Iowa Department of Transportation Performance Results Achieved for Fiscal Year 2009

The DOT monitors performance of five core functions, under which are eight services, products and activities (SPAs). In all, 56 measures are used to monitor the core functions and SPAs in the DOT’s performance plan. (See Iowa DOT Performance Report – FY2009, pages 1A-9A.) Overall, DOT’s performance was good in fiscal year 2009. Of the 56 measures in the DOT’s performance plan, 43 measures (77%) met or exceeded their targets. Of the 13 measures falling short, ten were within four percent of their target. This means 95 percent of DOT measures met or exceeded 96 percent of their preset target. Performance measures monitoring the core functions of Physical Asset Management and Resource Management showed the DOT did a good job managing resources. A total of 11 of the 14 (79%) core function and SPA measures met or exceeded their predetermined targets. Two of the three measures falling short were within four percent of its target. Core function and SPA measures within the Transportation Systems core function indicated good performance. A total of 22 of the 30 (73%) core function and SPA measures met or exceeded their predetermined targets. Overall, six of the eight measures falling short were within four percent of their target. Performance measures monitoring the core functions of Enforcement and Investigation and Regulation and Compliance showed the DOT performed well. A total of 10 of the 12 (83%) core function and SPA measures met or exceeded their predetermined targets. Both of the measures falling short were within four percent of their target.

Fiscal Update, March 15, 2010

The Fiscal Division newsletter, published weekly during session and periodically during the interim.

Fiscal Update, May 26, 2010

The Fiscal Division newsletter, published weekly during session and periodically during the interim.

Department of Commerce - Iowa Utilities Board, Performance Report, Performance Results Achieved for Fiscal Year 2008

The report highlights the services the IUB provided to Iowans, along with results achieved to ensure reliability, and to improve and expand utility service infrastructure in Iowa. This information is provided in accordance with the State of Iowa Accountable Government Act, Iowa Code chapter 8E. The two basic business functions of the IUB are utility regulation and compliance, and resource management. This report covers performance information for both of these areas.

Department of Commerce - Iowa Utilities Board, Performance Report, Performance Results Achieved for Fiscal Year 2009

The report highlights the services the IUB provided to Iowans, along with results achieved to ensure reliability, and to improve and expand utility service infrastructure in Iowa. This information is provided in accordance with the State of Iowa Accountable Government Act, Iowa Code chapter 8E. The two basic business functions of the IUB are utility regulation and compliance, and resource management. This report covers performance information for both of these areas.

Fiscal Update, June 29, 2010

The Fiscal Division newsletter, published weekly during session and periodically during the interim.

Iowa Department of Administrative Services Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2009

Annual Report for the Iowa Department of Administrative Services

Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System An Annual Summary for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011, FY 2011

Report on the Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) for the year ended June 30, 2011

Fiscal Update, August 2, 2010

The Fiscal Division newsletter, published weekly during session and periodically during the interim.

Fiscal Update, September 7, 2010

The Fiscal Division newsletter, published weekly during session and periodically during the interim.

Impacto do manejo de resíduos orgânicos durante a reforma de plantios de eucalipto sobre indicadores de qualidade do solo

O uso agrícola do solo causa alterações em suas características físicas, químicas e microbiológicas. A conseqüência dessas alterações pode ser a perda da qualidade do solo, o que compromete a sustentabilidade do uso desse recurso. A análise de indicadores bioquímicos e microbiológicos de qualidade do solo é relevante para monitorar mudanças na qualidade do solo e no desempenho de suas funções-chave, como a capacidade de ciclar e armazenar nutrientes. Neste estudo, avaliaram-se indicadores químicos, físicos e microbiológicos do solo em plantios de eucalipto 5,5 anos após terem sido submetidos a diferentes métodos de manejo durante a fase de reforma do povoamento. A avaliação baseou-se na determinação de 18 atributos físicos e químicos, além de 12 outros de caráter bioquímico ou microbiológico, os quais foram adotados como indicadores da qualidade do solo. Os indicadores bioquímicos e microbiológicos mostraram-se mais sensíveis para avaliar mudanças qualitativas no solo devidas ao manejo, quando comparados com os químicos ou físicos. O maior distúrbio causado pelos tratamentos em que houve remoção ou queima do material orgânico da superfície do solo foi evidenciado pelos maiores valores de qCO2 e menores valores de qMIC na camada superior do solo (0 a 5 cm). A análise de componentes principais permitiu visualizar as semelhanças entre as áreas com base em todas as variáveis analisadas. A área de vegetação natural de mata secundária, usada como referência de qualidade do solo, foi a que apresentou a maior distância gráfica das demais áreas, demonstrando que a introdução da monocultura do eucalipto modifica a qualidade do solo estudado. A qualidade do solo da área de eucalipto onde não se efetuou o corte das árvores no primeiro ciclo (povoamento com 11 anos de idade) obteve a maior aproximação da área de vegetação natural, seguindo-se os solos sob eucalipto submetido a manejos que priorizaram a conservação dos resíduos orgânicos por ocasião da reforma do povoamento. Contrariamente, as áreas onde ocorreu a remoção ou a queima do material orgânico da superfície do solo foram as que mais se distanciaram da área de referência. Esses resultados demonstram que o sistema de manejo adotado na reforma dos povoamentos de eucalipto analisados influencia, em médio prazo, o potencial dos solos de estocar e ciclar nutrientes por meio da biomassa microbiana e das atividades bioquímicas ligadas a ela. A maior aproximação entre a área com vegetação nativa e a de eucalipto com 11 anos leva a supor que ciclos mais longos nas florestas de eucalipto, contrastando com o padrão atualmente em uso no Brasil (cerca de sete anos), pode ser relevante para se manter a sustentabilidade da atividade florestal em longo prazo, a despeito de uma menor produtividade média anual. Nesse caso, a opção pela produtividade de curto ou médio prazo, ou pela sustentabilidade do uso do solo, com a conseqüente manutenção da sua qualidade para as gerações futuras, poderá ser repensada a partir dos dados aqui apresentados.

Iowa Communications Network Fiscal Year 2010 Annual Report

Use of ICN’s Internet and data services have continued to increase exponentially, which reflects the capacity needed for greater access to high-speed Internet (Broadband). Users are incorporating more web-based applications, which uses larger amounts of bandwidth; such as transmitting hospital MRIs, video streaming, and web-based systems.

Department of Commerce - Iowa Utilities Board, Performance Report, Performance Results Achieved for Fiscal Year 2010

The report highlights the services the IUB provided to Iowans, along with results achieved to ensure reliability, and to improve and expand utility service infrastructure in Iowa. This information is provided in accordance with the State of Iowa Accountable Government Act, Iowa Code chapter 8E.

Iowa Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2010 Report of Savings by Using Video Conferencing Through Iowa Communications Network to the Iowa General Assembly Pursuant to Iowa Code § II 84 Acts and Joint Resolutions Enacted at the 1994 Regular Session of the 75th General Assembly of the State of Iowa

Introduction and summary Iowa Code § 8D.10 requires certain state agencies to prepare an annual report to the General Assembly certifying the identified savings associated with that state agency’s use of the Iowa Communications Network (ICN). This report covers estimated cost savings related to video conferencing via ICN for the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). In FY 2010, the DOT did not conduct any sessions utilizing ICN’s video conferencing system. Therefore, no cost savings were calculated for this report.

Program and Summary of Budget Fiscal Years 2012-2013, January 27, 2011

Program and Summary of Budget by Governor Terry Branstad