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Date Dec. 9, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-215R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 December 9, 2011 The Honorable Daniel K. Akaka Chairman Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Thomas R. Carper Chairman Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Governmen... |
Date Dec. 7, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-292T |
Title
GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, December 7, 2011 United States Government Accountability Office Testimony before the Subcommittees on Government Organization, Efficiency and Financial Management; and Health Care, District of Columbia, Census and the National Archives; Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives FRAUD DETECTION SYSTEMS
Ce... |
Date Dec. 1, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-254T |
Title
GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EST Thursday, December 1, 2011 United States Government Accountability Office Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives COAST GUARD Observations on Arctic Requirements, Icebreakers, and Coordination with Stakeholders
Statement of Stephen L.... |
Date Nov. 30, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-253T |
Title
GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, November 30, 2011 United States Government Accountability Office Testimony Before the Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Progress Continues in Addressing Reforms to the Disaster Loan Program
Statement of William B. Shear, Director Financial Markets and Community Investment GAO-12-253T ... |
Date Nov. 29, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-8 |
Title
GAO
November 2011 United States Government Accountability Office Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and Border Security, Committee on the Judiciary U.S. Senate CYBERSECURITY HUMAN CAPITAL Initiatives Need Better Planning and Coordination GAO-12-8 November 2011 CYBERSECURITY HUMAN CAPITAL
Initiatives Need Better Planning and Coordination
Highlights of GAO-12-8, a report ... |
Date Nov. 22, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-66 |
Title
GAO
November 2011 United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Requesters IMMIGRATION BENEFITS Consistent Adherence to DHS’s Acquisition Policy Could Help Improve Transformation Program Outcomes GAO-12-66 November 2011 IMMIGRATION BENEFITS
Consistent Adherence to DHS’s Acquisition Policy Could Help Improve Transformation Program Outcomes Highlights of GAO-12-66, a rep... |
Date Nov. 18, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-56 |
Title
GAO
November 2011 United States Government Accountability Office Report to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives INTRAGOVERNMENTAL REVOLVING FUNDS Commerce Departmental and Census Working Capital Funds Should Better Reflect Key Operating Principles GAO-12-56 November 2011 INTRAGOVERNMENTAL REVOLVING FUNDS
Commerc... |
Date Nov. 17, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-100 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Action Needed to Maximize Cost-Saving Potential of Alternatives to Post Offices GAO-12-100 November 2011 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Action Needed to Maximize Cost-Saving Potential of Alternatives to Post Offices
Highlights of GAO-12-100, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did ... |
Date Nov. 17, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-236T |
Title
GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Thursday, November 17, 2011 United States Government Accountability Office Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Actions Needed to Improve Planning, Coordination, and Leadership of EPA Laboratories
Statement of David ... |
Date Nov. 17, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-268CG |
Title
“Effective Government in a Time of Significant Challenges” by Gene L. Dodaro Comptroller General of the United States Before the National Academy of Public Administration Washington, D.C. November 17, 2011 Good morning. It’s an honor to be here today to deliver the keynote remarks for the Academy’s fall meeting. The meeting agenda reflects many of the difficult and pressing challenges faci... |
Date Nov. 17, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-239T |
Title
GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST November 17, 2011 United States Government Accountability Office Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives DHS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Science and Technology Directorate’s Test and Evaluation and Reorganization Efforts
St... |
Date Nov. 17, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-106R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 November 17, 2011 The Honorable Mary Landrieu Chairman The Honorable Frank Lautenberg Vice Chairman The Honorable Dan Coats Ranking Member Subcommittee on Homeland Security Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable Robert B. Aderholt Chairman The Honorable David E. Price Ranking Member Subcommittee on Homeland... |
Date Nov. 16, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-232T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m. EST Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DOD’s Efforts to Rebuild Capacity Have Shown Some Prog... |
Date Nov. 16, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-68 |
Title
GAO
November 2011 United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Committees HAITI RECONSTRUCTION Factors Contributing to Delays in USAID Infrastructure Construction GAO-12-68 November 2011 HAITI RECONSTRUCTION
Factors Contributing to Delays in USAID Infrastructure Construction
Highlights of GAO-12-68, a report to congressional committees Why GAO Did This Study
On January 12... |
Date Nov. 16, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-238T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EST Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION Federal Efforts to Provide Information Could Help Government Decision Making
Statement of Davi... |
Date Nov. 15, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-252CG |
Title
Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
Institute of Internal Auditors Washington, DC November 15, 2011
Gene L. Dodaro Comptroller General U.S. Government Accountability Office GAO-12-252CG 1 Overview • GAO’s Strategic Plan • Trends Affecting Government and the U.S. • GAO’s Related Work GAO-12-252CG 2 GAO’s Planning & Performance Documents
www.gao.go... |
Date Nov. 15, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-4SP |
Title
ERVING THE CONGRESS AND THE NATION U.S. Government Accountability Office PERFORMANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT Fiscal Year 2011 S E R V I N G T H E
Mission C O N G R E S S 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. Accountability... |
