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| Date June 22, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-878R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 22, 2007 The Honorable Christopher Bond Ranking Member Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations United States Senate Subject: Federal Home Loan Banks: Too Soon to Tell the Potential Impact of Excess Stock Rule on the Affordable Housing Program Dear Senator... |
| Date June 20, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1025T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 20, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate PUBLIC HOUSING Information on the Financing, Oversight, and Effects of the HOPE VI Program
Statement of David G. Wood, Dire... |
| Date May 25, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-768R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 25, 2007 The Honorable Maxine Waters Chairwoman Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity Committee on Financial Services House of Representatives Subject: Leveraging Federal Funds for Housing, Community, and Economic Development Dear Madam Chairwoman: Each year the federal government funds numerous affordable housing ... |
| Date April 11, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-290 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2007 Report to Congressional Committees PROJECT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE HUD Should Update Its Policies and Procedures to Keep Pace with the Changing Housing Market GAO-07-290 April 2007 PROJECT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-290, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability HUD Should Upd... |
| Date March 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office sTRATEGIC PLAN
2007 – 2012 Serving the Congress and the Nation Serving the Congress and the Nation GAO’s Strategic Plan Framework
GAO exists to support the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people. M... |
| Date March 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-467SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Forces That Will Shape America’s Future:
Themes from GAO’s Strategic Plan
2007 – 2012 This document was reissued on April 11, 2007, to add clarifying language on pages 3, 7, and 20, to correct typographical errors on pages 6, 17, 24, and 28, and to add page 33, Image Sources. The printed version of this document incorporates these changes. Servi... |
| Date March 19, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-356 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2007 Report to the Honorable Wayne T. Gilchrest, House of Representatives COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES SYSTEM Status of Development That Has Occurred and Financial Assistance Provided by Federal Agencies GAO-07-356 March 2007 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-356, a report to the Honorable Wayne T. Gilchrest, House of Representatives Accountabili... |
| Date March 15, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-615T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, March 15, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION Ability to Manage Risks and Program Changes Will Affect Financial Performance
Statemen... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-88 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2007 Report to Congressional Addressees DISASTER ASSISTANCE Better Planning Needed for Housing Victims of Catastrophic Disasters GAO-07-88 February 2007 DISASTER ASSISTANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-88, a report to congressional addressees Accountability Integrity Reliability Better Planning Needed for Housing Victims of Catastrophi... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-310 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2007 HIGH-RISK SERIES An Update GAO-07-310 January 2007 HIGH-RISK SERIES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-310, a report to Congress on GAO’s High-Risk Series Accountability Integrity Reliability An Update Why GAO Did This Report
GAO’s audits and evaluations identify federal programs and operations that, in some cases, are high risk due ... |
| Date Dec. 15, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-164 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE Continuing Challenges in Managing DOD Lodging Programs as Army Moves to Privatize Its Program GAO-07-164 December 2006 DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-164, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Continuing Challenges in... |
| Date Sept. 13, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-1082 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2006 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate FEDERAL TAX POLICY Information on Selected Capital Facilities Related to the Essential Governmental Function Test GAO-06-1082 a September 2006 FEDERAL TAX POLICY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-1082, a report to Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.... |
| Date Sept. 11, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-859 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2006 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives HOMELESS VETERANS PROGRAMS Improved Communications and Follow-up Could Further Enhance the Grant and Per Diem Program GAO-06-859 September 2006 HOMELESS VETERANS PROGRAMS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-859, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Vete... |
| Date July 31, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-784 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2006 Report to Congressional Committees RENTAL HOUSING PROGRAMS Excluding Servicemembers’ Housing Allowances from Income Determinations Would Increase Eligibility, but Other Factors May Limit Program Use GAO-06-784 a July 2006 RENTAL HOUSING PROGRAMS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-784, a report to congressional committees Accountability In... |
| Date June 30, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-677 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2006 Report to Congressional Committees HUD HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAMS Data Limitations Constrain Assessment of the American Dream Downpayment Initiative GAO-06-677 a June 2006 HUD HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAMS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-677, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Data Limitations Constrain Assess... |
| Date June 27, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-904T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, June 27, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Federalism and the Census, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FORMULA Options for Improving the Targeting of Funds
Statement of Stanley J. Czerwinski, Director, Strategic Issues GAO-... |
