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| Date June 14, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-648R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 14, 2010 Congressional Requesters Subject: Preliminary Observations on Funding, Oversight, and Investigations and Prosecutions of ACORN or Potentially Related Organizations Nonprofit organizations, such as the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN), play an important role in providing a wide range of pu... |
| Date June 3, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-803R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 3, 2010 The Honorable Jim Webb Chairman Subcommittee on Personnel Committee on Armed Services United States Senate Subject: Questions for the Record Related to Military Compensation Dear Mr. Chairman: It was a pleasure to appear before your subcommittee on April 28, 2010, to discuss current issues related to military compensa... |
| Date May 27, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-581 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2010 Report to the Republican Leader, U.S. Senate RECOVERY ACT Increasing the Public’s Understanding of What Funds Are Being Spent on and What Outcomes Are Expected GAO-10-581 a May 2010 RECOVERY ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-581, a report to the Republican Leader, U. S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Increasing the Public... |
| Date May 26, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-761T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Testimony Before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives RECOVERY ACT Clean Water Projects Are Underway, but Procedures May Not Be in Place to Ensure Adequate Oversight
Statement of David C. Trimble, Acting Director Natural Resources and... |
| Date May 26, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-604 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2010 Report to the Congress RECOVERY ACT States’ and Localities’ Uses of Funds and Actions Needed to Address Implementation Challenges and Bolster Accountability GAO-10-604 May 2010 RECOVERY ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-604, a report to the Congress Accountability Integrity Reliability States’ and Localities’ Uses of Funds and A... |
| Date May 26, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-605SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2010 Report to the Congress RECOVERY ACT States’ and Localities’ Uses of Funds and Actions Needed to Address Implementation Challenges and Bolster Accountability (Appendixes) GAO-10-605SP Contents Contents Appendix I: Arizona Appendix II: California Appendix III: Colorado Appendix IV: District of Columbia Appendix V: Florida Appendix VI: G... |
| Date May 21, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-518 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2010 Report to Congressional Committees CONSUMER FINANCE Factors Affecting the Financial Literacy of Individuals with Limited English Proficiency GAO-10-518 May 2010 CONSUMER FINANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-518, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Factors Affecting the Financial Literacy of Individ... |
| Date May 21, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-598SP |
Title
GAO Performance Budget 2011 GAO’s Mission
GAO is an independent, nonpartisan professional services agency in the legislative branch of the federal government. Commonly known as the audit and investigative arm of the Congress or the “congressional watchdog,” we examine how taxpayer dollars are spent and advise lawmakers and agency heads on ways to make government work better. Our mission is t... |
| Date May 20, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-610R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 20, 2010 The Honorable Dianne Feinstein Chairman The Honorable Lamar Alexander Ranking Member Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable James P. Moran Chairman The Honorable Michael K. Simpson Ranking Member Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, ... |
| Date May 19, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-752CG |
Title
Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
18th Biennial Forum of Government Auditors San Antonio, Texas May 19, 2010
Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General U.S. Government Accountability Office
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GAO-10-752CG Overview • GAO’s Strategic Plan: Trends and Related Work • New and Ongoing Responsibilities for GAO • Yellow Book Update and International Coordin... |
| Date May 18, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-749CG |
Title
Key Trends and Challenges for the Audit Community
ALGA Annual Conference San Antonio, Texas May 18, 2010
Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General U.S. Government Accountability Office
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GAO-10-749CG Overview • GAO’s Strategic Plan: Trends and Related Work • New and Ongoing Responsibilities for GAO • Yellow Book Update 2
GAO-10-749CG GAO’s Planning & Performance Documents
www.gao.gov/sp.... |
| Date May 18, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-733T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Testimony Before the Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives HEAD START Undercover Testing Finds Fraud and Abuse at Selected Head Start Centers
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz, Managing Director Forensic Audits and Special Investigations GAO-10-733T May 18, 201... |
| Date May 14, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-623R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 14, 2010 The Honorable Patrick J. Leahy Chairman The Honorable Judd Gregg Ranking Member Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable Nita M. Lowey Chairwoman The Honorable Kay Granger Ranking Member Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and... |
| Date May 7, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-394 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters STREAMLINING GOVERNMENT Opportunities Exist to Strengthen OMB’s Approach to Improving Efficiency GAO-10-394 May 2010 STREAMLINING GOVERNMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-394, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Opportunities Exist to Strengthen OMB’s Approach ... |
| Date May 5, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-709CG |
Title
Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity & Efficiency Lancaster, Pennsylvania May 5, 2010
Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General U.S. Government Accountability Office
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GAO-10-709CG Overview • GAO’s Strategic Plan • Trends and related GAO work • New and ongoing responsibilities for GAO • Yellow Book upda... |