Date Nov. 15, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-226T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST November 15, 2011 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and Labor Policy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives OPM RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION Longstanding Information Technology Management Weaknesses Need to Be Addressed
Stateme... |
Date Nov. 15, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-57 |
Title
GAO
November 2011 United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL CONTRACTING OMB’s Acquisition Savings Initiative Had Results, but Improvements Needed GAO-12-57 November 2011 FEDERAL CONTRACTING
OMB’s Acquisition Savings Initiative Had Results, but Improvements Needed
Highlights of GAO-12-57, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This Study... |
Date Nov. 14, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-234T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. EST Monday, November 14, 2011 Testimony Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives DELPHI CORPORATION Key Events Leading to Termination of the Delphi Defined Benefit Plans
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Managing Director Education, Workforce, and Income Securit... |
Date Nov. 14, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-49 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters GINNIE MAE Risk Management and Cost Modeling Require Continuing Attention GAO-12-49 November 2011 GINNIE MAE
Risk Management and Cost Modeling Require Continuing Attention
Highlights of GAO-12-49, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This Study
The Government National Mortgage Associatio... |
Date Nov. 8, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-96 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2011 Report to Congressional Committees FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Actions Needed to Document Security Decisions and Address Issues with Condition of Headquarters Buildings GAO-12-96 November 2011 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Highlights of GAO-12-96, a report to congressional committees... |
Date Nov. 7, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-15 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2011 Report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION Improvements Needed in Risk Assessment and Human Capital Management GAO-12-15 November 2011 FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION
Improvements Needed in Risk Assessment and Human Capital Management
Highlights of GAO-12-15, a report to ... |
Date Nov. 4, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-34 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2011 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs, Stimulus Oversight, and Government Spending, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives VACANT PROPERTIES Growing Number Increases Communities’ Costs and Challenges GAO-12-34 November 2011 VACANT PROPERTIES
Growing Number Increases Communi... |
Date Nov. 4, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-22 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2011 Report to Congressional Committees ARIZONA BORDER SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY More Information on Plans and Costs Is Needed before Proceeding GAO-12-22 November 2011 ARIZONA BORDER SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY
Highlights of GAO-12-22, a report to congressional committees More Information on Plans and Costs Is Needed before Proceeding Why GAO ... |
Date Nov. 2, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-79 |
Title
GAO
November 2011 United States Government Accountability Office Report to the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate GREEN BUILDING Federal Initiatives for the Nonfederal Sector Could Benefit from More Interagency Collaboration GAO-12-79 November 2011 G... |
Date Oct. 31, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-55 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters BIOSURVEILLANCE Nonfederal Capabilities Should Be Considered in Creating a National Biosurveillance Strategy GAO-12-55 October 2011 BIOSURVEILLANCE
Nonfederal Capabilities Should Be Considered in Creating a National Biosurveillance Strategy
Highlights of GAO-12-55, a report to congressional committee... |
Date Oct. 28, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-37 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters MARITIME SECURITY Coast Guard Should Conduct Required Inspections of Offshore Energy Infrastructure GAO-12-37 October 2011 MARITIME SECURITY
Coast Guard Should Conduct Required Inspections of Offshore Energy Infrastructure
Highlights of GAO-12-37, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This... |
Date Oct. 27, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-177T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 8:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, October 27, 2011 Testimony Before the Panel on Defense Financial Management and Auditability Reform, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DOD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Challenges in the Implementation of Business Systems Could Impact Audit Readiness Efforts
Statement of Asif A... |
Date Oct. 26, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-181T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Future Ground-Based Vehicles and Network Initiatives Face Development and Funding Challenges
Statement of Belva M. Martin, Direct... |
Date Oct. 26, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-121 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2011 Report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS Improvements Needed for Acquiring Medical Countermeasures to Threats from Terrorism and Other Sources GAO-12-121 October 2011 NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS
Improvements Needed for Acquiring Medical Countermeasures to Threats from Terrorism... |
Date Oct. 24, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-27R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 24, 2011 Congressional Requesters Subject: Department of Defense: Use of Neurocognitive Assessment Tools in PostDeployment Identification of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has emerged as a serious concern among U.S. forces serving in military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. The widespread use ... |
Date Oct. 20, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-98 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters ADOPTION TAX CREDIT IRS Can Reduce Audits and Refund Delays GAO-12-98 October 2011 ADOPTION TAX CREDIT
IRS Can Reduce Audits and Refund Delays
Highlights of GAO-12-98, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This Study
The federal adoption tax credit, established in 1996, was amended in 2010... |
