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| Date June 30, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-839R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 30, 2005 The Honorable Wally Herger Chairman Subcommittee on Human Resources Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Administrative Expenditures and Federal Matching Rates of Selected Support Programs Dear Mr. Chairman: The federal government spends billions of dollars annually for programs that help low... |
| Date June 30, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-615 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2005 Report to Congressional Committees ARMED FORCES INSTITUTE OF PATHOLOGY Business Plan’s Implementation Is Unlikely to Achieve Expected Financial Benefits and Could Reduce Civilian Role GAO-05-615 June 2005 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-615, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability ARMED FORCES INSTITUT... |
| Date June 30, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-746R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 30, 2005 The Honorable John J. Duncan, Jr. Chairman, Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives Subject: Hazardous Waste Programs: Information on Appropriations and Expenditures for Superfund, Brownfields, and Related Programs Dear Mr. Chairman: Our ... |
| Date June 29, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-807SP |
Title
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| Date June 23, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-724 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters AIR TRAFFIC OPERATIONS The Federal Aviation Administration Needs to Address Major Air Traffic Operating Cost Control Challenges GAO-05-724 a June 2005 AIR TRAFFIC OPERATIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-724, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability The Federal Aviatio... |
| Date June 22, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-848T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 22, 2005 Testimony Before the House Committee on Government Reform FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY Further Actions Needed to Address Long-standing and Complex Problems
Statement of David M. Walker, Comptroller General of the United States GAO-05-848T June 22, 2005 FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY Highl... |
| Date June 22, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-340 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters ENERGY SAVINGS Performance Contracts Offer Benefits, but Vigilance Is Needed to Protect Government Interests GAO-05-340 a June 2005 ENERGY SAVINGS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-340, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Performance Contracts Offer Benefits, but Vigi... |
| Date June 22, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-835T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 22, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Aviation COMMERCIAL AVIATION Preliminary Observations on Legacy Airlines’ Financial Condition, Bankruptcy, and Pension Issues
Statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker, Director Physical Infrastruct... |
| Date June 21, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-838T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EDT June 21, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives COURTHOUSE CONSTRUCTION Overview of Previous and Ongoing Work
Statement of Mark L. Goldstein, Director Physica... |
| Date June 20, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-377 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2005 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate HARDROCK MINING BLM Needs to Better Manage Financial Assurances to Guarantee Coverage of Reclamation Costs GAO-05-377 a June 2005 HARDROCK MINING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-377, a report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committ... |
| Date June 9, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-761T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 9, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AMTRAK Management and Accountability Issues Contribute to Unprofitability of Food and Beverage Service
Statement of JayEtta Hecker, Director Physical Infra... |
| Date June 9, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-772T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 9, 2005 Testimony before the Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives PRIVATE PENSIONS: The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation and Long-Term Budgetary Challenges
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-05-772T June 9, 2005 PRIVATE PENSIONS... |
| Date June 7, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-692T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 4:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, June 7, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives SEC MUTUAL FUND OVERSIGHT Positive Actions Are Being Taken, but Regulatory Challenges Remain
Statement of Richard J. Hillman, Director Financial Markets... |
| Date June 7, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-794T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, June 7, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, United States Senate PRIVATE PENSIONS Revision of Defined Benefit Pension Plan Funding Rules Is an Essential Component of Comprehensive Pension Reform Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-05-794T ... |
| Date June 2, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-521 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2005 Report to Congressional Committees DOD PROBLEM DISBURSEMENTS Long-standing Accounting Weaknesses Result in Inaccurate Records and Substantial Write-offs GAO-05-521 a June 2005 DOD PROBLEM DISBURSEMENTS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-521, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Long-standing Accounting W... |
| 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-05-514 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Crisis Counseling Grants Awarded to the State of New York after the September 11 Terrorist Attacks GAO-05-514 a May 2005 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-514, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY C... |
| Date May 31, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-535 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters SECURITIES MARKETS Decimal Pricing Has Contributed to Lower Trading Costs and a More Challenging Trading Environment GAO-05-535 a May 2005 SECURITIES MARKETS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-535, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Decimal Pricing Has Contributed to L... |
