Texas, and the development of method for assessing brackish groundwater resources.
- Assessment of Need and Feasibility of Truck-Mounted Changeable Message Signs (CMS) for Scheduled and Unscheduled Operations: Technical Report
- Report that "identifies the types of messages and information that could be displayed on Truck-Mounted Changeable Message Signs (TMCMS) for different situations, and also developed specific guidance for Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on the use of TMCMS during scheduled and unscheduled operations." (p. i).
- Assessment of Osmotic Mechanisms Pairing Desalination Concentrate and Wastewater Treatment
- Report discussing the findings of a combined laboratory/feasibility study meant to evaluate the possible recovery of wastewater, through the use of reverse osmosis (RO) concentrate as a draw solution in a forward osmosis (FO) application. "This document examines some of the factors involved in the use of osmotic mechanisms to recover high quality water from wastewater effluents, as well as provides initial guidance on performance and costs that may be associated with future implementation of the technology" (p. 3).
- Assessment of public involvement
- "This report analyzed several meetings held by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), reviewed TxDOT's Literature and regulations, and assessed documents from other states. These synthesized findings led to the development of a policy statement and recommendations for consideration by TxDOT staff."
- An Audit Report on Accounts Payable and Encumbrances at Selected State Agencies
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to the accounts payable and encumbrances at the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS), and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
- An Audit Report on Certification of the Permanent School Fund's Bond Guarantee Program for Fiscal Year 2010
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to the total amount of school district bonds guaranteed by the Permanent School Fund's (Fund) Bond Guarantee Program (Program), whether these were within the limits established by Section 45.053(a) and (d) of the Texas Education Code and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and recent changes made to the Program's rules and statutes.
- An Audit Report on Correctional Managed Health Care at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to the shortfall at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center reported by the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee for fiscal year 2009, the projected shortfall reported by the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee for the 2010-2011 biennium, and any projected shortfall reported in the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee's legislative appropriations request for fiscal years 2012 and 2013.
- An Audit Report on Correctional Managed Health Care at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to the shortfall at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston reported by the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee for fiscal year 2009, the projected shortfall reported by the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee for the 2010-2011 biennium, and any projected shortfall reported in the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee's legislative appropriations request for fiscal years 2012 and 2013.
- An Audit Report on Data Security Related to the Disposal of Surplus and Salvage State Data Processing Equipment at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Selected State Agencies
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's (TDCJ) Computer Recovery Program (Program) and selected state entities remove or destroy data from electronic storage devices prior to the devices' sale, transfer, or destruction in accordance with state law, administrative rules, and state entity policies and procedures.
- An Audit Report on Nursing Facility Complaint Processing at the Department of Aging and Disability Services
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the Department of Aging and Disability Services has processes and controls to help ensure that it screens, investigates, and resolves complaints regarding nursing facilities in a timely manner and in compliance with applicable laws, polices, and procedures.
- An Audit Report on Performance Measures at the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners accurately reports selected key performance measures to the Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST), and has adequate control systems in place over the collecting, calculating, and reporting of selected key performance measures.
- An Audit Report on Performance Measures at the Commission on Jail Standards
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the Commission on Jail Standards is accurately reporting its performance measures to the Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST) and has adequate controls in place over the collection, calculation, and reporting of its performance measures.
- An Audit Report on Performance Measures at the Department of Licensing and Regulation
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the Department of Licensing and Regulation is accurately reporting its performance measures to ABEST and has adequate controls in place over the collection, calculation, and reporting of its performance measures.
- An Audit Report on Performance Measures at the Health and Human Services Commission
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the Health and Human Services Commission is accurately reporting its performance measures to ABEST and has adequate controls in place over the collection, calculation, and reporting of its performance measures.
- An Audit Report on Performance Measures at the Teacher Retirement System
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the Teacher Retirement System is accurately reporting its performance measures to the Automated Budget and Evaluation System of Texas (ABEST) and has adequate controls in place over the collection, calculation, and reporting of its performance measures.
- An Audit Report on Pipeline Safety at the Railroad Commission
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the Railroad Commission adheres to state and federal law and agency policies and procedures in administering the Pipeline Safety Program and the Damage Prevention Program.
- An Audit Report on Selected Information Technology Controls at the Winters Data Centers
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to weaknesses in the Health and Human Services Commission's (Commission) logical and physical access controls over information technology at the Winters Data Centers, which could result in damage to equipment or unauthorized access to and the loss of confidential data and systems.
