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| Date Sept. 3, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-1037 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to the Honorable Charles E. Grassley, Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate SEPTEMBER 11 Interim Report on the Response of Charities GAO-02-1037 Contents Letter Appendix I Congressional Briefing Slides 1 6 Appendix II Additional Fund Information 35 Appendix III Information on Federal Victim Compensation Fund 37 ... |
| Date Aug. 29, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-856 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2002 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY TRANSFORMATION Actions Needed to Better Manage DOD’s Joint Experimentation Program GAO-02-856 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Participation in Joint Experimentation Continues to Evolve No Recommendations for Change Have Been Approved or Implemented Some Key Management Elements Are Miss... |
| Date Aug. 7, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-948 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2002 Report to Congressional Committees DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA More Details Needed on Plans to Integrate Computer Systems With the Family Court and Use Federal Funds GAO-02-948 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background The Mayor’s Plan Contains Useful Information, but Effectiveness is Contingent on Resolving Critical Issues and Implementing Disc... |
| Date Aug. 5, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-993T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations House Committee on Government Reform For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EDT Monday August 5, 2002 PORT SECURITY Nation Faces Formidable Challenges in Making New Initiatives Successful
Statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker Director, Physical Infrastru... |
| Date July 30, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-989T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION U.S. Efforts to Combat Nuclear Smuggling
Statement of Ms. Gary L. Jones Director, Natural Resources and Environment GAO-02-989T Madam Chairman and Me... |
| Date July 26, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-612 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate COLUMBIA RIVER BASIN SALMON AND STEELHEAD Federal Agencies’ Recovery Responsibilities, Expenditures and Actions GAO-02-612 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Multiple Agencies Participate in ... |
| Date July 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-734 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Interagency Contract Program Fees Need More Oversight GAO-02-734 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Programs Have Reported Revenue in Excess of Costs but Actual Costs Have Not Always Been Captured Conflict Exists betwe... |
| Date July 24, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-787 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to Congressional Committees FOREIGN ASSISTANCE Disaster Recovery Program Addressed Intended Purposes, but USAID Needs Greater Flexibility to Improve Its Response Capability GAO-02-787 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Disaster Recovery Program Addressed Intended Purposes USAID Coordinated with U.S. Government Entities and Int... |
| Date July 22, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-969T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. in Boston, Massachusetts Monday, July 22, 2002 VA AND DOD HEALTH CARE Factors Contributing to Reduced Pharmacy Costs and Continuing Challenges
Stateme... |
| Date July 19, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-964R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 July 19, 2002 The Honorable Stephen Horn Chairman, Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: This letter responds to the question you raised during your May 9, 2002, hearing on “Oversight of the Management of the... |
| Date July 19, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-852T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m., EDT Friday, July 19, 2002 WASTE CLEANUP Implications of Compliance Agreements on DOE's Cleanup Program
Statement of (Ms.) Gary L. Jones, Director, Natural Resources and Environment GA... |
| Date July 17, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-957T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2002 Testimony
Before the Select Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY Critical Design and Implementation Issues
Statement of David Walker, Comptroller General of the United States GAO-02-957T a Mr. Chairman and Members of the Select Committee: Thank y... |
| Date July 16, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-954T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2002 HOMELAND SECURITY New Department Could Improve Coordination but Transferring Control of Certain Public Health Programs Raises Concerns
Statement for the Record by Janet Heinrich Director, Health Careâ... |
| Date July 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-474 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION Federal Efforts Require a More Coordinated and Comprehensive Approach for Protecting Information Systems GAO-02-474 a United States General Accounting Office July 2002 G A O
Accountability Integrity Reliability Highlights
Why GAO Did This Study
The e... |
| Date July 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-790R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 July 11, 2002 The Honorable Christopher Shays Chairman Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives Subject: Current Law Limits the State Department’s Authority to Manage Certain Overseas Properties Cost Effectively Dear Mr. Chairman: The Depart... |
| Date July 9, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-924T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2002 HOMELAND SECURITY New Department Could Improve Biomedical R&D Coordination but May Disrupt Dual-Purpose Efforts
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Careâ... |
| Date July 9, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-927T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2002 HOMELAND SECURITY Title III of the Homeland Security Act of 2002
