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| Date Oct. 6, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-74R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 6, 2004 The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy Ranking Minority Member Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions United States Senate Subject: U.S. Office of Special Counsel’s Role in Enforcing Law to Protect Reemployment Rights of Veterans and Reservists in Federal Employment Dear Senator Kennedy: The U.S. Office of ... |
| Date Oct. 4, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-45 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2004 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE Incomplete Plan to Transfer Appeals Workload from SSA to HHS Threatens Service to Appellants GAO-05-45 a October 2004 MEDICARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-45, a report to the Senate Committee on Finance, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the House Committee on Ways and Mean... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-1098T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 12:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, September 30, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives DRINKING WATER Experts’ Views on How Federal Funding Can Best Be Spent To Improve Security
Statement of John B. Stephenson, Director N... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-1054 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2004 Report to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards, Committee on Science, House of Representatives POLAR-ORBITING ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITES Information on Program Cost and Schedule Changes GAO-04-1054 a September 2004 POLAR-ORBITING ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITES
Highlights of GAO-04-1054, a report to Subcommittee on Envi... |
| Date Sept. 24, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-1017 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2004 Report to Congressional Committees D.C. CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY More Focus Needed on Human Capital Management Issues for Caseworkers and Foster Parent Recruitment and Retention GAO-04-1017 September 2004 D.C. CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY
Highlights of GAO-04-1017, a report to congressional committees More Focus Needed o... |
| Date Sept. 23, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-1093T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, September 23, 2004 Testimony Before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY U.S. Efforts Have Contributed to Strengthened Laws Overseas, but Challenges Remain
Statement of Loren Yager, Director, International Affairs and Trade GAO-04-1093T Septe... |
| Date Sept. 17, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-375 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Major Federal Networks That Support Homeland Security Functions GAO-04-375 a September 2004 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Major Federal Networks That Support Homeland Security Functions Highlights of GAO-04-375, a report to the Chairman, Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs; the... |
| Date Sept. 14, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-1084T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Tuesday, September 14, 2004 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Governmental Affairs INTELLIGENCE REFORM Human Capital Considerations Critical to 9/11 Commission’s Proposed Reforms
J. Christoper... |
| Date Sept. 8, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-1057T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, September 8, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Leadership Needed to Facilitate Interoperable Communications Between First Responders
Statement of William... |
| Date Sept. 8, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-912 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY U.S. Efforts Have Contributed to Strengthened Laws Overseas, but Challenges Remain GAO-04-912 a September 2004 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY U.S. Efforts Have Contributed to Strengthened Laws Overseas, but Challenges Remain Highlights of GAO-04-912, a report to congressional requester... |
| Date Sept. 7, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-511 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives EMBASSY MANAGEMENT Actions Are Needed to Increase Efficiency and Improve Delivery of Administrative Support Services GAO-04-511 a September 2004 EMBASSY MANAGEMENT Actions... |
| Date Aug. 31, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-1036 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives FBI TRANSFORMATION Data Inconclusive on Effects of Shift to CounterterrorismRelated Priorities on Traditional Crime Enforcement GAO-04-1036 August 2004 FBI TRANSFORMATION Data ... |
| Date Aug. 23, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-1061T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EST Monday, August 23, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, House Committee on Government Reform U.S. PUBLIC DIPLOMACY State Department and Broadcasting Board of Governors Expand Post9/11 Efforts but Challenges Remain
Statement of J... |
| Date Aug. 13, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-900 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2004 Report to Congressional Committees FORCE STRUCTURE Department of the Navy’s Tactical Aviation Integration Plan Is Reasonable, but Some Factors Could Affect Implementation GAO-04-900 August 2004 FORCE STRUCTURE Department of the Navy’s Tactical Aviation Integration Plan Is Reasonable, but Some Factors Could Affect Implementation Hig... |
| Date Aug. 3, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-1033T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, August 3, 2004 Testimony Before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives 9/11 COMMISSION REPORT Reorganization, Transformation, and Information Sharing
Statement of the Honorable David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States
On 8/4/04 this testimony was reis... |
| Date July 21, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-972T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 21, 2004 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAXPAYER INFORMATION Data Sharing and Analysis May Enhance Tax Compliance and Improve Immigration Eligibility Decisions
Statement of Michael Brostek Director, Strategic Issues GAO-04-972T July 21, 2004 TAXPAYER INFORMA... |
| Date July 21, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-792 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA AND DOD HEALTH CARE Resource Sharing at Selected Sites GAO-04-792 July 2004 VA AND DOD HEALTH CARE Resource Sharing at Selected Sites
