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| Date July 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-716R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 15, 2008 The Honorable Arlen Specter Ranking Member Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate Subject: Financial Management: FBI Has Designed and Implemented Stronger Internal Controls over Sentinel Contractor Invoice Review and Equipment Purchases, but Additional Actions Are Needed Dear Senator Specter: In February 200... |
| Date July 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1003R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 15, 2008 The Honorable Bennie G. Thompson Chairman Committee on Homeland Security U.S. House of Representatives Subject: Emergency Management: GAO Responses to Post-hearing Questions for the Record Dear Mr. Chairman: On June 11, 2008, I testified before the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight on the Depa... |
| Date July 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-724 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate MEDICARE AND MEDICAID CMS and State Efforts to Interact with the Indian Health Service and Indian Tribes GAO-08-724 July 2008 MEDICARE AND MEDICAID Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-724, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability CMS and State Effor... |
| 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 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 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-712 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE Oversight of Rate Setting and Claims Settlement Practices GAO-08-712 June 2008 LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-712, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Oversight of Rate Setting and Claims Settlement Practices Why GA... |
| Date June 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-719 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE PART D Complaint Rates Are Declining, but Operational and Oversight Challenges Remain This report was changed as of 7/1/08 to add Appendix II, which is the agency comment letter that was inadvertently left out of the report. GAO-08-719 June 2008 MEDICARE PART D Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-7... |
| Date June 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-697 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters BANKRUPTCY REFORM Dollar Costs Associated with the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 GAO-08-697 June 2008 BANKRUPTCY REFORM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-697, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Dollar Costs Associated with the Bankru... |
| Date June 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-525 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters INFORMATION SECURITY
Federal Agency Efforts to Encrypt Sensitive Information Are Under Way, but Work Remains GAO-08-525 June 2008 INFORMATION SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-525, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal Agency Efforts to Encrypt Sensitiv... |
| Date June 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-180 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters HOMELAND SECURITY First Responders’ Ability to Detect and Model Hazardous Releases in Urban Areas Is Significantly Limited GAO-08-180 June 2008 HOMELAND SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-180, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability First Responders’ Ability t... |
| Date June 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-679 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION SCHOOLS Improving Interior’s Assistance Would Help Some Tribal Groups Implement Academic Accountability Systems GAO-08-679 June 2008 BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION SCHOOLS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-679, a report to congressional requesters. Accountability Integrity Reliabi... |
| Date June 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-655 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters AMERICAN SAMOA Issues Associated with Potential Changes to the Current System for Adjudicating Matters of Federal Law GAO-08-655 June 2008 AMERICAN SAMOA Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-655, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Issues Associated with Potential Change... |
| Date June 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-698 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters FAIR LENDING Race and Gender Data Are Limited for Nonmortgage Lending GAO-08-698 June 2008 FAIR LENDING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-698, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Race and Gender Data Are Limited for Nonmortgage Lending Why GAO Did This Study
The Feder... |
| Date June 26, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-854 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT Agencies Lack Policies and Guidance for Use of Key Authorities GAO-08-854 June 2008 DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-854, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Agencies Lack Policies and Guidance for Use of Key Authorities ... |
| 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-08-806 |
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... |
| Date June 23, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-589 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION Sharing Promising Practices and Fully Implementing Strategic Human Capital Planning Can Improve Management of Growing Workload GAO-08-589 Contents Letter Appendix I Obj... |
| Date June 23, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-678 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters YOUNG ADULTS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS Some States and Federal Agencies Are Taking Steps to Address Their Transition Challenges GAO-08-678 June 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-678, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability YOUNG ADULTS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS
S... |
| Date June 20, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-672 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate MARITIME SECURITY National Strategy and Supporting Plans Were Generally WellDeveloped and Are Being Implemented GAO-08-672 June 2008 MARITIME SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-672, a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, U.S. S... |
| Date June 19, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-539 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Federal Agencies Should Continue to Assist States to Address Gaps in Pandemic Planning GAO-08-539 June 2008 INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-539, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal Agencies Should Continue to Assist Stat... |
| Date June 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-437 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM Financial Challenges Underscore Need for Improved Oversight of Mitigation Programs and Key Contracts GAO-08-437 June 2008 NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-437, a report to the Rankin... |
| Date June 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-633 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Committees TELECOMMUNICATIONS FCC Needs to Improve Performance Management and Strengthen Oversight of the High-Cost Program GAO-08-633 June 2008 TELECOMMUNICATIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-633, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability FCC Needs to Improve Performance Managem... |
