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| Date Sept. 11, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-859 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2006 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives HOMELESS VETERANS PROGRAMS Improved Communications and Follow-up Could Further Enhance the Grant and Per Diem Program GAO-06-859 September 2006 HOMELESS VETERANS PROGRAMS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-859, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Vete... |
| Date July 26, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-837R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 26, 2006 The Honorable John Warner Chairman The Honorable Carl Levin Ranking Minority Member Committee on Armed Services United States Senate The Honorable Duncan L. Hunter Chairman The Honorable Ike Skelton Ranking Minority Member Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Financial Management: Implication... |
| Date June 29, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-768R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 29, 2006 Inspectors General Subject: Financial Audit: Guidance for Auditing Federal Employee and Veteran Benefit Payable Actuarial Estimates In our role as principal auditor of the consolidated financial statements of the U.S. government (CFS), we plan to use the work of the inspectors general and contracted independent publi... |
| Date June 22, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-905T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, June 22, 2006 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY VA and DOD Face Challenges in Completing Key Efforts
Statement o... |
| Date May 30, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-309 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters VETERANS’ DISABILITY BENEFITS VA Should Improve Its Management of Individual Unemployability Benefits by Strengthening Criteria, Guidance, and Procedures
This report was revised on October 23, 2006, to correct two pie charts and accompanying text dealing with the ages of (1) all IU beneficiaries as of ... |
| Date Feb. 6, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-430R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 6, 2006 The Honorable Steve Buyer Chairman Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives The Honorable Daniel K. Akaka Ranking Minority Member Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Richard J. Durbin The Honorable Patty Murray The Honorable Ken Salazar United States Senate Subject:... |
| Date Feb. 1, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-359R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 1, 2006 The Honorable Daniel K. Akaka Ranking Member Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Lane Evans Ranking Member Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives Subject: Veterans Affairs: Limited Support for Reported Health Care Management Efficiency Savings The Department of Ve... |
| Date Jan. 9, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-333T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. HST Lihue, Hawaii Monday, January 9, 2006 Testimony Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VA LONG-TERM CARE Trends and Planning Challenges in Providing Nursing Home Care to Veterans
Statement of Laurie E. Ekstrand Director, Health Care GAO-06-333T January 9, 2006 VA LONG-TERM CARE H... |
| Date Dec. 9, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-149 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters VETERANS’ BENEFITS Further Changes in VBA’s Field Office Structure Could Help Improve Disability Claims Processing GAO-06-149 December 2005 VETERANS' BENEFITS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-149, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Further Changes in VBA's F... |
| Date Dec. 7, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-283T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
Not to Be Released Before 10:30 a.m. EST Wednesday, December 7, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS’ DISABILITY BENEFITS Claims Processing Challenges and Opportunities for Improvements
Statement for the Record by Cynthia A. Bascetta, Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security Iss... |
| Date Nov. 3, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-225T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Thursday, November 3, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS’ DISABILITY BENEFITS Improved Transparency Needed to Facilitate Oversight of VBA’s Compensation and Pension Staffing Leve... |
| Date Oct. 20, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-120T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, October 20, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA DISABILITY BENEFITS Routine Monitoring of Disability Decisions Could Improve Consistency
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta, Direc... |
| Date Oct. 12, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-46 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2005 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS’ DISABILITY BENEFITS VA Could Enhance Its Progress in Complying with Court Decision on Disability Criteria GAO-06-46 Contents Letter Appendix I: Briefing Section 1 4 Appendix II: Comments from the Department of Veterans Affai... |
| Date Aug. 5, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-429 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2005 Report to the Honorable Christopher S. Bond, U.S. Senate VA HEALTH CARE Key Challenges to Aligning Capital Assets and Enhancing Veterans’ Care GAO-05-429 August 2005 VA HEALTH CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-429, a report to the Honorable Christopher S. Bond, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Key Challenges to Ali... |
| Date June 29, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-844T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 29, 2005 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives MILITARY AND VETERANS’ BENEFITS Improvements Needed in Transition Assistance Services for Reserves and National Guard
Statement of Cynthia Bascetta, Direc... |
| Date May 26, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-749T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT May 26, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VETERANS’ DISABILITY BENEFITS Claims Processing Problems Persist and Major Performance Improvements May Be Difficult
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Education, Workforce and Income Security GAO-05-749T May ... |
