The structure of the plan, straight pool versus split pool, is the other half.
The groups have also criticized the structure of the plan, which would provide more money in later years when more of the survivors will have died.
But I'd urge Congress to pause for a minute, take a deep breath, and try to seriously rework the structure of the plan, making it a plan that addresses the real problem.
The loudest criticism of Bear Stearns's role has come from people who are opposed to the entire structure of the plan and predict it will ruin the M.T.A.'s finances.
The team laid out the structure of the plan — increased spending on infrastructure, education, energy and health care, with tax cuts, financial aid to states and unemployment and food stamp benefits.
Since then, some companies have converted to cash-balance plans, but they have done so without the certainty that comes from obtaining a determination letter from the I.R.S. that effectively blesses the structure of the plan and certifies its tax-exempt status.
The really interesting parts of the case – beyond the fact that it was done in just over a month – is that one of the board members who signed a declaration in support of confirmation of the plan and the overall structure of the plan.
As shown in Figure 3, the structure of the plan is combination of paths and the target positions.
Despite supporting the content of the curriculum, the Greek teachers reported feeling uncomfortable with the recipe-like structure of the planning guide that accompanied the curriculum and worried that it might de-professionalize their work.
Whether a spreadsheet is being developed as a forecasting plan, a profit and loss account or a marketing plan, it is essential that due care and attention be given to the design and structure of the plan.
