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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Government Accountability Office (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 housing, fire, health care, and many other issues. If you would like to know more about GAO, check out the library's guide.

Reports
Testimonies
  • Drug Shortages: FDA's Ability to Respond Should Be Strengthened, by Marcia Crosse, Director of Health Care Issues, before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. GAO-12-315T, December 15.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-315T 
  • Homelessness: To Improve Data and Programs, Agencies Have Taken Steps to Develop a Common Vocabulary, by Alicia Puente Cackley, Director of Financial Markets and Community Investment, before the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing, and Community Opportunity, House Committee on Financial Services. GAO-12-302T, December 15.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-302T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/assets/590/586997.pdf 
  • Medicaid Program Integrity: Expanded Federal Role Presents Challenges to and Opportunities for Assisting States, by Carolyn L. Yocom, director, health care, before the Subcommittees on Government Organization, Efficiency and Financial Management and Health Care, District of Columbia, Census and the National Archives, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. GAO-12-288T, December 7.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-288T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d12288thigh.pdf 
  • Fraud Detection Systems: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Needs to Expand Efforts to Support Program Integrity Initiatives, by Valerie C. Melvin, director, information management and technology resources issues, before the Subcommittees on Government Organization, Efficiency and Financial Management; and Health Care, District of Columbia, Census and the National Archives; House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. GAO-12-292T, December 7.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-292T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d12292thigh.pdf 
  • Visa Waiver Program: Additional Actions Needed to Address Risks and Strengthen Overstay Enforcement, by Richard M. Stana, director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement, House Committee on the Judiciary. GAO-12-287T, December 7.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-287T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d12287thigh.pdf 
  • National Capital Region: 2010 Strategic Plan is Generally Consistent with Characteristics of Effective Strategies, by William O. Jenkins, Jr., director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittees on Disaster Recovery and Intergovernmental Affairs and Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce and the District of Columbia; Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Oversight Committee. GAO-12-276T, December 7.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-276T
  • Foster Children: HHS Guidance Could Help States Improve Oversight of Psychotropic Prescriptions, by Greg Kutz, FAIS, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security. GAO-12-270T, December 1.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-270T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d12270thigh.pdf
    Podcast available - http://www.gao.gov/podcast/watchdog_episode_84.html 
  • Federal Housing Administration: Risks to the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund and the Agency's Operations, by Mathew Scire, FMCI, before the House Committee on Financial Services. GAO-12-277T, December 1.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-277T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d12277thigh.pdf 
  • Coast Guard: Observations on Arctic Requirements, Icebreakers, and Coordination with Stakeholders, by Stephen Caldwell, HSJ, before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. GAO-12-254T, December 1.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-254T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d12254thigh.pdf
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Thursday, November 03, 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 post office, agriculture, banking, and many other issues. If you would like to know more about GAO, check out the library's guide.

Reports
Correspondence



Testimonies
Comptroller General Presentation
  • Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment, by Gene L. Dodaro, comptroller general of the United States, before the annual meeting of the Alabama Examiners of Public Accounts, in Montgomery, Alabama. GAO-12-167CG, October 17, 2011
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-167CG

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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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Wednesday, August 24, 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 energy, foreign relations, health care, and many other issues. If you would like to know more about GAO, check out the library's guide.

