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Title |
| Date July 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1034T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Testimony Before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs, U.S. Senate TAX COMPLIANCE Businesses Owe Billions in Federal Payroll Taxes
Statement of Steven J. Sebastian, Director Financial Management and Assurance GAO-... |
| 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 2, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-693 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Status of GAO Financial Audit and Related Financial Management Report Recommendations GAO-08-693 July 2008 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-693, a report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue Accountability Integrity Reliability Status of GA... |
| Date June 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-618 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Thousands of Medicare Providers Abuse the Federal Tax System GAO-08-618 June 2008 MEDICARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-618, a report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homela... |
| Date June 5, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-800R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 5, 2008 The Honorable John Lewis Chairman Subcommittee on Oversight Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Refund Anticipation Loans Dear Mr. Chairman: Taxpayers who do not want to wait for their tax refunds from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may choose to obtain refund anticipation loans (RAL). RA... |
| Date April 4, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-566 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters VALUE-ADDED TAXES Lessons Learned from Other Countries on Compliance Risks, Administrative Costs, Compliance Burden, and Transition GAO-08-566 April 2008 VALUE-ADDED TAXES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-566, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Lessons Learned from... |
| Date March 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-541 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to Congressional Committees FINANCIAL AUDIT Special Counsel Expenditures for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2007 GAO-08-541 a Contents Letter Auditor’s Report
Background Opinion on Statement of Expenditures Opinion on Internal Control Compliance with Laws and Regulations Objectives, Scope, and Methodology Agency Comments 1 ... |
| Date Jan. 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-428T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICAL DEVICES Challenges for FDA in Conducting Manufacturer Inspections
Statement of Marcia Crosse, Director Health Care GAO-08-428T January 29,... |
| Date July 24, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1090T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives TAX COMPLIANCE Thousands of Organizations Exempt from Federal Income Tax Owe Nearly $1 Billion in Payroll and Other Taxes
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz, Managing Director For... |
| Date June 29, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-563 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives TAX COMPLIANCE Thousands of Organizations Exempt from Federal Income Tax Owe Nearly $1 Billion in Payroll and Other Taxes GAO-07-563 June 2007 TAX COMPLIANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-563, a report to the Ranking ... |
| Date May 9, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-719T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, May 9, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Assessment of the 2008 Budget Request and an Update of 2007 Performance
Statement of James R. White Director Strategic Issues Davi... |
| Date May 3, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-823T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 3, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX COMPLIANCE Challenges in Ensuring Offshore Tax Compliance
Statement of Michael Brostek Director Strategic Issues GAO-07-823T May 3, 2007 TAX COMPLIANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-823T, a testimony before the Comm... |
| Date April 24, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-785T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, April 24, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives FEDERAL OVERSIGHT OF FOOD SAFETY High-Risk Designation Can Bring Attention to Limitations in the Government’s Food Recall Programs
Statement of Lis... |
| Date April 3, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-673 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2007 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Interim Results of the 2007 Tax Filing Season and the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Request GAO-07-673 April 2007 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-673, a report to the Ranking... |
| Date March 15, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-423R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 15, 2007 The Honorable Max Baucus Chairman Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Using Data from the Internal Revenue Service’s National Research Program to Identify Potential Opportunities to Reduce the Tax Gap... |
| Date Jan. 23, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-391T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, January 23, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate TAX COMPLIANCE Multiple Approaches Are Needed to Reduce the Tax Gap
Statement of Michael Brostek Director, Tax Issues Strategic Issues Team This testimony was amended on February 9, 2007, to correct the tax gap red... |
| Date Jan. 18, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-22 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2007 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, U.S. Senate EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Enforcement Improvements Made but Additional Actions Could Further Enhance Pension Plan Oversight GAO-07-22 January 2007 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-22, a report to the Ranking Minority M... |
| Date Jan. 5, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-157 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2007 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICAL DEVICES Status of FDA’s Program for Inspections by Accredited Organizations GAO-07-157 January 2007 MEDICAL DEVICES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-157, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Status of FDA’s Program for Inspections by Accredited Organiza... |
