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| Date Feb. 8, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-317T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EST Tuesday, February 8, 2005 Testimony
Before the Senate Budget Committee LONG-TERM FISCAL ISSUES Increasing Transparency and Reexamining the Base of the Federal Budget
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-05-317T a Mr. Chairman, Senator Conrad, Members of the Commit... |
| Date Feb. 1, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-325SP |
Title
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE 21 Century Challenges
st Reexamining the Base of the Federal Government GAO-05-325SP FEBRUARY 2005 Contents Preface Section 1: Section 2: Introduction Twelve Reexamination Areas
National Defense Education and Employment Financial Regulation and Housing Health Care Homeland Security International Affairs Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment R... |
| Date Feb. 1, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-282SP |
Title
Contents Introduction from the Comptroller General of the United States Section 1 The Long-Term Fiscal Challenge and How the Public Perceives It Section 2 How Can We Change the Conversation About the Long-Term Fiscal Challenge?
Today’s Fiscal Policy Is Unsustainable When Will the Long-Term Fiscal Challenge Begin to Have Impact? Health Care Is the Largest and Perhaps Most Difficult Part of the L... |
| Date June 22, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-908T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Tuesday, June 22, 2004 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on the District of Columbia, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Structural Imbalance And Management Issues
Statement of Patricia A. Dalton, Director, Strategic Issues GAO-04-908T A June 2004 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Structural I... |
| Date May 7, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-736R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 7, 2004 The Honorable Don Nickles Chairman Committee on the Budget United States Senate Subject: Federal Assistance: Temporary State Fiscal Relief Dear Mr. Chairman:
1 As part of the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, the federal government provided $10 billion in temporary fiscal relief payments to states, the Di... |
| Date May 5, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-751T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 5, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENTS Information on Spending Trends and Targets
Statement of A. Bruce Steinwald Director, Health Care—Economic and Payment Issues GAO-04-751T May 5, 2004... |
| Date March 23, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-585T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, March 23, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process, Committee on Rules, House of Representatives BUDGET PROCESS Long-term Focus Is Critical
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-04-585T March 23, 2004 BUDGET PROCESS Long-term Fo... |
| Date Aug. 1, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1006 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2003 Report to Committees on the Budget OPPORTUNITIES FOR OVERSIGHT AND IMPROVED USE OF TAXPAYER FUNDS Examples from Selected GAO Work GAO-03-1006 a Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Opportunities to Improve the Economy, Efficiency, and Effectiveness of Federal Programs 050 National Defense Examples from Selected GAO Work Reduce the Number of... |
| Date May 22, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-666 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Structural Imbalance and Management Issues GAO-03-666 a May 2003 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Structural Imbalance and Management Issues Highlights of GAO-03-666, a report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on the District of Columbia, Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate; an... |
| Date March 31, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-365SP |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2003 HIGHLIGHTS OF A GAO SYMPOSIUM Addressing Key Challenges in an Intergovernmental Setting GAO-03-365SP a March 2003 HIGHLIGHTS OF A GAO SYMPOSIUM Addressing Key Challenges in an Intergovernmental Setting Highlights of GAO-03-365SP Responding to many of the nation’s critical challenges—such as meeting the health care needs of the poor or coun... |
| Date Jan. 24, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-213 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 Report to the Chairman, Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives FISCAL EXPOSURES Improving the Budgetary Focus on Long-Term Costs and Uncertainties GAO-03-213 a January 2003 FISCAL EXPOSURES Improving the Budgetary Focus on LongTerm Costs and Uncertainties Highlights of GAO-03-213, a report to the Committee on the Budget, House of ... |
| Date Jan. 23, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-312R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 January 23, 2003 The Honorable Charles H. Taylor Chairman Subcommittee on Interior and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives The Honorable James P. Moran Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Legislative Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Subject: Library of Congress: Special Events Gif... |