| Date June 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-694 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Committees LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY Long-Term Strategies Needed to Improve Security and Management Oversight GAO-08-694 June 2008 LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-694, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Long-Term Strategies Needed to Improv... |
| Date June 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-742 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL RECORDS National Archives and Selected Agencies Need to Strengthen E-Mail Management GAO-08-742 June 2008 FEDERAL RECORDS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-742, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability National Archives and Selected Agencies Need to Strengthen E-Ma... |
| Date June 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-684 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Committees FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY Property Conveyances between the District of Columbia and the Federal Government Await Completion, and Development Will Take Many Years GAO-08-684 June 2008 FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-684, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reli... |
| Date June 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-668 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS States Are Planning for Medical Surge, but Could Benefit from Shared Guidance for Allocating Scarce Medical Resources GAO-08-668 June 2008 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-668, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability States A... |
| Date June 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-662SP |
Title
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| Date June 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-618 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate MEDICARE Thousands of Medicare Providers Abuse the Federal Tax System GAO-08-618 June 2008 MEDICARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-618, a report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homela... |
| Date June 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-768 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Committees NATIONAL RESPONSE FRAMEWORK FEMA Needs Policies and Procedures to Better Integrate Non-Federal Stakeholders in the Revision Process GAO-08-768 June 2008 NATIONAL RESPONSE FRAMEWORK Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-768, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability FEMA Needs P... |
| Date June 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-868T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Observations on DHS’s Preparedness for Catastrophic Disasters
Statement of William O. Jenkins, Jr. Director Homel... |
| Date June 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-675 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters VA HEALTH CARE Ineffective Controls over Medical Center Billings and Collections Limit Revenue from ThirdParty Insurance Companies GAO-08-675 June 2008 VA HEALTH CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-675, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Ineffective Controls over ... |
| Date June 4, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-872T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives FEDERAL DISABILITY PROGRAMS Coordination Could Facilitate Better Data Collection to Assess the Status of People with... |
| Date June 4, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-875T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives COMBATING TERRORISM Guidance for State Department's Antiterrorism Assistance Program Is Limited and State Does Not Systematical... |
| 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-08-782T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, June 3, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Better Weapon Program Outcomes Require Discipline, Accountability, and Fundamental Changes in the Acquisition Environment
Statement of Katherine V. Schinasi, Managing Director Acquisition and So... |
| 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-08-603 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate PRIVACY Agencies Should Ensure That Designated Senior Officials Have Oversight of Key Functions GAO-08-603 May 2008 PRIVACY Highlights
Highlig... |
| Date May 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-615 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to Congressional Addressees DOD HEALTH CARE Mental Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Screening Efforts Implemented, but Consistent PreDeployment Medical Record Review Policies Needed GAO-08-615 May 2008 DOD HEALTH CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-615, a report to congressional addressees Accountability Integrity Reliability Men... |
| 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 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-634 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate PRISON CONSTRUCTION Clear Communication on the Accuracy of Cost Estimates and Project Changes Is Needed GAO-08-634 May 2008 PRISON CONSTRUCTION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-634, a report to the Subcommittee on Commer... |
| Date May 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-790R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 27, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: Military Personnel: DOD Needs Data to Determine if Active Duty Service Has an Impact on the Ability of Guard and Reservists to Maintain Their Civilian Professional Licenses or Certificates Since 2001, the Department of Defense (DOD) has relied on more than 600,000 members of the Natio... |
| Date May 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-561 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives VETERANS’ BENEFITS Increased Focus on Evaluation and Accountability Would Enhance Training and Performance Management for Claims Processors GAO-08-561 D May 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-561, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Veterans' Affairs... |
| 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 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-688T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT May 21, 2008 Testimony before the Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Endangered Species Act Decision Making
Statement of Robin M. Nazzaro, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-08-688T May 21, 2008 U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Highlig... |
| Date May 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-810T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives CHEMICAL ASSESSMENTS EPA’s New Assessment Process Will Further Limit the Productivity and Credibility of Its Integrated Risk Information System... |
| Date May 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-485 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE CONTRACTING Post-Government Employment of Former DOD Officials Needs Greater Transparency GAO-08-485 May 2008 DEFENSE CONTRACTING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-485, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Post-Government Employment of Former DOD Officials Needs... |
