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| Date Sept. 20, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-973 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to the Secretary of the Interior BUREAU OF RECLAMATION Opportunities Exist to Improve Managerial Cost Information and Cost Recovery GAO-02-973 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Scope and Methodology Background The Bureau Lacks Full Cost Information to Support Managerial Decisions The Bureau Does Not Recover All Reimbursable Costs C... |
| Date Sept. 20, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-1000 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DOE CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT Opportunities to Promote Initiatives That Could Reduce Support-Related Costs GAO-02-1000 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background DOE’s Major Contractors Have Spent about $6 Billi... |
| Date Sept. 18, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-1082R |
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United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 September 18, 2002 The Honorable Van Zeck Commissioner Bureau of the Public Debt Subject: Bureau of the Public Debt: Areas for Improvement in Computer Controls Dear Mr. Zeck: In connection with fulfilling our requirement to audit the U.S. government’s fiscal 1 year 2001 financial statements, we reviewed the general and application comp... |
| Date Sept. 17, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-1020 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Committee on Science, House of Representatives SPACE TRANSPORTATION Challenges Facing NASA’s Space Launch Initiative GAO-02-1020 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Important Decisions to Be Made Before Requirements Can Be Defined Key Management Controls Are Not Yet Implemented... |
| Date Sept. 6, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-972 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives EXPORT CONTROLS Department of Commerce Controls over Transfers of Technology to Foreign Nationals Need Improvement GAO-02-972 a United States General Accounting Office September ... |
| Date Sept. 1, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-15G |
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| Date Sept. 1, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-1009G |
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Exposure Draft Update to Joint GAO/PCIE Financial Audit Manual (FAM) Instructions for Comment We welcome comments from everyone. GAO and the PCIE encourage the widest possible distribution of the exposure draft of the FAM update. Agency inspectors general should encourage their independent public accounting firms to review and comment. Please e-mail comments to FAM_Comments@oig.doi.gov. Include co... |
| Date Aug. 29, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-1018R |
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United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 August 29, 2002 Louise L. Roseman, Director Division of Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Subject: Federal Reserve Banks: Areas for Improvement in Computer Controls Dear Ms. Roseman: In connection with fulfilling our requirement to audit the U.S. government’s fiscal year 2001 f... |
| Date Aug. 23, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-907 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Information on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Past and Future Operations GAO-02-907 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background USPTO’s Past and Future Operations Some Differences between the Business and Strategic Plans Patent Fee Structure Would Change under Proposed Legis... |
| Date Aug. 9, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-749 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2002 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Coordinated Approach Needed to Address the Government’s Improper Payments Problems GAO-02-749 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Objectives, Scope, and Methodology Agency Financial Statements Provide Limited Information on F... |
| Date July 26, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-891R |
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United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 July 26, 2002 Mr. William E. Kelley National Director Congressional Award Foundation Subject: Congressional Award Foundation: Management Action Needed to Establish Control Requirements and Related Procedures Dear Mr. Kelley: In May 2002, we issued our report1 expressing an opinion on the Congressional Award Foundation’s fiscal year 200... |
| Date July 24, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-869T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Housing and Transportation, Committee on Banking U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday July 24, 2002 HUD MANAGEMENT HUD’s High-Risk Program Areas and Management Challenges
Statement of Stanley J. Czerwinski Director, Physical Infrastructure GAO-02-869T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Su... |
| Date July 24, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-961T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 24, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION Significant Challenges Need to Be Addressed
Statement of Robert F. Dacey D... |
| Date July 23, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-955TNI |
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| Date July 18, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-746R |
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United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 July 18, 2002 The Honorable Charles O. Rossotti Commissioner of Internal Revenue Subject: Management Report: Improvements Needed in IRS's Accounting Procedures and Internal Controls Dear Mr. Rossotti: In February 2002, we issued our report on the results of our audit of the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS’s) financial statements as o... |
| Date July 17, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-844T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives PURCHASE CARDS Control Weaknesses Leave Army Vulnerable to Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz Direc... |
| Date July 17, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-863T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives TRAVEL CARDS Control Weaknesses Leave Army Vulnerable to Potential Fraud and Abuse
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz Dire... |
