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| Date July 26, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-612 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate COLUMBIA RIVER BASIN SALMON AND STEELHEAD Federal Agencies’ Recovery Responsibilities, Expenditures and Actions GAO-02-612 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Multiple Agencies Participate in ... |
| Date July 26, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-780 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives OVERSEAS PRESENCE Framework for Assessing Embassy Staff Levels Can Support Rightsizing Initiatives GAO-02-780 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Development of a Rightsizing ... |
| Date July 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-974T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Energy, Committee on Science, House of Representives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EDT, Thursday, July 25, 2002 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Observations on Externally Regulating Nuclear and Worker Safety in DOE’s Science Laboratories
Statement by (Ms.) Gary L. Jones, Director Natural Resources and Environ... |
| Date July 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-971T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday July 25, 2002 Testimony
Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate AVIATION SECURITY Transportation Security Administration Faces Immediate and LongTerm Challenges
Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-02-971T Mr. Chairman ... |
| Date July 24, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-839 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters HUD HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Comprehensive Strategic Workforce Planning Needed GAO-02-839 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background HUD Lacks a Comprehensive Strategic Workforce Plan to Guide Recruiting and Hiring Managers and Staff Reported That the Lack of a Comprehensive Strategic Workforce Plan Sometimes... |
| Date July 24, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-869T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Housing and Transportation, Committee on Banking U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday July 24, 2002 HUD MANAGEMENT HUD’s High-Risk Program Areas and Management Challenges
Statement of Stanley J. Czerwinski Director, Physical Infrastructure GAO-02-869T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Su... |
| Date July 24, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-961T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 24, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION Significant Challenges Need to Be Addressed
Statement of Robert F. Dacey D... |
| Date July 24, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-684T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards, Committee on Science, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 24, 2002 POLAR-ORBITING ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITES Status, Plans, and Future Data Management Challenges
Statement of Linda D. Koontz Director, Information Management I... |
| Date July 22, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-670 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Chairman, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate MONEY LAUNDERING Extent of Money Laundering through Credit Cards Is Unknown GAO-02-670 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background The Extent to Which Credit Cards Are Used in Money Laundering Is Unclear Industry Focus Is on Fraud ... |
| Date July 17, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-444 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Honorable Bill Thomas, Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS Data Disclosure and IRS’s Oversight of Organizations Should Be Improved GAO-02-444 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Objectives, Scope, and Methodology IRS Disclosed Data Filed by Section 527 Organizations, bu... |
| Date July 16, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-949T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans' Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EDT, Tuesday, July 16, 2002 MISSILE DEFENSE Knowledge-Based Process Would Benefit Airborne Laser Decision-Making
Statement of Robert E. Levin, Dire... |
| Date July 16, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-931T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Workforce, Empowerment and Government Programs, Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m., EDT, Tuesday, July 16, 2002 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Workforce Transformation Plan Is Evolving
Statement of Davi M. D'Agostino Director, Financial Markets and Commun... |
| Date July 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-940T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the National Commission on the Public Service For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Monday, July 15, 2002 MANAGING FOR RESULTS Using Strategic Human Capital Management to Drive Transformational Change
Statement of David M. Walker, Comptroller General of the United States GAO-02-940T Chairman Volcker and Members of the Nationa... |
| Date July 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-804 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IRS’s Systems for Frontline Employees and Managers Align with Strategic Goals but Improvements Can Be Made GAO-02-804 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Critical Job Responsibilities Align with Strategic Goals but Do Not Always Align with Other Elements of the Frontlin... |
| Date July 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-631 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans’ Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives MISSILE DEFENSE Knowledge-Based Decision Making Needed to Reduce Risks in Developing Airborne Laser GAO-02-631 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Original Cost and Schedul... |
| Date July 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-771 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters SEC ENFORCEMENT More Actions Needed to Improve Oversight of Disgorgement Collections GAO-02-771 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background SEC’s Reported Collection Rate Is Not an Effective Measure of SEC’s Collection Efforts SEC Lacks Strategic Guidance, Clear Policies and Procedures, and an Effective ... |
