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Agriculture and Food

Food Stamp Program: Options for Delivering Financial Incentives to Participants for Purchasing Targeted Foods: GAO-08-415, July 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Oversight of Food Safety: FDA Has Provided Few Details on the Resources and Strategies Needed to Implement its Food Protection Plan: GAO-08-909T, June 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Food Safety: Selected Countries' Systems Can Offer Insights into Ensuring Import Safety and Responding to Foodborne Illness: GAO-08-794, June 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 96 pages) Accessible Text

Humane Methods of Handling and Slaughter: Public Reporting on Violations Can Identify Enforcement Challenges and Enhance Transparency: GAO-08-686T, April 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

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Budget and Spending

Fiscal Year 2007 U.S. Government Financial Statements: Sustained Improvement in Financial Management Is Crucial to Improving Accountability and Addressing the Long-Term Fiscal Challenge: GAO-08-926T, June 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: Long-Term Federal Fiscal Challenge Driven Primarily by Health Care: GAO-08-912T, June 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal Year 2007 U.S. Government Financial Statements: Sustained Improvement in Financial Management Is Crucial to Improving Accountability and Addressing the Long-Term Fiscal Challenges: GAO-08-847T, June 5, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

The Nation's Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: April 2008 Update: GAO-08-783R, May 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office: GAO-08-707T, April 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office: GAO-08-616T, April 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

The Nation's Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: January 2008 Update: GAO-08-591R, March 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

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Business, Industry, and Consumers

Export-Import Bank: Performance Standards for Small Business Assistance Are in Place but Ex-Im Is in the Early Stages of Measuring Their Effectiveness: GAO-08-915, July 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

HUBZone Program: SBA's Control Weaknesses Exposed the Government to Fraud and Abuse: GAO-08-964T, July 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Small Business Administration: Additional Actions Are Needed to Certify and Monitor HUBZone Businesses and Assess Program Results: GAO-08-975T, July 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Bankruptcy Reform: Dollar Costs Associated with the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005: GAO-08-697, June 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text

Small Business Administration: Additional Actions Are Needed to Certify and Monitor HUBZone Businesses and Assess Program Results: GAO-08-643, June 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Telecommunications: FCC Needs to Improve Performance Management and Strengthen Oversight of the High-Cost Program: GAO-08-633, June 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Telecommunications: Survey of State Regulatory Commissions (GAO-08-662SP, June 2008), an E-supplement to GAO-08-633: GAO-08-662SP, June 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Digital Television Transition: Broadcasters' Transition Status, Low-Power Station Issues, and Information on Consumer Awareness of the DTV Transition: GAO-08-881T, June 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Utility Regulation: Opportunities Exist to Improve Oversight: GAO-08-752T, May 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Digital Television Transition: GAO DTV Broadcaster Survey (GAO-08-528SP, April 2008), an E-supplement to GAO-08-510: GAO-08-528SP, April 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Digital Television Transition: Majority of Broadcasters Are Prepared for the DTV Transition, but Some Technical and Coordination Issues Remain: GAO-08-510, April 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

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Civil Rights

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Sharing Promising Practices and Fully Implementing Strategic Human Capital Planning Can Improve Management of Growing Workload: GAO-08-589, June 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Legal Services Corporation: Improvements Needed in Governance, Accountability, and Grants Management and Oversight: GAO-08-833T, May 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Department of Agriculture: Management of Civil Rights Efforts Continues to Be Deficient Despite Years of Attention: GAO-08-755T, May 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

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Economic Development

National Flood Insurance Program: Financial Challenges Underscore Need for Improved Oversight of Mitigation Programs and Key Contracts: GAO-08-437, June 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 86 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Natural Catastrophe Insurance: Analysis of a Proposed Combined Federal Flood and Wind Insurance Program: GAO-08-504, April 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text

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Education

Bureau of Indian Education: Improving Interior's Assistance Would Aid Tribal Groups Developing Academic Accountability Systems: GAO-08-1125T, September 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Bureau of Indian Education Schools: Improving Interior's Assistance Would Help Some Tribal Groups Implement Academic Accountability Systems: GAO-08-679, June 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Higher Education: Veteran Students Received Similar Amounts of Title IV Aid As Nonveterans but More Total Aid with GI Benefits: GAO-08-741, June 20, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

Higher Education: United States' and Other Countries' Strategies for Attracting and Funding International Students: GAO-08-878T, June 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Higher Education: Multiple Higher Education Tax Incentives Create Opportunities for Taxpayers to Make Costly Mistakes: GAO-08-717T, May 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

Native Hawaiian Education Act: Greater Oversight Would Increase Accountability and Enable Targeting of Funds to Areas with Greatest Need: GAO-08-422, March 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Employment

NASA Workforce: Briefing on National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Use of Term Appointments: GAO-08-920R, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages)

Human Capital: Selected Agencies Have Implemented Key Features of Their Senior Executive Performance-Based Pay Systems, but Refinements Are Needed: GAO-08-1019T, July 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Labor: Case Studies from Ongoing Work Show Examples in Which Wage and Hour Division Did Not Adequately Pursue Labor Violations: GAO-08-973T, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Fair Labor Standards Act: Better Use of Available Resources and Consistent Reporting Could Improve Compliance: GAO-08-962T, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Employment Verification: Challenges Exist in Implementing a Mandatory Electronic Employment Verification System: GAO-08-895T, June 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Human Capital Planning Has Improved, but Strategic View of Contractor Workforce Is Needed: GAO-08-582, May 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Human Capital: Workforce Diversity Governmentwide and at the Department of Homeland Security: GAO-08-815T, May 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Workforce Development: Community Colleges and One-Stop Centers Collaborate to Meet 21st Century Workforce Needs: GAO-08-547, May 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Employment and Training Program Grants: Evaluating Impact and Enhancing Monitoring Would Improve Accountability: GAO-08-486, May 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Human Capital: Corps of Engineers Needs to Update Its Workforce Planning Process to More Effectively Address Its Current and Future Workforce Needs: GAO-08-596, May 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Employment Verification: Challenges Exist in Implementing a Mandatory Electronic Employment Verification System: GAO-08-729T, May 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Older Workers: Federal Agencies Face Challenges, but Have Opportunities to Hire and Retain Experienced Employees: GAO-08-630T, April 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Workforce Diversity Governmentwide and at the Small Business Administration: GAO-08-725T, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Employment and Training: Most One-Stop Career Centers Are Taking Multiple Actions to Link Employers and Older Workers: GAO-08-548, April 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

Mine Safety: Additional Guidance and Oversight of Mines' Emergency Response Plans Would Improve the Safety of Underground Coal Miners: GAO-08-424, April 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Human Capital: Diversity in the Federal SES and Senior Levels of the U.S. Postal Service and Processes for Selecting New Executives: GAO-08-609T, April 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text

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Energy

Oil and Gas Royalties: The Federal System for Collecting Oil and Gas Revenues Needs Comprehensive Reassessment: GAO-08-691, September 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages)

Nuclear Material: DOE Needs to Take Action to Reduce Risks Before Processing Additional Nuclear Material at the Savannah River Site's H-Canyon: GAO-08-840, July 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Weapons: Views on NNSA's Proposal to Transform the Nuclear Weapons Complex: GAO-08-1032T, July 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Energy: New Loan Guarantee Program Should Complete Activities Necessary for Effective and Accountable Program Management: GAO-08-750, July 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Safety: NRC's Oversight of Fire Protection at U.S. Commercial Nuclear Reactor Units Could Be Strengthened: GAO-08-747, June 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Waste: DOE Lacks Critical Information Needed to Assess Its Tank Management Strategy at Hanford: GAO-08-793, June 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Energy: Information on Its Management of Costs and Liabilities for Contractors' Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans: GAO-08-642R, June 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Energy: Implementation and Use of Other Transactions Authority Provided in the Energy Policy Act of 2005: GAO-08-798R, June 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Energy: Office of Science Has Kept Majority of Projects within Budget and on Schedule, but Funding and Other Challenges May Grow: GAO-08-641, May 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Low-Level Radioactive Waste: Status of Disposal Availability in the United States and Other Countries: GAO-08-813T, May 20, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

