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| Date Sept. 30, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-875R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 30, 2011 The Honorable Michael B. Enzi Ranking Member Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions United States Senate Subject: Private Health Insurance: Implementation of the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Dear Senator Enzi: During the last decade the number of large employers offering health benefits to reti... |
| Date June 15, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-759T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service and Labor Policy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Dire Financial Outlook and Changing Mail Use Require Network Restructuring
Statement of P... |
| Date June 7, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-400 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2011 Report to the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate RETIREMENT INCOME Ensuring Income throughout Retirement Requires Difficult Choices GAO-11-400 June 2011 RETIREMENT INCOME
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Ensuring Income throughout Retirement Requires Difficult Choices
Highlights of GAO-11-400, a report to the C... |
| Date April 29, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-378 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2011 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Progress Made Overseeing the Costs of Contractor Postretirement Benefits, but Additional Actions Could Help Address Challenges GAO-11-378 April 2011 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Accountability • Integrity â... |
| Date March 30, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-333 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters PRIVATE PENSIONS Some Key Features Lead to an Uneven Distribution of Benefits GAO-11-333 March 2011 PRIVATE PENSIONS
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Some Key Features Lead to An Uneven Distribution of Benefits
Highlights of GAO-11-333, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This ... |
| Date Feb. 16, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-160R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 16, 2011 The Honorable Lindsey O. Graham United States Senate Subject: DOD Health Care: Prohibition on Financial Incentives That May Influence Health Insurance Choices for Retirees and Their Dependents under Age 65 Dear Senator Graham: From fiscal years 2001 through 2010, the Department of Defense’s (DOD) spending for h... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-118 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS Key Information on Target Date Funds as Default Investments Should Be Provided to Plan Sponsors and Participants GAO-11-118 January 2011 DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Highlights of GAO-11-118, a report to the congressional requester... |
| Date Oct. 18, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-79 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2010 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives PRIVATE PENSIONS Changes Needed to Better Protect Multiemployer Pension Benefits GAO-11-79 October 2010 PRIVATE PENSIONS
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Changes Needed to Better Protect Multiemployer Pension Benefits
Highlights of GAO-11-79... |
| Date Aug. 24, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-754 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2010 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT PENSION PLANS Governance Practices and Long-term Investment Strategies Have Evolved Gradually as Plans Take On Increased Investment Risk GAO-10-754 August 2010 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-754, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Fina... |
| Date July 21, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-933T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM Continued Attention Needed to Ensure the Transparency and Accountability of Ongoing Programs
Statement of Richard J. Hillman, Managing Director Financial Markets and Community Investment G... |
| Date May 27, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-708T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 27, 2010 Testimony Before the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, U. S. Senate PRIVATE PENSIONS Long-standing Challenges Remain for Multiemployer Pension Plans
Statement of Charles A. Jeszeck, Acting Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GAO-10-708... |
| Date April 28, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-632R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 28, 2010 The Honorable Herb Kohl Chairman Special Committee on Aging United States Senate Subject: Retirement Income: Challenges for Ensuring Income throughout Retirement Dear Mr. Chairman: As the life expectancy of Americans continues to increase, the risk that retirees will outlive their assets is a growing challenge. 1 To... |
| Date April 6, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-492 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2010 Report to Congressional Committees TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM Automaker Pension Funding and Multiple Federal Roles Pose Challenges for the Future GAO-10-492 April 2010 TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-492, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Automaker Pension Funding ... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-61 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2009 Report to the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT RETIREE HEALTH BENEFITS Liabilities Are Largely Unfunded, but Some Governments Are Taking Action GAO-10-61 November 2009 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-61, a report to the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate Accountability Integr... |
| Date Oct. 29, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-181T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, October 29, 2009 Testimony Before the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION Workers and Retirees Experience Delays and Uncertainty when Underfunded Plans Are Terminated
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Education, W... |
| Date Oct. 28, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-153T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate 401(K) PLANS Several Factors Can Diminish Retirement Savings, but Automatic Enrollment Shows Promise for Increasing Participation and Savings
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Education, Workforce, and... |
| Date Oct. 23, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-31 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2009 Report to the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate RETIREMENT SAVINGS Automatic Enrollment Shows Promise for Some Workers, but Proposals to Broaden Retirement Savings for Other Workers Could Face Challenges GAO-10-31 October 2009 RETIREMENT SAVINGS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-31, a report to the Chairman, Special Comm... |
| Date Sept. 4, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-641 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2009 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives RETIREMENT SAVINGS Better Information and Sponsor Guidance Could Improve Oversight and Reduce Fees for Participants GAO-09-641 September 2009 RETIREMENT SAVINGS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-641, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, Hou... |
| Date Aug. 28, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-715 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2009 Report to the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate 401(k) PLANS Policy Changes Could Reduce the Long-term Effects of Leakage on Workers’ Retirement Savings GAO-09-715 August 2009 401(k) PLANS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-715, a report to the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Re... |
| Date Aug. 17, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-716 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION More Strategic Approach Needed for Processing Complex Plans Prone to Delays and Overpayments GAO-09-716 a August 2009 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-716, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION... |
| Date July 24, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-642 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives PRIVATE PENSIONS Alternative Approaches Could Address Retirement Risks Faced by Workers but Pose Trade-offs GAO-09-642 July 2009 PRIVATE PENSIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-642, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor, House of Repr... |
| Date May 20, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-702T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION Financial Challenges Highlight Need for Improved Governance and Management
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security GAO-09-702T May 2... |
| Date March 30, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-291 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFINED BENEFIT PENSIONS Survey Results of the Nation’s Largest Private Defined Benefit Plan Sponsors GAO-09-291 March 2009 DEFINED BENEFIT PENSIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-291, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Survey Results of the Nation’s Largest ... |
