Friday, March 16, 2007

GAO releases for the week

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released reports, testimony and correspondence this week on topics, such as homeland security, fiscal responsibility, and nuclear proliferation. Want to know more about the GAO? Check out the library's guide.

Reports
Correspondences
Testimonies
  • Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office, by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, Senate Committee on Appropriations. GAO-07-547T, March 16.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-07-547T
  • Operation Iraqi Freedom: Preliminary Observations on Iraqi Security Forces' Logistical Capabilities, by William M. Solis, director, defense capabilities and management, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Armed Services. GAO-07-582T, March 9.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-07-582T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d07582thigh.pdf
  • Federal Housing Administration: Ability to Manage Risks and Program Changes Will Affect Financial Performance, by William B. Shear, director, financial markets and community investment, before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Senate Committee on Appropriations. GAO-07-615T, March 15.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-07-615T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d07615thigh.pdf
  • Combating Nuclear Smuggling: DHS's Decision to Procure and Deploy the Next Generation of Radiation Detection Equipment Is Not Supported by Its Cost-Benefit Analysis, by Gene Aloise, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology, House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-07-581T, March 14. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-07-581T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d07581thigh.pdf
  • Nuclear Nonproliferation: Focusing on the Highest Priority Radiological Sources Could Improve DOE's Efforts to Secure Sources in Foreign Countries, by Gene Aloise, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-07-580T, March 13.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-07-580T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d07580thigh.pdf
  • Stabilizing Iraq: Factors Impeding the Development of Capable Iraqi Security Forces, by Joseph A. Christoff, director, international affairs and trade, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Armed Services. GAO-07-612T, March 13.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-07-612T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d07612thigh.pdf
  • Veterans' Disability Benefits: Processing of Claims Continues to Present Challenges, by Daniel Bertoni, acting director, education, workforce, and income security issues, before the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. GAO-07-562T, March 13.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-07-562T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d07562thigh.pdf
  • Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of March 13, 2007, by Terrell G. Dorn, director, physical infrastructure issues, before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, House Committee on Appropriations.GAO-07-601T, March 13.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-07-601T
Presentations by the Comptroller General
  • "Improving Performance, Transparency, and Accountability in the Federal Government" by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, before the Federal Financial Management Conference, in Washington, D.C. GAO-07-603CG, March 13. [slides]
    http://www.gao.gov/cghome/d07603cg.pdf
  • "America's Fiscal Future: A Call for Citizen Involvement" by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States. The Flory Public Policy Lecture at McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas. GAO-07-613CG, March 11. [Text]
    http://www.gao.gov/cghome/d07613cg.pdf
  • "Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today" by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, on the Fiscal Wake-Up Tour in Cincinnati, Ohio, GAO-07-624CG, March 9. [Slides]
    http://www.gao.gov/cghome/d07624cg.pdf
  • "Fiscal Stewardship and Defense Transformation" by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, before the U.S. Naval Academy, in Annapolis, Maryland. GAO-07-600CG, March 8.
    http://www.gao.gov/cghome/d07600cg.pdf

1 comment:

  1. It is a relief to hear Mr. Walker
    press for oversight in these
    times.
    The following is a VERY interesting interview on the
    Korelin Economics Report.
    This report explains the intricate
    details of our monetary system
    and the consequences we face if no
    restructuring is considered.
    Very educational and with one of the most intelligent approaches to
    our financial crises.
    Part 1:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USSAEQl0XMM
    Part 2:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdgB5JpON1g&mode=related&search=
    Part 3:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRmZphe50qQ&mode=related&search=

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