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| Date Dec. 2, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-281T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:30 a.m. CST Friday, December 2, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM Differences in Health Care Prices Across Metropolitan Areas Linked to Competition and Other Factors
Statement of A. Bruce Steinwald ... |
| Date Nov. 17, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-16 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S. OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL Selected Contracting and Human Capital Issues GAO-06-16 a November 2005 U.S. OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-16, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Selected Contracting and Human Capital Issues Why GAO Di... |
| Date Nov. 15, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-237 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy and Resources, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives ELECTRICITY RESTRUCTURING Key Challenges Remain GAO-06-237 a November 2005 ELECTRICITY RESTRUCTURING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-237, report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy and Resources, Committee on Gov... |
| Date Nov. 9, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-24 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives MORTGAGE FINANCING Additional Action Needed to Manage Risks of FHA-Insured Loans with Down Payment Assistance GAO-06-24 a November 2005 MORTGAGE FINANCING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-24, a report to... |
| Date Oct. 31, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-17R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 31, 2005 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman The Honorable Max Baucus Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Joe Barton Chairman The Honorable John D. Dingell Ranking Minority Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable William M. Thomas Cha... |
| Date Oct. 31, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-69R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 31, 2005 The Honorable Edward Whitfield Chairman Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Subject: Medicaid: States’ Payments for Outpatient Prescription Drugs Dear Mr. Chairman: Spending on outpatient prescription drug coverage for Medicaid beneficiaries has ... |
| Date Sept. 21, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-1047T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, September 21, 2005 Testimony Before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation ENERGY MARKETS Gasoline Price Trends
Statement of Jim Wells, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-05-1047T September 21, 2005 ENERGY MARKETS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-1047T,... |
| Date Aug. 31, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-947 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2005 Report to the Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE Factors That May Affect Price Competition GAO-05-947 a August 2005 REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-947, a report to the Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives Accountability Integrity Reliability Factor... |
| Date Aug. 15, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-856 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2005 Report to the Honorable Paul Ryan, House of Representatives FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM Competition and Other Factors Linked to Wide Variation in Health Care Prices GAO-05-856 August 2005 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-856, a report to the Honorable Paul Ryan, House of Representatives Accountability Integrity Reliability... |
| Date Aug. 15, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-779 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Price Trends for Frequently Used Brand and Generic Drugs from 2000 through 2004 GAO-05-779 August 2005 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-779, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Price Trends for Frequently Used Brand and Generic... |
| Date July 29, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-806 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters COLLEGE TEXTBOOKS Enhanced Offerings Appear to Drive Recent Price Increases GAO-05-806 July 2005 COLLEGE TEXTBOOKS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-806, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Enhanced Offerings Appear to Drive Recent Price Increases Why GAO Did This Stu... |
| Date July 29, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-456 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2005 Report to Congressional Committees INTERAGENCY CONTRACTING Franchise Funds Provide Convenience, but Value to DOD is Not Demonstrated GAO-05-456 July 2005 INTERAGENCY CONTRACTING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-456, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Franchise Funds Provide Convenience, but Value to ... |
| Date July 26, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-911T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, July 26, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Opportunities Continue for GSA to Improve Pricing of Multiple Award ... |
| Date July 14, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-733R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 14, 2005 The Honorable Michael O. Leavitt The Secretary of Health and Human Services Subject: Medicare: Radiopharmaceutical Purchase Prices for CMS Consideration in Hospital Outpatient Rate-Setting
Dear Mr. Secretary: In our recent report on hospital outpatient drug purchase prices, Medicare: Drug Purchase Prices for CMS Cons... |
| Date July 11, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-893R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 11, 2005 The Honorable Don Young Chairman Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives Subject: Questions for the Record Related to Amtrak’s Food and Beverage Service Dear Mr. Chairman: On June 9, 2005, I testified before the Subcommittee on Railroads at a hearing on 1 “Amtrak Food and Beverage ... |
| Date June 30, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-581R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 30, 2005 The Honorable Michael O. Leavitt The Secretary of Health and Human Services Subject: Medicare: Drug Purchase Prices for CMS Consideration in Hospital Outpatient Rate-Setting Dear Mr. Secretary: Medicare pays hospitals for drugs that beneficiaries receive as part of their treatment in hospital outpatient departments. ... |
| Date June 30, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-441 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives ARMY DEPOT MAINTENANCE Ineffective Oversight of Depot Maintenance Operations and System Implementation Efforts GAO-05-441 a June 2005 ARMY DEPOT MAINTENANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-441, a report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on ... |