| Date Sept. 4, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-1001 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on the District of Columbia, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Fiscal Structural Balance Issues GAO-02-1001 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background The District’s Definition of Fiscal Structural Imbalance and Its Contributing Factors Constraints on the Di... |
| Date April 26, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-576 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to the Congress SUPPORTING CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT Budgetary Implications of Selected GAO Work for Fiscal Year 2003 GAO-02-576 a Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Appendix II: Explanation of Conventions Used to Estimate Savings and Revenue Gains A Framework for Considering Cost Savings and Revenue Increases Reassess Objectives Rede... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-467T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2002 BUDGET ISSUES Long-Term Fiscal Challenges
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-02-467T Chairman Conrad, Ranking Member Domenici, and Members of the Committee: I am pleased to return this y... |
| Date July 19, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-991T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Before the Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2001 BUDGET PROCESS Considerations for Updating the Budget Enforcement Act
Statement of Susan J. Irving Director, Federal Budget Analysis GAO-01-991T Mr. Chairman, Mr. Spratt, Members of the Committee: It is a pleasure to join you a... |
| Date June 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-591SP |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2001 NATIONAL SAVING Answers to Key Questions GAO-01-591SP Contents Preface Summary of Major Sections
Personal Saving and Retirement Security National Saving Overview National Saving and the Economy National Saving and the Government 5 9 9 11 12 13 18 18 20 21 22 25 27 31 34 39 47 47 49 53 55 Section 1 Personal Saving and Retirement Security Q1.1. W... |
| Date March 9, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-447 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2001 Report to the Congress SUPPORTING CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT Framework for Considering Budgetary Implications of Selected GAO Work GAO-01-447 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Opportunities to Reassess Objectives of Federal Programs Reduce the Number of Carrier Battle Group Expansions and Upgrades Limit Commitment to Production of the F-22 F... |
| Date Feb. 6, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-385T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2001 Testimony
Before the Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate LONG-TERM BUDGET ISSUES Moving From Balancing the Budget to Balancing Fiscal Risk
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-01-385T Chairman Domenici, Ranking Member Conrad, and other Senators,... |
| Date July 26, 2000 |
Report No. AIMD-00-272R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 Accounting and Information Management Division B-285914 July 26, 2000 The Honorable John M. Spratt, Jr. Ranking Minority Member Committee on the Budget House of Representatives Subject: Budget Issues: July 2000 Update of GAO’s Long-Term Fiscal Simulations Dear Mr. Spratt: At your request, we updated our long-term economic model using t... |
| Date March 31, 2000 |
Report No. OCG-00-8 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters BUDGET ISSUES Budgetary Implications of Selected GAO Work for Fiscal Year 2001 GAO/OCG-00-8 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Explanation of Conventions Used to Estimate Savings and Revenue Gains Appendix II: A Framework for Considering Cost Savings and Revenue Increases Appendix III: Options for Increas... |
| Date March 29, 2000 |
Report No. T-OCG-00-9 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery at 10:30 a.m. EST Wednesday March 29, 2000 Testimony
Before the Committee on Governmental Affairs U.S. Senate MANAGING IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM Shaping a More Efficient and Effective Government for the 21st Century
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO/T-OCG-00-9 Statement Managing in the New Mille... |
| Date March 10, 2000 |
Report No. T-AIMD-00-121 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2000 Testimony
Before the Committee on Rules, House of Representatives BUDGET PROCESS Biennial Budgeting for the Federal Government
Statement of Susan J. Irving, Associate Director, Federal Budget Issues Accounting and Information Management Division GAO/T-AIMD-00-121 Mr. Chairman, Members o... |
| Date Feb. 29, 2000 |
Report No. AIMD/HEHS-00-102R |
Title
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:, C’d;mptro&r General of, the United States United States General Accounting Wash.+gton, DC 20548 ., 1! Office B-234692 : ,, ,;. ,$ebruary 29,ZOOO .. ._ “, ,’ The Honorable Nick Smith “;Y: I ,*, House of Representatives I,. :,..: ”). ,.,, L.t: Subject: Social SecurW Reform: Evah&ion ,I. .: _.., I . De& Mr. Smith... |
| Date Feb. 1, 2000 |
Report No. T-AIMD-00-73 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2000 Testimony
