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| Date Oct. 7, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-2 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters TANF AND CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMS Increased Data Sharing Could Improve Access to Benefits and Services GAO-12-2 October 2011 TANF AND CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMS
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Increased Data Sharing Could Improve Access to Benefits and Services
Highlights of GAO-12-2, a report... |
| Date June 7, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-400 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2011 Report to the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate RETIREMENT INCOME Ensuring Income throughout Retirement Requires Difficult Choices GAO-11-400 June 2011 RETIREMENT INCOME
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Ensuring Income throughout Retirement Requires Difficult Choices
Highlights of GAO-11-400, a report to the C... |
| 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 Oct. 18, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-79 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2010 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives PRIVATE PENSIONS Changes Needed to Better Protect Multiemployer Pension Benefits GAO-11-79 October 2010 PRIVATE PENSIONS
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Changes Needed to Better Protect Multiemployer Pension Benefits
Highlights of GAO-11-79... |
| Date May 6, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-692T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 6, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE TRUST FUNDS Long-standing State Financing Policies Have Increased Risk of Insolvency
Statement of Andrew Sherrill, Director Ed... |
| Date April 28, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-632R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 28, 2010 The Honorable Herb Kohl Chairman Special Committee on Aging United States Senate Subject: Retirement Income: Challenges for Ensuring Income throughout Retirement Dear Mr. Chairman: As the life expectancy of Americans continues to increase, the risk that retirees will outlive their assets is a growing challenge. 1 To... |
| Date April 15, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-586T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 15, 2010 Testimony Before the Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Better Planning Needed to Improve Service Delivery
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Managing Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security GAO-10-586T Apri... |
| Date April 14, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-440 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2010 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE TRUST FUNDS Long-standing State Financing Policies Have Increased Risk of Insolvency GAO-10-440 April 2010 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE TRUST FUNDS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-440, a repo... |
| Date Dec. 7, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-101R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 December 7, 2009 The Honorable Herb Kohl Chairman Special Committee on Aging United States Senate Subject: Social Security: Options to Protect Benefits for Vulnerable Groups When Addressing Program Solvency Dear Mr. Chairman: For over 70 years, Social Security has been the foundation of retirement income for American workers and t... |
| Date Nov. 13, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-62 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2009 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY AND VETERANS’ BENEFITS Analysis of VA Compensation Levels for Survivors of Veterans and Servicemembers GAO-10-62 November 2009 MILITARY AND VETERANS’ BENEFITS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-62, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Analysis of VA Com... |
| Date May 4, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-696T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 4, 2006 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE Enhancing Program Performance by Focusing on Improper Payments and Reemployment Services
Statement of Sigurd R. Nilsen, Director Education, Workf... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-44SP |
Title
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| Date Sept. 16, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-955 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2005 Report to Congressional Committees FEDERAL PENSIONS Judicial Survivors’ Annuities System Costs GAO-05-955 a September 2005 FEDERAL PENSIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-955, a report to the Senate and House Committees on the Judiciary Accountability Integrity Reliability Judicial Survivors’ Annuities System Costs Why GAO Did ... |
| Date May 17, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-706T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 17, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY Societal Changes Add Challenges to Program Protections
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security GAO-05-706T ... |
| Date May 2, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-193SP |
Title
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE Social Security REFORM Answers to Key Questions GAO-05-193SP May 2005 CONTENTS
