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Title |
| Date July 30, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-870R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Correspondence to the Ranking Member, Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate UNITED NATIONS Renovation Still Scheduled for Completion in 2013, but Risks to Its Schedule and Cost Remain GAO-09-870R a July 30, 2009 UNITED NATIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-870R, a report to Ranking Member, Richard G. Lugar Accountability Integrit... |
| Date July 29, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-442 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters IMPROPER PAYMENTS Significant Improvements Needed in DOD’s Efforts to Address Improper Payment and Recovery Auditing Requirements GAO-09-442 July 2009 IMPROPER PAYMENTS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-442, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Significant Improvemen... |
| Date July 21, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-906T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, July 21, 2009 Testimony Before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT Federal Agencies Have Taken Important Steps Forward, but Additional Action Is Needed to Address Remaining Challenges
Statement of Patricia Dalton, Managing Director Natural R... |
| Date July 15, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-696 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Mail Delivery Efficiency Has Improved, but Additional Actions Needed to Achieve Further Gains GAO-09-696 July 2009 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-696, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Mail Delivery Efficiency Has Improved,... |
| Date July 9, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-860T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 9, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate CLEAN AIR ACT Preliminary Observations on the Effectiveness and Costs of Mercury Control Technologies at Coal-Fired Power Plants
Statement of John B. Ste... |
| Date June 30, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-558R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 30, 2009 The Honorable John D. Rockefeller IV Chairman Subcommittee on Health Care Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Medicaid and CHIP: Opportunities Exist to Improve U.S. Insular Area Demographic Data That Could Be Used to Help Determine Federal Funding Dear Mr. Chairman: The five largest insular areas of th... |
| Date June 24, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-819T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Overview of Approaches to Control Prescription Drug Spending in Federal Programs
S... |
| Date June 15, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-542R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 15, 2009 The Honorable Mike Rogers Ranking Member Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response Committee on Homeland Security House of Representatives The Honorable Gus M. Bilirakis Ranking Member Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight Committee on Homeland Security House of Represen... |
| Date May 20, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-674T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Network Rightsizing Needed to Help Keep USPS Financially Viable
Statement of Phil... |
| Date May 19, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-400 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, May 19, 2009 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives INFORMATION SECURITY Agencies Make Progress in Implementation of Requirements, but Significant Weaknesses Pers... |
| Date May 13, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-322 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2009 Report to Congressional Committees BEST PRACTICES High Levels of Knowledge at Key Points Differentiate Commercial Shipbuilding from Navy Shipbuilding GAO-09-322 May 2009 BEST PRACTICES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-322, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability High Levels of Knowledge at Key Points Diffe... |
| Date May 7, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-328 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2009 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS OMB’s Financial Management Line of Business Initiative Continues but Future Success Remains Uncertai... |
| Date May 6, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-599 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Intelligent Mail Benefits May Not Be Achieved if Key Risks Are Not Addressed GAO-09-599 May 2009 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-599, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Intelligent Mail Benefits May Not Be Achieved if Key Risk... |
| Date April 23, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-553 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2009 Report to Congressional Committees AUTO INDUSTRY Summary of Government Efforts and Automakers’ Restructuring to Date GAO-09-553 April 2009 AUTO INDUSTRY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-553, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Summary of Government Efforts and Automakers’ Restructuring to Date Wh... |
| Date March 25, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-475T |
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 Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Escalating Financial Problems Require Major Cost Reductions to Limit Losses
Sta... |
| Date March 11, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-443T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, March 11, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives FOREST SERVICE Emerging Issues Highlight the Need to Address Persistent Management Challenges
Statement of Robin M. Nazzaro, Director Nat... |
| Date March 5, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-456T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Thursday, March 5, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives CLIMATE CHANGE Observations on the Potential Role of Carbon Offsets in Climate Change Legislation
Statement of John Stephenson, Director Natural Resources ... |
