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Date June 3, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-731 Title

Medicare: Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program for Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001

United States General Accounting Office GAO June 2002 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program for Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 GAO-02-731 a Contents Letter Results in Brief Background Objectives, Scope, and Methodology DOJ Made Errors in Reporting Collections; However, the Trust Fund Was Minimally Affected HIPAA Appropriations Were Properly Supported D...
Date May 30, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-606 Title

FAA Alaska: Weak Controls Resulted in Improper and Wasteful Purchases

United States General Accounting Office GAO May 2002 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives FAA ALASKA Weak Controls Resulted in Improper and Wasteful Purchases GAO-02-606 a A United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 May 30, 2002 The Honorable Don Young Chairman Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of R...
Date April 26, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-372 Title

Performance Reporting: Few Agencies Reported on the Completeness and Reliability of Performance Data

United States General Accounting Office GAO April 2002 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate PERFORMANCE REPORTING Few Agencies Reported on the Completeness and Reliability of Performance Data GAO-02-372 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 April 26, 2002 The Honorable Fred Thompson Ranking Minority Member Committee on Governm...
Date April 17, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-632T Title

Architect of the Capitol: Management and Accountability Framework Needed to Lead and Execute Change

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery 10:30 a.m., EDT Wednesday, April 17, 2002 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL Management and Accountability Framework Needed to Lead and Execute Change Statement for the Record by J. Christopher Mihm Director, Strategic Issues GAO-02-632T a Mr. ...
Date April 15, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-588 Title

District of Columbia: Performance Report Reflects Progress and Opportunities for Improvement

United States General Accounting Office GAO April 2002 Report to Congressional Subcommittees DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Performance Report Reflects Progress and Opportunities for Improvement GAO-02-588 a Contents Letter Results in Brief Background Objectives, Scope, and Methodology The 2001 Report Included Most of the District’s Significant Activities The District’s 2001 Plan and Report Addressed a ...
Date April 11, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-627T Title

Homeland Security: Responsibility and Accountability for Achieving National Goals

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2002 Testimony Before the Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate HOMELAND SECURITY Responsibility And Accountability For Achieving National Goals Statement of David M. Walker, Comptroller General of the United States GAO-02-627T a Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: Seven month...
Date April 1, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-393 Title

Title I: Education Needs to Monitor States' Scoring of Assessments

United States General Accounting Office GAO April 2002 Report to the Secretary of Education TITLE I Education Needs to Monitor States’ Scoring of Assessments GAO-02-393 Contents Letter Results in Brief Background Most States Are Not in Compliance with the 1994 Title I Accountability and Assessment Requirements States Cited Support and Coordination as Furthering Compliance Most States are Taking ...
Date March 21, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-389T Title

Information Technology: OMB Leadership Critical to Making Needed Enterprise Architecture and E-government Progress

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m. EST Thursday, March 21, 2002 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OMB Leadership Critical to Making Needed Enterprise Architecture and E– government Progress Statement of Randolph C. Hite Director...
Date March 20, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-537T Title

DOD Financial Management: Integrated Approach, Accountability, Transparency, and Incentives Are Keys to Effective Reform

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2002 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, House Committee on Government Reform DOD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Integrated Approach, Accountability, Transparency, and Incentives Are Keys to Effective Reform Statement of Gr...
Date March 6, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-498T Title

Competitive Sourcing: Challenges in Expanding A-76 Governmentwide

United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Before the Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m.EST Wednesday, March 6, 2002 COMPETITIVE SOURCING Challenges in Expanding A-76 Governmentwide Statement of Barry W. Holman, Director Defense Capabilities and Management GAO-02-498T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: I am pleased to be ...
Date March 1, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-429SP Title

Special Publications: GAO Performance and Accountability Highlights

SERVING THE CONGRESS GAO’S STRATEGIC PLAN FRAMEWORK MISSION GAO exists to support the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people. www.gao.gov This highlights booklet and the full version of our performance and accountability report on which it is based are availab...
Date Feb. 27, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-428SP Title

