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| Date Sept. 9, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-946 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUNDS Publicly Available Data on Sizes and Investments for Some Funds Are Limited GAO-08-946 September 2008 SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUNDS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-946, a report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Se... |
| Date Sept. 9, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-885 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters PRIVATE EQUITY Recent Growth in Leveraged Buyouts Exposed Risks That Warrant Continued Attention GAO-08-885 September 2008 PRIVATE EQUITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-885, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Recent Growth in Leveraged Buyouts Exposed Risks T... |
| Date Aug. 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-432 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate GRANTS MANAGEMENT Attention Needed to Address Undisbursed Balances in Expired Grant Accounts GAO-08-432 August 2008 GRANTS MANAGEMENT High... |
| Date Aug. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-781 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX PREPARERS Oregon’s Regulatory Regime May Lead to Improved Federal Tax Return Accuracy and Provides a Possible Model for National Regulation GAO-08-781 August 2008 TAX PREPARERS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-781, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Inte... |
| Date Aug. 14, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-654 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS Additional IRS Actions Could Help Taxpayers Facing Challenges in Complying with Key Tax Rules GAO-08-654 August 2008 INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-654, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrit... |
| Date Aug. 14, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-692 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS Guidance Needed to Better Inform Plans of the Challenges and Risks of Investing in Hedge Funds and Private Equity GAO-08-692 August 2008 DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-692, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliab... |
| Date Aug. 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-950 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate U.S. MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS Effective Tax Rates Are Correlated with Where Income Is Reported GAO-08-950 August 2008 U.S. MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-950, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Effective Tax... |
| Date Aug. 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-866 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DOD BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION Air Force’s Current Approach Increases Risk That Asset Visibility Goals and Transformation Priorities Will Not Be Achieved GAO-08-866 August 2008 DOD BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO... |
| Date Aug. 5, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1031 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to Congressional Committees STABILIZING AND REBUILDING IRAQ Iraqi Revenues, Expenditures, and Surplus GAO-08-1031 August 2008 STABILIZING AND REBUILDING IRAQ Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1031, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Iraqi Revenues, Expenditures, and Surplus Why GAO Did This S... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1056T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 31, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Improvements Needed in Design of Controls over Miscellaneous Obligations
Statement of Kay L. Daly, Acting Director Fi... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1069T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 31, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Indian Affairs, U.S. Senate INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE Mismanagement Led to Millions of Dollars in Lost or Stolen Property and Wasteful Spending
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz, Managing Director Forensic Audits and Special Investigations GAO-08-106... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1051T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 31, 2008 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 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OMB and Agencies Need to Improve Planning, Man... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-845 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate AIRLINE INDUSTRY Potential Mergers and Acquisitions Driven by Financial and Competitive Pressures GAO-08-845 July 2008 AIRLINE INDUSTRY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-845, a report to the Subcommittee ... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-933R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 31, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: TSA’s Explosives Detection Canine Program: Status of Increasing Number of Explosives Detection Canine Teams This report formally transmits the attached briefing in response to section 1307 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. The act requires the ... |
| Date July 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-415 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, U.S. Senate FOOD STAMP PROGRAM Options for Delivering Financial Incentives to Participants for Purchasing Targeted Foods GAO-08-415 July 2008 FOOD STAMP PROGRAM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-415, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and... |
| Date July 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1034T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Testimony Before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs, U.S. Senate TAX COMPLIANCE Businesses Owe Billions in Federal Payroll Taxes
Statement of Steven J. Sebastian, Director Financial Management and Assurance GAO-... |
| Date July 28, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-948R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 28, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: DOD Financial Management: Adjudication of Butterbaugh Claims for the Restoration of Annual Leave or Pay This report formally transmits the attached briefing in response to section 1045 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. The Act required GAO to review and ... |
| Date July 28, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-941R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 28, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: Financial Management: DOD’s Ability to Prevent, Identify, Investigate, and Report on Antideficiency Act Violations This report formally transmits the attached briefing in response to Senate Report No. 1 110-77, which accompanied the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Yea... |
| Date July 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-617 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to Congressional Committees TAX COMPLIANCE Businesses Owe Billions in Federal Payroll Taxes GAO-08-617 July 2008 TAX COMPLIANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-617, a report to Congressional Committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Businesses Owe Billions in Federal Payroll Taxes Why GAO Did This Study
GAO previously report... |
| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-779T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 24, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate CAYMAN ISLANDS Business Advantages and Tax Minimization Attract U.S. Persons and Enforcement Challenges Exist
Statement of Michael Brostek, Director Strategic Issues GAO-08-779T July 24, 2008 CAYMAN ISLANDS Highlights
H... |
| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-778 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate CAYMAN ISLANDS Business and Tax Advantages Attract U.S. Persons and Enforcement Challenges Exist GAO-08-778 July 2008 CAYMAN ISLANDS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-778, a report to the Chairman and Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountabilit... |
| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-957 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters TAX ADMINISTRATION Comparison of the Reported Tax Liabilities of Foreignand U.S.-Controlled Corporations, 1998-2005 GAO-08-957 July 2008 TAX ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-957, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Comparison of the Reported Tax Liabil... |
| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1028SP |
Title
Cayman Islands: Review of Cayman Islands and U.S. Laws Applicable to U.S. Persons’ Financial Activity in the Cayman Islands, (GAO-08-1028SP), an E-supplement to GAO-08-778, July 2008)
Read the Full Report: Cayman Islands: Business and Tax Advantages Attract U.S. Persons but Enforcement Challenges Exist (GAO-08-778) Background Information The Cayman Islands is a major center for financial activit... |
| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-888R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 24, 2008 Congressional Requesters Subject: Developing Countries: U.S. Financing for Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative Currently Experiencing a Shortfall A buildup of foreign debt throughout the 1970s and 1980s—combined with low growth, falling commodity prices, and other economic difficulties—left many poor countries wi... |
| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1022T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, July 24, 2008 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE USPS Has Taken Steps to Strengthen Network Realignment Planning and Accountability... |
| 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 |
Title
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| Date July 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-841R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 18, 2008 Congressional Requesters Subject: Superfund: Funding and Reported Costs of Enforcement and Administration Activities The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that one in four Americans lives within 3 miles of a hazardous waste site. To clean up these highly contaminated sites, the Congress established the ... |
| Date July 17, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-667 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters PBGC ASSETS Implementation of New Investment Policy Will Need Stronger Board Oversight GAO-08-667 July 2008 PBGC ASSETS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-667, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Implementation of New Investment Policy Will Need Stronger Board Oversigh... |
| Date July 17, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-681R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 17, 2008 The Honorable John D. Dingell Chairman The Honorable Joe Barton Ranking Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable Bart Stupak Chairman The Honorable John Shimkus Ranking Member Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives S... |
| 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 |
Title
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| Date July 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1000T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT July 16, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Rules and Administration, U.S. Senate U.S. CAPITOL POLICE Progress Made in Addressing Prior GAO Recommendations on Administrative and Management Operations
Statement of: Richard M. Stana, Director Homeland Security and Justice Kay Daly, Director Fina... |
| Date July 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-913 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, and the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives GULF OPPORTUNITY ZONE States Are Allocating Federal Tax Incentives to Finance Low-Income Housing and a Wide Range of Private Facilities GAO-08-913 July 2008 GULF OPPORTUNITY ZONE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-913, a report to ... |
| Date July 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-863R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 11, 2008 The Honorable Steven O. App Deputy to the Chairman and Chief Financial Officer Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation The Honorable John F. Bovenzi Deputy to the Chairman and Chief Operating Officer Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Subject: Management Report: Opportunities for Improvements in FDIC’s Internal Co... |
| Date July 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-744T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 10, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate SURFACE TRANSPORTATION Principles Can Guide Efforts to Restructure and Fund Federal Programs
Statement of Jayetta Z. Hecker, Director Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-08-744T July 10, 2008 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION Highl... |
| Date July 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-714 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate ARMY WORKING CAPITAL FUND Actions Needed to Reduce Carryover at Army Depots GAO-08-714 July 2008 ARMY WORKING CAPITAL FUND Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-714, a report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committe... |
| Date July 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1017CG |
Title
Preparing the Accountability Profession for 21st Century Challenges The Institute of Internal Auditors 2008 International Conference San Francisco, CA July 7, 2008 Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of the United States
GAO-08-1017CG Presentation Outline
• Many dynamics shaping our environment • Gauging current and emerging challenges • Strengthening the accountability profession to: ... |
| Date July 7, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-750 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY New Loan Guarantee Program Should Complete Activities Necessary for Effective and Accountable Program Management GAO-08-750 July 2008 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-750, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability New Loan Guarante... |
| Date July 2, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-619 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS A Knowledge-Based Funding Approach Could Improve Major Weapon System Program Outcomes GAO-08-619 July 2008 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-619, a report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability A Kn... |
| Date July 2, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-693 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Status of GAO Financial Audit and Related Financial Management Report Recommendations GAO-08-693 July 2008 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-693, a report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue Accountability Integrity Reliability Status of GA... |
| Date June 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-703SP |
Title
June 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-703SP, a CBO, GAO and JCT forum Accountability Integrity Reliability HIGHLIGHTS OF A JOINT FORUM ON TAX COMPLIANCE
Options for Improvement and Their Budgetary Potential Why CBO, GAO and JCT Convened This Forum
The tax gap—the difference between the tax amounts taxpayers pay voluntarily and on time and what they should pay under the law—has been a long... |
| Date June 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-852 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Committees HOMELAND SECURITY DHS Risk-Based Grant Methodology Is Reasonable, But Current Version’s Measure of Vulnerability is Limited GAO-08-852 June 2008 HOMELAND SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-852, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability DHS Risk-Based Grant Methodo... |
| 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 26, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-739R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 26, 2008 The Honorable Robert C. Byrd Chairman The Honorable Thad Cochran Ranking Member Subcommittee on Homeland Security Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable David E. Price Chairman The Honorable Harold Rogers Ranking Member Subcommittee on Homeland Security Committee on Appropriations House of Rep... |
| Date June 26, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-926T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, June 26, 2008 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 FISCAL YEAR 2007 U.S. GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Sustained Impro... |
| Date June 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-923T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives MILITARY CONSTRUCTION Kaiserslautern Military Community Center Project Continues to Experience Problems
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz, Managing Director Forensic Audits and Special I... |
| Date June 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-745 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Committees COAST GUARD Change in Course Improves Deepwater Management and Oversight, but Outcome Still Uncertain GAO-08-745 June 2008 COAST GUARD Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-745, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Change in Course Improves Deepwater Management and Oversig... |
| Date June 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-806 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters COMBATING TERRORISM Increased Oversight and Accountability Needed over Pakistan Reimbursement Claims for Coalition Support Funds GAO-08-806 June 2008 COMBATING TERRORISM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-806, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Increased Oversight and... |
| Date June 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-932T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives COMBATING TERRORISM U.S. Oversight of Pakistan Reimbursement Claims for Coalition Support Funds
Statement of Charles Michael John... |
