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| Date April 29, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-134 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 Report to Congressional Committees HEALTH CARE FRAUD AND ABUSE CONTROL PROGRAM Results of Review of Annual Reports for Fiscal Years 2002 and 2003 GAO-05-134 April 2005 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-134, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability HEALTH CARE FRAUD AND ABUSE CONTROL PROGRAM Results of Revi... |
| Date April 13, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-520T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 13, 2005 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DOD’S HIGH-RISK AREAS Successful Business Transformation Requires Sound Strategic Planning and Sustained Leadership
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller G... |
| Date March 16, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-439T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, March 16, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives TELECOMMUNICATIONS Concerns Regarding the Structure and FCC’s Management of the E-Rate Program
Statement of Mark L. Goldstein, Director Physical ... |
| Date Feb. 17, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-350T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EST Thursday, February 17, 2005 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 GAO’S 2005 HIGH-RISK UPDATE Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General... |
| Date Feb. 15, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-346T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Tuesday, February 15, 2005 Testimony Before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate UNITED NATIONS Oil for Food Program Audits
Statement of Joseph A. Christoff, Director International Affairs and Trade GAO-05-346T Tuesday, F... |
| Date Feb. 9, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-151 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2005 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives TELECOMMUNICATIONS Greater Involvement Needed by FCC in the Management and Oversight of the E-Rate Program GAO-05-151 a February 2005 TELECOMMUNICATIONS Greater Involvement Needed by FCC in the Management and Oversight of the E-Rate Program Highlights ... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-207 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO January 2005 HIGH-RISK SERIES An Update GAO-05-207 a January 2005 HIGH-RISK SERIES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-207, a report to Congress on GAO’s High-Risk Series Accountability Integrity Reliability An Update Why Area Is High Risk
GAO’s audits and evaluations identify federal programs and operations that, in some cases, are high risk due ... |
| Date Aug. 5, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-988R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 August 6, 2004 Congressional Requesters Subject: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Enhancements Needed to Strengthen Controls Over the Purchase Card Program The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) located in Richland, Washington, is a government-owned, contractor-operated Department of Energy (DOE) national laborator... |
| Date Aug. 5, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-987R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 August 6, 2004 Congressional Requesters Subject: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Further Improvements Needed to Strengthen Controls Over the Purchase Card Program The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Lawrence Berkeley) located in Berkeley, California, is a government-owned, contractor-operated Department of Energy (DO... |
| Date Aug. 5, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-989R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 August 6, 2004 Congressional Requesters Subject: Sandia National Laboratories: Further Improvements Needed to Strengthen Controls Over the Purchase Card Program The Sandia National Laboratories (Sandia) operate in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Livermore, California. Sandia is a government-owned, contractor-operated national laborato... |
| Date Aug. 5, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-986R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 August 6, 2004 Congressional Requesters Subject: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Further Improvements Needed to Strengthen Controls Over the Purchase Card Program The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) located in Livermore, California is a government-owned, contractor-operated national laboratory of the 1 Depart... |
| Date July 16, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-707 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2004 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICAID PROGRAM INTEGRITY State and Federal Efforts to Prevent and Detect Improper Payments GAO-04-707 July 2004 MEDICAID PROGRAM INTEGRITY State and Federal Efforts to Prevent and Detect Improper Payments Highlights of GAO-04-707, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, ... |
| Date July 8, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-953T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m., EDT Thursday, July 8, 2004 Testimony before the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, House of Representatives UNITED NATIONS Observations on the Oil for Food Program and Areas for Further Investigation
Statement of Joseph A. Christoff, Director International Affairs and T... |
| Date June 17, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-857T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 17, 2004 Testimony
Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Inadequate Controls over the Purchase Card Program Resulted in Improper and Questionable Purchases
Statement of McCoy Williams Director, Financial Management and Assuranc... |
| Date June 16, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-861T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 16, 2004 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate FARM PROGRAM PAYMENTS USDA Should Correct Weaknesses in Regulations and Oversight to Better Ensure Recipients Do Not Circumvent Payment Limitations
Statement of Lawrence J. Dyckman, Director Natural Resources and Environment ... |
| Date June 14, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-671 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters VENDOR PAYMENTS Inadequate Management Oversight Hampers the Navy’s Ability to Effectively Manage Its Telecommunication Program GAO-04-671 a June 2004 VENDOR PAYMENTS Inadequate Management Oversight Hampers the Navy’s Ability to Effectively Manage Its Telecommunication Program Highlights of GAO-04-671, a re... |
| Date June 9, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-576 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters DOD TRAVEL CARDS Control Weaknesses Resulted in Millions of Dollars of Improper Payments GAO-04-576 a June 2004 DOD TRAVEL CARDS
