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| Date April 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-687T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 EDT Thursday, April 25, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS Technologies to Secure Federal Buildings
Statement of Keith A. Rhodes Chief Technologist GAO-02-687T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Su... |
| Date April 24, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-519T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Legislative Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday April 24, 2002 FISCAL YEAR 2003 BUDGET REQUEST U.S. General Accounting Office
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-02-519T Mr. Chairman and Members of the... |
| Date April 23, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-662T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, Restructuring and the District of Columbia, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday April 23, 2002 HUMAN CAPITAL Major Human Capital Challenges at SEC and Key Trade Agencies
Statement of Richard J. Hillman Director, F... |
| Date April 18, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-539T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2002 NUCLEAR WASTE Uncertainties about the Yucca Mountain Repository Project
Statement of (Ms.) Gary Jones, Director, Natural Resources and Environment GAO-02-539T Mr. C... |
| Date April 17, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-632T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery 10:30 a.m., EDT Wednesday, April 17, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL Management and Accountability Framework Needed to Lead and Execute Change
Statement for the Record by J. Christopher Mihm Director, Strategic Issues GAO-02-632T a Mr. ... |
| Date April 16, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-342 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY Better Governmentwide Data Needed for Strategic Decisionmaking GAO-02-342 United States General Accounting Office April 2002 G A O
Accountability Integrity Reliability Highlights
Why GAO Did This Study
The government owns hundreds of thousands of real property assets worth hundreds of bi... |
| Date April 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-398 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to the Honorable Ron Wyden U.S. Senate INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Amtrak Needs to Improve Its Decisionmaking Process for Its Route and Service Proposals GAO-02-398 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Status of the Growth Strategy Amtrak Overestimated Expected Mail and Express Revenue Amtrak Encountered Substantial Difficulties in ... |
| Date April 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-522T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday April 11, 2002 INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Congress Faces Critical Decisions in Developing a National Policy
Statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker Director, Physical Infrastructure Issu... |
| Date April 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-621T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at10:00 a.m. EST, Thursday, April 11, 2002 NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS
Integration of Federal, State, Local, and Private Sector Efforts Is Critical to an... |
| Date April 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-627T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2002 Testimony
Before the Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate HOMELAND SECURITY Responsibility And Accountability For Achieving National Goals
Statement of David M. Walker, Comptroller General of the United States GAO-02-627T a Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: Seven month... |
| Date April 5, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-413 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT Youth Provisions Promote New Service Strategies, but Additional Guidance Would Enhance Program Development GAO-02-413 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background WIA’s Youth Provisions Implemented but Not without Some Challenges Educators Participated on Youth Council and Delivered ... |
| Date April 2, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-550T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 am PST, on Tuesday, April 2, 2002 COMBATING TERRORISM Intergovernmental Cooperation in the Development of a National Strategy to Enhance State... |
| Date March 28, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-549T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 am PST, on Thursday, March 28, 2002 COMBATING TERRORISM Enhancing Partnerships Through a National Preparedness Strategy
Statement of Patricia ... |
| Date March 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-548T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 8:30 am, MST, on Monday, March 25, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives COMBATING TERRORISM Critical Components of a National Strategy to Enhance State and Local Preparedness
State... |
| Date March 22, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-547T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 pm, CMT, Friday, March 22, 2002 COMBATING TERRORISM Intergovernmental Partnership in a National Strategy to Enhance State and Local Preparednes... |
| Date March 21, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-552T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Observations on Elevating the Environmental Protection Agency to Cabinet Status
Statement of John B. Stephens... |
| Date March 21, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-389T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m. EST Thursday, March 21, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OMB Leadership Critical to Making Needed Enterprise Architecture and E– government Progress
Statement of Randolph C. Hite Director... |
| Date March 20, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-551T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2002 NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION Leadership and Systems Needed to Effect Financial Management Improvements
State... |
| Date March 18, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-528T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m., EST Monday March 18, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation and Federal Service Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate MANAGING FOR RESULTS Building on the Momentum for Strategic Human Capital Reform
