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| Date Sept. 1, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-762G |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Exposure Draft BENEFIT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Checklist for Reviewing Systems under the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act GAO-02-762G a ______________________________________________________________________________ PREFACE ______________________________________________________________________________ September 2002 The Federal Fina... |
| Date Aug. 16, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-764 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters WATER INFRASTRUCTURE Information on Financing, Capital Planning, and Privatization GAO-02-764 Contents Letter Executive Summary
Purpose Background Results in Brief Principal Findings Agency Comments 1 2 2 4 4 6 9 10 11 13 15 16 17 Chapter 1 Introduction
Federal, State, and Local Entities Play Important Roles... |
| Date Aug. 9, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-749 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2002 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Coordinated Approach Needed to Address the Government’s Improper Payments Problems GAO-02-749 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Objectives, Scope, and Methodology Agency Financial Statements Provide Limited Information on F... |
| Date Aug. 9, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-908 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2002 Report to Congressional Committees CUSTOMS SERVICE MODERNIZATION Third Expenditure Plan Meets Legislative Conditions, but Cost Estimating Improvements Needed GAO-02-908 a United States General Accounting Office August 2002 G A O
Accountability Integrity Reliability Highlights
Why GAO Did This Study
The U.S. Customs Service has begun a multiye... |
| Date July 31, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-747 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters CANCELED DOD APPROPRIATIONS Improvements Made but More Corrective Actions Are Needed GAO-02-747 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Reversing Illegal and Otherwise Improper Adjustments Revealed Additional Accounting Problems Illegal or Otherwise Improper Adjustments Continued during Fiscal Year 2001 Contract Re... |
| Date July 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-970T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 25, 2002 Testimony
Before the Committee on Indian Affairs, U.S. Senate INDIAN TRUST FUNDS Individual Indian Accounts
Statement of McCoy Williams, Director Financial Management and Assurance GAO-02-970T Mr. Chairmen and Members of the Committee: I am pleased to be here today to summarize previ... |
| Date July 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-962T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EDT Thursday July 25, 2002 SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME Status of Efforts to Improve Overpayment Detection and Recovery
Statement of Robert E. Robertson, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Secu... |
| Date July 19, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-680 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate MULTIFAMILY HOUSING Improvements Needed in HUD’s Oversight of Lenders That Underwrite FHAInsured Loans GAO-02-680 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background HUD Had Reasonable Assurance that MAP Lenders Met Requirem... |
| Date July 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-912R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 July 15, 2002 The Honorable John McCain Ranking Minority Member Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate Subject: Financial Management: Amtrak’s Route Profitability Schedules Need Improvement Dear Senator McCain: Each year, Amtrak must provide an Annual Operations Report to the Congress1 that shows revenu... |
| Date July 10, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-773 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Chairwoman, Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives MORTGAGE FINANCING Changes in the Performance of FHA-Insured Loans GAO-02-773 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Early Performance of FHA Loans Originated during the Late 1990s Has Declined Slightly P... |
| Date June 28, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-521 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to Congressional Committees OFHEO’S RISKBASED CAPITAL STRESS TEST Incorporating New Business Is Not Advisable GAO-02-521 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background New Business Has a Substantial Impact on the Enterprises’ Financial Health, Level of Risks, and Capital Adequacy Incorporating New Business Assumptions Is Difficult and I... |
| Date June 26, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-877T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 26, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives SINGLE AUDIT Single Audit Act Effectiveness Issues
Statement of Sally E. Thompson Director, Financial Management... |
| Date June 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-873T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives DOD MANAGEMENT Examples of Inefficient and Ineffective Business Processes
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz Director, Financial Man... |
| Date June 20, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-623 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives AIR FORCE DEPOT MAINTENANCE Management Improvements Needed for Backlog of Funded Contract Maintenance Work GAO-02-623 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Reported Carryover Exceeded DOD Standard but Is Unreliable and Understated Caus... |
| Date June 19, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-845T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2002 Testimony
Before the Committee on the Budget House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY Long-Term Financing Shortfall Drives Need for Reform
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-02-845T a Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: Thank you for invitin... |
| Date June 13, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-706T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2002 MEDICAID FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Better Oversight of State Claims for Federal Reimbursement Needed
Statement of Linda M.... |