Before the Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate BUDGET ISSUES Effective Oversight and Budget Discipline Are Essential--Even in a Time of Surplus
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO/T-AIMD-00-73 Mr. Chairman, Senator Lautenberg, and Member... |
| Date Feb. 1, 2000 |
Report No. AIMD/HEHS-00-71R |
Title
6.3 Accountability A0
* Integrity + Reliability Comptroller General of the United States Office United St.ates General Accounting Washington, DC 20548 B-284498 February 1, 2000 Requesters Evaluation of the Gramm Proposal Congressional Subject: Social Securitv Reform: This letter responds to your request that we extend our previous analysis of the potential budgetary and economic effects of various... |
| Date Nov. 4, 1999 |
Report No. AIMD/HEHS-00-29 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters SOCIAL SECURITY Evaluating Reform Proposals GAO/AIMD/HEHS-00-29 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Comptroller General of the United States B-283957 November 4, 1999 Congressional Requesters This report responds to your request that we analyze the potential budgetary and economi... |
| Date Nov. 2, 1999 |
Report No. AIMD-00-23 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1999 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate BUDGET SURPLUSES Experiences of Other Nations and Implications for the United States GAO/AIMD-00-23 Contents Letter Executive Summary Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Countries Developed Strategies for Surplus Chapter 3 Countries Have Taken Actions to A... |
| Date July 27, 1999 |
Report No. OCG-99-29 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Observations
Of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States FEDERAL BUDGET The President’s Midsession Review This statement was originally prepared in anticipation of a hearing before the Senate Budget Committee, July 21, 1999. GAO/OCG-99-29 This statement discusses the President’s Midsession Review and the implications of the President... |
| Date May 28, 1999 |
Report No. AIMD-99-194R |
Title
XJJGA O United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548
Accounting and Information Management Division B-282159 May 28, 1999 The Honorable Bill Archer Chairman Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Budget Issues: Treasury's Interest Rate Calculation Changes Dear Mr. Chairman: The Secretary of the Treasury informed the Congress in a letter dated December 18, 1... |
| Date May 12, 1999 |
Report No. T-AIMD-99-188 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Rules, House of Representatives BUDGET PROCESS Comments on H.R. 853
Statement of Susan J. Irving Associate Director, Budget Issues Accounting and Information Management Division GAO/T-AIMD-99-188 Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: It is a pleas... |
| Date April 16, 1999 |
Report No. OCG-99-26 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters BUDGET ISSUES Budgetary Implications of Selected GAO Work for Fiscal Year 2000 GAO/OCG-99-26 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Comptroller General of the United States B-281041 April 16, 1999 The Honorable Pete V. Domenici Chairman The Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg Ranking Min... |
| Date March 10, 1999 |
Report No. T-AIMD/HEHS-99-113 |
Title
GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 1999 United States General Accounting Office Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE AND BUDGET SURPLUSES GAOs Perspective on the Presidents Proposal and the Need for Reform
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO/T-AIMD/HEHS-99-113 Mr. Chairman and Members of the Comm... |
| Date Feb. 23, 1999 |
Report No. T-AIMD/HEHS-99-96 |
Title
GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, 1999 United States General Accounting Office Testimony Before the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY AND SURPLUSES GAOs Perspective on the Presidents Proposals
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO/T-AIMD/HEHS-99-96 Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committe... |
| Date Feb. 23, 1999 |
Report No. T-AIMD/HEHS-99-95 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 23, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate SOCIAL SECURITY AND SURPLUSES GAO’s Perspective on the President’s Proposals
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO/T-AIMD/HEHS-99-95 Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: It is a p... |
| Date Feb. 9, 1999 |
Report No. T-AIMD/HEHS-99-76 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 9, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate SOCIAL SECURITY What the President’s Proposal Does and Does Not Do
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO/T-AIMD/HEHS-99-76 PAGE 3 GAO/XXXX-98-??? NAME OF DOCUMENT Mr. Chairman and Members of th... |
| Date June 15, 1998 |
Report No. AIMD-98-184 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters BUDGET TRENDS Federal Investment Outlays, Fiscal Years 1981-2003 GAO/AIMD-98-184 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Accounting and Information Management Division B-279819 June 15, 1998 The Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg Ranking Democratic Member Committee on the Budget United St... |
| Date April 22, 1998 |
