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| Date March 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-580R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 25, 2008 The Honorable Solomon P. Ortiz Chairman The Honorable J. Randy Forbes Ranking Member Subcommittee on Readiness Committee on Armed Forces House of Representatives Subject: DOD Personnel Clearances: Questions for the Record Related to the Quality and Timeliness of Clearances On February 13, 2008, Mr. Jack Edwards—an... |
| Date March 6, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-555T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Thursday, March 6, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate HOSPITAL QUALITY DATA Issues and Challenges Related to How Hospitals Submit Data and How CMS Ensures Data Reliability
Statement for the Record Linda T. Kohn, Acting Director Health Care GAO-08-555T March 6, 2008 HOSPITAL... |
| Date Feb. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-65 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENT Care Coordination Programs Used in Demonstration Show Promise, but Wider Use of Payment Approach May Be Limited GAO-08-65 February 2008 MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-65, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability ... |
| Date Feb. 14, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-499T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST February 14, 2008 Testimony Before the Senate Committee on the Budget HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HHS Is Pursuing Efforts to Advance Nationwide Implementation, but Has Not Yet Completed a National Strategy
Statement of Valerie C. Melvin, Director Human Capital and Management Information Systems ... |
| Date Feb. 1, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-294 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to Congressional Committees BEST PRACTICES Increased Focus on Requirements and Oversight Needed to Improve DOD’s Acquisition Environment and Weapon System Quality GAO-08-294 February 2008 BEST PRACTICES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-294, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Increased Fo... |
| 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 Jan. 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-316R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 January 22, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: Defense Logistics: The Army Needs to Implement an Effective Management and Oversight Plan for the Equipment Maintenance Contract in Kuwait The Department of Defense (DOD) relies on contractors to perform many of the functions needed to support troops in deployed locations. For exa... |
| Date Jan. 2, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-2SP |
Title
GAO
Serving the Congress and the Nation PERFORMANCE
AND ACCOUNTABILITY HIGHLIGHTS FISCAL YEAR 2007 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE Accountability l Integrity l Reliability SERVING THE CONGRESS
MISSION
GAO exists to support the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government for the be... |
| Date July 17, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-780 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2007 Report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate and Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives MILITARY PERSONNEL DOD Lacks Reliable Personnel Tempo Data and Needs Quality Controls to Improve Data Accuracy GAO-07-780 July 2007 MILITARY PERSONNEL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-780, a report to the Committee on Armed Ser... |
| Date April 12, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-720T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, April 12, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate 2007 TAX FILING SEASON Interim Results and Updates of Previous Assessments of Paid Preparers and IRS’s Modernization and Compliance Research Efforts
Statement of James R. White Director Strategic Issues Statement of ... |
| Date April 11, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-727T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 11, 2007 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Missile Defense Needs a Better Balance between Flexibility and Accountability
Statement of Paul Francis, Director, Acquisition and Sourcing Managem... |
| Date March 23, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-138 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters INSPECTORS GENERAL Activities of the Department of State Office of Inspector General GAO-07-138 March 2007 INSPECTORS GENERAL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-138, a report to the Chairman and Ranking Member, Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Honorable F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr., House of Represent... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-422T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:45 a.m. EST Wednesday, January 31, 2007 Testimony before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry FOOD STAMP PROGRAM Payment Errors and Trafficking Have Declined despite Increased Program Participation
Statement of Sigurd R. Nilsen, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues ... |
| Date Jan. 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-3SP |
Title
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE ACCOUNTABILITY PERFORMANCE & HIGHLIGHTS
Accountability Integrity FISCAL YEAR 2006
SERVING THE CONGRESS AND THE NATION Reliability HHHHHHHHH Serving the Congress
GAO’s Mission HHHHHHHHH GAO exists to support the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal gov... |
| 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 April 6, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-561T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 6, 2006 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives MILITARY DISABILITY EVALUATION Ensuring Consistent and Timely Outcomes for Reserve and Active Duty Service Members
Statement of Robert E. Robertson, Director, Educa... |
| Date April 4, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-563T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, April 4, 2006 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate PAID TAX RETURN PREPARERS In a Limited Study, Chain Preparers Made Serious Errors
Statement of Michael Brostek, Director Strategic Issues GAO-06-563T April 4, 2006 PAID TAX RETURN PREPARERS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-0... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-54 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2006 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate HOSPITAL QUALITY DATA CMS Needs More Rigorous Methods to Ensure Reliability of Publicly Released Data GAO-06-54 January 2006 HOSPITAL QUALITY DATA Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-54, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability CMS Needs More Rig... |
