Monday, March 07, 2011

GAO Reports and Releases

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) which is often called the investigative arm of Congress. This set of publications from GAO investigates the environment, post office, government spending, and many other issues. If you would like to know more about GAO, check out the library's guide.

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  • Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Revenue, by Gene L. Dodaro, comptroller general of the United States, before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. GAO-11-441T, March 3.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-441T
  • Foreign Operations: Key Issues for Congressional Oversight, by Jacquelyn Williams-Bridgers, managing director, international affairs and trade, before the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, House Committee on Appropriations. GAO-11-419T, March 3.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-419T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11419thigh.pdf
  • 8(a) Program: The Importance of Effective Fraud Protection Controls, by Gregory D. Kutz, director of forensic audits and investigative service, before the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. GAO-11-440T, March 3.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-440T
  • Environmental Protection Agency: Major Management Challenges, by David C. Trimble, acting director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations. GAO-11-422T, March 2.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-422T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11422thigh.pdf
  • DOD Education Benefits: Further Actions Needed to Improve Oversight of Tuition Assistance Program, by George A. Scott, director, education, workforce, and income security, before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-11-389T, March 2.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-389T
  • Elder Justice: Stronger Federal Leadership Could Help Improve Response to Elder Abuse, by Kay E. Brown, director, education, workforce, and income security, before the Senate Special Committee on Aging. GAO-11-384T, March 2.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-384T
  • Medicare: Program Remains at High Risk Because of Continuing Management Challenges, by Kathleen King, director, health care, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Energy and Commerce. GAO-11-430T, March 2.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-430T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11430thigh.pdf
  • Troubled Asset Relief Program: Actions Needed by Treasury to Address Challenges in Implementing Making Home Affordable Programs, by Mathew J. Scire, director, financial markets and community investment, before the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing, and Community Opportunity, House Committee on Financial Services. GAO-11-338T, March 2.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-338T
  • U.S. Postal Service: Modernization and Restructuring Needed to Address Financial Challenges, by Phillip Herr, director, physical infrastructure issues, before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and Labor Policy, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. GAO-11-428T, March 2.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-428T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11428thigh.pdf
  • Warfighter Support: DOD Should Have a More Comprehensive Approach for Addressing Urgent Warfighter Needs, by William M. Solis, director, defense capabilities and management, before the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, House Committee on Armed Services. GAO-11-417T, March 1.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-417T
  • Department of the Interior: Major Management Challenges, by Anu K. Mittal and Franklin Rusco, directors, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations. GAO-11-424T, March 1.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-424T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11424thigh.pdf
  • GAO's 2011 High-Risk Series: An Update, by Gene L. Dodaro, comptroller general of the United States, before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. GAO-11-394T, February 17.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-394T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11394thigh.pdf
  • Federal Workforce: Practices to Increase the Employment of Individuals with Disabilities, by Yvonne Jones, director, strategic issues, 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-11-351T, February 16.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-351T
  • Federal Mandates: Few Rules Trigger Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, by Denise M. Fantone, director, strategic issues, before the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations, and Procurement Reform, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. GAO-11-385T, February 15.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-385T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11385thigh.pdf
  • Border Security: Preliminary Observations on Border Control Measures for the Southwest Border, by Richard M. Stana, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security, House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-11-374T, February 15.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-374T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11374thigh.pdf
  • Employment Verification: Federal Agencies Have Improved E-Verify, but Significant Challenges Remain, by Richard M. Stana, director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement, House Committee on the Judiciary. GAO-11-330T, February 10.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-330T
  • Recovery Act: Broadband Programs Awards and Risks to Oversight, by Mark L. Goldstein, director, physical infrastructure issues, before the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, House Committee on Energy and Commerce. GAO-11-371T, February 10.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-371T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11371thigh.pdf
  • Federal Real Property. The Government Faces Challenges to Disposing of Unneeded Buildings, by David J. Wise, director, physical infrastructure issues, before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. GAO-11-370T, February 10.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-370T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11370thigh.pdf

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