Highlights of GAO-04-792, a report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Overs... |
| Date July 14, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-947T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery 2:00 p.m. EDT July 14, 2004 Testimony
Before the Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census, House of Representatives HEALTH CARE National Strategy Needed to Accelerate the Implementation of Information Technology
Statement of David A. Powner, D... |
| Date July 13, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-795 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives BORDER SECURITY Additional Actions Needed to Eliminate Weaknesses in the Visa Revocation Process GAO-04-795 a July 2004 BORDER SECURITY Additional Actions Needed to Eliminate Weakness... |
| Date July 13, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-899T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, July 13, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives BORDER SECURITY Additional Actions Needed to Eliminate Weaknesses in the Visa Revocation Process
Statement of Jess ... |
| Date June 29, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-882R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 29, 2004 The Honorable Michael G. Oxley Chairman Committee on Financial Services House of Representatives Subject: Better Information Sharing Among Financial Services Regulators Could Improve Protections for Consumers Dear Mr. Chairman: GAO has long held the position that financial regulators can benefit from improved information sh... |
| Date June 16, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-590 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters BORDER SECURITY Agencies Need to Better Coordinate Their Strategies and Operations on Federal Lands GAO-04-590 June 2004 BORDER SECURITY Agencies Need to Better Coordinate Their Strategies and Operations on Federal Lands Highlights of GAO-04-590, a report to congressional requesters Since the mid-1990s—and e... |
| Date June 1, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-767 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Federal Gulf War Illnesses Research Strategy Needs Reassessment GAO-04-767 a June 2004 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Federal Gulf War Illnesses Researc... |
| Date June 1, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-815T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1 p.m. EST Tuesday, June 1, 2004 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives GULF WAR ILLNESSES Federal Research Efforts Have Waned, and Research Findings Have Not Been Reassessed
Statement of Janet Heinr... |
| Date May 26, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-832R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 26, 2004 The Honorable Jo Ann Davis Chairwoman, Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives Subject: Posthearing Questions Related to Fragmentation and Overlap in the Federal Food Safety System Dear Chairwoman Davis: On March 30, I testified before your subcommittee at... |
| Date May 24, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-653 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate HOMELAND SECURITY DHS Needs a Strategy to Use DOE’s Laboratories for Research on Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Detection and Response Technologies GAO-04-653 a May 2004 HOMELAND SECURITY DHS Needs a Strategy to Use DOE's Labo... |
| Date May 17, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-541 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2004 Report to the Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION Better Communication of Roles and Responsibilities Is Needed to Strengthen Partnership with the National Park Service GAO-04-541 a May 2004 NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION Better Communication of Roles and Responsi... |
| Date May 14, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-691R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 14, 2004 The Honorable Steve Buyer Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives Subject: Computer-Based Patient Records: Subcommittee Questions Concerning VA and DOD Efforts to Achieve a Two-Way Exchange of Health Data Dear Mr. Chairman: This letter responds to your ... |
| Date April 26, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-506 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2004 Report to the Subcommittee on African Affairs, Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate FOREIGN ASSISTANCE U.S. Anticorruption Programs in Sub-Saharan Africa Will Require Time and Commitment GAO-04-506 a April 2004 FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
Highlights of GAO-04-506, a report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on African Affa... |
| Date April 21, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-699T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 21, 2004 Testimony
Before the Subcommittees on Cybersecurity, Science, and Research & Development and Infrastructure and Border Security, Select Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION Establishing Effective Information Sharing with Inf... |
| Date March 31, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-591 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2004 Report to the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY Selected Recommendations from Congressionally Chartered Commissions and GAO GAO-04-591 March 2004 HOMELAND SECURITY Selected Recommendations from Congressionally Chartered Co... |
| Date March 30, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-588T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. EST Tuesday, March 30, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives FEDERAL FOOD SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEM Fundamental Restructuring Is Needed to Address Fragmentation and Overlap
Statement of Lawrence J. Dyckman, Di... |
| Date March 19, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-93 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters ENDANGERED SPECIES More Federal Management Attention Is Needed to Improve the Consultation Process GAO-04-93 a March 2004 ENDANGERED SPECIES More Federal Management Attention Is Needed to Improve the Consultation Process Highlights of GAO-04-93, a report to congressional requesters To protect species that are... |
| Date March 19, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-411 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT Information on Use of Investigation and Arrest Statistics GAO-04-411 March 2004 FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT Information on Use of Investigation and Arrest Statistics Highlights of GAO-04-411, a report to congressional requesters The 21 Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authoriza... |
