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| Date Dec. 19, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-282 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2002 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VETERANS’ BENEFITS Claims Processing Timeliness Performance Measures Could Be Improved GAO-03-282 December 2002 VETERANS’ BENEFITS Claims Processing Timeliness Performance Measures Could Be Improved Highlights of GAO-03-282, a report to the... |
| Date Nov. 8, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-161 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2002 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Expanded Eligibility Has Increased Outpatient Pharmacy Use and Expenditures GAO-03-161 November 2002 VA HEALTH CARE Expanded Eligibility Has Increased Outpatient Pharmacy Use and Expenditures Highlights of GAO-03-161, report to the Chairman, Co... |
| Date Aug. 16, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-806 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2002 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS’ BENEFITS Quality Assurance for Disability Claims and Appeals Processing Can Be Further Improved GAO-02-806 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background The Board Understates Its Accuracy and Does Not Capture Certain Data for Improvin... |
| Date July 1, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-412 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VETERANS’ BENEFITS VBA’s Efforts to Implement the Veterans Claims Assistance Act Need Further Monitoring GAO-02-412 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background VBA’s Efforts To Implement the VCAA Have Not Resulted in Full Compliance with the Law VBA I... |
| Date May 14, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-744T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Changes Needed to Improve Resource Allocation to Health Care Networks
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, ... |
| Date April 30, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-685T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. in Trenton, New Jersey Tuesday, April 30, 2002 Testimony
Before the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Changes Needed to Improve Resource Allocation
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans’ Health and Benefits Issues GAO-02-685T a Mr. Chairman ... |
| Date April 29, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-579 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Implementation of Prescribing Guideline for Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs Generally Sound GAO-02-579 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background VA Prescribing Guideline for Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs Is Sound Guideline Generally Implemented as... |
| Date April 26, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-645T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Benefits, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. MDT, Friday, April 26, 2002 VETERANS' BENEFITS Despite Recent Improvements, Meeting Claims Processing Goals Will Be Challenging
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta, Director, Health Care—Veterans' Health and... |
| Date April 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-652T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2002 Testimony
Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VA LONG-TERM CARE The Availability of Noninstitutional Services Is Uneven
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans’ Health and Benefits Issues GAO-02-652T a Mr. Chairman and Members of the Co... |
| Date April 23, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-395 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION Clarity of Letters to Claimants Needs to Be Improved GAO-02-395 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background In Many VBA Letters, Certain Key Aspects Were Clear but Others Were Not Multiple Factors Contribute to Def... |
| Date March 29, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-510R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 March 29, 2002 The Honorable John D. Rockefeller IV Chairman Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Lane Evans Ranking Democratic Member Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives Subject: VA Long-Term Care: Implementation of Certain Millennium Act Provisions Is Incomplete, and Availability of ... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-338 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters VA HEALTH CARE Allocation Changes Would Better Align Resources with Workload GAO-02-338 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background VERA Has Had A Substantial Effect on Network Resources and Workload VERA Provides A Reasonable Approach to Resource Allocation VERA Changes Required to Better Align Resources ... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-368 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VETERANS' EDUCATION BENEFITS Comparison of Federal Assistance Awarded to Veteran and Nonveteran Students GAO-02-368 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Receiving GI Benefits May Affect Eligibility for Some Federal Financial Aid Generally Veteran Stu... |
| Date Feb. 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-284 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE SUBVENTION DEMONSTRATION Pilot Satisfies Enrollees, Raises Cost and Management Issues for DOD Health Care GAO-02-284 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Demonstration Illustrated Retirees’ Interest in Military Health Care, Had Positive Impact on Enrollees Demonstration Underscored Challe... |
| Date Oct. 30, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-192T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Subcommittee on Benefits, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 30, 2001 VETERANS' EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICE Greater Flexibility and Accountability Needed to Better Serve Veterans
Statement of Sigurd R. Nilsen, Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issu... |
| Date Oct. 16, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-173T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2001 VA AND DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Progress and Challenges DOD Faces in Executing a Military Medical Surveillance System
Statement for the Record by Stephen P. Backhus Director, Health Care—Veterans’ and Military Health C... |
| Date Sept. 20, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1157T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 20, 2001 VA HEALTH CARE VA Has Not Sufficiently Explored Alternatives for Optimizing Third-Party Collections
