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Date April 25, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-477 Title

Traffic Safety: Improved Reporting and Performance Measures Would Enhance Evaluation of High-Visibility Campaigns

United States Government Accountability Office GAO April 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives TRAFFIC SAFETY Improved Reporting and Performance Measures Would Enhance Evaluation of High-Visibility Campaigns GAO-08-477 April 2008 TRAFFIC SAFETY Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-477, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation ...
Date April 25, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-512R Title

Highways and Environment: Transportation Agencies Are Acting to Involve Others in Planning and Environmental Decisions

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 25, 2008 The Honorable James M. Inhofe Ranking Member Committee on Environment and Public Works United States Senate Subject: Highways and Environment: Transportation Agencies Are Acting to Involve Others in Planning and Environmental Decisions Dear Senator Inhofe: Meeting the nation’s mobility needs requires constructing,...
Date April 25, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-240 Title

Supply Chain Security: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Has Enhanced Its Partnership with Import Trade Sectors, but Challenges Remain in Verifying Security Practices

United States Government Accountability Office GAO April 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Has Enhanced Its Partnership with Import Trade Sectors, but Challenges Remain in Verifying Security Practices GAO-08-240 April 2008 SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-240, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Int...
Date April 24, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-595R Title

International Boundary and Water Commission: Two Alternatives for Improving Wastewater Treatment at the United States-Mexico Border

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 24, 2008 Congressional Requesters Subject: International Boundary and Water Commission: Two Alternatives for Improving Wastewater Treatment at the United States-Mexico Border For many years, untreated wastewater originating in Tijuana, Mexico, has entered the United States, largely via the Tijuana River. Tijuana’s sewage s...
Date April 15, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-685T Title

2010 Census: Census at Critical Juncture for Implementing Risk Reduction Strategies

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:15 p.m. EDT Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate 2010 CENSUS Census at Critical Juncture for Implementing Risk Reduction Strategies Statement of Mathew Scirè Director, Strategic Issues David A. Powner Director, Information Technology...
Date April 15, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-651T Title

Transportation Security: Efforts to Strengthen Aviation and Surface Transportation Security Continue to Progress, but More Work Remains

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives TRANSPORTATION SECURITY Efforts to Strengthen Aviation and Surface Transportation Security Continue to Progress, but More Work...
Date April 15, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-627SP Title

Highlights of a Forum Convened by the Comptroller General of the United States: Strengthening the Use of Risk Management Principles in Homeland Security

STRENGTHENING THE USE OF RISK MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES IN HOMELAND SECURITY April 2008 GAO-08-627SP April 2008 HIGHLIGHTS OF A GAO FORUM Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-627SP, a GAO forum Accountability Integrity Reliability Strengthening the Use of Risk Management Principles in Homeland Security Why GAO Convened This Forum From the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to Hurricane Katrina, homel...
Date April 10, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-644T Title

Internet Sales: Undercover Purchases on eBay and Craigslist Reveal a Market for Sensitive and Stolen U.S. Military Items

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 10, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives INTERNET SALES Undercover Purchases on eBay and Craigslist Reveal a Market for Sensitive and Stolen U.S. Military Items Statem...
Date April 8, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-424 Title

Mine Safety: Additional Guidance and Oversight of Mines' Emergency Response Plans Would Improve the Safety of Underground Coal Miners

United States Government Accountability Office GAO April 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives MINE SAFETY Additional Guidance and Oversight of Mines’ Emergency Response Plans Would Improve the Safety of Underground Coal Miners GAO-08-424 April 2008 MINE SAFETY Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-424, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Education ...
Date April 3, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-186T Title

NASA: Ares I and Orion Project Risks and Key Indicators to Measure Progress

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 3, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives NASA Ares I and Orion Project Risks and Key Indicators to Measure Progress Statement of Cristina T. Chaplain, Director Acquisition and Sourcing Manageme...
Date March 31, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-402 Title

Nanotechnology: Better Guidance Is Needed to Ensure Accurate Reporting of Federal Research Focused on Environmental, Health, and Safety Risks

