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National Defense: Limitations in DOD's Evaluation Plan for EEO Complaint Pilot Program Hinder Determination of Pilot Results

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United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 22, 2008 Congressional Addressees Subject: Limitations in DOD’s Evaluation Plan for EEO Complaint Pilot Program Hinder Determination of Pilot Results In August 2004, pursuant to Section 1111 of the fiscal year 2001 Department of Defense authorization act,1 the Secretary of Defense authorized components of the United ...

Medicare Advantage: Increased Spending Relative to Medicare Fee-for-Service May Not Always Reduce Beneficiary Out-of-Pocket Costs

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters MEDICARE ADVANTAGE Increased Spending Relative to Medicare Fee-for-Service May Not Always Reduce Beneficiary Out-of-Pocket Costs GAO-08-359 February 2008 MEDICARE ADVANTAGE Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-359, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Increased ...

Federal User Fees: Substantive Reviews Needed to Align Port-Related Fees with the Programs They Support

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL USER FEES Substantive Reviews Needed to Align Port-Related Fees with the Programs They Support GAO-08-321 February 2008 FEDERAL USER FEES Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-321, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Substantive Reviews Needed to Align Port- ...

Bank Secrecy Act: Surveys of Financial Institutions and CTR Users (GAO-08-385SP, February 2008), an E-supplement to GAO-08-355

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Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: Mandatory Reliability Standards for Critical Infrastructure Protection

Federal Agency Major Rule Reports

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 B-316012 February 21, 2008 The Honorable Jeff Bingaman Chairman The Honorable Pete V. Domenici Ranking Minority Member Committee on Energy and Natural Resources United States Senate The Honorable John D. Dingell Chairman The Honorable Joe Barton Ranking Minority Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives ...

Bank Secrecy Act: Increased Use of Exemption Provisions Could Reduce Currency Transaction Reporting While Maintaining Usefulness to Law Enforcement Efforts

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to Congressional Committees BANK SECRECY ACT Increased Use of Exemption Provisions Could Reduce Currency Transaction Reporting While Maintaining Usefulness to Law Enforcement Efforts GAO-08-355 a February 2008 BANK SECRECY ACT Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-355, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity ...

GAO's Performance Plan for Fiscal Year 2009: Mission, Performance Plans, Resources, and Strategies

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PERFORMANCE PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 Mission, Performance Plans, Resources and Strategies GAO’s Mission GAO is an independent, nonpartisan, professional services agency in the legislative branch of the federal government. Commonly known as the “audit and investigative arm of the Congress” or the “congressional watchdog,” we examine how taxpayer dollars are spent and advise lawmakers and agency ...

Somalia: Several Challenges Limit U.S. and International Stabilization, Humanitarian, and Development Efforts

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters SOMALIA Several Challenges Limit U.S. and International Stabilization, Humanitarian, and Development Efforts GAO-08-351 February 2008 SOMALIA Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-351, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Several Challenges Limit U.S. and International ...

Medicare Physician Payment: Care Coordination Programs Used in Demonstration Show Promise, but Wider Use of Payment Approach May Be Limited

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to Congressional Committees MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENT Care Coordination Programs Used in Demonstration Show Promise, but Wider Use of Payment Approach May Be Limited GAO-08-65 February 2008 MEDICARE PHYSICIAN PAYMENT Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-65, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability ...

Emergency Transit Assistance: Federal Funding for Recent Disasters, and Options for the Future

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate EMERGENCY TRANSIT ASSISTANCE Federal Funding for Recent Disasters, and Options for the Future GAO-08-243 February 2008 EMERGENCY TRANSIT ASSISTANCE Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-243, a report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. ...

Telecommunications: FCC Has Made Some Progress in the Management of Its Enforcement Program but Faces Limitations, and Additional Actions Are Needed

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives TELECOMMUNICATIONS FCC Has Made Some Progress in the Management of Its Enforcement Program but Faces Limitations, and Additional Actions Are Needed GAO-08-125 February 2008 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ...

