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Report No. |
Title |
| Date May 1, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-722T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:15 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 1, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE Planning Efforts for the Proposed Military Buildup on Guam Are in Their Initial Stages, with Many Challenges Yet to Be Addressed
Statement of Brian J. Lepore, Director Defense Ca... |
| 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 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-565R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 25, 2008 The Honorable Tom A. Coburn, M.D. Ranking Member Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate Subject: Food and Drug Administration: Agency Complied with Statutory Requir... |
| Date April 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-516 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate SPACE ACQUISITIONS DOD Is Making Progress to Rapidly Deliver Low Cost Space Capabilities, but Challenges Remain GAO-08-516 April 2008 SPACE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-516, a report to the Subommittee on Strategic Forces, Committee ... |
| Date April 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-477 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives TRAFFIC SAFETY Improved Reporting and Performance Measures Would Enhance Evaluation of High-Visibility Campaigns GAO-08-477 April 2008 TRAFFIC SAFETY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-477, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation ... |
| Date April 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-709T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, April 24, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Innovation, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate NANOTECHNOLOGY Accuracy of Data on Federally Funded Environmental, Health, and Safety Research Could Be Improved
Statement of Robert A. ... |
| Date April 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-502 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE Continued Management Attention Is Needed to Support Installation Facilities and Operations GAO-08-502 April 2008 DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-502, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Continued Management Attention Is... |
| Date April 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-696T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 24, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES State and Federal Oversight Gaps May Increase Risk to Youth Well-Being
Statement of Kay E. Brown, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GAO-08-696T Ap... |
| Date April 23, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-699T |
Title
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| Date April 23, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-664T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives ABSTINENCE EDUCATION Assessing the Accuracy and Effectiveness of Federally Funded Programs
Statement of Marcia Crosse Director, Health Care GAO-08-664T April 23, 2008 ABSTINENCE ED... |
| Date April 23, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-652T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT April 23, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD Progress Made in Management Practices, Investigation Priorities, Training Center Use, and Information Security, But These Areas... |
| Date April 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-263 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Better Planning and Assessment Needed to Improve Outcomes for Complex Service Acquisitions GAO-08-263 April 2008 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-263, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Better Planning... |
| Date April 17, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-686T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, April 17, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Domestic Policy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives HUMANE METHODS OF HANDLING AND SLAUGHTER Public Reporting on Violations Can Identify Enforcement Challenges and Enhance Transparency
Statement of Lis... |
| Date April 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-447SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, D.C. 20548-0001 Official Business Penalty for Private Use $300 Address Service Requested IMPROVING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS April 2008 GAO-08-447SP d08447SPcover-v2.indd 1 4/4/2008 5:41:08 AM April 2008 HIGHLIGHTS OF A FORUM Highlights
Highlights of a forum, GAO-08-447SP Accountability Integrity Reliability I... |
| Date April 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-251 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters HOMELAND DEFENSE U.S. Northern Command Has Made Progress but Needs to Address Force Allocation, Readiness Tracking Gaps, and Other Issues GAO-08-251 April 2008 HOMELAND DEFENSE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-251, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability U.S. Northern C... |
| Date April 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-663R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 15, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: Defense Management: Observations on DOD’s FY 2009 Budget Request for Corrosion Prevention and Control This letter formally transmits the attached briefing in response to section 371 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (see encl. I). The act requires GAO ... |
| Date April 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-649T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE TRAVEL SYSTEM Overview of Prior Reported Challenges Faced by DOD in Implementation and Utilization
Statement of McCoy Williams Managing Director F... |
| Date April 14, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-405 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate U.S.-CHINA TRADE USTR’s China Compliance Reports and Plans Could Be Improved GAO-08-405 April 2008 U.S.-CHINA TRADE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-405, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability USTR’s China Compliance Re... |
| Date April 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-638T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, April 10, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS 2009 Review of Future Combat System Is Critical to Program's Direction
Statement of Paul L. Francis, Director Acquisition and Sourcing Manage... |
| Date April 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-669T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Thursday, April 10, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives FORCE STRUCTURE Restructuring and Rebuilding the Army Will Cost Billions of Dollars for Equipment but the Total Cost Is Uncertain
Statement of Janet A. S... |
| Date April 4, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-566 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters VALUE-ADDED TAXES Lessons Learned from Other Countries on Compliance Risks, Administrative Costs, Compliance Burden, and Transition GAO-08-566 April 2008 VALUE-ADDED TAXES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-566, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Lessons Learned from... |
| Date April 1, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-461R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 1, 2008 The Honorable Christopher Cox Chairman U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Subject: Internal Control: Improvements Needed in SEC’s Accounting and Financial Reporting Process Dear Mr. Cox: On November 16, 2007, we issued our report1 on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) fiscal years 2007 and 2... |
| Date March 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-402 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters NANOTECHNOLOGY Better Guidance Is Needed to Ensure Accurate Reporting of Federal Research Focused on Environmental, Health, and Safety Risks GAO-08-402 March 2008 NANOTECHNOLOGY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-402, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Better Guidanc... |
| Date March 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-319 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to Congressional Committees FEDERAL CONTRACTING Congressional Action Needed to Address Long-standing Problems with Reporting of Advisory and Assistance Services GAO-08-319 March 2008 FEDERAL CONTRACTING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-319, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Congressional Act... |