United States Government Accountability Office GAO March 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters NANOTECHNOLOGY Better Guidance Is Needed to Ensure Accurate Reporting of Federal Research Focused on Environmental, Health, and Safety Risks GAO-08-402 March 2008 NANOTECHNOLOGY Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-402, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Better Guidanc...
Date March 27, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-431R Title

Defense Space Activities: National Security Space Strategy Needed to Guide Future DOD Space Efforts

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 27, 2008 The Honorable Bill Nelson Chairman The Honorable Jeff Sessions Ranking Member Subcommittee on Strategic Forces Committee on Armed Services United States Senate Subject: Defense Space Activities: National Security Space Strategy Needed to Guide Future DOD Space Efforts The United States depends on space assets to sup...
Date March 14, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-333 Title

Governmentwide Purchase Cards: Actions Needed to Strengthen Internal Controls to Reduce Fraudulent, Improper, and Abusive Purchases

United States Government Accountability Office GAO March 2008 Report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate GOVERNMENTWIDE PURCHASE CARDS Actions Needed to Strengthen Internal Controls to Reduce Fraudulent, Improper, and Abusive Purchases GAO-08-333 March 2008 GOVERNMENTWIDE PURCHASE CARDS Highlights Highlights of GAO-0...
Date March 12, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-383 Title

Media Ownership: Economic Factors Influence the Number of Media Outlets in Local Markets, While Ownership by Minorities and Women Appears Limited and Is Difficult to Assess

United States Government Accountability Office GAO March 2008 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDIA OWNERSHIP Economic Factors Influence the Number of Media Outlets in Local Markets, While Ownership by Minorities and Women Appears Limited and Is Difficult to Assess GAO-08-383 March 2008 MEDIA OW...
Date March 11, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-543T Title

Privacy: Government Use of Data from Information Resellers Could Include Better Protections

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m. EDT Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform PRIVACY Government Use of Data from Information Resellers Could Include Better Protections Statement of Linda D. Koontz, Director Information Man...
Date March 5, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-550T Title

Information Technology: Significant Problems of Critical Automation Program Contribute to Risks Facing 2010 Census

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Significant Problems of Critical Automation Program Contribute to Risks Facing 2010 Census Statement of David A. Powner Director, Information Technology Manageme...
Date Feb. 13, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-481T Title

Runway Safety: Progress on Reducing Runway Incursions Impeded by Leadership, Technology, and Other Challenges

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives RUNWAY SAFETY Progress on Reducing Runway Incursions Impeded by Leadership, Technology, and Other Challenges Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Ph.D. ...
Date Feb. 12, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-433T Title

Wildland Fire Management: Federal Agencies Lack Key Long- and Short-Term Management Strategies for Using Program Funds Effectively

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT Federal Agencies Lack Key Long- and Short-Term Management Strategies for Using Program Funds Effectively State...
Date June 11, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-585 Title

Motor Carrier Safety: A Statistical Approach Will Better Identify Commercial Carriers That Pose High Crash Risks Than Does the Current Federal Approach

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY A Statistical Approach Will Better Identify Commercial Carriers That Pose High Crash Risks Than Does the Current Federal Approach GAO-07-585 June 2007 MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY Highlights Highlights of GAO-07-585, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability ...
Date June 28, 2005 Report No. GAO-05-748 Title

Medicaid Financing: States' Use of Contigency-Fee Consultants to Maximize Federal Reimbursements Highlights Need for Improved Federal Oversight

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2005 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICAID FINANCING States’ Use of Contingency-Fee Consultants to Maximize Federal Reimbursements Highlights Need for Improved Federal Oversight GAO-05-748 June 2005 MEDICAID FINANCING Highlights Highlights of GAO-05-748, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senat...
Date Nov. 5, 2004 Report No. GAO-05-14 Title

Single-Family Housing: HUD's Risk-Based Oversight of Appraisers Could Be Enhanced

United States Government Accountability Office GAO November 2004 Report to Congressional Addressees SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING HUD’s Risk-Based Oversight of Appraisers Could Be Enhanced GAO-05-14 a November 2004 SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING Highlights Highlights of GAO-05-14, a report to congressional addressees Accountability Integrity Reliability HUD’s Risk-Based Oversight of Appraisers Could Be Enhance...
Date Sept. 30, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-1133 Title