Reports
Testimonies
Correspondence
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Tuesday, May 24, 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
Correspondence
Testimony
  • Joint Strike Fighter: Restructuring Places Program on Firmer Footing, but Progress Is Still Lagging, by Michael Sullivan, director, acquisition and sourcing management, before the Senate Committee on Armed Services. GAO-11-677T, May 19. 
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-677T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11677thigh.pdf 
  • United States Postal Service: Strategy Needed to Address Aging Delivery Fleet, by Phillip Herr, director, physical infrastructure issues, before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-11-671T, May 17.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-671T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11671thigh.pdf
  • Federal Recovery Coordination Program: Enrollment, Staffing, and Care Coordination Pose Significant Challenges, by Randall B. Williamson, director, health care, before the Subcommittee on Health, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. GAO-11-572T, May 13.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-572T     
  • Mortgage Foreclosures: Documentation Problems Reveal Need for Ongoing Regulatory Oversight, by A. Nicole Clowers, acting director, financial markets and community investment, before the Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. GAO-11-649T, May 12.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-649T     
  • Federal Workers' Compensation: Issues Associated with Changing Benefits for Older Beneficiaries, by Daniel Bertoni, director, education, workforce, and income security issues, before the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, House Committee on Education and the Workforce. GAO-11-655T, May 12.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-655T
  • Employment and Training Programs: Providing Information on Colocating Services and Consolidating Administrative Structures, by Andrew Sherrill, director, education, workforce, and income security issues, before the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training, House Committee on Education and the Workforce. GAO-11-645T, May 11.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-645T
  • Space Acquisitions: DOD Delivering New Generations of Satellites, but Space System Acquisition Challenges Remain, by Cristina T. Chaplain, director, acquisition and sourcing management, before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Senate Committee on Armed Services. GAO-11-590T, May 11.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-590T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11590thigh.pdf 
  • Hospital Emergency Departments: Health Center Strategies That May Help Reduce Their Use, by Debra A. Draper, director, health care, before the Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. GAO-11-643T, May 11.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-643T     
  • Information Technology: Department of Veterans Affairs Faces Ongoing Management Challenges, by Joel C. Willemssen, managing director, information technology, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. GAO-11-663T, May 11.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-663T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11663thigh.pdf 
  • Managing for Results: GPRA Modernization Act Provides Important Opportunities to Address Government Challenges, by Gene L. Dodaro, before subcommittees of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-11-617T, May 10.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-617T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11617thigh.pdf 
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential: Internal Control Weaknesses Need to Be Corrected to Help Achieve Security Objectives, by Stephen M. Lord, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. GAO-11-648T, May 10.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-648T
  • Commercial Space Transportation: Industry Trends and Key Issues Affecting Federal Oversight and International Competitiveness, by Gerald L. Dillingham, director, physical infrastructure issues, before the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. GAO-11-629T, May 5.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-629T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11629thigh.pdf 
  • Budget Process: Enforcing Fiscal Choices, by Susan J. Irving, director for federal budget analysis, strategic issues, before the Senate Committee on Finance. GAO-11-626T, May 4.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-626T     
  • Recovery Act: Use of Transportation Funds, Outcomes, and Lessons Learned, by Phillip R. Herr, director, physical infrastructure, before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. GAO-11-610T, May 4.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-610T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11610thigh.pdf 
  • Recovery Act: Preliminary Observations on the Use of Funds for Clean and Drinking Water Projects, by David C. Trimble, acting director, natural resources and environment, before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. GAO-11-642T, May 4.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-642T
    Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d11642thigh.pdf 
  • Military and Veterans Disability System: Worldwide Deployment of Integrated System Warrants Careful Monitoring, by Daniel Bertoni, director, education, workforce, and income security issues, before the Subcommittee on National Security, Homeland Defense, and Foreign Operations, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. GAO-11-633T, May 4.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-633T     
  • VA Health Care: Weaknesses in Policies and Oversight Governing Medical Equipment Pose Risks to Veterans' Safety, by Randall B. Williamson, director, health care, before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. GAO-11-591T, May 3.
    http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-591T     
    Presentations by the Comptroller General
    • The Role of the U.S. Government Accountability Office, by Gene L. Dodaro, comptroller general of the United States, before the House Democracy Partnership for members of parliament from Indonesia, Iraq, Lebanon, and Pakistan, in Washington, D.C. GAO-11-479CG, March 31, 2011
      http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-479CG 
    • Opportunities to Strengthen Government Performance and Enhance Auditor Communication, by Gene L. Dodaro, comptroller general of the United States, before the annual conference of the Council of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), in Washington, D.C. GAO-11-644CG, May 4, 2011
      http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-644CG       
    • Meeting the Fiscal and Management Challenges Facing Government, by Gene L. Dodaro, comptroller general of the United States, before the annual conference of the Joint Financial Management Improvement Program (JFMIP), in Washington, D.C. GAO-11-665CG, May 9, 2011
      http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-665CG       
    • GPRA Modernization Act Implementation Provides Important Opportunities to Address Government Challenges, by Gene L. Dodaro, comptroller general of the United States, before the spring symposium of the American Association for Budget and Program Analysis (AABPA), in Washington, D.C. GAO-11-679CG, May 11, 2011
      http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-679CG
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