| Date Jan. 17, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-323R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 January 17, 2006 The Honorable George V. Voinovich Chairman The Honorable Daniel K. Akaka Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate Subject: Questions for the Record Rel... |
| Date Jan. 12, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-250 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Agencies Need to Improve the Accuracy and Reliability of Investment Information GAO-06-250 a January 2006 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-250, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Agencies Need to Improve the Accuracy ... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-2SP |
Title
From the Comptroller General
of the United States Source: See Image Sources. January 2006 By nearly every measure, GAO has once again produced excellent results in serving the Congress and the American people, and this summary performance and accountability report highlights our results for fiscal year 2005. Our business involves helping to improve performance and ensure accountability in connect... |
| Date Dec. 28, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-117 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters NURSING HOMES Despite Increased Oversight, Challenges Remain in Ensuring High-Quality Care and Resident Safety GAO-06-117 December 2005 NURSING HOMES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-117, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Despite Increased Oversight, Challenges... |
| Date Aug. 17, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-415 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters MUTUAL FUND INDUSTRY SEC’s Revised Examination Approach Offers Potential Benefits, but Significant Oversight Challenges Remain GAO-05-415 a August 2005 MUTUAL FUND INDUSTRY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-415, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability SEC’s Revised ... |
| Date July 11, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-671 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2005 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS Can Improve Its Productivity Measures by Using Alternative Methods GAO-05-671 a July 2005 TAX ADMINSTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-671, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliabilit... |
| Date May 5, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-655T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 5, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives VA DISABILITY BENEFITS Board of Veterans' Appeals Has Made Improvements in Quality Assurance, but Challenges Remain for VA in Assuring Con... |
| Date May 5, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-245 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to Congressional Committees FOOD STAMP PROGRAM States Have Made Progress Reducing Payment Errors, and Further Challenges Remain GAO-05-245 May 2005 FOOD STAMP PROGRAM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-245, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability States Have Made Progress Reducing Payment Errors, and ... |
| Date Feb. 17, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-309R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 16, 2005 The Honorable Jim Nussle Chairman Committee on the Budget House of Representatives Subject: Health and Human Services’ Estimate of Health Care Cost Savings Resulting from the Use of Information Technology Dear Mr. Chairman: According to the Institute of Medicine and others, the U.S. health care delivery system ... |
| Date Nov. 17, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-86 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters DATA QUALITY Census Bureau Needs to Accelerate Efforts to Develop and Implement Data Quality Review Standards GAO-05-86 a November 2004 DATA QUALITY Census Bureau Needs to Accelerate Efforts to Develop and Implement Data Quality Review Standards Highlights of GAO-05-86, a report to congressional req... |
| Date July 2, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-656 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION More Effort Needed to Assess Consistency of Disability Decisions GAO-04-656 July 2004 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION More Effort Needed to Assess Consistency of Disability Decisions Highlights of GAO-04-6... |
| Date Oct. 23, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-195T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 23, 2003 Testimony Before the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate PRESCRIPTION DRUGS State and Federal Oversight of Drug Compounding by Pharmacies
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues GAO-04-195T October 23, 2003 PRESCRIPTION ... |
| Date July 15, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-561 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters NURSING HOME QUALITY Prevalence of Serious Problems, While Declining, Reinforces Importance of Enhanced Oversight GAO-03-561 July 2003 NURSING HOME QUALITY Prevalence of Serious Problems, While Declining, Reinforces Importance of Enhanced Oversight Highlights of GAO-03-561, a report to congressional requesters... |
| Date Oct. 31, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-187 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters NURSING HOMES Public Reporting of Quality Indicators Has Merit, but National Implementation Is Premature GAO-03-187 a October 2002 NURSING HOMES Public Reporting of Quality Indicators Has Merit, but National Implementation Is Premature Highlights of GAO-03-187, a report to congressional requesters GAO was a... |
| Date April 29, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-651R |
Title
dRA United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 April 29, 2002 The Honorable Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. Director Office of Management and Budget Subject: Paperwork Reduction Act: Changes Needed to Annual Report Dear Mr. Daniels: On April 11, 2002, we testified before the House Committee on Government Reform’s Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs ... |
| Date March 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-232 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2002 Report to Congressional Committees PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION Opportunities Exist for Improving Management of the Enforcement Program GAO-02-232 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background PWBA Uses a Multifaceted Enforcement Strategy Weaknesses Identified in Management of Key Areas of Enforcement Program Conclusions Recommend... |