| Date March 4, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-144 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2009 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate EXPORT PROMOTION Commerce Needs Better Information to Evaluate Its FeeBased Programs and Customers GAO-09-144 March 2009 EXPORT PROMOTION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-144, a report to Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Commerce Nee... |
| Date March 4, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-148SP |
Title
Export Promotion: States’ Export Promotion Agency Survey (GAO-09-148SP), an E-supplement to GAO-09-144
Read the Full Report: Export Promotion: Commerce Needs Better Information to Evaluate Its Fee-Based Programs and Customers (GAO-09-144, March 2009) Background Information Instructions for Viewing This E-Supplement Background Information
This document presents information from a GAO survey of st... |
| Date March 2, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-306SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2009 Report to Congressional Committees NASA Assessments of Selected Large-Scale Projects GAO-09-306SP March 2009 NASA
Assessments of Selected Large-Scale Projects
Highlights of GAO-09-306SP, a report to congressional committees Why GAO Did This Study
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) plans to invest billions in the c... |
| Date March 2, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-3SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO Applied Research and Methods GAO Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide
Best Practices for Developing and Managing Capital Program Costs
March 2009 GAO-09-3SP Preface
The U.S. Government Accountability Office is responsible for, among other things, assisting the Congress in its oversight of the federal government, including agencies’ stewardship o... |
| Date Feb. 20, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-245 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS Considerations Regarding a Behind-the-Counter Drug Class GAO-09-245 February 2009 NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-245, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Considerations Regarding a Behind-the-Counter Drug Class Why GA... |
| Date Feb. 12, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-361T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at time 10 a.m. EST Thursday, February 12, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH The Department of Transportation Has Made Progress in Coordinating and Reviewing Its Research Activities
Statement of ... |
| Date Jan. 29, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-244R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 January 29, 2009 Congressional Committees Subject: Secure Border Initiative Fence Construction Costs Much of the United States’ 6,000 miles of international borders with Canada and Mexico remains vulnerable to illegal entry of aliens, criminals, and cargo. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) apprehends hundreds of thousand... |
| Date Jan. 28, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-332T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Wednesday, January 28, 2009 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 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Deteriorating Postal Finances Require Aggress... |
| Date Jan. 15, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-2SP |
Title
Serving the Congress and the Nation United States Government Accountability Office Citizens’ Report: Fiscal Year 2008 Summary of GAO’s Performance and Financial Results
A c c o u n t a b i l i t y I n t e g r i t y R e l i a b i l i t y S E R V I N G T H E C O N G R E S S Accountability
We help the Congress oversee federal programs and operations to ensure accountability to the American people... |
| Date Dec. 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-201R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 December 11, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: Status of GAO Recommendations to the Department of Defense (Fiscal Years 20012007) Section 402 of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 20091 required us to report to the appropriate congressional committees by the end of the 110th Congress regarding the Departm... |
| Date Dec. 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-132R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 December 8, 2008 The Honorable Pete Stark Chairman Subcommittee on Health Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Medicare Advantage Organizations: Actual Expenses and Profits Compared to Projections for 2006 Dear Mr. Chairman: The federal government’s spending on the Medicare Advantage (MA) program has gro... |
| Date Dec. 4, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-126 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Demand for the Social Security Administration’s Electronic Data Exchanges Is Growing and Presents Future Challenges GAO-09-126 December 2008 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-126, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S... |
| Date Nov. 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-29 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2008 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Billions Invested in Major Programs Lack Appropriate Oversight GAO-09-29 November 2008 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-29, a report to the Chairman, Subcommit... |
| Date Oct. 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-160CG |
Title
Transforming DOD Business Operations
Gene L. Dodaro Defense Finance 2008 October 27, 2008
GAO-09-160CG Outline
• GAO Efforts to Assist Upcoming Transition • Fiscal Challenges Facing DOD • Opportunities to Improve DOD’s Business Operations GAO-09-160CG 2 No Ordinary Transition: Dynamics Shaping our Environment
• A nation at war and facing first homeland security change • Near-term and l... |
| Date Oct. 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-158CG |
Title
Upcoming Transition Includes Key Information Technology Challenges
Gene L. Dodaro INPUT Fed Focus 2009 October 21, 2008
GAO-09-158CG Outline
• Dynamics shaping the environment • GAO efforts to assist upcoming transition • Examples of key information technology challenges GAO-09-158CG 2 No Ordinary Transition: Dynamics Shaping our Environment
• A nation at war and facing first homeland secu... |
