Monday, September 26, 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 agriculture, health care, child care, and many other issues. If you would like to know more about GAO, check out the library's guide.


Reports
Correspondences
  • Observations on the Costs and Benefits of an Increased Department of Defense Role in Helping to Secure the Southwest Land Border. GAO-11-856R, September 12.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-856R
     
  • Management Report: Opportunities for Improvements in the Congressional Award Foundation's Internal Controls and Accounting Procedures. GAO-11-825R, September 9.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-825R
     

Testimonies
  • DOD Financial Management: Improved Controls, Processes, and Systems Are Needed for Accurate and Reliable Financial Information, by Asif A. Khan, director, financial management and assurance, before the Subcommittee on Government Organization, Efficiency and Financial Management, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. GAO-11-933T, September 23.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-933T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11933thigh.pdf 
  • Social Security Disability: Participation in the Ticket to Work Program Has Increased, but More Oversight Needed, by Daniel Bertoni, director, education, workforce, and income security issues, before the Subcommittees on Social Security and Human Resources, House Ways and Means Committee. GAO-11-828T, September 23.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-828T 
  • American Samoa and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: Employment, Earnings, and Status of Key Industries Since Minimum Wage Increases Began, by David Gootnick, director, international affairs and trade, before the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs, House Natural Resources Committee. GAO-11-956T, September 23.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-956T
     
  • Polar Satellites: Agencies Need to Address Potential Gaps in Weather and Climate Data Coverage, by David A. Powner, director, information technology management issues, before the Subcommittees on Investigations and Oversight and Energy and Environment, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. GAO-11-945T, September 23.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-945T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11945thigh.pdf 
  • DOD Financial Management: Extent of Weaknesses in Controls over the Use of Public Funds and Related Improper Payments, by Asif A. Khan, director, financial management and assurance, before the Panel on Defense Financial Management and Auditability Reform, House Armed Services Committee. GAO-11-950T, September 22.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-950T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11950Thigh.pdf 
  • Homeland Security: DHS and TSA Acquisition and Development of New Technologies, by Stephen Lord, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the Subcommittee on Transportation Security, House Homeland Security Committee. GAO-11-957T, September 22.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-957T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11957thigh.pdf 
  • Incapacitated Adults: Improving Oversight of Federal Fiduciaries and Court-appointed Guardians, by Kay E. Brown, director, education, workforce, and income security, before the Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts, Senate Judiciary Committee. GAO-11-949T, September 22.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-949T
     
  • Aviation Security: TSA Has Made Progress, but Additional Efforts Are Needed to Improve Security, by Stephen M. Lord, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the Oversight, Investigations, And Management Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee. GAO-11-938T, September 16. Hearing held at Logan International Airport, Boston.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-938T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11938thigh.pdf 
  • Disaster Recovery: Federal Contracting in the Aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, by William T. Woods, acquisition and sourcing management before the Senate Committee On Small Business and Entrepreneurship. GAO-11-942T, September 15.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-942T
     
  • Small Business Contracting: Opportunities to Improve the Effectiveness of Agency and SBA Advocates and Mentor-Protege Programs, by William B. Shear, financial markets and community investment before the Contracting And Workforce Subcommittee of the House Small Business Committee. GAO-11-844T, September 15.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-844T
     
  • DOD Financial Management: Ongoing Challenges in Implementing the Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness Plan by Asif Khan, financial management and assurance before the Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services and International Security Subcommittee of the Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee. GAO-11-932T, September 15.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-932T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11932thigh.pdf 
  • Drug Safety: FDA Faces Challenges Overseeing the Foreign Drug Manufacturing Supply Chain, by Marcia Crosse, director, health care, before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. GAO-11-936T, September 14.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-936T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11936thigh.pdf 
  • Homeownership Counseling: Although Research Suggests Some Benefits, Implementation and Evaluation Challenges Exist, by Alicia Puente Cackley, director, financial markets and community investment, before the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity, House Committee on Financial Services. GAO-11-925T, September 14.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-925T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11925thigh.pdf 
  • Visa Security: Additional Actions Needed to Strengthen Overstay Enforcement and Address Risks in the Visa Process, by Richard Stana, director, homeland security and justice before the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security, House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-11-910T, September 13.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-910T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11910thigh.pdf 
  • Homeland Security: Challenges for the Food and Agriculture Sector in Responding to Potential Terrorist Attacks and Natural Disasters, by Lisa Shames, director, natural resources and environment, 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-11-946T, September 13.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-946T
     
  • Energy Policy Act of 2005: BLM's Use of Section 390 Categorical Exclusions for Oil and Gas Development. GAO-11-941T, September 9.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-941T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11941thigh.pdf 
  • Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made and Work Remaining in Implementing Homeland Security Missions 10 Years after 9/11, by Gene L. Dodaro, comptroller general of the United States, before the House Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-11-940T, September 8.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-940T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11940thigh.pdf 
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Update on Families Served and Work Participation, by Kay E. Brown, director, education, workforce, and income security, before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, House Committee on Ways and Means. GAO-11-880T, September 8.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-880T

    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11880thigh.pdf 
  • Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made and Work Remaining in Implementing Homeland Security Missions 10 Years after 9/11, by Gene L. Dodaro, comptroller general of the United States, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-11-919T, September 7.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-919T 
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11919thigh.pdf 
  • U.S. Postal Service: Actions Needed to Stave Off Financial Insolvency, by Phillip R. Herr, director, physical infrastructure, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-11-926T, September 6.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-926T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11926thigh.pdf
Presentation by Comptroller General
  • "GAO's Perspectives on Fiscal and Performance Challenges Facing Government," by Gene L. Dodaro before the American Institute of CPA's (AICPA) Governmental Accounting and Auditing Updates Conference, in Washington D.C. GAO-11-1071CG, August 23.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-1071CG
     

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