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| Date March 4, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-381T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST March 4, 2009 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT Controls over Program Authorizing State and Local Enforcement of Federal Immigration Laws Should Be Strengthened
Statement of Richard M. Stana, Director Homeland Security and Justice ... |
| Date March 4, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-148SP |
Title
Export Promotion: States’ Export Promotion Agency Survey (GAO-09-148SP), an E-supplement to GAO-09-144
Read the Full Report: Export Promotion: Commerce Needs Better Information to Evaluate Its Fee-Based Programs and Customers (GAO-09-144, March 2009) Background Information Instructions for Viewing This E-Supplement Background Information
This document presents information from a GAO survey of st... |
| Date March 3, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-437T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives DISASTER RECOVERY Past Experiences Offer Recovery Lessons for Hurricanes Ike and Gustav and Future Disasters
Statement of Stanl... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-286 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters ACCESS TO ARTS EDUCATION Inclusion of Additional Questions in Education’s Planned Research Would Help Explain Why Instruction Time Has Decreased for Some Students GAO-09-286 February 2009 ACCESS TO ARTS EDUCATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-286, a report to congressional requesters Accountabil... |
| Date Feb. 26, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-193 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2009 Report to the Chairman, Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives NONPROFIT SECTOR Significant Federal Funds Reach the Sector through Various Mechanisms, but More Complete and Reliable Funding Data Are Needed GAO-09-193 February 2009 NONPROFIT SECTOR Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-193, a report to the Chairman, Committee on ... |
| Date Feb. 26, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-334 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2009 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Sustaining Focus on the Nation’s Planning and Preparedness Efforts GAO-09-334 February 2009 INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-334, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives Ac... |
| Date Feb. 26, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-424T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Thursday, February 26, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate VETERINARIAN WORKFORCE The Federal Government Lacks a Comprehensive Understa... |
| Date Feb. 25, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-277 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2009 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate FEDERAL LAND MANAGEMENT Additional Documentation of Agency Experiences with Good Neighbor Authority Could Enhance Its Future Use GAO-09-277 February 2009 FEDERAL LAND MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-277, a report to the Chairman, Committee on En... |
| Date Feb. 20, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-252 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2009 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate STATE CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM CMS Should Improve Efforts to Assess whether SCHIP Is Substituting for Private Insurance GAO-09-252 February 2009 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-252, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integri... |
| Date Feb. 13, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-64 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PARTICIPATING FACILITIES CMS Needs to Reexamine Its Approach for Funding State Oversight of Health Care Facilities GAO-09-64 February 2009 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-64, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PARTICI... |
| Date Feb. 12, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-227 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2009 Report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate BANK SECRECY ACT Federal Agencies Should Take Action to Further Improve Coordination and Information-Sharing Efforts GAO-09-227 February 2009 BANK SECRECY ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-227, a report to th... |
| Date Feb. 6, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-219 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters SURFACE TRANSPORTATION Clear Federal Role and Criteria-Based Selection Process Could Improve Three National and Regional Infrastructure Programs GAO-09-219 February 2009 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-219, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliabil... |
| Date Feb. 6, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-316 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2009 Report to the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate HIGHWAY TRUST FUND Improved Solvency Mechanisms and Communication Needed to Help Avoid Shortfalls in the Highway Account GAO-09-316 February 2009 HIGHWAY TRUST FUND Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-316, a report to the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. ... |
| Date Feb. 6, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-26 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2009 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives FOSTER CARE State Practices for Assessing Health Needs, Facilitating Service Delivery, and Monitoring Children’s Care GAO-09-26 February 2009 FOSTER CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-26, a report to t... |
| Date Feb. 4, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-178 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2009 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate VETERINARIAN WORKFORCE Actions Are Needed to Ensure Sufficient Capacity for Protecting Public and Animal Health GAO-09-178 a February 200... |
| Date Jan. 30, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-156R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 January 30, 2009 The Honorable Herb Kohl Chairman The Honorable Robert Bennett Ranking Member Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable Rosa L. DeLauro Chairwoman The Honorable Jack Kingston Ranking Member Subcom... |
