Friday, March 14, 2008

GAO Releases this week

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is often called the investigative arm of Congress. This week they investigated a variety of issues, such as defense acquisitions, the IRS, and natural resources management. If you would like to know more about the GAO, check out the library's guide.

Reports
Testimony
  • Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of March 12, 2008, by Terrell G. Dorn, director, physical infrastructure issues, before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, House Committee on Appropriations. GAO-08-545T, March 12.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-08-545T
  • Defense Management: DOD Needs to Reexamine Its Extensive Reliance on Contractors and Continue to Improve Management and Oversight, by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, before the Subcommittee on Readiness, House Committee on Armed Services GAO-08-572T, March 11.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-08-572T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d08572thigh.pdf
  • Defense Management: Overarching Organizational Framework Could Improve DOD's Management of Energy Reduction Efforts for Military Operations, by William M. Solis, director, defense capabilities and management, before the Subcommittee on Readiness, House Committee on Armed Services. GAO-08-523T, March 13.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-08-523T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d08523thigh.pdf
  • Environmental Protection: EPA Needs to Follow Best Practices and Procedures When Reorganizing Its Library Network, by John B. Stephenson, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, House Committee on Science and Technology. GAO-08-579T, March 13.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-08-579T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d08579thigh.pdf
  • "The Government Accountability Office (GAO) Act of 2007" (H.R. 3268), and Other GAO Reforms, by Shirley A. Jones, Esq., Employee Advisory Council (EAC) attorneys representative, before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. GAO-08-587T, March 13.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-08-587T
  • Hardrock Mining: Information on Abandoned Mines and Value and Coverage of Financial Assurances on BLM Land, by Robin M. Nazzaro, director, natural resources and environment, before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. GAO-08-574T, March 12.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-08-574T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d08574thigh.pdf
  • Homeland Security: DHS Improved its Risk-Based Grant Programs' Allocation and Management Methods, But Measuring Programs' Impact on National Capabilities Remains a Challenge, by William O. Jenkins, Jr., director, homeland security and justice issues, before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, House Committee on Appropriations. GAO-08-488T, March 11.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-08-488T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d08488thigh.pdf
  • Information Security: Progress Reported, but Weaknesses at Federal Agencies Persist, by Gregory C. Wilshusen, director, information security issues, before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-08-571T, March 12.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-08-571T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d08571thigh.pdf
  • Joint Strike Fighter: Impact of Recent Decisions on Program Risks, by Michael J. Sullivan, director, acquisition and sourcing management, before the Subcommittees on Air and Land Forces, and Seapower and Expeditionary Forces, House Committee on Armed Services. GAO-08-569T, March 11.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-08-569T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d08569thigh.pdf
  • Mineral Revenues: Data Management Problems and Reliance on Self-Reported Data for Compliance Efforts Put MMS Royalty Collections at Risk, by Franklin W. Rusco, acting director, natural resources and environment, and Jeanette M. Franzel, director, financial management and assurance, before the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, House Committee on Natural Resources. GAO-08-560T, March 11.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-08-560T
  • Presidential Signing Statements: Agency Implementation of Selected Provisions of Law, by Gary L. Kepplinger, general counsel, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Armed Services. GAO-08-553T, March 11.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-08-553T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d08553thigh.pdf
  • Privacy: Government Use of Data from Information Resellers Could Include Better Protections, by Linda D. Koontz, director, information management issues, before the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. GAO-08-543T, March 11.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-08-543T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d08543thigh.pdf
  • Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Actions Needed to Address Inadequate Accountability over U.S. Efforts and Investments, by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, before the Senate Committee on Appropriations. GAO-08-568T, March 11.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-08-568T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d08568thigh.pdf
  • U.S. Government Accountability Office: Human Capital Initiatives and Additional Legislative Authorities, by Gene L. Dodaro, acting comptroller general, before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. GAO-08-573T, March 13.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-08-573T

Correspondence

Presentations by the Comptroller General
  • "Making Tough Budget Choices to Create a Better Future," by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense University, in Washington, D.C. GAO-08-604CG, March 12, 2008
    http://www.gao.gov/cghome/d08604cg.pdf
  • "Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today," by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, on the Fiscal Wake-Up Tour at the Haas School of Business, the University of California, Berkeley. GAO-08-583CG, March 5, 2008
    http://www.gao.gov/cghome/d08583cg.pdf
  • "Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today," by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, on the Fiscal Wake-Up Tour at the Maddy Institute, California State University, Fresno. GAO-08-584CG, March 6, 2008
    http://www.gao.gov/cghome/d08584cg.pdf

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