This seminal text was originally authored by John Cibinic, Jr. and Ralph C. Nash, Jr., Professors and co-founders of the Government Contracts Program at the National Law Center of George Washington University. Now in its Fourth Edition, it is fully updated by Professor Nash and Steven Knight, also a successful attorney and teacher on government contracts law and policy.
 Cost-Reimbursement Contracting, contains material on the formation of cost-reimbursement contracts as well as their administration from cradle to grave, with special emphasis on the detailed rules governing the allowability of costs. The book is organized in a clear and logical manner, and makes use of a large number of headings and subheadings to distinguish among the numerous detailed issues that arise in this area. The headings and subheadings also appear in a detailed table of contents, which provides a clear roadmap that shows the fundamental logic of each chapter. A comprehensive subject index can also be used to locate specific topics.
 In addition to fully updating the text, this new edition adds citations to hundreds of relevant statutes and regulations, as well as court, administrative board, and Government Accountability Office decisions, that were issued since the last edition was published. These citations provide and excellent source for additional research on relevant issues.
 This comprehensive text will save the reader countless hours and significant effort in researching important issues and legal precedent related to cost-reimbursement contracts. In addition, detailed familiarity with the content will help the reader gain important knowledge and insight, and establish expertise, in this complicated area of government contracting.

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The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contains the uniform policies and procedures for acquisitions by executive agencies of the federal government. The FAR is issued and maintained by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The January 2014 CCH Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) reproduces the FAR and all amendments to the regulations issued prior to January 1, 2014, along with an easy-to-use topical index. Sources of the amended text are listed in brackets along with the date of issuance and the effective date for all sections changed since the initial text of FAR appeared in the Federal Register of September 19, 1983. The January 2014 CCH Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contains all of the changes made since July 1, 2013, including topics such as: <ul>
<li> 4 Federal Acquisition Circulars </li> <li> 14 Final Rules </li> <li> 2 Interim Rules </li> </ul>
 Plus, current coverage of: <ul>
<li> Iran threat reduction </li> <li> Accelerated payments to small business subcontractors </li> <li> Enhancement of employee whistleblower protections </li> <li> Documenting contractor performance </li> <li> Biobased reporting requirements </li> <li> Prioritizing sources of supplies and services </li> <li> And much more! </li> </ul>

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as of January 1, 2014

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The Department of Defense policies and procedures implementing and supplementing the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) are reproduced in this volume. The regulations and guidance apply to contracting with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Departments of the Army, Navy and Air Force, the Defense Logistics Agency, and other defense agencies. The January 2014 CCH Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) includes the full text of the DFARS and DFARS Procedure Guidance Information (PGI), including all interim rules, final rules and Change Notices issued prior to January 1, 2014, along with a comprehensive index. The January 2014 CCH Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) contains all of the changes made since July 1, 2013, including topics such as: <ul>
<li> 19 Final Rules </li> <li> 2 Interim Rules </li> <li> 6 PGI Change Notices </li> </ul>
 Covering topics such as: <ul>
<li> Release of fundamental research information </li> <li> Legal costs for whistleblower proceedings </li> <li> Safeguarding unclassified technical information </li> <li> Acquisitions in support of operations in Afghanistan </li> <li> Notification requirements of in-sourcing actions </li> <li> And much more! </li> </ul>

Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFAR) as of January 1, 2014

The Department of Defense policies and procedures implementing and supplementing the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) are reproduced in this volume. These rules apply to contracting with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Departments of the Army, Navy and Air Force, the Defense Logistics Agency, and other defense agencies. The July 2014 CCH Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) includes all Procedure Guidance Information (PGI) Change Notices issued prior to this July 1, 2014 edition, along with a CCH index covering the DFARS through that date and is intended for use in combination with the July 2014 CCH FAR. The July 2014 DFARS contains all of the changes made since January 1, 2014, including topics such as: <ul>
<li> 22 Final Rules </li> <li> 2 Interim Rules </li> </ul>
 As well as full coverage of: <ul>
<li> Major defense acquisitions </li> <li> Private sector notification of insourcing actions </li> <li> Contractor employee whistleblower protections </li> <li> Improper business practices and personal conflicts of interest </li> <li> Detection and avoidance of counterfeit electronic parts </li> <li> Proposal adequacy checklist revision </li> <li> Disclosure of information by litigation support contractors </li> <li> Acquisitions in support of operations in Afghanistan </li> <li> System for Award Management exclusions </li> <li> Acquisition of military-purpose nondevelopmental items </li> <li> Research and development contracting </li> <li> Buy American and Balance of Payment program </li> <li> Use of cost-reimbursement line items </li> <li> Acquisition of end products manufactured outside the United States </li> <li> Quality assurance </li> <li> Performance-based payments </li> <li> Transportation contracts </li> <li> Photovoltaic devices </li> <li> Contract financing </li> <li> Congressional defense committees </li> <li> Contractor personnel supporting forces deployed outside the United States </li> <li> Item unique identification and valuation </li> </ul>