Private Health Insurance: Federal and State Requirements Affecting Coverage Offered by Small Business

United States General Accounting Office GAO September 2003 Report to Congressional Requester PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE Federal and State Requirements Affecting Coverage Offered by Small Businesses GAO-03-1133 September 2003 PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE Federal and State Requirements Affecting Coverage Offered by Small Businesses Highlights of GAO-03-1133, a report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcom...
Date Sept. 19, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-1083 Title

Homeland Security: Risks Facing Key Border and Transportation Security Program Need to Be Addressed

United States General Accounting Office GAO September 2003 Report to Congressional Committees HOMELAND SECURITY Risks Facing Key Border and Transportation Security Program Need to Be Addressed GAO-03-1083 a September 2003 HOMELAND SECURITY Risks Facing Key Border and Transportation Security Program Need to Be Addressed Highlights of GAO-03-1083, a report to Subcommittees on Homeland Security, Sena...
Date Feb. 28, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-280 Title

Tactical Aircraft: DOD Needs to Better Inform Congress about Implications of Continuing F/A-22 Cost Growth

United States General Accounting Office GAO February 2003 Report to the Honorable John F. Tierney, House of Representatives TACTICAL AIRCRAFT DOD Needs to Better Inform Congress about Implications of Continuing F/A-22 Cost Growth GAO-03-280 February 2003 TACTICAL AIRCRAFT DOD Needs to Better Inform Congress about Implications of Continuing F/A-22 Cost Growth Highlights of GAO-03-280, a report to R...
Date June 14, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-807T Title

Veterans' Health Care: Standards and Accountability Could Improve Hepatitis C Screening and Testing Performance

United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committe on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2001 VETERANS' HEALTH CARE Standards and Accountability Could Improve Hepatitis C Screening and Testing Performance Statement of Cy...
Date Feb. 1, 2000 Report No. T-HEHS-00-53 Title

Adverse Drug Events: Substantial Problem but Magnitude Uncertain

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000 Testimony Before the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate ADVERSE DRUG EVENTS Substantial Problem but Magnitude Uncertain Statement of Janet Heinrich, Associate Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEHS-0...
Date Jan. 18, 2000 Report No. HEHS-00-21 Title

Adverse Drug Events: The Magnitude of Health Risk Is Uncertain Because of Limited Incidence Data

United States General Accounting Office GAO January 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters ADVERSE DRUG EVENTS The Magnitude of Health Risk Is Uncertain Because of Limited Incidence Data GAO/HEHS-00-21 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-281822 January 18, 2000 Congressional Requesters In 1998, about 2.7 billion presc...
Date Aug. 27, 1999 Report No. AIMD-99-273R Title

Information Security: NRC's Computer Intrusion Detection Capabilities

United State-s General Accounting Washington, DC 20548 Office Accounting and Information Management Division B-282543 August 27,1999 The Honorable Greta Joy Dicus Chairman,Nuclear Regulatory Commission Subject: Information Securitx NRC’ Comnuter Intrusion Detection Caoabilities s Dear Ms. Dicus: As part of our ongoing efforts to examine intrusion detection and responsecapabilitiesin the federal ...
Date Feb. 24, 1998 Report No. T-NSIAD-98-104 Title

Gulf War Illnesses: Federal Research Strategy Needs Reexamination

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EST Tuesday, February 24, 1998 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, House of Representatives GULF WAR ILLNESSES Federal Research Strategy Needs Reexamination Statement of Donna Heivilin, Director of Planning and Reporting, National Security and ...
Date June 23, 1997 Report No. NSIAD-97-163 Title

Gulf War Illnesses: Improved Monitoring of Clinical Progress and Reexamination of Research Emphasis Are Needed

United States General Accounting Office GAO June 1997 Report to the Chairmen and Ranking Minority Members of the Senate Committee on Armed Services and the House Committee on National Security GULF WAR ILLNESSES Improved Monitoring of Clinical Progress and Reexamination of Research Emphasis Are Needed GAO/NSIAD-97-163 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Secu...
Date Aug. 13, 1996 Report No. GGD-96-147 Title

Juvenile Justice: Status of Delinquency Prevention Program and Description of Local Projects

