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| 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 Aug. 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-985R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 August 25, 2008 The Honorable Barbara Boxer Chairman The Honorable James M. Inhofe Ranking Member Committee on Environment and Public Works United States Senate The Honorable James L. Oberstar Chairman The Honorable John L. Mica Ranking Member Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives Subject: Hurrica... |
| Date Aug. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-851 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFENSE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE Adherence to Guidance Would Improve DOD’s Approach to Identifying and Assuring the Availability of Critical Transportation Assets GAO-08-851 August 2008 DEFENSE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-851, a report to congressional requesters Accountab... |
| Date Aug. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-538 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY CBP Works with International Entities to Promote Global Customs Security Standards and Initiatives, but Challenges Remain GAO-08-538 August 2008 SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-538, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability CB... |
| Date Aug. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-781 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX PREPARERS Oregon’s Regulatory Regime May Lead to Improved Federal Tax Return Accuracy and Provides a Possible Model for National Regulation GAO-08-781 August 2008 TAX PREPARERS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-781, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Inte... |
| Date Aug. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1055R |
Title
Washington, DC 20548 August 15, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: Review of the Transportation Security Administration’s Air Cargo Screening Exemptions Report This report formally transmits the attached briefing in response to section 1602(b) of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. The act requires the Comptroller General to provide an assessment of the metho... |
| Date Aug. 14, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-654 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS Additional IRS Actions Could Help Taxpayers Facing Challenges in Complying with Key Tax Rules GAO-08-654 August 2008 INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-654, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrit... |
| Date Aug. 14, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-692 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS Guidance Needed to Better Inform Plans of the Challenges and Risks of Investing in Hedge Funds and Private Equity GAO-08-692 August 2008 DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-692, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliab... |
| Date Aug. 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-799 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters WOMEN’S EARNINGS Federal Agencies Should Better Monitor Their Performance in Enforcing AntiDiscrimination Laws GAO-08-799 August 2008 WOMEN’S EARNINGS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-799, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal Agencies Should Better Monit... |
| Date Aug. 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-723 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Many Underserved Areas Lack a Health Center Site, and the Health Center Program Needs More Oversight GAO-08-723 August 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-7... |
| Date Aug. 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-958 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives TRANSPORTATION SECURITY TSA Has Developed a Risk-Based Covert Testing Program, but Could Better Mitigate Aviation Security Vulnerabilities Identified Through Covert Tests GAO-08-958 August 2008 TRANSPORTATION SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-958, a... |
| Date Aug. 7, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-972 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DOD BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Key Navy Programs’ Compliance with DOD’s Federated Business Enterprise Architecture Needs to Be Adequately Demonstrated GAO-08-972 August 2008 DOD BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Highlights
High... |
| Date Aug. 4, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-791 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to Congressional Committees COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS Managing Potential Economic Impact of Applying U.S. Immigration Law Requires Coordinated Federal Decisions and Additional Data GAO-08-791 August 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-791, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliabil... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-860 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives COMBATING TERRORISM Actions Needed to Enhance Implementation of Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership GAO-08-860 July 2008 COMBATING TERRORISM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-860, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-740 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE Actions Needed to Improve Process for Identifying and Addressing Combatant Command Priorities GAO-08-740 July 2008 BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-740, a report to the Subcommittee on S... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-925 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Agencies Need to Establish Comprehensive Policies to Address Changes to Projects’ Cost, Schedule, and Performance Goals GAO-08-925 July 2008 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-925, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Agen... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-786 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Congressional Requesters FAA AIRSPACE REDESIGN An Analysis of the New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia Project GAO-08-786 July 2008 FAA AIRSPACE REDESIGN Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-786, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability An Analysis of the New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia Project Why ... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-804 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Seapower, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Cost to Deliver Zumwalt-Class Destroyers Likely to Exceed Budget GAO-08-804 July 2008 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-804, a report to Subcommittee on Seapower, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate Accountability... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1064T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 31, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE HHS and Congressional Actions Could Help Reduce Proportion in Care
Statement of Kay Brown, Director Educat... |
| 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-08-1013T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 31, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives MILITARY PERSONNEL Preliminary Observations on DOD’s and the Coast Guard’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Programs
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| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-789 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL Progress in Implementing the Program, but a Comprehensive Plan to Evaluate Program Outcomes Is Needed GAO-08-789 July 2008 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-789, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Envir... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1006 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives BORDER SECURITY State Department Is Taking Steps to Meet Projected Surge in Demand for Visas and Passports in Mexico GAO-08-1006 July 2008 BORDER SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-933R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 31, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: TSA’s Explosives Detection Canine Program: Status of Increasing Number of Explosives Detection Canine Teams This report formally transmits the attached briefing in response to section 1307 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. The act requires the ... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1061T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 31, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Zumwalt-Class Destroyer Program Emblematic of Challenges Facing Navy Shipbuilding
