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| Date July 10, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-620 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2003 Report to the Honorable Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senate MEDICAID FORMULA Differences in Funding Ability among States Often Are Widened GAO-03-620 July 2003 MEDICAID FORMULA Differences in Funding Ability among States Often Are Widened Highlights of GAO-03-620, a report to the Honorable Dianne Feinstein, United States Senate A primary goal in esta... |
| Date July 9, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-834SP |
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| Date June 26, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-816R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 26, 2003 The Honorable Ernest F. Hollings United States Senate Subject: Status of the L. Mendel Rivers Federal Building Exchange Dear Senator Hollings: The L. Mendel Rivers Federal Building (Rivers Building) in Charleston, South Carolina, has been vacant since it sustained damage in 1999 from Hurricane Floyd. For several years, the ... |
| Date June 20, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-576 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters LONG-TERM CARE Federal Oversight of Growing Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waivers Should Be Strengthened GAO-03-576 June 2003 LONG-TERM CARE Federal Oversight of Growing Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waivers Should Be Strengthened Highlights of GAO-03-576, a report to congressional requesters Home and ... |
| Date June 18, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-725 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT One-Stop Centers Implemented Strategies to Strengthen Services and Partnerships, but More Research and Information Sharing is Needed GAO-03-725 a June 2003 WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT
Highlights of GAO-03-725, a report to Congressional Requesters One-Stop Centers Implemented Strategies to... |
| Date May 14, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-404 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters REGULATORY PROGRAMS Opportunities to Enhance Oversight of the Real Estate Appraisal Industry GAO-03-404 a May 2003 REGULATORY PROGRAMS Opportunities to Enhance Oversight of the Real Estate Appraisal Industry Highlights of GAO-03-404, a report to Congressional Requesters Since the passage of Title XI of the Fina... |
| Date May 9, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-596R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 9, 2003 Congressional Committees Subject: Natural Resources: Status of Merchantable Material Contracting Pilot Program Authorized by the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, enacted October 30, 2000,1 mandated that we assess a merchant... |
| Date May 6, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-738T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 6, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives INSURANCE REGULATION Preliminary Views on States’ Oversight of Insurers’ Market Behavior
Statement of Richard J. Hillman Director, Financial Markets and Com... |
| Date April 21, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-474 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2003 Report to Congressional Requester HIGHWAY SAFETY Better Guidance Could Improve Oversight of State Highway Safety Programs GAO-03-474 April 2003 HIGHWAY SAFETY Better Guidance Could Improve Oversight of State Highway Safety Programs Highlights of GAO-03-474, a report to Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Competition, Foreign Commerce, and... |
| Date March 28, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-146 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION DOD Has Taken Steps to Improve Cleanup Coordination at Former Defense Sites but Clearer Guidance Is Needed to Ensure Consistency GAO-03-146 March 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION
Highlights of GAO-03-146, a report to Congressman John D. Dingell, Ranking Minority Member, U.S. House ... |
| Date March 20, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-567T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EST Thursday, March 20, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE States’ Use of the 2002 Reed Act Distribution
Statement of Sigurd R. Nilsen, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GAO-03-567T M... |
| Date March 18, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-345 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2003 Report to Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives SOUTH FLORIDA ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION Task Force Needs to Improve Science Coordination to Increase the Likelihood of Success GAO-03-345 a March 2003 SOUTH FLORIDA ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION
Highlights of GAO-03-345, a report to the Chairman ... |
| Date March 17, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-449 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters NEWBORN SCREENING Characteristics of State Programs GAO-03-449 March 2003 NEWBORN SCREENING Characteristics of State Programs
Highlights of GAO-03-449, a report to Congressional Requesters Each year state newborn screening programs test 4 million newborns for disorders that require early detection and treatme... |
| Date March 6, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-496 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE States’ Use of the 2002 Reed Act Distribution GAO-03-496 Contents Letter Appendix I Congressional Briefing Slides 1 5 Appendix II Balances and Ceilings for Federal UI Payroll Tax Accounts 28 Appendix III Reed Act Distributions 29 Appendix IV Status of CY2002 Reed Act Dollars by State,... |
| Date March 5, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-529T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m., EST Wednesday, March 5, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Recommendations for Improving the Underground Storage Tank Program
Statement of John Stephenson, Director, Natural Resourc... |
| Date Jan. 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-308 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives WATER QUALITY Improved EPA Guidance and Support Can Help States Develop Standards That Better Target Cleanup Efforts GAO-03-308 a January 2003 WATER QUALITY Improved EPA Guidance and Support Can He... |
| Date Jan. 14, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-222 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICAID AND SCHIP States Use Varying Approaches to Monitor Children’s Access to Care GAO-03-222 January 2003 MEDICAID AND SCHIP States Use Varying Approaches to Monitor Children's Access to Care Highlights of GAO-03-222, a report to Representatives Sherrod Brown; John Conyers, Jr.; Diana DeGette; John D.... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-101 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks Department of Health and Human Services GAO-03-101 a A Glance at the Agency Covered in This Report
