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Date May 24, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-298R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 24, 2007 The Honorable Brian Bilbray Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement Committee on Oversight and Government Reform House of Representatives The Honorable Todd Russell Platts House of Representatives Subject: Managerial Cost Accounting Practices at the Department of th... |
Date May 16, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-410R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 16, 2007 Congressional Committees Subject: Department of Veterans Affairs’ Lack of Timely and Accurate Information on Unexpended Balances Limits Effective Management and Congressional Oversight
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) holds about 5 percent of the real property owned by the federal government in terms of build... |
Date May 10, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-833T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 10, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs HOMELAND SECURITY Management and Programmatic Challenges Facing the Department of Homel... |
Date April 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-593R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 30, 2007 The Honorable Bernard Sanders United States Senate Subject: Information on Selected Issues Concerning Banking Activities Dear Senator Sanders: This letter responds to your request for information on (1) selected federal expenditures, policies, and programs that affect the U.S. banking industry and (2) certain bankin... |
Date April 23, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-525T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 23, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives STABILIZING AND REBUILDING IRAQ Conditions in Iraq Are Conducive to Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States
A classified version of this statement was delivered to a closed session... |
Date April 19, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-775T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, April 19, 2007 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VA STUDENT FINANCIAL AID Actions Needed to Reduce Overlap in Approval Activities
Statement of George A. Scott, Director Education, Workforce and Income Secu... |
Date April 12, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-546 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2007 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Status and Challenges of Joint Forces Command’s Limited Acquisition Authority GAO-07-546 April 2007 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-546, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Status and Challenges of Joint Forces Command’... |
Date March 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-214 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2007 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICAID FINANCING Federal Oversight Initiative Is Consistent with Medicaid Payment Principles but Needs Greater Transparency GAO-07-214 March 2007 MEDICAID FINANCING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-214, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability... |
Date March 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office sTRATEGIC PLAN
2007 – 2012 Serving the Congress and the Nation Serving the Congress and the Nation GAO’s Strategic Plan Framework
GAO exists to support the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people. M... |
Date March 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-467SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Forces That Will Shape America’s Future:
Themes from GAO’s Strategic Plan
2007 – 2012 This document was reissued on April 11, 2007, to add clarifying language on pages 3, 7, and 20, to correct typographical errors on pages 6, 17, 24, and 28, and to add page 33, Image Sources. The printed version of this document incorporates these changes. Servi... |
Date March 29, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-635T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, March 29, 2007 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 IMPROPER PAYMENTS Agencies’ Efforts to Address Improper Payment a... |
Date March 22, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-213 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2007 Report to Congressional Committees SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM Greater Transparency Needed about Potential General Revenue Financing GAO-07-213 March 2007 SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-213, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Greater Transparency Needed about Potential General Re... |
Date March 22, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-636T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Thursday, March 22, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Key Issues in Ensuring the Efficient Development and Safe Operation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System
Stateme... |
Date March 22, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-637T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, March 22, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House of Representatives STABILIZING IRAQ Preliminary Observations on Budget and Management Challenges of Iraq’s Security Ministries Statement of Joseph A. Christoff, Director ... |
Date March 21, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-625T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, March 21, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Observations on Selected Changes to FAA’s Funding and Budget Structure in the Administration’s Reauthorization Propo... |
Date March 20, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-607T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, March 20, 2007 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives FISCAL YEAR 2006 U.S. GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Sustained Improvement in Federal Financial Management Is Cr... |
Date March 8, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-384 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2007 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, U.S. Senate VA STUDENT FINANCIAL AID Management Actions Needed to Reduce Overlap in Approving Education and Training Programs and to Assess State Approving Agencies GAO-07-384 Contents Letter Appendix I Briefing Slides 1 6 Appendix II Comments from the Department o... |
Date March 6, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-545T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST March 6, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies; Committee on Appropriations; House of Representatives PERFORMANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY Transportation Challenges Facing Congress and the Department of Transportation
