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Date July 28, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-937SP |
Title
July 2009 HIGH-RISK SERIES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-937SP, an addition to GAO’s January 2009 High-Risk Series. For additional information about this highrisk area, contact Phillip Herr at (202) 5122834 or herrp@gao.gov. Accountability Integrity Reliability Restructuring the U.S. Postal Service to Achieve Sustainable Financial Viability (New) Why Area Is Important
GAO is adding the U.S. Po... |
Date July 27, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-742 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to Congressional Committees FEDERAL RESEARCH Information on the Government’s Right to Assert Ownership Control over Federally Funded Inventions GAO-09-742 July 2009 FEDERAL RESEARCH Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-742, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Information on the Government’s Rig... |
Date July 24, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-751 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS FHWA Has Improved Its Risk Management Approach, but Needs to Improve Its Oversight of Project Costs GAO-09-751 July 2009 FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-751, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability FHWA Has Improved Its Risk Man... |
Date July 24, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-721R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 24, 2009 The Honorable Robert C. Scott Chairman Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee on the Judiciary House of Representatives Subject: Juvenile Justice: Technical Assistance and Better Defined Evaluation Plans Will Help to Improve Girls’ Delinquency Programs Dear Mr. Chairman: Girls’ delinque... |
Date July 23, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-925T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 23, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER Construction Expected to Be Completed within Current Budget Estimate
Statement of Terrell G. Dorn, Director, Physical Infrastructure Iss... |
Date July 22, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-739 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to Congressional Committees FINANCIAL MARKETS REGULATION Financial Crisis Highlights Need to Improve Oversight of Leverage at Financial Institutions and across System GAO-09-739 July 2009 FINANCIAL MARKETS REGULATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-739, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Fina... |
Date July 22, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-920T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM
Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues
Statement of Thomas J. McCool, Director Center for ... |
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 17, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-753 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM Options and Analytical Tools to Strengthen DOT’s Approach to Supporting Communities’ Access to the System GAO-09-753 July 2009 NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-753, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability ... |
Date July 15, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-857R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 15, 2009 Congressional Committees Subject: Coast Guard Retiree Health Care: Coast Guard Contributions to and Payments from the DOD Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund (MERHCF) This letter formally transmits the enclosed briefing slides in response to 154 Cong. Rec. H9801 (daily ed. Sept. 24, 2008) (Explanatory Statemen... |
Date July 15, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-589 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters GRANTS MANAGEMENT Grants.gov Has Systemic Weaknesses That Require Attention GAO-09-589 July 2009 GRANTS MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-589, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Grants.gov Has Systemic Weaknesses That Require Attention Why GAO Did This Stu... |
Date July 15, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-656 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters SUPERFUND Litigation Has Decreased and EPA Needs Better Information on Site Cleanup and Cost Issues to Estimate Future Program Funding Requirements GAO-09-656 July 2009 SUPERFUND Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-656, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Litigation Has... |
Date July 15, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-666 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to Congressional Committees PRESIDENT’S EMERGENCY PLAN FOR AIDS RELIEF Partner Selection and Oversight Follow Accepted Practices but Would Benefit from Enhanced Planning and Accountability GAO-09-666 July 2009 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-666, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability PRESIDENT... |
Date July 13, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-588 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters HURRICANE KATRINA Federal Grants Have Helped Health Care Organizations Provide Primary Care, but Challenges Remain GAO-09-588 July 2009 HURRICANE KATRINA Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-588, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal Grants Have Helped Health Care ... |
Date July 10, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-791R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 10, 2009 Congressional Committees Subject: Overseas Contingency Operations: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense Since 2001, Congress has provided the Department of Defense (DOD) with $888 billion in supplemental and annual appropriations, as of June 2009, primarily for Overseas 1 2 Contingency Operations (OCO).... |
Date July 9, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-832T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, July 9, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives FORMULA GRANTS Census Data Are among Several Factors That Can Affect Funding Allocations
Statement of Robert Goldenko... |
Date July 9, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-889T |
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 Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM Status of Participants’ Dividend Payments and Repurchases of Preferred Stock and Warrants
Statement of Gary T. Engel, Director, Financial Management and Assurance G... |
