Past Week's Reports and Testimonies

Released September 15, 2008

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)  
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)  
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)  
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)  
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)
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Released September 12, 2008

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)  
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)
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)  
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Released September 11, 2008

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)  
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)  
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
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)
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)  
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)
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Released September 10, 2008

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)
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
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
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
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)
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)  
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)
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
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
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)  
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Released September 9, 2008

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
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
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)
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