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| Date May 24, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-686T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Testimony Before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate RECOVERY ACT Thousands of Recovery Act Contract and Grant Recipients Owe Hundreds of Millions in Federal Taxes
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz, Dire... |
| Date April 28, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-485 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters RECOVERY ACT Thousands of Recovery Act Contract and Grant Recipients Owe Hundreds of Millions in Federal Taxes GAO-11-485 April 2011 RECOVERY ACT
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Thousands of Recovery Act Contract and Grant Recipients Owe Hundreds of Millions in Federal Taxes
Highlights of ... |
| Date Sept. 29, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-938 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Management Oversight Needed to Ensure Accurate Treatment of State and Local Government Employees GAO-10-938 September 2010 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Management Oversight Needed to Ensure Accurate Treatment of State and... |
| Date Aug. 10, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-717 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION Improved Coordination, Outreach, and Targeting Could Better Ensure Detection and Prevention GAO-09-717 August 2009 EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-717, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Improved Coordination,... |
| Date June 18, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-557R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 18, 2009 The Honorable Robert F. Hale Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) / Chief Financial Officer Department of Defense Subject: Military Pay: The Defense Finance and Accounting Service–Indianapolis Could Improve Control Activities over Its Processing of Active Duty Army Military Personnel Federal Payroll Taxes Dear ... |
| Date June 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-703SP |
Title
June 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-703SP, a CBO, GAO and JCT forum Accountability Integrity Reliability HIGHLIGHTS OF A JOINT FORUM ON TAX COMPLIANCE
Options for Improvement and Their Budgetary Potential Why CBO, GAO and JCT Convened This Forum
The tax gap—the difference between the tax amounts taxpayers pay voluntarily and on time and what they should pay under the law—has been a long... |
| Date Nov. 14, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-17 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2007 Report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate MEDICAID Thousands of Medicaid Providers Abuse the Federal Tax System GAO-08-17 November 2007 MEDICAID Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-17, a report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on ... |
| Date Nov. 6, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-248T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 EST Tuesday, November 6, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate SOCIAL SECURITY Issues Regarding the Coverage of Public Employees
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security GAO-08-248... |
| Date Sept. 1, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-1009SP |
Title
Contents Preface Introduction Section 1 Revenue— Taxes Exist to Fund Government
The Current Tax System Historical Trends in Tax Revenue Historical Trends in Federal Spending Borrowing versus Taxing as a Source of Resources Long-term Fiscal Challenge Revenue Effects of Federal Tax Policy Changes General Options Suggested for Fundamental Tax Reform Key Questions 1 4 7 7 13 14 15 17 19 21 22 24 26... |
| Date June 9, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-786T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, June 9, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY Coverage of Public Employees and Implications for Reform
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security GAO-05-786... |
| Date May 2, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-193SP |
Title
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE Social Security REFORM Answers to Key Questions GAO-05-193SP May 2005 CONTENTS
PREFACE
I. BASICALLY, HOW DOES SOCIAL SECURITY WORK NOW?
1. How did Social Security get started? 2. What are Social Security’s goals? 3. How well has Social Security worked? Figure 1: Poverty Rates for Elderly Have Declined Faster than for Other Groups 4. What are the sou... |
| Date Feb. 4, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-154 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2005 Report to Congressional Committees SOCIAL SECURITY Better Coordination among Federal Agencies Could Reduce Unidentified Earnings Reports GAO-05-154 February 2005 SOCIAL SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-154, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Better Coordination among Federal Agencies Cou... |