- An Audit Report on Selected State Entities' Compliance with Requirements Related to the Historically Underutilized Business Program and the State Use Program
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the selected state entities comply with statutory requirements and rules established by the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) to implement Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) requirements, make a good-faith effort to comply with statutory requirements and HUB rules, and report complete and accurate information to the Comptroller.
- An Audit Report on Substance Abuse Program Contract Monitoring at the Department of State Health Services
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the Department of State Health Services monitors substance abuse contractors by verifying that payments were appropriate, ensuring compliance with contract terms, requiring appropriate corrective actions and ensuring actions are taken, and verifying the accuracy of reported data; and whether the Department considers monitoring results when awarding and renewing contracts.
- An Audit Report on the Criminal Justice Information System at the Department of Public Safety and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether controls over the Criminal Justice Information System provide reasonable assurance that data in the system is complete, accurate, and up to date.
- An Audit Report on the Department of State Health Services' Human Resources Management at State Mental Health Hospitals
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the Department of State Health Services' human resources practices at state hospitals regarding criminal history background checks and allegations of abuse and neglect comply with applicable laws, policies, and procedures; and whether the Department trains state hospital staff and managers in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
- An Audit Report on the Development of the Texas Child Support Enforcement System 2.0 at the Office of the Attorney General
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the Office of the Attorney General's development of the Texas Child Support Enforcement System 2.0 (TXCSES 2.0) initiative adheres to Department of Information Resources' guidelines, the State of Texas Contract Management Guide, and other laws and best practices to help ensure that the project will be delivered on schedule, on budget, with an appropriate level of security, and with the agreed-upon level of user functionality.
- An Audit Report on the Emerging Technology Fund
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the Office of the Governor disburses funds from the Emerging Technology Fund (ETF) in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 490; whether the Office of the Governor monitors ETF recipients to ensure they comply with the terms of the grants and Texas Government Code, Chapter 490; and whether the Office of the Governor and ETF recipients have controls to ensure accountability for the use of funds from the ETF.
- An Audit Report on the Higher Education Coordinating Board's Oversight of Distance Education at Texas's General Academic Institutions of Higher Education
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) complies with applicable laws and regulations to distance education, and to providing information on general academic, public higher education institutions' distance education programs, including information on degrees offered, budgeting, finance, and student enrollment.
- An Audit Report on the Information and Communications Technology Cooperative Contracts Program at the Department of Information Resources
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the Department of Information Resources sets the administrative fee for the Information and Communications Technology Cooperative Contracts Program (Program) at a reasonable amount sufficient to recover the costs of the Program and complies with state laws, rules, and Department policies and procedures related to the administrative fee; whether the Department accurately and completely records the Program's financial transactions in a timely manner and processes them in compliance with state laws, rules, and Department policies and procedures; and whether the Department maintains proper accounting controls over the Program.
- An Audit Report on the System Benefit Fund and the Low-Income Electric Discount Program at the Public Utility Commission
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the Public Utility Commission (Commission) makes expenditures from the System Benefit Fund (SBF) for the Low-Income Electric Discount Program (discount program) in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies and procedures; and to verifying the accuracy of the cash balance in General Revenue Dedicated Account - System Benefit Fund 5100 at the end of fiscal years 2009 and 2010.
- An Audit Report on the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners: A Self-directed, Semi-independent Agency
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to verifying the accuracy of certain key financial statement balances and the effectiveness of key financial controls at the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (Agency); verifying the accuracy of, and evaluating trends in, selected performance measures that the Agency uses; and evaluating the Agency's processes for setting fees and penalties.
- An Audit Report on Unemployment Insurance Tax at the Texas Workforce Commission
- Report of the Texas State Auditor's Office related to determining whether the Texas Workforce Commission has effective processes and related controls to verify whether entities that are subject to unemployment insurance tax make proper tax payments.
- Austin to Houston Passenger Rail Study
- The purpose of the Austin to Houston Passenger Rail Study is to analyze the feasibility of implementing 110 mph intercity passenger rail service between Austin and Houston including possible service to Bryan/ College Station. This feasibility analysis consisted of identifying the characteristics of existing rail infrastructure and operations in the study corridors, analyzing potential alternative alignments for the passenger rail operations, and determining required infrastructure and impacts for potential passenger rail service in the study area.
- Bastrop Regional Water Facilities Planning Study
- This document outlines the results of a planning study performed to evaluate water supplies and facilities necessary to serve the Bastrop Regional Water Facilities Planning Grant Study Area.
- Bayport Water System Project Annual Budget: 2012
- Annual budget for the Coastal Water Authority Bayport Water System Project including schedules of revenues and expenditures, with supporting documentation for fiscal year 2012.