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the Unit... |
| Date March 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-50 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2002 Report to Congressional Committees INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Defense Information Systems Agency Can Improve Investment Planning and Management Controls GAO-02-50 a United States General Accounting Office March 2002 G A O
Accountability Integrity Reliability Highlights
Why GAO Did This Study
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) spends abo... |
| Date March 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-232 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2002 Report to Congressional Committees PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION Opportunities Exist for Improving Management of the Enforcement Program GAO-02-232 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background PWBA Uses a Multifaceted Enforcement Strategy Weaknesses Identified in Management of Key Areas of Enforcement Program Conclusions Recommend... |
| Date March 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-490T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations House Committee on Government Reform For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EST Tuesday, March 12, 2002 HOMELAND SECURITY Progress Made; More Direction and Partnership Sought
Statement of Henry L. Hinton, Jr. Managing Director, Defense Capabilit... |
| Date March 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-514T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m., EST Tuesday, March 12, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate FOREIGN LANGUAGES Workforce Planning Could Help Address Staffing and Proficiency Shortfalls
Statement of Susan S. Westin, Managing Direc... |
| Date March 1, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-503R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 March 1, 2002 The Honorable Tom Davis Chairman Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives Subject: Contract Management: Answers to Hearing Questions Regarding the Service Acquisition Reform Act Dear Mr. Chairman: You asked me to provide additional comments on several issues t... |
| Date March 1, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-429SP |
Title
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 accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people. www.gao.gov
This highlights booklet and the full version of our performance and accountability report on which it is based are availab... |
| Date March 1, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-473T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EST, Friday, March 1, 2002 COMBATING TERRORISM Key Aspects of a National Strategy to Enhance State and Local Preparedness
Statement of J... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-355 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Deteriorating Financial Outlook Increases Need for Transformation GAO-02-355 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background USPS’s Deteriorating Financial Results and Outlook Transformation Required to Make USPS Financially Viable USPS Needs to Reassess Structural Issues and Take Actio... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-356 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to Congressional Committees BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION IRS Needs to Better Balance Management Capacity with Systems Acquisition Workload GAO-02-356 a United States General Accounting Office February 2002 G A O
Accountability Integrity Reliability Highlights
Why GAO Did This Study
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has underway a ... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-306 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE LOGISTICS Opportunities to Improve the Army’s and the Navy’s Decision-making Process for Weapons Systems Support GAO-02-306 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Data Needed to Assess Contractor Logistics Support Approaches Are Insufficient Comparisons of Private and Government Depot Main... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-249 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE Communications With Physicians Can Be Improved GAO-02-249 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Carrier Communications Are Often Difficult to Use, Out of Date, Inaccurate, and Incomplete CMS’s Management and Oversight of Communications With Physicians Are Insufficient CMS is Making Efforts... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-322 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Disappointing Results From SSA's Efforts to Improve the Disability Claims Process Warrant Immediate Attention GAO-02-322 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Disability Claim Manager Test Results D... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-469T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EDT, Wednesday, February 27, 2002 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS DOD Faces Challenges in Implementing Best Practices
Statement for the Record by Jack L. Brock, Jr., Managing Director, Acquisition and Sourci... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-428SP |
Title
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 accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people. GOALS
PROVIDE TIMELY, QUALITY SERVICE TO THE CONGRESS AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPPORT THE TRANSITION MAXIMIZE THE VALUE OF GAO TO ... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-467T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2002 BUDGET ISSUES Long-Term Fiscal Challenges
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-02-467T Chairman Conrad, Ranking Member Domenici, and Members of the Committee: I am pleased to return this y... |
| Date Feb. 26, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-451T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Special Oversight Panel on Department of Energy Reorganization, Armed Services Committee, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2002 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NNSA Restructuring and Progress in Implementing Title 32
Statement of (Ms.) Gary L. Jones, Director Natural Resources and Envi... |
