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| Date June 1, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-776SP |
Title
GAO erformance lan F i s c a l Ye a r 2 0 0 6 U.S. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
SERVING THE CONGRESS AND THE NATION Accountability Integrity Reliability Contents
Comptroller General’s Letter ...........................................................................................................................3 About GAO ....................................................................... |
| Date May 31, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-770R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 31, 2005 The Honorable John Warner Chairman The Honorable Carl Levin Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services United States Senate Subject: Questions for the Record Regarding the Department of Defense’s National Security Personnel System It was a pleasure to appear before the Committee on April 14, 2005, to discuss the Dep... |
| Date May 27, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-539 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT Labor Should Consider Alternative Approaches to Implement New Performance and Reporting Requirements GAO-05-539 Contents Letter Appendix I Briefing Slides 1 5 Appendix II Additional State Survey Data 38 Appendix III Comments from the Department of Labor
GAO Response 54 57 59 Appe... |
| Date May 26, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-754T |
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 Clean Air, Climate Change, and Nuclear Safety, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Challenges Facing NRC in Effectively Carrying Out Its Mission
Statement of Jim Wells, Director Natural Res... |
| 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 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 20, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-477 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate STATE DEPARTMENT Improvements Needed to Strengthen U.S. Passport Fraud Detection Efforts GAO-05-477 a May 2005 STATE DEPARTMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-477, a report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate Account... |
| 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-05-647R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 19, 2005 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman The Honorable Max Baucus Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Specialty Hospitals: Information on Potential New Facilities Beginning in the 1990s, there was a substantial increase in the number of short-term acute care hospitals that prim... |
| Date May 19, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-490 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to Congressional Committees CHARTER SCHOOLS Oversight Practices in the District of Columbia GAO-05-490 United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 19, 2005 The Honorable Sam Brownback Chairman The Honorable Mary L. Landrieu Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on the District of Columbia Committee on App... |
| 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 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 12, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-662T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 12, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS’ EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICE Preliminary Observations on Changes to Veterans’ Employment Programs
Statement of Sigurd R. Nilsen, Director, Ed... |
| Date May 11, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-698T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 11, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AMTRAK Acela’s Continued Problems Underscore the Importance of Meeting Broader Challenges in Managing Large-Scale Projects
Statement of JayEtta Hecker,... |
| 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 5, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-245 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to Congressional Committees FOOD STAMP PROGRAM States Have Made Progress Reducing Payment Errors, and Further Challenges Remain GAO-05-245 May 2005 FOOD STAMP PROGRAM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-245, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability States Have Made Progress Reducing Payment Errors, and ... |
| Date May 2, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-739SP |
Title
Program Performance Assessment
Both the executive branch and congressional committees need evaluative information to help them make decisions about the programs they oversee--information that tells them whether, and in what important ways, a program is working well or poorly, and why. In enacting the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA), Congress expressed frustration that executi... |
| Date May 2, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-457 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AVIATION SECURITY Screener Training and Performance Measurement Strengthened, but More Work Remains GAO-05-457 May 2005 AVIATION SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-457, a report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on ... |
| Date April 29, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-636R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 29, 2005 The Honorable Terry Everett Chairman The Honorable Silvestre Reyes Ranking Member Strategic Forces Subcommittee Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Nuclear Weapons: Preliminary Results of Review of Campaigns to Provide Scientific Support for the Stockpile Stewardship Program In 1992, the Un... |
| Date April 29, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-201 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 Report to Congressional Committees INTERAGENCY CONTRACTING Problems with DOD’s and Interior’s Orders to Support Military Operations GAO-05-201 April 2005 INTERAGENCY CONTRACTING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-201, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Problems with DOD’s and Interior’s Orders... |
| 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 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-05-455T |
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 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 20, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-572T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 20, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION VA Has Opportunities to Improve Services, but Faces Significant Challenges
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta, Director Education, Wo... |
| Date April 19, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-351 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 Report to Congressional Committees INTERNATIONAL TRADE Treasury Assessments Have Not Found Currency Manipulation, but Concerns about Exchange Rates Continue GAO-05-351 a April 2005 INTERNATIONAL TRADE Treasury Assessments Have Not Found Currency Manipulation, but Concerns about Exchange Rates Continue Highlights of GAO-05-351, a report ... |
| 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... |
| Date April 14, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-416T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 12 p.m. EDT Thursday, April 14, 2005 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Assessment of Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Request and Interim Results of the 2005 Filing Season