| Date June 15, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-747 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters SOCIAL SECURITY Distribution of Benefits and Taxes Relative to Earnings Level GAO-04-747 June 2004 SOCIAL SECURITY Distribution of Benefits and Taxes Relative to Earnings Level Highlights of GAO-04-747, a report to congressional requesters Under the current Social Security benefit formula, retired workers rece... |
| Date June 15, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-872T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, June 15, 2004 Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate SOCIAL SECURITY Reform Proposals Could Have a Variety of Effects on Distribution of Benefits and Payroll Taxes
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-04-872T June 15, 2004 SOCIAL SECURIT... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-993 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters SOCIAL SECURITY Proposed Totalization Agreement with Mexico Presents Unique Challenges GAO-03-993 September 2003 SOCIAL SECURITY Proposed Totalization Agreement with Mexico Presents Unique Challenges Highlights of GAO-03-993, a report to congressional requesters Totalization agreements foster internationa... |
| Date Sept. 11, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1035T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, September 11, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY Proposed Totalization Agreement with Mexico Presents Unique Challenges
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Education, Wor... |
| Date May 1, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-710T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 1, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY Issues Relating to Noncoverage of Public Employees
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GAO-03-710T This... |
| Date April 23, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-387 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2003 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY AND MINORITIES Earnings, Disability Incidence, and Mortality Are Key Factors That Influence Taxes Paid and Benefits Received GAO-03-387 April 2003 SOCIAL SECURITY AND MINORITIES
Highlights of GAO-03-387,... |
| 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 Aug. 31, 2000 |
Report No. HEHS/GGD-00-184R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-284947 August 31, 2000 The Honorable E. Clay Shaw, Jr. Chairman, Subcommittee on Social Security Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Social Security: Coverage for Medical Residents Dear Mr. Chairman: In 1998 a federal court ruled that the University of Minnesota w... |
| Date Feb. 19, 1999 |
Report No. GGD-99-18 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1999 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives TAX ADMINISTRATION Billions in SelfEmployment Taxes Are Owed GAO/GGD-99-18 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-276940 February 19, 1999 The Honorable Amo Houghton Chairman, Sub... |
| Date Feb. 16, 1999 |
Report No. HEHS-99-28 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1999 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY Government and Commercial Use of the Social Security Number Is Widespread GAO/HEHS-99-28 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278798 Feb... |
| Date July 22, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-221R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-280606 July 22, 1998 The Honorable Charles B. Range1 Ranking Minority Member Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: private Health Insurance: Estimates of a ProDosed Health Insurance Tax Credit for Those Who Buv Individual Health Insurance Dear Mr. Rangel: This let... |
| Date Feb. 10, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-95 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 10, 1998 Testimony
Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate SOCIAL SECURITY Restoring Long-Term Solvency Will Require Difficult Choices
Statement of Jane L. Ross, Director Income Security Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division GAO/T-HEHS-98-95 Social Security: Resto... |
| Date Dec. 31, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-98-42 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 1997 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM Implications for Women’s Retirement Income GAO/HEHS-98-42 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-276168 December 3... |
| Date Nov. 8, 1996 |
Report No. T-GGD-97-21 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Friday November 8, 1996 Testimony
Before the National Commission on Restructuring the Internal Revenue Service TAX ADMINISTRATION Employment Taxes and Small Business
Statement of Lynda D. Willis, Director, Tax Policy and Administration Issues, General Government Division G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/T-GGD... |
| Date Aug. 28, 1996 |
Report No. GGD-96-165 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1996 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives TAX ADMINISTRATION Tax Compliance of Nonwage Earners G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/GGD-96-165 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-260159 August 28, 1996 The Honorable Nancy L. John... |
