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- Surface Transportation: Competitive Grant Programs Could Benefit from Increased Performance Focus and Better Documentation of Key Decisions. GAO-11-234, March 30.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-234
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11234high.pdf - Intercity Passenger Rail: Recording Clearer Reasons for Awards Decisions Would Improve Otherwise Good Grantmaking Practices. GAO-11-283, March 10.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-283
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11283high.pdf - Federal Tax Collection: Potential for Using Passport Issuance to Increase Collection of Unpaid Taxes. GAO-11-272, March 10.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-272
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11272high.pdf - Bureau of Prisons: Evaluating the Impact of Protective Equipment Could Help Enhance Officer Safety. GAO-11-410, April 8.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-410
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11410high.pdf - Recovery Act: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Recipients Face Challenges Meeting Legislative and Program Goals and Requirements. GAO-11-379, April 7.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-379
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11379high.pdf
Podcast available - http://www.gao.gov/podcast/watchdog_episode_53.html - Joint Strike Fighter: Restructuring Places Program on Firmer Footing, but Progress Still Lags. GAO-11-325, April 7.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-325
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11325high.pdf - State and Local Governments' Fiscal Outlook: April 2011 Update. GAO-11-495SP, April 6.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-495SP - Davis-Bacon Act: Methodological Changes Needed to Improve Wage Survey. GAO-11-152, March 22.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-152
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11152high.pdf - Defense Infrastructure: The Navy Needs Better Documentation to Support Its Proposed Military Treatment Facilities on Guam. GAO-11-206, April 5.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-206
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11206high.pdf - Lead in Tap Water: CDC Public Health Communications Need Improvement. GAO-11-279, March 14.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-279
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11279high.pdf - Defense Acquisitions: CH-53K Helicopter Program Has Addressed Early Difficulties and Adopted Strategies to Address Future Risks. GAO-11-332, April 4.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-332
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11332high.pdf - Key Indicator Systems: Experiences of Other National and Subnational Systems Offer Insights for the United States. GAO-11-396, March 31.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-396
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11396high.pdf - Combating Child Pornography: Steps Are Needed to Ensure That Tips to Law Enforcement Are Useful and Forensic Examinations Are Cost Effective. GAO-11-334, March 31.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-334
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11334high.pdf - 2010 Lobbying Disclosure: Observations on Lobbyists' Compliance with Disclosure Requirements. GAO-11-452, April 1.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-452
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11452high.pdf - State and Local Governments: Knowledge of Past Recessions Can Inform Future Federal Fiscal Assistance. GAO-11-401, March 31.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-401
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11401high.pdf - Medicaid: Improving Responsiveness of Federal Assistance to States during Economic Downturns. GAO-11-395, March 31.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-395
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11395high.pdf - 2011 Tax Filing: IRS Dealt with Challenges to Date but Needs Additional Authority to Verify Compliance. GAO-11-481, March 29.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-481 - Tax Preparer Regulation: IRS Needs a Documented Framework to Achieve Goal of Improving Taxpayer Compliance. GAO-11-336, March 31.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-336
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11336high.pdf
Podcast - http://www.gao.gov/podcast/watchdog_episode_52.html - Refugee Assistance: Little Is Known about the Effectiveness of Different Approaches for Improving Refugees' Employment Outcomes. GAO-11-369, March 31.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-369
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11369high.pdf - Older Americans Act: More Should Be Done to Measure the Extent of Unmet Need for Services. GAO-11-237, February 28.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-237
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11237high.pdf - VA Education Benefits: Actions Taken, but Outreach and Oversight Could Be Improved. GAO-11-256, February 28.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-256
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11256high.pdf - Department of Energy: Advanced Technology Vehicle Loan Program Implementation Is Under Way, but Enhanced Technical Oversight and Performance Measures Are Needed. GAO-11-145, February 28.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-145
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11145high.pdf - Rural Housing Service: Opportunities Exist to Strengthen Farm Labor Housing Program Management and Oversight. GAO-11-329, March 30.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-329
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11329high.pdf - U.S. Postal Service: Ending Saturday Delivery Would Reduce Costs, but Comprehensive Restructuring Is Also Needed. GAO-11-270, March 29.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-270
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11270high.pdf
Podcast - http://www.gao.gov/podcast/watchdog_episode_51.html - Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs. GAO-11-233SP, March 29.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-233SP
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11233sphigh.pdf - Intercity Passenger and Freight Rail: Better Data and Communication of Uncertainties Can Help Decision Makers Understand Benefits and Tradeoffs of Programs and Policies. GAO-11-290, February 24.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-290
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11290high.pdf - Credit Cards: Consumer Costs for Debt Protection Products Can Be Substantial Relative to Benefits but Are Not a Focus of Regulatory Oversight. GAO-11-311, March 25.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-311
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11311high.pdf
Podcast available - http://www.gao.gov/podcast/watchdog_episode_50.html - Missile Defense: Actions Needed to Improve Transparency and Accountability. GAO-11-372, March 24.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-372
