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Date Feb. 23, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-308R Title

DHS: Organizational Structure and Resources for Providing Health Care to Immigration Detainees

Reports and Testimonies

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 23, 2009 The Honorable Robert C. Byrd Chairman Subcommittee on Homeland Security Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable David Price Chairman Subcommittee on Homeland Security Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Subject: DHS: Organizational Structure and Resources for Providing ...

Date Feb. 20, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-392R Title

Government Printing Office: Issues Faced in Obtaining a New Facility

Reports and Testimonies

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 20, 2009 The Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton Chairwoman Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives Subject: Government Printing Office: Issues Faced in Obtaining a New Facility Dear Madam Chairwoman: The main ...

Date Feb. 20, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-300 Title

Defense Management: DOD Needs to Increase Attention on Fuel Demand Management at Forward-Deployed Locations

Reports and Testimonies

United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2009 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE MANAGEMENT DOD Needs to Increase Attention on Fuel Demand Management at Forward-Deployed Locations GAO-09-300 a February 2009 DEFENSE MANAGEMENT Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-300, a report to the Subcommittee on Readiness, ...

Date Feb. 20, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-245 Title

Nonprescription Drugs: Considerations Regarding a Behind-the-Counter Drug Class

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS Considerations Regarding a Behind-the-Counter Drug Class GAO-09-245 February 2009 NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-245, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Considerations Regarding a Behind-the-Counter Drug Class Why ...

Date Feb. 20, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-252 Title

State Children's Health Insurance Program: CMS Should Improve Efforts to Assess whether SCHIP Is Substituting for Private Insurance

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2009 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate STATE CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM CMS Should Improve Efforts to Assess whether SCHIP Is Substituting for Private Insurance GAO-09-252 February 2009 Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-252, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity ...

Date Feb. 20, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-181 Title

Defense Management: Actions Needed to Address Stakeholder Concerns, Improve Interagency Collaboration, and Determine Full Costs Associated with the U.S. Africa Command

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2009 Report to the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives DEFENSE MANAGEMENT Actions Needed to Address Stakeholder Concerns, Improve Interagency Collaboration, and Determine Full Costs Associated with the U.S. Africa Command GAO-09-181 February 2009 ...

Date Feb. 19, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-383CG Title

Government Operations: Challenges Facing the New Administration and the 111th Congress

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CHALLENGES FACING THE NEW ADMINISTRATION AND THE 111TH CONGRESS Before the AGA 2009 Leadership Conference Washington, DC February 19, 2009 By Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General GAO-09-383CG Transition: Assisting The New Administration & The New Congress 2 GAO-09-383CG GAO-09-383CG GAO-09-383CG Financial Institutions and Markets • Financial Regulatory System • GAO Role in Financial Rescue • ...

Date Feb. 19, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-258 Title

Seafood Fraud: FDA Program Changes and Better Collaboration among Key Federal Agencies Could Improve Detection and Prevention

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2009 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate SEAFOOD FRAUD FDA Program Changes and Better Collaboration among Key Federal Agencies Could Improve Detection and Prevention GAO-09-258 February 2009 SEAFOOD FRAUD Highlights ...

Date Feb. 17, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-305 Title

Certificated Expenditures: Executive Office of the President Fiscal Year 2007 Certificated Expenditures Were Used for Authorized Purposes

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2009 Report to the Congress CERTIFICATED EXPENDITURES Executive Office of the President Fiscal Year 2007 Certificated Expenditures Were Used for Authorized Purposes GAO-09-305 Contents Letter Certificated President and Vice President Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2007 Were Used for Authorized Purposes Scope and Methodology 1 2 3 Table ...

Date Feb. 17, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-283R Title

Federal Real Property: Authorities and Actions Regarding Enhanced Use Leases and Sale of Unneeded Real Property

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United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 17, 2009 The Honorable Edolphus Towns Chairman Committee on Oversight and Government Reform House of Representatives The Honorable Darrell Issa Ranking Member Committee on Oversight and Government Reform House of Representatives Subject: Federal Real Property: Authorities and Actions Regarding Enhanced Use Leases and Sale ...

Date Feb. 13, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-248 Title

Clean Coal: DOE's Decision to Restructure FutureGen Should Be Based on a Comprehensive Analysis of Costs, Benefits, and Risks

Reports and Testimonies

United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters CLEAN COAL DOE’s Decision to Restructure FutureGen Should Be Based on a Comprehensive Analysis of Costs, Benefits, and Risks GAO-09-248 February 2009 CLEAN COAL Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-248, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability DOE’s Decision to ...

Date Feb. 13, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-64 Title

Medicare and Medicaid Participating Facilities: CMS Needs to Reexamine Its Approach for Funding State Oversight of Health Care Facilities

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PARTICIPATING FACILITIES CMS Needs to Reexamine Its Approach for Funding State Oversight of Health Care Facilities GAO-09-64 February 2009 Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-64, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability MEDICARE AND MEDICAID ...