Statement of Paul L. Francis, Director Acquis... |
| 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 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1050T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Intelligence Community Management, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, U.S. House of Representatives PERSONNEL SECURITY CLEARANCES Preliminary Observations on Joint Reform Efforts to Improve the Governmentwide Clearance Eli... |
| Date July 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1033T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM Recent Actions Are Positive Steps Toward More Effectively Guiding the Restoration Effort
Statement of Anu K.... |
| Date July 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-843R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 29, 2008 Congressional Requesters Subject: Surface Transportation Programs: Proposals Highlight Key Issues and Challenges in Restructuring the Programs The nation’s economic vitality and the quality of life of its citizens depend significantly on the availability, dependability, and security of its surface transportation ne... |
| Date July 28, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-954 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS DOD and VA Have Increased Their Sharing of Health Information, but More Work Remains GAO-08-954 July 2008 ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-954, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability DOD and VA Have Increased Their Sha... |
| Date July 28, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-822 |
Title
GAO
July 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DOD BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Key Marine Corps System Acquisition Needs to Be Better Justified, Defined, and Managed GAO-08-822 July 2008 DOD BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-822, a report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, ... |
| Date July 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-840 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives NUCLEAR MATERIAL DOE Needs to Take Action to Reduce Risks Before Processing Additional Nuclear Material at the Savannah River Site’s H-Canyon GAO-08-840 July 2008 NUCLEAR MATERIAL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-840, a repo... |
| 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 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1036SP |
Title
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| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-876R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 24, 2008 The Honorable Robert C. Byrd Chairman The Honorable Thad Cochran Ranking Member Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable David R. Obey Chairman The Honorable Jerry Lewis Ranking Member Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Subject: Agencies Believe Strengthening International Agre... |
| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1030T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, July 24, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives COMMERCIAL DRIVERS Certification Process for Drivers with Serious Medical Conditions
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz, Managing Director Forensic Audits and Special Investigations GAO-0... |
| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-957 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters TAX ADMINISTRATION Comparison of the Reported Tax Liabilities of Foreignand U.S.-Controlled Corporations, 1998-2005 GAO-08-957 July 2008 TAX ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-957, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Comparison of the Reported Tax Liabil... |
| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1026T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, July 24, 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 GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE Lessons Learned for the Next Administration on... |
| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1052T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, July 24, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate HIGHWAY PUBLICPRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS Securing Potential Benefits and Protecting the Public Interest Could Result from More Rigorous Up-front Analysis
Statement... |
| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1016T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 24, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE State Oversight of Rate Setting and Claims Settlement Practices
Statement of John E. Dicken Director, Health Care GAO-08-10... |
| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-888R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 24, 2008 Congressional Requesters Subject: Developing Countries: U.S. Financing for Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative Currently Experiencing a Shortfall A buildup of foreign debt throughout the 1970s and 1980s—combined with low growth, falling commodity prices, and other economic difficulties—left many poor countries wi... |
| Date July 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1019T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, July 22, 2008 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 HUMAN CAPITAL Selected Agencies Have Implemented Key Features of Their Senior Exe... |
| Date July 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-817 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to Congressional Addressees DEFINED BENEFIT PENSIONS Plan Freezes Affect Millions of Participants and May Pose Retirement Income Challenges GAO-08-817 July 2008 DEFINED BENEFIT PENSIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-817, a report to congressional addressees Accountability Integrity Reliability Plan Freezes Affect Millions of Par... |
| Date July 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-760 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE PART D Some Plan Sponsors Have Not Completely Implemented Fraud and Abuse Programs, and CMS Oversight Has Been Limited GAO-08-760 July 2008 MEDICARE PART D Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-760, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Account... |
| Date July 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-818SP |
Title
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| Date July 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-756 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL FAA Uses Earned Value Techniques to Help Manage Information Technology Acquisitions, but Needs to Clarify Policy and Strengthen Oversight GAO-08-756 a July 2008 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-756, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reli... |
| Date July 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-841R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 18, 2008 Congressional Requesters Subject: Superfund: Funding and Reported Costs of Enforcement and Administration Activities The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that one in four Americans lives within 3 miles of a hazardous waste site. To clean up these highly contaminated sites, the Congress established the ... |
| Date July 17, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-975T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 17, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Additional Actions Are Needed to Certify and Monitor HUBZone Businesses and Assess Program Results
Statement of William B. Shear, Director Financial Markets and Communit... |
| 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... |
| Date July 17, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-915 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to Congressional Committees EXPORT-IMPORT BANK Performance Standards for Small Business Assistance Are in Place but Ex-Im Is in the Early Stages of Measuring Their Effectiveness GAO-08-915 July 2008 EXPORT-IMPORT BANK Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-915, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Per... |