Vehicle Donations: Selected Charities Reported Mixed Experiences after Changes in Vehicle Donation Rules

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives VEHICLE DONATIONS Selected Charities Reported Mixed Experiences after Changes in Vehicle Donation Rules GAO-08-367 February 2008 VEHICLE DONATIONS Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-367, a report to the Chairman, ...

Aviation and the Environment: FAA's and NASA's Research and Development Plans for Noise Reduction Are Aligned but the Prospects of Achieving Noise Reduction Goals Are Uncertain

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to Congressional Committees AVIATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT FAA’s and NASA’s Research and Development Plans for Noise Reduction Are Aligned but the Prospects of Achieving Noise Reduction Goals Are Uncertain GAO-08-384 February 2008 AVIATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-384, a report to congressional ...

Tax Policy: Tax-Exempt Status of Certain Bonds Merits Reconsideration, and Apparent Noncompliance with Issuance Cost Limitations Should Be Addressed

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAX POLICY Tax-Exempt Status of Certain Bonds Merits Reconsideration, and Apparent Noncompliance with Issuance Cost Limitations Should Be Addressed GAO-08-364 February 2008 TAX POLICY Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-364, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability ...

Veterans' Disability Benefits: Claims Processing Challenges Persist, while VA Continues to Take Steps to Address Them

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Information Security: Although Progress Reported, Federal Agencies Need to Resolve Significant Deficiencies

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:30 am EST Thursday, February 14, 2008 Testimony Before Congressional Subcommittees Committee on Oversight and Government Reform House of Representatives INFORMATION SECURITY Although Progress Reported, Federal Agencies Need to Resolve Significant Deficiencies Statement of Gregory C. Wilshusen Director, ...

Military Readiness: Impact of Current Operations and Actions Needed to Rebuild Readiness of U.S. Ground Forces

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EST Thursday, February 14, 2008 Testimony Before the Armed Services Committee House of Representatives MILITARY READINESS Impact of Current Operations and Actions Needed to Rebuild Readiness of U.S. Ground Forces Statement of Sharon L. Pickup, Director Defense Capabilities and Management GAO-08-497T ...

Veterans' Benefits: Improved Management Would Enhance VA's Pension Program

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters VETERANS’ BENEFITS Improved Management Would Enhance VA’s Pension Program GAO-08-112 February 2008 VETERANS’ BENEFITS Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-112, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Improved Management Would Enhance VA’s Pension Program Why GAO Did This ...

Health Information Technology: HHS Is Pursuing Efforts to Advance Nationwide Implementation, but Has Not Yet Completed a National Strategy

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST February 14, 2008 Testimony Before the Senate Committee on the Budget HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HHS Is Pursuing Efforts to Advance Nationwide Implementation, but Has Not Yet Completed a National Strategy Statement of Valerie C. Melvin, Director Human Capital and Management Information Systems ...

Maritime Security: Coast Guard Inspections Identify and Correct Facility Deficiencies, but More Analysis Needed of Program's Staffing, Practices, and Data

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, U.S. Senate MARITIME SECURITY Coast Guard Inspections Identify and Correct Facility Deficiencies, but More Analysis Needed of Program’s Staffing, Practices, and Data GAO-08-12 February 2008 MARITIME SECURITY Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-12, a report to the Committee ...

Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made in Implementation of Management and Mission Functions, but More Work Remains

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Progress Made in Implementation of Management and Mission Functions, but More Work Remains Statement of David M. Walker ...

DOD Personnel Clearances: DOD Faces Multiple Challenges in Its Efforts to Improve Clearance Processes for Industry Personnel

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DOD PERSONNEL CLEARANCES DOD Faces Multiple Challenges in Its Efforts to Improve Clearance Processes for Industry Personnel Statement of Jack E. Edwards, Acting ...

DOD Personnel Clearances: Improved Annual Reporting Would Enable More Informed Congressional Oversight

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DOD PERSONNEL CLEARANCES Improved Annual Reporting Would Enable More Informed Congressional Oversight GAO-08-350 February 2008 DOD PERSONNEL CLEARANCES Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-350, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Improved Annual Reporting Would ...

