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| Date Dec. 7, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-292T |
Title
GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, December 7, 2011 United States Government Accountability Office Testimony before the Subcommittees on Government Organization, Efficiency and Financial Management; and Health Care, District of Columbia, Census and the National Archives; Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives FRAUD DETECTION SYSTEMS
Ce... |
| Date Nov. 14, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-234T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. EST Monday, November 14, 2011 Testimony Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives DELPHI CORPORATION Key Events Leading to Termination of the Delphi Defined Benefit Plans
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Managing Director Education, Workforce, and Income Securit... |
| Date Nov. 10, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-165 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2011 Report to the Secretary of the Treasury FINANCIAL AUDIT IRS’s Fiscal Years 2011 and 2010 Financial Statements GAO-12-165 November 2011 FINANCIAL AUDIT
IRS's Fiscal Years 2011 and 2010 Financial Statements
Highlights of GAO-12-165, a report to the Secretary of the Treasury Why GAO Did This Study
In accordance with authority granted ... |
| Date Nov. 9, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-212T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, November 9, 2011 Statement for the Record to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION ACT Preliminary Observations on Fraud-Prevention Controls
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz, Director Forensic Audits and Investigative Serv... |
| Date Oct. 14, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-159SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 14, 2011 The Honorable Joseph I. Lieberman Chairman The Honorable Susan M. Collins Ranking Member Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate Subject: U.S. Postal Service: Mail Trends Highlight Need to Fundamentally Change Business Model This report formally transmits a summary of our findi... |
| Date Oct. 5, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-24 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2011 Report to Congressional Committees AVIATION SAFETY Enhanced Oversight and Improved Availability of RiskBased Data Could Further Improve Safety GAO-12-24 October 2011 AVIATION SAFETY
Enhanced Oversight and Improved Availability of Risk-Based Data Could Further Improve Safety
Highlights of GAO-12-24, a report to congressional committees... |
| Date Oct. 4, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-122T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Opportunities Exist to Strengthen Policies and Processes for Managing Emergency Assistance
Statement of Orice Will... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-616 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters FINANCIAL CRISIS Review of Federal Reserve System Financial Assistance to American International Group, Inc. GAO-11-616 September 2011 FINANCIAL CRISIS
Review of Federal Reserve System Financial Assistance to American International Group, Inc.
Highlights of GAO-11-616, a report to congressional req... |
| Date Sept. 23, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-945T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Friday, September 23, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittees on Investigations and Oversight and Energy and Environment, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives POLAR SATELLITES Agencies Need to Address Potential Gaps in Weather and Climate Data Coverage
Statement of... |
| Date Sept. 6, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-926T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, September 6, 2011 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Actions Needed to Stave off Financial Insolvency
Statement of Phillip Herr, Director Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-11-926T September 6, 2011 U.S. POSTAL SERV... |
| Date Aug. 12, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-708 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2011 Report to the Acting Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation INFORMATION SECURITY Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Has Made Progress, but Further Actions Are Needed to Protect Financial Data GAO-11-708 August 2011 INFORMATION SECURITY
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Highlights of GAO-11-708, a report to the Ac... |
| Date Aug. 5, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-687R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 August 5, 2011 The Honorable Steven O. App Deputy to the Chairman and Chief Financial Officer Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Subject: Management Report: Opportunities for Improvements in FDIC’s Internal Controls and Accounting Procedures Dear Mr. App: In March 2011, we issued our report on the results of our audit of the ... |
| Date July 28, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-864T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 8:00 a.m. EDT Thursday July 28, 2011 Testimony Before the Panel on DOD Financial Management, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. House of Representatives DOD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Numerous Challenges Must Be Addressed to Achieve Auditability
Statement of Asif A. Khan, Director Financial Management and Assurance GAO... |
| Date July 28, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-842T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 28, 2011 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Government Organization, Efficiency and Financial Management, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives IMPROPER PAYMENTS Reported Medicare Estimates and Key Remediation Strategies
Statement of Kay L. Daly
Di... |
| Date July 27, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-835T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 27, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DOD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Numerous Challenges Must Be Addressed to Improve Reliability of Financial Information
Statement of Asif A. Khan, Director Financial Manag... |
| Date July 21, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-696 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2011 Report to Congressional Addressees FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Opportunities Exist to Strengthen Policies and Processes for Managing Emergency Assistance GAO-11-696 July 2011 FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
Opportunities Exist to Strengthen Policies and Processes for Managing Emergency Assistance
Highlights of GAO-11-696, a report to congressional add... |