Special Publications: GAO Performance and Accountability Report, 2001

SERVING THE CONGRESS GAO’S STRATEGIC PLAN FRAMEWORK MISSION GAO exists to support the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people. GOALS PROVIDE TIMELY, QUALITY SERVICE TO THE CONGRESS AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPPORT THE TRANSITION MAXIMIZE THE VALUE OF GAO TO ...
Date Feb. 15, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-354 Title

Financial Audit: Bureau of the Public Debt's Fiscal Years 2001 and 2000 Schedules of Federal Debt

United States General Accounting Office GAO February 2002 Report to the Secretary of the Treasury FINANCIAL AUDIT Bureau of the Public Debt’s Fiscal Years 2001 and 2000 Schedules of Federal Debt GAO-02-354 a Contents Letter Auditor’s Report Opinion on Schedules of Federal Debt Opinion on Internal Control Compliance with Laws and Regulations Consistency of Other Information Objectives, Scope, a...
Date Feb. 15, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-439T Title

Managing For Results: Next Steps to Improve the Federal Government's Management and Performance

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery 10:30 a.m. EST Friday February 15, 2002 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives MANAGING FOR RESULTS Next Steps to Improve the Federal Government’s Management and Performance Statement of J. Christophe...
Date Feb. 13, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-425T Title

International Trade: Significant Challenges Remain in Deterring Trade in Conflict Diamonds

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m., EST Wednesday, February 13, 2002 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, Restructuring and the District of Columbia, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate INTERNATIONAL TRADE Significant Challenges Remain in Deterring Trade in Conflict Diamonds Statement of Loren Yag...
Date Jan. 25, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-75 Title

Defense Inventory: Control Weaknesses Leave Restricted and Hazardous Excess Property Vulnerable to Improper Use, Loss, and Theft

United States General Accounting Office GAO January 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFENSE INVENTORY Control Weaknesses Leave Restricted and Hazardous Excess Property Vulnerable to Improper Use, Loss, and Theft GAO-02-75 Contents Letter Results in Brief Background Special Programs Obtained Property They Should Not Have Received Property Accountability Is Inadequate Conclusions Recommendat...
Date Jan. 22, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-70 Title

Foreign Assistance: Effectiveness and Accountability Problems Common in U.S. Programs to Assist Two Micronesian Nations

United States General Accounting Office GAO January 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters FOREIGN ASSISTANCE Effectiveness and Accountability Problems Common in U.S. Programs to Assist Two Micronesian Nations GAO-02-70 a Contents Letter Results in Brief Background Federal Programs Provided Important Services, but Effectiveness Was Generally Hindered by Many Factors Most Programs Have Accountabil...
Date Jan. 1, 2002 Report No. A05740 Title

Special Publications: International Journal of Government Auditing, January 2002, Vol. 29, No. 1 (French Version)

Date Jan. 1, 2002 Report No. A05146 Title

Special Publications: International Journal of Government Auditing, January 2002, Vol. 29, No. 1 (Spanish version)

Date Dec. 6, 2001 Report No. GAO-02-270T Title

Compact of Free Association: Negotiations Should Address Aid Effectiveness and Accountability and Migrants' Impact on U.S. Areas

United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m., EST Thursday, December 6, 2001 COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION Negotiations Should Address Aid Effectiveness and Accountability and Migrants’ Impact on U.S. Areas Statement of Susan S. Westin, Managing Director, International Affairs a...
Date Nov. 30, 2001 Report No. GAO-02-32 Title

Purchase Cards: Control Weaknesses Leave Two Navy Units Vulnerable to Fraud and Abuse

United States General Accounting Office GAO November 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters PURCHASE CARDS Control Weaknesses Leave Two Navy Units Vulnerable to Fraud and Abuse GAO-02-32 a Contents Letter Overview of Testimony Conclusions Recommendations for Executive Action Agency Comments and Our Evaluation Appendix I: Appendix II: Appendix III: Testimony on Purchase Card Control Weakness at Tw...
Date Nov. 21, 2001 Report No. GAO-02-86 Title