| Date March 24, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-503T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, March 24, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, Education and Labor Committee, House of Representatives PRIVATE PENSIONS Conflicts of Interest Can Affect Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans
Statement of Charles A. Jeszeck, Acting Dire... |
| Date March 16, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-207 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS Proposed Plan Buyouts by Financial Firms Pose Potential Risks and Benefits GAO-09-207 March 2009 DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-207, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Proposed Plan Buyouts by Financial Firms Pose Poten... |
| Date July 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-817 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to Congressional Addressees DEFINED BENEFIT PENSIONS Plan Freezes Affect Millions of Participants and May Pose Retirement Income Challenges GAO-08-817 July 2008 DEFINED BENEFIT PENSIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-817, a report to congressional addressees Accountability Integrity Reliability Plan Freezes Affect Millions of Par... |
| Date July 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-818SP |
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| Date July 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-774 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives PRIVATE PENSIONS Fulfilling Fiduciary Obligations Can Present Challenges for 401(k) Plan Sponsors GAO-08-774 July 2008 PRIVATE PENSIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-774, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representative... |
| Date July 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-870SP |
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| Date July 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-983T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, July 10, 2008 Testimony Before the Joint Economic Committee STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT PENSION PLANS Current Structure and Funded Status
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security GAO-08-983T July 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-983T, a test... |
| Date June 26, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-890T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 26, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS Government Actions Could Encourage More Employers to Offer IRAs to Employees
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Educati... |
| Date June 19, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-642R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 19, 2008 The Honorable Byron L. Dorgan Chairman The Honorable Pete V. Domenici Ranking Member Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable Peter J. Visclosky Chairman The Honorable David L. Hobson Ranking Member Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development Committ... |
| Date June 4, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-590 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS Government Actions Could Encourage More Employers to Offer IRAs to Employees GAO-08-590 June 2008 INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-590, a report to the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives Acco... |
| Date Nov. 29, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-8 |
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| Date Sept. 6, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1101 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters EMPLOYERSPONSORED BENEFITS Many Factors Affect the Treatment of Pension and Health Benefits in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy GAO-07-1101 September 2007 EMPLOYER-SPONSORED BENEFITS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-1101, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Many Factors Af... |
| Date June 28, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-703 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFINED BENEFIT PENSIONS Conflicts of Interest Involving High Risk or Terminated Plans Pose Enforcement Challenges GAO-07-703 June 2007 DEFINED BENEFIT PENSIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-703, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Conflicts of Interest Involving ... |
| Date March 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-355 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2007 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives EMPLOYERSPONSORED HEALTH AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS Efforts to Control Employer Costs and the Implications for Workers GAO-07-355 March 2007 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-355, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representat... |
| Date March 6, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-530T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, March 6, 2007 Testimony before the Committee on Education and Labor House of Representatives PRIVATE PENSIONS Increased Reliance on 401(k) Plans Calls for Better Information on Fees
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GAO-07-530T Mar... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-438SP |
Title
February 2007 HIGHLIGHTS OF A GAO FORUM Engaging and Retaining Older Workers
Highlights of GAO-07-438SP, a GAO forum. In the future, older Americans are expected to be a larger share of the U.S. population, live longer, and spend more years in retirement than previous generations, and by 2025 labor force growth is expected to be less than a fifth of what it is today. Without major increases in pr... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-433T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EST Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Testimony before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging OLDER WORKERS Some Best Practices and Strategies for Engaging and Retaining Older Workers
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-07-433T February 28, 2007 OLDER WORKERS Highl... |
| Date Jan. 18, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-22 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2007 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, U.S. Senate EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Enforcement Improvements Made but Additional Actions Could Further Enhance Pension Plan Oversight GAO-07-22 January 2007 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-22, a report to the Ranking Minority M... |
| Date Nov. 16, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-21 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2006 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives PRIVATE PENSIONS Changes Needed to Provide 401(k) Plan Participants and the Department of Labor Better Information on Fees GAO-07-21 November 2006 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-21, a report to Ranking Minority Member, Committee... |
| Date Nov. 3, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-42 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters PRIVATE PENSIONS Information on Cash Balance Pension Plans GAO-06-42 October 2005 PRIVATE PENSIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-42, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Information on Cash Balance Pension Plans Why GAO Did This Study
The nation’s private defi... |
| 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 3, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-491 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2005 Report to Congressional Committees PRIVATE PENSIONS Government Actions Could Improve the Timeliness and Content of Form 5500 Pension Information GAO-05-491 June 2005 PRIVATE PENSIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-491, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Government Actions Could Improve the Timeline... |
| 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 Aug. 10, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-749 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2004 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate PENSION PLANS Additional Transparency and Other Actions Needed in Connection with Proxy Voting GAO-04-749 August 2004 PENSION PLANS Additional Transparency and Other Actions Needed in Connection with Proxy Voting Highlights of GAO-04... |
| Date July 9, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-799 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2004 Report to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MUTUAL FUNDS SEC Should Modify Proposed Regulations to Address Some Pension Plan Concerns GAO-04-799 July 2004 MUTUAL FUNDS SEC Should Modify Proposed Regulations to Address Some Pension Plan Concerns Highlights of GAO-04-799, a report to the Subcommi... |
| Date March 18, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-542T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 18, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on EmployerEmployee Relations, Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives PRIVATE PENSIONS Multiemployer Pensions Face Key Challenges to Their Long-Term Prospects
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Education, Workforce... |
| Date Dec. 17, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-200R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 December 17, 2003 The Honorable Earl Pomeroy Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Oversight Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Private Pensions: Timely and Accurate Information Is Needed to Identify and Track Frozen Defined Benefit Plans Dear Mr. Pomeroy: While private-sector pensions help millions of Americ... |