Economic and Other Implications of Switching from Coal to Natural Gas at the Capitol Power Plant and at Electricity-Generating Units Nationwide: GAO-08-601R, May 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Improving the Cost-Effectiveness of Filling the Reserve: GAO-08-726T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Global Nuclear Energy Partnership: DOE Should Reassess Its Approach to Designing and Building Spent Nuclear Fuel Recycling Facilities: GAO-08-483, April 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Material: Several Potential Options for Dealing with DOE's Depleted Uranium Tails Could Benefit the Government: GAO-08-613T, April 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Nuclear Material: DOE Has Several Potential Options for Dealing with Depleted Uranium Tails, Each of Which Could Benefit the Government: GAO-08-606R, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Environmental Protection

Hurricane Katrina: Continuing Debris Removal and Disposal Issues: GAO-08-985R, August 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

Chemical Safety Board: Improvements in Management and Oversight Are Needed: GAO-08-864R, August 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 81 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Chesapeake Bay Program: Recent Actions Are Positive Steps Toward More Effectively Guiding the Restoration Effort: GAO-08-1033T, July 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Superfund: Funding and Reported Costs of Enforcement and Administration Activities: GAO-08-841R, July 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

Environmental Satellites: Polar-orbiting Satellite Acquisition Faces Delays; Decisions Needed on Whether and How to Ensure Climate Data Continuity: GAO-08-899T, June 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Architect of the Capitol: Progress in Improving Energy Efficiency and Options for Decreasing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: GAO-08-917T, June 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Chemical Assessments: EPA's New Assessment Process Will Further Limit the Productivity and Credibility of Its Integrated Risk Information System: GAO-08-810T, May 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Environmental Satellites: Polar-orbiting Satellite Acquisition Faces Delays; Decisions Needed on Whether and How to Ensure Climate Data Continuity: GAO-08-518, May 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Climate Change: Expert Opinion on the Economics of Policy Options to Address Climate Change: GAO-08-605, May 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 75 pages) Accessible Text

Offshore Marine Aquaculture: Multiple Administrative and Environmental Issues Need to Be Addressed in Establishing a U.S. Regulatory Framework: GAO-08-594, May 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text

Aboveground Oil Storage Tanks: More Complete Facility Data Could Improve Implementation of EPA's Spill Prevention Program: GAO-08-482, April 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Toxic Chemicals: EPA's New Assessment Process Will Increase Challenges EPA Faces in Evaluating and Regulating Chemicals: GAO-08-743T, April 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

International Boundary and Water Commission: Two Alternatives for Improving Wastewater Treatment at the United States-Mexico Border: GAO-08-595R, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text

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Financial Institutions

Fair Lending: Race and Gender Data Are Limited for Nonmortgage Lending: GAO-08-1023T, July 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Management Report: Opportunities for Improvements in FDIC's Internal Controls and Accounting Procedures: GAO-08-863R, July 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Fair Lending: Race and Gender Data Are Limited for Nonmortgage Lending: GAO-08-698, June 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Reserve Banks: Areas for Improvement in Information Security Controls: GAO-08-836R, June 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Credit and Debit Cards: Federal Entities Are Taking Actions to Limit Their Interchange Fees, but Additional Revenue Collection Cost Savings May Exist: GAO-08-558, May 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Internal Control: Improvements Needed in SEC's Accounting and Financial Reporting Process: GAO-08-461R, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Coins: The Federal Reserve Banks Are Fulfilling Coin Demand, but Optimal Inventory Ranges Are Undefined: GAO-08-401, March 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text

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Financial Management

Terrorism Insurance: Status of Efforts by Policyholders to Obtain Coverage: GAO-08-1057, September 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages)

Grants Management: Attention Needed to Address Undisbursed Balances in Expired Grant Accounts: GAO-08-432, August 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

DOD Financial Management: Adjudication of Butterbaugh Claims for the Restoration of Annual Leave or Pay: GAO-08-948R, July 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Management: DOD's Ability to Prevent, Identify, Investigate, and Report on Antideficiency Act Violations: GAO-08-941R, July 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit Manual: Volume 1, July 2008: GAO-08-585G, July 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 524 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit Manual: Volume 2, July 2008: GAO-08-586G, July 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 360 pages) Accessible Text

DCAA Audits: Allegations That Certain Audits at Three Locations Did Not Meet Professional Standards Were Substantiated: GAO-08-857, July 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 75 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Management: FBI Has Designed and Implemented Stronger Internal Controls over Sentinel Contractor Invoice Review and Equipment Purchases, but Additional Actions Are Needed: GAO-08-716R, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Improper Payments: Responses to Posthearing Questions Related to Status of Agencies' Efforts to Address Improper Payment and Recovery Auditing Requirements: GAO-08-819R, June 20, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Material Weaknesses in Internal Control over the Processes Used to Prepare the Consolidated Financial Statements of the U.S. Government: GAO-08-748, June 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Governmentwide Accounts Payable: GAO-08-711R, May 20, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Congressional Award Foundation's Fiscal Years 2007 and 2006 Financial Statements: GAO-08-715, May 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Special Counsel Expenditures for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2007: GAO-08-541, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

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Government Operations

Federal Courthouse Construction: Estimated Costs to House the L.A. District Court Have Tripled and There Is No Consensus on How to Proceed: GAO-08-889, September 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages)

DCAA Audits: Allegations That Certain Audits at Three Locations Did Not Meet Professional Standards Were Substantiated: GAO-08-993T, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Real Property: Progress Made in Reducing Unneeded Property, but VA Needs Better Information to Make Further Reductions: GAO-08-939, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

The Upcoming Transition: GAO's Efforts to Assist the 111th Congress and the Next Administration: GAO-08-1153T, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages)

U.S. Postal Service: New Delivery Performance Measures Could Enhance Managers' Pay for Performance Program: GAO-08-996, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Assessment of the Explanation That Immigration and Customs Enforcement Provided for Its Subsequent Transfer from the Spectrum Relocation Fund: GAO-08-846R, September 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Elections: Federal Programs for Accrediting Laboratories That Test Voting Systems Need to Be Better Defined and Implemented: GAO-08-770, September 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Indian Health Service: Mismanagement Led to Millions of Dollars in Lost or Stolen Property and Wasteful Spending: GAO-08-1069T, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: Agencies Need to Establish Comprehensive Policies to Address Changes to Projects' Cost, Schedule, and Performance Goals: GAO-08-925, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

United States Postal Service: Information on the Irradiation of Federal Mail in the Washington, D.C., Area: GAO-08-938R, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text

Personnel Security Clearances: Preliminary Observations on Joint Reform Efforts to Improve the Governmentwide Clearance Eligibility Process: GAO-08-1050T, July 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

