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| Date May 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-783R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
GAO’s Long-Term Fiscal Simulations Since 1992, GAO has published long-term fiscal simulations of what might happen to federal deficits and debt levels under varying policy assumptions. We developed our long-term model in response to a bipartisan request from Members of Congress who were concerned about the longterm effects of fiscal policy. Our ... |
| Date May 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-763T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 8, 2008 Testimony before the Committee on the Budget and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, U.S. House of Representatives PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE Challenges and Investment Options for the Nation's Infrastructure
Statement of Patricia A. Dalton, Managing Director Phys... |
| Date April 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-707T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET REQUEST U.S. Government Accountability Office
Statement for the Record by Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of the United States GAO-08-707T Madam Chair and Members of t... |
| Date April 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-720CG |
Title
Working to Improve Accountability in an Evolving Environment 2008 Maryland Association of CPAs’ Government and Not-for-Profit Conference College Park, MD April 18, 2008 Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of the United States Presentation Outline
• Current and emerging fiscal challenges • Auditing and advising in a time of transition • Challenges and opportunities for the accountabil... |
| Date April 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-616T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, April 10, 2008 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET REQUEST U.S. Government Accountability Office
Statement of Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of the United States GAO-08-616T Madam... |
| Date April 4, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-327 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DOD PHARMACY PROGRAM Continued Efforts Needed to Reduce Growth in Spending at Retail Pharmacies GAO-08-327 April 2008 DOD PHARMACY PROGRAM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-327, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Continued Efforts Needed to Reduce Growth in Spending... |
| Date March 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-591R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
GAO’s Long-Term Fiscal Simulations Since 1992, GAO has published long-term fiscal simulations of what might happen to federal deficits and debt levels under varying policy assumptions. We developed our long-term model in response to a bipartisan request from Members of Congress who were concerned about the longterm effects of fiscal policy. Our ... |
| Date March 17, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-557R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 17, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense Since 2001, Congress has provided the Department of Defense (DOD) with hundreds of billions of dollars in supplemental and annual appropriations for military operations in support of the Global War on Terror... |
| Date March 14, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-379 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Termination Costs Are Generally Not a Compelling Reason to Continue Programs or Contracts That Otherwise Warrant Ending GAO-08-379 March 2008 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-379, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Terminat... |
| Date March 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-604CG |
Title
Making Tough Budget Choices to Create a Better Future The Honorable David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States National Defense University Industrial College of the Armed Forces Ft. McNair, Washington, D.C. March 12, 2008
GAO-08-604CG The Case for Change
The federal government is on a “burning platform,” and the status quo way of doing business is unacceptable for a variety of re... |
| Date March 6, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-400 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters SURFACE TRANSPORTATION Restructured Federal Approach Needed for More Focused, Performance-Based, and Sustainable Programs GAO-08-400 March 2008 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-400, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Restructured Federal Appr... |
| Date March 6, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-584CG |
Title
The Maddy Institute California State University, Fresno Fresno, CA March 6, 2008 The Honorable David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States
GAO-08-584CG Composition of Federal Spending
1967
32% 1987
27% 28% 2007
29% 20% 45% 7% 14% 2%
Defense Net interest 14% 10% 9%
21% 21% 21% Social Security All other spending Medicare & Medicaid Source: GAO analysis of data from the Office of Managem... |
| Date March 5, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-583CG |
Title
University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business Berkeley, CA March 5, 2008 The Honorable David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States
GAO-08-583CG Composition of Federal Spending
1967
32% 1987
27% 28% 2007
29% 20% 45% 7% 14% 2%
Defense Net interest 14% 10% 9%
21% 21% 21% Social Security All other spending Medicare & Medicaid Source: GAO analysis of data from the Office of Ma... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-410SP |
Title
Accrual and Cash Deficits Update for Fiscal Year 2007 How Did the Accrual and Cash Measures Change in Fiscal Year 2007?
