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| Date Oct. 7, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-46 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2008 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives GREEN AFFORDABLE HOUSING HUD Has Made Progress in Promoting Green Building, but Expanding Efforts Could Help Reduce Energy Costs and Benefit Tenants GAO-09-46 October 2008 G... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-979 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Committees COMBATING NUCLEAR SMUGGLING DHS’s Phase 3 Test Report on Advanced Portal Monitors Does Not Fully Disclose the Limitations of the Test Results GAO-08-979 September 2008 COMBATING NUCLEAR SMUGGLING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-979, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Re... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1018 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Committees FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Persistent Financial Management Systems Issues Remain for Many CFO Act Agencies GAO-08-1018 September 2008 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1018, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Persistent Financial Management System... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1002 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives HEALTHY MARRIAGE AND RESPONSIBLE FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE Further Progress Is Needed in Developing a Risk-Based Monitoring Approach to Help HHS Improve Program Oversight GAO-08-1002 September 2008 Highlights... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-942R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 26, 2008 Congressional Requesters Subject: Oil and Gas Royalties: MMS’s Oversight of Its Royalty-in-Kind Program Can Be Improved through Additional Use of Production Verification Data and Enhanced Reporting of Financial Benefits and Costs In fiscal year 2007, the Department of the Interior’s (Interior) Minerals Manag... |
| Date Sept. 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1170R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 25, 2008 Mr. Jonathan Scharfen Acting Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Subject: Federal User Fees: Improvements Could Be Made to Performance Standards and Penalties in USCIS’s Service Center Contracts Dear Mr. Scharfen: The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Ser... |
| Date Sept. 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1180T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, September 25, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives NUCLEAR SECURITY Los Alamos National Laboratory Faces Challenges In Sustaining Physical and Cyber Security Improvements
Statement of Gene Alois... |
| Date Sept. 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1134R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 25, 2008 The Honorable Richard J. Durbin Chairman The Honorable Sam Brownback Ranking Member Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable José E. Serrano Chairman The Honorable Ralph S. Regula Ranking Member Subcommittee on Financial Services an... |
| Date Sept. 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-940 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S. ASYLUM SYSTEM Significant Variation Existed in Asylum Outcomes across Immigration Courts and Judges GAO-08-940 September 2008 U.S. ASYLUM SYSTEM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-940, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Significant Variation Existed in Asylu... |
| Date Sept. 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1174T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives THE UPCOMING TRANSITION GAO’s Efforts to Assist the 111th Congress and the Next Administration
State... |
| Date Sept. 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1137 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters MILITARY DISABILITY SYSTEM Increased Supports for Servicemembers and Better Pilot Planning Could Improve the Disability Evaluation Process GAO-08-1137 September 2008 MILITARY DISABILITY SYSTEM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1137, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliab... |
| Date Sept. 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-995 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, U.S. Senate SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Opportunities Exist to Build on Leadership’s Efforts to Improve Agency Performance and Employee Morale GAO-08-995 September 2008 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-995, a report to the Chai... |
| Date Sept. 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-987 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate ELECTRICITY RESTRUCTURING FERC Could Take Additional Steps to Analyze Regional Transmission Organizations’ Benefits and Performance GAO-08-987 September 2008 ELECTRICITY RESTRUCTURING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-987, a report to the Committee on... |
| Date Sept. 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-951 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Treasury Needs to Better Define and Implement Its Earned Value Management Policy GAO-08-951 September 2008 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-951, a report to Subcommittee on Financ... |
| Date Sept. 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1111R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 18, 2008 The Honorable John Dingell Chairman Committee on Energy and Commerce The Honorable Bart Stupak Chairman Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Subject: Environmental Enforcement: EPA Needs to Improve the Accuracy and Transparency of Measures Used to... |
| Date Sept. 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1126T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, September 18, 2008 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS’ BENEFITS Improvements Needed in VA’s Training and Performance Management Systems
Statement of Daniel Bertoni, Direc... |
| Date Sept. 17, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1164T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m. EST Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Progress and Continuing Concerns with Acquisition Management
Statement of John P. Hutton, Director Acqu... |
| Date Sept. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-982 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE BUDGET Independent Review Is Needed to Ensure DOD’s Use of Cost Estimating Tool for Contingency Operations Follows Best Practices GAO-08-982 September 2008 DEFENSE BUDGET Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-982, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Indepen... |
| Date Sept. 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1045 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT Measuring Program’s Effectiveness Continues to Be a Challenge GAO-08-1045 September 2008 COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1045, a report to the... |
| Date Sept. 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-880 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate NONPROFIT HOSPITALS Variation in Standards and Guidance Limits Comparison of How Hospitals Meet Community Benefit Requirements GAO-08-880 September 2008 NONPROFIT HOSPITALS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-880, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. S... |
| Date Sept. 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1043 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Committees HIGHWAY BRIDGE PROGRAM Clearer Goals and Performance Measures Needed for a More Focused and Sustainable Program GAO-08-1043 September 2008 HIGHWAY BRIDGE PROGRAM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1043, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Clearer Goals and Perform... |
| Date Sept. 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1127T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate HIGHWAY BRIDGE PROGRAM Clearer Goals and Performance Measures Needed for a More Focused and Sustainable Program
Statement of Katherine Siggerud, Managing Director Physical Infrastructure Issue... |
| Date Sept. 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-773 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Committees HUMAN CAPITAL DOD Needs to Improve Implementation of and Address Employee Concerns about Its National Security Personnel System GAO-08-773 September 2008 HUMAN CAPITAL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-773, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability DOD Needs to Improve... |
| Date Sept. 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1153T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate THE UPCOMING TRANSITION GAO’s Efforts to Assist the 111th Congress a... |