Date Oct. 19, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-13R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 19, 2011 Congressional Committees Subject: Military Training: DOD’s Report on the Sustainability of Training Ranges Meets Annual Reporting Requirements but Could Be Improved Realistic training ranges are one of the most valued assets the military has in preparing its personnel for their missions. Realistic training requi... |
Date Oct. 17, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-70 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE OPTIONS DOE Needs to Enhance Planning for Technology Assessment and Collaboration with Industry and Other Countries GAO-12-70 October 2011 NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE OPTIONS
DOE Needs to Enhance Planning for Technology Assessment and Collaboration with Industry and Other Countries Highligh... |
Date Oct. 17, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-167CG |
Title
Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
Alabama Examiners of Public Accounts Annual Meeting Montgomery, AL October 17, 2011
Gene L. Dodaro Comptroller General U.S. Government Accountability Office 1
GAO-12-167CG Overview • GAO’s Strategic Plan • Trends Affecting Government and the U.S. • GAO’s Related Work 2
GAO-12-167CG GAO’s Planning & Performance Documents
www.gao... |
Date Oct. 13, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-78 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2011 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM Assessing Use of Proxy Data Would Enhance Ability to Know If States Are Meeting Their Goals GAO-12-78 October 2011 DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROG... |
Date Oct. 12, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-149T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Management Challenges and Budget Observations
Statement of David C. Trimble, Director Natural Resources and Envi... |
Date Oct. 6, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-77 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2011 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE EPA Needs to Take Additional Actions to Help Ensure Effective Implementation GAO-12-77 October 2011 ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability E... |
Date Oct. 6, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-26 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2011 Report to Congressional Committees BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Internal Revenue Service’s Fiscal Year 2011 Expenditure Plan GAO-12-26 October 2011 BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION
Internal Revenue Service’s Fiscal Year 2011 Expenditure Plan
Highlights of GAO-12-26, a report to congressional committees Why GAO Did This Study
The I... |
Date Oct. 5, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-33 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2011 Report to the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate E-FILING TAX RETURNS Penalty Authority and Digitizing More Paper Return Data Could Increase Benefits GAO-12-33 October 2011 E-FILING TAX RETURNS
Penalty Authority and Digitizing More Paper Return Data Could Increase Benefi... |
Date Oct. 4, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-101T |
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 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives COAST GUARD Action Needed as Approved Deepwater Program Remains Unachievable
Statement of John P. Hutton, Director, Acquis... |
Date Sept. 30, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-874 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters DECENNIAL CENSUS Census Bureau and Postal Service Should Pursue Opportunities to Further Enhance Collaboration GAO-11-874 September 2011 DECENNIAL CENSUS
Census Bureau and Postal Service Should Pursue Opportunities to Further Enhance Collaboration
Highlights of GAO-11-874, a report to congressional... |
Date Sept. 30, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-852R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 30, 2011 Congressional Committees Subject: Defense Logistics: Department of Defense Has Enhanced Prepositioned Stock Management but Should Provide More Detailed Status Reports The Department of Defense (DOD) positions equipment and supplies at strategic locations around the world to enable it to field combat-ready forces... |
Date Sept. 30, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-908 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2011 Report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and Its Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and District of Columbia, U.S. Senate STREAMLINING GOVERNMENT Key Practices from Select Efficiency Initiatives Should Be Shared Governmentwide GAO-11-908 September 2011 STREAMLININ... |
Date Sept. 29, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-922 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters UNITED NATIONS Improved Reporting and Member States’ Consensus Needed for Food and Agriculture Organization’s Reform Plan GAO-11-922 September 2011 UNITED NATIONS
Improved Reporting and Member States’ Consensus Needed for Food and Agriculture Organization’s Reform Plan Highlights of GAO-11-... |
Date Sept. 26, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-846 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2011 Report to Congressional Committees EXCESS URANIUM INVENTORIES Clarifying DOE’s Disposition Options Could Help Avoid Further Legal Violations GAO-11-846 September 2011 EXCESS URANIUM INVENTORIES
Clarifying DOE’s Disposition Options Could Help Avoid Further Legal Violations
Highlights of GAO-11-846, a report to congressional commi... |
Date Sept. 26, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-902 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2011 Report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSFORMATION Military Departments Can Improve Their Enterprise Architecture Programs GAO-11-902 September 2011 ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSFORMATION
Military Departments Can Improve Their Enterprise Architecture Programs
Highlights of GAO-11-902, a report to the Committ... |
Date Sept. 23, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-945T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Friday, September 23, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittees on Investigations and Oversight and Energy and Environment, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives POLAR SATELLITES Agencies Need to Address Potential Gaps in Weather and Climate Data Coverage
Statement of... |
Date Sept. 23, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-933T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Friday, September 23, 2011 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Organization, Efficiency and Financial Management, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives DOD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Improved Controls, Processes, and Systems Are Needed for Accurate and Reliab... |