Runway Safety: Progress on Reducing Runway Incursions Impeded by Leadership, Technology, and Other Challenges

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives RUNWAY SAFETY Progress on Reducing Runway Incursions Impeded by Leadership, Technology, and Other Challenges Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Ph.D. ...

Information Technology: VA Has Taken Important Steps to Centralize Control of Its Resources, but Effectiveness Depends on Additional Planned Actions

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY VA Has Taken Important Steps to Centralize Control of Its Resources, but Effectiveness Depends on Additional Planned Actions Statement of ...

Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Secretary: Minimum Standards for Driver's Licenses and Identification Cards Acceptable by Federal Agencies for Official Purposes

Federal Agency Major Rule Reports

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 B-311016 February 12, 2008 The Honorable Patrick J. Leahy Chairman The Honorable Arlen Specter Ranking Minority Member Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Chairman The Honorable Tom Davis Ranking Minority Member Committee on Oversight and Government Reform House of Representatives Subject: ...

Wildland Fire Management: Federal Agencies Lack Key Long- and Short-Term Management Strategies for Using Program Funds Effectively

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT Federal Agencies Lack Key Long- and Short-Term Management Strategies for Using Program Funds Effectively ...

Head Start: A More Comprehensive Risk Management Strategy and Data Improvements Could Further Strengthen Program Oversight

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters HEAD START A More Comprehensive Risk Management Strategy and Data Improvements Could Further Strengthen Program Oversight GAO-08-221 February 2008 HEAD START Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-221, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability A More Comprehensive Risk ...

Primary Care Professionals: Recent Supply Trends, Projections, and Valuation of Services

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate PRIMARY CARE PROFESSIONALS Recent Supply Trends, Projections, and Valuation of Services Statement of A. Bruce Steinwald, Director Health Care GAO-08-472T February 12, 2008 PRIMARY CARE ...

Natural Resource Management: Opportunities Exist to Enhance Federal Participation in Collaborative Efforts to Reduce Conflicts and Improve Natural Resource Conditions

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Opportunities Exist to Enhance Federal Participation in Collaborative Efforts to Reduce Conflicts and Improve Natural Resource Conditions GAO-08-262 a February 2008 NATURAL RESOURCE ...

Financial Audit: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Funds' 2007 and 2006 Financial Statements

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to the Congress FINANCIAL AUDIT Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Funds’ 2007 and 2006 Financial Statements GAO-08-416 a February 2008 FINANCIAL AUDIT Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-416, a report to the Congress Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Funds' 2007 and 2006 Financial ...

Elections: Results of GAO's Testing of Voting Systems Used in Sarasota County in Florida's 13th Congressional District

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Friday, February 8, 2008 Statement Before the Task Force for the Contested Election in the 13th Congressional District of Florida, Committee on House Administration, House of Representatives ELECTIONS Results of GAO’s Testing of Voting Systems Used in Sarasota County in Florida’s 13th ...

VA Health Care: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Screening and Evaluation Implemented for OEF/OIF Veterans, but Challenges Remain

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters VA HEALTH CARE Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Screening and Evaluation Implemented for OEF/OIF Veterans, but Challenges Remain GAO-08-276 February 2008 VA HEALTH CARE Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-276, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Mild Traumatic Brain ...

Homeland Security: Preliminary Observations on the Federal Protective Service's Efforts to Protect Federal Property

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. EST Friday, February 8, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY Preliminary Observations on the Federal Protective Service’s Efforts to Protect ...

Defense Logistics: Army Has Not Fully Planned or Budgeted for the Reconstitution of Its Afloat Prepositioned Stocks

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United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 8, 2008 The Honorable Ike N. Skelton Chairman Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives The Honorable Solomon P. Ortiz Chairman Readiness Subcommittee Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Defense Logistics: Army Has Not Fully Planned or Budgeted for the Reconstitution of Its Afloat ...

Military Personnel: Guidance Needed for Any Future Conversions of Military Medical Positions to Civilian Positions

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United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 8, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: Military Personnel: Guidance Needed for Any Future Conversions of Military Medical Positions to Civilian Positions Since September 11, 2001, the high pace of military operations has placed significant stress on U.S. operating forces. In late 2003, the Department of Defense (DOD) ...

