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| Date Jan. 26, 1983 |
Report No. C-MASAD-83-6 |
Title
This is an unclassified digest furnished in lieu of a report containing classified security inforznation. UNCLASSIFIED REPORT BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY NEEDS TO INCREASE S-3A READINESS TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE USE OF PLANNED WEAPON SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS DIGEST -----The S-3A is a carrier-based aircraft designed to protect U.S. surface ships from submarine threats. Offensive and ... |
| Date Dec. 27, 1982 |
Report No. GGD-83-1 |
Title
BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL Report ToThe Congress
OF THE UNITEDSTATES
The Bureau Of Economic Should Lead Efforts To Improve GNP Estimates
Analyses of revisions to the gross national product (GNP) estimates over the past 30 years show an overall commendable record. The size of revisions, although small, was larger during periods of economic instability, which was troublesome to users. The GNP compon... |
| Date Oct. 15, 1982 |
Report No. PLRD-83-3 |
Title
BY THEU.S.GENERALACCOUNTING OFFICE
Report To The Secretary Of Defense Improving The Air Force Modification Process Will Benefit Managem’ent Of Spare Parts In The Air Force And Defense Logistics Agency
Air Force and Defense Logistics Agency managers are spending millions of dollars buying and repairing unneeded items and are failing to control critical items in the in entory because of poor coord... |
| Date Oct. 8, 1982 |
Report No. OGC-83-1 |
Title
COMPTROLLER GENERAL
WASHINOT0N~D.C. OF THE UNITED 20646 STATES October 8, 1982 B-205053 To the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives On September 23, 1982, the President's eighteenth special message for fiscal year 1982 was transmitted to Congress pursuant to the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. This special message proposed one new deferral of budget authority to... |
| Date Sept. 3, 1982 |
Report No. EMD-82-113 |
Title
RtrrRlt$TEb - Not to be hslesse~d outside the Acuountijng 0~ffico excnopt on the bo~lo of rpeciH8
by the Qtfice of Congressional Relations. CIenoral approval [I
RELEASED ‘ li“@ l ’ ” .. i$’ THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL
f&port To The Chairman; Committee On Energy And Commerce l-)ouse Of Representatives OF THE UNITEDSTATES
The Department Of Energy’s FjVocurement Information System: Expectatio... |
| Date Aug. 23, 1982 |
Report No. PLRD-82-117 |
Title
[pp%f %&$Qsy j 1431/F UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
WASHINGTON, D.C.
20548 PROCUREMENT. AND READINESS LOGISTICS. DIVISION RELEASED August 23, 1982 ,, B-208404 The Honorable United States Dear Senator Subject: Patrick Senate Leahy: J. Leahy 119547 Alterations and Improvements to Presidential Appointees' Offices Since January 1981 (GAO/PLRD-82-117) In your January 29, 1982, letter, you ask... |
| Date Aug. 12, 1982 |
Report No. MASAD-82-44 |
Title
l * I v. P UNITEDSTATES GENEFWLACCOUNT~NG OFFICE
WASHINGTON, qk 3 D.C. 20548
LMI 19256 MISSION SYSTEMS ANAtYSiS ACQUlSlTlQN AND D~wS~QN RELEASED llllllllllllllIIIllrllllllllllllll The Honorable Mario Biaggi House of Representatives Dear Mr. Biaggi: Procurement, Modification, and Use of the OH-58 Helicopter (GAO/MASAD-82-44) Subject: On April 9, 1982, you requested us to assess the Army's benefits ... |
| Date Aug. 11, 1982 |
Report No. ID-82-11 |
Title
STUDY BY THE STAFF OF THE U.S. General Accounting Office
The Changing Structure Of The International Oil Market
During the past 10 years, the international oil market has experienced periods of acute shortages and surpluses; producers have taken title to oil produced in their countries and the role of the major oil companies is now limited primarily to marketing, distribution, and refining operati... |
| Date Aug. 4, 1982 |
Report No. 119115 |
Title
UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE Washington, D.C. 20548 FOR RELEASE ON DELIVERY EXPECTED AT 1O:OO a.m. EST AUGUST 4, 1982 STATEMENT OF DONALD J. HORAN, DIRECTOR AND READINESS DIVISION 11111 I
119115 PROCUREMENT, LOGISTICS, BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON GENERAL OVERSIGHT AND RENEGOTIATION OF THE BANKING, FINANCE AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Chairman and... |
| Date July 28, 1982 |
Report No. PLRD-82-105 |
Title
UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 l PRC,IUCl.w?nCNT. ANC RL&DINfSS L00lfTlcs. DIVISION July 28, 1982 b- 198620 Charles 0. Starrett, Jr. Defense Contract Director, Audit Agency Cameron Station 22314 Alexandria, VA. Dear Mr. Starrett: IlllNlllll