| Date Sept. 27, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-1126T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, September 27, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Resources, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives CLIMATE CHANGE Federal Agencies Should Do More to Make Funding Reports Clearer and Encourage Progress on Two Voluntary Programs
Statement of John B. Step... |
| Date June 13, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-603 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2006 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate CAPITAL GAINS TAX GAP Requiring Brokers to Report Securities Cost Basis Would Improve Compliance if Related Challenges Are Addressed GAO-06-603 a June 2006 CAPITAL GAINS TAX GAP Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-603, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity R... |
| Date May 11, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-468 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters NATIONAL PARKS AIR TOUR FEES Effective Verification and Enforcement Are Needed to Improve Compliance GAO-06-468 a May 2006 NATIONAL PARKS AIR TOUR FEES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-468, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Effective Verification and Enforcement Are... |
| Date April 25, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-97 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters CLIMATE CHANGE EPA and DOE Should Do More to Encourage Progress Under Two Voluntary Programs GAO-06-97 a April 2006 CLIMATE CHANGE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-97, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability EPA and DOE Should Do More to Encourage Progress Under Two Vol... |
| Date April 13, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-361 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2006 Report to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, U.S. Senate SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Consideration of Key Principles Needed in Addressing Implementation for Smaller Public Companies GAO-06-361 April 2006 SARBANES-OXLEY ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-361, a report to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, U.... |
| Date Oct. 11, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-100 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2005 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAXPAYER INFORMATION Options Exist to Enable Data Sharing Between IRS and USCIS but Each Presents Challenges GAO-06-100 a October 2005 TAXPAYER INFORMATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-100, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Options ... |
| Date Sept. 15, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-747 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2005 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX ADMINISTRATION Systematic Information Sharing Would Help IRS Determine the Deductibility of Civil Settlement Payments GAO-05-747 a September 2005 TAX ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-747, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Relia... |
| Date Sept. 1, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-1009SP |
Title
Contents Preface Introduction Section 1 Revenue— Taxes Exist to Fund Government
The Current Tax System Historical Trends in Tax Revenue Historical Trends in Federal Spending Borrowing versus Taxing as a Source of Resources Long-term Fiscal Challenge Revenue Effects of Federal Tax Policy Changes General Options Suggested for Fundamental Tax Reform Key Questions 1 4 7 7 13 14 15 17 19 21 22 24 26... |
| Date Aug. 26, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-878 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters TAX POLICY Summary of Estimates of the Costs of the Federal Tax System GAO-05-878 a August 2005 TAX POLICY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-878, a report to House Majority Leader Thomas DeLay, and the Honorable John Linder, House of Representatives Accountability Integrity Reliability Summary of Estima... |
| Date July 18, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-753 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2005 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX COMPLIANCE Better Compliance Data and Long-term Goals Would Support a More Strategic IRS Approach to Reducing the Tax Gap GAO-05-753 a July 2005 TAX COMPLIANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-753, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Bet... |
| Date Feb. 4, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-295T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. EST Friday, February 4, 2005 Testimony Before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission U.S.-CHINA TRADE Observations on Ensuring China’s Compliance with World Trade Organization Commitments
Statement of Loren Yager, Director International Affairs and Trade GAO-05-295T Mr. Chairman and M... |
| Date Oct. 7, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-51 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters FOOD SAFETY USDA and FDA Need to Better Ensure Prompt and Complete Recalls of Potentially Unsafe Food GAO-05-51 a October 2004 FOOD SAFETY USDA and FDA Need to Better Ensure Prompt and Complete Recalls of Potentially Unsafe Food Highlights of GAO-05-51, a report to congressional requesters Two large ... |
| 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 March 19, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-378 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH OSHA’s Voluntary Compliance Strategies Show Promising Results, but Should Be Fully Evaluated before They Are Expanded GAO-04-378 March 2004 WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH OSHA's Voluntary ... |
| Date Feb. 23, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-482T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Monday, February 23, 2004 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Action Needed to Address Security Challenges at Chemical Facilities
Statement of John B. Steph... |
| Date June 16, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-614 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2003 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS Is Implementing the National Research Program as Planned GAO-03-614 June 2003 TAX ADMINISTRATION
Highlights of GAO-03-614, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate IRS Is Implementing the National Research Program as Planned The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) needs ... |
| Date May 7, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-732T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 7, 2003 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives COMPLIANCE AND COLLECTION Challenges for IRS in Reversing Trends and Implementing New Initiatives