PREFACE
I. BASICALLY, HOW DOES SOCIAL SECURITY WORK NOW?
1. How did Social Security get started? 2. What are Social Security’s goals? 3. How well has Social Security worked? Figure 1: Poverty Rates for Elderly Have Declined Faster than for Other Groups 4. What are the sou... |
| Date April 11, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-221 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2005 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives MEANS-TESTED PROGRAMS Information on Program Access Can Be an Important Management Tool GAO-05-221 March 2005 MEANS-TESTED PROGRAMS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-221, a report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on the Budget, House of Repre... |
| Date Feb. 9, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-318T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, February 9, 2005 Testimony
Before the Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives LONG-TERM FISCAL ISSUES The Need for Social Security Reform
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-05-318T a February 9, 2005 LONG-TERM FISCAL ISSUES Highlights
Hig... |
| Date Feb. 3, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-303T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Thursday, February 3, 2005 Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate SOCIAL SECURITY Long-Term Challenges Warrant Early Action Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-05-303T February 3, 2005 SOCIAL SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-303T, ... |
| Date June 15, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-747 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters SOCIAL SECURITY Distribution of Benefits and Taxes Relative to Earnings Level GAO-04-747 June 2004 SOCIAL SECURITY Distribution of Benefits and Taxes Relative to Earnings Level Highlights of GAO-04-747, a report to congressional requesters Under the current Social Security benefit formula, retired workers rece... |
| Date June 15, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-872T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, June 15, 2004 Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate SOCIAL SECURITY Reform Proposals Could Have a Variety of Effects on Distribution of Benefits and Payroll Taxes
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-04-872T June 15, 2004 SOCIAL SECURIT... |
| Date Dec. 17, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-200R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 December 17, 2003 The Honorable Earl Pomeroy Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Oversight Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Private Pensions: Timely and Accurate Information Is Needed to Identify and Track Frozen Defined Benefit Plans Dear Mr. Pomeroy: While private-sector pensions help millions of Americ... |
| Date Nov. 14, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-222 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters NATIONAL EMERGENCY GRANTS Services to Dislocated Workers Hampered by Delays in Grant Awards, but Labor Is Initiating Actions to Improve Grant Award Process GAO-04-222 Contents Letter Appendix I Briefing Slides 1 5 Appendix II Listing of Surveyed States Awarded a Regular Grant 23 Appendix III Summary of Fun... |
| Date Sept. 16, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-849 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to the Commissioner of Social Security SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME Progress Made in Detecting and Recovering Overpayments, but Management Attention Should Continue GAO-02-849 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Overpayment Deterrence and Detection Are Receiving Additional Emphasis but Some Weaknesses Remain Overpayment Reco... |
| Date July 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-962T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EDT Thursday July 25, 2002 SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME Status of Efforts to Improve Overpayment Detection and Recovery
Statement of Robert E. Robertson, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Secu... |
| Date July 18, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-914T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Benefits, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST, Thursday, July 18, 2002 MILITARY AND VETERANS’ BENEFITS Observations on the Transition Assistance Program
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issue... |
| Date June 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-820T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2002 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE Enhanced Focus on Program Integrity Could Reduce Overpayments
Statement by Sigurd R. Nilsen, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GAO-0... |
| Date June 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-661 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters WELFARE REFORM Federal Oversight of State and Local Contracting Can Be Strengthened GAO-02-661 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background TANF-Funded Contracts Exceed $1.5 Billion Nationally and Cover an Array of Services HHS Relies Primarily on State Single Audit Reports to Oversee TANF Contracting but Does ... |
| Date April 10, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-615T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m., EDT Wednesday, April 10, 2002 WELFARE REFORM States Provide TANFFunded Work Support Services to Many LowIncome Families Who Do Not Receive Cash Assistance
Statement of Cynthia M. Fagnoni, Managing Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GAO-02-61... |
| Date April 9, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-225 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters PRIVATE PENSIONS Improving Worker Coverage and Benefits GAO-02-225 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Ability of Reforms to Expand Pension Coverage and Benefits May Be Limited Improving Retirement Income Outside the Single-Employer Voluntary Pension System Involves Tradeoffs and Challenges Concluding... |
| Date April 5, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-564 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives WELFARE REFORM States Provide TANF-Funded Services to Many Low-Income Families Who Do Not Receive Cash Assistance GAO-02-564 a A United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 April 5, 2002 The Honorable... |
| Date Dec. 10, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-288T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 10, 2001 SOCIAL SECURITY Issues in Evaluating Reform Proposals