119781 Subject: .-DCAA Audits of Contractor Compliance With Cost Accounting Standard.s' (GAO/PLRD-82-105) This report summarize... |
| Date June 11, 1982 |
Report No. EMD-82-93 |
Title
UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 H-204406 The Honorable Toby Moffett on Chairman, Subcommittee Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Committee on Government Operations House of Representatives . Nlllllllll
118831 Pear Mr. Chairman: Subject: ‘The Office of Management and Budget’s Influence in Redesigning the Interior Department’s Offshore Leasing and Develop... |
| Date May 14, 1982 |
Report No. MASAD-82-35 |
Title
BYTHEUS GENERALACCOUNTING OFFICE
Report To The Secretary Of The Army improved Planning And Management Of The Central And Southern Florida Flood Control Project Is Needed
The Corps’ plan contains proposed work that will require major modification or may never be done. Priorities and a valid schedule have not been established for the remaining project work to ensure orderly, efficient, and effecti... |
| Date April 22, 1982 |
Report No. 118145 |
Title
FOR RELEASEON DELIVERY Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 22, 1982 United States General Accounting Washington, D.C. 20548 Office Statement of Douglas L. McCullough Deputy Director, Energy and Minerals Division Before the Subcommittee on the Panama Canal and the Outer Continental Shelf House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries SUMMARY Interior has done a more thorough job documenting it... |
| Date April 9, 1982 |
Report No. MASAD-82-30 |
Title
UNITED STATESGENERALACCOUNTINGOFFICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 MISSION ANALYSIS IIIYWLMS ACOUllllflON AND DIVI5ION E-207025 APRlL9,1982 The Honorable The Secretary Attention: Caspar W . Weinberger of Defense Director, G A O Affairs Dear Mr. Secretary: Subject: Opportunities Modifications to Reduce the Cost of Some B-52 (MASAD-82-30) Following Presidential approval of the B-1B program, the Air Force r... |
| Date March 22, 1982 |
Report No. PLRD-82-38 |
Title
Comptroller General
OF THE UNITEDSTATES CXA Wing Modification : A Case Study Illustrating Problems In The Defense Weapons Acquisition Process
The Air Force had data in 1967 indicating airframe weight problems in the C5A aircraft’s original design. These problems eventually led Lockheed, the C5A manufacturer, to deviate from contract specifications by reducing wing material thicknesses. Not until... |
| Date Feb. 26, 1982 |
Report No. 117658 |
Title
UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 COP.3 MUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC DlVlSlON February Mr. R. Max Peterson U.S. Forest Service Chief, U.S. Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. 20250 Dear Mr. Peterson: SUBJECT: Further Efforts Needed to Ensure Best Use of Research Findings 26, 1982 117658 II We have made a limited review of the results of actions taken by the F... |
| Date Sept. 17, 1981 |
Report No. B-203348.2 |
Title
UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL B-203348.2 September 17, 1981 Do not Date available to public reading., Mr. William J. Maraist Assistant Administrator for Regulations Office of Federal Procurement Policy Office of Management and Budget Executive Office of the President Dear Mr. Maraist: You requested our comments on a draft segment of the Fe... |
| Date Sept. 11, 1981 |
Report No. B-202568 |
Title
COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES WASHINGTON D.C. 20548 B-202568 September 11, 1981 The Honorable David Pryor United States Senate Dear Senator Pryor: This is in response to your request for our opinion as to "the legality and propriety" of certain actions taken by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in connection with its disaster loan program, including "the total cut-off" of funding ... |
| Date Aug. 21, 1981 |
Report No. PLRD-81-62 |
Title
UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20540 PROCUREMENT. AN0 READINESS LOQISTICS. DIVISION B-204377 AUGUST 21,lQSl The Honorable David A. Stockman Director, Office of Management and Budget Dear Mr. Stockman: IlllllllIlllI
116184 q- m 7GAO's&bservations,,on the Proposed Revision to Subject: Executive Order 12072 on the Polic of Meeting federal Space Needs in Urban Areas (PLRD-81-62) I D... |
| Date Aug. 13, 1981 |
Report No. MASAD-81-39 |
Title
UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 /i+L/+ AUGUST
: .