Statement of (Ms) Gary L. Jones Director, Natural Resources and Environment GAO-02-927T Mr. Chai... |
| Date July 5, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-792R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 July 5, 2002 The Honorable Richard J. Durbin Chairman The Honorable Robert F. Bennett Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable Wilson Livingood Chairman The Honorable Alfonso E. Lenhardt Member The Honorable Alan M. Hantman Member Capitol Police Board Su... |
| Date June 26, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-872T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2002 VA AND DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Potential Exists for Savings through Joint Purchasing of Medical and Surgical Supplies
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veteransâ€... |
| Date June 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-886T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism and Government Information, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate HOMELAND SECURITY Proposal for Cabinet Agency Has Merit, But Implementation Will be Pivotal to Success
Statement of David Walker Comptroller General of the Uni... |
| Date June 13, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-843T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m., EDT Thursday, June 13, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry, Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT Reducing the Threat of Wildland Fires Requires Sustained and Coordinated Effort
Statement of Barry T. Hill Di... |
| Date June 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-703 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS AFFAIRS Sustained Management Attention Is Key to Achieving Information Technology Results GAO-02-703 a A United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 June 12, 2002 The Honorable Steve Buyer ... |
| Date June 7, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-610 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters HOMELAND SECURITY Key Elements to Unify Efforts Are Underway but Uncertainty Remains GAO-02-610 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background A Unified Homeland Security Approach Is Emerging Conclusions Recommendations Agency Comments and Our Evaluation Scope and Methodology 1 1 3 5 12 13 13 14 16 Appendix I Sco... |
| Date May 30, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-567 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives WASTE CLEANUP Status and Implications of DOE’s Compliance Agreements GAO-02-567 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Compliance Agreements Are of Three Main Types Most Milestone Dates Have Been Met, but Meetin... |
| 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 May 16, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-426 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION U.S. Efforts to Help Other Countries Combat Nuclear Smuggling Need Strengthened Coordination and Planning GAO-02-426 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background U.S. Government Has Spent abou... |
| Date April 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-598T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Energy, Policy, Natural Resources, and Regulatory Affairs, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 11, 2002 PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT Burden Increases and Violations Persist
Statement of Victor S. Rezendes, Managing Director Strategic Iss... |
| Date April 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-560T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, April 11, 2002 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Roles and Responsibilities of the Federal Supply Service and Federal Technology Service
Statement of David E. Cooper, Director, Acquisi... |
| Date March 29, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-348 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2002 Report to Congressional Requester HEAD START AND EVEN START Greater Collaboration Needed on Measures of Adult Education and Literacy GAO-02-348 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Programs Share Many Common Elements, But Differ In Focus And Design Grantees in Both Programs Provided Similar Early Childhood Services To Poor Children, but... |
| Date March 29, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-158 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT Improved Planning Will Help Agencies Better Identify Fire-Fighting Preparedness Needs GAO-02-158 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Agencies Have Not Effectively Determined Fire-Fighting Preparedness Needs Agencies Have Not Yet Obtained All of the Additional Fire-Fighting Per... |
| Date March 29, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-462 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives DEBT COLLECTION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1996 Major Data Sources Inadequate for Implementing the Debtor Bar Provision GAO-02-462 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Ob... |
| Date March 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-490T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations House Committee on Government Reform For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EST Tuesday, March 12, 2002 HOMELAND SECURITY Progress Made; More Direction and Partnership Sought
Statement of Henry L. Hinton, Jr. Managing Director, Defense Capabilit... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-478T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2002 VA AND DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Military Medical Surveillance Policies in Place, but Implementation Challenges Remain
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans'... |
| Date Feb. 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-439T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery 10:30 a.m. EST Friday February 15, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives MANAGING FOR RESULTS Next Steps to Improve the Federal Government’s Management and Performance
Statement of J. Christophe... |
| Date Feb. 1, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-367R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 February 1, 2002 The Honorable William Lacy Clay The Honorable Carolyn B. Maloney House of Representatives Subject: Census Monitoring Board: Review of Congressional Side Shutdown Activities In an October 1, 2001, letter, you expressed concerns about certain shutdown activities of the Congressional side of the Census Monitoring Board (CMB... |
