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| Date Nov. 9, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-212T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, November 9, 2011 Statement for the Record to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION ACT Preliminary Observations on Fraud-Prevention Controls
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz, Director Forensic Audits and Investigative Serv... |
| Date Oct. 28, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-6R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 28, 2011 The Honorable Bob Filner Ranking Member Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives The Honorable Michael H. Michaud Ranking Member Subcommittee on Health Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives Subject: VA Health Care: VA Uses Medical Injury Tort Claims Data to Assess Veterans’ C... |
| Date Oct. 12, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-30 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2011 Report to Congressional Committees CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Action Needed to Strengthen Identification of Potentially Unsafe Products GAO-12-30 October 2011 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Action Needed to Strengthen Identification of Potentially Unsafe Products
Highlights of G... |
| Date Oct. 4, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-104T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, October 4, 2011 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 MEDICARE PART D Instances of Questionable Access to Prescription Dr... |
| Date Sept. 23, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-819 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2011 Report to the Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives ASBESTOS INJURY COMPENSATION The Role and Administration of Asbestos Trusts GAO-11-819 September 2011 ASBESTOS INJURY COMPENSATION
The Role and Administration of Asbestos Trusts
Highlights of GAO-11-819, a report to the Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary,... |
| Date Sept. 6, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-699 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE PART D Instances of Questionable Access to Prescription Drugs GAO-11-699 September 2011 MEDICARE PART D
Instances of Questionable Access to Prescription Drugs
Highlights of GAO-11-699, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This Study
In 2009, GAO reported on doctor shopping in M... |
| Date July 11, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-630 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE Carrier Interest in the Federal Program, Changes to Its Actuarial Assumptions, and OPM Oversight GAO-11-630 July 2011 LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE
Carrier Interest in the Federal Program, Changes to Its Actuarial Assumptions, and OPM Oversight
Highlights of GAO-11-630, a report to c... |
| Date June 10, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-312R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 10, 2011 The Honorable Patty Murray Chairman The Honorable Richard Burr Ranking Member Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Jeff Miller Chairman The Honorable Bob Filner Ranking Member Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives Subject: Veterans’ Reemployment Rights: Steps Neede... |
| Date June 3, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-551 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2011 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE HEALTH CARE DOD Lacks Assurance That Selected Reserve Members Are Informed about TRICARE Reserve Select GAO-11-551 June 2011 DEFENSE HEALTH CARE
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability DOD Lacks Assurance That Selected Reserve Members Are Informed about TRICARE Reserve Select
Highlights of ... |
| Date May 25, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-691T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives TAX REFUNDS Enhanced Prerefund Compliance Checks Could Yield Significant Benefits
Statement of Michael Brostek, Director Strategic Issues GAO-11-691T May 25, 2011 TAX REFUN... |
| Date Feb. 10, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-306R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 10, 2011 Congressional Requesters Subject: Prescription Drugs: Trends in Usual and Customary Prices for Commonly Used Drugs Prescription drug spending in 2009 totaled approximately $250 billion, of which $78 billion— or about 31 percent—was spent by the federal government. 1 Prescription drug spending by the federal g... |
| Date Jan. 14, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-102 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2011 Report to Congressional Committees FOOD LABELING FDA Needs to Reassess Its Approach to Protecting Consumers from False or Misleading Claims GAO-11-102 January 2011 FOOD LABELING
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability FDA Needs to Reassess Its Approach to Protecting Consumers from False or Misleading Claims
Highlights of GAO-11-1... |
| Date Oct. 8, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-57 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2010 Report to Congressional Committees CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME Families Are More Likely to Receive Resources at Time of Diagnosis Than in Early Childhood GAO-11-57 October 2010 CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Families Are More Likely to Receive Resources at Time of Diagnosis Than in Early Child... |
| Date July 22, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-847T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 22, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER GENETIC TESTS Misleading Test Results Are Further Complicated by Deceptive Marketing and Other Questionable Practices
Statement of... |
| Date July 15, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-864T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 15, 2010 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, U.S. Senate MEDICARE RECOVERY AUDIT CONTRACTING Lessons Learned to Address Improper... |
| Date June 15, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-844T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, June 15, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittees on Health and Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE Challenges and Strategies for Preventing Improper Payments
Statement of Kathleen M. King Director, Health Care GAO-10-844T June ... |