| Date June 22, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-850T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 22, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICAID DRUG REBATE PROGRAM Inadequate Oversight Raises Concerns about Rebates Paid to States
Statement of Kathleen King Director, Health Care GAO-05-850T June 22, 2005 ... |
| Date May 31, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-535 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters SECURITIES MARKETS Decimal Pricing Has Contributed to Lower Trading Costs and a More Challenging Trading Environment GAO-05-535 a May 2005 SECURITIES MARKETS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-535, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Decimal Pricing Has Contributed to L... |
| Date May 9, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-675T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EDT Monday, May 9, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on Energy and Resources ENERGY MARKETS Understanding Current Gasoline Prices and Potential Future Trends
Statement of Jim Wells, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-05-675T May 9, 2005 ENERGY MARKETS Hi... |
| Date May 2, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-525SP |
Title
CONTENTS
ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
v SECTION 1: BACKGROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
How much of a barrel of oil is made into gasoline? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 How does gasoline get to the consumer? . . ... |
| Date April 29, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-368 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters CURRENCY PAPER PROCUREMENT Additional Analysis Would Help Determine Whether a Second Supplier Is Needed GAO-05-368 a April 2005 CURRENCY PAPER PROCUREMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-368, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Additional Analysis Would Help Determ... |
| Date Feb. 15, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-169 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2005 Report to the Secretary of Defense CONTRACT MANAGEMENT The Air Force Should Improve How It Purchases AWACS Spare Parts GAO-05-169 a February 2005 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-169, a report to the Secretary of Defense Accountability Integrity Reliability The Air Force Should Improve How It Purchases AWACS Spare ... |
| Date Feb. 14, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-131 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2005 Report to Agency Officials LOAN COMMITMENTS Issues Related to Pricing, Trading, and Accounting GAO-05-131 a February 2005 LOAN COMMITMENTS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-131, a report to agency officials Accountability Integrity Reliability Issues Related to Pricing, Trading, and Accounting Why GAO Did This Study
Federal banking reg... |
| Date Feb. 11, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-229 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2005 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Opportunities to Improve Pricing of GSA Multiple Award Schedules Contracts GAO-05-229 a February 2005 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-229, a report to Chairman, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental... |
| Date Feb. 4, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-102 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICAID DRUG REBATE PROGRAM Inadequate Oversight Raises Concerns about Rebates Paid to States GAO-05-102 February 2005 MEDICAID DRUG REBATE PROGRAM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-102, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Inadequate Oversight Raises Concerns abo... |
| Date Jan. 11, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-133 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters GLOBAL HIV/AIDS EPIDEMIC Selection of Antiretroviral Medications Provided under U.S. Emergency Plan Is Limited GAO-05-133 January 2005 GLOBAL HIV/AIDS EPIDEMIC Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-133, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Selection of Antiretroviral Me... |
| Date Dec. 29, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-50 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters DAIRY INDUSTRY Information on Milk Prices, Factors Affecting Prices, and Dairy Policy Options GAO-05-50 a December 2004 DAIRY INDUSTRY Information on Milk Prices, Factors Affecting Prices, and Dairy Policy Options Highlights of GAO-05-50, a report to congressional requesters In 2003, U.S. dairy farm... |
| Date Oct. 6, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-104R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 6, 2004 The Honorable Olympia J. Snowe Chair Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship United States Senate The Honorable Ron Wyden Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Product Safety Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate Subject: Prescription Drugs: Trends i... |
| Date Aug. 18, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-1000R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 August 18, 2004 The Honorable Paul Ryan House of Representatives Subject: Milwaukee Health Care Spending Compared to Other Metropolitan Areas: Geographic Variation in Spending for Enrollees in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program Dear Mr. Ryan: Health care spending varies across the country due to differences in the use a... |
| Date Aug. 13, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-844 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2004 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate ELECTRICITY MARKETS Consumers Could Benefit from Demand Programs, but Challenges Remain GAO-04-844 a August 2004 ELECTRICITY MARKETS Consumers Could Benefit from Demand Programs, but Challenges Remain Highlights of GAO-04-844, a report to the Chairman, Committee on ... |
| Date July 22, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-968T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 22, 2004 Testimony Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs SECURITIES MARKETS Preliminary Observations on the Use of Subpenny Pricing
Statement of Davi M. D’Agostino, Director Financial Markets and Community Investment GAO-04-968T July 22, 2004 SECU... |
| Date July 15, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-982T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 15, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives ENERGY MARKETS Mergers and Other Factors that Affect the U.S. Refining Industry
Statement of Jim Wells, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-04-... |