| Date June 20, 1996 |
Report No. T-GGD-96-130 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 20, 1996 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight Committee on Ways and Means TAX ADMINISTRATION Issues in Classifying Workers as Employees or Independent Contractors
Statement of Natwar M. Gandhi Associate Director, Tax Policy and Administration Issues General Government Division G ... |
| Date Dec. 6, 1994 |
Report No. HEHS-95-38R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 Health, Education and Human Services Division B-255826 December6, 1994 The Honorable Shirley S, Chater Commissioner Social Security Administration Department of Health and Human Services Dear Dr. Chater: We initiated a study to assess how well the Social Security Administration (SSA) serves employers in resolving wage As part of ou... |
| Date Jan. 27, 1993 |
Report No. HRD-93-10R |
Title
thh9dBusr Waahhebn, DC.20648
Geneml Aatountbg Omce Human Reeource~ DivImion January 27, 1993 Bob Graham Senate Graham: The Honorable United States Dear Senator On May 14, 1992, you sent us information about wage reporting problems that one of your constituents encountered with the Social Security Administration (SSA) . This constituent, Mr. Carl Owenby, Jr., provides tax services for employers, in... |
| Date Sept. 1, 1992 |
Report No. HRD-92-81 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Report to Congressional Requesters September 1992 SOCIAL SECURITY Reconciliation Improved SSA Earnings Records, but Efforts Were Incomplete
147752 RESTRICTED--Not to be released outside the General Accounting Office unless specifically approved by the Office of Congressional Relations. GAO/HRD-92-81 GAO United States General Accounting Of&e Wa&ington, D.C. 2... |
| Date July 23, 1992 |
Report No. T-HRD-92-46 |
Title
United States General Accuunting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Social Security Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Comments on the Social Security Notch Issue
Statement of Joseph F. Delfico, Director Income Security Issues Human ResourcesDivision (; AWT-H W-92-46 SUMMARY While differences in benefit amounts exist between cohorts of retirees who came under the ben... |
| Date Aug. 28, 1991 |
Report No. GGD-91-94 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
Allgllst Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives 1991 TAX ADMINISTRATION Efforts to Prevent, Identify, and Collect Employment Tax Delinquencies
._-._.-.-. I 144850 (;Ao/GGI:M l-94 1 4; I11: ‘ :/ ‘ I’ _.----_-- ..-.- -._..-_.__ -..I _.._..,,,” “,.l”l_ll _-..I_-.,.-..-. 1”1”,1... |
| Date Aug. 31, 1990 |
Report No. HRD-90-112 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office &A0
,August 1990 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives .-_.' , SOCIAL SECURITY IRS Data Can Help SSA Credit More Wages
c United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 Human Resources Division B-240598 August 31,199O The Honorable Dan Rostenkowski Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means House of Represent... |
| Date April 5, 1990 |
Report No. T-HRD-90-21 |
Title
United St++ Geneml Accorurdn- 06~8 /LJ/ Testimony z) $9 I .. lllIIlllllIIIIl
141049 SOCIAL SECURITY:
Taxing Nonqualified Compensation For Release
on Delivery Expected at 1:3@ p.m. EDT Thursday April 5, 1990 Deferred Statement of Lawrence Assistant Comptroller for Human Resources H. Thompson General Programs Before the Subcommittee on Social Security House Committee on Ways and Means I G?!uYr-HRD-9... |
| Date March 15, 1990 |
Report No. HRD-90-82 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee ’ on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives ,. ”” ,,’.
T&g N---w Deferred compensatpemation GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Human Resources Division B-23641 1 March 15, 1990 The Honorable Andrew Jacobs, Jr. Chairman, Subcommittee on Social Security... |
| Date Feb. 5, 1990 |
Report No. T-HRD-90-10 |
Title
UnkedStatesGeneralAccoundngOi!Ece GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Monday February 5, 1990 Testimony -_ - TBE QUESTION OF ROLLING BACK TEE PAYROLL TAX: UNMASKING TEE DEFICIT ILLUSION Statement of Charles Comptroller General United States Before the Committee on Finance United States Senate A. Bowsher of the c+t--(&&GAO/T-HRD-go-10 iiLfc’ 55 ‘ 5 SUMMARY The use of in federa... |
| Date Nov. 8, 1989 |
Report No. HRD-90-35 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
y- November 1989 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee’! on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY Alternative WageReporting Processes United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Human Resources Division B-237002 November 8, 1989 The Honorable Andy Jacobs, Jr. Chairman, Subcommittee on S... |
| Date Oct. 17, 1989 |
Report No. HRD-90-11 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 1989 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee ’ on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY Resolving Errors in Wage Reporting GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Human Resources Division B-236794 October 17,1989 The Honorable Andrew Jacobs, Jr. Chairman, Subcommittee on S... |