Post-Government Employment Restrictions and Foreign Agent Registration: Additional Action Needed to Enhance Implementation of Requirements: GAO-08-855, July 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Government Performance: 2007 Federal Managers Survey on Performance and Management Issues: (GAO-08-1036SP, July 2008), an E-supplement to GAO-08-1026T: GAO-08-1036SP, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Government Performance: Lessons Learned for the Next Administration on Using Performance Information to Improve Results: GAO-08-1026T, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Postal Service: Data Needed to Assess the Effectiveness of Outsourcing: GAO-08-787, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Postal Service: USPS Has Taken Steps to Strengthen Network Realignment Planning and Accountability and Improve Communication: GAO-08-1022T, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Capitol Police: Progress Made in Addressing Prior GAO Recommendations on Administrative and Management Operations: GAO-08-1000T, July 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

Schedule and Timing Issues Complicate Withholding Premiums for Medicare Parts C and D from Social Security Payments: GAO-08-816R, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 89 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of June 27, 2008: GAO-08-900T, July 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Telecommunications: Agencies Are Generally Following Sound Transition Planning Practices, and GSA Is Taking Action to Resolve Challenges: GAO-08-759, June 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Production Act: Agencies Lack Policies and Guidance for Use of Key Authorities: GAO-08-854, June 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Electronic Payments: Many Programs Electronically Disburse Federal Benefits, and More Outreach Could Increase Use: GAO-08-645, June 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Indian Health Service: IHS Mismanagement Led to Millions of Dollars in Lost or Stolen Property: GAO-08-727, June 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

2010 Census: Census Bureau Should Take Action to Improve the Credibility and Accuracy of Its Cost Estimate for the Decennial Census: GAO-08-554, June 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Real Property: Property Conveyances between the District of Columbia and the Federal Government Await Completion, and Development Will Take Many Years: GAO-08-684, June 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 101 pages) Accessible Text

2010 Census: Plans for Decennial Census Operations and Technology Have Progressed, But Much Uncertainty Remains: GAO-08-886T, June 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Postal Service: Mail-Related Recycling Initiatives and Possible Opportunities for Improvement: GAO-08-599, June 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Privacy: Agencies Should Ensure That Designated Senior Officials Have Oversight of Key Functions: GAO-08-603, May 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal User Fees: A Design Guide: GAO-08-386SP, May 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of May 22, 2008: GAO-08-811T, May 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 5 pages) Accessible Text

Privacy: Alternatives Exist for Enhancing Protection of Personally Identifiable Information: GAO-08-536, May 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Smithsonian Institution: Board of Regents Has Implemented Many Governance Reforms, but Ensuring Accountability and Oversight Will Require Ongoing Action: GAO-08-632, May 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Real Property: Corps of Engineers Needs to Improve the Reliability of Its Real Property Disposal Data: GAO-08-349, May 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Human Capital: Transforming Federal Recruiting and Hiring Efforts: GAO-08-762T, May 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Interagency Contracting: Need for Improved Information and Policy Implementation at the Department of State: GAO-08-578, May 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Capitol Police: Status of Efforts to Address Prior GAO Recommendations on Administrative and Management Operations: GAO-08-540T, May 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

2010 Census: Bureau Needs to Specify How It Will Assess Coverage Follow-up Techniques and When It Will Produce Coverage Measurement Results: GAO-08-414, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

2010 Census: Census at Critical Juncture for Implementing Risk Reduction Strategies: GAO-08-685T, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of April 15, 2008: GAO-08-677T, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Census 2010: Census at Critical Juncture for Implementing Risk Reduction Strategies: GAO-08-659T, April 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Employee Security: Implementation of Identification Cards and DOD's Personnel Security Clearance Program Need Improvement: GAO-08-551T, April 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Advisory Committee Act: Issues Related to the Independence and Balance of Advisory Committees: GAO-08-611T, April 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Compensation Programs: Perspectives on Four Programs for Individuals Injured by Exposure to Harmful Substances: GAO-08-628T, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Contracting: Congressional Action Needed to Address Long-standing Problems with Reporting of Advisory and Assistance Services: GAO-08-319, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Comments on the Office of Personnel Management's February 20, 2008 Report to Congress Regarding the Retirement Systems Modernization: GAO-08-576R, March 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

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Health

Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy: Assets and Income Are Both Important in Subsidy Denials, and Access to State and Manufacturer Drug Programs Is Uneven: GAO-08-824, September 5, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Health Care: Oversight of Military Services' Post-Deployment Health Reassessment Completion Rates Is Limited: GAO-08-1025R, September 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Health Resources and Services Administration: Many Underserved Areas Lack a Health Center Site, and the Health Center Program Needs More Oversight: GAO-08-723, August 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages)

Food and Drug Administration: Approval and Oversight of the Drug Mifeprex: GAO-08-751, August 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text

Prescription Drugs: FDA's Oversight of the Promotion of Drugs for Off-Label Uses: GAO-08-835, July 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Long-Term Care Insurance: State Oversight of Rate Setting and Claims Settlement Practices: GAO-08-1016T, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare Part D: Some Plan Sponsors Have Not Completely Implemented Fraud and Abuse Programs, and CMS Oversight Has Been Limited: GAO-08-760, July 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Hurricane Katrina: Trends in the Operating Results of Five Hospitals in New Orleans before and after Hurricane Katrina: GAO-08-681R, July 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare and Medicaid: CMS and State Efforts to Interact with the Indian Health Service and Indian Tribes: GAO-08-724, July 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare: Covert Testing Exposes Weaknesses in the Durable Medical Equipment Supplier Screening Process: GAO-08-955, July 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Long-Term Care Insurance: Oversight of Rate Setting and Claims Settlement Practices: GAO-08-712, June 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare Part D: Complaint Rates Are Declining, but Operational and Oversight Challenges Remain: GAO-08-719, June 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare Advantage Organizations: Actual Expenses and Profits Compared to Projections for 2005: GAO-08-827R, June 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Young Adults With Serious Mental Illness: Some States and Federal Agencies Are Taking Steps to Address Their Transition Challenges: GAO-08-678, June 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 81 pages) Accessible Text

Influenza Pandemic: Federal Agencies Should Continue to Assist States to Address Gaps in Pandemic Planning: GAO-08-539, June 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Emergency Preparedness: States Are Planning for Medical Surge, but Could Benefit from Shared Guidance for Allocating Scarce Medical Resources: GAO-08-668, June 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare Part B Imaging Services: Rapid Spending Growth and Shift to Physician Offices Indicate Need for CMS to Consider Additional Management Practices: GAO-08-452, June 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare: Thousands of Medicare Providers Abuse the Federal Tax System: GAO-08-618, June 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicaid: CMS Needs More Information on the Billions of Dollars Spent on Supplemental Payments: GAO-08-614, May 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waivers: CMS Should Encourage States to Conduct Mortality Reviews for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: GAO-08-529, May 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy: SSA Continues to Approve Applicants, but Millions of Individuals Have Not Yet Applied: GAO-08-812T, May 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Congressional Review Act: Applicability to CMS Letter on State Children's Health Insurance Program: GAO-08-785T, May 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Health Savings Accounts: Participation Grew, and Many HSA-Eligible Plan Enrollees Did Not Open HSAs while Individuals Who Did Had Higher Incomes: GAO-08-802T, May 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Medical Devices: FDA Faces Challenges in Conducting Inspections of Foreign Manufacturing Establishments: GAO-08-780T, May 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Nursing Homes: Federal Monitoring Surveys Demonstrate Continued Understatement of Serious Care Problems and CMS Oversight Weaknesses: GAO-08-517, May 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Prescription Drugs: Trends in FDA's Oversight of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising: GAO-08-758T, May 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare: Competitive Bidding for Medical Equipment and Supplies Could Reduce Program Payments, but Adequate Oversight Is Critical: GAO-08-767T, May 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Organ Transplant Programs: Federal Agencies Have Acted to Improve Oversight, but Implementation Issues Remain: GAO-08-412, April 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Food and Drug Administration: Agency Complied with Statutory Requirement to Reexamine Condom Labels: GAO-08-565R, April 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