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus Director, Health Care—... |
| Date Sept. 12, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-928 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2001 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS' EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICE Flexibility and Accountability Needed to Improve Service to Veterans GAO-01-928 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Veterans Receive Priority Service, but Effective... |
| Date Aug. 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-953 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2001 Report to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE More National Action Needed to Reduce Waiting Times, but Some Clinics Have Made Progress GAO-01-953 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Long Waits Are Often Due to Poor Scheduling Procedures and Inefficient Use of Staff Some Clinics Have Made Progres... |
| 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 July 27, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-768 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters VA LONG-TERM CARE Oversight of Community Nursing Homes Needs Strengthening GAO-01-768 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background VA Oversight Has Been Mixed and Headquarters’ Involvement Insufficient VA’s Plan to Rely on Community Nursing Home Inspections Conducted by States Appears Reasonable, but Implem... |
| Date July 24, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-998T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2001 VA HEALTH CARE Continuing Oversight Needed to Achieve Formulary Goals
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans’ Health Care and Benefits Issues GAO-01-998T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committ... |
| Date June 25, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-893R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 25, 2001 The Honorable F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary House of Representatives Subject: Federally Chartered Corporation: Review of the Financial Statement Audit Report for the Blinded Veterans Association for Fiscal Years 2000 and 1999 Dear Mr. Chairman: As requested, we reviewed the audit report co... |
| Date June 15, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-752 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2001 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate VETERANS AFFAIRS Status of Achieving Key Outcomes and Addressing Major Management Challenges GAO-01-752 Contents Letter Appendix I 1 Observations on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Efforts to Address Its Major Management Challenges 18 Comments From the D... |
| Date May 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-601 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2001 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS' BENEFITS Training for Claims Processors Needs Evaluation GAO-01-601 Contents Letter Appendix I Scope and Methodology 1 16 Appendix II Comments From the Department of Veterans Affairs 17 Tables
Table 1: VBA’s Schedule for Releasing TPSS M... |
| Date May 2, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-678T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on VA, HUD and Independent Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2001 VA HEALTH CARE Community-Based Clinics Improve Primary Care Access
Statement for the record by Cynthia Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans' Health and Benefits Issues GAO-... |
| Date April 25, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-661T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives Not to be Released Before 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2001 VETERANS' HEALTH CARE Observations on VA's Assessment of Hepatitis C Budgeting and Funding
Statement for the Record by Cynthia Bascetta, Director, Health Care—Veterans' Health and Benefit... |
| Date April 4, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-550T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 4, 2001 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives VA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Important Initiatives Begun, Yet Serious Vulnerabilities Persist
Statement of David L. McClure Director, Information Technology Manag... |
| Date Jan. 29, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-183 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2001 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VA DRUG FORMULARY Better Oversight Is Required, but Veterans Are Getting Needed Drugs GAO-01-183 Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 24 29 33 34 Table 1: Percentage of Total Outpatient Prescriptions Filled for National Formulary Drugs by VISN and Me... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-255 |
Title
D01255.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 11:53 AM United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2001 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks
Department of Veterans Affairs GAO-01-255 D01255.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 11:53 AM D01255.book Page 1 Tuesday, January 16, 2001 11:53 AM Contents Letter Overview Major Performance and Accounta... |
| Date Dec. 18, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-172 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2000 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS’ BENEFITS Veterans Have Mixed Views on a Lump Sum Disability Payment Option GAO-01-172 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 20 27 28 Appendix II: Comments from the Department of Veterans Affairs Appendix III: GAO Contacts ... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-64 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2000 Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Expanding Food Service Initiatives Could Save Millions GAO-01-64 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 30 33 34 39 45 46 Figure 1: Reduction in Average Daily Inpatient Census, FY 1995–F... |
| Date Oct. 27, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-165R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 October 27, 2000 The Honorable Henry J. Hyde Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary House of Representatives Subject: Federally Chartered Corporation: Review of the Financial Statement Audit Report for the Disabled American Veterans for 1999 Dear Mr. Chairman: As requested, we reviewed the audit report covering the financial statements of ... |
