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| Date April 14, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-486T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 14, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives DAVIS-BACON ACT Methodological Expertise Critical for Improving Survey Quality
Statement of Andrew Sherrill, Director Education, Workforce, and In... |
| Date March 22, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-152 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2011 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives DAVIS-BACON ACT Methodological Changes Needed to Improve Wage Survey GAO-11-152 March 2011 DAVIS-BACON ACT
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Methodological Changes Needed to Improve Wage Survey
Highlights of GAO-11-152, a report to the ... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-1053 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2010 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives H-2B VISA PROGRAM Closed Civil and Criminal Cases Illustrate Instances of H-2B Workers Being Targets of Fraud and Abuse GAO-10-1053 September 2010 H-2B VISA PROGRAM
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Closed Civil and Criminal Cases Illustrat... |
| Date Sept. 17, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-1033 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL CONTRACTING Assessments and Citations of Federal Labor Law Violations by Selected Federal Contractors GAO-10-1033 September 2010 FEDERAL CONTRACTING
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Assessments and Citations of Federal Labor Law Violations by Selected Federal Contractors
Highlig... |
| Date Aug. 10, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-717 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION Improved Coordination, Outreach, and Targeting Could Better Ensure Detection and Prevention GAO-09-717 August 2009 EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-717, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Improved Coordination,... |
| Date July 10, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-439 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate INTERNATIONAL TRADE Four Free Trade Agreements GAO Reviewed Have Resulted in Commercial Benefits, but Challenges on Labor and Environment Remain GAO-09-439 July 2009 INTERNATIONAL TRADE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-439, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senat... |
| Date June 23, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-629 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to the Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Wage and Hour Division Needs Improved Investigative Processes and Ability to Suspend Statute of Limitations to Better Protect Workers Against Wage Theft GAO-09-629 June 2009 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-629, a report to the... |
| Date Jan. 27, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-106 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION PROGRAM Better Data and Improved Oversight Would Help Ensure Program Quality and Consistency GAO-09-106 January 2009 WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION PROGRAM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-106, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Better Data and... |
| Date May 8, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-859T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, May 8, 2007 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support and Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION Improved Outreach Could Help Ensure Proper Worker Classification
Statement of Si... |
| Date July 11, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-656 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2006 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate EMPLOYMENT ARRANGEMENTS Improved Outreach Could Help Ensure Proper Worker Classification GAO-06-656 July 2006 EMPLOYMENT ARRANGEMENTS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-656, a report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Health, Ed... |
| Date June 22, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-901T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, June 22, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Claims, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives H-1B VISA PROGRAM More Oversight by Labor Can Improve Compliance with Program Requirements
Statement of Sigurd R. Nilsen, Director Education, Wo... |
| Date Dec. 7, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-27 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2005 Report to the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate SERVICE CONTRACT ACT Wage Determination Process Could Benefit from Greater Transparency, and Better Use of Violation Data Could Improve Enforcement GAO-06-27 December 2005 SERVICE CONTRACT ACT Highl... |
| Date Sept. 27, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-880 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate CHILD LABOR Labor Can Strengthen Its Efforts to Protect Children Who Work GAO-02-880 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Number and Characteristics of Children Who Work and the Percentage of Illegally Em... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-925 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to the Honorable Luis V. Gutierrez House of Representatives WORKER PROTECTION Labor’s Efforts to Enforce Protections for Day Laborers Could Benefit from Better Data and Guidance GAO-02-925 United States General Accounting Office September 2002 G A O
Accountability Integrity Reliability Highlights
Why GAO Did This Study
Day laborer... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-1130 |
Title
Contraloría General de los Estados Unidos GAO
Septiembre de 2002 Informe al Honorable Luis V. Gutiérrez Cámara de Representantes PROTECCIÓN DEL TRABAJADOR Los Esfuerzos del Departamento de Trabajo de Hacer Cumplir la Protección de los Jornaleros Se Beneficiaria Con Mejores Datos y Orientación GAO-02-1130 Contraloría General de los Estados Unidos Septiembre de 2002 Accountability Integrity R... |
| Date Feb. 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-274 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT Better Guidance and Revised Funding Formula Would Enhance Dislocated Worker Program GAO-02-274 Contents Letter Results in Brief Background With Greater Flexibility, Local Workforce Areas Tailored Services to Meet Dislocated Worker Needs WIA Flexibility Allowed States To Use Set-Asi... |