| Date March 28, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-576R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 28, 2008 The Honorable Richard Durbin Chairman The Honorable Sam Brownback Ranking Member Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable José E. Serrano Chairman The Honorable Ralph Regula Ranking Member Subcommittee on Financial Services and General ... |
| Date March 26, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-391 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters ANTIDUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTIES Congress and Agencies Should Take Additional Steps to Reduce Substantial Shortfalls in Duty Collection GAO-08-391 March 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-391, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability ANTIDUMPING AND COUNTERVAILIN... |
| Date March 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-422 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters NATIVE HAWAIIAN EDUCATION ACT Greater Oversight Would Increase Accountability and Enable Targeting of Funds to Areas with Greatest Need GAO-08-422 March 2008 NATIVE HAWAIIAN EDUCATION ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-422, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Grea... |
| Date March 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-580R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 25, 2008 The Honorable Solomon P. Ortiz Chairman The Honorable J. Randy Forbes Ranking Member Subcommittee on Readiness Committee on Armed Forces House of Representatives Subject: DOD Personnel Clearances: Questions for the Record Related to the Quality and Timeliness of Clearances On February 13, 2008, Mr. Jack Edwards—an... |
| Date March 17, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-557R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 17, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense Since 2001, Congress has provided the Department of Defense (DOD) with hundreds of billions of dollars in supplemental and annual appropriations for military operations in support of the Global War on Terror... |
| 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 14, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-398 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives TRAFFIC SAFETY Grants Generally Address Key Safety Issues, Despite State Eligibility and Management Difficulties GAO-08-398 March 2008 TRAFFIC SAFETY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-398, a report to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, ... |
| Date March 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-587T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Thursday, March 13, 2008 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives “The Government Accountability Office (GAO) Act of 2007” (H.R. 3268), and Other GAO Reforms
State... |
| Date March 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-383 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDIA OWNERSHIP Economic Factors Influence the Number of Media Outlets in Local Markets, While Ownership by Minorities and Women Appears Limited and Is Difficult to Assess GAO-08-383 March 2008 MEDIA OW... |
| 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-08-560T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives MINERAL REVENUES Data Management Problems and Reliance on SelfReported Data for Compliance Efforts Put MMS Royalty Collections at Risk
Statement of Fr... |
| Date March 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-488T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY DHS Improved its RiskBased Grant Programs’ Allocation and Management Methods, But Measuring Programs’ Impact on National Capabilities Remains a... |
| Date March 7, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-408 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS 2009 Is a Critical Juncture for the Army’s Future Combat System GAO-08-408 March 2008 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-408, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability 2009 Is a Critical Juncture for the Army's Future Combat Syste... |
| Date March 7, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-169 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to the Committee on Armed Services, U. S. Senate DEFENSE CONTRACTING Additional Personal Conflict of Interest Safeguards Needed for Certain DOD Contractor Employees GAO-08-169 March 2008 DEFENSE CONTRACTING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-169, a report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Relia... |
| 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 March 6, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-563T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, March 6, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate HOUSING GOVERNMENTSPONSORED ENTERPRISES A Single Regulator Will Better Ensure Safety and Soundness and Mission Achievement
Statement of William B. Shear, Director Financial Markets and Commun... |
| Date March 6, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-555T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Thursday, March 6, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate HOSPITAL QUALITY DATA Issues and Challenges Related to How Hospitals Submit Data and How CMS Ensures Data Reliability
Statement for the Record Linda T. Kohn, Acting Director Health Care GAO-08-555T March 6, 2008 HOSPITAL... |
| Date March 6, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-342 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE MANAGEMENT More Transparency Needed over the Financial and Human Capital Operations of the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization GAO-08-342 March 2008 DEFENSE MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-342, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliabilit... |
| Date March 3, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-444R |
Title
A United States Government Accountability Office Washington, D.C. 20548 March 3, 2008 The Honorable Claude M. Kicklighter Inspector General Department of Defense Subject: Defense Travel System: Validity of Travel Payments Statistical Sampling in Question Dear Mr. Kicklighter In response to a congressional mandate to assess the reasons why the Department of Defense (DOD) is not fully in compliance ... |
| Date Feb. 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-326 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to Congressional Committees FINANCIAL AUDIT American Battle Monuments Commission’s Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2007 and 2006 GAO-08-326 a February 2008 FINANCIAL AUDIT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-326, a report to Senate and House Committees on Veterans' Affairs Accountability Integrity Reliability American Batt... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-503T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Thursday, February 28, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives POSTAL REFORM LAW Early Transition Is Promising, but Challenges to Successful Implementation Remai... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-352T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Wednesday, February 27, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Intelligence Community Management, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, House of Representatives PERSONNEL CLEARANCES Key Factors to Consider in Efforts to Reform Security Clearance Processes
Statement of Brenda S. Farrell, Di... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-421R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 27, 2008 The Honorable James L. Oberstar Chairman Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives Subject: Transportation Safety: Medical Certification and Background Check Requirements for Pilots, Vessel Masters, and Commercial Drivers Vary Dear Mr. Chairman, Federal laws and regulations require t... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-515T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EST Wednesday, February 27, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives FEDERAL ACQUISITION Oversight Plan Needed to Help Implement Acquisition Advisory Panel’s Recommendations
Sta... |
| Date Feb. 26, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-491T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EST Tuesday, February 26, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, House Committee on Science and Technology AVIATION WEATHER Services at Key Aviation Facilities Lack Performance Measures, but Improvement Efforts Are Under Way
Statement of David A. Powner, Director Information ... |
| Date Feb. 26, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-295R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 26, 2008 Report to the Congress Subject: The Judgment Fund: Status of Reimbursements Required by the No FEAR Act and Contract Disputes Act The Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation (No FEAR) Act of 20021 has, since October 1, 2003, required federal agencies to reimburse the Judgment Fund for... |
