Description: An overview of the formation of the Committee of Professional Associations on Federal Statistics, initiated by the Joint Ad Hoc Committee on Government Statistics, in response to the need for statistical advisory committees to government agencies to promote better data collection and dissemination, contracting, forms clearance, planning, coordination, monitoring, staffing, and strengthening of agency functions.

Description: A presentation of various views on establishing principles and practices for pension plan construction and valuation, in light of the passage of the Pension Reform Act. Presented at the Spring 1975 Meeting in Los Angeles.