| Date March 14, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-297 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters 2000 CENSUS Coverage Evaluation Matching Implemented as Planned, but Census Bureau Should Evaluate Lessons Learned GAO-02-297 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Matching Process Was Complex, and Application of Criteria Involved the Judgment of Trained Bureau Staff Quality Assurance Results Suggest ... |
| Date Dec. 21, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-253R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 December 20, 2001 The Honorable Carl Levin Chairman Committee on Armed Services United States Senate Subject: Inspectors General: Department of Defense IG Peer Reviews Dear Mr. Chairman: This letter and its enclosure respond to your request for information about the peer reviews of the Department of Defense Inspector General (DOD IG). A ... |
| Date Dec. 20, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-252R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 December 20, 2001 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley United States Senate Subject: Inspectors General: Department of Defense IG Peer Reviews Dear Senator Grassley: This letter and its enclosure respond to your request for information about the peer reviews of the Department of Defense Inspector General (DOD IG). A peer review, known as an... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-127R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 November 30, 2001 The Honorable Don Young Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives Subject: National Airspace System: Incomplete Transition Back to National Maintenance and Certification Standards in the Federal Aviation Administration’s Alaskan Region Dear Mr. Chairman: In 1997, the Federal Avi... |
| Date Oct. 23, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-181T |
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 10:00 a.m., EDT Tuesday, October 23, 2001 ANTHRAX VACCINE Changes to the Manufacturing Process
Statement of Nancy Kingsbury, Ph.D., Managing Director, Applie... |
| Date Oct. 15, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-52 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters ELECTIONS Status and Use of Federal Voting Equipment Standards GAO-02-52 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background FEC Has Developed Voting Equipment Standards but Has Not Maintained Them NASED’s Process for Testing and Qualifying Voting Equipment Conclusions Matters for Congressional Consideration Reco... |
| Date Aug. 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-914 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2001 Report to the Honorable Judd Gregg, U.S. Senate SCHOOL VOUCHERS Publicly Funded Programs in Cleveland and Milwaukee GAO-01-914 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Cleveland and Milwaukee Voucher Programs Have Similar Student and Private School Eligibility Criteria Voucher Family Characteristics, as Well as Voucher School Attributes, D... |
| Date Aug. 23, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-930R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 August 23, 2001 The Honorable Lane Evans Ranking Democratic Member Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives Subject: Veterans’ Benefits: Quality Assurance for Disability Claims Processing Dear Mr. Evans: In recent years, the accuracy of claims processing in the Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA) compensation and ... |
| Date Aug. 16, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-923 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFENSE INVENTORY Navy Spare Parts Quality Deficiency Reporting Program Needs Improvement GAO-01-923 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 August 16, 2001 The Honorable C. W. Bill Young Chairman, Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives The Honorable Jerry Lewis Chairman, S... |
| Date June 8, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-719 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2001 Report to Congressional Committees QUALITY ASSURANCE The Fastener Quality Act’s Small-Lot Exemption GAO-01-719 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 8, 2001 The Honorable Ernest F. Hollings Chairman The Honorable John McCain Ranking Minority Member Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Se... |
| Date Sept. 22, 2000 |
Report No. RCED-00-255 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2000 Report to the Honorable Richard J. Durbin, United States Senate FOOD SAFETY Controls Can Be Strengthened to Reduce the Risk of Disease Linked to Unsafe Animal Feed GAO/RCED-00-255 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Comments From the Food and Drug Administration 3 20 23 27 11 Appendix II: Comments From the Centers for Disease Control an... |
| Date July 25, 2000 |
Report No. RCED-00-168 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2000 Report to Congressional Committees HUD HOUSING PORTFOLIOS HUD Has Strengthened Physical Inspections but Needs to Resolve Concerns About Their Reliability GAO/RCED-00-168 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Results of Baseline Inspections Conducted by HUD’s Real Estate Assessment Center 3 34 39 43 45 50 Appendix II: Industries’ Concerns a... |
| Date Dec. 8, 1999 |
Report No. RCED-00-16 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 1999 Report to Congressional Committees MEAT AND POULTRY Improved Oversight and Training Will Strengthen New Food Safety System GAO/RCED-00-16 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-283823 December 8, 1999 The Honorable Thad Cochran Chairman The Honorable Herb ... |
| Date Oct. 12, 1999 |
Report No. T-NSIAD-00-48 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m., EDT Tuesday, October 12, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives ANTHRAX VACCINE Safety and Efficacy Issues
Statement of Kwai-Cheung Chan, Director, Special Studies and Evaluations, National Security and International Affairs Division GAO/T-NSIAD-00-48 Mr. Chairman ... |
| Date Sept. 9, 1999 |
Report No. T-GGD-99-166 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
Not to be Released Before 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday September 9, 1999 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Benefits Committee on Veterans' Affairs House of Representatives CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Guidance Governing Agency Actions Is Limited
Statement for the Record of L. Nye Stevens Director, Federal Management and Workforce Issues General Government Di... |
| Date July 1, 1999 |
Report No. RCED-99-184 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July
1999 Report to the Honorable Richard J. Durbin, U.S. Senate FOOD SAFETY U.S. Lacks a Consistent Farm-to-Table Approach to Egg Safety k
Accountability * Integrity * Reliability ?AO/RCED-99-184 United States GAO Washington, D.C. 20548
Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-282632 July 1, 1999 The Honorable Richard J. Durbin United S... |