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GAO-02-288T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: Thank you for inviting me here today as yo... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-62 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2001 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY Program’s Role in Helping Ensure Income Adequacy GAO-02-62 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Social Security Has Focused on Reducing Dependency From its Inception No Single Measure Gives Complete Picture... |
| Date Jan. 24, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-35 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2001 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM Potential Effects on SSA’s Disability Programs and Beneficiaries GAO-01-35 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: The Social Security Reform Proposals and Their Pro... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-261 |
Title
D01261.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 11:46 AM United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2001 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks
Social Security Administration GAO-01-261 D01261.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 11:46 AM D01261.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 11:46 AM Contents Letter Overview Major Performance and Accounta... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-179 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2000 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Longstanding Problems in SSA’s Letters to the Public Need to Be Fixed GAO/HEHS-00-179 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 30 33 36 Appendix II: Comments From the Social S... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-205 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EST Tuesday, September 26, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION SSA’s Letters to the Public Remain Difficult to Understand
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Associate Director Education, Workforce, and I... |
| Date Feb. 10, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS/AIMD-00-75 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 10, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittees on Human Resources and Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SSA CUSTOMER SERVICE Broad Service Delivery Plan Needed to Address Future Challenges
Statement of Cynthia M. Fagnoni, Director Education, Workforce, and... |
| Date Nov. 22, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-00-2 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1999 Report to Congressional Committees SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME Incentive Payments Have Reduced Benefit Overpayments to Prisoners GAO/HEHS-00-2 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279541 November 22, 1999 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman The Honorable... |
| Date Sept. 15, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-151 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1999 Report to the Honorable Henry A. Waxman, Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME Additional Actions Needed to Reduce Program Vulnerability to Fraud and Abuse GAO/HEHS-99-151 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human ... |
| Date Aug. 27, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-112 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1999 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM Implications of Raising the Retirement Age GAO/HEHS-99-112 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-282269 August 27, 1999 The Honorable Charles E. Grassl... |
| Date June 28, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-99 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1999 Report to Congressional Committees SSI CHILDREN Multiple Factors Affect Families’ Costs for Disability-Related Services GAO/HEHS-99-99 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-276532 June 28, 1999 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman The Honorable Daniel Patrick... |
| Date June 28, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-103 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1999 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, and the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME Progress Made in Implementing Welfare Reform Changes; More Action Needed GAO/HEHS-99-103 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-2... |
| Date Feb. 3, 1999 |
Report No. T-HEHS-99-51 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME Long-Standing Issues Require More Active Management and Program Oversight
Statement of Cynthia M. Fagnoni, Director Income Security Issues Health... |
| Date Jan. 12, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-11 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 1999 Report to the Committees on Finance, U.S. Senate, and Ways and Means, House of Representatives SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME Increase Receipt and Reporting of Child Support Could Reduce Payments GAO/HEHS-99-11 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-279807 January 12,... |
| Date Sept. 18, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-198 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1998 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY SSA Making Progress in Conducting Continuing Disability Reviews GAO/HEHS-98-198 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human... |
| Date Sept. 14, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-158 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1998 Report to the Commissioner of Social Security SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME Action Needed on Long-Standing Problems Affecting Program Integrity GAO/HEHS-98-158 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278097 September 14, 1998 The Honorable Kenneth S. Apfel Commissio... |
| Date Aug. 1, 1998 |
Report No. AA-98-11(3) |
Title
United St&es General Account&g-Office GAO.
August 1998 _I Health Education D.j.esidn and Human Services ‘. Income Security Issue
Active Assignments GAO/AA-98-11(a) (b(033/011g51 ’ Foreword This report was prepared primarily to inform Congressional members and key staff of ongoing assignments in the General Accounting Office’s Income Security issue area. This report contains assignments that ... |
| Date July 15, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-207 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 1998 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, United States Senate SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM Raising Retirement Ages Improves Program Solvency but May Cause Hardship for Some
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Income Security Issues Health Education, and Human Services Divisio... |