| Date July 21, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-664 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 B-321063 July 21, 2011 The Honorable Tim Johnson Chairman The Honorable Richard C. Shelby Ranking Member Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Spencer Bachus Chairman The Honorable Barney Frank Ranking Member Committee on Financial Services House of Representatives Subject: Securities ... |
| Date July 18, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-716 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2011 Report to Congressional Committees TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM The Government’s Exposure to AIG Following the Company’s Recapitalization GAO-11-716 July 2011 TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM
The Government’s Exposure to AIG Following the Company’s Recapitalization
Highlights of GAO-11-716, a report to congressional committees Why ... |
| Date July 13, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-783T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives RESIDENTIAL APPRAISALS Opportunities to Enhance Oversight of an Evolving Industry
Statement of William B. Shear, Director Financial M... |
| Date July 13, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-653 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2011 Report to Congressional Committees RESIDENTIAL APPRAISALS Opportunities to Enhance Oversight of an Evolving Industry GAO-11-653 July 2011 RESIDENTIAL APPRAISALS
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Opportunities to Enhance Oversight of an Evolving Industry
Highlights of GAO-11-653, a report to congressional committees Why GAO Did... |
| Date July 13, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-529 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2011 Report to Congressional Committees PROPRIETARY TRADING Regulators Will Need More Comprehensive Information to Fully Monitor Compliance with New Restrictions When Implemented GAO-11-529 July 2011 PROPRIETARY TRADING
Regulators Will Need More Comprehensive Information to Fully Monitor Compliance with New Restrictions When Implemented Highl... |
| Date July 12, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-822T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, July 12, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Service, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs, U.S. Senate FRAUD DETECTION SYSTEMS Additional Actions Needed to Support Program Inte... |
| Date June 30, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-475 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters FRAUD DETECTION SYSTEMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Needs to Ensure More Widespread Use GAO-11-475 June 2011 FRAUD DETECTION SYSTEMS
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Needs to Ensure More Widespread Use
Highlights of GAO-11-475, a repo... |
| Date June 15, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-759T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service and Labor Policy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Dire Financial Outlook and Changing Mail Use Require Network Restructuring
Statement of P... |
| Date June 14, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-675 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2011 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME Private Sector and Law Enforcement Collaborate to Deter and Investigate Theft GAO-11-675 June 2011 ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Private S... |
| Date May 10, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-471 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2011 Report to Congressional Committees TARP Treasury’s Exit from GM and Chrysler Highlights Competing Goals, and Results of Support to Auto Communities Are Unclear GAO-11-471 May 2011 TARP
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Treasury’s Exit from GM and Chrysler Highlights Its Competing Goals, and Results of Support to Auto Commun... |
| Date April 18, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-434R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 18, 2011 Mr. Timothy G. Massad Acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Stability Office of Financial Stability Department of the Treasury Subject: Management Report: Improvements Are Needed in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting for the Troubled Asset Relief Program Dear Mr. Massad: The Emergency Economic Stabilizatio... |
| Date March 30, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-373R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 30, 2011 Congressional Requesters Subject: Key Events Leading to the Termination of the Delphi Defined Benefit Plans The Delphi Corporation was a global supplier of mobile electronics and transportation systems that began as part of the General Motors Corporation (GM) 1 and was spun off as an independent company in 1999. Fol... |
| Date March 29, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-270 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2011 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service and Labor Policy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Ending Saturday Delivery Would Reduce Costs, but Comprehensive Restructuring Is Also Needed GAO-11-270 March 2011 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Accountabi... |
| Date March 18, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-412 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2011 Report to Congressional Committees FINANCIAL AUDIT Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Funds’ 2010 and 2009 Financial Statements GAO-11-412 a March 2011 FINANCIAL AUDIT
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Funds' 2010 and 2009 Financial Statements
Highlights of GAO-11-412, a report to co... |
| Date March 16, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-359T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate 401(K) PLANS Issues Involving Securities Lending in Plan Investments Statement of Charles A. Jeszeck, Acting Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security GAO-11-359T March 16, 2011 401(K) PLANS
Accountabili... |
| Date March 11, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-429T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Friday, March 11, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing, and Community Opportunity, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives FLOOD INSURANCE Public Policy Goals Provide a Framework for Reform
Statement of Orice Williams Brown, Managing Director Financial Mar... |
| Date March 10, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-291 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2011 Report to the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate 401(K) PLANS Certain Investment Options and Practices That May Restrict Withdrawals Not Widely Understood GAO-11-291 March 2011 401(K) PLANS
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Certain Investment Options and Practices That May Restrict Withdrawals Not Widely Unders... |
