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| 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 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 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-577R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 11, 2008 The Honorable John J. Danilovich Chief Executive Officer Millennium Challenge Corporation 875 Fifteenth Street NW Washington, D.C. 20005-2221 Subject: Millennium Challenge Corporation: Analysis of Compact Development and Future Obligations and Current Disbursements of Compact Assistance Dear Mr. Ambassador: The Mill... |
| Date March 26, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-391 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters ANTIDUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTIES Congress and Agencies Should Take Additional Steps to Reduce Substantial Shortfalls in Duty Collection GAO-08-391 March 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-391, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability ANTIDUMPING AND COUNTERVAILIN... |
| Date March 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-591R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
GAO’s Long-Term Fiscal Simulations Since 1992, GAO has published long-term fiscal simulations of what might happen to federal deficits and debt levels under varying policy assumptions. We developed our long-term model in response to a bipartisan request from Members of Congress who were concerned about the longterm effects of fiscal policy. Our ... |
| Date March 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-383 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives MEDIA OWNERSHIP Economic Factors Influence the Number of Media Outlets in Local Markets, While Ownership by Minorities and Women Appears Limited and Is Difficult to Assess GAO-08-383 March 2008 MEDIA OW... |
| Date March 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-604CG |
Title
Making Tough Budget Choices to Create a Better Future The Honorable David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States National Defense University Industrial College of the Armed Forces Ft. McNair, Washington, D.C. March 12, 2008
GAO-08-604CG The Case for Change
The federal government is on a “burning platform,” and the status quo way of doing business is unacceptable for a variety of re... |
| 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-08-584CG |
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 Jan. 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-410SP |
Title
Accrual and Cash Deficits Update for Fiscal Year 2007 How Did the Accrual and Cash Measures Change in Fiscal Year 2007?
The unified budget deficit—sometimes called the “cash deficit”—and the net operating cost— sometimes called the “accrual deficit”—are two key measures of the government’s annual fiscal position. The cash deficit provides information on the government’s current... |
| Date Jan. 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-411T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate LONG-TERM FISCAL OUTLOOK Action Is Needed to Avoid the Possibility of a Serious Economic Disruption in the Future
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-08-411T January 29, 2008 L... |
| Date Jan. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-153 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2008 Report to Congressional Committees IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION Better Data Needed to Assess Iraq’s Budget Execution GAO-08-153 January 2008 IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-153, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Better Data Needed to Assess Iraq’s Budget Execution Why GAO Did This... |
| Date Sept. 12, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1071 |
Title
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| Date July 27, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-763 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2007 Report to the Honorable James M. Inhofe, Ranking Member, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate ABOVEGROUND OIL STORAGE TANKS Observations on EPA’s Economic Analyses of Amendments to the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Rule GAO-07-763 July 2007 ABOVEGROUND OIL STORAGE TANKS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-... |
| Date July 20, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-881 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2007 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries and Coast Guard, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE Improved Economic Analysis and Evaluation Strategies Needed for Proposed Changes to Atlantic Large Whale Protection Plan GAO-07-881 July 2007 NATION... |
| Date July 18, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1080SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
GAO’s State and Local Fiscal Simulations For over a decade GAO has run longterm simulations showing that absent a change in policy, the combined effects of demographic changes and growing health care costs drive everincreasing federal deficits and debt levels. The Comptroller General has repeatedly warned that the current fiscal path of the fede... |
| Date June 22, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-705 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters CYBERCRIME Public and Private Entities Face Challenges in Addressing Cyber Threats GAO-07-705 June 2007 CYBERCRIME Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-705, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Public and Private Entities Face Challenges in Addressing Cyber Threats Why GA... |
| Date June 4, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-983R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
GAO’s Long-Term Fiscal Simulations
Since 1992, GAO has published long-term fiscal simulations of what might happen to federal deficits and debt levels under varying policy assumptions. GAO developed its long-term model in response to a bipartisan request from Members of Congress who were concerned about the long-term effects of fiscal policy. GA... |
| Date May 23, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-521 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION Improved Information and Practices May Enhance State Agency Earnings Outcomes for SSA Beneficiaries GAO-07-521 May 2007 VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-521, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Improved Information a... |