Abstinence Education: Assessing the Accuracy and Effectiveness of Federally Funded Programs: GAO-08-664T, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Drug Safety: Preliminary Findings Suggest Recent FDA Initiatives Have Potential, but Do Not Fully Address Weaknesses in Its Foreign Drug Inspection Program: GAO-08-701T, April 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Health-Care-Associated Infections in Hospitals: Leadership Needed from HHS to Prioritize Prevention Practices and Improve Data on These Infections: GAO-08-673T, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle Disorders: NIH Supports a Wide Range of Research: GAO-08-454R, April 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Medicaid Financing: Long-standing Concerns about Inappropriate State Arrangements Support Need for Improved Federal Oversight: GAO-08-650T, April 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Global HIV/AIDS: A More Country-Based Approach Could Improve Allocation of PEPFAR Funding: GAO-08-480, April 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Global HIV/AIDS: Survey of PEPFAR Country Team Officials (GAO-08-534SP), an E-supplement to GAO-08-480: GAO-08-534SP, April 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages)

Health Savings Accounts: Participation Increased and Was More Common among Individuals with Higher Incomes: GAO-08-474R, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Health and Safety Information: EPA and OSHA Could Improve Their Processes for Preparing Communication Products: GAO-08-265, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Health-Care-Associated Infections in Hospitals: Leadership Needed from HHS to Prioritize Prevention Practices and Improve Data on These Infections: GAO-08-283, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Health Insurance: Most College Students Are Covered through Employer-Sponsored Plans, and Some Colleges and States Are Taking Steps to Increase Coverage: GAO-08-389, March 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text

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Homeland Security

Visa Waiver Program: Actions Are Needed to Improve Management of the Expansion Process, and to Assess and Mitigate Program Risks: GAO-08-967, September 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

Secure Border Initiative: DHS Needs to Address Significant Risks in Delivering Key Technology Investment: GAO-08-1148T, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Secure Border Initiative: Observations on Deployment Challenges: GAO-08-1141T, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: TSA Is Enhancing Its Oversight of Air Carrier Efforts to Screen Passengers against Terrorist Watch-List Records, but Expects Ultimate Solution to Be Implementation of Secure Flight: GAO-08-1136T, September 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Various Issues Led to the Termination of the United States-Canada Shared Border Management Pilot Project: GAO-08-1038R, September 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Supply Chain Security: CBP Works with International Entities to Promote Global Customs Security Standards and Initiatives, but Challenges Remain: GAO-08-538, August 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation Security: TSA Has Developed a Risk-Based Covert Testing Program, but Could Better Mitigate Aviation Security Vulnerabilities Identified Through Covert Tests: GAO-08-958, August 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

TSA's Explosives Detection Canine Program: Status of Increasing Number of Explosives Detection Canine Teams: GAO-08-933R, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text

Biosurveillance: Preliminary Observations on Department of Homeland Security's Biosurveillance Initiatives: GAO-08-960T, July 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Nuclear Detection: Preliminary Observations on the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office's Efforts to Develop a Global Nuclear Detection Architecture: GAO-08-999T, July 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Transportation Security Administration May Face Resource and Other Challenges in Developing a System to Screen All Cargo Transported on Passenger Aircraft: GAO-08-959T, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Emergency Management: GAO Responses to Post-hearing Questions for the Record: GAO-08-1003R, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Initial Results on Availability of Terrorism Insurance in Specific Geographic Markets: GAO-08-919R, July 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: DHS Risk-Based Grant Methodology Is Reasonable, But Current Version's Measure of Vulnerability is Limited: GAO-08-852, June 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: First Responders' Ability to Detect and Model Hazardous Releases in Urban Areas Is Significantly Limited: GAO-08-180, June 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Secure Border Initiative Fiscal Year 2008 Expenditure Plan Shows Improvement, but Deficiencies Limit Congressional Oversight and DHS Accountability: GAO-08-739R, June 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 107 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Risk Management: Strengthening the Use of Risk Management Principles in Homeland Security: GAO-08-904T, June 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Coast Guard: Change in Course Improves Deepwater Management and Oversight, but Outcome Still Uncertain: GAO-08-745, June 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Maritime Security: National Strategy and Supporting Plans Were Generally Well-Developed and Are Being Implemented: GAO-08-672, June 20, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: The Federal Protective Service Faces Several Challenges That Raise Concerns About Protection of Federal Facilities: GAO-08-897T, June 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Nuclear Security: NRC and DHS Need to Take Additional Steps to Better Track and Detect Radioactive Materials: GAO-08-598, June 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: The Federal Protective Service Faces Several Challenges That Raise Concerns About Protection of Federal Facilities: GAO-08-914T, June 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Supply Chain Security: Challenges to Scanning 100 Percent of U.S.-Bound Cargo Containers: GAO-08-533T, June 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Emergency Management: Observations on DHS's Preparedness for Catastrophic Disasters: GAO-08-868T, June 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: The Federal Protective Service Faces Several Challenges That Hamper Its Ability to Protect Federal Facilities: GAO-08-683, June 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Response Framework: FEMA Needs Policies and Procedures to Better Integrate Non-Federal Stakeholders in the Revision Process: GAO-08-768, June 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Alien Detention Standards: Observations on the Adherence to ICE's Medical Standards in Detention Facilities: GAO-08-869T, June 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

September 11: HHS Needs to Develop a Plan That Incorporates Lessons from the Responder Health Programs: GAO-08-610, May 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

High-Containment Biosafety Laboratories: DHS Lacks Evidence to Conclude That Foot-and-Mouth Disease Research Can Be Done Safely on the U.S. Mainland: GAO-08-821T, May 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Border Security: Summary of Covert Tests and Security Assessments for the Senate Committee on Finance, 2003-2007: GAO-08-757, May 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Homeland Security: Better Planning and Oversight Needed to Improve Complex Service Acquisition Outcomes: GAO-08-765T, May 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Supply Chain Security: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Has Enhanced Its Partnership with Import Trade Sectors, but Challenges Remain in Verifying Security Practices: GAO-08-240, April 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Homeland Security: Better Planning and Assessment Needed to Improve Outcomes for Complex Service Acquisitions: GAO-08-263, April 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Federal Efforts Are Helping to Address Some Challenges Faced by State and Local Fusion Centers: GAO-08-636T, April 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made in Implementation of Management Functions, but More Work Remains: GAO-08-646T, April 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

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Income Security

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation: Need for Improved Oversight Persists: GAO-08-1062, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Guidance Needed to Better Inform Plans of the Challenges and Risks of Investing in Hedge Funds and Private Equity: GAO-08-692, August 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text

Individual Retirement Accounts: Additional IRS Actions Could Help Taxpayers Facing Challenges in Complying with Key Tax Rules: GAO-08-654, August 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages)

Women's Earnings: Federal Agencies Should Better Monitor Their Performance in Enforcing Anti-Discrimination Laws: GAO-08-799, August 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages)

Defined Benefit Pensions: Plan Freezes Affect Millions of Participants and May Pose Retirement Income Challenges: GAO-08-817, July 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text

Defined Benefit Pensions: Survey of Sponsors of Large Defined Benefit Pension Plans (GAO-08-818SP, July 2008), an E-supplement to GAO-08-817: GAO-08-818SP, July 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

PBGC Assets: Implementation of New Investment Policy Will Need Stronger Board Oversight: GAO-08-667, July 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Private Pensions: Fulfilling Fiduciary Obligations Can Present Challenges for 401(k) Plan Sponsors: GAO-08-774, July 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text