| Date Sept. 15, 1989 |
Report No. HRD-89-156 |
Title
._ll__.l -__-” -.-_-_ “l...-.l^.ll, _- . ..-.. ...I. . . I. --“... _ GAO
-~--.-_-_^l---_“l--_.-_--“~~-~.------ sept t”ltlt)PI’ 1!WJ MEDICARE CATASTROPHIC ACT Options for Changing Financing and Benefits -- (;Ao/f1I(LI)-~)!)-IT,fi GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Human Resources Division B-236862 September l&l989 The Honorable Dan Rostenkowski Chairman... |
| Date June 2, 1989 |
Report No. T-HRD-89-23 |
Title
Unbd State8 General Acconntin# OfIke , -J cglr-7 3 4’ : - ‘ I Testimony D1 138784 For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Friday June 2, 1989 GAO's Views on An Independent Social Security Administration and The Personal Earnings and Benefit Statement Statement of Joseph F. Delfico, Director Income Security Issues Human Resources Division Before the Subcommittee on Social and Family P... |
| Date Oct. 15, 1987 |
Report No. T-HRD-88-2 |
Title
United states GeneralAccountingOfflee /3Y I Testimony For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday October 15, 1987 UNCREDITED EARNINGS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY "'i ,. 1 Statement of Edward A. Densmore, Deputy Human Resources Division Before the Subcommittee on Retirement and Employment Select Committee on Aging House of Representatives Director Income 1' III I
134144 SLMMARY ” An estim... |
| Date Feb. 21, 1986 |
Report No. GGD-86-20 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1986 Report to the Joint Committee on Taxation Congress of the United States TAX ADMINISTRATION Protecting Tax Revenue When BusinessesFile for Bankruptcy ;AO,‘GGD-86-20 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 General Government Division B-220893 February 21, 1986 The Honorable Bob Packwood Chairman, Joint Committee o... |
| Date May 28, 1985 |
Report No. GGD-85-21 |
Title
1 7 +G * -* i BY THEU.S.GENERALACCOUNTING OFFICE Report To The Commissioner Of Intern&l 1 .Revenue And The Commissioner Of Social Security ! IRS And SSA Can Improve The Verification And Recording Of Data Provided By Self-Employed Taxpayers
Self-employed workers are required to report Social Security self-employment earnings to the Internal Revenue Service and pay any taxes that are due. IRS forwar... |
| Date April 17, 1984 |
Report No. 124148 |
Title
Social Security: Historical Development and Current Structure, Benefits and Contributions Prepared for the Policy Forum on Federal Retirement Sponsored by the Senate Committee on Government Affairs Subcommittee on Civil Service, Post Office, and General Services April 1 7 , 1984 by Lawrence H. Thompson Chief Economist United States General Accounting Office Any views expressed are the authcr's own... |
| Date Sept. 20, 1983 |
Report No. 122379 |
Title
U.S. GEXERAL ACCOU>TTING OFFICE KASHINGTGX, D.C. 20548 FOR RELEQE CK T)ELiVERY Expected at 1O:OO a.m. Tuesday, September 20, 1983
l . STATEMENT OF C'ZARLES A. BOWSHER COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THZ UXITED STATES BEFORE THE CCI',!YITTEE ON POST 3FFICE AXD CIVIL HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON RETIREMENT CCNTRIBUTION REQUIREblENTS FOR NEW FEDERAL EMPLOYEES SZRVICZ Yr . Chairman and Xembers the of the Commit... |
| Date Sept. 14, 1983 |
Report No. 122326 |
Title
. . ill ll llll~l~lll
122326 U.S., GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 FOR RELEASE ON DELIVERY Expected at lo:30 a.m* Wednesday, September 14, 1983 STATEMENT OF CHARLES A. BOWSHER COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON &IL SERVICE, POST OFFICE, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UNITED STATES SENATE ON RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION REQUIREMEN... |
| Date March 10, 1983 |
Report No. HRD-83-26 |
Title
STUDY THESTAFFOFTHE BY US, ral Accountincj Office
.Eligibility Of Civil Service Annuitants, Survivors, and Employees for Medicare In January 1983, Federal employees began paying the Medicare hospital insurance tax of 1.3 percent on the first $35,700 of their wages and thus become eligible for Medicare hospital insurance based on their Federal employment. This study shows that, as of December 1981,... |
| Date Jan. 20, 1983 |
Report No. HRD-83-39 |
Title
e c UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 ._. - 089264 .,I ,_ ,r*..,e. I4.
I _-._ Mr. John A. Svahn Commissioner of Social Security"“ **-y*-' ,,{ * Department of Rcalth and Ruman Services i
I Dear Mr. Subject: Svahnt i, ,,; Social Sceurity Should Correct Its Earnings Allocation Process For Self-Employed Taxpayers Whose Piece1 Year, ,,i Ends Zn October and November (HRD-8... |
| Date April 23, 1982 |
Report No. HRD-82-51 |
Title
BY THECOMPTROLLERGENERAL Report ToThe Congress
OF THEUNITEDSTATES
Discontinuing Social Security’s Currently insured Benefit Provision Would Save b illions And Eliminate Inequities
dne of Social Security’s benefit eligibility i surance provisions, the currently insured rovision, no longer has relevance. Disontinuance of the provision could save ocial Security’s trust funds about 8180 illion t... |