| Date May 23, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-894T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Testimony Before the Joint Economic Committee United States Congress ENERGY MARKETS Mergers and Other Factors That Influence Gasoline Prices
Statement of Thomas McCool, Director Applied Research and Methods Page 1 GAO-07-894T Energy Markets GAO-07-894T May 23, 2007 ENERGY MA... |
| Date May 22, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-902T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives ENERGY MARKETS Factors That Influence Gasoline Prices
Statement of Thomas McCool, Director Applied Research and Methods GAO-07-902T Page 1 GAO-07-902T ... |
| Date May 1, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-676R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 1, 2007 The Honorable Jeff Bingaman Chairman Committee on Energy & Natural Resources United States Senate The Honorable Nick J. Rahall II Chairman Committee on Natural Resources House of Representatives The Honorable Stevan Pearce Ranking Member Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Committee on Natural Resources House ... |
| Date Feb. 23, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-510R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO The Nation’s Long-Term Fiscal Outlook
January 2007 Update GAO’s Long-Term Fiscal Simulations
Since 1992, GAO has published long-term fiscal simulations of what might happen to federal deficits and debt levels under varying policy assumptions. GAO developed its long-term model in response to a bipartisan request from Members of Congress who wer... |
| Date Feb. 8, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-436T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, February 8, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS Serious Economic, Fiscal, and Accountability Challenges
Statement of Jeanette Franzel, Director Financial Management and Assurance GAO-07-436T Februar... |
| Date Jan. 24, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-343T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, January 24, 2007 Testimony before the Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives POVERTY IN AMERICA Consequences for Individuals and the Economy
Statement of Sigurd R. Nilsen, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GAO-07-343T January 2007 POVERTY... |
| Date Jan. 24, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-344 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters POVERTY IN AMERICA Economic Research Shows Adverse Impacts on Health Status and Other Social Conditions as well as the Economic Growth Rate GAO-07-344 January 2007 POVERTY IN AMERICA Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-344, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives A... |
| Date Jan. 22, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-341SP |
Title
Accrual and Cash Deficits Update for Fiscal Year 2006 How Did the Accrual and Cash Measures Change in Fiscal Year 2006?
The following pages update selected information in Understanding Similarities and Differences between Accrual and Cash Deficits (GAO-07-117SP) and should be read in conjunction with that document. Importantly, emphasis should not be placed on the precise numbers for either a sing... |
| Date Jan. 19, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-315 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters CRUDE OIL California Crude Oil Price Fluctuations Are Consistent with Broader Market Trends GAO-07-315 a January 2007 CRUDE OIL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-315, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability California Crude Oil Price Fluctuations Are Consistent with Br... |
| Date Dec. 12, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-119 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2006 Report to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate U.S. INSULAR AREAS Economic, Fiscal, and Financial Accountability Challenges GAO-07-119 December 2006 U.S. INSULAR AREAS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-119, a report to Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Econ... |
| Date Dec. 1, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-117SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Understanding Similarities
and Differences between Accrual and Cash Deficits GAO-07-117SP December 2006 United States Government Accountability Office Understanding Similarities
and Differences between Accrual and Cash Deficits GAO-07-117SP December 2006
Preface Two key measures that have been used as indicators of the government’s annual fiscal c... |
| Date Nov. 8, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-207R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 November 8, 2006 The Honorable Charles D. Nottingham Chairman Surface Transportation Board Subject: Freight Railroads: Highlights of GAO Report on Freight Rail Industry Performance, Competition, and Capacity Dear Mr. Chairman: Over 25 years ago, Congress transformed federal freight rail transportation policy. At that time, after a... |
| Date Oct. 18, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-97 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICAID Strategies to Help States Address Increased Expenditures during Economic Downturns GAO-07-97 October 2006 MEDICAID Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-97, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Strategies to Help States Address Increased Expenditures during Eco... |
| Date Oct. 6, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-94 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters FREIGHT RAILROADS Industry Health Has Improved, but Concerns about Competition and Capacity Should Be Addressed GAO-07-94 October 2006 FREIGHT RAILROADS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-94, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Industry Health Has Improved, but Conc... |
| Date Sept. 22, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-727 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2006 Report to Congressional Committees EMPOWERMENT ZONE AND ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PROGRAM Improvements Occurred in Communities, but the Effect of the Program Is Unclear GAO-06-727 a September 2006 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-727, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability EMPOWERMENT ZONE AND ENTERPRISE... |