| Date May 20, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-544 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY AND VETERANS' BENEFITS Enhanced Services Could Improve Transition Assistance for Reserves and National Guard GAO-05-544 May 2005 MILITARY AND VETERANS' BENEFITS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-544, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Enhanced Services Could ... |
| Date May 19, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-722T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 19, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives DOD AND VA Systematic Data Sharing Would Help Expedite Servicemembers’ Transition to VA Services
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health ... |
| Date May 12, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-662T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 12, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS’ EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICE Preliminary Observations on Changes to Veterans’ Employment Programs
Statement of Sigurd R. Nilsen, Director, Ed... |
| 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 April 20, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-572T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 20, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION VA Has Opportunities to Improve Services, but Faces Significant Challenges
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta, Director Education, Wo... |
| Date March 17, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-444T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, March 17, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VA DISABILITY BENEFITS AND HEALTH CARE Providing Certain Services to the Seriously Injured Poses Challenges
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans’ Health and Benefits Issues GA... |
| Date March 16, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-311R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 16, 2005 The Honorable Christopher H. Smith House of Representatives Subject: Veterans Affairs Homeless Programs: Implementation of the Transitional Housing Loan Guarantee Program In 1998, Congress passed the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act, which authorized the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a new loan g... |
| Date March 2, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-160 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate VA HEALTH CARE Important Steps Taken to Enhance Veterans’ Care by Aligning Inpatient Services with Projected Needs GAO-05-160 March 2005 VA HEALTH CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-160, a report to the Chairman, Subco... |
| Date Feb. 14, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-287 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2005 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE VA Should Expedite the Implementation of Recommendations Needed to Improve Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Services GAO-05-287 Contents Letter
Summary Recommendation for Executive Action Agency Comments and Our Evaluation... |
| Date Nov. 19, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-99 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters VETERANS BENEFITS VA Needs Plan for Assessing Consistency of Decisions GAO-05-99 Contents Letter Appendix I Briefing Slides 1 4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbreviations
BDN STAR VA Benefits Delivery Network Sy... |
| Date Nov. 15, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-47 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2004 Report to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VETERANS’ BENEFITS More Transparency Needed to Improve Oversight of VBA’s Compensation and Pension Staffing Levels GAO-05-47 November 2004 VETERANS’ BENEFITS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-47, a report to the Committee on Veteran’s Affairs, U.S. Senate Accountabilit... |
| Date Nov. 12, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-64 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters VA AND DOD HEALTH CARE Efforts to Coordinate a Single Physical Exam Process for Servicemembers Leaving the Military GAO-05-64 November 2004 VA AND DOD HEALTH CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-64, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Efforts to Coordinate a Sin... |
| Date Nov. 10, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-65 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2004 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA LONG-TERM CARE Oversight of Nursing Home Program Impeded by Data Gaps GAO-05-65 November 2004 VA LONG-TERM CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-65, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives Accountability I... |
| Date Sept. 20, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-1069 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2004 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA AND DEFENSE HEALTH CARE More Information Needed to Determine If VA Can Meet an Increase in Demand for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Services GAO-04-1069 a September 2004 VA AND DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-04-1... |
| Date July 22, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-996T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 22, 2004 Testimony Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE More Outpatient Rehabilitation Services for Blind Veterans Could Better Meet Their Needs
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans’ Health and Benefits Is... |
| Date July 22, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-949 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters VA HEALTH CARE VA Needs to Improve Accuracy of Reported Wait Times for Blind Rehabilitation Services GAO-04-949 July 2004 VA HEALTH CARE VA Needs to Improve Accuracy of Reported Wait Times for Blind Rehabilitation Services Highlights of GAO-04-949, a report to congressional requesters. The Department of... |
| Date July 21, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-967T |
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 Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA MEDICAL CENTERS Internal Control Weaknessess Impair Third-Party Collections
Statement of McCoy Williams, Director, Financial Management and Assu... |