| Date Feb. 18, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-405R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 18, 2011 The Honorable Dennis R. Rehberg Chairman Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Subject: Ryan White CARE Act: Estimated Effect of Continued Application of the Fiscal Year 2010 Stop-Loss Provision on 2011 Funding for Ur... |
| Date Feb. 16, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-282 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2011 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service and Labor Policy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Foreign Posts’ Strategies Could Inform U.S. Postal Service’s Efforts to Modernize GAO-11-282 February 2011 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Accountabi... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-118 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS Key Information on Target Date Funds as Default Investments Should Be Provided to Plan Sponsors and Participants GAO-11-118 January 2011 DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Highlights of GAO-11-118, a report to the congressional requester... |
| Date Dec. 2, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-244T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, December 2, 2010 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Legislation Needed to Address Key Challenges
... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-23R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 November 30, 2010 The Honorable Steven O. App Deputy to the Chairman and Chief Financial Officer Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Subject: Management Report: Opportunities for Improvements in FDIC’s Internal Controls and Accounting Procedures Dear Mr. App: In June 2010, we issued our report on the results of our audit of th... |
| Date Nov. 15, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-33R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 November 15, 2010 Congressional Committees Subject: The Cooperative Model as a Potential Component of Structural Reform Options for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac On September 6, 2008, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) placed the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ... |
| Date Oct. 29, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-34 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL OIL AND GAS LEASES Opportunities Exist to Capture Vented and Flared Natural Gas, Which Would Increase Royalty Payments and Reduce Greenhouse Gases GAO-11-34 October 2010 FEDERAL OIL AND GAS LEASES
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Opportunities Exist to Capture Vented and Flared Na... |
| Date Sept. 10, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-850 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters BIOLOGICAL LABORATORIES Design and Implementation Considerations for Safety Reporting Systems GAO-10-850 September 2010 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-850, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability BIOLOGICAL LABORATORIES
Design and Implementation Considerations for... |
| Date Sept. 2, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-1025R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 2, 2010 The Honorable John Lewis Chairman Subcommittee on Oversight Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Tax Administration: Usage and Selected Analyses of the First-Time Homebuyer Credit Mr. Chairman: As an important part of the economic stimulus efforts, Congress enacted the FirstTime Homebuyer... |
| Date July 21, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-933T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM Continued Attention Needed to Ensure the Transparency and Accountability of Ongoing Programs
Statement of Richard J. Hillman, Managing Director Financial Markets and Community Investment G... |
| Date July 21, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-725R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 21, 2010 Congressional Committees Subject: Military Base Realignments and Closures: DOD Is Taking Steps to Mitigate Challenges but Is Not Fully Reporting Some Additional Costs The 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round is the fifth such round undertaken by DOD since 1988 and is the biggest, most complex, and costliest... |
| Date July 20, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-792 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2010 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY Oversight of the Federal Home Loan Banks’ Agricultural and Small Business Collateral Policies Could Be Improved GAO-10-792 July 2010 FEDERAL H... |
| Date June 29, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-858T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, June 29, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITES Planning Required to Mitigate Near-term Risks and Ensure Long-term Continuity
Statement of David A. Powner, Director Info... |
| Date June 25, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-705 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2010 Report to Congressional Committees FINANCIAL AUDIT Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Funds’ 2009 and 2008 Financial Statements GAO-10-705 June 2010 FINANCIAL AUDIT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-705, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Funds’ 2009 and 20... |
| Date June 4, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-548 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters USDA CROP DISASTER PROGRAMS Lessons Learned Can Improve Implementation of New Crop Assistance Program GAO-10-548 June 2010 USDA CROP DISASTER PROGRAMS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-548, a report to Congressional Requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Lessons Learned Can Improve Implementation... |
| Date May 27, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-558 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2010 Report to Congressional Committees POLAR-ORBITING ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITES Agencies Must Act Quickly to Address Risks That Jeopardize the Continuity of Weather and Climate Data GAO-10-558 May 2010 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-558, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability POLAR-ORBITING ENVIRONMENTAL SAT... |
| Date April 28, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-632R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 28, 2010 The Honorable Herb Kohl Chairman Special Committee on Aging United States Senate Subject: Retirement Income: Challenges for Ensuring Income throughout Retirement Dear Mr. Chairman: As the life expectancy of Americans continues to increase, the risk that retirees will outlive their assets is a growing challenge. 1 To... |