| Date June 10, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-589 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to the Commanding General, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers INFORMATION SECURITY Corps of Engineers Making Improvements, But Weaknesses Continue GAO-02-589 a A United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 June 10, 2002 Lt. General Robert B. Flowers, USA Commanding U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Dear General Flowers: In connec... |
| Date June 6, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-791T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 6, 2002 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Effective Implementation of FFMIA Is Key to Providing Reliable, Useful, and Timely Data
State... |
| Date June 4, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-784T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives DOD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Important Steps Underway But Reform Will Require a Long-term Commitment
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz D... |
| Date May 31, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-655 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate CIVIL FINES AND PENALTIES DEBT Review of U.S. Customs Service’s Management and Collection Processes GAO-02-655 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Scope and Methodology Background Broker’s Bankruptcy Is the Primary R... |
| Date May 30, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-636 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to the Honorable Richard H. Baker, House of Representatives TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY Information on Benchmarking and Electricity Rates GAO-02-636 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Objectives, Scope, and Methodology TVA Has Used Benchmarking to Make Changes and Identify Other Potential Areas for Improvement TVA’s Electricit... |
| Date May 13, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-694T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation and Federal Services, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery At 10:00 a.m. EDT Monday, May 13, 2002 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Moving Forward on Financial and Transformation Challenges
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States G... |
| Date May 10, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-719R |
Title
Comptroller General of the United States United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 10, 2002 The Honorable Daniel K. Akaka Chairman, Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services Committee on Governmental Affairs United States Senate The Honorable George V. Voinovich Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services Comm... |
| Date May 3, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-742R |
Title
Comptroller General of the United States United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 3, 2002 The Honorable Paul S. Sarbanes Chairman, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs United States Senate Subject: Accounting Profession: Oversight, Auditor Independence, and Financial Reporting Issues Dear Mr. Chairman: This letter responds to your recent request that we provide ... |
| Date May 2, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-289T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, May 2, 2002 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Agency Must Position Itself Now to Meet Profound Challenges
Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security Is... |
| Date April 17, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-632T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery 10:30 a.m., EDT Wednesday, April 17, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL Management and Accountability Framework Needed to Lead and Execute Change
Statement for the Record by J. Christopher Mihm Director, Strategic Issues GAO-02-632T a Mr. ... |
| Date April 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-619T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m., EDT Monday April 15, 2002 TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS Continues to Face Management Challenges in its Business Practices and Modernization Effort... |
| Date April 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-398 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to the Honorable Ron Wyden U.S. Senate INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Amtrak Needs to Improve Its Decisionmaking Process for Its Route and Service Proposals GAO-02-398 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Status of the Growth Strategy Amtrak Overestimated Expected Mail and Express Revenue Amtrak Encountered Substantial Difficulties in ... |
| Date April 10, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-504R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 April 10, 2002 The Honorable Ernest Hollings Chairman The Honorable John McCain Ranking Minority Member Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate The Honorable Sherwood L. Boehlert Chairman The Honorable Ralph Hall Ranking Minority Member Committee on Science House of Representatives Subject: NASA: Complianc... |
| Date April 10, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-513T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Select Education, Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives EDUCATION FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Weak Internal Controls Led to Instances of Fraud and Other Improper Payments
Statement of Linda Calbom Director, Financial Management ... |
| Date April 9, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-599T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives U.S. GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FY 2001 Results Highlight the Continuing Need to Accelerate Federal Financial Ma... |
| Date March 28, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-406 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters EDUCATION FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Weak Internal Controls Led to Instances of Fraud and Other Improper Payments GAO-02-406 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Objectives, Scope, and Methodology Controls over Grants Disbursement Process Failed to Detect Certain Improper Payments Controls Over Third Party... |
| Date March 20, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-537T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, House Committee on Government Reform DOD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Integrated Approach, Accountability, Transparency, and Incentives Are Keys to Effective Reform
Statement of Gr... |
| Date March 20, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-551T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2002 NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION Leadership and Systems Needed to Effect Financial Management Improvements