Statement of Pa... |
Date March 1, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-321 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2007 Report to Congressional Committees FINANCIAL AUDIT American Battle Monuments Commission’s Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2006 and 2005 GAO-07-321 a March 2007 FINANCIAL AUDIT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-321, a report to the Senate and House Committees on Veterans' Affairs Accountability Integrity Reliability American Battle... |
Date March 1, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-542T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. EST March 1, 2007 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 FEDERAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Critical Accountability and Fiscal Stewardship Cha... |
Date March 1, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-421SP |
Title
PERFORMANCE PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 Mission, Performance Plans, Resources and Strategies
GAO’s Mission GAO is an independent, nonpartisan, professional services agency in the legislative branch of the federal government. Commonly known as the “audit and investigative arm of the Congress” or the “congressional watchdog,” we examine how taxpayer dollars are spent and advise lawmakers and... |
Date Feb. 28, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-67 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2007 Report to Congressional Committees HURRICANE KATRINA Allocation and Use of $2 Billion for Medicaid and Other Health Care Needs GAO-07-67 February 2007 HURRICANE KATRINA Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-67, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Allocation and Use of $2 Billion for Medicaid and Other ... |
Date Feb. 28, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-407 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL Committed, Sustained Leadership Needed to Continue Progress GAO-07-407 February 2007 ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-407, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Committed, Sustained Leadership Needed to Continue Pro... |
Date Feb. 28, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-357 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2007 Report to Congressional Committees FOREIGN ASSISTANCE USAID Signature Tsunami Reconstruction Efforts in Indonesia and Sri Lanka Exceed Initial Cost and Schedule Estimates, and Face Further Risks GAO-07-357 February 2007 FOREIGN ASSISTANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-357, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integri... |
Date Feb. 27, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-533R |
Title
Comptroller General of the United States United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 27, 2007 The Honorable Thomas R. Carper Chairman The Honorable Tom Coburn Ranking Member Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate S... |
Date Feb. 16, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-502T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Friday, February 16, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Major Management Challenges
Statement of Robin M. Nazzaro, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-07-502T February 16, 2007 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Highligh... |
Date Feb. 15, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-242 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2007 Report to Congressional Committees DEPOSIT INSURANCE Assessment of Regulators’ Use of Prompt Corrective Action Provisions and FDIC’s New Deposit Insurance System GAO-07-242 February 2007 DEPOSIT INSURANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-242, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Assessment of R... |
Date Feb. 7, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-452T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery 1 pm EST Wednesday, February 7, 2007 Testimony before the House Homeland Security Committee HOMELAND SECURITY Management and Programmatic Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States U.S. Government Accountability Office GAO-07-452T February 7, 2... |
Date Feb. 6, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-398T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery 10 a.m. EST Tuesday, February 6, 2007 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, House Appropriations Committee HOMELAND SECURITY Management and Programmatic Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States U.S. Government Accountability... |
Date Jan. 31, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-362SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Fiscal Stewardship: A Critical Challenge Facing Our Nation GAO-07-362SP January 2007 This page is intentionally blank. United States Government Accountability Office Fiscal Stewardship: A Critical Challenge Facing Our Nation GAO-07-362SP January 2007
Preface The U.S. government is the largest, most diverse, most complex, and arguably the most import... |
Date Jan. 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-427T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, January 30, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT Lack of a Cohesive Strategy Hinders Agencies’ CostContainment Efforts
Statement of Robin M. Nazzaro, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-07-427T January 30, 2... |
Date Jan. 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-3SP |
Title
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE ACCOUNTABILITY PERFORMANCE & HIGHLIGHTS
Accountability Integrity FISCAL YEAR 2006
SERVING THE CONGRESS AND THE NATION Reliability HHHHHHHHH Serving the Congress
GAO’s Mission HHHHHHHHH GAO exists to support the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal gov... |
Date Jan. 23, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-389T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, January 23, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives LONG-TERM BUDGET OUTLOOK Deficits Matter—Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-07-389T Chairman Spratt, Mr. Ryan, Me... |
Date Jan. 19, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-36 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2007 Report to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Additional Actions Needed to Improve Management of the Nation’s Nuclear Programs GAO-07-36 a January 2007 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-36, a report to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces,... |
