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| Date July 12, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1075T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, July 12, 2007 Testimony before the Subcommittee on State, Local, and Private Sector Preparedness and Integration, Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs, U.S. Senate CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE Sector Plans Complete and Sector Councils Evolving
Statement of Eileen R. Larence, D... |
| Date July 11, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-816 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2007 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE Additional HHS Assistance Needed to Help States Reduce the Proportion in Care GAO-07-816 July 2007 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-816, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives Acco... |
| Date July 11, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-753 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2007 Report to Congressional Committees RETIREMENT DECISIONS Federal Policies Offer Mixed Signals about When to Retire GAO-07-753 July 2007 RETIREMENT DECISIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-753, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal Policies Offer Mixed Signals about When to Retire Why GAO Did Th... |
| Date July 10, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-706R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 10, 2007 The Honorable Bennie G. Thompson Chairman Committee on Homeland Security House of Representatives The Honorable Sheila Jackson-Lee Chairwoman Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection Committee on Homeland Security House of Representatives Subject: Critical Infrastructure Protection: Secto... |
| Date June 29, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1047T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Friday, June 29, 2007 Testimony before the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives HIGHER EDUCATION Challenges in Attracting International Students to the United States and Implications for Global Competitivenes... |
| Date June 29, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-273 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE CONTRACTING Improved Insight and Controls Needed over DOD’s Time-andMaterials Contracts GAO-07-273 June 2007 DEFENSE CONTRACTING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-273, a report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Improved Insig... |
| Date June 29, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-829R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 29, 2007 The Honorable Nick J. Rahall, II Chairman Committee on Natural Resources House of Representatives The Honorable Madeleine Z. Bordallo Chairwoman Subcommittee on Fisheries Wildlife and Oceans Committee on Natural Resources House of Representatives The Honorable Ron Kind House of Representatives Subject: U.S. Fish and ... |
| Date June 28, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-703 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFINED BENEFIT PENSIONS Conflicts of Interest Involving High Risk or Terminated Plans Pose Enforcement Challenges GAO-07-703 June 2007 DEFINED BENEFIT PENSIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-703, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Conflicts of Interest Involving ... |
| Date June 28, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-734 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE ULTRASOUND PROCEDURES Consideration of Payment Reforms and Technician Qualification Requirements GAO-07-734 June 2007 MEDICARE ULTRASOUND PROCEDURES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-734, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Consideration of Payment Reforms an... |
| Date June 28, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1016T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 28, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives FOREST SERVICE Vegetation Management Projects Approved during Calendar Years 2003 through 2005 Using Categorical Exclusions
Statement of R... |
| Date June 26, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1050T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, June 26, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE Medicare Should Pay a Bundled Rate for All ESRD Items and Services
Statement for the Record of A. Bruce Steinwald Director, Health Care GAO-07-1050T Mr.... |
| Date June 25, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-432 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Lack of Accountability and Weak Internal Controls Leave NASA Equipment Vulnerable to Loss, Theft, and Misuse GAO-07-432 June 2007 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-432, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Science... |
| 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 20, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-718 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION DOT Could Take Further Actions to Address Intermodal Barriers GAO-07-718 June 2007 INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-718, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructu... |
| Date June 18, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-678 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters FINANCIAL REGULATORS Agencies Have Implemented Key Performance Management Practices, but Opportunities for Improvement Exist GAO-07-678 a June 2007 FINANCIAL REGULATORS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-678, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Agencies Have Implemente... |
| Date June 15, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-844 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters VETERANS AFFAIRS Continued Focus on Critical Success Factors Is Essential to Achieving Information Technology Realignment GAO-07-844 June 2007 VETERANS AFFAIRS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-844, a report to congressional requesters. Accountability Integrity Reliability Continued Focus on Critical Succ... |
| Date June 15, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-752 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS Federal Actions Could Further Decrease Availability in Public Records, though Other Vulnerabilities Remain GAO-07-752 Contents Letter
Conclusions Recommendations for Executive Action Agency Comm... |
| Date June 14, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-989T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 14, 2007 Testimony before the Joint Economic Committee WOMEN AND LOWSKILLED WORKERS Efforts in Other Countries to Help These Workers Enter and Remain in the Workforce
Statement of Kay E. Brown, Acting Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GAO-07-989T June 14, 200... |
