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Date April 15, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-685T Title

2010 Census: Census at Critical Juncture for Implementing Risk Reduction Strategies

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:15 p.m. EDT Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate 2010 CENSUS Census at Critical Juncture for Implementing Risk Reduction Strategies Statement of Mathew Scirè Director, Strategic Issues David A. Powner Director, Information Technology...
Date April 15, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-651T Title

Transportation Security: Efforts to Strengthen Aviation and Surface Transportation Security Continue to Progress, but More Work Remains

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives TRANSPORTATION SECURITY Efforts to Strengthen Aviation and Surface Transportation Security Continue to Progress, but More Work...
Date April 15, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-627SP Title

Highlights of a Forum Convened by the Comptroller General of the United States: Strengthening the Use of Risk Management Principles in Homeland Security

STRENGTHENING THE USE OF RISK MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES IN HOMELAND SECURITY April 2008 GAO-08-627SP April 2008 HIGHLIGHTS OF A GAO FORUM Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-627SP, a GAO forum Accountability Integrity Reliability Strengthening the Use of Risk Management Principles in Homeland Security Why GAO Convened This Forum From the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to Hurricane Katrina, homel...
Date April 10, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-638T Title

Defense Acquisitions: 2009 Review of Future Combat System Is Critical to Program's Direction

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-08-644T Title

Internet Sales: Undercover Purchases on eBay and Craigslist Reveal a Market for Sensitive and Stolen U.S. Military Items

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 10, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives INTERNET SALES Undercover Purchases on eBay and Craigslist Reveal a Market for Sensitive and Stolen U.S. Military Items Statem...
Date April 9, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-659T Title

Census 2010: Census at Critical Juncture for Implementing Risk Reduction Strategies

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, House of Representatives CENSUS 2010 Census at Critical Juncture for Implementing Risk Reduction Strategies Statement of Mathew ScirĂ...
Date April 9, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-646T Title

Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made in Implementation of Management Functions, but More Work Remains

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Progress Made in Implementation of Management Functions, but More Work Remains Statement of Norman J. Rab...
Date April 9, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-513R Title

United Nations: Renovation Schedule Accelerated after Delays, but Risks Remain in Key Areas

United States Government Accountability Office GAO April 2008 Correspondence to the Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate UNITED NATIONS Renovation Schedule Accelerated after Delays, but Risks Remain in Key Areas GAO-08-513R April 2008 UNITED NATIONS Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-513R, a correspondence to the Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability ...
Date April 8, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-424 Title

Mine Safety: Additional Guidance and Oversight of Mines' Emergency Response Plans Would Improve the Safety of Underground Coal Miners

United States Government Accountability Office GAO April 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives MINE SAFETY Additional Guidance and Oversight of Mines’ Emergency Response Plans Would Improve the Safety of Underground Coal Miners GAO-08-424 April 2008 MINE SAFETY Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-424, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Education ...
Date April 3, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-186T Title

NASA: Ares I and Orion Project Risks and Key Indicators to Measure Progress

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 3, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives NASA Ares I and Orion Project Risks and Key Indicators to Measure Progress Statement of Cristina T. Chaplain, Director Acquisition and Sourcing Manageme...
Date April 2, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-373R Title

Defense Critical Infrastructure: DOD's Risk Analysis of Its Critical Infrastructure Omits Highly Sensitive Assets

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 2, 2008 The Honorable Solomon P. Ortiz Chairman The Honorable J. Randy Forbes Ranking Member Subcommittee on Readiness Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives The Honorable William T. Akin House of Representatives Subject: Defense Critical Infrastructure: DOD’s Risk Analysis of Its Critical Infrastructure Omit...
Date April 1, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-628T Title

Federal Compensation Programs: Perspectives on Four Programs for Individuals Injured by Exposure to Harmful Substances

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, April 1, 2008 Testimony Before Congressional Subcommittees, Committee on Judiciary, U.S. House of Representatives FEDERAL COMPENSATION PROGRAMS Perspectives on Four Programs for Individuals Injured by Exposure to Harmful Substances Statement of Anne-Marie Lasowski, Acting Director, Educat...
Date March 31, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-467SP Title

Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs

United States Government Accountability Office GAO March 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs GAO-08-467SP a March 2008 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-467SP, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs Why GAO Did This Study This report is GAOâ...
Date March 27, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-431R Title

Defense Space Activities: National Security Space Strategy Needed to Guide Future DOD Space Efforts

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 27, 2008 The Honorable Bill Nelson Chairman The Honorable Jeff Sessions Ranking Member Subcommittee on Strategic Forces Committee on Armed Services United States Senate Subject: Defense Space Activities: National Security Space Strategy Needed to Guide Future DOD Space Efforts The United States depends on space assets to sup...
Date March 26, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-360 Title

Defense Contracting: Army Case Study Delineates Concerns with Use of Contractors as Contract Specialists

United States Government Accountability Office GAO March 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE CONTRACTING Army Case Study Delineates Concerns with Use of Contractors as Contract Specialists GAO-08-360 March 2008 DEFENSE CONTRACTING Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-360, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Army Case Study Delineates Concerns with Use o...
Date March 26, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-391 Title

Antidumping and Countervailing Duties: Congress and Agencies Should Take Additional Steps to Reduce Substantial Shortfalls in Duty Collection

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 14, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-333 Title

Governmentwide Purchase Cards: Actions Needed to Strengthen Internal Controls to Reduce Fraudulent, Improper, and Abusive Purchases

United States Government Accountability Office GAO March 2008 Report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate GOVERNMENTWIDE PURCHASE CARDS Actions Needed to Strengthen Internal Controls to Reduce Fraudulent, Improper, and Abusive Purchases GAO-08-333 March 2008 GOVERNMENTWIDE PURCHASE CARDS Highlights Highlights of GAO-0...
Date March 12, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-571T Title

Information Security: Progress Reported, but Weaknesses at Federal Agencies Persist

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-08-488T Title

Homeland Security: DHS Improved its Risk-Based Grant Programs' Allocation and Management Methods, But Measuring Programs' Impact on National Capabilities Remains a Challenge

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 11, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-572T Title

Defense Management: DOD Needs to Reexamine Its Extensive Reliance on Contractors and Continue to Improve Management and Oversight

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m. EDT Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE MANAGEMENT DOD Needs to Reexamine Its Extensive Reliance on Contractors and Continue to Improve Management and Oversight Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller Genera...
Date March 11, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-569T Title

Joint Strike Fighter: Impact of Recent Decisions on Program Risks

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Testimony before the Subcommittees on Air and Land Forces, and Seapower and Expeditionary Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER Impact of Recent Decisions on Program Risks Statement of Michael Sullivan, Director Acquisition and S...
Date March 11, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-388 Title

Joint Strike Fighter: Recent Decisions by DOD Add to Program Risks

United States Government Accountability Office GAO March 2008 Report to Congressional Committees JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER Recent Decisions by DOD Add to Program Risks GAO-08-388 March 2008 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-388, a report to Congressional Committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Recent Decisions by DOD Add to Program Risks Why GAO Did This Study The Joint Strik...
Date March 7, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-408 Title

Defense Acquisitions: 2009 Is a Critical Juncture for the Army's Future Combat System

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

Defense Contracting: Additional Personal Conflict of Interest Safeguards Needed for Certain DOD Contractor Employees

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-08-420 Title

Business Systems Modernization: Internal Revenue Service's Fiscal Year 2008 Expenditure Plan

United States Government Accountability Office GAO March 2008 Report to Congressional Committees BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Internal Revenue Service’s Fiscal Year 2008 Expenditure Plan GAO-08-420 a March 2008 BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-420, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Internal Revenue Service's Fiscal Year 2008...
Date March 7, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-440 Title

Chemical Assessments: Low Productivity and New Interagency Review Process Limit the Usefulness and Credibility of EPA's Integrated Risk Information System

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 7, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-409 Title

Defense Acquisitions: Significant Challenges Ahead in Developing and Demonstrating Future Combat System's Network and Software