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for tho... |
| Date Dec. 20, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-336 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters LABOR MARKET INFORMATION Trends and Issues in Funding of State Programs GAO-03-336 Contents Letter Appendix I Briefing Slides 1 7 Appendix II Programs That Use LMI Data in Decisions about the Distribution of Federal Funds or Other Benefits 37 Appendix III Change in States’ Allocations 40 Appendix IV Stat... |
| Date Nov. 22, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-239 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT States’ Spending Is on Track, but Better Guidance Would Improve Financial Reporting GAO-03-239 November 2002 WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT States’ Spending Is on Track, but Better Guidance Would Improve Financial Reporting Highlights of GAO-03-239, a report to Congressional Requeste... |
| Date Sept. 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-1126T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance and Committee on Environment and Public Works U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday September 25, 2002 TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE Alternative Financing Mechanisms for Surface Transportation
Statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-02-1126T Mr... |
| Date Sept. 19, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-1067T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT September 19, 2002 HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE Preliminary Information on the Timely Completion of Highway Construction Projects
Statement of Katherine Siggerud Acting Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-02-1067T Mr. Chairman ... |
| Date Sept. 18, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-894 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters CHILD CARE States Exercise Flexibility in Setting Reimbursement Rates and Providing Access for Low-Income Children GAO-02-894 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Most States Reported Considering Market Rate Survey Results, but Also Considered Budgets and Other Factors in Setting Child Care Reimbur... |
| Date July 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-697 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE Increased Focus on Program Integrity Could Reduce Billions in Overpayments GAO-02-697 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background More than $2 Billion in Overpayments Estimated in 2001 Overpayments Caused by Mana... |
| Date July 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-720 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives GUN CONTROL Opportunities to Close Loopholes in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System GAO-02-720 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Restoration of Gun Ownership Rights Handgun Concealed Carry Permits Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Convicti... |
| Date July 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-817 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICAID AND SCHIP Recent HHS Approvals of Demonstration Waiver Projects Raise Concerns GAO-02-817 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background HHS Has Approved Four Section 1115 Waivers to Expand Insurance or Drug Coverage HHS Has Not Always Ensured That Approved Waivers Are Consistent With the Go... |
| Date July 9, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-878R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 July 9, 2002 The Honorable James M. Jeffords The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy The Honorable Joseph I. Lieberman The Honorable Arlen Specter United States Senate Subject: Sexual Orientation-Based Employment Discrimination: States’ Experience with Statutory Prohibitions Three federal statutes–title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, t... |
| Date July 5, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-770 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives WELFARE REFORM With TANF Flexibility, States Vary in How They Implement Work Requirements and Time Limits GAO-02-770 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Of 2.1 Million Families Receiving Federal or State MOE-Funded Cash Assista... |
| Date June 13, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-706T |
Title
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. Thursday, June 13, 2002 MEDICAID FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Better Oversight of State Claims for Federal Reimbursement Needed
Statement of Linda M.... |
| Date May 31, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-571 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE Interstate Physical Conditions Have Improved, but Congestion and Other Pressures Continue GAO-02-571 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background The Role of the Interstate Highway System Has Expanded Over Time Both the Federa... |
| Date May 21, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-753T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:30 p.m., EDT Tuesday, May 21, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MTBE Contamination From Underground Storage Tanks
Statement of John Stephenson Director, Natural Resources and Environment GA... |
| Date May 17, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-563 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters GREAT LAKES EPA Needs to Define Organizational Responsibilities Better for Effective Oversight and Cleanup of Contaminated Areas GAO-02-563 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Cleanup Progress Has Been Limited in Many Contaminated Areas EPA Is Not Fulfilling the Nation’s Responsibility to Ensure the C... |
| Date May 8, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-712T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Superfund, Toxics, Risk and Waste Management, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Improved Inspections and Enforcement Would Ensure Safer Underground Storage Tanks
Statement of John Stephenson, Director, Na... |
| Date April 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-361 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives FINANCIAL PRIVACY Status of State Actions on Gramm-LeachBliley Act’s Privacy Provisions GAO-02-361 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 April 12, 2002 The Honorable John D. Dingell Ranking Minority Member Committee on Ene... |