Military Aircraft: Services Need Strategies to Reduce Cannibalizations

United States General Accounting Office GAO November 2001 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives MILITARY AIRCRAFT Services Need Strategies to Reduce Cannibalizations GAO-02-86 Contents Letter Results in Brief Background Cannibalizations Are Extensive, but Full Magnitude Is U...
Date Oct. 31, 2001 Report No. GAO-02-45 Title

HUD Management: Progress Made on Management Reforms, but Challenges Remain

United States General Accounting Office GAO October 2001 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate HUD MANAGEMENT Progress Made on Management Reforms, but Challenges Remain GAO-02-45 Contents Letter Results in Brief Background HUD Made Progress Reorganizing and Consolidating Its Operations, but Some Inefficiencies Remain HUD Has Made Pr...
Date Oct. 26, 2001 Report No. GAO-02-103 Title

Defense Environmental Issues: Improved Guidance Needed for Reporting on Recovered Cleanup Costs

United States General Accounting Office GAO October 2001 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Improved Guidance Needed for Reporting on Recovered Cleanup Costs GAO-02-103 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 October 26, 2001 The Honorable Carl Levin Chairman The Honorable John W. Warner Ran...
Date Oct. 1, 2001 Report No. GAO-02-29 Title

Financial Management: FFMIA Implementation Critical for Federal Accountability

United States General Accounting Office GAO October 2001 Report to Congressional Committees FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FFMIA Implementation Critical for Federal Accountability GAO-02-29 a Contents Letter Results in Brief Background Scope and Methodology Continued System Weaknesses Prevent Full Financial Management Accountability Reasons for Noncompliance Criteria for Assessing Compliance With FFMIA Shou...
Date Oct. 1, 2001 Report No. A03634 Title

Special Publications: International Journal of Government Auditing, October 2001, Vol. 28, No. 4 (French Version)

Date Oct. 1, 2001 Report No. A03643 Title

Special Publications: International Journal of Government Auditing, October 2001, Vol. 28, No. 4 (German Version)

Date Aug. 31, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-1000R Title

NASA: International Space Station and Shuttle Support Cost Limits

United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 August 31, 2001 The Honorable Ernest Hollings Chairman The Honorable John McCain Ranking Minority Member Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate The Honorable Sherwood L. Boehlert Chairman The Honorable Ralph Hall Ranking Minority Member Committee on Science House of Representatives Subject: NASA: Internat...
Date Aug. 30, 2001 Report No. A01747 Title

FASAB: Amending SFFAS No. 11, Amendments to Property, Plant, and Equipment; SFFAS No. 8, Supplementary Stewardship Reporting; and SFFAS No. 6, Accounting for Property, Plant, and Equipment

Federal &counting Standards Advisory Board ,. ,. “, ,_.;l. 441 G Street, NW Suite 6814 Mailstop 6Kl7V Washington, DC 20548 (202) 512-7350 FAX (202) 512-7366 August 30,200l To: Heads of Agencies, Users, Preparers, and Auditors Federal Financial Information of : :,.,.>: .:. !..,.:“ The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board is requesting comments on the exposure draft (ED), Abcountina for N...
Date Aug. 17, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-1046R Title

Medicare: Comments on HHS' Claims Administration Contracting Reform Proposal

United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 August 17, 2001 The Honorable Michael Bilirakis Chairman The Honorable Sherrod Brown Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Health Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable Jim Greenwood Chairman The Honorable Peter Deutsch Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Committee on En...
Date July 1, 2001 Report No. A02150 Title

Special Publications: International Journal of Government Auditing, July 2000, Vol. 27, No. 3 (Spanish Version)

Date July 1, 2001 Report No. A02090 Title

Special Publications: International Journal of Government Auditing, July 2001, Vol. 28, No. 3