| Date July 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-474 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION Federal Efforts Require a More Coordinated and Comprehensive Approach for Protecting Information Systems GAO-02-474 a United States General Accounting Office July 2002 G A O
Accountability Integrity Reliability Highlights
Why GAO Did This Study
The e... |
| Date July 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-689 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Board of Directors, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FDIC INFORMATION SECURITY Improvements Made but Weaknesses Remain GAO-02-689 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Objective, Scope, and Methodology Security Improvements Made, but System Vulnerabilities Remain Access to Data and Programs Was Not Adequately Controll... |
| Date July 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-697 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE Increased Focus on Program Integrity Could Reduce Billions in Overpayments GAO-02-697 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background More than $2 Billion in Overpayments Estimated in 2001 Overpayments Caused by Mana... |
| Date July 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-771 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters SEC ENFORCEMENT More Actions Needed to Improve Oversight of Disgorgement Collections GAO-02-771 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background SEC’s Reported Collection Rate Is Not an Effective Measure of SEC’s Collection Efforts SEC Lacks Strategic Guidance, Clear Policies and Procedures, and an Effective ... |
| Date July 3, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-889R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 July 3, 2002 Congressional Requesters Subject: NNSA: Nuclear Weapon Reports Need to Be More Detailed and Comprehensive The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), a separately organized agency within the Department of Energy (DOE), spends more than $5.5 billion a year to maintain the safety and reliability of the nation’s nucl... |
| Date July 1, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-617 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFENSE INVENTORY Air Force Needs to Improve Control of Shipments to Repair Contractors GAO-02-617 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Procedures to Control Shipped Inventory Are Not Being Followed or Are Ineffective Contractors Given Unrestricted Access to Government-Furnished Material Quarterly Shipm... |
| Date July 1, 2002 |
Report No. A04577 |
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| Date July 1, 2002 |
Report No. A05796 |
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| Date June 27, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-732 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters PURCHASE CARDS Control Weaknesses Leave Army Vulnerable to Fraud, Waste, and Abuse GAO-02-732 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Weaknesses in Overall Control Environment for Army Purchase Card Program Critical Internal Control Activities and Techniques Not Effectively Implemented Potentially Fraudu... |
| Date June 26, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-705 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives SINGLE AUDIT Actions Needed to Ensure That Findings Are Corrected GAO-02-705 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Objectives, Scope, and Methodology Agencies’ Ef... |
| Date June 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-873T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives DOD MANAGEMENT Examples of Inefficient and Ineffective Business Processes
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz Director, Financial Man... |
| Date June 21, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-730R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 21, 2002 The Honorable Ernest F. Hollings Chairman The Honorable John McCain Ranking Minority Member Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate The Honorable Don Young Chairman The Honorable James L. Oberstar Ranking Democratic Member Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representative... |
| Date June 19, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-430SP |
Title
GAO STRATEGIC PLAN 2002-2007 i SERVING THE CONGRESS GAO’S STRATEGIC PLAN FRAMEWORK
MISSION
GAO exists to support the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people. THEMES GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide Timely, Quality Service to the Congress and the Federal Gov... |
| Date June 10, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-589 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to the Commanding General, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers INFORMATION SECURITY Corps of Engineers Making Improvements, But Weaknesses Continue GAO-02-589 a A United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 June 10, 2002 Lt. General Robert B. Flowers, USA Commanding U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Dear General Flowers: In connec... |
| Date June 7, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-821R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 7, 2002 The Honorable Tom Davis Chairman Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives Subject: Contract Management: Roles and Responsibilities of the Federal Supply Service and Federal Technology Service Dear Mr. Chairman: You asked me to provide additional comments on sev... |
| Date June 4, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-801T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, Restructuring and the District of Columbia, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m., EST Tuesday, June 4, 2002 FOOD AID Experience of U.S. Programs Suggests Opportunities for Improvement
Statement of Loren Yager, Director, Interna... |
| Date June 3, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-731 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program for Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 GAO-02-731 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Objectives, Scope, and Methodology DOJ Made Errors in Reporting Collections; However, the Trust Fund Was Minimally Affected HIPAA Appropriations Were Properly Supported D... |
| Date May 31, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-352 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS Government Benefits from SSN Use but Could Provide Better Safeguards GAO-02-352 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background All Levels of Governments Use SSNs Extensively for a Wide Range of Purposes Governments Are Taking Some Steps to Safeguard SSNs but Important Measures Not Universal... |