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11372high.pdf - Taxpayer Account Strategy: IRS Should Finish Defining Benefits and Improve Cost Estimates. GAO-11-168, March 24.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-168
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11168high.pdf - End-Stage Renal Disease: CMS Should Assess Adequacy of Payment When Certain Oral Drugs Are Included and Ensure Availability of Quality Monitoring Data. GAO-11-365, March 23.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-365
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11365high.pdf - DOD and VA Health Care: Federal Recovery Coordination Program Continues to Expand but Faces Significant Challenges. GAO-11-250, March 23.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-250
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11250high.pdf - The Federal Government's Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: January 2011 Update. GAO-11-451SP, March 18.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-451SP - Financial Audit: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Funds' 2010 and 2009 Financial Statements. GAO-11-412, March 18.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-412
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11412high.pdf - Federal Food Safety Oversight: Food Safety Working Group Is a Positive First Step but Governmentwide Planning Is Needed to Address Fragmentation. GAO-11-289, March 18.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-289
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11289high.pdf - Troubled Asset Relief Program: Treasury Continues to Face Implementation Challenges and Data Weaknesses in Its Making Home Affordable Program. GAO-11-288, March 17.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-288
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11288high.pdf - Climate Change Issues: Options for Addressing Challenges to Carbon Offset Quality. GAO-11-345, February 15.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-345
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11345high.pdf - 401(k) Plans: Certain Investment Options and Practices That May Restrict Withdrawals Not Widely Understood. GAO-11-291, March 10.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-291
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11291high.pdf - Private Health Insurance: Data on Application and Coverage Denials. GAO-11-268, March 16.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-268
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11268high.pdf - Department of Labor: Further Management Improvements Needed to Address Information Technology and Financial Controls. GAO-11-157, March 16.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-157
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11157high.pdf - Information Security: IRS Needs to Enhance Internal Control over Financial Reporting and Taxpayer Data. GAO-11-308, March 15.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-308
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11308high.pdf
Podcast available - http://www.gao.gov/podcast/watchdog_episode_49.html - Information Technology: OMB Has Made Improvements to Its Dashboard, but Further Work Is Needed by Agencies and OMB to Ensure Data Accuracy. GAO-11-262, March 15.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-262
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11262high.pdf - Nuclear Waste: DOE Needs a Comprehensive Strategy and Guidance on Computer Models that Support Environmental Cleanup Decisions. GAO-11-143, February 10.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-143
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11143high.pdf - Information Technology: Better Informed Decision Making Needed on Navy's Next Generation Enterprise Network Acquisition. GAO-11-150, March 11.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-150
Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11150high.pdf
- 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
Correspondences
- International Space Station (ISS)--Ongoing Assessments for Life Extension Appear to Be Supported. GAO-11-519R, April 11.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-519R - Financial Management: Audit of the Senate Stationery Room Revolving Fund for Fiscal Year 2010. GAO-11-204R, April 6.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-204R - Financial Management: Audit of the Senate Gift Shop Revolving Fund for Fiscal Year 2010. GAO-11-326R, April 6.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-326R - Medicaid and CHIP: Reports for Monitoring Children's Health Care Services Need Improvement. GAO-11-293R, April 5.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-293R - Factors for Evaluating the Cost Share of Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program to Assist Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers. GAO-11-437R, April 4.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-437R - Military Base Realignments and Closures: Review of the Iowa and Milan Army Ammunition Plants. GAO-11-488R, April 1.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-488R - Federal Reserve Banks: Areas for Improvement in Information Systems Controls. GAO-11-447R, March 31.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-447R - Key Events Leading to the Termination of the Delphi Defined Benefit Plans. GAO-11-373R, March 30.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-373R - Trends in Nunn-McCurdy Cost Breaches for Major Defense Acquisition Programs. GAO-11-295R, March 9.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-295R - Defense Infrastructure: Ability of Ship Maintenance Industrial Base to Support a Nuclear Aircraft Carrier at Naval Station Mayport. GAO-11-388R, March 29.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-388R - Management Report: Improvements Needed in SEC's Internal Controls and Accounting Procedures. GAO-11-348R, March 29.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-348R - Private Health Insurance Coverage: Expert Views on Approaches to Encourage Voluntary Enrollment. GAO-11-392R, February 25.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-392R - Defense Acquisitions: Application of Lessons Learned and Best Practices in the Presidential Helicopter Program. GAO-11-380R, March 25.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-380R - Medicare Part D: CMS Conducted Fraud and Abuse Compliance Plan Audits, but All Audit Findings Are Not Yet Available. GAO-11-269R, February 18.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-269R - List of Selected Federal Programs That Have Similar or Overlapping Objectives, Provide Similar Services, or Are Fragmented Across Government Missions. (Supplement to GAO-11-318SP) GAO-11-474R, March 18.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-474R - DOD Health Care: Prohibition on Financial Incentives That May Influence Health Insurance Choices for Retirees and Their Dependents under Age 65. GAO-11-160R, February 16.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-160R - Prescription Drugs: Trends in Usual and Customary Prices for Commonly Used Drugs. GAO-11-306R, February 10.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-306R
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