Highlights of GAO-04-576, a report to congressional requesters Control Weaknesses Resulted in Millions of Dollars of Improper Payments Ineffective management and oversight of the Dep... |
| Date June 7, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-737 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VHA PURCHASE CARDS Internal Controls Over the Purchase Card Program Need Improvement GAO-04-737 a June 2004 VHA PURCHASE CARDS Internal Controls Over the Purchase Card Program Need Improvement Highlights of GAO-04-737... |
| Date April 30, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-618R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 April 30, 2004 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman The Honorable Max Baucus Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: HHS OIG: Allegations of Misspending Were Unsubstantiated The Department of Health and Human Service’s (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) plays a vital role in auditing and in... |
| Date April 30, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-407 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2004 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate FARM PROGRAM PAYMENTS USDA Needs to Strengthen Regulations and Oversight to Better Ensure Recipients Do Not Circumvent Payment Limitations GAO-04-407 a April 2004 FARM PROGRAM PAYMENTS USDA Needs to Strengthen Regulations and Oversight to Better Ensure Recipients Do Not Circumvent Payme... |
| Date April 28, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-717T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 28, 2004 Testimony
Before the Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate PURCHASE CARDS Increased Management Oversight and Control Could Save Hundreds of Millions of Dollars
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz Director, Financial Management and Assurance David E. Cooper Director, Acquisitio... |
| Date Feb. 13, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-228 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2004 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICAID Improved Federal Oversight of State Financing Schemes Is Needed GAO-04-228 February 2004 MEDICAID Improved Federal Oversight of State Financing Schemes Is Needed Highlights of GAO-04-228, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate For years, some states have taken advantage of ... |
| Date Feb. 12, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-95 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Some DOD Contractors Abuse the Federal Tax System with Little Consequence GAO-04-95 a February 2004 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Some DOD Contractors Abuse the Federal Tax System with Little Consequence Highlights of GAO-04-95, a report to congressional requesters GAO was asked to determine (1... |
| Date Jan. 30, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-208 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Housing and Transportation, Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING Cost, Benefit, and Compliance Issues Raise Questions about HUD’s Discount Sales Program GAO-04-208 a January 2004 SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING Cost, Benefit, and Compliance Issues Raise Questions a... |
| Date Dec. 2, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-156 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2003 Report to Congressional Committees PURCHASE CARDS Steps Taken to Improve DOD Program Management, but Actions Needed to Address Misuse GAO-04-156 a December 2003 PURCHASE CARDS
Highlights of GAO-04-156, a report to congressional committees Steps Taken to Improve DOD Program Management, but Actions Needed to Address Misuse This study responds... |
| Date Nov. 6, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-229T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Thursday, November 6, 2003 Testimony
Before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate TRAVEL CARDS Internal Control Weaknesses at DOD Led to Improper Use of First and Business Class Travel
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz Director, Financial Management and As... |
| Date Nov. 1, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-87G |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2003 Financial Management and Assurance AUDIT GUIDE Auditing and Investigating the Internal Control of Government Purchase Card Programs GAO-04-87G a This is a work of the U.S. government and is not subject to copyright protection in the United States. It may be reproduced and distributed in its entirety without further permission from GAO. Howe... |
| Date July 29, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-724 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2003 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME SSA Could Enhance Its Ability to Detect Residency Violations GAO-03-724 July 2003 SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME SSA Could Enhance Its Ability To Detect Residency Violations Highlights of GAO-03-724, a report... |
| Date July 25, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-647 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2003 Report to Congressional Addressees STUDENT LOANS AND FOREIGN SCHOOLS Assessing Risks Could Help Education Reduce Program Vulnerability GAO-03-647 July 2003 STUDENT LOANS AND FOREIGN SCHOOLS
Highlights of GAO-03-647, a report to Congressional Addressees Assessing Risks Could Help Education Reduce Program Vulnerability Recent events have increase... |
| Date April 21, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-397 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 August 11, 2003 ERRATA CHILD WELFARE AND JUVENILE JUSTICE: Federal Agencies Could Play a Stronger Role in Helping States Reduce the Number of Children Placed Solely to Obtain Mental Health Services (GAO-03-397, April 21, 2003) Page 3, paragraph 1, third sentence should read: “Child welfare directors in 6 other states and the District o... |
| Date March 25, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-591T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at time 9:30 a.m. EST Tuesday, March 25, 2003 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives DATA MINING Results and Challenges for Government Program Audits and Investigations
Statement of Gregory D.... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-119 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 High-Risk Series An Update GAO-03-119 a This Series
This report entitled High-Risk Series: An Update is part of a special GAO series, first issued in 1993 and periodically updated. In this 2003 report, GAO identifies areas at high risk due to either their greater vulnerabilities to waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement or major challenges a... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-99 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks Department of Education GAO-03-99 a A Glance at the Agency Covered in This Report
The Department of Education’s mission is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation. To accomplish this mission, the depar... |