Statement of Michael Brostek, Director Strate... |
| Date Dec. 18, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-32 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2002 Report to Congressional Committees INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Agencies Complying with Revision to Federal Acquisition Regulation GAO-03-32 December 2002 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Agencies Complying with Revision to Federal Acquisition Regulation Highlights of GAO-03-32, a report to the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, Ho... |
| Date Oct. 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-43 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2002 Report to Congressional Committees NONPROLIFERATION Strategy Needed to Strengthen Multilateral Export Control Regimes GAO-03-43 October 2002 NONPROLIFERATION
Highlights of GAO-03-43, a report to Congressional Committees Strategy Needed to Strengthen Multilateral Export Control Regimes Multilateral export control regimes are consensus-based, ... |
| Date Oct. 9, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-150 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2002 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS DOD Has Implemented Section 845 Recommendations but Reporting Can Be Enhanced GAO-03-150 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background DOD Revised Section 845 Guide as Recommended Number of Nontraditional Contractors Is Captured as... |
| Date June 27, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-769 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX ADMINISTRATION New Compliance Research Effort Is on Track, but Important Work Remains GAO-02-769 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Scope and Methodology NRP’s Design and Major Components NRP Is on Track To Meet Objectives, but Critical Cadre De... |
| Date Sept. 3, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-911G |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2001 GRANT FINANCIAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Checklist for Reviewing Systems Under the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act GAO-01-911G
OPR: OP GAO Form 515 (Rev. 3/99) ______________________________________________________________________________ PREFACE ______________________________________________________________________________ Septemb... |
| Date June 18, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-535 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2001 Report to Congressional Committees TAX ADMINISTRATION Status of IRS’ Efforts to Develop Measures of Voluntary Compliance GAO-01-535 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background IRS Has Not Finalized Its Plans on How It Will Measure Voluntary Reporting Compliance How Other Programs Measure Compliance Agency Comments 1 3 4 5 9 11 13 Appendix I O... |
| Date June 14, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-195 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Unpaid Taxes of Federal Workers and Annuitants GAO-01-195 Contents Letter Appendix I Appendix II Scope and Methodology Details on Sample Cases of Federal Workers and Annuitants with Outstanding Taxes Comments From the Internal Revenue Service GAO Contacts and Staff Acknowledgments 1 32... |
| Date April 25, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-484 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2001 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives IRS AUDIT RATES Rate for Individual Taxpayers Has Declined But Effect on Compliance Is Unknown GAO-01-484 Contents Letter Appendix I Individual Income Tax Audit Rate Trends for Fiscal Years 1996 Through 2000 1 17 Appendix II Assessment of R... |
| Date April 5, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-589T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery 10:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, April 5, 2001 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance U.S. Senate TAX ADMINISTRATION Information on Selected IRS Tax Enforcement and Collection Efforts
Statement of Michael Brostek. Director, Tax Issues GAO-01-589T Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Baucus, and Members of the Committee: I am pleased to... |
| Date Sept. 14, 2000 |
Report No. T-RCED-00-295 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery 1:00 p.m., EDT Thursday September 14, 2000 Testimony
Before the Committee on Small Business, U.S. Senate SLOTTING FEES Effort to Study the Use of These Payments in the Grocery Industry Statement of Lawrence J. Dyckman, Director, Food and Agriculture Issues Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division GAO/T-RCED-00-295 M... |
| Date Aug. 14, 2000 |
Report No. GGD-00-169 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2000 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives PENSION PLANS IRS Programs for Resolving Deviations From Tax-Exemption Requirements GAO/GGD-00-169 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-282750 August 14, 2000 The Honorable Amo Hought... |
| Date May 31, 2000 |
Report No. RCED-00-155 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2000 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Clean Air, Wetlands, Private Property, and Nuclear Safety, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate AIR POLLUTION Emission Sources Regulated by Multiple Clean Air Act Provisions GAO/RCED-00-155 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic D... |
| Date May 23, 2000 |
Report No. T-GGD-00-138 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday May 23, 2000 Testimony
Before the Committee on Small Business U.S. Senate TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS’ Efforts to Serve Small Business Taxpayers
Statement of Cornelia M. Ashby Associate Director, Tax Policy and Administration Issues General Government Division GAO/T-GGD-00-138 Statement Tax Admin... |
| Date May 22, 2000 |
Report No. GGD-00-11 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2000 Report to the Chairman Committee on Small Business U.S. Senate TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS Is Working to Improve Its Estimates of Compliance Burden GAO/GGD-00-11 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-283788 May 22, 2000 The Honorable Christopher S. Bond Chairman, Committee on Small Business Unite... |
| Date April 10, 2000 |
Report No. T-GGD/AIMD-00-144 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Monday April 10, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information, and Technology, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives IRS MODERNIZATION Business Practice, Performance Management, and Information Technology Challenges
Statement of Margaret T. Wrightson Ass... |