| Date Jan. 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-13 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2002 Report to the Honorable Jeff Sessions U.S. Senate DRUG CONTROL Difficulties in Measuring Costs and Results of Transit Zone Interdiction Efforts GAO-02-13 Contents Letter Results in Brief Background Interdiction Roles of DOD, the Coast Guard, and Customs Overlap Agencies Do Not Track Funds Obligated and Assets Used for Transit Zone Interdicti... |
| Date Jan. 23, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-278R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 January 23, 2002 The Honorable Doug Ose House of Representatives Subject: Land Acquisitions: Agencies Generally Used Similar Standards and Appraisal Methodologies in CALFED and CVPIA Transactions Dear Mr. Ose: Since 1994, over $63.6 million of CALFED Delta-Bay (CALFED) and Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPIA) funds have been us... |
| Date Dec. 5, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-277T |
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 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2001 DEBT COLLECTION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1996 Department of Agriculture Faces Challenges Implementing Certain Key Provi... |
| Date Nov. 27, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-143 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2001 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate OVERSEAS PRESENCE More Work Needed on Embassy Rightsizing GAO-02-143 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 November 27, 2001 The Honorable Jesse Helms Ranking Minority Member Committee on Foreign Relations United States Senate Dear Sena... |
| Date Nov. 26, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-10 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2001 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on National Parks, Historic Preservation, and Recreation, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate RECREATION FEES Management Improvements Can Help the Demonstration Program Enhance Visitor Services GAO-02-10 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background More Innovation and Bet... |
| Date Nov. 16, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-41 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2001 Report to the Chairman, Committee on International Relations, House of Representatives INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY State Department Led Overseas Modernization Program Faces Management Challenges GAO-02-41 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background State’s Near-Term Plans Are Focused on Risk Reduction Activities Much Remains to be Done Before ... |
| Date Nov. 2, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-58 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2001 Report to the Honorable Ernest J. Istook, Jr., House of Representatives MEANS-TESTED PROGRAMS Determining Financial Eligibility Is Cumbersome and Can Be Simplified GAO-02-58 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Variations in Programs’ Financial Eligibility Rules Stem Primarily From Federal Statutes and Regulations Variations in Fin... |
| Date Oct. 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-22 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Report to the Honorable Charles E. Grassley, U.S. Senate INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES Federal Agency Views on the Potential Application of "Brain Fingerprinting" GAO-02-22 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Scope and Methodology Background How Brain Fingerprinting Is Intended to Work Federal Agency Views on Brain Fingerprinting’s Potential Appli... |
| Date Oct. 24, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-199T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs United States Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Wednesday October 24, 2001 TERRORISM INSURANCE Alternative Programs for Protecting Insurance Consumers
Statement of Thomas J. McCool Managing Director, Financial Markets and Community Investment GAO-02-199... |
| Date Oct. 24, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-175T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday October 24, 2001 TERRORISM INSURANCE Alternative Programs for Protecting Insurance Consumers
Statement of Richard J. Hillman Directo... |
| Date Oct. 15, 2001 |
Report No. A02376 |
Title
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| Date Oct. 15, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-145T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 15, 2001 HOMELAND SECURITY Need to Consider VA's Role in Strengthening Federal Preparedness
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans' Health and Benefits Issues GAO-02-145T Mr. Chairman and M... |
| Date Oct. 15, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-24 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Report to Senator Robert F. Bennett, Ranking Minority Member, Joint Economic Committee, Congress of the United States INFORMATION SHARING Practices That Can Benefit Critical Infrastructure Protection GAO-02-24 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Factors Critical to Successful Information Sharing Challenges to Building and Maintaini... |
| Date Oct. 15, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-5 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Report to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry, Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives USDA GRADUATE SCHOOL Revenue Reporting Needs to Be Improved GAO-02-5 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 October 15, 2001 The Honorable Robert Goodlatte Chairman Subcommittee on ... |
| Date Oct. 12, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-28 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Reported Needs Are Wide-Ranging, With A Growing Focus on Lack of Data GAO-02-28 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background State and Local EMS Officials Report Wide-Ranging Needs Federal Agencies Support EMS Improvements Mainly By Acting As Facilitators Concluding Observations Ag... |