| Date Dec. 23, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-147 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters TRAVEL CARDS Control Weaknesses Leave Navy Vulnerable to Fraud and Abuse GAO-03-147 a December 2002 TRAVEL CARDS Control Weaknesses Leave Navy Vulnerable to Fraud and Abuse Highlights of GAO-03-147, a report to Congressional Requesters Poor oversight and management of DOD’s travel card program has led to... |
| Date Dec. 20, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-298 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters TRAVEL CARDS Air Force Management Focus Has Reduced Delinquencies, but Improvements in Controls Are Needed GAO-03-298 a December 2002 TRAVEL CARDS
Highlights of GAO-03-298, a report to Congressional requesters Air Force Management Focus Has Reduced Delinquencies, but Improvements in Controls Are Needed Poo... |
| Date Oct. 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-169 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters TRAVEL CARDS Control Weaknesses Leave Army Vulnerable to Potential Fraud and Abuse GAO-03-169 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Army Has Highest Delinquency and Charge-off Rates but Recent Actions Have Resulted in Some Improvements Potentially Fraudulent and Abusive Travel Card Activity Weak Overall Contro... |
| Date Oct. 8, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-148T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2002 TRAVEL CARDS Control Weaknesses Leave Navy Vulnerable to Fraud and Abuse
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz Director, Finan... |
| Date Sept. 27, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-1041 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters PURCHASE CARDS Navy Is Vulnerable to Fraud and Abuse but Is Taking Action to Resolve Control Weaknesses GAO-02-1041 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Weak Purchase Card Control Environment Contributed to Ineffective Controls, but Management has Taken Positive Steps Critical Internal Controls W... |
| Date Sept. 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-716 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to the Honorable Rick Santorum U.S. Senate WELFARE REFORM Implementation of Fugitive Felon Provisions Should Be Strengthened GAO-02-716 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Programs Vary in How Aggressively They Implement PRWORA’s Fugitive Felon Provisions Since PRWORA, Thousands of Fugitive Felons Have Been Identified and ... |
| Date Aug. 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-575 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2002 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives INSPECTORS GENERAL Office Consolidation and Related Issues GAO-02-575 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Objectives, Scope, and Methodology Independence Consolidation and IG Quality of Work Consolidation and the Potential Impact on IG Resources Strengt... |
| Date June 3, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-731 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program for Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 GAO-02-731 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Objectives, Scope, and Methodology DOJ Made Errors in Reporting Collections; However, the Trust Fund Was Minimally Affected HIPAA Appropriations Were Properly Supported D... |
| Date May 22, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-733 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to the Honorable William J. Coyne, Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Efforts to Identify and Combat Abusive Tax Schemes Have Increased, but Challenges Remain GAO-02-733 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Scope and Methodology Four Cat... |
| Date April 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-618T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 11, 2002 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Enhanced Efforts to Combat Abusive Tax Schemes— Challenges Remain
Statement by Michael Brostek, Director, Tax Issues GAO-02-618T Mr. Chairman and members of the committee: I appreciate the opportunity ... |
| Date Oct. 30, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-147 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICAID HCFA Reversed Its Position and Approved Additional State Financing Schemes GAO-02-147 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background HCFA’s Position Reversal Opened the Door for More Excessive Payments HCFA’s Position Reversal Had Substantial Financial Effect Conclusions Agency and State Comments ... |
| Date Sept. 6, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-935 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2001 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PARIS Project Can Help States Reduce Improper Benefit Payments GAO-01-935 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background PARIS: A Potentially Cost-Beneficial Means of Controlling Improper Payments Limitations of PARIS Conclusions Recommenda... |
| Date July 26, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1014T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2001 MEDICARE MANAGEMENT CMS Faces Challenges in Safeguarding Payments While Addressing Provider Needs
Statement of Leslie G. Aronovitz Director, Health Care—Program Administration and Integrity Issues GAO-01-1014T Mr. Chairman... |
| Date July 24, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-997T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2001 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Select Education, Committee on Education and Workforce, House of Representatives FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Poor Internal Control Exposes Department of Education to Improper Payments
Statement of Linda Calbom Director, Financial Management and Assurance GA... |
| Date June 27, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-899T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 27, 2001 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate HEALTH CARE Consultants' Billing Advice May Lead to Improperly Paid Insurance Claims
Statement of Robert H. Hast Managing Director Office of Special Investigations GAO-01-899T Mr. Chairman, Ranking Minority Member, and Member... |
| Date June 27, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-818 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2001 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley, Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate HEALTH CARE Consultants’ Billing Advice May Lead to Improperly Paid Insurance Claims GAO-01-818 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 27, 2001 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance ... |
| Date June 27, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-881T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry, Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 27, 2001 FOOD STAMP PROGRAM Program Integrity and Participation Challenges
Statement of Robert E. Robertson, Director Education, Workforce, and... |