| Date Sept. 22, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-734SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2006 Report to Congressional Committees EMPOWERMENT ZONE AND ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PROGRAM Survey of Round I Federal Enterprise Communities GAO-06-734SP a A United States Government Accountability Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Survey of Round I Federal Enterprise Communities This document presents the results of GAO’s survey of federal ... |
| Date Sept. 15, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-1077R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
GAO’s Long-Term Fiscal Simulations
Since 1992, GAO has published long-term fiscal simulations of what might happen to federal deficits and debt levels under varying policy assumptions. GAO developed its long-term model in response to a bipartisan request from Members of Congress who were concerned about the long-term effects of fiscal policy. In... |
| Date Sept. 13, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-920 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2006 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives U.S. AEROSPACE INDUSTRY Progress in Implementing Aerospace Commission Recommendations, and Remaining Challenges GAO-06-920 September 2006 U.S. AEROSPACE INDUSTRY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-... |
| Date Sept. 5, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-914 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2006 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE Actions Taken to Improve the Management of Utility Privatization, but Some Concerns Remain GAO-06-914 September 2006 DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-914, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Actions Taken to Improve ... |
| Date July 28, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-805 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2006 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION Compact Implementation Structures Are Being Established; Framework for Measuring Results Needs Improvement GAO-06-805 a July 2006 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-805, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate A... |
| Date July 28, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-718 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2006 Report to Congressional Committees BABY BOOM GENERATION Retirement of Baby Boomers Is Unlikely to Precipitate Dramatic Decline in Market Returns, but Broader Risks Threaten Retirement Security GAO-06-718 July 2006 BABY BOOM GENERATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-718, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Relia... |
| Date July 11, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-930T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, July 11, 2006 Testimony Before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate RENEWABLE ENERGY Increased Geothermal Development Will Depend on Overcoming Many Challenges
Statement of Jim Wells, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-06-930T July 11, 2006 RENEWA... |
| Date June 14, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-849T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 14, 2006 Testimony Before the Committee on Indian Affairs, U.S. Senate INDIANS’ ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION CLAIMS Calculations for the Crow Creek Sioux and Lower Brule Sioux Tribes Differ from Approach Used in Prior GAO Reports
Statement of Robin M. Nazzaro, Director Natural Resource... |
| Date May 24, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-629 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2006 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate RENEWABLE ENERGY Increased Geothermal Development Will Depend on Overcoming Many Challenges GAO-06-629 a May 2006 RENEWABLE ENERGY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-629, a report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Energy and Natural Resou... |
| Date May 19, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-517 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2006 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Indian Affairs, U.S. Senate INDIAN ISSUES Analysis of the Crow Creek Sioux and Lower Brule Sioux Tribes’ Additional Compensation Claims GAO-06-517 a May 2006 INDIAN ISSUES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-517, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Indian Affairs, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity ... |
| Date April 21, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-652SP |
Title
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| Date March 14, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-526T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Testimony Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate TELECOMMUNICATIONS Options for and Barriers to Spectrum Reform
Statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker, Director Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-06-526T March 14, 2006 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ... |
| Date Feb. 15, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-456T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Testimony Before the Budget Committee, House of Representatives 21ST CENTURY Addressing Long-Term Fiscal Challenges Must Include a Re-examination of Mandatory Spending
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-06-456T Mr. Chairman, Repres... |
| Date Feb. 13, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-420T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 8:30 a.m. CST Monday, February 13, 2006 Testimony Before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate NATURAL GAS Factors Affecting Prices and Potential Impacts on Consumers
Statement of Jim Wells, Director Natural Resources and Envir... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-276 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2006 Report to Congress MANDATORY SPENDING Using Budget Triggers to Constrain Growth GAO-06-276 a January 2006 MANDATORY SPENDING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-276, a report to Congress Accountability Integrity Reliability Using Budget Triggers to Constrain Growth Why GAO Did This Study
Prepared as part of GAO’s basic statutory respons... |