International Journal of Government Auditing July 2001 International Journal of Government &.diting July 2001-Vol. 02001 International Journal of Government Auditing, Inc. Journal of GovernmentAuditing ispublished quarterly (January, April, July, October)in Arabic, English,French,German,and Spanish editionson behalf of INTOSAI (International Organization Supreme of Audit Institutions).TheJournal, ...
Date June 14, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-807T Title

Veterans' Health Care: Standards and Accountability Could Improve Hepatitis C Screening and Testing Performance

United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committe on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2001 VETERANS' HEALTH CARE Standards and Accountability Could Improve Hepatitis C Screening and Testing Performance Statement of Cy...
Date May 8, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-681T Title

DOD Financial Management: Integrated Approach, Accountability, and Incentives Are Keys to Effective Reform

United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2001 DOD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Integrated Approach, Accountability, and Incentives Are Keys to Effective Reform Statement of G...
Date May 1, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-703G Title

Strategies to Manage Improper Payments: Learning From Public and Private Sector Organizations (Exposure Draft)

United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 2001 HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES Improper payments are a widespread and significant problem in the federal government and will continue to be of concern in the future. They include inadvertent errors, payments for unsupported or inadequately supported claims, payments for services not rendered, payments to ineligible beneficiar...
Date April 1, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-627SP Title

Special Publications: GAO Performance and Accountability Highlights

FROM THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL SPRING 2001 I am pleased to present the highlights of GAO’s performance and accountability report, which combines our assessment of what we were able to accomplish in fiscal year 2000 with our plans for continued progress through fiscal year 2002. Looking back at last year, I am proud to say that we served the Congress and the American people well. Our work resulted...
Date April 1, 2001 Report No. A01019 Title

Special Publications: International Journal of Government Auditing, April 2001, Vol. 28, No.2

International Journal of Government Auditing April 2001 International Journal of Government Auditing April 2OOlVol. Q2001 International Journal of Government Auditing, Inc. The International Journal of Government Auditing ispublished quar- 28, No. 2 terly (January, April, July, October)in Arabic, English, French,German,and Spanish editionson behalf of INTOSAI (International Organizationof Supreme ...
Date April 1, 2001 Report No. A02147 Title

Special Publications: International Journal of Government Auditing, April 2001, Vol. 28, No. 2 (German Version)

Internationale Zeitschrift 00 fur Staatliche Finanzkontrolle April 2001 Internationale Zeitschrift fiir staatliche Finanzkontrolle April 2001Jahrgang 0 2001 International Journal of Government Auditing,Inc. Redaktionsbeirat 28, Nr. 2 FranzFiedler, Pdsident, Rechnungshof, Gsterreich Die Internationale Zeitschrift staatliche ftir Finanzkontrolle wird Sheila Fraser, AuditorGeneral, Kanada vierteljghr...
Date March 30, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-463 Title

Combating Terrorism: Accountability Over Medical Supplies Needs Further Improvement

United States General Accounting Office GAO March 2001 Report to the Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives COMBATING TERRORISM Accountability Over Medical Supplies Needs Further Improvement GAO-01-463 Contents Letter Appendixes Appendix I: Objective, Scope, and Methodology 3 30 32 38...
Date March 30, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-626SP Title

Special Publications: GAO Performance and Accountability Report, 2000

FROM THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL March 30, 2001 I am pleased to present GAO’s performance and accountability report, which combines our assessment of what we were able to accomplish in fiscal year 2000 with our plans for continued progress through fiscal year 2002. This combined report is a first of its kind for us and represents one more step in our efforts to lead by example in connection with th...
Date March 30, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-438 Title

Financial Management: Misstatements of NASA's Statement of Budgetary Resources

United States General Accounting Office GAO March 2001 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Committee on Science, House of Representatives FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Misstatement of NASA’s Statement of Budgetary Resources GAO-01-438 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 March 30, 2001 The Honorable Dana Rohrabacher Chairman, Subcommittee on Space and Ae...
Date March 22, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-548T Title

