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| Date Sept. 29, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-922 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters UNITED NATIONS Improved Reporting and Member States’ Consensus Needed for Food and Agriculture Organization’s Reform Plan GAO-11-922 September 2011 UNITED NATIONS
Improved Reporting and Member States’ Consensus Needed for Food and Agriculture Organization’s Reform Plan Highlights of GAO-11-... |
| Date Sept. 29, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-921R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 29, 2011 The Honorable Collin C. Peterson Ranking Member Committee on Agriculture House of Representatives Subject: USDA’s Application of Administrative PAYGO to Its Mandatory Spending Programs Dear Mr. Peterson: In fiscal year 2010, about 80 percent of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) total outlays of abo... |
| Date July 20, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-586 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2011 Report to Congressional Committees USDA SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Management and Oversight Improvements Are Needed GAO-11-586 July 2011 USDA SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Management and Oversight Improvements Are Needed
Highlights of GAO-11-586, a report to congressional committees Why GAO Did This Study
... |
| Date June 23, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-636 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters INTERNATIONAL FOOD ASSISTANCE Funding Development Projects through the Purchase, Shipment, and Sale of U.S. Commodities Is Inefficient and Can Cause Adverse Market Impacts GAO-11-636 June 2011 INTERNATIONAL FOOD ASSISTANCE
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Funding Development Projects through... |
| Date June 23, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-779T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 23, 2011 Statement for the Record To the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, U.S. Senate U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE More Effective Management and Performance Can Help Implementation of the Farm Bill
Statement for the Record by Lisa Shames, Director, Natural Resourc... |
| Date June 1, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-714T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs, Stimulus Oversight and Government Spending, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Rev... |
| Date May 19, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-544 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FEEDING USDA’s Oversight of the McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program Needs Improvement GAO-11-544 May 2011 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FEEDING
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability USDA’s Oversight of the McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program Needs Improvement
Highlights o... |
| Date April 14, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-286 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters SEAFOOD SAFETY FDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Imported Seafood and Better Leverage Limited Resources GAO-11-286 April 2011 SEAFOOD SAFETY
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability FDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Imported Seafood and Better Leverage Limited Resources
Highlights of GAO-11-286, a ... |
| Date March 18, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-289 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2011 Report to Congressional Committees FEDERAL FOOD SAFETY OVERSIGHT Food Safety Working Group Is a Positive First Step but Governmentwide Planning Is Needed to Address Fragmentation GAO-11-289 March 2011 FEDERAL FOOD SAFETY OVERSIGHT
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Food Safety Working Group Is a Positive First Step but Governm... |
| Date March 18, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-474R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 18, 2011 Congressional Addressees: Subject: List of Selected Federal Programs That Have Similar or Overlapping Objectives, Provide Similar Services, or Are Fragmented Across Government Missions This report supplements our March 1, 2011, report Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dol... |
| Date March 3, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-441T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Thursday, March 3, 2011 Testimony Before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Revenue
Statement of Gene L. Dodaro Comptroller General of the United States GAO-11-441T Mr. Chairman, ... |
| Date March 1, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-318SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2011 Report to Congressional Addressees Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Revenue GAO-11-318SP Contents Letter Section I GAO Identified Areas of Potential Duplication, Overlap, and Fragmentation, Which, if Effectively Addressed, Could Provide Financial and Other Benefits 1 5 S... |
| Date Feb. 15, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-345 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2011 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives CLIMATE CHANGE ISSUES Options for Addressing Challenges to Carbon Offset Quality GAO-11-345 February 2011 CLIMATE CHANGE ISSUES
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Options for Addressing Challenges to Carbon Offset Quality
Highligh... |
| Date Nov. 4, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-37 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS USDA Could Enhance Pesticide and Fertilizer Usage Data, Improve Outreach, and Better Leverage Resources GAO-11-37 November 2010 AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability USDA Could Enhance Pesticide and Fertilizer Usage Data, Improve Outreach, and Bet... |
| Date July 15, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-932T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 15, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Committee on Appropriations AFGHANISTAN DEVELOPMENT USAID Continues to Face Challenges in Managing and Overseeing U.S. Development Assistance Programs
Statement of Charles Michael Johnson ... |
| Date July 14, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-368 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2010 Report to Congressional Addressees AFGHANISTAN DEVELOPMENT Enhancements to Performance Management and Evaluation Efforts Could Improve USAID’s Agricultural Programs GAO-10-368 a July 2010 AFGHANISTAN DEVELOPMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-368, a report to congressional addressees Accountability Integrity Reliability Enhancements t... |
