Today's GAO Reports - November 16, 2006

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) today released the following reports and testimonies:

Reports

1. Abstinence Education: Efforts to Assess the Accuracy and Effectiveness of Federally Funded Programs. GAO-07-87, October 3.  Highlights

2. United Nations: Renovation Planning Follows Industry Practices, but Procurement and Oversight Could Present Challenges. GAO-07-31, November 16.  Highlights

3. Financial Audit: Securities and Exchange Commission's Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2006 and 2005. GAO-07-134, November 15.  Highlights

Special Publication

1. U.S. Government Accountability Office: Performance and Accountability Report, Fiscal Year 2006. GAO-07-2SP, November 15.

Testimonies

1. Defense Business Transformation: A Comprehensive Plan, Integrated Efforts, and Sustained Leadership Are Needed to Assure Success, by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, before the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Senate Committee on Armed Services.GAO-07-229T, November 16.  Highlights

2. Defense Travel System: Estimated Savings Are Questionable and Improvements Are Needed to Ensure Functionality and Increase Utilization, by McCoy Williams, director, financial management and assurance, before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-07-208T, November 16.  Highlights

3. Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost As of November 15, 2006, by Bernard L. Ungar and Bradley M. James, physical infrastructure, before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, Senate Committee on Appropriations. GAO-07-129T, November 15.

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