| Date June 14, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-804R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 14, 2010 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Republican Leader United States Senate The Honorable Joseph Lieberman Chairman The Honorable Susan M. Collins Ranking Member Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Charles Grassley Ranking Member Committee on Finance United States Senat... |
| Date May 26, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-662T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate HERBAL DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS Examples of Deceptive or Questionable Marketing Practices and Potentially Dangerous Advice
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz, Managing Director Forensic Audits and Special Investigations GAO-1... |
| Date May 21, 2010 |
Report No. OIG-10-4 |
Title
Office of the Inspector General United States Government Accountability Office GAO/OIG
May 2010 PERFORMANCE MEASURE GAO Had a Reasonable Basis for Reporting Its Largest Financial Benefits for Fiscal Year 2009 GAO/OIG-10-4 Office of the Inspector General United States Government Accountability Office Memorandum
Date: To: From: Subject: May 21, 2010 Acting Comptroller General Gene L. Dodaro Inspecto... |
| Date April 22, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-593T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, April 22, 2010 Testimony Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate DEBT SETTLEMENT Fraudulent, Abusive, and Deceptive Practices Pose Risk to Consumers
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz, Managing Director Forensic Audits and Special Investigations GAO-10-593T Ap... |
| Date April 14, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-615T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 14, 2010 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 HUMAN CAPITAL Status of Actions Needed to Improve the Timely and Accurate Deliv... |
| Date March 31, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-143 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE RECOVERY AUDIT CONTRACTING Weaknesses Remain in Addressing Vulnerabilities to Improper Payments, Although Improvements Made to Contractor Oversight GAO-10-143 March 2010 MEDICARE RECOVERY AUDIT CONTRACTING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-143, a report to congressional requesters Accountability... |
| Date Feb. 24, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-450T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS’ DISABILITY BENEFITS Opportunities Remain for Improving Accountability for and Access to Benefits Delivery at Discharge... |
| Date Feb. 10, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-349 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2010 Report to Congressional Addressees RECOVERY ACT IRS Quickly Implemented Tax Provisions, but Reporting and Enforcement Improvements Are Needed GAO-10-349 February 2010 RECOVERY ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-349, a report to congressional addressees Accountability Integrity Reliability IRS Quickly Implemented Tax Provisions, but ... |
| Date Feb. 4, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-351R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 4, 2010 The Honorable John L. Mica Ranking Republican Member Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives The Honorable Bill Shuster Ranking Republican Member Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives Sub... |
| Date Oct. 22, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-166T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, October 22, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT Taxpayers’ Use of the Credit and Implementation and Compliance Challenges
Statement of James R. White, Director Strategic Issues GAO-10... |
| Date Sept. 16, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-762 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2009 Report to the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Additional Outreach and Collaboration on Sharing Medical Records Would Improve Wounded Warriors’ Access to Benefits GAO-09-762 September 2009 SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-762... |
| Date Sept. 16, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-1019T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, September 16, 2009 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on the Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives HUMAN CAPITAL Improved Tracking and Additional Actions Needed to Ensure the Timely and Accur... |
| Date Sept. 9, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-814 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2009 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, U.S. Senate SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAMS Improved Reviews, Federal Guidance, and Data Collection Needed to Address Counting and Claiming Errors GAO-09-814 September 2009 SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAMS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-814, a report to the Chairman, Committee on A... |
| Date Sept. 9, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-821R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 9, 2009 The Honorable John L. Mica Ranking Member Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives The Honorable Bill Shuster Ranking Member Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives Subject: Railroad Retire... |
| Date July 30, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-836 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to Congressional Committees REVERSE MORTGAGES Policy Changes Have Had Mostly Positive Effects on Lenders and Borrowers, but These Changes and Market Developments Have Increased HUD’s Risk GAO-09-836 July 2009 REVERSE MORTGAGES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-836, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reli... |
| Date July 29, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-910T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Testimony Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, United States Senate VETERANS’ DISABILITY BENEFITS Preliminary Findings on Claims Processing Trends and Improvement Efforts
Statement of Daniel Bertoni, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security GAO-09-910T J... |
| Date June 29, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-812T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. CDT Monday, June 29, 2009 Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate REVERSE MORTGAGES Product Complexity and Consumer Protection Issues Underscore Need for Improved Controls over Counseling for Borrowers
