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| Date June 20, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-819R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 20, 2008 The Honorable Tom Carper Chairman Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate Subject: Improper Payments: Responses to Posthearing Questions Related to Status of Agencies... |
| Date June 20, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-741 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives HIGHER EDUCATION Veteran Students Received Similar Amounts of Title IV Aid As Nonveterans but More Total Aid with GI Benefits GAO-08-741 Contents Letter Appendix I Briefing Slides on Title IV Aid 1 4 Appendix II ... |
| 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 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-727 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE IHS Mismanagement Led to Millions of Dollars in Lost or Stolen Property GAO-08-727 June 18, 2008 INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-727, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability IHS Mismanagement Led to Millions of Dollars in Lost... |
| Date June 17, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-748 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to the Secretary of the Treasury and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget FINANCIAL AUDIT Material Weaknesses in Internal Control over the Processes Used to Prepare the Consolidated Financial Statements of the U.S. Government GAO-08-748 June 2008 FINANCIAL AUDIT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-748, a report to the S... |
| Date June 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-836R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 16, 2008 Louise L. Roseman, Director Division of Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Subject: Federal Reserve Banks: Areas for Improvement in Information Security Controls Dear Ms. Roseman: In connection with fulfilling our requirement to audit the financial statements ... |
| Date June 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-907T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 12, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Finance, United States Senate INTERNATIONAL TRADE The United States Needs an Integrated Approach to Trade Preference Programs
Statement of Loren Yager Director, International Affairs and Trade GAO-08-907T June 2008 INTERNATIONAL TRADE Highl... |
| Date June 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-858T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 12, 2008 Testimony Before the House Committee on Natural Resources, Insular Affairs Subcommittee U.S. House of Representatives COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION U.S. Assistance to Palau, Accountability Over Assistance Provided, and Palau's Prospects For Economic Self-Sufficiency
Statement... |
| Date June 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-859T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Testimony Before the Insular Affairs Subcommittee, House Resources Committee, U.S. House of Representatives COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION Micronesia Faces Challenges to Achieving Compact Goals
Statement of David Gootnick, Director International Affairs and Trade GAO-08-859T Ma... |
| Date June 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-732 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Committees COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION Palau’s Use of and Accountability for U.S. Assistance and Prospects for Economic Self-Sufficiency GAO-08-732 June 2008 COMPACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-732, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Palau’s Use of... |
| Date June 5, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-847T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, June 5, 2008 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives FISCAL YEAR 2007 U.S. GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Sustained Improvement in Financial Management Is Crucial to ... |
| Date June 4, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-368R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 4, 2008 The Honorable Douglas H. Shulman Commissioner of Internal Revenue Subject: Management Report: Improvements Needed in IRS’s Internal Controls Dear Mr. Shulman: In November 2007, we issued our report on the results of our audit of the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) financial statements as of, and for the fiscal ye... |
| Date June 3, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-599 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Committees U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Mail-Related Recycling Initiatives and Possible Opportunities for Improvement GAO-08-599 June 2008 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-599, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Mail-Related Recycling Initiatives and Possible Opport... |
| Date May 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-641 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Science Has Kept Majority of Projects within Budget and on Schedule, but Funding and Other Challenges May Grow GAO-08-641 May 2008 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-641... |
| Date May 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-833T |
Title
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| Date May 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-842CG |
Title
Auditing and Advising in a Time of Transition 17th Biennial Forum of Government Auditors Philadelphia, PA May 21, 2008 Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of the United States
GAO-08-842CG Presentation Overview
• Upcoming transitions and GAO’s role • Common challenges confronting federal, state, and local governments • Implications of global developments GAO-08-842CG 2 Upcoming Trans... |
| Date May 20, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-711R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 20, 2008 Mr. Gregory Spencer Chairman, Financial Statement Audit Network Subject: Governmentwide Accounts Payable Dear Mr. Spencer: The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is required by the Government Management Reform Act of 1994 to audit the Consolidated Financial Statements of the U.S. Government (CFS).1 Certain materia... |