Date Feb. 12, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-366T Title

Afghanistan Security: Corrective Actions Are Needed to Address Serious Accountability Concerns about Weapons Provided to Afghan National Security Forces

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, February 12, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives AFGHANISTAN SECURITY Corrective Actions Are Needed to Address Serious Accountability Concerns about Weapons Provided to ...

Date Feb. 12, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-380T Title

Iraq and Afghanistan: Availability of Forces, Equipment, and Infrastructure Should Be Considered in Developing U.S. Strategy and Plans

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, February 12, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives AFGHANISTAN SECURITY Corrective Actions Are Needed to Address Serious Accountability Concerns about Weapons Provided to ...

Date Feb. 12, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-361T Title

Transportation Research: The Department of Transportation Has Made Progress in Coordinating and Reviewing Its Research Activities

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at time 10 a.m. EST Thursday, February 12, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH The Department of Transportation Has Made Progress in Coordinating and Reviewing Its Research Activities Statement of ...

Date Feb. 12, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-228 Title

Small Business Administration: Additional Guidance on Documenting Credit Elsewhere Decisions Could Improve 7(a) Program Oversight

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Additional Guidance on Documenting Credit Elsewhere Decisions Could Improve 7(a) Program Oversight GAO-09-228 February 2009 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-228, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability ...

Date Feb. 12, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-227 Title

Bank Secrecy Act: Federal Agencies Should Take Action to Further Improve Coordination and Information-Sharing Efforts

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2009 Report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate BANK SECRECY ACT Federal Agencies Should Take Action to Further Improve Coordination and Information-Sharing Efforts GAO-09-227 February 2009 BANK SECRECY ACT Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-227, a report to ...

Date Feb. 11, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-362T Title

Defense Management: Actions Needed to Overcome Long-standing Challenges with Weapon Systems Acquisition and Service Contract Management

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EST Thursday, February 12, 2009 Testimony before the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN Availability of Forces, Equipment, and Infrastructure Should Be Considered in Developing U.S. Strategy and Plans Statement of Janet St. Laurent, Managing Director Defense ...

Date Feb. 11, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-377T Title

National Airspace System: FAA Reauthorization Issues are Critical to System Transformation and Operations

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM FAA Reauthorization Issues are Critical to System Transformation and Operations Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Ph.D. ...

Date Feb. 11, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-223 Title

Federal Land Management: Observations on a Possible Move of the Forest Service into the Department of the Interior

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL LAND MANAGEMENT Observations on a Possible Move of the Forest Service into the Department of the Interior GAO-09-223 February 2009 FEDERAL LAND MANAGEMENT Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-223, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Observations on a Possible ...

Date Feb. 10, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-360R Title

Department of Defense and Office of Personnel Management: National Security Personnel System

Federal Agency Major Rule Reports

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 B-317769 February 10, 2009 The Honorable Joseph I. Lieberman Chairman The Honorable Susan Collins Ranking Minority Member Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Edolphus Towns Chairman The Honorable Darrell Issa Ranking Minority Member Committee on Oversight and Government Reform ...

Date Feb. 10, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-350R Title

Department of Housing and Urban Development: Refinement of Income and Rent Determination Requirements in Public and Assisted Housing Programs; Final Rule

Federal Agency Major Rule Reports

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 B-317765 February 10, 2009 The Honorable Christopher J. Dodd Chairman The Honorable Richard C. Shelby Ranking Minority Member Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Barney Frank Chairman The Honorable Spencer Bachus Ranking Minority Member Committee on Ways and Means House of ...

Date Feb. 10, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-235 Title

Human Capital: Opportunities Exist to Build on Recent Progress to Strengthen DOD's Civilian Human Capital Strategic Plan

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM FAA Reauthorization Issues are Critical to System Transformation and Operations Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Ph.D. ...

Date Feb. 9, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-345R Title

Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration: Investment Advice--Participants and Beneficiaries

Federal Agency Major Rule Reports

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 B-317741 February 9, 2009 The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy Chairman The Honorable Michael B. Enzi Ranking Minority Member Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions United States Senate The Honorable George Miller Chairman The Honorable Howard P. “Buck” McKeon Ranking Minority Member Committee on Education and Labor House ...

Date Feb. 9, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-346R Title

Securities and Exchange Commission: Enhanced Disclosure and New Prospectus Delivery Option for Registered Open-End Management Investment Companies

Federal Agency Major Rule Reports

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 B-317749 February 9, 2009 The Honorable Christopher J. Dodd Chairman The Honorable Richard C. Shelby Ranking Minority Member Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Barney Frank Chairman The Honorable Spencer Bachus Ranking Minority Member Committee on Financial Services House of ...