| Date June 20, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-868T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, June 20, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Housing and Transportation, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, United States Senate FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION Proposed Reforms Will Heighten the Need for Continued Improvements in Managing Risks and Estimating Program C... |
| Date April 28, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-438 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2006 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY HOUSING Management Issues Require Attention as the Privatization Program Matures GAO-06-438 a April 2006 MILITARY HOUSING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-438, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Management Issues Require Attention as the Privatization Prog... |
| Date April 28, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-405 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2006 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives RENTAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE Policy Decisions and Market Factors Explain Changes in the Costs of the Section 8 Programs GAO-06-405 a April 2006 RENTAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-405, a... |
| Date Feb. 15, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-419T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Federalism and the Census, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives PUBLIC HOUSING Information on the Roles of HUD, Public Housing Agencies, Capital Markets, and Service Organizations
Statement of David G. Wood, Direc... |
| Date Dec. 9, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-163 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2005 Report to Congressional Committees PUBLIC HOUSING Distressed Conditions in Developments for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities and Strategies Used for Improvement GAO-06-163 a December 2005 PUBLIC HOUSING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-163, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Distressed C... |
| Date Dec. 9, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-205SP |
Title
Survey of Public Housing Agencies on Housing for the Elderly and Non-Elderly Persons with Disabilities This document presents the results of GAO’s survey of public housing agencies that manage developments that house primarily the elderly and non-elderly persons with disabilities. The purpose of the survey was to (1) collect data on physical and social characteristics that constitute aspects of ... |
| Date Nov. 15, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-57 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters PROJECT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE HUD Should Streamline Its Processes to Ensure Timely Housing Assistance Payments GAO-06-57 a November 2005 PROJECT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-57, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability HUD Should Streamli... |
| Date Sept. 27, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-1027T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, September 27, 2005 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate HUD RENTAL ASSISTANCE Progress and Challenges in Measuring and Reducing Improper Re... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-238 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters DRUG OFFENDERS Various Factors May Limit the Impacts of Federal Laws That Provide for Denial of Selected Benefits GAO-05-238 September 2005 DRUG OFFENDERS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-238, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Various Factors May Limit the Imp... |
| Date Sept. 2, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-875 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives MORTGAGE FINANCING FHA’s $7 Billion Reestimate Reflects Higher Claims and Changing Loan Performance Estimates GAO-05-875 a September 2005 MORTGAGE FINANCING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-875, a rep... |
| Date Aug. 2, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-719 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2005 Report to Congressional Addressees and the Alaska Federation of Natives ALASKA NATIVE VILLAGES Recent Federal Assistance Exceeded $3 Billion, with Most Provided to Regional Nonprofits GAO-05-719 a August 2005 ALASKA NATIVE VILLAGES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-719, a report to congressional addressees and the Alaska Federation of Na... |
| Date June 30, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-857T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 30, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION Managing Risks from a New Zero Down Payment Product
Statement of William B. Shear, Director Financial Markets and... |
| Date June 16, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-795T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 16, 2005 Testimony Before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs ELDERLY HOUSING Federal Housing Programs and Supportive Services
Statement of David G. Wood, Director Financial Markets and Community Investment GAO-05-795T June 16, 2005 ELDERLY HOUSING Highlights... |
| Date April 21, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-576T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 21, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate HOUSING GOVERNMENTSPONSORED ENTERPRISES A New Oversight Structure Is Needed
Statement of David M. Walker, Comptroller General of the United States GAO-05-576T April 21, 2005 Highlights
Highl... |
| Date April 11, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-221 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2005 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives MEANS-TESTED PROGRAMS Information on Program Access Can Be an Important Management Tool GAO-05-221 March 2005 MEANS-TESTED PROGRAMS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-221, a report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on the Budget, House of Repre... |
| Date March 31, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-342 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2005 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Housing and Transportation, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate RENTAL HOUSING HUD Can Improve Its Process for Estimating Fair Market Rents GAO-05-342 a March 2005 RENTAL HOUSING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-342, a report to the Ranking Minority Member, ... |
| Date March 16, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-311R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 16, 2005 The Honorable Christopher H. Smith House of Representatives Subject: Veterans Affairs Homeless Programs: Implementation of the Transitional Housing Loan Guarantee Program In 1998, Congress passed the Veterans Programs Enhancement Act, which authorized the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a new loan g... |
