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| Date May 27, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-305 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives COMBATING ALIEN SMUGGLING Opportunities Exist to Improve the Federal Response GAO-05-305 May 2005 COMBATING ALIEN SMUGGLING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-305, a report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Im... |
| Date May 27, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-551 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters INFORMATON SECURITY Radio Frequency Identification Technology in the Federal Government GAO-05-551 a May 2005 INFORMATION SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-551, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Radio Frequency Identification Technology in the Federal Govern... |
| Date May 26, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-749T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT May 26, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VETERANS’ DISABILITY BENEFITS Claims Processing Problems Persist and Major Performance Improvements May Be Difficult
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Education, Workforce and Income Security GAO-05-749T May ... |
| Date May 26, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-434 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION Department of Homeland Security Faces Challenges in Fulfilling Cybersecurity Responsibilities GAO-05-434 a May 2005 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-434, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION Departme... |
| Date May 26, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-759T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 26, 2005 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Inherent Factors in Selection Process Are Likely to Limit Id... |
| Date May 26, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-755T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 26, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM Initiatives to Reduce Flight Delays and Enhance Capacity are Ongoing but Challenges Remain
Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Ph.D. Directo... |
| Date May 26, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-466T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 26, 2005 Testimony Before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate HOMELAND SECURITY Key Cargo Security Programs Can Be Improved
Statement of Richard M. Stana, Director, Homeland Security and Justice Is... |
| Date May 24, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-741T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 24, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health, Committee on Resources, House of Representatives NATURAL RESOURCES Federal Agencies Are Engaged in Numerous Woody Biomass Utilization Activities, but Significant Obstacles May Impede Their Efforts
Statement of Rob... |
| Date May 23, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-447T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Monday, May 23, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives FISCAL YEAR 2006 BUDGET REQUEST U.S. Government Accountability Office Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-05-447T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: I am ple... |
| Date May 19, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-707T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 19, 2005 Testimony Before Congressional Committees IRS MODERNIZATION Continued Progress Requires Addressing Resource Management Challenges
Statement of James R. White, Director Strategic Issues David A. Powner, Director Information Technology Management Issues Steven J. Sebastian, Dir... |
| Date May 19, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-486 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to the Board of Directors, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation INFORMATION SECURITY Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Needs to Sustain Progress GAO-05-486 a May 2005 INFORMATION SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-486, a report to the Board of Directors, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Accountability Integrity Reli... |
| Date May 19, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-732T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery 9:30am Thursday May 19, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Water, Committee on Environment and Public Works, United States Senate ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT Successes and Challenges in Agency Collaboration and the Use of Scientific Information in the Decision Making Process
Statement of Robin M. N... |
| Date May 18, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-545R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 18, 2005 The Honorable Terry Everett Chairman Subcommittee on Strategic Forces Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives The Honorable Silvestre Reyes Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Strategic Forces Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Department of Defense Initiatives on High Energ... |
| Date May 18, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-718T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 18, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Science and Space, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate SPACE SHUTTLE Status of NASA’s Efforts to Address Workforce Issues Related to the Space Shuttle’s Retirement Statement of Allen Li, Director ... |
| Date May 17, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-448T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Tuesday, May 17, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U. S. Senate MARITIME SECURITY Enhancements Made, But Implementation and Sustainability Remain Key Challenges
Statement of Margaret T. Wrightson Director, Homeland Security and Justice Issues GAO-05-448T Ma... |
| Date May 17, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-383 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to the Honorable Wm. Lacy Clay, House of Representatives INFORMATION SECURITY Federal Agencies Need to Improve Controls over Wireless Networks GAO-05-383 a May 2005 INFORMATION SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-383, a report to the Honorable Wm. Lacy Clay, House of Representatives Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal... |
| Date May 17, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-706T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 17, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY Societal Changes Add Challenges to Program Protections
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security GAO-05-706T ... |
| Date May 17, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-668R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 17, 2005 The Honorable Tom Harkin Ranking Democratic Member Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry United States Senate Subject: Agriculture Production: USDA’s Preparation for Asian Soybean Rust Dear Senator Harkin: In November 2004, Asian Soybean Rust (ASR) was discovered in the United States in Louisiana. In the... |
| Date May 13, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-231 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters INFORMATION SECURITY Emerging Cybersecurity Issues Threaten Federal Information Systems GAO-05-231 a May 2005 INFORMATION SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-231, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Emerging Cybersecurity Issues Threaten Federal Information Syst... |
| Date May 13, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-373 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Resources, House of Representatives NATURAL RESOURCES Federal Agencies Are Engaged in Various Efforts to Promote the Utilization of Woody Biomass, but Significant Obstacles to Its Use Remain GAO-05-373 a May 2005 NATURAL RESOURCES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-373, a report to the Chairman, Committee... |
| Date May 13, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-277 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters DOD EXCESS PROPERTY Management Control Breakdowns Result in Substantial Waste and Inefficiency GAO-05-277 a May 2005 DOD EXCESS PROPERTY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-277, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Management Control Breakdowns Result in Substantial Waste... |
| Date May 12, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-433 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE Management Issues Requiring Attention in Utility Privatization GAO-05-433 a May 2005 DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-433, a report to the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House... |
| Date May 10, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-688T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 10, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives OVERSEAS SECURITY State Department Has Not Fully Implemented Key Measures to Protect U.S. Officials from Terrorist At... |
| Date May 9, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-642 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives OVERSEAS SECURITY State Department Has Not Fully Implemented Key Measures to Protect U.S. Officials from Terrorist Attacks Outside of Embassies GAO-05-642 a May 2005 OVERSEAS SE... |
