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Report No. |
Title |
| Date Jan. 9, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-183R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 January 9, 2009 The Honorable Michael J. Astrue Commissioner Social Security Administration Subject: Social Security Disability: Improving Notices to Denied Claimants Dear Commissioner Astrue: On December 17, 2008, we issued a report concerning our findings on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) collection of medical evid... |
| Date Dec. 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-104 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2008 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE Callers Can Access 1-800-MEDICARE Services, but Responsibility within CMS for Limited English Proficiency Plan Unclear GAO-09-104 December 2008 MEDICARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-104, a report to the Chairman, Subcommi... |
| Date Dec. 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-96 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2008 Report to Congressional Committees HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program Planning and Execution Improvements Needed GAO-09-96 December 2008 HOMELAND SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-96, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability U.S. Visitor and Immigra... |
| Date Nov. 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-234CG |
Title
Ensuring a Continuing Focus on Implementing Effective Human Capital Strategies
Gene L. Dodaro Human Capital Management: Federal 2008 November 21, 2008 1
GAO-09-234CG Outline • Dynamics shaping the environment • GAO efforts to assist upcoming transition • Human Capital—Critical to meeting the nation’s challenges 2
GAO-09-234CG No Ordinary Transition: Dynamics Shaping our Environment
• A... |
| Date Nov. 6, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-105R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 November 6, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: National Applications Office Certification Review Since the 1960s, classified satellite information collected by intelligence agencies1 has been used, from time to time, by federal civilian agencies and other non-intelligence entities for civil, scientific, and environmental purpo... |
| Date Oct. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-49 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE MANAGEMENT DOD Can Establish More Guidance for Biometrics Collection and Explore Broader Data Sharing GAO-09-49 October 2008 DEFENSE MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-49, a report to Congressional Committees Accountability Integrity Reliability DOD Can Establish More Guidance for Bio... |
| Date Oct. 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-40 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Management Improvements Needed on the Department of Homeland Security’s Next Generation Information Sharing System GAO-09-40 October 2008 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-40, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Manag... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1099 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Committees LOBBYING DISCLOSURE Observations on Lobbyists’ Compliance with New Disclosure Requirements GAO-08-1099 September 2008 LOBBYING DISCLOSURE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1099, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Observations on Lobbyists’ Compliance with Ne... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1065 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFENSE MANAGEMENT DOD Needs to Establish Clear Goals and Objectives, Guidance, and a Designated Budget to Manage Its Biometrics Activities GAO-08-1065 September 2008 DEFENSE MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1065, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability D... |
| Date Sept. 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1158T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Testimony Before the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DOD and VA Have Increased Their Sharing of Health Information, but Further Actions Are Needed
Statement of Valerie C. Melvin, Director Human Capital and Management Information Systems Iss... |
| Date Sept. 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1165R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 22, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: NATO Enlargement: Reports on Albania and Croatia Respond to Senate Requirements, but Analysis of Financial Burdens Is Incomplete On April 2, 2008, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) invited Albania and Croatia to begin accession talks for NATO membership. NATO wants n... |
| Date Sept. 19, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1009R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 19, 2008 The Honorable Charles E. Schumer Chairman Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate Subject: Social Security Numbers Are Widely Available in Bulk and Online Records, but Changes to Enhance Security Are Occurring Various public records in the United St... |
| Date Sept. 19, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1004SP |
Title
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| Date Sept. 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1168T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, September 18, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives EPA SCIENCE New Assessment Process Further Limits the Credibility and Timeliness of EPA's Assessments of Toxic Chemicals
Statement of John B. S... |
| Date Sept. 17, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1138 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HHS Has Taken Important Steps to Address Privacy Principles and Challenges, Although More Work Remains GAO... |
| Date Sept. 9, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-597 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Chair, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives FOOD LABELING FDA Needs to Better Leverage Resources, Improve Oversight, and Effectively Use Available Data to Help Consumers Select Healthy Foods GAO-08-597 a... |
| Date Sept. 9, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-946 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUNDS Publicly Available Data on Sizes and Investments for Some Funds Are Limited GAO-08-946 September 2008 SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUNDS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-946, a report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Se... |
| Date Aug. 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1048 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters CARBON OFFSETS The U.S. Voluntary Market Is Growing, but Quality Assurance Poses Challenges for Market Participants GAO-08-1048 August 2008 CARBON OFFSETS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1048, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability The U.S. Voluntary Market Is Growin... |
| Date Aug. 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-862 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to Congressional Committees INTERNATIONAL MARRIAGE BROKER REGULATION ACT OF 2005 Agencies Have Implemented Some, but Not All of the Act’s Requirements GAO-08-862 August 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-862, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability INTERNATIONAL MARRIAGE BROKER REGULATION AC... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-789 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL Progress in Implementing the Program, but a Comprehensive Plan to Evaluate Program Outcomes Is Needed GAO-08-789 July 2008 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-789, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Envir... |
| Date July 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-855 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters POST-GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS AND FOREIGN AGENT REGISTRATION Additional Action Needed to Enhance Implementation of Requirements GAO-08-855 July 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-855, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability POST-GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT RESTRIC... |
| Date July 28, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-954 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS DOD and VA Have Increased Their Sharing of Health Information, but More Work Remains GAO-08-954 July 2008 ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-954, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability DOD and VA Have Increased Their Sha... |
| Date July 23, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-637T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate INFORMATION SHARING Definition of the Results to Be Achieved in TerrorismRelated Information Sharing Is Needed to Guide Implementation and Assess Progress
Statement of Eileen R. Laren... |
| Date June 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-525 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters INFORMATION SECURITY