| Date July 9, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-924T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2002 HOMELAND SECURITY New Department Could Improve Biomedical R&D Coordination but May Disrupt Dual-Purpose Efforts
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Careâ... |
| Date July 9, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-927T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2002 HOMELAND SECURITY Title III of the Homeland Security Act of 2002
Statement of (Ms) Gary L. Jones Director, Natural Resources and Environment GAO-02-927T Mr. Chai... |
| Date July 3, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-889R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 July 3, 2002 Congressional Requesters Subject: NNSA: Nuclear Weapon Reports Need to Be More Detailed and Comprehensive The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), a separately organized agency within the Department of Energy (DOE), spends more than $5.5 billion a year to maintain the safety and reliability of the nation’s nucl... |
| Date June 28, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-521 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to Congressional Committees OFHEO’S RISKBASED CAPITAL STRESS TEST Incorporating New Business Is Not Advisable GAO-02-521 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background New Business Has a Substantial Impact on the Enterprises’ Financial Health, Level of Risks, and Capital Adequacy Incorporating New Business Assumptions Is Difficult and I... |
| Date June 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-886T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism and Government Information, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate HOMELAND SECURITY Proposal for Cabinet Agency Has Merit, But Implementation Will be Pivotal to Success
Statement of David Walker Comptroller General of the Uni... |
| Date June 21, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-865T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO TESTIMONY Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EDT Friday, June 21, 2002 FBI REORGANIZATION Initial Steps Encouraging but Broad Transformation Needed
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-02-865... |
| Date June 19, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-861T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 19, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT Challenges to Implementing the INS Interior Enforcement Strategy
Statement by Richard M. Stana, Director, Justice Issues GAO-02-861T Mr. Chairma... |
| Date June 19, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-845T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2002 Testimony
Before the Committee on the Budget House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY Long-Term Financing Shortfall Drives Need for Reform
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-02-845T a Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: Thank you for invitin... |
| Date June 19, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-430SP |
Title
GAO STRATEGIC PLAN 2002-2007 i SERVING THE CONGRESS GAO’S STRATEGIC PLAN FRAMEWORK
MISSION
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. THEMES GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide Timely, Quality Service to the Congress and the Federal Gov... |
| Date June 14, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-656 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters ENERGY MARKETS Concerted Actions Needed by FERC to Confront Challenges That Impede Effective Oversight GAO-02-656 Contents Letter Executive Summary
Purpose Background Results in Brief Principal Findings Agency Comments 1 2 2 2 4 6 10 12 12 19 28 Chapter 1 Introduction
FERC Is the Principal Federal Agency Regul... |
| Date June 14, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-591 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Democratic Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL FAA Needs to Better Prepare for Impending Wave of Controller Attrition GAO-02-591 a Contents Letter Executive Summary
Purpose Background Results in Brief Principal Findings Recommendation... |
| Date June 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-614 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters MILITARY TRAINING DOD Lacks a Comprehensive Plan to Manage Encroachment on Training Ranges GAO-02-614 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Encroachment Has Diminished Service Training Range Capabilities Impact of Encroachment on Readiness and Training Costs Is Not Well Reflected in DOD's Reported Data... |
| Date June 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-826T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2002 SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Efforts to Improve Claims Process Have Fallen Short and Further Action is Needed
Statement of Robert E. Robertson, Director Education, Workforce, and In... |
| Date June 7, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-811T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Friday June 7, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS Integrating New and Existing Technology and Information Sharing into an Effective Homeland Security Strategy
Statement of Randall A. Y... |
| Date June 7, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-610 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters HOMELAND SECURITY Key Elements to Unify Efforts Are Underway but Uncertainty Remains GAO-02-610 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background A Unified Homeland Security Approach Is Emerging Conclusions Recommendations Agency Comments and Our Evaluation Scope and Methodology 1 1 3 5 12 13 13 14 16 Appendix I Sco... |
| Date May 22, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-733 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to the Honorable William J. Coyne, Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Efforts to Identify and Combat Abusive Tax Schemes Have Increased, but Challenges Remain GAO-02-733 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Scope and Methodology Four Cat... |
| Date May 17, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-442 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY TRANSFORMATION Army Actions Needed to Enhance Formation of Future Interim Brigade Combat Teams GAO-02-442 a Contents Results In Brief Background IBCTS Are Expected to Fill a Perceived Gap in Military Capability Regional Commander in Chiefs View Planned IBCTS Favorably and Could Use Them in Various Ways... |