Statement of James R. White Director Strategic Issues Sta... |
| Date April 14, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-567T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, April 14, 2005 Testimony Before the House Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security INFORMATION SECURITY Department of Homeland Security Faces Challenges in Fulfilling Statutory Requirements
Statement of Gregory C. Wilshusen Director, Information Security ... |
| Date April 14, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-453T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, April 14, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Despite Recent Progress, Postal Reform Legislation Is Still Needed
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-05-453T April 14, 2005 ... |
| Date April 14, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-559T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m., EDT Thursday, April 14, 2005 Testimony
Before the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate HUMAN CAPITAL Preliminary Observations on Proposed Regulations for DOD’s National Security Personnel System
Statement of Derek B. Stewart, Director Defense Capabilities and Management GAO-05-559T a April 14, 2... |
| Date April 14, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-485T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 14, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM Progress and Ongoing Challenges for the Air Traffic Organization
Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Director, Civil Aviation Iss... |
| Date April 13, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-489T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 13, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK SYSTEM An Overview of Changes and Current Issues Affecting the System
Statement of Thomas J. McCool, Managing Director Financial Markets and Community Investment GAO-... |
| Date April 13, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-333SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 GAO Panel NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM Experts’ Views on Improving the U.S. Air Traffic Control Modernization Program GAO-05-333SP a April 2005 NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-333SP Accountability Integrity Reliability Experts’ Views on Improving the U.S. Air Traffic Control Modernization Program Why GAO Convene... |
| Date April 11, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-546T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Monday, April 11, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate TELECOMMUNICATIONS Application of the Antideficiency Act and Other Fiscal Controls to FCC’s E-Rate Program
Statement of Patricia A. Dalton, Managing Director Physical Infrastructure Issues ... |
| Date April 8, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-275 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE LOGISTICS Actions Needed to Improve the Availability of Critical Items during Current and Future Operations GAO-05-275 a April 2005 DEFENSE LOGISTICS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-275, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Actions Needed to Improve the Avai... |
| Date April 8, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-339 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION NRC Needs to Do More to Ensure that Power Plants Are Effectively Controlling Spent Nuclear Fuel GAO-05-339 a April 2005 NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-339, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability NRC Needs to... |
| Date April 7, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-468R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 7, 2005 The Honorable Henry J. Hyde Chairman, Committee on International Relations House of Representatives Subject: Defense Trade: Arms Export Control Vulnerabilities and Inefficiencies in the Post-9/11 Security Environment Dear Mr. Chairman: In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attacks and the subsequent global war ... |
| Date April 7, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-483T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For release on delivery expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 7, 2005 Testimony Before the House Committee on Government Reform INFORMATION SECURITY Continued Efforts Needed to Sustain Progress in Implementing Statutory Requirements
Statement of Gregory C. Wilshusen Director, Information Security Issues GAO-05-483T Abbreviations CIO FISMA IG ... |
| Date April 5, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-450T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, April 5, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Federalism and the Census, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT Stakeholders Cite Additional Measures That Could Complement EPA’s Efforts to Clean Up and Redevelop Properties
Statement of Joh... |
| Date April 4, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-290 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT Existing Information on Implementation Issues Could Be Used to Target Guidance and Assistance to States GAO-05-290 April 2005 INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-290, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Existing Informa... |
| Date March 31, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-344 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA’S DRINKING WATER Agencies Have Improved Coordination, but Key Challenges Remain in Protecting the Public from Elevated Lead Levels GAO-05-344 a March 2005 Highlights
Highlights of... |
| Date March 31, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-301 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2005 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Assessments of Selected Major Weapon Programs GAO-05-301 a March 2005 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-301, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Assessments of Selected Major Weapon Programs Why GAO Did This Study
The Departm... |
| Date March 31, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-417 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Government Management, Finance, and Accountability, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Challenges in Meeting Requirements of the Improper Payments Information Act GAO-05-417 a March 2005 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-417, a report t... |
| Date March 31, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-375 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters PREVENTING NUCLEAR SMUGGLING DOE Has Made Limited Progress in Installing Radiation Detection Equipment at Highest Priority Foreign Seaports GAO-05-375 a March 2005 PREVENTING NUCLEAR SMUGGLING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-375, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability... |
| Date March 31, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-300 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives RESULTS-ORIENTED GOVERNMENT Improvements to DHS’s Planning Process Would Enhance Usefulness and Accountability GAO-05-300 a March 2005 RESULTS-ORIENTED GOVERNMENT Highlights
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