| Date July 14, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-756SP |
Title
Afghanistan Development: Poverty and Major Crop Production (GAO-10-756SP), an E-supplement to GAO-10-368 Read the Full Report: Afghanistan Development: Enhancements to Performance Management and Evaluation Efforts Could Improve USAID’s Agricultural Programs (GAO-10-368) Table of Contents Background Information ......................................................................................... |
| Date June 4, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-548 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters USDA CROP DISASTER PROGRAMS Lessons Learned Can Improve Implementation of New Crop Assistance Program GAO-10-548 June 2010 USDA CROP DISASTER PROGRAMS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-548, a report to Congressional Requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Lessons Learned Can Improve Implementation... |
| Date March 11, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-494T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EST Thursday, March 11, 2010 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY Progress toward a U.S. Governmentwide Strategy Is Under Way, but Approach Has ... |
| Date March 11, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-352 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2010 Report to Congressional Committees GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY U.S. Agencies Progressing on Governmentwide Strategy, but Approach Faces Several Vulnerabilities GAO-10-352 March 2010 GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-352, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability U.S. Agencies Progressing on Go... |
| Date Oct. 29, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-212T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, October 29, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives INTERNATIONAL FOOD ASSISTANCE A U.S. Governmentwide Strategy Could Accelerate Progress toward Global Food Security
Statement of Thomas Melito, Director In... |
| Date Oct. 20, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-83SP |
Title
U.S. Department of Agriculture: Charges to Agencies and Offices for Centrally Provided (Greenbook) Programs for Fiscal Years 1999 through 2009 (GAO-10-83SP), an E-supplement to GAO-10-82
Read the Full Report: U.S. Department of Agriculture: Internal Control Would Improve Accountability for Certain Centrally Provided (Greenbook) Programs (GAO-10-82) Background Information Instructions for Viewing T... |
| Date Oct. 20, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-82 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2009 Report to Congressional Committees U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Internal Control Would Improve Accountability for Certain Centrally Provided (Greenbook) Programs GAO-10-82 October 2009 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-82, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Internal... |
| Date Sept. 28, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-980 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2009 Report to Congressional Committees INTERNATIONAL FOOD ASSISTANCE USAID Is Taking Actions to Improve Monitoring and Evaluation of Nonemergency Food Aid, but Weaknesses in Planning Could Impede Efforts GAO-09-980 September 2009 INTERNATIONAL FOOD ASSISTANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-980, a report to congressional committees Acco... |
| Date May 12, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-494 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2009 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives TELECOMMUNICATIONS Broadband Deployment Plan Should Include Performance Goals and Measures to Guide Federal Investment GAO-09-494 May 2009 TELECOMMUNICATIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-494, a report to Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House ... |
| Date April 29, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-650T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry, Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Recommendations and Options Available to the New Administration and Congress to Address LongSta... |
| Date March 25, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-528T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research, House Committee on Agriculture U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Improved Management Controls Can Enhance Effectiveness of Key Conservation Programs
Statement of Lisa Shames, Director Natural Re... |
| Date March 25, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-534T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives CLIMATE CHANGE Observations on Federal Efforts to Adapt to a Changing Climate
Statement of John Stephenson, Director Natural Resources & Environment GAO-... |
| Date Feb. 24, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-412T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives FEDERAL LAND MANAGEMENT Potential Effects and Factors to Consider in a Move of the Forest Service into the Department of the Interior
St... |
| Date Feb. 11, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-223 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL LAND MANAGEMENT Observations on a Possible Move of the Forest Service into the Department of the Interior GAO-09-223 February 2009 FEDERAL LAND MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-223, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Observations on a Possible... |
| Date Jan. 30, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-156R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 January 30, 2009 The Honorable Herb Kohl Chairman The Honorable Robert Bennett Ranking Member Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable Rosa L. DeLauro Chairwoman The Honorable Jack Kingston Ranking Member Subcom... |
| Date Oct. 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-67 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate FEDERAL FARM PROGRAMS USDA Needs to Strengthen Controls to Prevent Payments to Individuals Who Exceed Income Eligibility Limits GAO-09-67 October 2008 FEDERAL FARM PROGRAMS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-67, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Sena... |