| Date March 17, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-402T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, March 17, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives COMPUTER-BASED PATIENT RECORDS Sound Planning and Project Management Are Needed to Achieve a Two-Way Exchange of VA and DOD Health Data
Statement of Linda ... |
| Date March 10, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-529T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Thursday, March 10, 2004 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers Can Be Improperly Obtained and Used
Statement of Michael Brostek, Director, Tax Issues GAO-04... |
| Date March 4, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-501T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Thursday, March 4, 2004 Testimony Before the Caucus on International Narcotics Control, U.S. Senate COMBATING TERRORISM Federal Agencies Face Continuing Challenges in Addressing Terrorist Financing and Money Laundering
Statement of Loren Yager, Director International Affairs and Trade and Richard M. Stana... |
| Date March 3, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-332 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2004 Report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate INDUSTRIAL SECURITY DOD Cannot Provide Adequate Assurances That Its Oversight Ensures the Protection of Classified Information GAO-04-332 March 2004 INDUSTRIAL SECURITY DOD Cannot Provide Adequate Assurances That Its Oversight Ensures the Protection of Classified Information Highlights of ... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-94 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2004 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Amtrak’s Management of Northeast Corridor Improvements Demonstrates Need for Applying Best Practices GAO-04-94 a February 2004 INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL
Highlights of GAO-04-94, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Commerce, S... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-297 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives WATERS AND WETLANDS Corps of Engineers Needs to Evaluate Its District Office Practices in Determining Jurisdiction GAO-04-297 a February 2004 WATERS AND WETLANDS Corps of Engineers Needs t... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-495R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 February 27, 2004 Congressional Committees Subject: DOD and VA Health Care: Incentives Program for Sharing Resources Combined, the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provide health care services to about 12 million beneficiaries at an estimated cost of about $53 billion for fiscal year 2004—$26.7 bi... |
| Date Feb. 25, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-371 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2004 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Science, House of Representatives BORDER SECURITY Improvements Needed to Reduce Time Taken to Adjudicate Visas for Science Students and Scholars GAO-04-371 February 2004 BORDER SECURITY Improvements Needed to Reduce Time Taken to Adjudicate Visas for Science Students and Schol... |
| Date Feb. 25, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-443T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Wednesday, February 25, 2004 Testimony Before the Committee on Science, House of Representatives BORDER SECURITY Improvements Needed to Reduce Time Taken to Adjudicate Visas for Science Students and Scholars
Statement of Jess T. Ford, Director International Affairs and Trade GAO-04-443T February 2004 BORD... |
| Date Feb. 24, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-420R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 February 24, 2004 The Honorable Thomas E. Petri Chairman Subcommittee on Highways, Transit, and Pipelines Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives Subject: Transportation-Disadvantaged Populations: Federal Agencies Are Taking Steps to Assist States and Local Agencies in Coordinating Transportation Services ... |
| Date Feb. 13, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-330 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION Defense Threat Reduction Agency Addresses Broad Range of Threats, but Performance Reporting Can Be Improved GAO-04-330 a February 2004 WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION Defense Threat Reduction Agency Add... |
| Date Feb. 13, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-343SP |
Title
February 2004 HIGHLIGHTS OF A GAO FORUM
Highlights of GAO-04-343SP. High-Performing Organizations: Metrics, Means, and Mechanisms for Achieving High Performance in the 21st Century Public Management Environment As we face the challenges of the 21st century, the federal government must strive to build high-performing organizations. Nothing less than a fundamental transformation in the people, proc... |
| Date Feb. 12, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-414T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Thursday, February 12, 2004 Testimony
Before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Some DOD Contractors Abuse the Federal Tax System with Little Consequence
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz Director, Financial Management and Assurance... |
| Date Feb. 10, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-435T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Tuesday, February 10, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations; Committee on Government Reform; House of Representatives U.S. PUBLIC DIPLOMACY State Department and the Broadcasting Board of Governors Expand Efforts in the Middle East but Fa... |
| Date Jan. 12, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-233 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters INTERNATIONAL TRADE Intensifying Free Trade Negotiating Agenda Calls for Better Allocation of Staff and Resources GAO-04-233 a January 2004 INTERNATIONAL TRADE Intensifying Free Trade Negotiating Agenda Calls for Better Allocation of Staff and Resources Highlights of GAO-04-233, a report to congressional re... |
| Date Jan. 9, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-240 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2004 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives COMMUTER RAIL Information and Guidance Could Help Facilitate Commuter and Freight Rail Access Negotiations GAO-04-240 January 2004 COMMUTER RAIL Information and Guidance Could Help Facilitate Commuter and Freight Rail Access Nego... |