2 /” MISSION ANALYSIS AND SVSTEMS ACQUlSlTlON DtvISION 13.1981
: ” E-204236 The Honorable The Secretary Attention% Caspar W. Weinberger of Defense Assistant for Audit Reports Ill Ill
116127 Dear Mr. Secretary: Subjects Product Improvement r-Adoption of Preplanned Techniques Can Reduce Cost of Improving Effectivene... |
| Date July 27, 1981 |
Report No. PLRD-81-56 |
Title
UNITED STATES GENERAL ACC~~NTI~\~G OFflCS
WASHINGTON. 3.C. l?.O5%3 PROCUREMENT, AND READINESS LOGISTICS. DIVISION JULY27,1981 B-204065 The Honorable John G. Fary Chairman, Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds Committee on Public Works and Transportation House of Representatives /'GSA% Planned Program '""'Construction Projects Construction?(PLRD-81-56) .", ,,J Dear Mr. Chairman: Subject: To... |
| Date July 10, 1981 |
Report No. PAD-81-82 |
Title
Report To The Honorable Jim -Weaver United States House Of Representatives
OF THEUNITEDSTATES Proposed Changes To The Payment In Lieu Of Taxes Program Can Save Millions
GAO analyzed four proposed changes to the Payment In Lieu of Taxes Program to determine the impact both Government-wide and on certain States. Although actual budget impact could not be quantified, the estimated savings, depending ... |
| Date May 21, 1981 |
Report No. B-202459 |
Title
COMPTR0'-LER GCANERAL OF THE UNITED STATES WASHINGTON D.C. 2OU48 PLRD/FAM-6 B-202459 May 21, 1981 The Honorable James J. Howard Chairman, Committee on Public Works
Iand Transportation House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Chairman: -In response to youx-February 20, 1981, request, we lare providing the enclosed Lcomments on t4ies proposed legislation (,H-.R-ti193-8-)' referred to as t4h-e Public Buildi... |
| Date April 20, 1981 |
Report No. PLRD-81-21 |
Title
,,>g@, I/z I: yy -e,. . ‘:’ :z-x ':\$\, :, ,j;:j ,‘; UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 PROCURE!JIENT. AND READINESS LOGISTICS. DIVISION B-202728 The Honorable Joseph P. Addabbo Subcommittee on Defense Chairman, Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Subject: pdate of the Issues Concerning the Proposed Reactivation of the Iowa Class Battleships and t... |
| Date April 1, 1981 |
Report No. 090874 |
Title
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090874 April 1981 U.S. General Accounting Office O f f i c e of t h e G e n e r a l C o u n s e l
- -_ A t t a c h e d i s t h e s e c o n d r e v i s i o n (Change 2) t o t h e M i l i t a r y P e r s o n n e l Law Manual i s s u e d b y t h i s O f f i c e i n 1 9 7 8 . I t i n c l u d e s p e r t i n e n t Comptroller G e n e r a l d e c i s i o n s i s ... |
| Date March 20, 1981 |
Report No. PLRD-81-11 |
Title
Comptroller General
OF THE UNITEDSTATES Knoxville Expo ‘82: Why Changes Are Needed In Law.On Reuse Of U.S.Pavilions At international Expositions
The Department of Commerce is building a permanent, rather than a temporary, pavilion for the Knoxville Expo ‘82, even though there are no firm plans for its use after the exposition. Construction of the more costly permanent building is not justified... |
| Date March 16, 1981 |
Report No. A-65768 |
Title
3 ~GAO
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 Office of General Counsel In Reply Referto: A-65768
March 16, 1981 Mr. Larry L. Simms Acting Assistant Attorney General @ Office of Legal Counsel Dear Mr. Simms: to .A 3fls1fl.-i S On January 7 1981, we forwarded to the Attorney General for his consideration a rfinal regulation to amend tSre Federal Claims Collection Act Standards... |
| Date March 16, 1981 |
Report No. PLRD-81-5 |
Title
BY THE U,S.GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE Report To The Secretary Of Defense Improved Management Of Air Force Modification Programs Can Save Millions
The Air Force can save millions of dollars by (1) making greater use of the Department of Defense supply system to obtain parts needed for the aircraft modification programs and (2) following more realistic practices in contracting for other parts needed ... |
| Date March 13, 1981 |
Report No. B-202175 |
Title
COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES
\o ~(ji WASHINGTON D.C. 20548 - B-202175 - AR i3 1984 The Honorable Jack Brooks Chairman, Committee on Government Operations House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: By letter of February 2, 1981, you requeted ourLyiews on H.R. 124 J 97th Congress, 1st Session--"A bill to amend title 5 of the n~ited States Code to increase the efficiency of Government-wi... |
| Date March 13, 1981 |
Report No. B-202109 |
Title
Ax COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES WASHINGTON D.C. 20548 B-202109 :AR S The Honorable Jack Brooks Chairman, Committee on Government Operations House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: By letter of January 21, 1981, you requested our iews on H.R. 7497, 97th Congress, 1st Session--"A Dill to amend title 5 of the Cnited States Code to increase the efficiency of Government-wide efforts to ... |
| Date March 3, 1981 |
Report No. PAD-81-36 |
Title
. 4.