Date July 8, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-561 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters DISASTER ASSISTANCE Greater Coordination and an Evaluation of Programs’ Outcomes Could Improve Disaster Case Management GAO-09-561 July 2009 DISASTER ASSISTANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-561, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Greater Coordination and an Ev... |
Date July 8, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-831T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 8, 2009 Testimony Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives RECOVERY ACT States’ and Localities’ Current and Planned Uses of Funds While Facing Fiscal Stresses
Statement of Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of the United States GA... |
Date July 8, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-829 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to Congressional Committees RECOVERY ACT States’ and Localities’ Current and Planned Uses of Funds While Facing Fiscal Stresses GAO-09-829 July 2009 RECOVERY ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-829, a report to the Senate and House Committees on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, an... |
Date July 8, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-830SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to Congressional Committees RECOVERY ACT States’ and Localities’ Current and Planned Uses of Funds While Facing Fiscal Stresses (Appendixes) GAO-09-830SP Contents Contents Appendix I: Arizona Appendix II: California Appendix III: Colorado Appendix IV: Florida Appendix V: Georgia Appendix VI: Illinois Appendix VII: Iowa Appendi... |
Date July 2, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-651 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to Congressional Committees URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE FEMA Lacks Measures to Assess How Regional Collaboration Efforts Build Preparedness Capabilities GAO-09-651 July 2009 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-651, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability FEMA Lacks Me... |
Date June 30, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-509 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives FEDERAL LANDS Enhanced Planning Could Assist Agencies in Managing Increased Use of Off-Highway Vehicles GAO-09-509 June 2009 FEDERAL LANDS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-509, a report to the Subcommittee on Na... |
Date June 30, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-566 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Federal Agencies Need to Strengthen Investment Board Oversight of Poorly Planned and Performing Projects GAO-09-566 June 2009 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-566, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal Agencies Need... |
Date June 30, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-729R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 30, 2009 The Honorable John McCain Acting Ranking Member Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Tom Coburn United States Senate Subject: Highway Trust Fund Expe... |
Date June 30, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-547SP |
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Date June 25, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-845T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT June 25, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittees on Oversight and Select Revenue Measures, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives HIGHWAY TRUST FUND Options for Improving Sustainability and Mechanisms to Manage Solvency
Statement of Phillip R. Herr, Director Physical Infrastructure ... |
Date June 23, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-786T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security, Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, U.S. Senate HIGH SPEED PASSENGER RAIL Effectively Using Recovery Act Funds for High Speed Rail Projects
Sta... |
Date June 19, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-541 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate GULF COAST DISASTER RECOVERY Community Development Block Grant Program Guidance to States Needs to Be Improved GAO-09-541 June 2009 GULF COAST DISASTER RECOVERY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-541, a report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governm... |
Date June 18, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-795T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, June 18, 2009 Testimony Before Subcommittees of Ways and Means and Financial Services, House of Representatives NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT Minority Entities Are Less Successful in Obtaining Awards Than Non-Minority Entities
Statement of Michael Brostek, Director, Strategic Issues GAO-09-795T... |
Date June 17, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-707SP |
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Date June 17, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-846CG |
Title
THE RECOVERY ACT AND TARP: GAO’S OVERSIGHT ROLE
NASACT’S NSAA Annual Conference Savannah, Georgia June 17, 2009
By Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General U.S. Government Accountability Office
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GAO-09-846CG Outline • American Recovery & Reinvestment Act • Financial Institutions and Markets • Long-Term Fiscal Outlook and Risk 2
GAO-09-846CG American Recovery & Reinvestment Act • Sign... |
Date June 17, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-658 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to Congressional Committees TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM June 2009 Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues GAO-09-658 June 2009 TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-658, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability June 2009 Status of Efforts to Add... |
Date June 16, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-386 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Donations and Related Partnerships Benefit Parks, but Management Refinements Could Better Target Risks and Enhance Accountability GAO-09-386 June 2009 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Highl... |
Date June 12, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-585 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE DOD Needs to Improve Oversight of Relocatable Facilities and Develop a Strategy for Managing Their Use across the Military Services GAO-09-585 June 2009 DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-585, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliab... |