| Date Sept. 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-996 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S. POSTAL SERVICE New Delivery Performance Measures Could Enhance Managers’ Pay for Performance Program GAO-08-996 September 2008 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-996, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability New Delivery Performance Measures ... |
| 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 Sept. 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-896 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DOD BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Important Management Controls Being Implemented on Major Navy Program, but Improvements Needed in Key Areas GAO-08-896 September 2008 DOD BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Highlights
Highlights of ... |
| Date Sept. 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1149R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 8, 2008 The Honorable Joseph F. Markosek Majority Chairman Committee on Transportation Pennsylvania House of Representatives The Honorable Richard A. Geist Minority Chairman Committee on Transportation Pennsylvania House of Representatives Subject: Highway Public-Private Partnerships: More Rigorous Up-Front Analysis Coul... |
| Date Sept. 5, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-808 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives HEALTH-CAREASSOCIATED INFECTIONS IN HOSPITALS An Overview of State Reporting Programs and Individual Hospital Initiatives to Reduce Certain Infections GAO-08-808 September 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-808, a report to the Chairman,... |
| Date Sept. 3, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-691 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters OIL AND GAS ROYALTIES The Federal System for Collecting Oil and Gas Revenues Needs Comprehensive Reassessment GAO-08-691 September 2008 OIL AND GAS ROYALTIES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-691, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability The Federal System for Collect... |
| Date Aug. 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-871 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION Some Steps Have Been Taken to Improve Contracting, but a More Strategic Approach Is Needed GAO-08-871 August 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-871, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION
Som... |
| Date Aug. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-981R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 August 15, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: Military Personnel: Improvements Needed to Increase Effectiveness of DOD's Programs to Promote Positive Working Relationships between Reservists and Their Employers Since September 11, 2001, the Department of Defense (DOD) has relied on more than 650,000 members of the National Gua... |
| Date Aug. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1055R |
Title
Washington, DC 20548 August 15, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: Review of the Transportation Security Administration’s Air Cargo Screening Exemptions Report This report formally transmits the attached briefing in response to section 1602(b) of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. The act requires the Comptroller General to provide an assessment of the metho... |
| Date Aug. 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-723 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Many Underserved Areas Lack a Health Center Site, and the Health Center Program Needs More Oversight GAO-08-723 August 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-7... |
| Date Aug. 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-958 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives TRANSPORTATION SECURITY TSA Has Developed a Risk-Based Covert Testing Program, but Could Better Mitigate Aviation Security Vulnerabilities Identified Through Covert Tests GAO-08-958 August 2008 TRANSPORTATION SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-958, a... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-925 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Agencies Need to Establish Comprehensive Policies to Address Changes to Projects’ Cost, Schedule, and Performance Goals GAO-08-925 July 2008 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-925, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Agen... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-789 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL Progress in Implementing the Program, but a Comprehensive Plan to Evaluate Program Outcomes Is Needed GAO-08-789 July 2008 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-789, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Envir... |
| Date July 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1050T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Intelligence Community Management, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, U.S. House of Representatives PERSONNEL SECURITY CLEARANCES Preliminary Observations on Joint Reform Efforts to Improve the Governmentwide Clearance Eli... |
| Date July 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1033T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM Recent Actions Are Positive Steps Toward More Effectively Guiding the Restoration Effort
Statement of Anu K.... |
| Date July 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-843R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 29, 2008 Congressional Requesters Subject: Surface Transportation Programs: Proposals Highlight Key Issues and Challenges in Restructuring the Programs The nation’s economic vitality and the quality of life of its citizens depend significantly on the availability, dependability, and security of its surface transportation ne... |
| Date July 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-891 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters STATE DEPARTMENT Comprehensive Strategy Needed to Improve Passport Operations GAO-08-891 July 2008 STATE DEPARTMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-891, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Comprehensive Strategy Needed to Improve Passport Operations Why GAO Did This... |
| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1036SP |
Title
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| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-787 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Data Needed to Assess the Effectiveness of Outsourcing GAO-08-787 July 2008 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-787, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Data Needed to Assess the Effectiveness of Outsourcing Why GAO Did This Study... |
| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1026T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, July 24, 2008 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 GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE Lessons Learned for the Next Administration on... |
| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1022T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, July 24, 2008 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE USPS Has Taken Steps to Strengthen Network Realignment Planning and Accountability... |
| Date July 23, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-637T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate INFORMATION SHARING Definition of the Results to Be Achieved in TerrorismRelated Information Sharing Is Needed to Guide Implementation and Assess Progress
Statement of Eileen R. Laren... |
| Date July 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1019T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, July 22, 2008 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 Selected Agencies Have Implemented Key Features of Their Senior Exe... |
| Date July 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-756 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL FAA Uses Earned Value Techniques to Help Manage Information Technology Acquisitions, but Needs to Clarify Policy and Strengthen Oversight GAO-08-756 a July 2008 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-756, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reli... |
| Date July 17, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-975T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 17, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Additional Actions Are Needed to Certify and Monitor HUBZone Businesses and Assess Program Results
Statement of William B. Shear, Director Financial Markets and Communit... |
| Date July 17, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-667 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters PBGC ASSETS Implementation of New Investment Policy Will Need Stronger Board Oversight GAO-08-667 July 2008 PBGC ASSETS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-667, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Implementation of New Investment Policy Will Need Stronger Board Oversigh... |