| Date May 31, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-294 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to Congressional Committees PRIVATE PENSIONS Recent Experiences of Large Defined Benefit Plans Illustrate Weaknesses in Funding Rules GAO-05-294 May 2005 PRIVATE PENSIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-294, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Recent Experiences of Large Defined Benefit Plans I... |
| Date May 6, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-649R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 6, 2005 The Honorable Bill Thomas Chairman Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Options for Social Security Reform Dear Mr. Chairman: As you requested during my testimony before your committee on March 9, 2005,1 this report provides a list of the various options available to reform the Social Security ... |
| Date April 26, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-469 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 Report to Congressional Committees DOD SCHOOLS Limitations in DOD-Sponsored Study on Transfer Alternatives Underscore Need for Additional Assessment GAO-05-469 a April 2005 DOD SCHOOLS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-469, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Limitations in DOD-Sponsored Study on Tran... |
| Date April 20, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-313 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 Report to the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives MUTUAL FUND TRADING ABUSES Lessons Can Be Learned from SEC Not Having Detected Violations at an Earlier Stage GAO-05-313 a April 2005 MUTUAL FUND TRADING ABUSES Lessons Can Be Learned from SEC Not Having Detected Violations at an Earlier Stage Highlights of GAO-05-313, a... |
| Date April 18, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-558 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 Report to Congressional Committees AVIATION FEES Review of Air Carriers’ Year 2000 Passenger and Property Screening Costs GAO-05-558 a April 2005 AVIATION FEES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-558, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Review of Air Carriers’ Year 2000 Passenger and Property Screen... |
| 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 8, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-529R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 8, 2005 The Honorable Susan M. Collins, Chairman Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate Subject: International Mail Air Transportation: Proposed Changes to the Ratesetting Process Dear Chairman Collins: Provisions in the Senate’s proposed postal reform legislation, the Postal Accountab... |
| Date March 31, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-402R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 31, 2005 Brigadier General Charles W. Fletcher, Jr., Commanding General Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command Department of the Army 200 Stovall Street Alexandria, VA. 22332-5000 Subject: Payment Processing: Documentation Procedures For Electronic Billing and Payment Under the Families First Personal Property ... |
| Date March 15, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-273 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Changes in E-10A Acquisition Strategy Needed before Development Starts GAO-05-273 a March 2005 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-273, a report to the Chairman, Subcommittee o... |
| Date March 15, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-365 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives AVIATION SECURITY Systematic Planning Needed to Optimize the Deployment of Checked Baggage Screening Systems GAO-05-365 March 2005 AVIATION SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-365, a report to the Chairman, Subcommittee ... |
| Date March 11, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-253 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters FRESHWATER PROGRAMS Federal Agencies’ Funding in the United States and Abroad GAO-05-253 a March 2005 FRESHWATER PROGRAMS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-253, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal Agencies’ Funding in the United States and Abroad Why GAO ... |
| Date March 9, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-397T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EST Wednesday, March 9, 2005 Testimony
Before the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM Early Action Would Be Prudent
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-05-397T A March 9, 2005 SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM Highlights
Highlights of... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-310R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 28, 2005 Congressional Committees Subject: DOD and VA Health Care: Incentives Program for Sharing Health Resources Combined, the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provide health care services to about 16.8 million beneficiaries at an estimated cost of $58 billion for fiscal year 2005â... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-252 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters CLEAN AIR ACT Observations on EPA’s Cost-Benefit Analysis of Its Mercury Control Options GAO-05-252 a February 2005 CLEAN AIR ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-252, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Observations on EPA’s Cost-Benefit Analysis of Its Merc... |
| Date Feb. 8, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-317T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EST Tuesday, February 8, 2005 Testimony
Before the Senate Budget Committee LONG-TERM FISCAL ISSUES Increasing Transparency and Reexamining the Base of the Federal Budget
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-05-317T a Mr. Chairman, Senator Conrad, Members of the Commit... |
| Date Feb. 3, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-236R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 3, 2005 The Honorable Henry J. Hyde Chairman Committee on International Relations House of Representatives Subject: Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures: House Interparliamentary Groups Dear Mr. Chairman: We have performed the procedures contained in enclosure I to this letter, which we agreed to perform and with which you con... |
| Date Jan. 13, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-138 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2005 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY BASE CLOSURES Updated Status of Prior Base Realignments and Closures GAO-05-138 a January 2005 MILITARY BASE CLOSURES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-138, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Updated Status of Prior Base Realignments and Closures Why GAO ... |