| Date July 19, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-739 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA MEDICAL CENTERS Further Operational Improvements Could Enhance Third-Party Collections GAO-04-739 a July 2004 VA MEDICAL CENTERS Further Operational Improvements Could Enhance Third-Party Collections Highlig... |
| Date June 15, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-853 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2004 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM GAO Comments on Key Task Force Findings and Recommendations GAO-04-853 Contents Letter Appendix I Related GAO Products Briefing Slides 1 4 31 Abbreviations C&P DOD DOL IT VA VBA VHA VR&E Compens... |
| Date April 21, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-444 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters VA HEALTH CARE Resource Allocations to Medical Centers in the Mid South Healthcare Network GAO-04-444 April 2004 VA HEALTH CARE Resource Allocations to Medical Centers in the Mid South Healthcare Network Highlights of GAO-04-444, a report to congressional requesters Since fiscal year 1997, the Department of V... |
| Date Jan. 30, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-162 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters VA HEALTH CARE Access for Chattanooga-Area Veterans Needs Improvement GAO-04-162 January 2004 VA HEALTH CARE Access for Chattanooga-Area Veterans Needs Improvement Highlights of GAO-04-162, a report to Congressional Requesters Veterans residing in Chattanooga, Tennessee, have had difficulty accessing Depart... |
| Date Jan. 28, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-425T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 12:00 noon EST Wednesday, January 28, 2004 Testimony Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA LONG-TERM CARE Changes In Service Delivery Raise Important Questions
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans’ Health and Benefits Issues GAO-04-425T January 28, 2004 ... |
| Date Dec. 12, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-106 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2003 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Further Efforts Needed to Improve Hepatitis C Testing for At-Risk Veterans GAO-04-106 December 2003 VA HEALTH CARE Further Efforts Needed to Improve Hepatitis C Tes... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1045 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters VETERANS’ BENEFITS Improvements Needed in the Reporting and Use of Data on the Accuracy of Disability Claims Decisions GAO-03-1045 September 2003 VETERANS’ BENEFITS Improvements Needed in the Reporting and Use of Data on the Accuracy of Disability Claims Decisions Highlights of GAO-03-1045, a report t... |
| Date Sept. 23, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1172T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, September 23, 2003 Testimony Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VA BENEFITS Fundamental Changes to VA’s Disability Criteria Need Careful Consideration
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta, Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GAO-03-1172T Mr. Chairman and... |
| Date Aug. 18, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1103R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 August 18, 2003 The Honorable Everett Alvarez, Jr. Chairman, CARES Commission Department of Veterans Affairs Subject: VA Health Care: Framework for Analyzing Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services Decisions Dear Mr. Chairman: On May 14, 2003, at your request, we briefed you on our preliminary views on the Capital Asset Realignme... |
| Date July 24, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-906 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2003 Report to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION Process for Preventing Improper Payments to Deceased Veterans Can Be Improved GAO-03-906 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background VBA’s Death Match Process Does Not Identify All Veterans Receiving Improper Disability Payments Conclusions Recommendations for Execut... |
| Date May 22, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-815T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA LONG-TERM CARE Veterans’ Access to Noninstitutional Care Is Limited by Service Gaps and Facility Restrictions
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans’... |
| Date May 9, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-487 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters VA LONG-TERM CARE Service Gaps and Facility Restrictions Limit Veterans’ Access to Noninstitutional Care GAO-03-487 May 2003 VA LONG-TERM CARE
Highlights of GAO-03-487, a report to Congressional Requesters Service Gaps and Facility Restrictions Limit Veterans’ Access to Noninstitutional Care With the aging ... |
| Date May 8, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-756T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2003 Testimony Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Key Management Challenges in Health and Disability Programs
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans’ Health and Benefits Issues GAO-03-756T May 8, 2... |
| Date May 7, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-740T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE VA Increases Third-Party Collections as It Addresses Problems in Its Collections Operations
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care... |
| Date April 28, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-491 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2003 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION Better Collection and Analysis of Attrition Data Needed to Enhance Workforce Planning GAO-03-491 April 2003 VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
Highlights of GAO-03-491, a report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Co... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-145 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Third-Party Collections Rising as VA Continues to Address Problems in Its Collections Operations GAO-03-145 January 2003 VA HEALTH CARE Third-Party Collections Rising as VA Continues to Address Probl... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-110 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks Department of Veterans Affairs GAO-03-110 a A Glance at the Agency Covered in This Report
The Department of Veterans Affairs administers a variety of programs, including one of the world’s largest health care systems and a comprehensive benefits program. Th... |