State... |
| Date March 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-376 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2002 Report to the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives SINGLE AUDIT Survey of CFO Act Agencies GAO-02-376 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Objectives, Scope, and Methodology Background Single Audit Processes in Place but Use of Result... |
| Date March 6, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-497T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2002 DOD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Integrated Approach, Accountability, Transparency, and Incentives Are Keys to Effective Reform
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the... |
| Date March 5, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-494SP |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO March 2002 By the Comptroller General of the United States HIGHLIGHTS OF GAO’S CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FORUM GAO-02-494SP a Comptroller General of the United States United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 March 5, 2002 Subject: Highlights of GAO’s Corporate Governance, Transparency, and Accountabilit... |
| Date March 1, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-390 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2002 Report to Congressional Committees FINANCIAL AUDIT American Battle Monuments Commission’s Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2001 and 2000 GAO-02-390 a Contents Letter Auditor’s Report
Opinion on Financial Statements Opinion on Internal Control Reportable Condition Compliance with Laws and Regulations Consistency of Other Information Ob... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-300 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO February 2002 Report to the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives MEDICAID FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Better Oversight of State Claims for Federal Reimbursement Needed GAO-02-300 a Contents Letter Results in Brief Background Objectives, Scope, and Me... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-355 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Deteriorating Financial Outlook Increases Need for Transformation GAO-02-355 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background USPS’s Deteriorating Financial Results and Outlook Transformation Required to Make USPS Financially Viable USPS Needs to Reassess Structural Issues and Take Actio... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-480T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Senate Finance Committee For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 27, 2002 PRIVATE PENSIONS Key Issues to Consider Following the Enron Collapse
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-02-480T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: I am pleased to be here today to provide... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-467T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2002 BUDGET ISSUES Long-Term Fiscal Challenges
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-02-467T Chairman Conrad, Ranking Member Domenici, and Members of the Committee: I am pleased to return this y... |
| Date Feb. 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-303 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to Congressional Requester PAYMENT SYSTEMS Central Bank Roles Vary, but Goals Are the Same GAO-02-303 a Contents Letter Results in Brief Background Core Principles Establishes Internationally Accepted Policy Objectives That, Along with National Law, Guide Central Bank Involvement in Payment Systems Central Banks Are Involved in the O... |
| Date Feb. 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-439T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery 10:30 a.m. EST Friday February 15, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives MANAGING FOR RESULTS Next Steps to Improve the Federal Government’s Management and Performance
Statement of J. Christophe... |
| Date Jan. 18, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-230 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO January 2002 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate BEST PRACTICES Taking a Strategic Approach Could Improve DOD’s Acquisition of Services GAO-02-230 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Leading Companies Applied a Strategic Approach to Acquiring Service... |
| Date Dec. 21, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-130 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2001 Report to the Secretary of the Senate FINANCIAL AUDIT U.S. Senate Stationery Room Revolving Fund’s Fiscal Year 2000 Financial Statement GAO-02-130 a Contents Letter Auditor’s Report
Opinion on the Financial Statement Opinion on Internal Control Compliance With Laws and Regulations Objectives, Scope, and Methodology Management’s Commen... |
| Date Dec. 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-126G |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2001 Financial Management and Assurance FINANCIAL AUDIT GUIDE Auditing the Statement of Budgetary Resources GAO-02-126G a Contents Preface Introduction
Using This Guide Other Matters Related to This Guide 1 3 3 4 Appendix I SBR Preparation and Linkage to the President’s Budget 5 Appendix II Linkage Between SBR and the President’s Budget 8 Ap... |
| Date Dec. 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-171G |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2001 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS Checklist for Reviewing Systems Under the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act GAO-02-171G ______________________________________________________________________________ PREFACE ______________________________________________________________________________ December 2001 The Federal Financial ... |
| Date Oct. 4, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-87 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Report to Congressional Committees NATIONAL PARKS Significant Progress Made in Preserving the Presidio and Attaining Financial Self-Sufficiency GAO-02-87 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background The Presidio Trust Has Made Significant Progress in Preserving, Protecting, and Improving the Presidio Implementation Plan and Financial Projecti... |
| Date Oct. 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-46T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Monday October 1, 2001 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS Factors to Consider When Deliberating Governmental Use as a Real Property Management Tool
Statement of Bernard L. Ungar Direct... |