Date June 11, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-33 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to Congressional Addressees PUBLIC HOUSING HUD’s Oversight of Housing Agencies Should Focus More on Inappropriate Use of Program Funds GAO-09-33 June 2009 PUBLIC HOUSING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-33, a report to congressional addressees Accountability Integrity Reliability HUD’s Oversight of Housing Agencies Should Focus... |
Date June 8, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-491 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives TRANSIT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM DHS Allocates Grants Based on Risk, but Its Risk Methodology, Management Controls, and Grant Oversight Can Be Strengthened GAO-09-491 June 2009 TRANSIT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-491, a report to the... |
Date June 3, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-763T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 3, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION New Starts Program Challenges and Preliminary Observations on Expediting Project Development
Statement... |
Date June 3, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-754 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to Congressional Committees INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Review of the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Request GAO-09-754 June 2009 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-754, a report to congressional committees. Accountability Integrity Reliability Review of the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Request Why GAO Did This Study
The fi... |
Date June 1, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-732R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 1, 2009 Congressional Committees Subject: Defense Management: Observations on DOD’s Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Request for Corrosion Prevention and Control This report formally transmits the attached briefing in response to section 2228(e) of title 10 of the United States Code (see enclosure I). The statute requires the Comptr... |
Date May 29, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-630 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL CONTRACTING Guidance on Award Fees Has Led to Better Practices but Is Not Consistently Applied GAO-09-630 May 2009 FEDERAL CONTRACTING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-630, a report to Congressional Requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Guidance on Award Fees Has Led to Better Practices ... |
Date May 29, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-409 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2009 Report to the Committee on Rules and Administration, U.S. Senate, and the Architect of the Capitol FINANCIAL AUDIT Senate Restaurants Revolving Fund for Fiscal Years 2008 and 2007 GAO-09-409 Contents Letter Appendix I Report on Audit of the U.S. Senate Restaurants Revolving Fund
Independent Auditor’s Report Balance Sheets Statements of ... |
Date May 28, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-535 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2009 Report to Congressional Committees FINANCIAL AUDIT Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Funds’ 2008 and 2007 Financial Statements GAO-09-535 a May 2009 FINANCIAL AUDIT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-535, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Funds’ 2008 and 20... |
Date May 27, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-486R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 27, 2009 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 John M. McHugh Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Financial Management: DOD Needs to Clarify Its General... |
Date May 21, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-496 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2009 Report to Congressional Committees FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION Progress and Challenges in Implementing and Evaluating the Job Access and Reverse Commute Program GAO-09-496 May 2009 FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-496, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Progress and C... |
Date May 20, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-608 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2009 Report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUNDS Laws Limiting Foreign Investment Affect Certain U.S. Assets and Agencies Have Various Enforcement Processes GAO-09-608 May 2009 SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUNDS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-608, a report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Ur... |
Date May 19, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-622 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2009 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives MILITARY HOUSING PRIVATIZATION DOD Faces New Challenges Due to Significant Growth at Some Installations and Recent Turmoil in the Financial Markets GAO-09-352 May 2009 MILITARY HOUSING PRIVATIZATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-352, a report ... |
Date May 15, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-652 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2009 Report to Congressional Committees DOD BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Recent Slowdown in Institutionalizing Key Management Controls Needs to Be Addressed GAO-09-586 May 2009 DOD BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-586, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Recent Slowdown in I... |
Date May 7, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-677T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 7, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises, House of Representatives HEDGE FUNDS Overview of Regulatory Oversight, Counterparty Risks, and Investment Challenges
Statement of Orice M. Williams, Director Financial Market... |
Date May 5, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-672T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 5, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives RECOVERY ACT GAO’s Efforts to Work with the Accountability Community to Help Ensure Effective and Efficient Oversight
Statement of Gene L. Dodaro A... |