1. INCIDENT BUSINESS PRACTICES WORKING TEAM

2. TEAM MEMBERS Chairperson - Hallie Locklear Members: Emmy Ibison, FS Representative Veronica Belton, BLM Representative Tony Recker, BIA Representative Debra Ledford, NPS Representative Deborah Aiken, F&WS Representative Paul Palmiotto, Eastern States Rep. Dave Behrens, Western Sates Rep.

3. PROJECTS #1 - Rewrite of the IIBMH #2 - 2004 AD Pay Plan #3 - EERAs #4 - Distribution of Information Adopted by NWCG #5 - ISUITE Stablization #6 - IBPWT Web Page

4. INCIDENT BUSINESS PRACTICE WORKSHOP

5. EXTREME MAKEOVER IN INCIDENT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Critical areas: 1. Contracted Resources 2. Accountability 3. Workforce Availability

6. WORKING GROUPS 1. Accountability 2. Cost Containment 3. Contract - EERAs 4. Contract - Other(agreements, admin., etc) 5. Contract - Payments 6. Workforce Planning 7. Workforce Other (training, qualifications, availablity, other)

7. ACCOUNTABILITY Issue #1 - Accountability Standards - achieve credibility through accountability Issue #2 - Cost Accountability Reporting Issue #3 - FI$COM - search engine program Issue #4 - Team Financial Summary - tool for daily documentation

8. COST CONTAINMENT What is cost containment? Why should we be concerned about cost containment? Develop policies for consistency - -- Cell phones, communication equip. -- Medical services and supplies -- Port-a-potties -- Rental Cars, etc.

9. CONTRACTING - EERAs Issue #1 - Standard National Interagency EERA Database Issue #2 - Create a Computerized Reverse Auction Type Selection Process for Emergency Response Vendor Issue #3 - Create a Guidance Matrix to Assist in Determining Proper Procrement

10. CONTRACTING OTHER AGREEMENTS Issue #1 - Lack of Consistent Specs, Contract Administration and Inspections Issue #2 - Lack of Qualified Government Personnel to Inspect Equipment Issue #3 - Rental Cars - Cost issues as a result of misuse and excessive number of cars

11. CONTRACTING - PAYMENTS Issue #1 - Personnel and Equipment Timekeeping System Issue #2 - Use of Fuel and Oil Issue #3 - EERA Payments More Effective and Efficient

12. WORKFORCE PLANNING Issue #1 - Personnel Availability Issue #2 - Suggested Actions to Utilize Personnel from Non- Traditional Sources

13. WORKFORCE OTHER AD PROGRAM: 1. Lack of Consistency 2. “Hiring Official” needs to be define 3. Misuse will lead to loss of authority 4. Cleaning up program - cost saving

14. ANY QUESTIONS?

15. THANK YOU