Report No. AIMD/HEHS-98-74 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1998 Report to the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate SOCIAL SECURITY FINANCING Implications of Government Stock Investing for the Trust Fund, the Federal Budget, and the Economy GAO/AIMD/HEHS-98-74 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Accounting and Information Management Division B-274811 April 22, 1998 The Hono... |
| Date April 22, 1998 |
Report No. T-AIMD/HEHS-98-152 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 1998 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate SOCIAL SECURITY FINANCING Implications of Stock Investing for the Trust Fund, the Federal Budget, and the Economy
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg Associate Director, Income Security Issues Health, Education, and Human Service... |
| Date March 6, 1998 |
Report No. T-AIMD-98-99 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9 a.m. Friday, March 6, 1998 Testimony
Before the President’s Commission to Study Capital Budgeting BUDGET ISSUES Budgeting for Capital
Statement of Paul L. Posner Director, Budget Issues Accounting and Information Management Division GAO/T-AIMD-98-99 Members of the Commission: I appreciate the opportunity to appear ... |
| Date Feb. 25, 1998 |
Report No. T-AIMD/OCE-98-83 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 25, 1998 Testimony
Before the Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate BUDGET ISSUES Long-Term Fiscal Outlook
Statement of Paul L. Posner Director, Budget Issues Accounting and Information Management Division GAO/T-AIMD/OCE-98-83 Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: I appreciate the opport... |
| Date Oct. 22, 1997 |
Report No. AIMD/OCE-98-19 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 1997 Report to Congressional Requesters BUDGET ISSUES Analysis of Long-Term Fiscal Outlook GAO/AIMD/OCE-98-19 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Accounting and Information Management Division B-278394 October 22, 1997 The Honorable Pete V. Domenici Chairman, Committee on the Budget United States Senate The Honorabl... |
| Date Sept. 25, 1997 |
Report No. GGD-97-175R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-277531 September 25, 1997 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman, Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Excise Taxes: Use of Safe Harbor Look-Back Rules Dear Mr. Chairman: Earlier this year a series of circumstances converged to create problems with the transfer of excise tax receipts... |
| Date May 21, 1997 |
Report No. AIMD-97-88 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1997 Report to Congressional Requesters BUDGET TRENDS Federal Investment Outlays, Fiscal Years 1981-2002 GAO/AIMD-97-88 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Accounting and Information Management Division B-276283 May 21, 1997 The Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg Ranking Member Committee on the Budget United States Senate Th... |
| Date April 23, 1997 |
Report No. T-AIMD-97-84 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 1997 Testimony
Before the Committee on Governmental Affairs, United States Senate BUDGET PROCESS Comments on S. 261— Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act
Statement of Susan J. Irving Associate Director, Budget Issues Accounting and Information Management Division GAO/T-AIMD-97-84 Mr.... |
| Date March 14, 1997 |
Report No. OCG-97-2 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1997 Report to the Congress ADDRESSING THE DEFICIT Budgetary Implications of Selected GAO Work for Fiscal Year 1998 GAO/OCG-97-2 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Comptroller General of the United States B-274810 March 14, 1997 To the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives This repor... |
| Date Feb. 5, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-31 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1997 Report to Congressional Requesters SCHOOL FINANCE State Efforts to Reduce Funding Gaps Between Poor and Wealthy Districts GAO/HEHS-97-31 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-275105 February 5, 1997 The Honorable Jeff Bingaman The Honorable Christopher Dodd The Ho... |
| Date Nov. 27, 1996 |
Report No. AIMD-97-12 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO November 1996 Federal Debt: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions GAO/AIMD-97-12 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Accounting and Information Management Division B-272028 November 27, 1996 The Honorable William V. Roth, Jr. Chairman Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Daniel Patrick Moynihan Ranking Me... |
| Date Nov. 1, 1996 |
Report No. AIMD-97-3 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1996 Staff Study FEDERAL FISCAL TRENDS Fiscal Years 1971-1995 G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/AIMD-97-3 Preface While federal budgeting is an inherently forward-looking activity, current debates can be informed by analysis of historical trends. In recent years, GAO has addressed a variety of cross-cutting patterns and trends regarding many aspects o... |
| Date July 24, 1996 |
Report No. T-AIMD-96-136 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, 1996 Testimony
Before the Senate Subcommittee on Financial Management and Accountability, Committee on Governmental Affairs U.S. Senate BUDGET PROCESS Issues in Biennial Budget Proposals
Statement of Susan J. Irving Associate Director, Budget Issues Accounting and Information Management Divi... |