The unified budget deficit—sometimes called the “cash deficit”—and the net operating cost— sometimes called the “accrual deficit”—are two key measures of the government’s annual fiscal position. The cash deficit provides information on the government’s current... |
| Date Jan. 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-411T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate LONG-TERM FISCAL OUTLOOK Action Is Needed to Avoid the Possibility of a Serious Economic Disruption in the Future
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-08-411T January 29, 2008 L... |
| Date Jan. 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-317 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2008 Report to Congressional Committees STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Growing Fiscal Challenges Will Emerge during the Next 10 Years GAO-08-317 a Contents Preface Results in Brief Background The State and Local Government Sector’s Fiscal Difficulties Are Likely to Emerge within the Next 10 Years Decline in Fiscal Balances Is Related to Rap... |
| Date Dec. 17, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-93SP |
Title
UN I T E D STAT E S G OV E R N M E N T ACC OU N TA BI L I T Y O F F IC E A CALL FOR STEWARDSHIP:
Enhancing the Federal Government’s Ability to Address Key Fiscal and Other 21 st Century Challenges GAO-08-93SP TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letter from the Comptroller General .............................................................................................. iii Direction Setting and Performance Me... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-340CG |
Title
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| Date July 27, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-987 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2007 Report to Congressional Committees INFORMATION MANAGEMENT The National Archives and Records Administration’s Fiscal Year 2007 Expenditure Plan GAO-07-987 a July 2007 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-987, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability The National Archives and Records Adm... |
| Date July 25, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1144T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives LONG-TERM FISCAL CHALLENGE Additional Transparency and Controls Are Needed
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-07-1144T Chairman Spratt, Mr. Ryan, Members of the Co... |
| Date July 18, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1080SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
GAO’s State and Local Fiscal Simulations For over a decade GAO has run longterm simulations showing that absent a change in policy, the combined effects of demographic changes and growing health care costs drive everincreasing federal deficits and debt levels. The Comptroller General has repeatedly warned that the current fiscal path of the fede... |
| Date June 20, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-984 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 20, 2007 Testimony Before the Commission on the National Guard and Reserves GUARD AND RESERVE PERSONNEL Fiscal, Security, and Human Capital Challenges Should be Considered in Developing a Revised Business Model for the Reserve Component
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller Gene... |
| Date June 4, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-983R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
GAO’s Long-Term Fiscal Simulations
Since 1992, GAO has published long-term fiscal simulations of what might happen to federal deficits and debt levels under varying policy assumptions. GAO developed its long-term model in response to a bipartisan request from Members of Congress who were concerned about the long-term effects of fiscal policy. GA... |
| Date March 20, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-607T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, March 20, 2007 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives FISCAL YEAR 2006 U.S. GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Sustained Improvement in Federal Financial Management Is Cr... |
| Date March 1, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-542T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. EST March 1, 2007 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate FEDERAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Critical Accountability and Fiscal Stewardship Cha... |
| Date Feb. 23, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-510R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO The Nation’s Long-Term Fiscal Outlook
January 2007 Update GAO’s Long-Term Fiscal Simulations
Since 1992, GAO has published long-term fiscal simulations of what might happen to federal deficits and debt levels under varying policy assumptions. GAO developed its long-term model in response to a bipartisan request from Members of Congress who wer... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-362SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Fiscal Stewardship: A Critical Challenge Facing Our Nation GAO-07-362SP January 2007 This page is intentionally blank. United States Government Accountability Office Fiscal Stewardship: A Critical Challenge Facing Our Nation GAO-07-362SP January 2007
Preface The U.S. government is the largest, most diverse, most complex, and arguably the most import... |
| Date Jan. 23, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-389T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, January 23, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives LONG-TERM BUDGET OUTLOOK Deficits Matter—Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-07-389T Chairman Spratt, Mr. Ryan, Me... |
| Date Jan. 22, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-341SP |
Title
Accrual and Cash Deficits Update for Fiscal Year 2006 How Did the Accrual and Cash Measures Change in Fiscal Year 2006?