| Date May 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-715 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to the Congress FINANCIAL AUDIT Congressional Award Foundation’s Fiscal Years 2007 and 2006 Financial Statements GAO-08-715 a Contents Letter Auditor’s Report
Opinion on Financial Statements Opinion on Internal Control Compliance with Laws and Regulations Significant Matters Objectives, Scope, and Methodology Foundation’s Com... |
| Date May 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-558 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters CREDIT AND DEBIT CARDS Federal Entities Are Taking Actions to Limit Their Interchange Fees, but Additional Revenue Collection Cost Savings May Exist GAO-08-558 May 2008 CREDIT AND DEBIT CARDS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-558, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Fe... |
| Date May 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-772T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 15, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives DEFENSE CONTRACTING Progress Made in Implementing Defense Base Act Requirements, but Complete Information on Costs Is Lacking
Statement of John K. Needham, Director Acquisition and So... |
| Date May 1, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-717T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 1, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives HIGHER EDUCATION Multiple Higher Education Tax Incentives Create Opportunities for Taxpayers to Make Costly Mistakes
Statement of Michael Brostek Director, Tax ... |
| Date May 1, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-540T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:30 a.m. EDT May 1, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Capitol Security, Committee on House Administration, House of Representatives U.S. CAPITOL POLICE Status of Efforts to Address Prior GAO Recommendations on Administrative and Management Operations
Statement of: Richard M. Stana, Director Homeland Se... |
| Date April 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-707T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET REQUEST U.S. Government Accountability Office
Statement for the Record by Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of the United States GAO-08-707T Madam Chair and Members of t... |
| Date April 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-720CG |
Title
Working to Improve Accountability in an Evolving Environment 2008 Maryland Association of CPAs’ Government and Not-for-Profit Conference College Park, MD April 18, 2008 Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of the United States Presentation Outline
• Current and emerging fiscal challenges • Auditing and advising in a time of transition • Challenges and opportunities for the accountabil... |
| Date April 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-447SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, D.C. 20548-0001 Official Business Penalty for Private Use $300 Address Service Requested IMPROVING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS April 2008 GAO-08-447SP d08447SPcover-v2.indd 1 4/4/2008 5:41:08 AM April 2008 HIGHLIGHTS OF A FORUM Highlights
Highlights of a forum, GAO-08-447SP Accountability Integrity Reliability I... |
| Date April 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-649T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE TRAVEL SYSTEM Overview of Prior Reported Challenges Faced by DOD in Implementation and Utilization
Statement of McCoy Williams Managing Director F... |
| Date April 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-616T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, April 10, 2008 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET REQUEST U.S. Government Accountability Office
Statement of Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of the United States GAO-08-616T Madam... |
| Date April 3, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-650T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 3, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDICAID FINANCING Long-standing Concerns about Inappropriate State Arrangements Support Need for Improved Federal Oversight
Statement of James Cosgrove, Acting Director ... |
| Date April 1, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-612R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 1, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: Military Personnel: Better Debt Management Procedures and Resolution of Stipend Recoupment Issues Are Needed for Improved Collection of Medical Education Debts Military physicians and other health care professionals are needed to support operational forces during war or other militar... |
| Date April 1, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-461R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 1, 2008 The Honorable Christopher Cox Chairman U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Subject: Internal Control: Improvements Needed in SEC’s Accounting and Financial Reporting Process Dear Mr. Cox: On November 16, 2007, we issued our report1 on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) fiscal years 2007 and 2... |
| Date March 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-541 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to Congressional Committees FINANCIAL AUDIT Special Counsel Expenditures for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2007 GAO-08-541 a Contents Letter Auditor’s Report
Background Opinion on Statement of Expenditures Opinion on Internal Control Compliance with Laws and Regulations Objectives, Scope, and Methodology Agency Comments 1 ... |
| Date March 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-574T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:15 p.m. EDT Wednesday, March 12, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate HARDROCK MINING Information on Abandoned Mines and Value and Coverage of Financial Assurances on BLM Land
Statement of Robin M. Nazzaro, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-08-574T March... |
| Date March 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-560T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives MINERAL REVENUES Data Management Problems and Reliance on SelfReported Data for Compliance Efforts Put MMS Royalty Collections at Risk
Statement of Fr... |
| Date March 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-488T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY DHS Improved its RiskBased Grant Programs’ Allocation and Management Methods, But Measuring Programs’ Impact on National Capabilities Remains a... |