Department of Defense FAR: As of July, 2014

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The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contains the uniform policies and procedures for acquisitions by executive agencies of the federal government. The FAR is issued and maintained by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
The July 2014 CCH Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) reproduces the FAR and all amendments to the regulations issued prior to July 1, 2014, along with an easy-to-use topical index. Sources of the amended text are listed in brackets along with the date of issuance and the effective date for all sections changed since the initial text of FAR appeared in the Federal Register of September 19, 1983.
The July 2014 FAR contains all of the changes made since January 1, 2014, including topics such as:
<ul>
<li>3 Federal Acquisition Circulars</li>
<li>9 Final Rules</li>
<li>2 Interim Rules</li>
<li>1 Correction</li>
</ul>
Plus, current coverage of:
<ul>
<li>Contractor comment period, past performance evaluations</li>
<li>Implementation of statutes or Executive Orders--commercial items contracts</li>
<li>Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool items</li>
<li>Contracting with women-owned small business concerns</li>
<li>Limitation on allowable government contractor compensation costs</li>
<li>Service contract reporting requirements</li>
<li>Commercial and government entity codes</li>
<li>Expansion of applicability of senior executive compensation benchmark</li>
<li>Defense Base Act </li>
<li>Positive law codification of USC Title 41</li>
<li>Repeal of Recovery Act reporting requirements</li>
</ul>

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

The 2014 Edition of Social Security Explained provides a succinct, comprehensive, and detailed explanation of the federal old-age, survivor's and disability insurance programs under the Social Security Act.   Social Security Explained covers:    Who is covered by the Social Security system   Liability for Social Security tax   How a worker acquires "insured status" required for benefit eligibility   The conditions of entitlement by a worker, self-employed person, and spousal and child beneficiaries to the various kinds of Social Security benefits   The taxation of benefits   Strategies for increasing benefits and managing attendant tax consequences    In addition to thorough analysis of the applicable laws, regulations and administrative rulings, Social Security Explained includes:    The latest earnings base for Social Security tax and Medicare portion of the tax, as well as the annual earnings or retirement test amount   Discussion of the Additional Medicare Tax that went into effect in 2013   The formula for the calculation of the maximum total amounts a family can receive in 2013 and prior years   Analysis of the application of Social Security law to same-sex spouses   And much more!

Social Security Explained, 2014 Edition

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The 2014 Edition of the U.S. Master Payroll Guide is designed to meet the needs of customers who handle their payroll internally, outsource their payroll, subscribe to an electronic payroll library, or who cannot afford a comprehensive payroll resource. It serves as a reference guide for finding quick answers that are written in plain language. The content focuses on the basics of payroll and some of the key areas include federal withholding requirements, federal taxable payroll laws, federal records &amp; returns, wages and hours, and garnishments. Changes to the 2014 Edition include: <ul>
<li> Updated 2014 withholding table examples </li> <li> 2014 pension limits </li> <li> Updated state reciprocal agreements list </li> <li> State payroll card laws updated </li> <li> State taxable wage bases updated for 2014 </li> <li> And more! </li> </ul>

U.S. Master Payroll Guide, 2014 Edition

The 2014 U.S. Master Pension Guide provides a comprehensive explanatory overview of qualified retirement plans and other retirement arrangements, reflecting up-to-date law changes and regulations. Benefit COLAs, calendars, and tables reflect the year 2014 figures. The 2014 U.S. Master Pension Guide begins with a survey of the different types of plans from which an employer may choose and then describes the procedures for obtaining plan qualification. Rules governing minimum participation, coverage and vesting, nondiscrimination, distributions, reporting and disclosure, funding, and fiduciary standards are covered in separate chapters. Examples and pointers are used to illustrate the rules. The five final chapters cover the special rules applicable to 401(k) plans, ESOPs, tax-sheltered annuities, IRAs, and nonqualified arrangements.

U.S. Master Pension Guide, 2014 Edition

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The 2014 Master Medicare Guide is packed with timely and useful information to help you stay on top of one of the most complex programs administered by the federal government. The 2014 Edition includes: <ul>
<li> Over 500 explanation summaries for all aspects of the Medicare program-- coverage, eligibility, reimbursement, fraud and abuse, and administration </li> <li> Highlights of the "Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013" - the Physician reimbursement fix, the status of Medicaid disproportionate share hospital payments, and the extension of the therapy services cap </li> <li> A focus on the continuing implementation of the Affordable Care Act as it relates to Medicare </li> <li> Summaries of all significant Final Rules published in 2013 relating to Medicare </li> <li> All of discussions include cross-references to relevant laws, regulations, CMS manual sections, administrative and judicial decisions, and more! </li> </ul>

Master Medicare Guide

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This 2014 Edition of the Commodity Exchange Act: Regulations &amp; Forms provides a convenient way for you to keep up-to-date and understand the impact and application of the numerous changes made by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. With this comprehensive resource, you can be assured that you and/or your clients are fully compliant with all the new requirements. Prepared in consultation with Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) staff attorneys, this is a comprehensive yet portable desk references for lawyers, compliance officers, regulators and others in the commodity futures and derivatives markets. It contains the full text of the Commodity Exchange Act and all amendments through April 23, 2013, and reproduces the rules, regulations and forms of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, as well as guidance on compliance with various Dodd-Frank Act provisions, Source material is compiled from the Commodity Futures Law Reporter.

Commodity Exchange Act: Regulation & Forms

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