Federal Agency Efforts to Encrypt Sensitive Information Are Under Way, but Work Remains GAO-08-525 June 2008 INFORMATION SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-525, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal Agency Efforts to Encrypt Sensitiv... |
| Date June 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-492 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters INFORMATION SHARING ENVIRONMENT Definition of the Results to Be Achieved in Improving Terrorism-Related Information Sharing Is Needed to Guide Implementation and Assess Progress GAO-08-492 June 2008 INFORMATION SHARING ENVIRONMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-492, a report to congressional requesters... |
| Date June 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-795T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate PRIVACY Congress Should Consider Alternatives for Strengthening Protection of Personally Identifiable Information
Statement of Linda Koontz Director, Information Management Issues GAO-08... |
| Date June 5, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-800R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 5, 2008 The Honorable John Lewis Chairman Subcommittee on Oversight Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Refund Anticipation Loans Dear Mr. Chairman: Taxpayers who do not want to wait for their tax refunds from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may choose to obtain refund anticipation loans (RAL). RA... |
| Date May 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-603 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate PRIVACY Agencies Should Ensure That Designated Senior Officials Have Oversight of Key Functions GAO-08-603 May 2008 PRIVACY Highlights
Highlig... |
| Date May 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-812T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 22, 2008 Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate MEDICARE PART D LOWINCOME SUBSIDY SSA Continues to Approve Applicants, but Millions of Individuals Have Not Yet Applied
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GA... |
| Date May 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-810T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives CHEMICAL ASSESSMENTS EPA’s New Assessment Process Will Further Limit the Productivity and Credibility of Its Integrated Risk Information System... |
| Date May 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-632 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Rules and Administration, U.S. Senate SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION Board of Regents Has Implemented Many Governance Reforms, but Ensuring Accountability and Oversight Will Require Ongoing Action GAO-08-632 May 2008 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-632, a report to the Chairman, Commit... |
| Date May 14, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-738T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Challenges in Implementing an Electronic Records Arc... |
| Date April 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-743T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, April 29, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate TOXIC CHEMICALS EPA’s New Assessment Process Will Increase Challenges EPA Faces in Evaluating and Regulating Chemicals
Statement of John B. Stephenson, Director Natural Resources and Environment G... |
| Date April 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-412 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate ORGAN TRANSPLANT PROGRAMS Federal Agencies Have Acted to Improve Oversight, but Implementation Issues Remain GAO-08-412 April 2008 ORGAN TRANSPLANT PROGRAMS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-412, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability... |
| Date March 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-265 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION EPA and OSHA Could Improve Their Processes for Preparing Communication Products GAO-08-265 March 2008 HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-265, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability EPA and OSHA Could Improve The... |
| Date March 14, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-344 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT Agencies Are Making Progress in Reducing Backlog, but Additional Guidance Is Needed GAO-08-344 March 2008 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT Highlights
Highl... |
| Date March 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-579T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m.EDT Thursday, March 13, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, House Committee on Science and Technology ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION EPA Needs to Follow Best Practices and Procedures When Reorganizing Its Library Network
Statement of John B. Stephenson, Director Natural Res... |
| Date March 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-571T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, March 12, 2008 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate INFORMATION SECURITY Progress Reported, but Weaknesses at Federal A... |
| Date March 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-543T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m. EDT Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform PRIVACY Government Use of Data from Information Resellers Could Include Better Protections
Statement of Linda D. Koontz, Director Information Man... |
| Date March 7, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-440 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate CHEMICAL ASSESSMENTS Low Productivity and New Interagency Review Process Limit the Usefulness and Credibility of EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System GAO-08-440 March 2008 CHEMICAL ASSESSMENTS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-440, a report to the Chairma... |
| Date Feb. 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-304 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION EPA Needs to Ensure That Best Practices and Procedures Are Followed When Making Further Changes to Its Library Network GAO-08-304 February 2008 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-304, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliabi... |
| Date Jan. 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-136 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2008 Report to the Chairwoman, Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives HUD AND TREASURY PROGRAMS More Information on Leverage Measures’ Accuracy and Linkage to Program Goals Is Needed in Assessing Performance GAO-08-136 January 2008 HUD AND TREASURY PROGRAMS Highlights
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| Date Dec. 11, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-259T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Tuesday, December 11, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Census Bureau Needs to Improve Its Risk Management of Decennial Systems
Statement of ... |
| Date Dec. 7, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-94 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2007 Report to Congress BANKRUPTCY Implementation of Reform Act’s Debt Reaffirmation Agreement Provisions GAO-08-94 December 2007 BANKRUPTCY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-94, a report to Congress Accountability Integrity Reliability Implementation of Reform Act's Debt Reaffirmation Agreement Provisions Why GAO Did This Study
The Bankr... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-232R |
Title
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| Date July 24, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1024T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY DHS Privacy Office Has Made Progress but Faces Continuing Challenges
Statement of Linda Koontz Director, Information Management Issue... |
| Date June 21, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1023T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 21, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS Use is Widespread and Protection Could Be Improved
Statement of Daniel Bertoni, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GAO-... |
| Date June 19, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-988T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, June 19, 2007 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform U.S. House of Representatives HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Efforts Continue but Comprehensive Privacy Approach Needed for National Strategy
Sta... |
| Date May 10, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-822T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 10, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Homeland Security Information Network Needs to Be Better Coordinated with Key State and Local In... |
| Date April 27, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-522 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters DHS PRIVACY OFFICE Progress Made but Challenges Remain in Notifying and Reporting to the Public GAO-07-522 April 2007 DHS PRIVACY OFFICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-522, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Progress Made but Challenges Remain in Notifying and Re... |
