Computer Tips and Tricks Newsletter, January, 2007

Performance & Development Solutions (PDS) publishes a variety of newsletters that include some great information about our programs and services. Some of the topics you may find include: Upcoming Seminars Current events or news related to training Recognition of achievements How-to section

Customer Focus Newsleter, January-February 2006, Vol. 3, no. 1

A bi-monthly bulletin to keep the department/agency management teams of state government better informed. We hope to consolidate most of the service update messages we send throughout the month and keep you updated about the work of the Customer Councils. If yours is one of the many departments who participated in the second annual DAS customer satisfaction survey recently, we thank you for taking the time to give us this important feedback. We look forward to sharing survey results with you, and pledge to consider responses carefully as we work to determine benchmarks and set future priorities.

Report on a special investigation of the Fifth and Eighth Judicial Districts Department of Correctional Services (Districts) for the period January 1, 2003 through June 30, 2006

Report on a special investigation of the Fifth and Eighth Judicial Districts Department of Correctional Services (Districts) for the period January 1, 2003 through June 30, 2006

IT Education News, January-February 2007

Bimonthly newsletter detailing the current computer classes offered by DAS-ITE.

IT Education News, January-February, 2004

Bimonthly newsletter detailing the current computer classes offered by DAS-ITE.

IT Education News, January-February, 2005

Bimonthly newsletter detailing the current computer classes offered by DAS-ITE.

IT Education News, January-February 2006

Bimonthly newsletter detailing the current computer classes offered by DAS-ITE.

Understanding Insurance Company Financial Stability Ratings, January 2007

Choosing a financially strong insurance company is important when buying health insurance. You want the company to still be in business when you have claims, which can be 20 to 30 years from now. Insurance companies selling insurance in Iowa have met the minimum legal standards to be licensed by the State of Iowa Insurance Division. This licensure doesn’t mean the company has a high financial stability rating. Several independent rating agencies evaluate the financial stability of insurance companies. The rating for an individual insurance company is an opinion as to its financial strength and ability to pay claims in the future. When evaluating a company, a rating agency may consider a company's balance sheet strength, operating performance and business management and strategies.

TRICARE-For-Life, January 2005

This factsheet is based on information available from TRICARE and military association websites.

The Traveler, January 2008

News from the Iowa Tourism Office

International Update, December 2007/January 2008

News from the Iowa International Trade Team

Iowa Technology Governance Board Annual Report, January 2, 2008

This Technology Governance Board Annual Report provides information on the FY05 – FY09 Information Technology Personnel Spending; FY05 – FY09 Technology Equipment and Services Spending; and FY05 – FY09 Internal IT Expenditures with the Iowa Communications Network and Department of Administrative Services - Information Technology Enterprise. The report also contains a projection of technology cost savings. This report was produced in compliance with Iowa Code §8A.204(3a) and was submitted to the Governor, the Department of Management, and the General Assembly on January 2, 2008.

Special investigation of the Monona County Engineer’s Office for the period January 1, 2004 through April 20, 2007

Special investigation of the Monona County Engineer’s Office for the period January 1, 2004 through April 20, 2007

Consumer Advisory Bulletin, Rapid Tax-Refund Loans A very costly way to gain just a few days on tax refunds, January 2008

The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division receives hundreds of calls and consumer complaints every year. Follow these tips to avoid unexpected expense and disappointments. This record is about: Rapid Tax-Refund Loans A very costly way to gain just a few days on tax refunds.

Consumer Advisory Bulletin, Iowans Are Eligible for $1 Million in Prescription Drug Refunds, January 2008

The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division receives hundreds of calls and consumer complaints every year. Follow these tips to avoid unexpected expense and disappointments. This record is about: Iowans Are Eligible for $1 Million in Prescription Drug Refunds