Private Pensions: GAO Survey of 401(k) Plan Sponsor Practices (GAO-08-870SP, July 2008), an E-supplement to GAO-08-774: GAO-08-870SP, July 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

State and Local Government Pension Plans: Current Structure and Funded Status: GAO-08-983T, July 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Individual Retirement Accounts: Government Actions Could Encourage More Employers to Offer IRAs to Employees: GAO-08-890T, June 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation: A More Strategic Approach Could Improve Human Capital Management: GAO-08-624, June 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Individual Retirement Accounts: Government Actions Could Encourage More Employers to Offer IRAs to Employees: GAO-08-590, June 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Disability Programs: More Strategic Coordination Could Help Overcome Challenges to Needed Transformation: GAO-08-635, May 20, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Social Security Administration Field Offices: Reduced Workforce Faces Challenges as Baby Boomers Retire: GAO-08-737T, May 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

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Information Management

Mineral Revenues: Data Management Problems and Reliance on Self-Reported Data for Compliance Efforts Put MMS Royalty Collections at Risk: GAO-08-893R, September 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

2010 Census: Census Bureau's Decision to Continue with Handheld Computers for Address Canvassing Makes Planning and Testing Critical: GAO-08-936, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM): Exposure Draft: GAO-08-1029G, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 609 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: OMB and Agencies Need to Improve Planning, Management, and Oversight of Projects Totaling Billions of Dollars: GAO-08-1051T, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text

Information Sharing: Definition of the Results to Be Achieved in Terrorism-Related Information Sharing Is Needed to Guide Implementation and Assess Progress: GAO-08-637T, July 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Information Security: Federal Agency Efforts to Encrypt Sensitive Information Are Under Way, but Work Remains: GAO-08-525, June 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Further Efforts Needed to Integrate Planning for and Response to Disruptions on Converged Voice and Data Networks: GAO-08-607, June 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Sharing Environment: Definition of the Results to Be Achieved in Improving Terrorism-Related Information Sharing Is Needed to Guide Implementation and Assess Progress: GAO-08-492, June 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Privacy: Congress Should Consider Alternatives for Strengthening Protection of Personally Identifiable Information: GAO-08-795T, June 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Records: National Archives and Selected Agencies Need to Strengthen E-Mail Management: GAO-08-742, June 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 70 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Disability Programs: Coordination Could Facilitate Better Data Collection to Assess the Status of People with Disabilities: GAO-08-872T, June 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

Information Security: FDIC Sustains Progress but Needs to Improve Configuration Management of Key Financial Systems: GAO-08-564, May 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Bureau of the Public Debt: Areas for Improvement in Information Security Controls: GAO-08-625R, May 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

Information Security: TVA Needs to Address Weaknesses in Control Systems and Networks: GAO-08-526, May 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: TVA Needs to Enhance Security of Critical Infrastructure Control Systems and Networks: GAO-08-775T, May 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: Agriculture Needs to Strengthen Management Practices for Stabilizing and Modernizing Its Farm Program Delivery Systems: GAO-08-657, May 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Management: Challenges in Implementing an Electronic Records Archive: GAO-08-738T, May 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Records: Agencies Face Challenges in Managing E-Mail: GAO-08-699T, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

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International Affairs

Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Revenues, Expenditures, and Surplus: GAO-08-1031, August 5, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: Managing Potential Economic Impact of Applying U.S. Immigration Law Requires Coordinated Federal Decisions and Additional Data: GAO-08-791, August 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 126 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Border Security: State Department Is Taking Steps to Meet Projected Surge in Demand for Visas and Passports in Mexico: GAO-08-1006, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Combating Terrorism: Actions Needed to Enhance Implementation of Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: GAO-08-860, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Human Rights: U.S. Government's Efforts to Address Alleged Abuse of Household Workers by Foreign Diplomats with Immunity Could Be Strengthened: GAO-08-892, July 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

State Department: Comprehensive Strategy Needed to Improve Passport Operations: GAO-08-891, July 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Agencies Believe Strengthening International Agreements to Improve Collection of Antidumping and Countervailing Duties Would Be Difficult and Ineffective: GAO-08-876R, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Developing Countries: U.S. Financing for Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative Currently Experiencing a Shortfall: GAO-08-888R, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Progress Report: Some Gains Made, Updated Strategy Needed: GAO-08-1021T, July 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Food Insecurity Persists in Sub-Saharan Africa despite Efforts to Halve Hunger by 2015: GAO-08-1007R, July 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Drug Control: Cooperation with Many Major Drug Transit Countries Has Improved, but Better Performance Reporting and Sustainability Plans Are Needed: GAO-08-784, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Force Structure: Preliminary Observations on the Progress and Challenges Associated with Establishing the U.S. Africa Command: GAO-08-947T, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Broadcasting to Cuba: Weaknesses in Contracting Practices Reduced Visibility into Selected Award Decisions: GAO-08-764, July 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Afghanistan Reconstruction: Progress Made in Constructing Roads, but Assessments for Determining Impact and a Sustainable Maintenance Program Are Needed: GAO-08-689, July 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

American Samoa: Issues Associated with Potential Changes to the Current System for Adjudicating Matters of Federal Law: GAO-08-655, June 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 111 pages) Accessible Text

Peacekeeping: Thousands Trained but United States Is Unlikely to Complete All Activities by 2010 and Some Improvements Are Needed: GAO-08-754, June 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Border Security: State Department Expects to Meet Projected Surge in Demand for Visas and Passports in Mexico: GAO-08-931T, June 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Combating Terrorism: Increased Oversight and Accountability Needed over Pakistan Reimbursement Claims for Coalition Support Funds: GAO-08-806, June 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Combating Terrorism: U.S. Oversight of Pakistan Reimbursement Claims for Coalition Support Funds: GAO-08-932T, June 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Progress Report: Some Gains Made, Updated Strategy Needed: GAO-08-837, June 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 88 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Afghanistan Security: Further Congressional Action May Be Needed to Ensure Completion of a Detailed Plan to Develop and Sustain Capable Afghan National Security Forces: GAO-08-661, June 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Afghanistan Security: U.S. Efforts to Develop Capable Afghan Police Forces Face Challenges and Need a Coordinated, Detailed Plan to Help Ensure Accountability: GAO-08-883T, June 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Intellectual Property: Leadership and Accountability Needed to Strengthen Federal Protection and Enforcement: GAO-08-921T, June 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

Millennium Challenge Corporation: Independent Reviews and Consistent Approaches Will Strengthen Projections of Program Impact: GAO-08-730, June 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Compact of Free Association: U.S. Assistance to Palau, Accountability Over Assistance Provided, and Palau's Prospects For Economic Self-Sufficiency: GAO-08-858T, June 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

International Trade: The United States Needs an Integrated Approach to Trade Preference Programs: GAO-08-907T, June 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Compact of Free Association: Micronesia Faces Challenges to Achieving Compact Goals: GAO-08-859T, June 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Compact of Free Association: Palau's Use of and Accountability for U.S. Assistance and Prospects for Economic Self-Sufficiency: GAO-08-732, June 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 93 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Combating Terrorism: Guidance for State Department's Antiterrorism Assistance Program Is Limited and State Does Not Systematically Assess Outcomes: GAO-08-875T, June 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