| Date Feb. 1, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-275 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT Improvements Needed in Performance Measures to Provide a More Accurate Picture of WIA's Effectiveness GAO-02-275 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background States and Localities Are Taking Action to Implement WIA Performance Measures but Face Challenges in Doing So Performance Mea... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-256 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFENSE MANAGEMENT Industry Practices Can Help Military Exchanges Better Assure That Their Goods Are Not Made by Child or Forced Labor GAO-02-256 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Military Exchanges’ Efforts to Identify Working Conditions in Overseas Factories Not As Proactive As Some Private Se... |
| Date Oct. 4, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-72 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT Better Guidance Needed to Address Concerns Over New Requirements GAO-02-72 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Participation in The One-Stop Limited by Programmatic and Financial Concerns Training Options May Become Limited as Training Providers Drop Out of the System Curren... |
| Date Oct. 4, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-94T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Before the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 4, 2001 WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT New Requirements Create Need for More Guidance
Statement of Sigurd R. Nilsen, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GAO-02-94T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Co... |
| Date July 20, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-933 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Trade, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT U.S. Experience With Environment, Labor, and Investment Dispute Settlement Cases GAO-01-933 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Agency Comments and Our Response 3 4 5 7 9 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 32 33 35 37... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-251 |
Title
D01251.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 12:05 PM United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2001 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks
Department of Labor GAO-01-251 D01251.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 12:05 PM D01251.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 12:05 PM Contents Letter Overview Major Performance and Accountability Chal... |
| Date Sept. 7, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-157 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2000 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives H-1B FOREIGN WORKERS Better Controls Needed to Help Employers and Protect Workers GAO/HEHS-00-157 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 40 42 45 52 54 5... |
| Date Aug. 31, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-144 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2000 Report to Congressional Requestors WORKER PROTECTION OSHA Inspections at Establishments Experiencing Labor Unrest GAO/HEHS-00-144 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Objectives, Scope, and Methodology 3 16 22 24 Appendix II: Comments From the Department of Labor Appendix III: GAO Contacts and Staff Acknowledgments Tables Table 1: Number of... |
| Date Aug. 30, 2000 |
Report No. RCED-00-260 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters TRANSIT GRANTS Need for Improved Predictability, Data, and Monitoring in Application Processing GAO/RCED-00-260 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-285911 August 30, 2000 The Honorable Phil Gramm Chairman, Committee on Banki... |
| Date June 30, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-116 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2000 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations, Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Administering the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act GAO/HEHS-00-116 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Labor’s Organizational Structure and Use of Fiscal Year 1999 Resource... |
| Date June 30, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-76 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2000 Report to the Honorable Edward M. Kennedy and the Honorable Robert G. Torricelli, U.S. Senate CONTINGENT WORKERS Incomes and Benefits Lag Behind Those of Rest of Workforce GAO/HEHS-00-76 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 44 46 49 57 58 60 Table 1: Table 2: Table 3: Table 4: U.S. Workforce by Category of Worker, 1999... |
| Date May 3, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-105 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT White-Collar Exemptions Need Adjustments for Today’s Work Place
Statement of Cynthia M. Fagnoni, Director Education, Workforce, and ... |
| Date April 25, 2000 |
Report No. T-RCED-00-157 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday April 25, 2000 Testimony
Before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate TRANSIT GRANTS Department of Labor’s Certification Process
Statement of John H. Anderson, Jr., Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division GAO/T-RCED-00... |
| Date March 14, 2000 |
Report No. RCED-00-40 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters PESTICIDES Improvements Needed to Ensure the Safety of Farmworkers and Their Children GAO/RCED-00-40 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology Appendix II: Comments From the Environmental Protection Agency Appendix III: GAO Contact and Staff Acknowledgments 3 28 30 34 Figures Figure 1: Chil... |
| Date Sept. 30, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-164 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1999 Report to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, Committee on Education and the Workforce, U.S. House of Representatives FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT White-Collar Exemptions in the Modern Work Place GAO/HEHS-99-164 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-283016 Sep... |
| Date July 22, 1999 |
Report No. T-GGD/HEHS-99-175 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office /12 ¢?/6,/ GAO
For Release on Delivery
Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday July 22, 1999 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives ILLEGAL ALIENS Fraudulent Documents Undermining the Effectiveness of the Employment Verification System
Statement of Richard M. Stana, Associate Director Adm... |
| Date July 1, 1999 |
Report No. T-GGD-99-105 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery
Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT
Thursday July 1, 1999 Testimony Before the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee
Immigration and Claims, House of Representatives on ATTrIT ILLEGAL ALIEN1 Significant Obstacles to Reducing Unauthorized Alien Employment Exist
Statement of Richard M. Stana Associate Director, Administration of Justice I... |