The following pages update selected information in Understanding Similarities and Differences between Accrual and Cash Deficits (GAO-07-117SP) and should be read in conjunction with that document. Importantly, emphasis should not be placed on the precise numbers for either a sing... |
| Date Jan. 11, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-342T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EST Thursday, January 11, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate LONG-TERM BUDGET OUTLOOK Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-07-342T Chairman Conrad, Senator Gregg, Members of the Committee: I... |
| Date Dec. 1, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-117SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Understanding Similarities
and Differences between Accrual and Cash Deficits GAO-07-117SP December 2006 United States Government Accountability Office Understanding Similarities
and Differences between Accrual and Cash Deficits GAO-07-117SP December 2006
Preface Two key measures that have been used as indicators of the government’s annual fiscal c... |
| Date Sept. 15, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-1077R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
GAO’s Long-Term Fiscal Simulations
Since 1992, GAO has published long-term fiscal simulations of what might happen to federal deficits and debt levels under varying policy assumptions. GAO developed its long-term model in response to a bipartisan request from Members of Congress who were concerned about the long-term effects of fiscal policy. In... |
| Date Aug. 3, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-1028T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, August 3, 2006 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX POLICY Streamlining, Simplification, and Additional Reforms Are Desirable
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-06-1028T August 3, 2006 INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX PO... |
| Date July 28, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-805 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2006 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION Compact Implementation Structures Are Being Established; Framework for Measuring Results Needs Improvement GAO-06-805 a July 2006 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-805, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate A... |
| Date July 26, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-1000T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 26, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX COMPLIANCE Opportunities Exist to Reduce the Tax Gap Using a Variety of Approaches
Statement of Michael Brostek Director, Tax Issues Strategic Issues Team GAO-06-1000T Jul... |
| Date May 25, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-761T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 25, 2006 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate BUDGET PROCESS Better Transparency, Controls, Triggers, and Default Mechanisms Would Hel... |
| Date April 6, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-628T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Thursday, April 6, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Long-term Growth and Debt Reduction, Committee on Finance, United States Senate NATIONAL SAVING Current Saving Decisions Have Profound Implications for Our Nation's Future Well-Being
Statement of Thomas J. McCool, Director, Center for Eco... |
| Date March 30, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-269 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2006 Report to the Secretary of the Treasury DEBT MANAGEMENT Treasury Has Refined Its Use of Cash Management Bills but Should Explore Options That May Reduce Cost Further GAO-06-269 a March 2006 DEBT MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-269, a report to the Secretary of the Treasury Accountability Integrity Reliability Treasury Has Ref... |
| Date Feb. 15, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-456T |
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 Budget Committee, House of Representatives 21ST CENTURY Addressing Long-Term Fiscal Challenges Must Include a Re-examination of Mandatory Spending
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-06-456T Mr. Chairman, Repres... |
| Date Feb. 15, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-453T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Testimony Before the Committee on Budget, U.S. Senate TAX GAP Making Significant Progress in Improving Tax Compliance Rests on Enhancing Current IRS Techniques and Adopting New Legislative Actions
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GA... |
| Date Feb. 6, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-430R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 6, 2006 The Honorable Steve Buyer Chairman Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives The Honorable Daniel K. Akaka Ranking Minority Member Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Richard J. Durbin The Honorable Patty Murray The Honorable Ken Salazar United States Senate Subject:... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-276 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2006 Report to Congress MANDATORY SPENDING Using Budget Triggers to Constrain Growth GAO-06-276 a January 2006 MANDATORY SPENDING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-276, a report to Congress Accountability Integrity Reliability Using Budget Triggers to Constrain Growth Why GAO Did This Study
Prepared as part of GAO’s basic statutory respons... |
| Date Sept. 21, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-882 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2005 Report to Congressional Committees GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM DOD Needs to Improve the Reliability of Cost Data and Provide Additional Guidance to Control Costs GAO-05-882 a September 2005 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-882, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM DOD Needs to ... |
| Date July 13, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-830T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 13, 2005 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on the Federal Workforce and Agency Organization, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives 21ST CENTURY CHALLENGES Transforming Government to Meet Current and Emerging Challenges
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller Gene... |
| Date June 29, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-824T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, June 29, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives STRATEGIC BUDGETING Risk Management Principles Can Help DHS Allocate Resources To Highest Priorities
Statement of David M. Walker Comptrolle... |
| Date May 6, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-410 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Revenues Could Increase by Charging Allowed Fees for Some Special Uses Permits GAO-05-410 a May 2005 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-410, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Revenues Could Increase by Charging Allowed Fees ... |
| Date April 28, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-629T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 28, 2005 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 DEFENSE MANAGEMENT Key Elements Needed to Successfully Transform DOD Business ... |
| Date April 14, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-527T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 14, 2005 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX COMPLIANCE Reducing the Tax Gap Can Contribute to Fiscal Sustainability but Will Require a Variety of Strategies
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-05-527T A April 14, 2005 TA... |
| Date Feb. 16, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-352T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 am EST Wednesday, February 16, 2005 Testimony
Before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 21st CENTURY CHALLENGES Reexamining the Base of the Federal Government
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-05-352T A Chairman Collins, Senator Lieber... |
| Date Feb. 9, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-318T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, February 9, 2005 Testimony
Before the Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives LONG-TERM FISCAL ISSUES The Need for Social Security Reform
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-05-318T a February 9, 2005 LONG-TERM FISCAL ISSUES Highlights
Hig... |