| Date May 31, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-655 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate CIVIL FINES AND PENALTIES DEBT Review of U.S. Customs Service’s Management and Collection Processes GAO-02-655 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Scope and Methodology Background Broker’s Bankruptcy Is the Primary R... |
| Date May 30, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-606 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives FAA ALASKA Weak Controls Resulted in Improper and Wasteful Purchases GAO-02-606 a A United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 May 30, 2002 The Honorable Don Young Chairman Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of R... |
| Date May 24, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-573 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to Congressional Committees HIGHWAY RESEARCH Systematic Selection and Evaluation Processes Needed for Research Program GAO-02-573 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background FHWA’s Surface Transportation Research and Technology Program’s Organization Is Complex and Decentralized FHWA Processes for Developing Research Agendas and Evalu... |
| Date May 23, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-642R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 23, 2002 The Honorable Dan Burton Chairman Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives Subject: NASA Contract Payments Dear Mr. Chairman: You asked us to determine whether the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) had significant problems with overpayments to its contractors. The objectives of our review we... |
| Date May 23, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-765T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2002 NUCLEAR WASTE Uncertainties About the Yucca Mountain Repository Project
Statement of (Ms.) Gary Jones, Director, Natural Resources and Environment GAO-02-765T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Subcommittee: We are... |
| Date May 22, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-674 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives TAX ADMINISTRATION Impact of Compliance and Collection Program Declines on Taxpayers GAO-02-674 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Compliance and Collection Programs Showed Declines, with Billions of Unpaid Taxes Not Pursued Taxpayer... |
| Date May 21, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-633 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to the Congress FINANCIAL AUDIT Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Funds’ 2001 and 2000 Financial Statements GAO-02-633 a Contents Letter Auditor’s Report
Opinion on BIF’s Financial Statements Opinion on SAIF’s Financial Statements Opinion on FRF’s Financial Statements Opinion on Internal Control Compliance with Laws and Regu... |
| Date May 21, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-450 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate DEFENSE BUDGET Need to Strengthen Guidance and Oversight of Contingency Operations Costs GAO-02-450 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Questionable Uses of Contingency Funds Limited Guidance and Oversight Led to Questi... |
| Date May 17, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-587 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to the Congress FINANCIAL AUDIT Capitol Preservation Fund’s Fiscal Years 2001 and 2000 Financial Statements GAO-02-587 a Contents Letter Auditor’s Report
Opinion on Financial Statements Consideration of Internal Control Compliance with Laws and Regulations Objectives, Scope, and Methodology Commission Comments 1 3 3 3 4 4 6 8 8 9 10 1... |
| Date May 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-672 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to the Congress FINANCIAL AUDIT Congressional Award Foundation’s Fiscal Years 2001 and 2000 Financial Statements GAO-02-672 a Contents Letter Auditor’s Report
Opinion on Financial Statements Opinion on Internal Control Compliance With Laws and Regulations Objectives, Scope, and Methodology Foundation’s Comments 1 3 3 3 4 4 6 8 8 9 1... |
| Date May 13, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-545 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to Congressional Committees CUSTOMS SERVICE MODERNIZATION Management Improvements Needed on High-Risk Automated Commercial Environment Project GAO-02-545 a United States General Accounting Office May 2002 G A O
Accountability Integrity Reliability Highlights
Why GAO Did This Study
The U.S. Customs Service is in the early stages of a multi... |
| Date May 13, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-694T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation and Federal Services, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery At 10:00 a.m. EDT Monday, May 13, 2002 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Moving Forward on Financial and Transformation Challenges
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States G... |
| Date May 10, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-708R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 10, 2002 The Honorable Carl Levin Chairman The Honorable John W. Warner Ranking Minority Member Committee on Armed Services United States Senate The Honorable Bob Stump Chairman The Honorable Ike Skelton Ranking Minority Member Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Technology Transfer: NNSA Did Not Implement t... |
| Date May 10, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-719R |
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Comptroller General of the United States United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 10, 2002 The Honorable Daniel K. Akaka Chairman, Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services Committee on Governmental Affairs United States Senate The Honorable George V. Voinovich Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services Comm... |
| Date May 9, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-637 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations, House of Representatives OFFICE OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAMS Further Actions Are Needed to Improve Claims Review GAO-02-637 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Scope and Methodology Evaluation Problems, Case File ... |