| Date June 14, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-817 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters WOMEN AND LOWSKILLED WORKERS Other Countries’ Policies and Practices That May Help These Workers Enter and Remain in the Labor Force GAO-07-817 June 2007 WOMEN AND LOW-SKILLED WORKERS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-817, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Other C... |
| Date June 13, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-716 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters CREDIT DERIVATIVES Confirmation Backlogs Increased Dealers’ Operational Risks, but Were Successfully Addressed after Joint Regulatory Action GAO-07-716 June 2007 CREDIT DERIVATIVES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-716, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Confirmati... |
| Date June 12, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-985T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, June 12, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives HUMAN CAPITAL Bonuses to Senior Executives at the Department of Veterans Affairs
Statement of J. Christopher Mihm Managing Director, Strategic I... |
| Date June 8, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-773R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 8, 2007 The Honorable James L. Oberstar Chairman The Honorable John L. Mica Ranking Republican Member Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives The Honorable Jerry F. Costello Chairman The Honorable Thomas E. Petri Ranking Republican Member Subcommittee on Aviation Committee on Transportation and... |
| Date June 8, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-713 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters BIOFUELS DOE Lacks a Strategic Approach to Coordinate Increasing Production with Infrastructure Development and Vehicle Needs GAO-07-713 June 2007 BIOFUELS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-713, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability DOE Lacks a Strategic Approach to Coo... |
| Date May 31, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-549 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2007 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives MILITARY OPERATIONS Actions Needed to Improve DOD’s Stability Operations Approach and Enhance Interagency Planning GAO-07-549 May 2007 MILITARY OPERATIONS Highlights
Highlights of GA... |
| Date May 25, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-732R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 25, 2007 The Honorable James H. Billington Librarian of Congress United States Library of Congress Subject: Internal Control: Improvements Needed in the Library of Congress’ Capitol Preservation Fund–Related Internal Controls Dear Dr. Billington: On March 13, 2007, we issued our report1 on our audit of the Capitol Preserva... |
| Date May 23, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-896T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, U.S. Senate INTERNET ACCESS TAX MORATORIUM Revenue Impacts Will Vary by State
Statement of James R. White Director, Tax Issues Strategic Issues GAO-07-896T May 23, 2007 INTERNET ACCESS TAX MORATORIUM Hi... |
| Date May 22, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-898T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives PEDIATRIC DRUG RESEARCH The Study and Labeling of Drugs for Pediatric Use under the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act
Statement of Marcia Crosse Director, Health Care G... |
| Date May 18, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-351 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2007 Report to the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation INFORMATION SECURITY Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Needs to Sustain Progress Improving Its Program GAO-07-351 May 2007 INFORMATION SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-351, a report to the Chief Financial Officer and Chief ... |
| Date May 18, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-692R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 18, 2007 The Honorable Mark W. Everson Commissioner of Internal Revenue Subject: Management Report: IRS’s First-Year Implementation of the Requirements of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Revised Circular No. A-123 Dear Mr. Everson: This letter summarizes our review of the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) impl... |
| Date May 18, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-631 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2007 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE BUDGET Trends in Operation and Maintenance Costs and Support Services Contracting GAO-07-631 May 2007 DEFENSE BUDGET Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-631, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Trends in Operation and Maintenance Costs and Support Services Contra... |
| Date May 17, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-842T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 17, 2007 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate DOD PERSONNEL CLEARANCES Delays and Inadequate Documentation Found for Industry P... |
| Date May 17, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-653 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2007 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate FEDERAL RESEARCH Policies Guiding the Dissemination of Scientific Research from Selected Agencies Should Be Clarified and Better Communicated GAO-07-653 May 2007 FEDERAL RESEARCH Highlights
Highlights of GAO-0... |
| Date May 16, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-478 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2007 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives WATERS AND WETLANDS Corps of Engineers Needs to Ensure That Permit Decisions Made Using Funds from Nonfederal Public Entities Are Transparent and Impartial GAO-07-478 May 2007 WATERS AND WETLANDS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-478, a report t... |
| Date May 16, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-704R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 16, 2007 Subject: MSHA’s Revised Hiring Process Has Improved the Agency’s Recruiting Efforts, but Its Human Capital Strategic Plan Does Not Adequately Project or Address Its Future Workforce Needs Congressional Requesters In 2003, GAO recommended that the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) develop a plan for addr... |