BY THECOlVli’TROLLEnGENERAL *-’jry&J v Report To The Congress
OF THEUNITEDSTATES Federal Budget Concepts And Procedures Can Be Further Strengthened
Several recent developments have placed strains on the capacity of existing Federal budget concepts and procedures to serve the budget information and control needs of the Congress, the executive branch, and the public. These include “off-bu... |
| Date July 7, 1980 |
Report No. B-198847 |
Title
PLrnTCOMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20548 . . B-198847 July 7, 1980 The Honorable James M. Hanley Chairman, Committee on Post Office and Civil Service House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: Your letter of May 1, 1980, requested ourL iews and comments on H.R. 708w This bill would.amend section 5305(c) of title 5, United States Code, to orovide that (1) the authority ... |
| Date June 5, 1980 |
Report No. 091119 |
Title
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| Date July 17, 1979 |
Report No. LCD-79-310 |
Title
neral Services A ministration Improve The Manag Of Its Alterations And The General Services Administration spends $250 million a year to alter or repair 3,300 Federal buildings. Its system to manage the program has several deficiencies. Consequently, management does not have reliable information to control expenditures, monitor results, or support congressional budget requests. Many problems have ... |
| Date March 21, 1979 |
Report No. LCD-78-335 |
Title
* 3 REPORT B’Y’ +-?E f Comptroller General
OF THE UNITED STATES g Repairs And Alterations Of Public Buildings By General Services AdministrationBetter Congressional Oversight And Control Is Possible
The General Services Administration manages a program of major repairs and alterations to public buildings. The Public Buildings Act requires General Services to obtain approval of the Senate and H... |
| Date Dec. 29, 1978 |
Report No. PSAD-79-21 |
Title
UNITEDSTATESGENERALACCOUNTING OmcE
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20518 B-163058 The Honorable The Secretary Attentfonr Harold Brown of Defense Assistant for Audit Room 3A336 ASD (Comptroller) I WC: 29 1978 -- Reports Dear Mr. Secretary:
process We are currently reviewing the Navy's ship acquisition for selected programs, including FFG-7 class frigates. Although our review is not yet completed, we are bringing ... |
| Date June 8, 1978 |
Report No. PAD-78-73 |
Title
REPORT BY THE COXPTROLLER OF THE UNITED STATES GENERAL CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGBT REFORM PROPOSALS The Chairman, Senate Committee on Rules and Administration asked the Comptroller General to develop suggestions for improving the process by which Congress oversees programs and decides whether -programs should be continued, modified or terminated, in recognition of the general objectives and features o... |
| Date June 2, 1978 |
Report No. FPCD-78-45 |
Title
DOCUOBNT RESOgB 06025 B1566591] (Observations on the ethod of nnually djusting ilitary Pay]. FPCD-78-45; B-16370. June 2, 1978. 2 pp. + enclosure (20 pp.). Report to Rep. elvin Price, Chairman, House Committee on Armed Services; S. John Stennis, Chairman, Senate Committee on armed Services; by lser B. Staats, Costroller Geaeral. Issue Area: Personnel anagement and Compensation (300); Personnel ana... |
| Date May 17, 1978 |
Report No. 106026 |
Title
DOCUIENT BESUbE
06026 B1386426] [Legislation To Amend the Comptroller General's Retirament Systemj. ay 17, 1978. 4 pp. + enclosure (7 pp.). Testimcny before the Hocuse Committee on Government Operations: Legislation and National Security ubcosaittee; by Elmer . Staats, Comptroller General. Contact: Office of the Comptroller General. congressional Relevance: House Committee on Governmert Operations... |
| Date May 15, 1978 |
Report No. HRD-78-71 |
Title
DOCUIENT RESOUE 05986 - [B1386412] The New Orleans Naval Hospital Should Be Closed and Alternative Uses Evaluated. HRD-78-71; B-133044. ay 15c 1978. 19 pp + 3 appendices (4 pp.). Report to the Congrew.s; by Robert F. Keller, Acting Comptroller General.