Date Feb. 6, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-230R Title

Business, Industry, and Consumers: GSA Global Supply's Direct Vendor Delivery Proposal Addresses Declining Office Product Sales, but Annual Reviews May Be Needed to Monitor Impact on Small Business Participation

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United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 6, 2009 The Honorable Mary L. Landrieu Chair The Honorable Olympia J. Snowe Ranking Member Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship United States Senate The Honorable John F. Kerry United States Senate Subject: GSA Global Supply’s Direct Vendor Delivery Proposal Addresses Declining Office Product Sales, but Annual ...

Date Feb. 6, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-26 Title

Foster Care: State Practices for Assessing Health Needs, Facilitating Service Delivery, and Monitoring Children's Care

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2009 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives FOSTER CARE State Practices for Assessing Health Needs, Facilitating Service Delivery, and Monitoring Children’s Care GAO-09-26 February 2009 FOSTER CARE Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-26, a report to the ...

Date Feb. 6, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-123R Title

Aviation Security: Status of Transportation Security Inspector Workforce

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United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 6, 2009 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 ...

Date Feb. 6, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-219 Title

Surface Transportation: Clear Federal Role and Criteria-Based Selection Process Could Improve Three National and Regional Infrastructure Programs

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters SURFACE TRANSPORTATION Clear Federal Role and Criteria-Based Selection Process Could Improve Three National and Regional Infrastructure Programs GAO-09-219 February 2009 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-219, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity ...

Date Feb. 6, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-382CG Title

Government Operations: GAO's Work on Today's High Risk Issues and Long-Term Challenges

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GAO’S WORK ON TODAY’S HIGH RISK ISSUES AND LONG –TERM CHALLENGES Before the Arizona Society of CPAs Phoenix, Arizona February 6, 2009 By Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General GAO-09-382CG Outline • Financial Institutions and Markets • GAO’s 2009 High Risk Update • Long-Term Challenges 2 GAO-09-382CG Financial Institutions and Markets • Financial Regulatory System • GAO Role in Financial Rescue ...

Date Feb. 6, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-316 Title

Highway Trust Fund: Improved Solvency Mechanisms and Communication Needed to Help Avoid Shortfalls in the Highway Account

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2009 Report to the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate HIGHWAY TRUST FUND Improved Solvency Mechanisms and Communication Needed to Help Avoid Shortfalls in the Highway Account GAO-09-316 February 2009 HIGHWAY TRUST FUND Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-316, a report to the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. ...

Date Feb. 5, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-371R Title

Health: Estimated Adjusted Medicaid Funding Allocations Related to the Proposed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

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United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 5, 2009 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Member Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Estimated Adjusted Medicaid Funding Allocations Related to the Proposed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Dear Senator Grassley, You asked us to estimate the state allocations that would likely occur if an ...

Date Feb. 5, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-359T Title

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, February 5, 2009 Testimony Before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues Statement of Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of the United States GAO-09-359T ...

Date Feb. 4, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-364R Title

Health: Estimated Temporary Medicaid Funding Allocations Related to Section 5001 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

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United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 4, 2009 The Honorable Max Baucus Chairman Committee on Finance United States Senate Subject: Estimated Temporary Medicaid Funding Allocations Related to Section 5001 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Dear Mr. Chairman, You asked us to estimate the state allocations that would likely occur in the Federal ...

Date Feb. 4, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-349T Title

Financial Regulation: A Framework for Crafting and Assessing Proposals to Modernize the Outdated U.S. Financial Regulatory System

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, February 4, 2009 Testimony Before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate FINANCIAL REGULATION A Framework for Crafting and Assessing Proposals to Modernize the Outdated U.S. Financial Regulatory System Statement of Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of ...

Date Feb. 4, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-178 Title

Veterinarian Workforce: Actions Are Needed to Ensure Sufficient Capacity for Protecting Public and Animal Health

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2009 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 VETERINARIAN WORKFORCE Actions Are Needed to Ensure Sufficient Capacity for Protecting Public and Animal Health GAO-09-178 a February ...

Date Feb. 2, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-335R Title

Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary: HIPAA Administrative Simplification

Federal Agency Major Rule Reports

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 B-317730 February 2, 2009 The Honorable Max Baucus Chairman The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Chairman The Honorable Joe Barton Ranking Minority Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Subject: Department of ...

Date Feb. 2, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-329R Title

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Programs MIPPA Drug Formulary & Protected Classes Policies

Federal Agency Major Rule Reports

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 B-317724 February 2, 2009 The Honorable Max Baucus Chairman The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Chairman The Honorable Joe Barton Ranking Minority Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable Charles B. ...