International Food Security: Insufficient Efforts by Host Governments and Donors Threaten Progress to Halve Hunger in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2015: GAO-08-680, May 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 89 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Border Security: State Department Should Plan for Potentially Significant Staffing and Facilities Shortfalls Caused by Changes in the Visa Waiver Program: GAO-08-623, May 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Combating Terrorism: U.S. Efforts to Address the Terrorist Threat in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas Require a Comprehensive Plan and Continued Oversight: GAO-08-820T, May 20, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Preliminary Observations on the Use and Oversight of U.S. Coalition Support Funds Provided to Pakistan: GAO-08-735R, May 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Export Controls: State and Commerce Have Not Taken Basic Steps to Better Ensure U.S. Interests Are Protected: GAO-08-710T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Combating Terrorism: The United States Lacks Comprehensive Plan to Destroy the Terrorist Threat and Close the Safe Haven in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas: GAO-08-622, April 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S.-China Trade: USTR's China Compliance Reports and Plans Could Be Improved: GAO-08-405, April 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Millennium Challenge Corporation: Analysis of Compact Development and Future Obligations and Current Disbursements of Compact Assistance: GAO-08-577R, April 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

United Nations: Renovation Schedule Accelerated after Delays, but Risks Remain in Key Areas: GAO-08-513R, April 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: Pending Legislation Would Apply U.S. Immigration Law to the CNMI with a Transition Period: GAO-08-466, March 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 106 pages) Accessible Text

Antidumping and Countervailing Duties: Congress and Agencies Should Take Additional Steps to Reduce Substantial Shortfalls in Duty Collection: GAO-08-391, March 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Justice and Law Enforcement

International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005: Agencies Have Implemented Some, but Not All of the Act's Requirements: GAO-08-862, August 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Bureau of Justice Statistics Funding to States to Improve Criminal Records: GAO-08-898R, July 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Prison Construction: Clear Communication on the Accuracy of Cost Estimates and Project Changes is Needed: GAO-08-634, May 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Internet Sales: Undercover Purchases on eBay and Craigslist Reveal a Market for Sensitive and Stolen U.S. Military Items: GAO-08-644T, April 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

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National Defense

Defense Budget: Independent Review Is Needed to Ensure DOD's Use of Cost Estimating Tool for Contingency Operations Follows Best Practices: GAO-08-982, September 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense: GAO-08-1128R, September 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages)

Human Capital: DOD Needs to Improve Implementation of and Address Employee Concerns about Its National Security Personnel System: GAO-08-773, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Personnel: Actions Needed to Strengthen Implementation and Oversight of DOD's and the Coast Guard's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Programs: GAO-08-1146T, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Operation Iraqi Freedom: Actions Needed to Enhance DOD Planning for Reposturing of U.S. Forces from Iraq: GAO-08-930, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 80 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Business Systems Modernization: Important Management Controls Being Implemented on Major Navy Program, but Improvements Needed in Key Areas: GAO-08-896, September 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text

DOD Business Systems Modernization: Planned Investment in Navy Program to Create Cashless Shipboard Environment Needs to Be Justified and Better Managed: GAO-08-922, September 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Systems Modernization: Maintaining Effective Communication Is Needed to Help Ensure the Army's Successful Deployment of the Defense Integrated Military Human Resources System: GAO-08-927R, September 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Personnel: DOD's and the Coast Guard's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Programs Face Implementation and Oversight Challenges: GAO-08-924, August 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 124 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Department of Defense Needs Framework for Balancing Investments in Tactical Radios: GAO-08-877, August 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Critical Infrastructure: Adherence to Guidance Would Improve DOD's Approach to Identifying and Assuring the Availability of Critical Transportation Assets: GAO-08-851, August 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Personnel: Improvements Needed to Increase Effectiveness of DOD's Programs to Promote Positive Working Relationships between Reservists and Their Employers: GAO-08-981R, August 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Base Realignments and Closures: Army Is Developing Plans to Transfer Functions from Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, but Challenges Remain: GAO-08-1010R, August 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

DOD Business Transformation: Air Force's Current Approach Increases Risk That Asset Visibility Goals and Transformation Priorities Will Not Be Achieved: GAO-08-866, August 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Business Systems Modernization: Key Navy Programs' Compliance with DOD's Federated Business Enterprise Architecture Needs to Be Adequately Demonstrated: GAO-08-972, August 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Ballistic Missile Defense: Actions Needed to Improve Process for Identifying and Addressing Combatant Command Priorities: GAO-08-740, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Cost to Deliver Zumwalt-Class Destroyers Likely to Exceed Budget: GAO-08-804, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Zumwalt-Class Destroyer Program Emblematic of Challenges Facing Navy Shipbuilding: GAO-08-1061T, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Military Personnel: Preliminary Observations on DOD's and the Coast Guard's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Programs: GAO-08-1013T, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Rebuilding Iraq: DOD and State Department Have Improved Oversight and Coordination of Private Security Contractors in Iraq, but Further Actions Are Needed to Sustain Improvements: GAO-08-966, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Business Systems Modernization: Key Marine Corps System Acquisition Needs to Be Better Justified, Defined, and Managed: GAO-08-822, July 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Infrastructure: Services' Use of Land Use Planning Authorities: GAO-08-850, July 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Rapid Acquisition of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles: GAO-08-884R, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Personnel Clearances: Questions for the Record Regarding Security Clearance Reform: GAO-08-965R, July 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Space Activities: DOD Needs to Further Clarify the Operationally Responsive Space Concept and Plan to Integrate and Support Future Satellites: GAO-08-831, July 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Air Force Procurement: Aerial Refueling Tanker Protest: GAO-08-991T, July 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Army Working Capital Fund: Actions Needed to Reduce Carryover at Army Depots: GAO-08-714, July 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: A Knowledge-Based Funding Approach Could Improve Major Weapon System Program Outcomes: GAO-08-619, July 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Depot Maintenance: DOD's Report to Congress on Its Public-Private Partnerships at Its Centers of Industrial and Technical Excellence (CITEs) Is Not Complete and Additional Information Would Be Useful: GAO-08-902R, July 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Construction: Kaiserslautern Military Community Center Project Continues to Experience Problems: GAO-08-923T, June 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Military Operations: Actions Needed to Better Guide Project Selection for Commander's Emergency Response Program and Improve Oversight in Iraq: GAO-08-736R, June 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Infrastructure: High-Level Leadership Needed to Help Communities Address Challenges Caused by DOD-Related Growth: GAO-08-665, June 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense: GAO-08-853R, June 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

Los Alamos National Laboratory: Long-Term Strategies Needed to Improve Security and Management Oversight: GAO-08-694, June 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Personnel: Army Needs to Better Enforce Requirements and Improve Record Keeping for Soldiers Whose Medical Conditions May Call for Significant Duty Limitations: GAO-08-546, June 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Better Weapon Program Outcomes Require Discipline, Accountability, and Fundamental Changes in the Acquisition Environment: GAO-08-782T, June 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Management: Assessment of the Reorganization of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy: GAO-08-830R, May 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

DOD Health Care: Mental Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Screening Efforts Implemented, but Consistent Pre-Deployment Medical Record Review Policies Needed: GAO-08-615, May 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Readiness: Joint Policy Needed to Better Manage the Training and Use of Certain Forces to Meet Operational Demands: GAO-08-670, May 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Defense Pilot Authority for Acquiring Information Technology Services under OMB Circular A-76: GAO-08-753R, May 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 5 pages) Accessible Text

Force Structure: Ship Rotational Crewing Initiatives Would Benefit from Top-Level Leadership, Navy-wide Guidance, Comprehensive Analysis, and Improved Lessons-Learned Sharing: GAO-08-418, May 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 72 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Review of the President's Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request for the Defense Health Program's Private Sector Care Budget Activity Group: GAO-08-721R, May 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Military Personnel: DOD Needs Data to Determine if Active Duty Service Has an Impact on the Ability of Guard and Reservists to Maintain Their Civilian Professional Licenses or Certificates: GAO-08-790R, May 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Personnel Clearances: Key Factors for Reforming the Security Clearance Process: GAO-08-776T, May 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Contracting: Post-Government Employment of Former DOD Officials Needs Greater Transparency: GAO-08-485, May 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Contracting: Progress Made in Implementing Defense Base Act Requirements, but Complete Information on Costs Is Lacking: GAO-08-772T, May 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