| Date Oct. 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-62 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Recommendations and Options to Address Management Deficiencies in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights GAO-09-62 October 2008 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-62, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integri... |
| Date Sept. 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1177T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS EPA Needs More Information and a Clearly Defined Strategy to Protect Air and Water Quality
State... |
| Date Sept. 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1123 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Collaboration between SBA and USDA Could Be Improved GAO-08-1123 September 2008 RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1123, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Collaboration between SBA and USDA Could Be Improved ... |
| Date Sept. 4, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-944 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS EPA Needs More Information and a Clearly Defined Strategy to Protect Air and Water Quality from Pollutants of Concern GAO-08-944 September 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-944, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability CONCE... |
| Date July 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-415 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, U.S. Senate FOOD STAMP PROGRAM Options for Delivering Financial Incentives to Participants for Purchasing Targeted Foods GAO-08-415 July 2008 FOOD STAMP PROGRAM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-415, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and... |
| Date July 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1033T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM Recent Actions Are Positive Steps Toward More Effectively Guiding the Restoration Effort
Statement of Anu K.... |
| Date July 17, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1007R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 17, 2008 Congressional Requesters Subject: Food Insecurity Persists in Sub-Saharan Africa despite Efforts to Halve Hunger by 2015 At the 1996 World Food Summit (WFS) in Rome, the United States and more than 180 world leaders pledged to halve the total number of undernourished people worldwide from the 1990 1 level —a commit... |
| Date May 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-680 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters INTERNATIONAL FOOD SECURITY Insufficient Efforts by Host Governments and Donors Threaten Progress to Halve Hunger in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2015 GAO-08-680 May 2008 INTERNATIONAL FOOD SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-680, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability In... |
| Date May 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-657 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Agriculture Needs to Strengthen Management Practices for Stabilizing and Modernizing Its Farm Program Delivery Systems GAO-08-657 May 2008 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-657, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Agricultu... |
| Date May 14, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-755T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Management of Civil Rights Efforts Continues to Be Deficient Despite Years of Atte... |
| Date June 7, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-944T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Testimony Before the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 7, 2007 CROP INSURANCE Continuing Efforts Are Needed to Improve Program Integrity and Ensure Program Costs Are Reasonable
Statement of Robert A. Robi... |
| Date May 3, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-819T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 3, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives CROP INSURANCE Continuing Efforts Are Needed to Improve Program Integrity and Ensure Program Costs Are Reasonable
Statement of Lisa Shames, Acting Director Natural Resources and Enviro... |
| Date March 21, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-616T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, March 21, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry U.S. Senate FOREIGN ASSISTANCE U.S. Agencies Face Challenges to Improving the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Food Aid
Statement of Thomas Melito, Director International Affairs and Trade GAO-07-616T Ma... |
| Date March 5, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-379 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION Congress Faces Key Decisions as Efforts to Reach Doha Agreement Intensify GAO-07-379 March 2007 WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-379, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Congress Faces Key Decisions as Efforts to Rea... |
| Date Jan. 17, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-370T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Wednesday, January 17, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, U.S. Senate AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION USDA Should Improve Its Management of Key Conservation Programs to Ensure Payments Promote Environmental Goals
Statement of Lisa Shames, Acting Director Natural ... |
| Date Dec. 18, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-201 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2006 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE New Program for Farmers Provides Some Assistance, but Has Had Limited Participation and Low Program Expenditures GAO-07-201 Contents Letter Appendix I Briefing slides 1 7 Appendix II Cash Payment Formula 45 Appendix III GAO Contacts and Staff Acknowledgments ... |
| Date Sept. 22, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-969 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2006 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, U.S. Senate AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION USDA Should Improve Its Process for Allocating Funds to States for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program GAO-06-969 a September 2006 AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-969, a... |
| Date June 28, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-912R |
Title
Enclosure United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 28, 2006 The Honorable Saxby Chambliss Chairman Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry United States Senate Subject: Farm Loan Programs: GAO Reports on USDA Lending Practices Dear Mr. Chairman: This report responds to your request for information relating to the committee’s June 13, 2006, hearing on the ... |