Date Feb. 2, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-232G Title

Information Management: Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM)

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2009 FEDERAL INFORMATION SYSTEM CONTROLS AUDIT MANUAL (FISCAM) GAO-09-232G This is a work of the U.S. government and is not subject to copyright protection in the United States. The published product may be reproduced and distributed in its entirety without further permission from GAO. However, because this work may contain copyrighted ...

Date Jan. 30, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-330R Title

Securities and Exchange Commission: Indexed Annuities And Certain Other Insurance Contracts

Federal Agency Major Rule Reports

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 B-317726 January 30, 2009 The Honorable Christopher J. Dodd Chairman The Honorable Richard C. Shelby Ranking Minority Member Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Barney Frank Chairman The Honorable Spencer Bachus Ranking Minority Member Committee on Financial Services House of ...

Date Jan. 30, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-331R Title

Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary: Health Insurance Reform; Modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Electronic Transaction Standards

Federal Agency Major Rule Reports

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 B-317727 January 30, 2009 The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy Chairman The Honorable Michael B. Enzi Ranking Minority Member Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions United States Senate The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Chairman The Honorable Joe Barton Ranking Minority Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of ...

Date Jan. 30, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-333R Title

Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service: Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling of Beef, Pork, Lamb, Chicken, Goat Meat, Wild and Farm-Raised Fish and Shellfish, Perishable Agricultural Commodities, Peanuts, Pecans, Ginseng, and Macadamia Nuts

Federal Agency Major Rule Reports

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 B-317728 January 30, 2009 The Honorable Tom Harkin Chairman The Honorable Saxby Chambliss Ranking Minority Member Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry United States Senate The Honorable Collin C. Peterson Chairman The Honorable Frank D. Lucas Ranking Minority Member Committee on Agriculture House of Representatives ...

Date Jan. 30, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-296 Title

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO January 2009 Report to Congressional Committees TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues GAO-09-296 January 2009 TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-296, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Status of Efforts to Address ...

Date Jan. 30, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-156R Title

Education: Meal Counting and Claiming by Food Service Management Companies in the School Meal Programs

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United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 January 30, 2009 The Honorable Herb Kohl Chairman The Honorable Robert Bennett Ranking Member Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable Rosa L. DeLauro Chairwoman The Honorable Jack Kingston Ranking Member ...

Date Jan. 30, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-195 Title

Information Security: Further Actions Needed to Address Risks to Bank Secrecy Act Data

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO January 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters INFORMATION SECURITY Further Actions Needed to Address Risks to Bank Secrecy Act Data GAO-09-195 January 2009 INFORMATION SECURITY Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-195, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Further Actions Needed to Address Risks to Bank Secrecy Act ...

Date Jan. 30, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-217 Title

Military Base Realignments and Closures: DOD Faces Challenges in Implementing Recommendations on Time and Is Not Consistently Updating Savings Estimates

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO January 2009 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY BASE REALIGNMENTS AND CLOSURES DOD Faces Challenges in Implementing Recommendations on Time and Is Not Consistently Updating Savings Estimates GAO-09-217 January 2009 Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-217, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability MILITARY BASE ...

Date Jan. 30, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-285R Title

Financial Management: Issues Involving the Use of the Futures Markets to Invest in Commodity Indexes

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United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 January 30, 2009 The Honorable Collin Peterson Chairman Committee on Agriculture House of Representatives Subject: Issues Involving the Use of the Futures Markets to Invest in Commodity Indexes Until mid-2008, prices for a broad range of physical commodities, from crude oil to crops such as wheat, had increased dramatically for ...

Date Jan. 30, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-267 Title

Afghanistan Security: Lack of Systematic Tracking Raises Significant Accountability Concerns about Weapons Provided to Afghan National Security Forces

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO January 2009 Report to Congressional Committees AFGHANISTAN SECURITY Lack of Systematic Tracking Raises Significant Accountability Concerns about Weapons Provided to Afghan National Security Forces GAO-09-267 January 2009 AFGHANISTAN SECURITY Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-267, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity ...

Date Jan. 29, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-327R Title

Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration: Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines

Federal Agency Major Rule Reports

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 B-317723 January 29, 2009 The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy Chairman The Honorable Michael B. Enzi Ranking Minority Member Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions United States Senate The Honorable George Miller Chairman The Honorable Howard P. “Buck” McKeon Ranking Minority Member Committee on Education and Labor House ...

Date Jan. 29, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-244R Title

Homeland Security: Secure Border Initiative Fence Construction Costs

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United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 January 29, 2009 Congressional Committees Subject: Secure Border Initiative Fence Construction Costs Much of the United States’ 6,000 miles of international borders with Canada and Mexico remains vulnerable to illegal entry of aliens, criminals, and cargo. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) apprehends hundreds of thousands ...