Statement of Mathew J. Scirè, Director Financial Markets and Community Investme... |
| Date June 29, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-606 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters REVERSE MORTGAGES Product Complexity and Consumer Protection Issues Underscore Need for Improved Controls over Counseling for Borrowers GAO-09-606 June 2009 REVERSE MORTGAGES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-606, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Product Complexity... |
| Date June 26, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-562 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives HUMAN CAPITAL Actions Needed to Better Track and Provide Timely and Accurate Compensation and Medical Benefits to Deployed Federal Civilians GAO-09-562 June 2009 HUMAN CAPITAL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-562, a report to ... |
| Date June 24, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-693R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 24, 2009 Congressional Committees Subject: Federal Tort Claims Act: Information Related to Implications of Extending Coverage to Volunteers at HRSA-Funded Health Centers The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) 1 was enacted in 1946 and permits individuals injured by the wrongful or negligent acts or omissions of federal employees,... |
| Date May 20, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-702T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION Financial Challenges Highlight Need for Improved Governance and Management
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security GAO-09-702T May 2... |
| Date April 29, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-650T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry, Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Recommendations and Options Available to the New Administration and Congress to Address LongSta... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-185 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2009 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Improvements Needed to Address Improper Payments in Home Health GAO-09-185 February 2009 MEDICARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-185, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Improvements Needed to A... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-420R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 27, 2009 The Honorable Barney Frank Chairman Committee on Financial Services House of Representatives Subject: Information on Proposed Changes to the National Flood Insurance Program Dear Mr. Chairman: The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was created in 1968 and currently has more than 5.6 million policyholders tha... |
| Date Jan. 9, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-183R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 January 9, 2009 The Honorable Michael J. Astrue Commissioner Social Security Administration Subject: Social Security Disability: Improving Notices to Denied Claimants Dear Commissioner Astrue: On December 17, 2008, we issued a report concerning our findings on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) collection of medical evid... |
| Date Dec. 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-146 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS’s 2008 Filing Season Generally Successful Despite Challenges, although IRS Could Expand Enforcement during Returns Processing GAO-09-146 December 2008 TAX ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-146, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliab... |
| Date Nov. 14, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-20 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate FLOOD INSURANCE Options for Addressing the Financial Impact of Subsidized Premium Rates on the National Flood Insurance Program GAO-09-20 November 2008 FLOOD INSURANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-20, a report to the Ranking Member, Committ... |
| Date Oct. 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-62 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Recommendations and Options to Address Management Deficiencies in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights GAO-09-62 October 2008 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-62, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integri... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1102R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 26, 2008 The Honorable Gordon H. Smith Ranking Member Special Committee on Aging United States Senate The Honorable John D. Rockefeller IV Chairman Subcommittee on Health Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Medicare: Trends in Fees, Utilization, and Expenditures for Imaging Services before and after Implem... |
| Date Sept. 9, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-901 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters VETERANS’ DISABILITY BENEFITS Better Accountability and Access Would Improve the Benefits Delivery at Discharge Program GAO-08-901 September 2008 VETERANS’ DISABILITY BENEFITS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-901, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Better A... |
| Date June 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-806 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters COMBATING TERRORISM Increased Oversight and Accountability Needed over Pakistan Reimbursement Claims for Coalition Support Funds GAO-08-806 June 2008 COMBATING TERRORISM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-806, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Increased Oversight and... |
| Date June 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-932T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives COMBATING TERRORISM U.S. Oversight of Pakistan Reimbursement Claims for Coalition Support Funds
Statement of Charles Michael John... |
| Date May 14, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-755T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Management of Civil Rights Efforts Continues to Be Deficient Despite Years of Atte... |
| Date Feb. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-367 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives VEHICLE DONATIONS Selected Charities Reported Mixed Experiences after Changes in Vehicle Donation Rules GAO-08-367 February 2008 VEHICLE DONATIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-367, a report to the Chairman, Subcom... |