| Date March 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-569T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Testimony before the Subcommittees on Air and Land Forces, and Seapower and Expeditionary Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER Impact of Recent Decisions on Program Risks
Statement of Michael Sullivan, Director Acquisition and S... |
| Date March 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-388 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to Congressional Committees JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER Recent Decisions by DOD Add to Program Risks GAO-08-388 March 2008 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-388, a report to Congressional Committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Recent Decisions by DOD Add to Program Risks Why GAO Did This Study
The Joint Strik... |
| Date March 7, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-463 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to the Committee on Rules and Administration, U.S. Senate, and the Architect of the Capitol FINANCIAL AUDIT Senate Restaurants Revolving Fund for Fiscal Years 2007 and 2006 GAO-08-463 Contents Letter Appendix I Report on Audit of the U.S. Senate Restaurants Revolving Fund
Independent Auditor’s Report Balance Sheets Statements o... |
| Date March 7, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-443 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, and the Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives INTERNATIONAL TRADE U.S. Trade Preference Programs Provide Important Benefits, but a More Integrated Approach Would Better Ensure Programs Meet Shared Goals GAO-08-443 a March 2008 INTERNATIONAL TRADE Highli... |
| Date March 6, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-342 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE MANAGEMENT More Transparency Needed over the Financial and Human Capital Operations of the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization GAO-08-342 March 2008 DEFENSE MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-342, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliabilit... |
| Date March 6, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-584CG |
Title
The Maddy Institute California State University, Fresno Fresno, CA March 6, 2008 The Honorable David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States
GAO-08-584CG Composition of Federal Spending
1967
32% 1987
27% 28% 2007
29% 20% 45% 7% 14% 2%
Defense Net interest 14% 10% 9%
21% 21% 21% Social Security All other spending Medicare & Medicaid Source: GAO analysis of data from the Office of Managem... |
| Date March 5, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-583CG |
Title
University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business Berkeley, CA March 5, 2008 The Honorable David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States
GAO-08-583CG Composition of Federal Spending
1967
32% 1987
27% 28% 2007
29% 20% 45% 7% 14% 2%
Defense Net interest 14% 10% 9%
21% 21% 21% Social Security All other spending Medicare & Medicaid Source: GAO analysis of data from the Office of Ma... |
| Date Feb. 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-326 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to Congressional Committees FINANCIAL AUDIT American Battle Monuments Commission’s Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2007 and 2006 GAO-08-326 a February 2008 FINANCIAL AUDIT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-326, a report to Senate and House Committees on Veterans' Affairs Accountability Integrity Reliability American Batt... |
| Date Feb. 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-468R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 29, 2008 Ambassador John J. Danilovich Chief Executive Officer, Millennium Challenge Corporation Subject: Management Letter: Recommendations for Improvements to MCC’s Internal Controls and Policies on Premium Class Air Travel Dear Ambassador Danilovich: On September 28, 2007, GAO issued a report detailing our findings o... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-522T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, February 28, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives MEDICARE ADVANTAGE Higher Spending Relative to Medicare Fee-for-Service May Not Ensure Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs for Beneficiaries
Statement of James Cosgrove, Acting Dire... |
| Date Feb. 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-359 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE ADVANTAGE Increased Spending Relative to Medicare Fee-for-Service May Not Always Reduce Beneficiary Out-of-Pocket Costs GAO-08-359 February 2008 MEDICARE ADVANTAGE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-359, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Increased Spendi... |
| Date Feb. 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-321 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL USER FEES Substantive Reviews Needed to Align Port-Related Fees with the Programs They Support GAO-08-321 February 2008 FEDERAL USER FEES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-321, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Substantive Reviews Needed to Align Port-Re... |
| Date Feb. 19, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-507SP |
Title
PERFORMANCE PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 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. 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-457T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Progress Made in Implementation of Management and Mission Functions, but More Work Remains
Statement of David M. Walker Comptro... |
| Date Feb. 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-416 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to the Congress FINANCIAL AUDIT Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Funds’ 2007 and 2006 Financial Statements GAO-08-416 a February 2008 FINANCIAL AUDIT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-416, a report to the Congress Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Funds' 2007 and 2006 Financial Sta... |
| Date Feb. 7, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-298 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS DOD’s Practices and Processes for Multiyear Procurement Should Be Improved GAO-08-298 February 2008 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-298, a report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability DOD's... |
