Monday, August 02, 2010

GAO Reports and Releases

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) which is often called the investigative arm of Congress. These past few weeks GAO investigated energy, budgets, technology, and other issues. If you would like to know more about GAO, check out the library's guide.

Reports
Testimonies
  • Iran Sanctions: New Act Underscores Importance of Comprehensive Assessment of Sanctions' Effectiveness, by Joseph A. Christoff, director, international affairs and trade, before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. GAO-10-928T, July 29.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-10-928T
  • Foreign Language Capabilities: Departments of Homeland Security, Defense, and State Could Better Assess Their Foreign Language Needs and Capabilities and Address Shortfalls, by David C. Maurer, director, homeland security and justice, 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-10-715T, July 29.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-10-715T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d10715thigh.pdf
  • State Department: Undercover Tests Show Passport Issuance Process Remains Vulnerable to Fraud, by Gregory Kutz, managing director, forensic audits and special investigations, before the Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security, Senate Committee on the Judiciary. GAO-10-922T, July 29.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-10-922T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d10922thigh.pdf
  • National Security: Interagency Collaboration Practices and Challenges at DOD's Southern and Africa Commands, by John H. Pendleton, director, defense capabilities and management, before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. GAO-10-962T, July 28.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-10-962T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d10962thigh.pdf
  • Department of Veterans Affairs: Long-standing Weaknesses in Miscellaneous Obligation and Financial Reporting Controls, by Susan Ragland, director, financial management and assurance, before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. GAO-10-939T, July 28.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-10-939T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d10939thigh.pdf
  • Small Business Administration: Undercover Tests Show HUBZone Program Remains Vulnerable to Fraud and Abuse, by Gregory Kutz, managing director, forensic audits and special investigations, before the House Committee on Small Business. GAO-10-920T, July 28.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-10-920T
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Payment Errors and Trafficking Have Declined, but Challenges Remain, by Kay E. Brown, director, education, workforce, and income security issues, before the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry, House Committee on Agriculture. GAO-10-956T, July 28.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-10-956T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d10956thigh.pdf
  • DOD's High Risk Areas: Observations on DOD's Progress and Challenges in Strategic Planning for Supply Chain Management, by Jack E. Edwards and William M. Solis, directors, defense capabilities and management, 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-10-929T, July 27.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-10-929T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d10929thigh.pdf
  • Alien Smuggling: DHS Could Better Address Alien Smuggling along the Southwest Border by Leveraging Investigative Resources and Measuring Program Performance, by Richard M. Stana, director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime and Global Counterterrorism, House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-10-919T, July 22.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-10-919T
    Podcast - http://www.gao.gov/podcast/watchdog_episode_26.html
  • Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Tests: Misleading Test Results Are Further Complicated by Deceptive Marketing and Other Questionable Practices, by Gregory Kutz, managing director, forensic audits and special investigations, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Energy and Commerce. GAO-10-847T, July 22.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-10-847T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d10847thigh.pdf
    Video - http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-10-847T
  • Oil and Gas Management: Past Work Offers Insights to Consider in Restructuring Interior's Oversight, by Frank Rusco, director, natural resources and environment, before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. GAO-10-888T, July 22.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-10-888T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d10888thigh.pdf
  • Information Management: Challenges In Federal Agencies' Use of Web 2.0 Technologies, by Gregory Wilshusen, director, information security issues, before the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. GAO-10-872T, July 22.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-10-872T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d10872thigh.pdf
  • Maritime Security: DHS Progress and Challenges in Key Areas of Port Security, by Stephen L. Caldwell, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. GAO-10-940T, July 21.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-10-940T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d10940thigh.pdf
  • Merida Initiative: The United States Needs Better Performance Measures for Its Counternarcotics and Anticrime Support Efforts, by Jess T. Ford, director, international affairs and trade team, before the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, House Committee on Foreign Affairs. GAO-10-913T, July 21.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-10-913T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d10913thigh.pdf
  • Older Americans: Continuing Care Retirement Communities Can Provide Benefits, but Not Without Some Risk, by Alicia Puente Cackley, director, financial markets and community investment, before the Senate Special Committee on Aging. GAO-10-904T, July 21.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-10-904T
  • Drug Control: International Programs Face Significant Challenges Reducing the Supply of Illegal Drugs but Support Broad U.S. Foreign Policy Objectives, by Jess T. Ford, director, international affairs and trade, before the Subcommittee on Domestic Policy, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. GAO-10-921T, July 21.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-10-921T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d10921thigh.pdf
  • Highway Bridge Program: Condition of Nation's Bridges Shows Limited Improvement, but Further Actions Could Enhance the Impact of Federal Investment, by Phillip R. Herr, director, physical infrastructure issues, before the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. GAO-10-930T, July 21.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-10-930T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d10930thigh.pdf
  • Troubled Asset Relief Program: Continued Attention Needed to Ensure the Transparency and Accountability of Ongoing Programs, by Richard J. Hillman, managing director, financial markets and community investment, before the Senate Committee on Finance. GAO-10-933T, July 21.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-10-933T
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Plans Face Valuation and Other Challenges When Investing in Hedge Funds and Private Equity, by Barbara Bovbjerg, managing director, education, workforce, and income security, before the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, House Committee on Education and Labor. GAO-10-915T, July 20.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-10-915T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d10915thigh.pdf
  • U.S. Insular Areas: Interior's Management and Oversight of Insular Area Grants, by Anu K. Mittal, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife, House Committee on Natural Resources. GAO-10-917T, July 15.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-10-917T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d10917thigh.pdf
  • Medicare Recovery Audit Contracting: Lessons Learned to Address Improper Payments and Improve Contractor Coordination and Oversight, by Kathleen M. King, director, health care, and Kay L. Daly, director, financial management and assurance, before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-10-864T, July 15.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-10-864T
  • Afghanistan Development: USAID Continues to Face Challenges in Managing and Overseeing U.S. Development Assistance Programs, by Charles Michael Johnson Jr., director, international affairs and trade, before the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, House Committee on Appropriations. GAO-10-932T, July 15.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-10-932T
  • Commercial Aviation: Better Information about Airline-Imposed Fees and the Refundability of Government-Imposed Taxes and Fees Could Benefit Consumers, by Gerald L. Dillingham, director, physical infrastructure team, before the Subcommittee on Aviation, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. GAO-10-885T, July 14.
    http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-10-885T

    Podcast - http://www.gao.gov/podcast/watchdog_episode_25.html
Correspondences
Presentation by Acting Comptroller General
  • "Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment," by Gene L. Dodaro, acting comptroller general, before the Association of Government Accountants' 59th Professional Development Conference and Exposition, in Orlando, Florida. GAO-10-891CG, July 12, 2010.
    http://www.gao.gov/cghome/d10891cg.pdf

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