| Date Sept. 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1082 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters ENERGY MARKETS Analysis of More Past Mergers Could Enhance Federal Trade Commission’s Efforts to Maintain Competition in the Petroleum Industry GAO-08-1082 September 2008 ENERGY MARKETS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1082, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability... |
| Date Sept. 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1178T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, September 25, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate COMBATING NUCLEAR SMUGGLING DHS Needs to Consider the Full Costs and Complete All Tests Prior to Making a Decision on Whether to Purchase Advanced Portal Monitors
Statement... |
| Date Sept. 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1124T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Thursday, September 18, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, House of Representatives AMERICAN SAMOA Issues Associated with Some Federal Court Options
Statement of William O. Jenkins, Jr., Director Homeland Security and Justice Team GAO-08-1124T... |
| Date Sept. 17, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1041R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 17, 2008 The Honorable Ted Stevens United States Senate Subject: Commercial Aviation: Impact of Airline Crew Scheduling on Delays and Cancellations of Commercial Flights Dear Senator Stevens: Media coverage of airline service problems, combined with congressional hearings on these problems, has put flight delays and canc... |
| Date Sept. 17, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1164T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m. EST Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Progress and Continuing Concerns with Acquisition Management
Statement of John P. Hutton, Director Acqu... |
| Date Sept. 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-889 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL COURTHOUSE CONSTRUCTION Estimated Costs to House the L.A. District Court Have Tripled and There Is No Consensus on How to Proceed GAO-08-889 September 2008 FEDERAL COURTHOUSE CONSTRUCTION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-889, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reli... |
| Date Sept. 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1020 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SSA Has Taken Key Steps for Managing Its Investments, but Needs to Strengthen Oversight and Fully Define Policies and Procedures GAO-08-1020 September 2008 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1020, a report to the Ranking Member... |
| Date Sept. 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-976 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Improvements Needed in Design of Controls over Miscellaneous Obligations GAO-08-976 September 2008 VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-976, a report to the S... |
| Date Sept. 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1154T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, September 11, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives NEXT GENERATION AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM Status of Key Issues Associated with the Transition to NextGen
Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Ph.D. Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues... |
| Date Sept. 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1078 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters NEXT GENERATION AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM Status of Systems Acquisition and the Transition to the Next Generation Air Transportation System GAO-08-1078 September 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1078, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability NEXT GENERATION AIR ... |
| Date Sept. 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1141T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives SECURE BORDER INITIATIVE Observations on Deployment Challenges
Statement of Richard M. Stana, Director Homeland Security and Justice Issues GAO-08-1141T September 10, 2008 SECURE BORDER INIT... |
| Date Aug. 28, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1131R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 August 28, 2008 The Honorable Barbara A. Mikulski United States Senate Subject: Recent Actions by the Chesapeake Bay Program Are Positive Steps Toward More Effectively Guiding the Restoration Effort, but Additional Steps Are Needed Dear Senator Mikulski: Since 1983, the states of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia; the District ... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-938R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 31, 2008 Congressional Requesters Subject: United States Postal Service: Information on the Irradiation of Federal Mail in the Washington, D.C., Area. In October 2001, spores of the deadly bacterium anthrax were found in mail sent to members of the news media and congressional leaders. In all, 22 people were infected with ant... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1051T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 31, 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 TECHNOLOGY OMB and Agencies Need to Improve Planning, Man... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-845 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate AIRLINE INDUSTRY Potential Mergers and Acquisitions Driven by Financial and Competitive Pressures GAO-08-845 July 2008 AIRLINE INDUSTRY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-845, a report to the Subcommittee ... |
| 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 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-844 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to Congressional Committees PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Improvements Are Needed to More Fully Assess Predicted Impacts of New Starts Projects GAO-08-844 July 2008 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-844, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Improvements Are Needed to More Fully Asse... |
| Date July 17, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-667 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters PBGC ASSETS Implementation of New Investment Policy Will Need Stronger Board Oversight GAO-08-667 July 2008 PBGC ASSETS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-667, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Implementation of New Investment Policy Will Need Stronger Board Oversigh... |