| Date March 15, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-227 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives HOUSING FINANCE Options to Help Prevent Suspensions of FHA and RHS Loan Guarantee Programs GAO-05-227 a March 2005 HOUSING FINANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-227, a report to the Chairman, Subcommitte... |
| Date Feb. 18, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-224 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives HUD RENTAL ASSISTANCE Progress and Challenges in Measuring and Reducing Improper Rent Subsidies GAO-05-224 a February 2005 HUD RENTAL ASSISTANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-224, a report to the Chai... |
| Date Feb. 14, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-174 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters ELDERLY HOUSING Federal Housing Programs That Offer Assistance for the Elderly GAO-05-174 a February 2005 ELDERLY HOUSING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-174, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal Housing Programs That Offer Assistance for the Elderly Why ... |
| Date Feb. 11, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-194 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives MORTGAGE FINANCING Actions Needed to Help FHA Manage Risks from New Mortgage Loan Products GAO-05-194 a February 2005 MORTGAGE FINANCING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-194, a report to the Chairman, Su... |
| Date Nov. 19, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-30 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2004 Report to Congressional Committees MULTIFAMILY HOUSING Implementation of Fiscal Year 2003 Requirements Concerning Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Fees GAO-05-30 a November 2004 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-30, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Implementation of Fisc... |
| Date July 20, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-992T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, July 20, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives MULTIFAMILY HOUSING More Accessible HUD Data Could Help Efforts to Preserve Housing for LowIncome Tenants
Statement of David G. Wood, Director Fi... |
| Date April 21, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-463 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters FAIR HOUSING Opportunities to Improve HUD’s Oversight and Management of the Enforcement Process GAO-04-463 a April 2004 FAIR HOUSING
Highlights of GAO-04-463, a report to congressional requesters Opportunities to Improve HUD’s Oversight and Management of the Enforcement Process Discrimination in housing o... |
| Date March 1, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-534SP |
Title
SERVING THE CONGRESS AND THE NATION , GAO S STRATEGIC PLAN FRAMEWORK
MISSION
GAO exists to support the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people. THEMES GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide Timely, Quality Service to the Congress and the Federal Government to ...
... |
| Date Jan. 30, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-208 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Housing and Transportation, Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING Cost, Benefit, and Compliance Issues Raise Questions about HUD’s Discount Sales Program GAO-04-208 a January 2004 SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING Cost, Benefit, and Compliance Issues Raise Questions a... |
| Date Nov. 21, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-109 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2003 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Housing and Transportation, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate PUBLIC HOUSING HOPE VI Resident Issues and Changes in Neighborhoods Surrounding Grant Sites GAO-04-109 a November 2003 PUBLIC HOUSING HOPE VI Resident Issues and Changes in Neighborhoods Surroundin... |
| Date Oct. 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-19 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2003 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Housing and Transportation, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate PUBLIC HOUSING Small and Larger Agencies Have Similar Views on Many Recent Housing Reforms GAO-04-19 a October 2003 PUBLIC HOUSING Small and Larger Agencies Have Similar Views on Many Recent Housing... |
| Date Oct. 9, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-111 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO October 2003 Report to the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives MILITARY HOUSING Better Reporting Needed on the Status of the Privatization Program and the Costs of Its Consultants GAO-04-111 October 2003 MILITARY HOUSING Better Reporting Needed on the Status of the Privatization Program and the Cos... |
| Date June 17, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-807T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, June 17, 2003 Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate ELDERLY HOUSING Project Funding and Other Factors Delay Assistance to Needy Households
Statement of David G. Wood, Director Financial Markets and Community Investment GAO-03-807T June 2003 ELDERLY HOUSING Project Funding ... |
| Date May 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-512 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2003 Report to the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate ELDERLY HOUSING Project Funding and Other Factors Delay Assistance to Needy Households GAO-03-512 a May 2003 ELDERLY HOUSING Project Funding and Other Factors Delay Assistance to Needy Households Highlights of GAO-03-512, a report to Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate According to the De... |
| Date Feb. 14, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-363 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2003 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Housing and Transportation, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate PUBLIC HOUSING Information on Receiverships at Public Housing Authorities GAO-03-363 a February 2003 PUBLIC HOUSING Information on Receiverships at Public Housing Authorities Highlights of GAO-03-363, a report to... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-103 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks Department of Housing and Urban Development GAO-03-103 a A Glance at the Agency Covered in This Report
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s complex and diverse mission is to promote
G adequate and affordable housing by making homeownership more... |
| Date Nov. 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-91 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Housing and Transportation, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate PUBLIC HOUSING HOPE VI Leveraging Has Increased, but HUD Has Not Met Annual Reporting Requirement GAO-03-91 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Housing Authorities Are Leveraging Additional Funds Leverage... |