Issue Area: Health Programs (1200); Health Programs: Diagnosis and Disease Ccntrol (1201). Contact: Human Resources Div. Early Budget Function: Nat... |
| Date July 20, 1977 |
Report No. FGMSD-77-53 |
Title
DOCUMENT RESUME
03437 - [A2633756] (Approval of the Statement of Accounting Principles and Standards for the Operations of the Civil Aeronautics Board]. FGMSD-77-53. Jujy 20, 1977. 1 pp. Report to Alfred E. Kahn, Chairman, Civil Aeronautics Board; by Elmer B. Staats, Comptroller General.. Issue Area: Accounting and Finan'ial Reporting (2800). Contact: Financial and General Management Studies Div. ... |
| Date July 20, 1977 |
Report No. FGMSD-77-54 |
Title
`"ENT RESPME
03436 - [A2633758] [Approval of the Stetement of Accounti Principles and Standards for the Southeastern Power A 'nistration]. FGMSD-77-54; B-125032. Jujy 20, 1977. 1 pp. Report to SecLetary, Department of the Iinterior; by Elmer B. Staats, Comptroller General. Issue Area: Accounting and Financial Reporting (2800). Contact: Financial and General Management Studies Div. Budget Functiol,... |
| Date July 7, 1977 |
Report No. CED-77-86 |
Title
REPORT TO THE CONGRESS BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES
LM102865 lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Changes Proposed For The Funding Of Public Works Projects Would Expedite Economic Development And Job Opportunities
Department of Commerce
Between fiscal years 1966 and 1975, the Economic Development Administration approved grants of $1.4 billion to construct 2,800 public works pro... |
| Date May 4, 1976 |
Report No. LCD-76-435 |
Title
Improvements Needed In Managing The Army’s Field teve! ECplipme~t odifieatisn Program
Departmnts of Defense and the Army The Army has had reccrring problems in mana$ng its program&-for making, changes ic;le;dlfications] in its taccrcai and comoat vehtThere have been long delays in app!ying modifications, ineffective controls over material, and unreliable reporting on the program’s status. Thes... |
| Date Aug. 18, 1975 |
Report No. 089619 |
Title
Dear Xr. r7i.s Tsch2cke: is ;o notify you that we have completed our work on the r Review dsinistration’s management, organization and review I wish to take this opportunity to express my sistance and cooperation extended Messrs. h’eely an< &s::?)- .~f ~1’ s:a;‘f. T-3 O-T? WCLL.. - z ozC:ions on suggested modifications to SBA’s Standards of coy$:c: Pwp& ;,;e int eri*iewed several members... |
| Date April 11, 1975 |
Report No. 089623 |
Title
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RES~URCESANDECONOMIC B~EL~~MENTOIVISION -UNITED STATES GENERAL A~JNTING
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 OFFICE I 4Pufd3
The Honorable James E. Dow Acting Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration Department of Transportation Dear Mr. Dow: c..: APR 11 197’5 We have surveyed the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) regulation of and surveillance over alterations to light aircraft. We made our s... |
| Date March 28, 1975 |
Report No. 089108 |
Title
1. .I ii2aP+ UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE6 y q ( Ud
WASHINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE 22046,s r
FIFTHFLOOR 803WESTBROADsTREET FALLS CHURCM,VIRGINIA . \ / Colonel Edward 13. Finch, Jr. Comptroller U.S. Army %litary District of Washington Department of the Army Building 48 Fort Leslie J. McNair Washington, D.C. 20319 Dear Colonel Finch: i.. D. 2P/ v This letter supplements our report of February... |
| Date Oct. 1, 1974 |
Report No. B-157373 |
Title
8-157373 Department of Defense To the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate This is our report on the management of aircraft modification programs in the Army, Navy, and Air Force. We made our review pursuant to the Budget and Accounting Act Act; 1921 (31 U.S.C. 53), and the Accounting ancl Auditing of I,950 (31 U,S;C. 67). We are sending copies of thi... |
| Date Sept. 25, 1973 |
Report No. B-178570 |
Title
. l :f The Honorable Les Aspin House of Representatives Dear Mr. Aspin: The enclosed response to your L-Advanced Airborne unclassified information is in further Ap’ril 13, 1973, letter, concerning the Command Post (AABNCP) program. . AABNCP was reported for the first time on the Department of Defense Selected Acquisition Report as of &larch 31, 1973, and we have added AABNCP to the systems cover... |
| Date Aug. 31, 1973 |
Report No. B-178979 |
Title
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