| Date Jan. 26, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-320R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 January 26, 2009 The Honorable Max Baucus Chairman The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Update of State and Local Government Fiscal Pressures You asked us to provide information on (1) the fiscal pressures facing state and local governments and (2) principles to consid... |
| Date Jan. 16, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-249R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 January 16, 2009 Congressional Requesters Subject: Clean Air Act: Historical Information on EPA’s Process for Reviewing California Waiver Requests and Making Waiver Determinations Emissions from mobile sources, such as automobiles and trucks, contribute to air quality degradation and can threaten public health and the environmen... |
| Date Dec. 23, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-168R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 December 23, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: Homeland Security Grant Program Risk-Based Distribution Methods: Presentation to Congressional Committees - November 14, 2008 and December 15, 2008 This report formally transmits the attached briefing in response to P.L. 110-329, the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and... |
| Date Dec. 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-129 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2008 Report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate DISASTER RECOVERY FEMA’s Public Assistance Grant Program Experienced Challenges with Gulf Coast Rebuilding GAO-09-129 December 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-129, a report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Sen... |
| Date Dec. 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-36 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS Federal Requirements for Highways May Influence Funding Decisions and Create Challenges, but Benefits and Costs Are Not Tracked GAO-09-36 December 2008 FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-36, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliabil... |
| Date Dec. 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-81 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters DISASTER ASSISTANCE Federal Efforts to Assist Group Site Residents with Employment, Services for Families with Children, and Transportation GAO-09-81 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Concluding Observations Agency Comments and Our Evaluation 1 3 5 6 Appendix I Briefing to Staff of Committee on Homel... |
| Date Dec. 4, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-126 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Demand for the Social Security Administration’s Electronic Data Exchanges Is Growing and Presents Future Challenges GAO-09-126 December 2008 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-126, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S... |
| Date Dec. 4, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-231T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. CST Thursday, December 4, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM Status of Efforts to Address Defaults and Foreclosures on Home Mortgages
Statement of Mathew J. Scire, Director, Financi... |
| Date Nov. 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-59R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 November 21, 2008 Congressional Requesters: Subject: Actions Taken to Implement the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 On August 29, 2005, and in the ensuing days, Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma devastated the Gulf Coast region of the United States. Hurricane Katrina alone affected more than a half million p... |
| Date Nov. 19, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-210T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Statement for the Record For the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL CHALLENGES Rising Health Care Costs Drive Long-term and Immediate Pressures
Statement of Stanley J. Czerwinski, Director Strategic Issues GAO-09-210T November 19, 2008 STATE AND L... |
| Date Nov. 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-18SP |
Title
ENSURING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES November 2008 GAO-09-18SP November 2008 HIGHLIGHTS OF A FORUM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-18SP, a GAO forum Accountability Integrity Reliability Ensuring Opportunities for Disadvantaged Children and Families Why GAO Convened This Forum
Investments in the education and health of children are critical to the nation’s future, as the... |
| Date Nov. 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-43 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2008 Report to Congressional Committees NONPROLIFERATION U.S. Agencies Have Taken Some Steps, but More Effort Is Needed to Strengthen and Expand the Proliferation Security Initiative GAO-09-43 November 2008 NONPROLIFERATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-43, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability U.S. A... |
| Date Nov. 7, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-45 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2008 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS Needs to Strengthen Its Approach for Evaluating the SRFMI Data-Sharing Pilot Program GAO-09-45 November 2008 TAX ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-45, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability IRS Needs to ... |
| Date Oct. 3, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-74 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters OIL AND GAS LEASING Interior Could Do More to Encourage Diligent Development GAO-09-74 October 2008 OIL AND GAS LEASING Highlights
Highlights of GA0-09-74, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Interior Could Do More to Encourage Diligent Development Why GAO Did Th... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-671 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters INFLUENZA PANDEMIC HHS Needs to Continue Its Actions and Finalize Guidance for Pharmaceutical Interventions GAO-08-671 September 2008 INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-671, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability HHS Needs to Continue Its Actions a... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1109R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 26, 2008 The Honorable Dianne Feinstein Chairman The Honorable Wayne Allard Ranking Member Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable Norman D. Dicks Chairman The Honorable Todd Tiahrt Ranking Member Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and R... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1120 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate DISASTER RECOVERY Past Experiences Offer Insights for Recovering from Hurricanes Ike and Gustav and Other Recent Natural Disasters GAO-08-1120 September 2008 DISASTER RECOVERY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1120, a report to the Committee on Homeland... |