| Date May 6, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-412 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters USA PATRIOT ACT Additional Guidance Could Improve Implementation of Regulations Related to Customer Identification and Information Sharing Procedures GAO-05-412 a May 2005 USA PATRIOT ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-412, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Additi... |
| Date May 5, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-664T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 5, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Addressing Management Challenges That Face Immigration Enforcement Agencies
Statement of Richard M. Stana, Direct... |
| 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 April 29, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-266 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Stronger Architecture Program Needed to Guide Systems Modernization Efforts GAO-05-266 a April 2005 FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-266, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Stronger Architecture Progra... |
| Date April 28, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-577 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS Agency Plans Have Improved, but Better Oversight Could Assist Agencies in Preparing for Emergencies GAO-05-577 a April 2005 CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-577, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Governm... |
| Date April 28, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-619T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, April 28, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS Agency Plans Have Improved, but Better Oversight Could Assist Agencies in Preparing for Emergencies
Statement of Linda D. Koontz Director, Information Management Issues... |
| 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 27, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-566 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 Statement for the Record
For the Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury, the Judiciary, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Assessment of the Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Request
Statement for the record by James R. White Direct... |
| Date April 27, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-631T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 27, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate HOMELAND SECURITY Federal and Industry Efforts Are Addressing Security Issues at Chemical Facilities, but Additional Action Is Needed
Statement of John B. Stephenson, Director Natura... |
| Date April 27, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-247R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 27, 2005 The Honorable Mark W. Everson Commissioner of Internal Revenue Subject: Management Report: Improvements Needed in IRS’s Internal Controls Dear Mr. Everson: In November 2004, we issued our report on the results of our audit of the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) financial statements as of, and for the fiscal yea... |
| Date April 27, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-625T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 27, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on International Relations, House of Representatives MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION Progress Made on Key Challenges in First Year of Operations
Statement of David B. Gootnick, Director International Affairs and Trade Jeanette M. Franzel, D... |
| Date April 26, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-557 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters CONTAINER SECURITY A Flexible Staffing Model and Minimum Equipment Requirements Would Improve Overseas Targeting and Inspection Efforts GAO-05-557 April 2005 CONTAINER SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-557, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability A Flexible Staf... |
| Date April 26, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-627T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, April 26, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT Progress and Future Challenges, Protecting Structures, and Improving Communications
Statement of Robin M. Nazzaro, Director Natural ... |
| Date April 26, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-455T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, April 26, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION Progress Made on Key Challenges in First Year of Operations
Statement of David B. Gootnick, Director International Affairs and Trade Jeanette M. Franzel, Director Financial Mana... |
| Date April 26, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-380 |
Title
d05380covsprd.fm Page 1 Friday, April 29, 2005 8:54 AM United States Government Accountability Office TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT: Protecting Structures and Improving Communications during Wildland Fires United States Government Accountability Office Washington, D.C. 20548-0001 Official Business Penalty for Private Use $300 Address Service Requested GAO
April 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters TECH... |
| Date April 25, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-369 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION Facilities Management Reorganization Is Progressing, but Funding Remains a Challenge GAO-05-369 a April 2005 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-369, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Facilities Management Reorganizatio... |
| Date April 25, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-420 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT Funding of the Office of Management and Budget’s Initiatives GAO-05-420 April 2005 ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-420, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Funding of the Office of Management and Budget’s Initiatives ... |
| Date April 22, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-362 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters INFORMATION SECURITY Improving Oversight of Access to Federal Systems and Data by Contractors Can Reduce Risk GAO-05-362 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Federal Agencies Face a Range of Risks from Contractors and Other Users of Federal Data and Systems Agencies Use Various Methods for Ove... |
| Date April 22, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-334 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives KENNEDY CENTER Stronger Oversight of Fire Safety Issues, Construction Projects, and Financial Management Needed GAO-05-334 a April 2005 KENNEDY CENTER Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-334, a report to... |
| Date April 21, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-616T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT April 21, 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 HUMAN CAPITAL Agencies Need Leadership and the Supporting Infrastructure to Take Advanta... |
| Date April 21, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-574T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, April 21, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security, U.S. Senate MANAGEMENT REFORM Assessing the President’s Management Agenda
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-05-57... |
| Date April 21, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-398R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 21, 2005 The Honorable Susan M. Collins Chairman Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate Subject: Human Capital: Selected Agencies’ Statutory Authorities Could Offer Options in Developing a Framework for Governmentwide Reform Dear Chairman Collins: As the federal government continues it... |
| Date April 20, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-561T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EST Wednesday April 20, 2005 Testimony
Before the House Committee on Ways and Means TAX-EXEMPT SECTOR Governance, Transparency, and Oversight Are Critical for Maintaining Public Trust
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-05-561T A April 20, 2005 TAX-EXEMPT SECTOR H... |
| Date April 20, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-573T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 20, 2005 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY Overview of Department of Homeland Security Management Challenges
Statement of Norman J. Rabkin Managing Director, Homel... |
| Date April 20, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-307T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2005 Testimony Before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee COAST GUARD Preliminary Observations on the Condition of Deepwater Legacy Assets and Acquisition Management Challenges
Statement of Margaret T. Wrigh... |
| Date April 19, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-476T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, April 19, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate FISCAL YEAR 2006 BUDGET REQUEST U.S. Government Accountability Office
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-05-476T Mr. Chairman and Mem... |