Department of Energy: Views on Proposed Legislation on Civil Penalties for Nuclear Safety Violations by Nonprofit Contractors

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2001 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy, Committee on Science, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Views on Proposed Legislation on Civil Penalties for Nuclear Safety Violations by Nonprofit Contractors Statement of (Ms.).Gary L. Jones, Director, Natural Resources and En...
Date March 7, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-492T Title

Major Management Challenges and Program Risks: Departments of Defense, State, and Veterans Affairs

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery at 10:00 a.m., EST Wednesday, March 7, 2001 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives MAJOR MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES AND PROGRAM RISKS Departments of Defense, State, and Veterans Affairs Statement of David M. Walker C...
Date March 1, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-389 Title

Financial Audit: Bureau of the Public Debt's Fiscal Years 2000 and 1999 Schedules of Federal Debt

United States General Accounting Office GAO March 2001 Report to the Secretary of the Treasury FINANCIAL AUDIT Bureau of the Public Debt’s Fiscal Years 2000 and 1999 Schedules of Federal Debt GAO-01-389 Contents Letter Auditor’s Report Overview, Schedules, and Notes Appendixes Overview on Federal Debt Managed by the Bureau of the Public Debt Schedules of Federal Debt Notes to the Schedules of ...
Date March 1, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-419SP Title

Serving the Congress and the Nation: External Liaison Information

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE. ‘s economic growth and security are heavily dependent on its pbysicdl infiatructure systems that inchde, among other things, transportation, postal and delivery, and communicatiuns networks; public housing; dnd thousands offederal buildings and facilities. Historicdlly, the fedderdlguvernment has supported the construction of much tbis infiustrzkcture and helped ensure t...
Date March 1, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-417SP Title

Serving the Congress and the Nation: Strategic Issues Information

STRATEGIC ISSUES Over the past decade,. the Congress has enacted LZseries of statutory reforms that constitute LZmodern managementj%zmework more accutintable dncl results-oriented fedend management. Strategic Issues (ST) fusten the federalgovernment’s transition to this more restiltsoriented and account&e management while also focusing attention on long-term fiscal dndpolicy chllenges. By workin...
Date Feb. 14, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-443T Title

Performance and Accountability: Challenges Facing the Department of Transportation

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m. EST February 14, 2001 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate PERFORMANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY Challenges Facing the Department of Transportation Statement of John H. Anderson, Jr., Managing Director, Physical Infrastructure GAO-01-443T Mr. Chairman and Members...
Date Feb. 1, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-376G Title

Executive Guide: Maximizing the Success of Chief Information Officers: Learning From Leading Organizations

United States General Accounting Office GAO February 2001 Executive Guide Maximizing the Success of Chief Information Officers Learning From Leading Organizations GAO-01-376G Preface Information technology (IT) has become integral to providing government services, and the management of information in the federal government has moved out of the back office and off the mainframe into the home and of...
Date Jan. 1, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-241 Title

Major Management Challenges and Program Risks: A Governmentwide Perspective

D01241.book Page 1 Friday, January 12, 2001 4:13 PM United States General Accounting Office GAO January 2001 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks A Governmentwide Perspective GAO-01-241 D01241.book Page 2 Friday, January 12, 2001 4:13 PM D01241.book Page 1 Friday, January 12, 2001 4:13 PM Contents Letter Major Management Challenges and Program Risks A...
Date Jan. 1, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-263 Title

High Risk Series: An Update

United States General Accounting Office GAO January 2001 High-Risk Series An Update GAO-01-263 Contents Letter Executive Summary Substantial Progress Made to Resolve Several High-Risk Areas Strategic Human Capital Management: A Governmentwide High-Risk Area Resolving Serious Information Security Weaknesses 3 5 54 71 97 Page 1 GAO-01-263 High-Risk Update Ensuring Major Technology Investments Improv...