| Date May 5, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-340 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters SECURE BORDER INITIATIVE DHS Needs to Reconsider Its Proposed Investment in Key Technology Program GAO-10-340 May 2010 SECURE BORDER INITIATIVE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-340, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability DHS Needs to Reconsider Its Proposed Investment in... |
| Date May 5, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-703T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Testimony Before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate TERRORIST WATCHLIST SCREENING FBI Has Enhanced Its Use of Information from Firearm and Explosives Background Checks to Support Counterterrorism Efforts
Statement of Eileen R. Lar... |
| Date May 5, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-658T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Testimony Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA HEALTH CARE Progress and Challenges in Conducting the National Vietnam Veterans Longitudinal Study
Statement of Randall B. Williamson Director, Health Care GAO-10-658T Mr. Chairman and Members... |
| Date May 5, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-578R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 5, 2010 The Honorable Bob Filner Chairman Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives Subject: VA Health Care: Status of VA’s Approach in Conducting the National Vietnam Veterans Longitudinal Study Dear Mr. Chairman: In addition to providing health care to over 5 million veterans each year, the Veterans Health ... |
| Date April 30, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-461 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2010 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE LOGISTICS Actions Needed to Improve Implementation of the Army Logistics Modernization Program GAO-10-461 April 2010 DEFENSE LOGISTICS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-461, a report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Readiness, ... |
| Date April 30, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-665T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. PDT Friday, April 30, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives 2010 CENSUS Cooperation with Enumerators Is Critical to a Successful Headcount
Statement of Robert Goldenkoff Directo... |
| Date April 30, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-594R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 30, 2010 Congressional Committees Subject: Preliminary Observations on the Department of Defense’s Counternarcotics Performance Measurement System The Department of Defense (DOD) leads detection and monitoring of aerial and maritime transit of illegal drugs into the United States in support of law enforcement agencies. Add... |
| Date April 29, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-673T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, April 29, 2010 Testimony Before the Committee on Veterans Affairs, Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Preliminary Observations on Issues Related to Contracting Opportunities for Veteran-owned Small Businesses
Statement of William ... |
| Date April 28, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-434R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 28, 2010 The Honorable Herb Kohl Chairman Special Committee on Aging United States Senate The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Nursing Homes: Some Improvement Seen in Understatement of Serious Deficiencies, but Implications for the Longer-Term Trend Are Unclear F... |
| Date April 27, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-571T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives COAST GUARD Civil Rights Directorate’s Action Plans to Improve Its Operations Could Be Strengthened by Implementing Sever... |
| Date April 26, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-577R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 26, 2010 Congressional Committees Subject: Military Personnel: Status of Implementation of GAO’s 2006 Recommendations on DOD’s Domestic Violence Program National estimates indicate that approximately 1.5 million women and 835,000 men are physically assaulted or raped by intimate partners in the United States annually. Co... |
| Date April 23, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-182R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 23, 2010 The Honorable Brad Miller Chairman Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight Committee on Science and Technology House of Representatives Subject: Food Safety: FDA Has Begun to Take Action to Address Weaknesses in Food Safety Research, but Gaps Remain Dear Mr. Chairman: The United States faces challenges to ensur... |
| Date April 23, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-653CG |
Title
Oversight and Accountability in a Time of Fiscal Stress
Association of Government Accountants Dallas, Texas April 23, 2010 Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General GAO-10-653CG • Long-Term Fiscal Challenges • American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Implementation • Emergency Economic Stabilization Act Experience • Examples of the Need for Transformation GAO-10-653CG 2 Long-Term Fiscal Chal... |
| Date April 23, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-324 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters 2010 CENSUS Plans for Census Coverage Measurement Are on Track, but Additional Steps Will Improve Its Usefulness GAO-10-324 April 2010 2010 CENSUS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-324, a report to congressional requesters. Accountability Integrity Reliability Plans for Census Coverage Measurement Are on... |
| Date April 22, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-448R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 22, 2010 The Honorable Dennis Moore Chairman Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Committee on Financial Services House of Representatives Subject: Securities and Exchange Commission: Information on Fair Fund Collections and Distributions Dear Mr. Chairman: The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) primary mis... |
| Date April 21, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-640R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 21, 2010 Stephen R. Malphrus Staff Director for Management Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Subject: Federal Reserve Banks: Areas for Improvement in Information Security Controls Dear Mr. Malphrus: In connection with fulfilling our requirement to audit the financial statements of the U.S. government, 1 we aud... |
| Date April 19, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-652CG |
Title
Leadership Challenges Given Today’s Fiscal Realities
Excellence in Government Conference Washington, D.C. April 19, 2010 Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General GAO-10-652-CG • Long-Term Fiscal Challenges • American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Implementation • Emergency Economic Stabilization Act Experience • Examples of the Need for Transformation GAO-10-652-CG 2 Long-Term Fiscal Ch... |