| Date May 28, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-97 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1999 Report to Congressional Committees DAVIS-BACON ACT Labor’s Actions Have Potential to Improve Wage Determinations GAO/HEHS-99-97 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282463 May 28, 1999 The Honorable Arlen Specter Chairman The Honorable Tom Harkin Ranking Minority Me... |
| Date April 2, 1999 |
Report No. GGD-99-33 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1999 Report to Congressional Committees ILLEGAL ALIENS Significant Obstacles to Reducing Unauthorized Alien Employment Exist GAO/GGD-99-33 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-278845 April 2, 1999 The Honorable Orrin G. Hatch Chairman The Honorable Patrick J. Leahy Ranking Minority Member ... |
| Date Jan. 11, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-21 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 1999 Report to Congressional Committees DAVIS-BACON ACT Labor Now Verifies Wage Data, but Verification Process Needs Improvement GAO/HEHS-99-21 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-280302 January 11, 1999 Congressional Committees The Davis-Bacon Act was enacted in 1931... |
| Date Aug. 21, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-193 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters CHILD LABOR IN AGRICULTURE Changes Needed to Better Protect Health and Educational Opportunities GAO/HEHS-98-193 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278488 August 21, 1998 The Honorable Henry Waxman Ranking Minority Member Commit... |
| Date July 14, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-212 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives FEDERAL CONTRACTORS Historical Perspective on Noncompliance With Labor and Worker Safety Laws
Statement of Cornelia M. Blanchette, Associate Director Edu... |
| Date June 24, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-200 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Immigration, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate H-2A AGRICULTURAL GUESTWORKER PROGRAM Changes Could Improve Services to Employers and Better Protect Workers
Statement of Carlotta C. Joyner, Director Education and Employment Issues Health, Educ... |
| Date March 20, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-112R |
Title
B-278488 March 20, 1998 The Honorable Henry Waxman Ranking Minority Member Committee on Government Reform and Oversight House of Representatives The Honorable Tom Lantos House of Representatives The Honorable Bernard Sanders House of Representatives Subject: Child Labor in Agriculture: Characteristics and Lenalitv of Work According to recent estimates from the Current Population Survey (CPS), abou... |
| Date Dec. 31, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-98-20 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 1997 Report to Congressional Committees H-2A AGRICULTURAL GUESTWORKER PROGRAM Changes Could Improve Services to Employers and Better Protect Workers GAO/HEHS-98-20 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-276220 December 31, 1997 Congressional Committees As mandated by Di... |
| Date Sept. 30, 1997 |
Report No. T-GGD-97-187 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EST Tuesday Sept. 30, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Committee on Education and the Workforce House of Representatives RECENT GAO REPORTS ON THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION ACT Michael Brostek Associate Director, Federal Management and Workforce Issues General Governme... |
| Date June 3, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-145R |
Title
United States General Accounting Ofaee Washington, D.C. 20648 Health, Education, and Hnman Services Divhion B-277132 June 3, 1997 The Honorable Lane Evans Ranking Minority Member Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives The Honorable William J. Coyne The Honorable Mike Doyle The Honorable Frank R. Mascara House of Representatives Subject: Beverlv Enter-m&es. Inc. In 1996and 1996,w... |
| Date March 6, 1997 |
Report No. T-HEHS-97-85 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Challenges in Ensuring Workforce Development and Worker Protection
Statement of Carlotta C. Joyner, Director Education and Employment Issues ... |
| Date Dec. 30, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-97-43R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office
Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education and Human Services Division 11111111
157939 B-275637 December 30, 1996 The Honorable Robert B. Reich The Secretary of Labor Dear Mr. Secretary: Among the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) duties are the development and enforcement of workplace safety and health standards. These enforcement dut... |
| Date Oct. 30, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-97-30R |
Title
Ilk GAO United States
General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548
Health, Education and Human Services Division
157729 B-274360 October 30, 1996 The Honorable Pete Hoekstra / Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: The Davis-Bacon Act requires employers on federal construction projec... |
| Date Aug. 23, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-96-157 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1996 Report to Congressional Requesters OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH Violations of Safety and Health Regulations by Federal Contractors G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/HEHS-96-157 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-270418 August 23, 1996 The Honorable Paul Simon United ... |
| Date June 20, 1996 |
Report No. T-HEHS-96-166 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 1996 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities, House of Representatives DAVIS-BACON ACT Process Changes Could Address Vulnerability to Use of Inaccurate Data in Setti... |
| Date June 3, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-96-151R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 Health, Education and Human Services Division B-272085 June 3, 1996 M. Thomas The Honorable William House of Representatives Dear Mr. Thomas: 276a) requires workers on The Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. federal construction projects whose value exceeds $2,000 to wages the Secretary of Labor has at a minimum, be paid, determined to be p... |
| Date May 31, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-96-130 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1996 Report to Congressional Requesters DAVIS-BACON ACT Process Changes Could Raise Confidence That Wage Rates Are Based on Accurate Data G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/HEHS-96-130 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-271489 May 31, 1996 The Honorable Pete Hoekstra Chairman, ... |