United States General Accounting Office GAO August 1996 Report to the Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate, and the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunity, House of Representatives JUVENILE JUSTICE Status of Delinquency Prevention Program and Description of Local Projects G A O years 1921 - 1996 GAO/GGD-96-147 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General...
Date Feb. 14, 1995 Report No. T-PEMD-95-17 Title

Cholesterol Measurement: Variability in Methods and Test Results

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Releaseon Delivery Expected at 1 p.m., EST Tuesday, February 14, 1995 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Technology, Committee on Science, House of Representatives CHOLESTEROL MEASUREMENT Variability in Methods and Test Results Statement of Kwai-Cheung Chan Director of Program Evaluation in Physical Systems Areas Program Evaluation and Methodology ...
Date Dec. 30, 1994 Report No. PEMD-95-8 Title

Cholesterol Measurement: Test Accuracy and Factors That Influence Cholesterol Levels

United States General Accounting Office GAO December 1994 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives CHOLESTEROL MEASUREMENT Test Accuracy and Factors That Influence Cholesterol Levels GAO/PEMD-95-8 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Program Evaluation and Methodology Di...
Date Dec. 29, 1993 Report No. HRD-94-24 Title

Drug Use Among Youth: No Simple Answers to Guide Prevention

United States General Accounting Offke /row GAO December 1YY)Y Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Children, Family, Drugs, and Aicoholisin, Committee on Labor and Human Resources, U.S. Senate DRUG USE AMONG YOUTH No Simple Answers to Guide Prevention GAO/HRD-94-24 Notice: This is a reprint of a GAO report. United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Human Resources Division...
Date Feb. 16, 1993 Report No. AFMD-93-14 Title

Bank Examination Quality: OCC Examinations Do Not Fully Assess Bank Safety and Soundness

GAO BANK EXAMINATION QUALITY OCC Examinations Do Not Fully Assess Bank Safety and Soundness III II NIIII 148508 i . GAO United States General Accounting Off¶ce Washington, D.C. 20548 Comptroller General of the United States B-249539 February 16.1993 The Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr. Chairman The Honorable Alfonse M. D’ Amato Ranking Minority Member Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Aff...
Date Dec. 11, 1991 Report No. PEMD-92-12 Title

Breast Cancer, 1971-91: Prevention, Treatment, and Research

~ni&d Siktes General Accounting Office GAO RepO?k ‘the Chaikman, Subc~mittee fo on lt%y~an Resources and Pnteqgwxnmental RelzWms, ~Co~ttee on Government; Operations, U.S. ‘Houseof Repres63jtatives GAO/PElW92-12~ : . . .^. GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 Program Evaluation and Methodology Division B-226468 December 11, 1991 The Honorable Ted Weiss Chairman, Su...
Date Nov. 1, 1989 Report No. HRD-90-38 Title

Medicare: Increase in HMO Reimbursement Would Eliminate Potential Savings

MEDICARE Increase in HMO Reimbursement Would Eliminate Potential Savings GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Human Resources Division B-237643 November 1,1989 The Honorable Fortney H. (Pete) Stark Chairman, Subcommittee on Health Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA)modifie...
Date June 30, 1988 Report No. PEMD-88-29 Title

VA Hospital Care: A Comparison of VA and HCFA Methods for Analyzing Patient Outcomes

United States General Accounting Office GAO June 1988 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate VA HOSPITAL CARE A Comparison of VA and HCFA Methods for Analyzing Patient Outcomes GAO/PEMD43829 B229397.3 use the limited data on patient characteristics from administrative data files to adjust observed differences in outcomes among hospitals for variations in th...
Date Sept. 27, 1984 Report No. OCE-84-6 Title

Civil Rights: Comments on the Economic Implications of the Proposed Florio Amendment to the Nondiscrimination in Insurance Act

B-213348 RELEASED SEPTEMBER 27,1984 Honorable James J. Florio Chairman, Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The 125453 III0 Dear Mr. Chairman: Subject: Comments on the Economic Implications of the Proposed Florio Amendment to the Nondiscrimination in Insurance Act (GAO/OCE-84-6) On April 13, 1984, you asked us to analyze yo...