| Date April 5, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-413 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT Youth Provisions Promote New Service Strategies, but Additional Guidance Would Enhance Program Development GAO-02-413 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background WIA’s Youth Provisions Implemented but Not without Some Challenges Educators Participated on Youth Council and Delivered ... |
| Date March 29, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-512 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2002 Report to Congressional Committees CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE Inspector General Reviews Should Be Expanded to Further Inform the Congress GAO-02-512 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background OIG’s Assessment of Appropriate Enrollment Would Benefit From an Expanded Selection of States While States’ Evaluations Offered Limited Results, Fu... |
| Date March 20, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-495 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2002 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate REGULATORY PROGRAMS Balancing Federal and State Responsibilities for Standard Setting and Implementation GAO-02-495 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Scope and Methodology Standard-Setting Mechanisms, Implementation Roles Link States to National Regulato... |
| Date March 1, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-473T |
Title
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 10:00 a.m., EST, Friday, March 1, 2002 COMBATING TERRORISM Key Aspects of a National Strategy to Enhance State and Local Preparedness
Statement of J... |
| Date Feb. 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-279 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters NURSING HOMES Federal Efforts to Monitor Resident Assessment Data Should Complement State Activities GAO-02-279 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Only Eleven States Conduct Separate On-Site or Off-Site Reviews of MDS Accuracy States Attempt to Improve MDS Data Accuracy through On-Site Reviews, ... |
| Date Feb. 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-239 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT Most States Collect Drivers’ SSNs and Use Them to Enforce Child Support GAO-02-239 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Most MVAs Are Collecting SSNs from Driver’s License Applicants but OCSE Actions to T... |
| Date Feb. 13, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-276R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 February 13, 2002 The Honorable Jeff Sessions United States Senate Subject: The Drug Enforcement Administration’s Reporting of Arrests Dear Senator Sessions: The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to enforce U.S. laws and regulations regarding controlled substances and to help bring to justice those involved in gro... |
| Date Feb. 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-274 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT Better Guidance and Revised Funding Formula Would Enhance Dislocated Worker Program GAO-02-274 Contents Letter Results in Brief Background With Greater Flexibility, Local Workforce Areas Tailored Services to Meet Dislocated Worker Needs WIA Flexibility Allowed States To Use Set-Asi... |
| Date Feb. 1, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-275 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT Improvements Needed in Performance Measures to Provide a More Accurate Picture of WIA's Effectiveness GAO-02-275 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background States and Localities Are Taking Action to Implement WIA Performance Measures but Face Challenges in Doing So Performance Mea... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-254 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2002 Report to the Honorable James M. Jeffords, U.S. Senate FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS Flexible Agreements with Guaranty Agencies Warrant Careful Evaluation GAO-02-254 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background VFA Development Process Did Not Fully Meet Participants’ Needs Most VFA Provisions Complied with Legislative Requirements; However, Complia... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-268 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Overcoming Obstacles to Innovative State Regulatory Programs GAO-02-268 a Contents Letter Results in Brief Background States Have Used Several Key Avenues to Promote Innovative Environmental Approaches States’ Innovative Proposals Face Obstacles at the State and Federal Level Rece... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-121 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2002 Report to Congressional Committees HUMAN SERVICES INTEGRATION Results of a GAO Cosponsored Conference on Modernizing Information Systems GAO-02-121 Contents Letter
Summary of Proceedings Background Systems Modernization Needed To Better Meet Information Needs For Human Services Systems Modernization Efforts Are Underway in Several States Cha... |
| Date Jan. 18, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-337 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters CHARITABLE CHOICE Overview of Research Findings on Implementation GAO-02-337 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 January 18, 2002 The Honorable Joseph I. Lieberman Chairman Committee on Governmental Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings Ranking Minority Membe... |
| Date Oct. 30, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-147 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICAID HCFA Reversed Its Position and Approved Additional State Financing Schemes GAO-02-147 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background HCFA’s Position Reversal Opened the Door for More Excessive Payments HCFA’s Position Reversal Had Substantial Financial Effect Conclusions Agency and State Comments ... |
| Date Oct. 4, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-72 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT Better Guidance Needed to Address Concerns Over New Requirements GAO-02-72 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Participation in The One-Stop Limited by Programmatic and Financial Concerns Training Options May Become Limited as Training Providers Drop Out of the System Curren... |
| Date Oct. 4, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-94T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Before the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 4, 2001 WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT New Requirements Create Need for More Guidance
Statement of Sigurd R. Nilsen, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GAO-02-94T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Co... |