Depot Maintenance: Issues and Options for Reporting on Military Depots: GAO-08-761R, May 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

DOD Business Systems Modernization: Progress in Establishing Corporate Management Controls Needs to Be Replicated Within Military Departments: GAO-08-705, May 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Logistics: Navy Needs to Develop and Implement a Plan to Ensure That Voyage Repairs Are Available to Ships Operating near Guam when Needed: GAO-08-427, May 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Business Systems Modernization: Military Departments Need to Strengthen Management of Enterprise Architecture Programs: GAO-08-519, May 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Infrastructure: Planning Efforts for the Proposed Military Buildup on Guam Are in Their Initial Stages, with Many Challenges Yet to Be Addressed: GAO-08-722T, May 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Military Transformation: DOD Needs to Strengthen Implementation of Its Global Strike Concept and Provide a Comprehensive Investment Approach for Acquiring Needed Capabilities: GAO-08-325, April 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

VA and DOD Health Care: Progress Made on Implementation of 2003 President's Task Force Recommendations on Collaboration and Coordination, but More Remains to Be Done: GAO-08-495R, April 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: Results of Annual Assessment of DOD Weapon Programs: GAO-08-674T, April 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Transportation: DOD Should Ensure that the Final Size and Mix of Airlift Force Study Plan Includes Sufficient Detail to Meet the Terms of the Law and Inform Decision Makers: GAO-08-704R, April 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Infrastructure: Continued Management Attention Is Needed to Support Installation Facilities and Operations: GAO-08-502, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Defense: Observations on the National Industrial Security Program: GAO-08-695T, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Defense: Steps Have Been Taken to Improve U.S. Northern Command's Coordination with States and the National Guard Bureau, but Gaps Remain: GAO-08-252, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Defense: U.S. Northern Command Has Made Progress but Needs to Address Force Allocation, Readiness Tracking Gaps, and Other Issues: GAO-08-251, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Enhanced National Guard Readiness for Civil Support Missions May Depend on DOD's Implementation of the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act: GAO-08-311, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Management: Observations on DOD's FY 2009 Budget Request for Corrosion Prevention and Control: GAO-08-663R, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Travel System: Overview of Prior Reported Challenges Faced by DOD in Implementation and Utilization: GAO-08-649T, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: 2009 Review of Future Combat System Is Critical to Program's Direction: GAO-08-638T, April 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Force Structure: Restructuring and Rebuilding the Army Will Cost Billions of Dollars for Equipment but the Total Cost Is Uncertain: GAO-08-669T, April 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

DOD Pharmacy Program: Continued Efforts Needed to Reduce Growth in Spending at Retail Pharmacies: GAO-08-327, April 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Critical Infrastructure: DOD's Risk Analysis of Its Critical Infrastructure Omits Highly Sensitive Assets: GAO-08-373R, April 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Assessment of Progress Made on Block 2006 Missile Defense Capabilities and Oversight: GAO-08-608T, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Infrastructure: DOD Funding for Infrastructure and Road Improvements Surrounding Growth Installations: GAO-08-602R, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Military Personnel: Better Debt Management Procedures and Resolution of Stipend Recoupment Issues Are Needed for Improved Collection of Medical Education Debts: GAO-08-612R, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs: GAO-08-467SP, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 195 pages)

Defense Contracting: Army Case Study Delineates Concerns with Use of Contractors as Contract Specialists: GAO-08-360, March 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Personnel Clearances: Questions for the Record Related to the Quality and Timeliness of Clearances: GAO-08-580R, March 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance: DOD Can Better Assess and Integrate ISR Capabilities and Oversee Development of Future ISR Requirements: GAO-08-374, March 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense: GAO-08-557R, March 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

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Natural Resources

Hardrock Mining: Information on State Royalties and Trends in Mineral Imports and Exports: GAO-08-849R, July 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

Oil and Gas Royalties: Litigation over Royalty Relief Could Cost the Federal Government Billions of Dollars: GAO-08-792R, June 5, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Endangered Species Act Decision Making: GAO-08-688T, May 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text

Drinking Water: The District of Columbia and Communities Nationwide Face Serious Challenges in Their Efforts to Safeguard Water Supplies: GAO-08-687T, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

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Science, Space, and Technology

Nuclear Weapons: NNSA Needs to Establish a Cost and Schedule Baseline for Manufacturing a Critical Nuclear Weapon Component: GAO-08-593, May 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Federal Actions Needed to Ensure Safety and Expand Their Potential Uses within the National Airspace System: GAO-08-511, May 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Space Acquisitions: DOD Is Making Progress to Rapidly Deliver Low Cost Space Capabilities, but Challenges Remain: GAO-08-516, April 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nanotechnology: Accuracy of Data on Federally Funded Environmental, Health, and Safety Research Could Be Improved: GAO-08-709T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

NASA: Challenges in Completing and Sustaining the International Space Station: GAO-08-581T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

NASA: Ares I and Orion Project Risks and Key Indicators to Measure Progress: GAO-08-186T, April 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Nanotechnology: Better Guidance Is Needed to Ensure Accurate Reporting of Federal Research Focused on Environmental, Health, and Safety Risks: GAO-08-402, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Space Activities: National Security Space Strategy Needed to Guide Future DOD Space Efforts: GAO-08-431R, March 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Social Services

African American Children in Foster Care: HHS and Congressional Actions Could Help Reduce Proportion in Care: GAO-08-1064T, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Drug-Free Communities Support Program: Stronger Internal Controls and Other Actions Needed to Better Manage the Grant-Making Process: GAO-08-57, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

Residential Facilities: Improved Data and Enhanced Oversight Would Help Safeguard the Well-Being of Youth with Behavioral and Emotional Challenges: GAO-08-346, May 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 87 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Residential Facilities: Surveys of State Child Welfare, Health and Mental Health, and Juvenile Justice Directors (GAO-08-631SP, May 2008), an E-supplement to GAO-08-346: GAO-08-631SP, May 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Residential Facilities: State and Federal Oversight Gaps May Increase Risk to Youth Well-Being: GAO-08-696T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Residential Programs: Selected Cases of Death, Abuse, and Deceptive Marketing: GAO-08-713T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

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Tax Policy and Administration

Tax Preparers: Oregon's Regulatory Regime May Lead to Improved Federal Tax Return Accuracy and Provides a Possible Model for National Regulation: GAO-08-781, August 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages)

U.S. Multinational Corporations: Effective Tax Rates Are Correlated with Where Income Is Reported: GAO-08-950, August 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text

Tax Compliance: Businesses Owe Billions in Federal Payroll Taxes: GAO-08-1034T, July 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Tax Compliance: Businesses Owe Billions in Federal Payroll Taxes: GAO-08-617, July 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 70 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Cayman Islands: Business Advantages and Tax Minimization Attract U.S. Persons and Enforcement Challenges Exist: GAO-08-779T, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

Cayman Islands: Business and Tax Advantages Attract U.S. Persons and Enforcement Challenges Exist: GAO-08-778, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text

Cayman Islands: Review of Cayman Islands and U.S. Laws Applicable to U.S. Persons' Financial Activity in the Cayman Islands, (GAO-08-1028SP), an E-supplement to GAO-08-778, July 2008: GAO-08-1028SP, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages)