| Date Dec. 1, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-142R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 December 1, 2004 The Honorable Joe Barton Chairman Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Subject: Medicare Chemotherapy Payments: New Drug and Administration Fees Are Closer to Providers’ Costs Dear Mr. Chairman: The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 1 (MMA) required the S... |
| Date Oct. 15, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-18R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 15, 2004 The Honorable Richard C. Shelby Chairman The Honorable Paul S. Sarbanes Ranking Minority Member Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Michael G. Oxley Chairman The Honorable Barney Frank Ranking Minority Member Committee on Financial Services House of Representatives S... |
| Date Sept. 29, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-871 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2004 Report to Congressional Committees DEPOT MAINTENANCE DOD Needs Plan to Ensure Compliance with Public- and Private-Sector Funding Allocation GAO-04-871 a September 2004 DEPOT MAINTENANCE DOD Needs Plan to Ensure Compliance with Public- and Private-Sector Funding Allocation Highlights of GAO-04-871, a report to the Senate and House Co... |
| Date Aug. 11, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-836 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2004 Report to Congressional Committees COMMERCIAL AVIATION Legacy Airlines Must Further Reduce Costs to Restore Profitability GAO-04-836 a August 2004 COMMERCIAL AVIATION Legacy Airlines Must Further Reduce Costs to Restore Profitability Highlights of GAO-04-836, a report to congressional committees Since 2001, the U.S. airline industry ha... |
| Date July 2, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-692 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2004 Report to Congressional Committees URANIUM ENRICHMENT Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund Is Insufficient to Cover Cleanup Costs GAO-04-692 a July 2004 URANIUM ENRICHMENT Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund Is Insufficient to Cover Cleanup Costs Highlights of GAO-04-692, a report to congressional committees Decontaminating and decommi... |
| Date June 28, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-840R |
Title
Comptroller General of the United States United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 28, 2004 The Honorable Richard C. Shelby Chairman The Honorable Paul S. Sarbanes Ranking Minority Member Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs United States Senate Subject: Independent Standard-Setting Process for Establishing Accounting Standards for Private-Sector Entities This l... |
| Date June 18, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-647 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE Opportunities to Better Target Assistance to Rural Areas and Avoid Unnecessary Financial Risk GAO-04-647 a June 2004 RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE Opportunities to Better Tar... |
| Date June 15, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-747 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters SOCIAL SECURITY Distribution of Benefits and Taxes Relative to Earnings Level GAO-04-747 June 2004 SOCIAL SECURITY Distribution of Benefits and Taxes Relative to Earnings Level Highlights of GAO-04-747, a report to congressional requesters Under the current Social Security benefit formula, retired workers rece... |
| Date June 15, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-872T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, June 15, 2004 Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate SOCIAL SECURITY Reform Proposals Could Have a Variety of Effects on Distribution of Benefits and Payroll Taxes
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-04-872T June 15, 2004 SOCIAL SECURIT... |
| Date June 8, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-610 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2004 Report to the Chair, Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, U.S. Senate SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION New Service for Lender Oversight Reflects Some Best Practices, but Strategy for Use Lags Behind GAO-04-610 a June 2004 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Highlights of GAO-04-610, a report to the Chair, Committee on Small Business and Ent... |
| Date June 2, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-827T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 2, 2004 Testimony Before the Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives FARMER MAC Greater Attention to Risk Management, Mission, Public Purpose, and Corporate Governance Is Needed
Statement of Davi M. D'Agostino Director, Financial Markets and Community Investment Jeanette Franze... |
| Date May 28, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-642 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2004 Report to the Committee on Science, House of Representatives NASA Lack of Disciplined Cost-Estimating Processes Hinders Effective Program Management GAO-04-642 a May 2004 NASA Lack of Disciplined Cost-Estimating Processes Hinders Effective Program Management Highlights of GAO-04-642, a report to the Committee on Science, House of Representatives... |
| Date May 20, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-526 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2004 Report to Congressional Committees DEBT CEILING Analysis of Actions Taken during the 2003 Debt Issuance Suspension Period GAO-04-526 a May 2004 DEBT CEILING
Highlights of GAO-04-526, a report to congressional committees Analysis of Actions Taken during the 2003 Debt Issuance Suspension Period GAO is required to review the steps taken by the Depa... |
| Date May 14, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-787R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 14, 2004 The Honorable James M. Jeffords Ranking Minority Member Committee on Environment and Public Works United States Senate Subject: Superfund Program: Breakdown of Appropriations Data Dear Senator Jeffords: On February 18, 2004, we issued a report updating the appropriations and expenditure data for the Environmental Protection ... |
| Date May 13, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-303 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters BUSINESS-OWNED LIFE INSURANCE More Data Could Be Useful in Making Tax Policy Decisions GAO-04-303 a May 2004 BUSINESS-OWNED LIFE INSURANCE More Data Could Be Useful in Making Tax Policy Decisions Highlights of GAO-04-303, a report to congressional requesters Business-owned life insurance is permanent insurance ... |