| Date Sept. 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1147SP |
Title
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| Date Sept. 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1082 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters ENERGY MARKETS Analysis of More Past Mergers Could Enhance Federal Trade Commission’s Efforts to Maintain Competition in the Petroleum Industry GAO-08-1082 September 2008 ENERGY MARKETS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1082, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability... |
| Date Sept. 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-874 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Rules and Administration, U.S. Senate ELECTIONS States, Territories, and the District Are Taking a Range of Important Steps to Manage Their Varied Voting System Environments GAO-08-874 September 2008 ELECTIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-874, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Rules and A... |
| Date Sept. 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1177T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS EPA Needs More Information and a Clearly Defined Strategy to Protect Air and Water Quality
State... |
| Date Sept. 23, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1175T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at time 2:00 p.m. EST Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives MASS CARE IN DISASTERS FEMA Should Update the Red Cross Role in Catastrophic Events and Mo... |
| Date Sept. 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1111R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 18, 2008 The Honorable John Dingell Chairman Committee on Energy and Commerce The Honorable Bart Stupak Chairman Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Subject: Environmental Enforcement: EPA Needs to Improve the Accuracy and Transparency of Measures Used to... |
| Date Sept. 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-823 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS FEMA Should More Fully Assess Organizations’ Mass Care Capabilities and Update the Red Cross Role in Catastrophic Events GAO-08-823 September 2008 VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-823, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Rel... |
| Date Sept. 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-814 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on House Administration, House of Representatives ELECTIONS Federal Program for Certifying Voting Systems Needs to Be Further Defined, Fully Implemented, and Expanded GAO-08-814 September 2008 ELECTIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-814, a report to the Chairman, Committee on House Administration,... |
| Date Sept. 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-893R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 12, 2008 Congressional Requesters Subject: Mineral Revenues: Data Management Problems and Reliance on SelfReported Data for Compliance Efforts Put MMS Royalty Collections at Risk The Department of the Interior’s (Interior) Minerals Management Service (MMS) collected the equivalent of over $9 billion in oil and gas roya... |
| Date Sept. 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1045 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT Measuring Program’s Effectiveness Continues to Be a Challenge GAO-08-1045 September 2008 COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1045, a report to the... |
| Date Sept. 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-880 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate NONPROFIT HOSPITALS Variation in Standards and Guidance Limits Comparison of How Hospitals Meet Community Benefit Requirements GAO-08-880 September 2008 NONPROFIT HOSPITALS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-880, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. S... |
| Date Sept. 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1127T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate HIGHWAY BRIDGE PROGRAM Clearer Goals and Performance Measures Needed for a More Focused and Sustainable Program
Statement of Katherine Siggerud, Managing Director Physical Infrastructure Issue... |
| Date Sept. 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1043 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Committees HIGHWAY BRIDGE PROGRAM Clearer Goals and Performance Measures Needed for a More Focused and Sustainable Program GAO-08-1043 September 2008 HIGHWAY BRIDGE PROGRAM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1043, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Clearer Goals and Perform... |
| Date Sept. 4, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-944 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS EPA Needs More Information and a Clearly Defined Strategy to Protect Air and Water Quality from Pollutants of Concern GAO-08-944 September 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-944, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability CONCE... |
| Date Aug. 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-985R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 August 25, 2008 The Honorable Barbara Boxer Chairman The Honorable James M. Inhofe Ranking Member Committee on Environment and Public Works United States Senate The Honorable James L. Oberstar Chairman The Honorable John L. Mica Ranking Member Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives Subject: Hurrica... |
| Date Aug. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-781 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX PREPARERS Oregon’s Regulatory Regime May Lead to Improved Federal Tax Return Accuracy and Provides a Possible Model for National Regulation GAO-08-781 August 2008 TAX PREPARERS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-781, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Inte... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1064T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 31, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE HHS and Congressional Actions Could Help Reduce Proportion in Care
Statement of Kay Brown, Director Educat... |