Date Jan. 19, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-150 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters TELECOMMUNICATIONS Issues Related to the Structure and Funding of Public Television GAO-07-150 a January 2007 TELECOMMUNICATIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-150, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Issues Related to the Structure and Funding of Public Televis... |
Date Jan. 17, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-359T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST January 17, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS DOD Needs to Exert Management and Oversight to Better Control Acquisition of Services
Statement of Katherine V. Schinasi, Managing Director Acquisiti... |
Date Jan. 9, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-308SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2007 Report to Congressional Leadership and Committees SECURING, STABILIZING, AND REBUILDING IRAQ Key Issues for Congressional Oversight
This report was reissued on January 24, 2007, to reflect a change in the total for capital project expenditures in table 1 on page 55 to read $877 million and not $87 million. GAO-07-308SP Contents Letter... |
Date Dec. 15, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-212 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2006 Report to Congressional Committees BANK SECRECY ACT FinCEN and IRS Need to Improve and Better Coordinate Compliance and Data Management Efforts GAO-07-212 December 2006 BANK SECRECY ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-212, a report to congressional committees. Accountability Integrity Reliability FinCEN and IRS Need to Improve and Be... |
Date Dec. 15, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-163 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2006 Report to Congressional Committees COMPACTS OF FREE ASSOCIATION Micronesia and the Marshall Islands Face Challenges in Planning for Sustainability, Measuring Progress, and Ensuring Accountability GAO-07-163 a December 2006 COMPACTS OF FREE ASSOCIATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-163, a report to congressional committees Accountab... |
Date Nov. 16, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-229T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Thursday, November 16, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION A Comprehensive Plan, Integrated Efforts, and Sustained Leadership Are Needed to Assure Success
Statement of David M. Walker Co... |
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. 16, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-31 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters UNITED NATIONS Renovation Planning Follows Industry Practices, but Procurement and Oversight Could Present Challenges GAO-07-31 November 2006 UNITED NATIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-31, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Renovation Planning Follows Indus... |
Date Nov. 16, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-95 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2006 Report to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Finance, and Accountability, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives PRESIDENT’S MANAGEMENT AGENDA Review of OMB’s Improved Financial Performance Scorecard Process GAO-07-95 November 2006 PRESIDENT’S MANAGEMENT AGENDA Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-95, a rep... |
Date Nov. 15, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-134 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2006 Report to the Chairman, United States Securities and Exchange Commission FINANCIAL AUDIT Securities and Exchange Commission’s Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2006 and 2005 GAO-07-134 a November 2006 FINANCIAL AUDIT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-134, a report to Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission Accountabili... |
Date Nov. 9, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-136 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2006 Report to the Secretary of the Treasury FINANCIAL AUDIT IRS’s Fiscal Years 2006 and 2005 Financial Statements GAO-07-136 a November 2006 FINANCIAL AUDIT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-136, a report to the Secretary of the Treasury Accountability Integrity Reliability IRS’s Fiscal Years 2006 and 2005 Financial Statements Why GAO ... |
Date Oct. 1, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-146SP |
Title
GAO’S PERFORMANCE PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 About GAO
GAO is an independent, nonpartisan, professional services agency in the legislative branch of the federal government. Commonly known as the “audit and investigative arm of the Congress” or the “congressional watchdog,” we examine how taxpayer dollars are spent and advise lawmakers and agency heads on ways to make government work bett... |
Date Sept. 28, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-1011 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2006 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY PERSONNEL Actions Needed to Strengthen Management of Imminent Danger Pay and Combat Zone Tax Relief Benefits GAO-06-1011 September 2006 MILITARY PERSONNEL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-1011, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Actions Needed to Stren... |
Date Sept. 28, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-1117 |
Title
Joint Report by the United States Government Accountability Office and the Office of the Inspector General—Department of Homeland Security to Congressional Committees September 2006 PURCHASE CARDS Control Weaknesses Leave DHS Highly Vulnerable to Fraudulent, Improper, and Abusive Activity GAO-06-1117 a September 2006 PURCHASE CARDS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-1117, a report to congressional ... |
Date Sept. 27, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-996 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters INTERAGENCY CONTRACTING Improved Guidance, Planning, and Oversight Would Enable the Department of Homeland Security to Address Risks GAO-06-996 September 2006 INTERAGENCY CONTRACTING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-996, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Impro... |
Date Sept. 26, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-1007 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2006 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives DEBT MANAGEMENT Backup Funding Options Would Enhance Treasury’s Resilience to a Financial Market Disruption GAO-06-1007 September 2006 DEBT MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-1007, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, House of R... |