United States Government Accountability Office GAO March 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Significant Challenges Ahead in Developing and Demonstrating Future Combat System’s Network and Software GAO-08-409 March 2008 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-409, a report to Congressional Committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Significant Challenge...
Date March 6, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-563T Title

Housing Government-Sponsored Enterprises: A Single Regulator Will Better Ensure Safety and Soundness and Mission Achievement

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-08-542T Title

Homeland Security: DHS Has Taken Actions to Strengthen Border Security Programs and Operations, but Challenges Remain

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Thursday, March 6, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY DHS Has Taken Actions to Strengthen Border Security Programs and Operations, but Challenges Remain Statement of Richard M. Stana, Director Homeland...
Date March 5, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-531T Title

Coast Guard: Deepwater Program Management Initiatives and Key Homeland Security Missions

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives COAST GUARD Deepwater Program Management Initiatives and Key Homeland Security Missions Statement of John P. Hutton, Director Acquisition and Sourcing Management a...
Date March 5, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-315 Title

Military Base Realignments and Closures: Higher Costs and Lower Savings Projected for Implementing Two Key Supply-Related BRAC Recommendations

United States Government Accountability Office GAO March 2008 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY BASE REALIGNMENTS AND CLOSURES Higher Costs and Lower Savings Projected for Implementing Two Key Supply-Related BRAC Recommendations GAO-08-315 March 2008 Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-315, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability MILITARY BASE REALIGNMENTS A...
Date March 5, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-550T Title

Information Technology: Significant Problems of Critical Automation Program Contribute to Risks Facing 2010 Census

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Significant Problems of Critical Automation Program Contribute to Risks Facing 2010 Census Statement of David A. Powner Director, Information Technology Manageme...
Date Feb. 29, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-413T Title

Intelligence Reform: GAO Can Assist the Congress and the Intelligence Community on Management Reform Initiatives

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Friday, February 29, 2008 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate INTELLIGENCE REFORM GAO Can Assist the Congress and the Intelligence Communit...
Date Feb. 26, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-284 Title

Federal Workers' Compensation: Better Data and Management Strategies Would Strengthen Efforts to Prevent and Address Improper Payments

United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to Congressional Committees FEDERAL WORKERS’ COMPENSATION Better Data and Management Strategies Would Strengthen Efforts to Prevent and Address Improper Payments GAO-08-284 February 2008 FEDERAL WORKERS’ COMPENSATION Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-284, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliabil...
Date Feb. 14, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-496T Title

Information Security: Although Progress Reported, Federal Agencies Need to Resolve Significant Deficiencies

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:30 am EST Thursday, February 14, 2008 Testimony Before Congressional Subcommittees Committee on Oversight and Government Reform House of Representatives INFORMATION SECURITY Although Progress Reported, Federal Agencies Need to Resolve Significant Deficiencies Statement of Gregory C. Wilshusen Director, Inform...
Date Feb. 14, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-497T Title

Military Readiness: Impact of Current Operations and Actions Needed to Rebuild Readiness of U.S. Ground Forces

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EST Thursday, February 14, 2008 Testimony Before the Armed Services Committee House of Representatives MILITARY READINESS Impact of Current Operations and Actions Needed to Rebuild Readiness of U.S. Ground Forces Statement of Sharon L. Pickup, Director Defense Capabilities and Management GAO-08-497T F...
Date Feb. 13, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-457T Title

Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made in Implementation of Management and Mission Functions, but More Work Remains

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Progress Made in Implementation of Management and Mission Functions, but More Work Remains Statement of David M. Walker Comptro...
Date Feb. 13, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-481T Title

Runway Safety: Progress on Reducing Runway Incursions Impeded by Leadership, Technology, and Other Challenges

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives RUNWAY SAFETY Progress on Reducing Runway Incursions Impeded by Leadership, Technology, and Other Challenges Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Ph.D. ...
Date Feb. 12, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-221 Title

Head Start: A More Comprehensive Risk Management Strategy and Data Improvements Could Further Strengthen Program Oversight

United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters HEAD START A More Comprehensive Risk Management Strategy and Data Improvements Could Further Strengthen Program Oversight GAO-08-221 February 2008 HEAD START Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-221, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability A More Comprehensive Risk Manag...
Date Feb. 12, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-433T Title

