Monday, April 11, 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.

Reports
Testimonies
  • Employment and Training Programs: Opportunities Exist for Improving Efficiency, by Andrew Sherrill, director, education, workforce, and income security issues, before the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations. GAO-11-506T, April 7.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-506T
     
  • Indian Issues: Observations on Some Unique Factors That May Affect Economic Activity on Tribal Lands, by Anu K. Mittal, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. GAO-11-543T, April 7.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-543T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11543thigh.pdf 
  • Opportunities to Reduce Fragmentation, Overlap, and Potential Duplication in Federal Teacher Quality and Employment and Training Programs, by Gene L. Dodaro, comptroller general of the United States, before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. GAO-11-509T, April 6.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-509T
     
  • Federal Real Property: Progress Made on Planning and Data, but Unneeded Owned and Leased Facilities Remain, by David J. Wise, director, physical infrastructure issues, and Brian J. Lepore, director, defense capabilities and management issues, before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. GAO-11-520T, April 6.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-520T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11520thigh.pdf 
  • Aviation Security: TSA Is Taking Steps to Validate the Science Underlying Its Passenger Behavior Detection Program, but Efforts May Not Be Comprehensive, by Stephen M. Lord, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. GAO-11-461T, April 6.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-461T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11461thigh.pdf 
  • 2010 Census: Preliminary Lessons Learned Highlight the Need for Fundamental Reforms, by Robert Goldenkoff, director, strategic issues, before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-11-496T, April 6.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-496T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11496thigh.pdf 
  • State Department Inspector General: Actions to Address Independence and Effectiveness Concerns Are Under Way, by Jeanette M. Franzel, managing director, financial management and assurance, before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. GAO-11-382T, April 5.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-382T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11382thigh.pdf 
  • Human Services Programs: Opportunities to Reduce Inefficiencies, by Kay E. Brown, director, education, workforce, and income security, before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, House Committee on Ways and Means. GAO-11-531T, April 5.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-531T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11531thigh.pdf 
  • VA Real Property: Realignment Progressing, but Greater Transparency about Future Priorities Is Needed, by Lorelei St. James, acting director, physical infrastructure issues, before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. GAO-11-521T, April 5.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-521T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11521thigh.pdf 
  • H-1B Visa Program: Multifaceted Challenges Warrant Re-examination of Key Provisions, statement for the record by Andrew Sherrill, director, education, workforce, and income security, before the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement, House Committee on the Judiciary. GAO-11-505T, March 31.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-505T
     
  • Border Security: DHS Progress and Challenges in Securing the U.S. Southwest and Northern Borders, by Richard M. Stana, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-11-508T, March 30.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-508T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11508thigh.pdf 
  • DOD Cost Overruns: Trends in Nunn-McCurdy Breaches and Tools to Manage Weapon Systems Acquisition Costs, by Michael Sullivan, director, acquisition and sourcing management, before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-11-499T, March 29.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-499T
     
  • Measuring Disaster Preparedness: FEMA Has Made Limited Progress in Assessing National Capabilities, by William O. Jenkins, Jr., director, homeland security and justice issues, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-11-260T, March 17.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-260T
     
  • Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Programs and Implementation of GAO Recommendations, by Thomas J. McCool, director, applied research and methods, before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. GAO-11-476T, March 17.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-476T
     
  • Recovery Act: Status of Department of Energy's Obligations and Spending, by Franklin Rusco, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Energy and Commerce. GAO-11-483T, March 17.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-483T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11483thigh.pdf 
  • Oil and Gas Leasing: Past Work Identifies Numerous Challenges with Interior's Oversight, by Franklin Rusco, director, natural resources and environment, before the House Committee on Natural Resources. GAO-11-487T, March 17.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-487T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11487thigh.pdf 
  • Nuclear Nonproliferation: More Progress Needed in Implementing Recommendations for IAEA's Technical Cooperation Program, by Gene Aloise, director, natural resources and environment, before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. GAO-11-482T, March 17.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-482T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11482thigh.pdf 
  • Information Technology: Investment Oversight and Management Have Improved but Continued Attention Is Needed, by David A. Powner, director, information technology management issues, before the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, House Committee on Appropriations. GAO-11-454T, March 17.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-454T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11454thigh.pdf 
  • Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office, by Gene L. Dodaro, comptroller general of the United States, before the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Senate Committee on Appropriations. GAO-11-467T, March 17.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-467T
     
  • Government Performance: GPRA Modernization Act Provides Opportunities to Help Address Fiscal, Performance, and Management Challenges, by Gene L. Dodaro, comptroller general of the united states, before the Senate Committee on the Budget. GAO-11-466T, March 16.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-466T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11466thigh.pdf 
  • 401(k) Plans: Issues Involving Securities Lending in Plan Investments, by Charles A. Jeszeck, acting director, education, workforce, and income security, before the Senate Special Committee on Aging. GAO-11-359T, March 16.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-359T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11359thigh.pdf 
  • Cybersecurity: Continued Attention Needed to Protect Our Nation's Critical Infrastructure and Federal Information Systems, by Gregory C. Wilshusen, director, information security issues, before the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies, House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-11-463T, March 16.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-463T
     
  • Homeland Security: Improvements in Managing Research and Development Could Help Reduce Inefficiencies and Costs, by David C. Maurer, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. GAO-11-464T, March 15.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-464T
     
  • Maritime Security: Updating U.S. Counterpiracy Action Plan Gains Urgency as Piracy Escalates off the Horn of Africa, by Stephen L. Caldwell, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. GAO-11-449T, March 15.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-449T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11449thigh.pdf 
  • Joint Strike Fighter: Restructuring Should Improve Outcomes, but Progress Is Still Lagging Overall, by Michael Sullivan, director, acquisition and sourcing management, before the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, House Committee on Armed Services. GAO-11-450T, March 15.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-450T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11450thigh.pdf 
  • Border Security: Preliminary Observations on the Status of Key Southwest Border Technology Programs, by Richard M. Stana, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security, House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-11-448T, March 15.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-448T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11448thigh.pdf 
  • Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office, by Gene L. Dodaro, comptroller general of the United States, before the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, House Committee on Appropriations. GAO-11-453T, March 11.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-453T
     
  • Flood Insurance: Public Policy Goals Provide a Framework for Reform, by Orice Williams Brown, managing director, financial markets and community investment, before the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing, and Community Opportunity, House Committee on Financial Services. GAO-11-429T, March 11.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-429T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11429thigh.pdf

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