| Date Sept. 27, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-206 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS’ EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICE Better Planning Needed to Address Future Needs
Statement of Sigurd R. Nilsen, Associate Director Education, Workf... |
| Date Sept. 21, 2000 |
Report No. T-AIMD-00-321 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Thursday, September 21, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Progress Continues Although Vulnerabilities Remain
Statement of Joel C. Willemssen Director, Civil Agencies Information Systems... |
| Date Sept. 8, 2000 |
Report No. AIMD-00-232 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2000 Report to the Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs VA INFORMATION SYSTEMS Computer Security Weaknesses Persist at the Veterans Health Administration GAO/AIMD-00-232 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Comments From the Department of Veterans Affairs 3 34 39 42 Appendix II: Computer Security Weaknesses We Identified at Three VHA Health C... |
| Date June 30, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-124R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-285520 June 30, 2000 The Honorable Fred Thompson, Chairman The Honorable Joseph I. Lieberman, Ranking Member Committee on Governmental Affairs United States Senate Subject: Observations on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Fiscal Year 1999 Performance Report and Fiscal Year 2001 Perfor... |
| Date May 31, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-90 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2000 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS’ HEALTH CARE VA Needs Better Data on Extent and Causes of Waiting Times GAO/HEHS-00-90 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 20 21 24 Appendix II: Comments From the Department of Veterans Affairs Appendix III: S... |
| Date May 18, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS/AIMD-00-146 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION Problems and Challenges Facing Disability Claims Processing
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta, Associate Director Veterans' Affa... |
| Date May 17, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-52 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters VA AND DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Evolving Health Care Systems Require Rethinking of Resource Sharing Strategies GAO/HEHS-00-52 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 36 39 45 48 54 56 Appendix II: Facilities With Active Agreements Appendix III: Other Medical Services Provided Appendix IV: Comm... |
| Date May 17, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-117 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Veterans Affairs, House of Representatives VA AND DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Rethinking of Resource Sharing Strategies is Needed
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans’ Affairs and Military Health Care Issues Health, Edu... |
| Date April 21, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-57 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2000 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives DISABLED VETERANS’ CARE Better Data and More Accountability Needed to Adequately Assess Care GAO/HEHS-00-57 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: VA Definitions of Six Special Disabilities 3 22 23 34 Appendix II: Performance and Access Monito... |
| Date April 7, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-65 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2000 Report to Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS’ BENEFITS Promising Claims-Processing Practices Need to Be Evaluated GAO/HEHS-00-65 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 18 19 7 9 Appendix II: Comments From the Department of Veterans Affairs Tables Table 1: Regio... |
| Date April 6, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-91 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
Not to Be Released Before 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate VA HEALTH CARE VA Is Struggling to Respond to Asset Realignment Challenges
Statement for the Record by Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans’ Affairs and Military Health Care Issues... |
| Date April 5, 2000 |
Report No. T-HEHS-00-88 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE VA Is Struggling to Address Asset Realignment Challenges
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus, Director Veterans’ Affairs and Military Health Care Issues Health, Educat... |
| Date March 24, 2000 |
Report No. AIMD-00-88R |
Title
£ Accountability * Integrity * Reliability GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 Accounting and Information Management Division B-284614 March 24, 2000 Mr. Norman E. Browne Chief Executive Officer, New Mexico VA Health Care System Department of Veterans Affairs 1501 San Pedro Drive, SE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108 Subject: VA Systems Security: Information System Contro... |
| Date March 13, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-63R |
Title
1 fiGA
Accountability
l Integrily * Reliability United States General Accounting Washington, DC 20548 Office Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-284671 March 13,200O The Honorable Steven Buyer Chairman The Honorable Neil Abercrombie Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Militarv Treatment Facilities: Em... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-35 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2000 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE SUBVENTION DEMONSTRATION Enrollment in DOD Pilot Reflects Retiree Experiences and Local Markets GAO/HEHS-00-35 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-283483 January 31, 2000 Congressional Committees Military retirees aged ... |
| Date Jan. 27, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS-00-40R |
Title
GAO United Statea General Accounting Of&e Washington, D.C. 20648 He&h, Education and Hunmn 8ervicas Division B-284352 January Zi, 2000 The Honorable Richard G. Lugar United States Senate Subject: VA Student Financial Aid: Potential Effect of Providinzz Education Tax Benefit Eligibilitv to Students Receivina VA Assistance Dear Senator Lugar: Some students receiving financial assistance for their ed... |
| Date Dec. 21, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-00-16 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 1999 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Laundry Service Operations and Costs GAO/HEHS-00-16 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-283006 December 21, 1999 The H... |