Wildland Fire Management: Federal Agencies Lack Key Long- and Short-Term Management Strategies for Using Program Funds Effectively

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT Federal Agencies Lack Key Long- and Short-Term Management Strategies for Using Program Funds Effectively State...
Date Feb. 8, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-276 Title

VA Health Care: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Screening and Evaluation Implemented for OEF/OIF Veterans, but Challenges Remain

United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters VA HEALTH CARE Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Screening and Evaluation Implemented for OEF/OIF Veterans, but Challenges Remain GAO-08-276 February 2008 VA HEALTH CARE Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-276, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Mild Traumatic Brain Inju...
Date Feb. 8, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-44 Title

Highway Public-Private Partnerships: More Rigorous Up-front Analysis Could Better Secure Potential Benefits and Protect the Public Interest

United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters HIGHWAY PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS More Rigorous Up-front Analysis Could Better Secure Potential Benefits and Protect the Public Interest GAO-08-44 February 2008 HIGHWAY PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-44, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Rel...
Date Feb. 8, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-476T Title

Homeland Security: Preliminary Observations on the Federal Protective Service's Efforts to Protect Federal Property

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. EST Friday, February 8, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY Preliminary Observations on the Federal Protective Service’s Efforts to Protect...
Date Feb. 6, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-439R Title

National Defense: The Department of Defense's Civilian Human Capital Strategic Plan Does Not Meet Most Statutory Requirements

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 6, 2008 The Honorable Carl Levin Chairman The Honorable John McCain Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services United States Senate The Honorable Ike Skelton Chairman The Honorable Duncan Hunter Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: The Department of Defense’s Civilian Human Capita...
Date Feb. 1, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-347R Title

Transmission Lines: Issues Associated with High-Voltage Direct-Current Transmission Lines along Transportation Rights of Way

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 1, 2008 Congressional Addressees Subject: Transmission Lines: Issues Associated with High-Voltage Direct-Current Transmission Lines along Transportation Rights of Way Electricity is central to the national economy and the daily lives of many Americans, powering homes, businesses, and industries. Today, an extensive system...
Date Jan. 31, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-403 Title

Nuclear Security: Action May Be Needed to Reassess the Security of NRC-Licensed Research Reactors

United States Government Accountability Office GAO January 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives NUCLEAR SECURITY Action May Be Needed to Reassess the Security of NRCLicensed Research Reactors GAO-08-403 January 2008 NUCLEAR SECURITY Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-403, a repo...
Date Jan. 31, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-345 Title

Office of Personnel Management: Improvements Needed to Ensure Successful Retirement Systems Modernization

United States Government Accountability Office GAO January 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Improvements Needed to Ensure Successful Retirement Systems Modernization GAO-08-345 January 2008 OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-345, a report to the Subcommit...
Date Jan. 29, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-435T Title

Federal Oversight of Food Safety: FDA's Food Protection Plan Proposes Positive First Steps, but Capacity to Carry Them Out Is Critical

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives FEDERAL OVERSIGHT OF FOOD SAFETY FDA’s Food Protection Plan Proposes Positive First Steps, but Capacity to Carry Them Out Is Critical Statement ...
Date Jan. 25, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-269 Title

Defense Contracting: Contract Risk a Key Factor in Assessing Excessive Pass-Through Charges

United States Government Accountability Office GAO January 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE CONTRACTING Contract Risk a Key Factor in Assessing Excessive Pass-Through Charges GAO-08-269 January 2008 DEFENSE CONTRACTING Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-269, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Contract Risk a Key Factor in Assessing Excessive Pass-...
Date Jan. 25, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-187 Title

Supply Chain Security: Examinations of High-Risk Cargo at Foreign Seaports Have Increased, but Improved Data Collection and Performance Measures Are Needed

United States Government Accountability Office GAO January 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY Examinations of HighRisk Cargo at Foreign Seaports Have Increased, but Improved Data Collection and Performance Measures Are Needed GAO-08-187 January 2008 SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-187, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Re...