| Date May 16, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-727T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EDT Thursday May 16, 2002 MILITARY TRAINING DOD Needs a Comprehensive Plan to Manage Encroachment on Training Ranges
Statement of Barry W. Holman, Director, Defense Capabilities and Management GAO-02-727T Mr. Chairman and Members ... |
| Date May 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-530 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to the Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton, House of Representatives VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN Data on Pregnant Victims and Effectiveness of Prevention Strategies Are Limited GAO-02-530 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Available Data on Pregnant Victims of Violence Are Incomplete and Lack Comparability Multiple Strategies Designed to ... |
| Date May 14, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-715T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before Congressional Committees For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2002 TAX ADMINISTRATION Continued Progress Modernizing IRS Depends on Managing Risks
Statement of James R. White, Director, Tax Issues Randolph C. Hite, Director, Information Technology Architecture and Systems Issues Steven J. Sebastian Acting Dire... |
| Date May 13, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-545 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to Congressional Committees CUSTOMS SERVICE MODERNIZATION Management Improvements Needed on High-Risk Automated Commercial Environment Project GAO-02-545 a United States General Accounting Office May 2002 G A O
Accountability Integrity Reliability Highlights
Why GAO Did This Study
The U.S. Customs Service is in the early stages of a multi... |
| Date May 13, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-694T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation and Federal Services, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery At 10:00 a.m. EDT Monday, May 13, 2002 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Moving Forward on Financial and Transformation Challenges
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States G... |
| Date May 9, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-667T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. DST Thursday, May 9, 2002 HIGHWAY FINANCING Factors Affecting Highway Trust Fund Revenues
Statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-02-667T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: We appreciate the opportunity to provid... |
| Date May 8, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-518T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate FISCAL YEAR 2003 BUDGET REQUEST U.S. General Accounting Office
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-02-518-T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Subcom... |
| Date May 2, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-407 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives INFORMATION SECURITY Additional Actions Needed to Fully Implement Reform Legislation GAO-02-407 a A United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 May 2, 2002 The Hono... |
| Date May 2, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-289T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, May 2, 2002 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Agency Must Position Itself Now to Meet Profound Challenges
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security Is... |
| Date May 2, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-541 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to Congressional Committees FORCE STRUCTURE Air Force Needs a Periodic Total Force Assessment GAO-02-541 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 2, 2002 The Honorable Carl Levin Chairman The Honorable John W. Warner Ranking Minority Member Committee on Armed Services United States Senate The Honorable Bob Stump Ch... |
| Date April 30, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-255 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL STUDENT AID Additional Management Improvements Would Clarify Strategic Direction and Enhance Accountability GAO-02-255 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background FSA Has Taken Steps to Develop and Implement a Strategic Direction but Additional Actions Needed FSA Has Begun to Better Organize and Manag... |
| Date April 30, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-630 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to Congressional Committees ACQUISITION WORKFORCE Department of Defense’s Plans to Address Workforce Size and Structure Challenges GAO-02-630 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 April 30, 2002 The Honorable Carl Levin Chairman The Honorable John Warner Ranking Minority Member Committee on Armed Services United... |
| Date April 30, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-525 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate MILITARY TRAINING Limitations Exist Overseas but Are Not Reflected in Readiness Reporting GAO-02-525 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Forces Face Increasing Training Limitations Constraints Adversely Affect Training, bu... |
| Date April 30, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-542 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to the Secretary of Defense DEFENSE PLANS Plan to Better Use Air Force Squadrons Could Yield Benefits but Faces Significant Challenges GAO-02-542 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Implementation of the 2010 Concept Could Yield Benefits Significant Challenges Could Limit Realization of Benefits Conclusions Recommendations for E... |
| 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 April 26, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-645T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Benefits, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. MDT, Friday, April 26, 2002 VETERANS' BENEFITS Despite Recent Improvements, Meeting Claims Processing Goals Will Be Challenging
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta, Director, Health Care—Veterans' Health and... |
| Date April 26, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-372 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate PERFORMANCE REPORTING Few Agencies Reported on the Completeness and Reliability of Performance Data GAO-02-372 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 April 26, 2002 The Honorable Fred Thompson Ranking Minority Member Committee on Governm... |