Highway Public-Private Partnerships: More Rigorous Up-front Analysis Could Better Secure Potential Benefits and Protect the Public Interest

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters HIGHWAY PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS More Rigorous Up-front Analysis Could Better Secure Potential Benefits and Protect the Public Interest GAO-08-44 February 2008 HIGHWAY PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-44, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity ...

Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of February 7, 2008

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, February 7, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of February 7, 2008 Statement of Terrell G. Dorn, Director, Physical ...

Department of Homeland Security: Status and Accountability Challenges Associated with the Use of Special DHS Acquisition Authority

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Thursday, February 7, 2008 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Status and Accountability Challenges Associated with the Use of Special DHS ...

Federal Aviation Administration: Challenges Facing the Agency in Fiscal Year 2009 and Beyond

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, February 7, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Challenges Facing the Agency in Fiscal Year 2009 and Beyond Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Ph.D. Director, Physical ...

Financial Services Industry: Overall Trends in Management-Level Diversity and Diversity Initiatives, 1993-2006

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Thursday, February 7, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY Overall Trends in Management-Level Diversity and Diversity Initiatives, 1993-2006 Statement of Orice M. Williams, ...

Defense Acquisitions: DOD's Practices and Processes for Multiyear Procurement Should Be Improved

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS DOD’s Practices and Processes for Multiyear Procurement Should Be Improved GAO-08-298 February 2008 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-298, a report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability DOD's ...

Defense Business Transformation: Sustaining Progress Requires Continuity of Leadership and an Integrated Approach

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Thursday, February 7, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION Sustaining Progress Requires Continuity of Leadership and an Integrated Approach Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller ...

Immigration Benefits: Internal Controls for Adjudicating Humanitarian Parole Cases Are Generally Effective, but Some Can Be Strengthened

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters IMMIGRATION BENEFITS Internal Controls for Adjudicating Humanitarian Parole Cases Are Generally Effective, but Some Can Be Strengthened GAO-08-282 February 2008 IMMIGRATION BENEFITS Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-282, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability ...

National Defense: The Department of Defense's Civilian Human Capital Strategic Plan Does Not Meet Most Statutory Requirements

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United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 6, 2008 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 Hunter Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: The Department of Defense’s Civilian Human Capital ...

Surface Transportation: Preliminary Observations on Efforts to Restructure Current Program

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, February 6, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate SURFACE TRANSPORTATION Preliminary Observations on Efforts to Restructure Current Program Statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker, Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-08-478T February 2008 ...

Federal Land Management: Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Restrictions and Management Weaknesses Limit Future Sales and Acquisitions

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL LAND MANAGEMENT Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Restrictions and Management Weaknesses Limit Future Sales and Acquisitions GAO-08-196 February 2008 FEDERAL LAND MANAGEMENT Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-196, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability ...

Best Practices: Increased Focus on Requirements and Oversight Needed to Improve DOD's Acquisition Environment and Weapon System Quality

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to Congressional Committees BEST PRACTICES Increased Focus on Requirements and Oversight Needed to Improve DOD’s Acquisition Environment and Weapon System Quality GAO-08-294 February 2008 BEST PRACTICES Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-294, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Increased ...

Military Readiness: Navy Is Making Progress Implementing Its Fleet Response Plan, but Has Not Fully Developed Goals, Measures, and Resource Needs

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United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY READINESS Navy Is Making Progress Implementing Its Fleet Response Plan, but Has Not Fully Developed Goals, Measures, and Resource Needs GAO-08-264 February 2008 MILITARY READINESS Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-264, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability ...

Transmission Lines: Issues Associated with High-Voltage Direct-Current Transmission Lines along Transportation Rights of Way

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United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 1, 2008 Congressional Addressees Subject: Transmission Lines: Issues Associated with High-Voltage Direct-Current Transmission Lines along Transportation Rights of Way Electricity is central to the national economy and the daily lives of many Americans, powering homes, businesses, and industries. Today, an extensive system ...