| Date Feb. 22, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-292 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Comprehensive Strategic Plan Needed to Address Mounting Challenges GAO-02-292 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background A Coordinated Federal IRM Plan Is Essential to Achieving Results; OIRA’s Plan Falls Short OIRA Has Responded to PR... |
| Date Feb. 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-439T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery 10:30 a.m. EST Friday February 15, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives MANAGING FOR RESULTS Next Steps to Improve the Federal Government’s Management and Performance
Statement of J. Christophe... |
| Date Feb. 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-196 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to Congressional Committees 2000 CENSUS Best Practices and Lessons Learned for More Cost-Effective Nonresponse Follow-up GAO-02-196 a Contents Letter Results in Brief Background Scope and Methodology The Bureau Used an Aggressive Outreach and Promotion Campaign and Other Strategies to Boost the Mail Response Rate but Public Cooperati... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-375 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters FOREIGN LANGUAGES Human Capital Approach Needed to Correct Staffing and Proficiency Shortfalls GAO-02-375 a Contents Letter Results in Brief Background Agencies Reported Varied Foreign Language Shortages Agencies Use a Variety of Strategies to Meet Their Foreign Language Needs Some Agencies Lack Workforce P... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-259 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters SEVERE WILDLAND FIRES Leadership and Accountability Needed to Reduce Risks to Communities and Resources GAO-02-259 Contents Letter
Results In Brief Background The Federal Effort to Reduce Hazardous Fuels Lacks Clearly Defined and Effective Leadership Little Progress Made In Implementing a Sound Performance ... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-121 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2002 Report to Congressional Committees HUMAN SERVICES INTEGRATION Results of a GAO Cosponsored Conference on Modernizing Information Systems GAO-02-121 Contents Letter
Summary of Proceedings Background Systems Modernization Needed To Better Meet Information Needs For Human Services Systems Modernization Efforts Are Underway in Several States Cha... |
| Date Jan. 30, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-195 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO January 2002 Report to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Committee on Science, House of Representatives NASA Better Mechanisms Needed for Sharing Lessons Learned GAO-02-195 Contents Letter Executive Summary
Purpose Background Results in Brief Principal Findings Recommendations Agency Comments and Our Evaluation 1 2 2 2 2 4 6 7 8 8 9 10 13 13 15 ... |
| Date Jan. 18, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-230 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO January 2002 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate BEST PRACTICES Taking a Strategic Approach Could Improve DOD’s Acquisition of Services GAO-02-230 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Leading Companies Applied a Strategic Approach to Acquiring Service... |
| Date Jan. 10, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-9 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2002 Report to Congressional Committees INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Inconsistent Software Acquisition Processes at the Defense Logistics Agency Increase Project Risks GAO-02-9 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background DLA Lacks the Capability to Acquire Software Effectively DLA Lacks Effective Software Process Improvement Conclusions Recommendations... |
| Date Dec. 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-116 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2001 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate CIVIL FINES AND PENALTIES DEBT Review of CMS’ Management and Collection Processes GAO-02-116 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Scope and Methodology Background Increase in Fraud and Abuse Debt Is the Primary Rea... |
| Date Dec. 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-211 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2001 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate CIVIL FINES AND PENALTIES DEBT Review of OSM’s Management and Collection Processes GAO-02-211 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Scope and Methodology Background Poor Financial Condition of CFP Debtors Is the Pri... |
| Date Dec. 21, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-51 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2001 Report to the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Fundamental Reassessment Needed to Address Major Mission, Structure, and Accountability Problems GAO-02-51 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background DOE Initiated Major Reforms in the 1990s Unresolved Mana... |
| Date Dec. 21, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-79 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2001 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Update on E-Commerce Activities and Privacy Protections GAO-02-79 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background USPS Has Made Limited Progress in Responding to Our Recomm... |
| Date Dec. 20, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-315SP |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 December 20, 2001 The Honorable Dan Burton Chairman The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Ranking Minority Member Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives Subject: Highlights of GAO’s Conference on Options to Enhance Mail Security and Postal Operations As you know, the U.S. Postal Service faces a number of formidable challenges ... |
| Date Dec. 14, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-27 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2001 Report to Congressional Committees REGIONAL MULTILATERAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS External Audit Reporting Could Be Expanded GAO-02-27 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Scope and Methodology Background MDB External Audits Could Be Enhanced by Reporting on Internal Control and Compliance Importance of Internal Control Standards and Reporting World... |