| Date July 7, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-951T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 7, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives ENERGY MARKETS Mergers and Many Other Factors Affect U.S. Gasoline Markets
Statement of Jim Wells, Director Natural Resources and E... |
| Date June 22, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-718 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2004 Report to the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Further Efforts Needed to Sustain VA’s Progress in Purchasing Medical Products and Services GAO-04-718 a June 2004 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Further Efforts Needed to Sustain VA’s Progress in Purchasing Medical Products and Services Highlights of GAO-04-718... |
| Date June 17, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-892T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 17, 2004 Testimony
Before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate INTERNET PHARMACIES Hydrocodone, an Addictive Narcotic Pain Medication, Is Available Without a Prescription Through the Internet
Statement of Robert J. Cramer Managing Dire... |
| Date June 17, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-498 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives AIR FORCE DEPOT MAINTENANCE Improved Pricing and Cost Reduction Practices Needed GAO-04-498 a June 2004 AIR FORCE DEPOT MAINTENANCE Improved Pricing and Cost Reduction Practices Needed Highlights of GAO-04-498, a report to the Chairman, Subcom... |
| Date May 18, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-806T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, May 18, 2004 Testimony
Before the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, United States Senate TERRORISM INSURANCE Effects of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002
Statement of Richard J. Hillman, Director Financial Markets and Community Investment GAO-04-806T May 18, 2004 TERRORISM ... |
| Date May 17, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-96 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2004 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate ENERGY MARKETS Effects of Mergers and Market Concentration in the U.S. Petroleum Industry GAO-04-96 a May 2004 ENERGY MARKETS Effects of Mergers and Market Concentration in the U.S. Petroleum Industry Highlights of GAO-... |
| Date April 28, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-716T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 28, 2004 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE CMS Did Not Control Rising Power Wheelchair Spending
Statement of Leslie G. Aronovitz Director, Health Care—Program Administration and Integrity Issues GAO-04-716T April 28, 2004 MEDICARE CMS Did Not Control Risin... |
| Date April 28, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-720T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 28, 2004 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives TERRORISM INSURANCE Effects of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1148 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2003 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, U.S. Senate NATURAL GAS Domestic Nitrogen Fertilizer Production Depends on Natural Gas Availability and Prices GAO-03-1148 a September 2003 NATURAL GAS Domestic Nitrogen Fertilizer Production Depends on Natural Gas Availability and Prices Highlights ... |
| Date Sept. 3, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-912 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS Savings Depend on Pharmacy and Type of Card Used GAO-03-912 September 2003 PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS
Highlights of GAO-03-912, a report to congressional requesters Savings Depend on Pharmacy and Type of Card Used While prescription drugs have become an increasingly ... |
| Date Aug. 15, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-845 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2003 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate ENERGY MARKETS Additional Actions Would Help Ensure That FERC’s Oversight and Enforcement Capability Is Comprehensive and Systematic GAO-03-845 a August 2003 ENERGY MARKETS Additional Actions Would Help Ensure That FERC's Oversight and Enforcement Capabili... |
| Date July 31, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-749 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters AIRLINE TICKETING Impact of Changes in the Airline Ticket Distribution Industry GAO-03-749 a July 2003 AIRLINE TICKETING Impact of Changes in the Airline Ticket Distribution Industry Highlights of GAO-03-749, a report to congressional requesters In 2002, when major U.S. airlines posted net operating losses of ... |
| Date June 27, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-762 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2003 Report to the Honorable Tom Udall, House of Representatives PROPANE Causes of Price Volatility, Potential Consumer Options, and Opportunities to Improve Consumer Information and Federal Oversight GAO-03-762 June 2003 PROPANE Causes of Price Volatility, Potential Consumer Options, and Opportunities to Improve Consumer Information and Federal Ove... |
| Date May 6, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-735T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
Not to Be Released Before 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, May 6, 2003 Testimony Before the Joint Economic Committee U.S. Congress REDUCING CONGESTION Congestion Pricing Has Promise for Improving Use of Transportation Infrastructure
Statement for the Record of JayEtta Z. Hecker, Director Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-03-735T May 6, 2003 REDUCING CONGESTION
H... |
| Date Dec. 18, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-46 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2002 Report to Congressional Committees and Members of Congress NATURAL GAS Analysis of Changes in Market Price GAO-03-46 December 2002 NATURAL GAS Analysis of Changes in Market Price
Highlights of GAO-03-46, a report to congressional committees and members of Congress. During the winter of 2000-2001, the wholesale price of natural gas peaked at... |
| Date Dec. 17, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-271 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters LESSONS LEARNED FROM ELECTRICITY RESTRUCTURING Transition to Competitive Markets Underway, but Full Benefits Will Take Time and Effort to Achieve GAO-03-271 December 2002 LESSONS LEARNED FROM ELECTRICITY RESTRUCTURING
Highlights of GAO-03-271, a report to the Chairmen, Subcommittees on Government Efficienc... |
| Date July 22, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-754 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives PUBLIC HEALTH Blood Supply Generally Adequate Despite New Donor Restrictions GAO-02-754 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background The Blood Supply Generally Is Adequate Blood Suppliers’ Response to September 11 ... |