Tax Administration: Comparison of the Reported Tax Liabilities of Foreign- and U.S.-Controlled Corporations, 1998-2005: GAO-08-957, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Gulf Opportunity Zone: States Are Allocating Federal Tax Incentives to Finance Low-Income Housing and a Wide Range of Private Facilities: GAO-08-913, July 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text

Internal Revenue Service: Status of GAO Financial Audit and Related Financial Management Report Recommendations: GAO-08-693, July 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 95 pages) Accessible Text

Tax Expenditures: Available Data Are Insufficient to Determine the Use and Impact of Indian Reservation Depreciation: GAO-08-731, June 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Tax Administration: Data on the Effects of the Economic Stimulus Program on the Internal Revenue Service's Telephone Service and Costs: GAO-08-916T, June 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 3 pages) Accessible Text

Tax Debt Collection: IRS Has a Complex Process to Attempt to Collect Billions of Dollars in Unpaid Tax Debts: GAO-08-728, June 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Refund Anticipation Loans: GAO-08-800R, June 5, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Management Report: Improvements Needed in IRS's Internal Controls: GAO-08-368R, June 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Internal Revenue Service: Assessment of the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request: GAO-08-620T, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Value-Added Taxes: Lessons Learned from Other Countries on Compliance Risks, Administrative Costs, Compliance Burden, and Transition: GAO-08-566, April 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text

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Transportation

Next Generation Air Transportation System: Status of Key Issues Associated with the Transition to NextGen: GAO-08-1154T, September 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages)

Next Generation Air Transportation System: Status of Systems Acquisition and the Transition to the Next Generation Air Transportation System: GAO-08-1078, September 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

Highway Bridge Program: Clearer Goals and Performance Measures Needed for a More Focused and Sustainable Program: GAO-08-1043, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Highway Bridge Program: Clearer Goals and Performance Measures Needed for a More Focused and Sustainable Program: GAO-08-1127T, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages)

Aviation Security: TSA Is Enhancing Its Oversight of Air Carrier Efforts to Identify Passengers on the No Fly and Selectee Lists, but Expects Ultimate Solution to Be Implementation of Secure Flight: GAO-08-992, September 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text

Highway Public-Private Partnerships: More Rigorous Up-Front Analysis Could Better Secure Potential Benefits and Protect the Public Interest: GAO-08-1149R, September 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Review of the Transportation Security Administration's Air Cargo Screening Exemptions Report: GAO-08-1055R, August 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Airline Industry: Potential Mergers and Acquisitions Driven by Financial and Competitive Pressures: GAO-08-845, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text

FAA Airspace Redesign: An Analysis of the New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia Project: GAO-08-786, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 95 pages) Accessible Text

Safe Routes to School: Progress in Implementing the Program, but a Comprehensive Plan to Evaluate Program Outcomes Is Needed: GAO-08-789, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Surface Transportation Programs: Proposals Highlight Key Issues and Challenges in Restructuring the Programs: GAO-08-843R, July 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Public Transportation: Improvements Are Needed to More Fully Assess Predicted Impacts of New Starts Projects: GAO-08-844, July 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Transportation Security Administration Has Strengthened Planning to Guide Investments in Key Aviation Security Programs, but More Work Remains: GAO-08-1024T, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Commercial Drivers: Certification Process for Drivers with Serious Medical Conditions: GAO-08-1030T, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Highway Public-Private Partnerships: Securing Potential Benefits and Protecting the Public Interest Could Result from More Rigorous Up-front Analysis: GAO-08-1052T, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Air Traffic Control: FAA Uses Earned Value Techniques to Help Manage Information Technology Acquisitions, but Needs to Clarify Policy and Strengthen Oversight: GAO-08-756, July 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Highway Safety: Preliminary Observations on Efforts to Implement Changes in the Highway Safety Improvement Program Since SAFETEA-LU: GAO-08-1015T, July 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Traffic Safety Programs: Progress, States' Challenges, and Issues for Reauthorization: GAO-08-990T, July 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

National Airspace System: DOT and FAA Actions Will Likely Have a Limited Effect on Reducing Delays during Summer 2008 Travel Season: GAO-08-934T, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

Traffic Safety: NHTSA's Improved Oversight Could Identify Opportunities to Strengthen Management and Safety in Some States: GAO-08-788, July 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Surface Transportation: Principles Can Guide Efforts to Restructure and Fund Federal Programs: GAO-08-744T, July 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Commercial Drivers: Certification Process for Drivers with Serious Medical Conditions: GAO-08-826, June 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Examples of Job Hopping by Commercial Drivers After Failing Drug Tests: GAO-08-829R, June 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

Coast Guard: Strategies for Mitigating the Loss of Patrol Boats Are Achieving Results in the Near Term, but They Come at a Cost and Longer Term Sustainability Is Unknown: GAO-08-660, June 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Aviation Administration: Efforts to Hire, Staff, and Train Air Traffic Controllers Are Generally on Track, but Challenges Remain: GAO-08-908T, June 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Motor Carrier Safety: Improvements to Drug Testing Programs Could Better Identify Illegal Drug Users and Keep Them off the Road: GAO-08-600, May 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Transportation Security: Transportation Security Administration Has Strengthened Planning to Guide Investments in Key Aviation and Surface Transportation Security Programs, but More Work Remains: GAO-08-487T, May 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Physical Infrastructure: Challenges and Investment Options for the Nation's Infrastructure: GAO-08-763T, May 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation and the Environment: NextGen and Research and Development Are Keys to Reducing Emissions and Their Impact on Health and Climate: GAO-08-706T, May 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

Highways and Environment: Transportation Agencies Are Acting to Involve Others in Planning and Environmental Decisions: GAO-08-512R, April 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

Traffic Safety: Improved Reporting and Performance Measures Would Enhance Evaluation of High-Visibility Campaigns: GAO-08-477, April 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Transportation Safety Board: Progress Made in Management Practices, Investigation Priorities, Training Center Use, and Information Security, But These Areas Continue to Need Improvement: GAO-08-652T, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Transportation Security: Efforts to Strengthen Aviation and Surface Transportation Security Continue to Progress, but More Work Remains: GAO-08-651T, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Status of Implementation of GAO Recommendations on Evacuation of Transportation-Disadvantaged Populations and Patients and Residents of Health Care Facilities: GAO-08-544R, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

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Veterans Affairs

Veterans Health Administration: Improvements Needed in Design of Controls over Miscellaneous Obligations: GAO-08-976, September 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

Veterans Affairs: Continued Action Needed to Reduce IT Equipment Losses and Correct Control Weaknesses: GAO-08-918, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Veterans Health Administration: Improvements Needed in Design of Controls over Miscellaneous Obligations: GAO-08-1056T, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Electronic Health Records: DOD and VA Have Increased Their Sharing of Health Information, but More Work Remains: GAO-08-954, July 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Veterans Affairs: Health Information System Modernization Far from Complete; Improved Project Planning and Oversight Needed: GAO-08-805, June 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

VA Health Care: Ineffective Controls over Medical Center Billings and Collections Limit Revenue from Third-Party Insurance Companies: GAO-08-675, June 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

VA Health Care: Facilities Have Taken Action to Provide Language Access Services and Culturally Appropriate Care to a Diverse Veteran Population: GAO-08-535, May 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Veterans' Benefits: Increased Focus on Evaluation and Accountability Would Enhance Training and Performance Management for Claims Processors: GAO-08-561, May 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

VA Health Care: Recruitment and Retention Challenges and Efforts to Make Salaries Competitive for Nurse Anesthetists: GAO-08-647T, April 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

VA Health Care: Additional Efforts to Better Assess Joint Ventures Needed: GAO-08-399, March 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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