| Date April 15, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-100 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2010 Report to Congressional Committees FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT Regulators’ Use of Systemic Risk Exception Raises Moral Hazard Concerns and Opportunities Exist to Clarify the Provision GAO-10-100 April 2010 FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-100, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity... |
| Date April 15, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-574T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:15 p.m. EDT Thursday, April 15, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET REQUEST U.S. Government Accountability Office
Statement of Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of the United States GAO-10-574T Mr. Chairman, Rank... |
| Date April 14, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-483T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives U.S. GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Fiscal Year 2009 Audit Highlights Financial Management Challenges and Uns... |
| Date April 5, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-535R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 5, 2010 Congressional Committees Subject: GAO Review of the Department of Homeland Security’s Certification of the Secure Flight Program—Cost and Schedule Estimates The matching of airline passenger information against terrorist watchlist records (watchlist matching) is a frontline defense against acts of terrorism that ... |
| Date April 1, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-499 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2010 Report to Congressional Addressees 2009 LOBBYING DISCLOSURE Observations on Lobbyists’ Compliance with Disclosure Requirements GAO-10-499 April 2010 2009 LOBBYING DISCLOSURE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-499, a report to congressional addressees Accountability Integrity Reliability Observations on Lobbyists’ Compliance with Disclo... |
| Date March 31, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-524R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 31, 2010 The Honorable Daniel K. Inouye Chairman The Honorable Thad Cochran Vice Chairman Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable David R. Obey Chairman The Honorable Jerry Lewis Ranking Member Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Subject: Final Review of Expenses from the Department of... |
| Date March 31, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-443R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 31, 2010 The Honorable Mary L. Schapiro Chairman U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Subject: Management Report: Improvements Needed in SEC’s Internal Controls and Accounting Procedures Dear Ms. Schapiro: On November 16, 2009, we issued our opinion on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) fiscal years 2... |
| Date March 25, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-556T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, March 25, 2010 Testimony Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM Home Affordable Modification Program Continues to Face Implementation Challenges
Statement of Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of the United S... |
| Date March 24, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-530T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS’ DISABILITY BENEFITS VA Has Improved Its Programs for Measuring Accuracy and Consistency, but Challenges Remain
Statement ... |
| Date March 23, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-509T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN Agencies Face Challenges in Tracking Contracts, Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Associated Personnel
Statement of John P. Hutton,... |
| Date March 19, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-197 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters POORLY PERFORMING NURSING HOMES Special Focus Facilities Are Often Improving, but CMS’s Program Could Be Strengthened GAO-10-197 March 2010 POORLY PERFORMING NURSING HOMES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-197, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Special Focus Faci... |
| Date March 18, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-538T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, March 18, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Financial Crisis Demands Aggressive Action
Statement of Phillip Herr, Director Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-10-538T March 18, 2... |
| Date March 18, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-537T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, March 18, 2010 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT Requirements and Implementation Continue to Evolve
Statement of Valerie C. Melvin, Direc... |
| Date March 17, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-551T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives WARFIGHTER SUPPORT Continued Actions Needed by DOD to Improve and Institutionalize Contractor Support in Contingency Operations
Statement of William M. Solis, Director Defen... |
| Date March 17, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-500T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittees on Air and Land Forces and Seapower and Expeditionary Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE Overarching Guidance Is Needed to Advance Information Sharing
Statement of ... |
| Date March 17, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-451T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:15 a.m. EDT March 17, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET REQUEST U.S. Government Accountability Office
Statement of Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of the United States GAO-10-451T Madam Chair, R... |
| Date March 15, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-313 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters OIL AND GAS MANAGEMENT Interior’s Oil and Gas Production Verification Efforts Do Not Provide Reasonable Assurance of Accurate Measurement of Production Volumes GAO-10-313 March 2010 OIL AND GAS MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-313, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integri... |
| Date March 12, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-365 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2010 Report to Congressional Committees ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT Implementation of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 GAO-10-365 March 2010 ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-365, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Implementation of the Federal Funding Accoun... |