| Date May 16, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-586 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2007 Report to Congressional Committees CONSUMER PROTECTION Some Improvements in Federal Oversight of Household Goods Moving Industry Since 2001, but More Action Needed to Better Protect Individual Consumers GAO-07-586 May 2007 CONSUMER PROTECTION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-586, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrit... |
| Date May 15, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-850T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, May 15, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. House of Representatives CHILD WELFARE Additional Federal Action Could Help States Address Challenges in Providing Services to Children and Families
Statement of Corneli... |
| Date May 14, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-733 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2007 Report to Congressional Committees DOD BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Progress Continues to Be Made in Establishing Corporate Management Controls, but Further Steps Are Needed GAO-07-733 May 2007 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-733, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability DOD BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATIO... |
| Date May 1, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-778T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, May 1, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives BANKRUPTCY REFORM Value of Credit Counseling Requirement Is Not Clear
Statement of Yvonne D. Jones, Director Financial Markets and Community Investment ... |
| Date April 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-593R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 30, 2007 The Honorable Bernard Sanders United States Senate Subject: Information on Selected Issues Concerning Banking Activities Dear Senator Sanders: This letter responds to your request for information on (1) selected federal expenditures, policies, and programs that affect the U.S. banking industry and (2) certain bankin... |
| Date April 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-657 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters PRIVACY Lessons Learned about Data Breach Notification GAO-07-657 a April 2007 PRIVACY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-657, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Lessons Learned about Data Breach Notification Why GAO Did This Study
A May 2006 data breach at the Depar... |
| Date April 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-319 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters NIH CONFLICT OF INTEREST Recusal Policies for Senior Employees Need Clarification GAO-07-319 April 2007 NIH CONFLICT OF INTEREST Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-319, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Recusal Policies for Senior Employees Need Clarification Why GA... |
| Date April 27, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-361 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2007 Report to Congressional Addressees 2010 CENSUS Census Bureau Should Refine Recruiting and Hiring Efforts and Enhance Training of Temporary Field Staff GAO-07-361 April 2007 2010 CENSUS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-361, a report to congressional addresses Accountability Integrity Reliability Census Bureau Should Refine Recruiting and ... |
| Date April 27, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-522 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters DHS PRIVACY OFFICE Progress Made but Challenges Remain in Notifying and Reporting to the Public GAO-07-522 April 2007 DHS PRIVACY OFFICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-522, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Progress Made but Challenges Remain in Notifying and Re... |
| Date April 26, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-688R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 26, 2007 The Honorable Carl Levin Chairman The Honorable John McCain Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services United States Senate The Honorable Ike Skelton Chairman The Honorable Duncan L. Hunter Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Defense Budget: Review of DOD’s Report on Budget... |
| Date April 26, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-795T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, April 26, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight, House Committee on Foreign Affairs U.S. PUBLIC DIPLOMACY Strategic Planning Efforts Have Improved, but Agencies Face Significant Implementation Challenges
Statement of Jess T. For... |
| Date April 16, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-579 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2007 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate IRS EMERGENCY PLANNING Headquarters Plans Supported Response to 2006 Flooding, but Additional Guidance Could Improve All Hazard Preparedness GAO-07-579 April 2007 IRS EMERGENCY PLANNING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-579, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Sena... |
| Date April 12, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-529 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2007 Report to Congressional Committees CUSTOMS REVENUE Customs and Border Protection Needs to Improve Workforce Planning and Accountability GAO-07-529 April 2007 CUSTOMS REVENUE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-529, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Customs and Border Protection Needs to Improve Workfo... |
| Date April 12, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-590R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 12, 2007 Congressional Requesters: Subject: Oil and Gas Royalties: Royalty Relief Will Cost the Government Billions of Dollars but Uncertainty Over Future Energy Prices and Production Levels Make Precise Estimates Impossible at this Time Oil and gas from federal lands and waters is critical to meeting the nation’s energy n... |
| Date April 6, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-203 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters BANKRUPTCY REFORM Value of Credit Counseling Requirement Is Not Clear GAO-07-203 April 2007 BANKRUPTCY REFORM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-203, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Value of Credit Counseling Requirement Is Not Clear Why GAO Did This Study
The Ban... |
| Date March 28, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-193 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2007 Report to Congressional Committees DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Better Planning Would Improve OSHA’s Efforts to Protect Workers’ Safety and Health in Disasters GAO-07-193 March 2007 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-193, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Better Planning Would Impr... |
