Annual Month In Review: Index of Reports, Testimony, and Correspondence (FY2004)

Annual Month in Review

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), a nonpartisan agency within the legislative branch of the government, conducts audits, surveys, investigations, and evaluations of federal programs. This work is either self-initiated or done at the request of Congress. GAO presents its findings and recommendations in reports to Congress or in testimony before congressional committees.

Document title, number, date, and pagination are provided for each publication, which are grouped according to subject categories.

Although there may be instances in which reports or testimony may logically fit under two or more categories, we have tried to place them under the most obvious one.

1449 items
Agriculture and Food - 12 items	Financial Management - 84 items	Natural Resources - 22 items
Budget and Spending - 12 items	Government Operations - 82 items	Science, Space, and Technology - 12 items
Business, Industry, and Consumers - 23 items	Health - 61 items	Social Services - 18 items
Civil Rights - 7 items	Homeland Security - 64 items	Special Publications - 13 items
Economic Development - 10 items	Housing - 15 items	Tax Policy and Administration - 28 items
Education - 24 items	Income Security - 16 items	Transportation - 49 items
Employment - 16 items	Information Management - 54 items	Veterans Affairs - 23 items
Energy - 35 items	International Affairs - 56 items	Legal Products: Decisions and Opinions - 469 items
Environmental Protection - 21 items	Justice and Law Enforcement - 29 items	Legal Products: Federal Agency Major Rules - 57 items
Financial Institutions - 19 items	National Defense - 118 items

Agriculture and Food

Biobased Products: Improved USDA Management Would Help Agencies Comply with Farm Bill Purchasing Requirements: GAO-04-437, April 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 72 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Bioterrorism: A Threat to Agriculture and the Food Supply: GAO-04-259T, November 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Crop Insurance: USDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Insurance Companies and Develop a Policy to Address Any Future Insolvencies: GAO-04-517, June 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Farm Program Payments: USDA Needs to Strengthen Regulations and Oversight to Better Ensure Recipients Do Not Circumvent Payment Limitations: GAO-04-407, April 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 75 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Farm Program Payments: USDA Should Correct Weaknesses in Regulations and Oversight to Better Ensure Recipients Do Not Circumvent Payment Limitations: GAO-04-861T, June 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Farmer Mac: Greater Attention to Risk Management, Mission, Public Purpose, and Corporate Governance Is Needed: GAO-04-827T, June 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Food Safety and Security System: Fundamental Restructuring Is Needed to Address Fragmentation and Overlap: GAO-04-588T, March 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Food Safety: FDA's Imported Seafood Safety Program Shows Some Progress, but Further Improvements Are Needed: GAO-04-246, January 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Food and Drug Administration: Data to Measure the Timeliness of Reviews of Medical Device Applications Are Limited: GAO-04-1022, August 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Humane Methods of Slaughter Act: USDA Has Addressed Some Problems but Still Faces Enforcement Challenges: GAO-04-247, January 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nutrition Education: USDA Provides Services through Multiple Programs, but Stronger Linkages among Efforts Are Needed: GAO-04-528, April 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Posthearing Questions Related to Fragmentation and Overlap in the Federal Food Safety System: GAO-04-832R, May 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

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Budget and Spending

Budget Issues: Agency Implementation of Capital Planning Principles Is Mixed: GAO-04-138, January 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 164 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Budget Issues: Reprogramming of Federal Air Marshal Service Funds in Fiscal Year 2003: GAO-04-577R, March 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Budget Process: Long-term Focus Is Critical: GAO-04-585T, March 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Debt Ceiling: Analysis of Actions Taken During the 2003 Debt Issuance Suspension Period: GAO-04-526, May 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Agency Obligations: GAO-04-884SP, June 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Federal Assistance: Temporary State Fiscal Relief: GAO-04-736R, May 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Budget: Agency Obligations by Budget Function and Object Classification for Fiscal Year 2003: GAO-04-834, June 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 84 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Request: U.S. General Accounting Office: GAO-04-473T, April 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Request: U.S. General Accounting Office: GAO-04-474T, March 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Opportunities for Congressional Oversight and Improved Use of Taxpayer Funds: Budgetary Implications of Selected GAO Work: GAO-04-649, May 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 323 pages) Accessible Text

Performance Budgeting: OMB's Program Assessment Rating Tool Presents Opportunities and Challenges For Budget and Performance Integration: GAO-04-439T, February 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Performance Budgeting: Observations on the Use of OMB's Program Assessment Rating Tool for the Fiscal Year 2004 Budget: GAO-04-174, January 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Business, Industry, and Consumers

Business-Owned Life Insurance: More Data Could Be Useful in Making Tax Policy Decisions: GAO-04-303, May 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Business-Owned Life Insurance: Preliminary Observations on Uses, Prevalence, and Regulatory Oversight: GAO-04-191T, October 23, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Consumer Protection: Federal and State Agencies Face Challenges in Combating Predatory Lending: GAO-04-280, January 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 127 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Consumer Protection: Federal and State Agencies Face Challenges in Combating Predatory Lending: GAO-04-412T, February 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Contract Management: Impact of Strategy to Mitigate Effects of Contract Bundling on Small Business is Uncertain: GAO-04-454, May 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Insurance Regulation: Common Standards and Improved Coordination Needed to Strengthen Market Regulation: GAO-03-433, September 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Intellectual Property: Economic Arrangments Among Small Webcasters and Third Parties and Their Effect on Royalties: GAO-04-700, June 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

Patents: Information about the Publication Provisions of the American Inventors Protection Act: GAO-04-603, May 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Regulatory Programs: Opportunities to Enhance Oversight of the Real Estate Appraisal Industry: GAO-04-580T, March 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Small Business Administration: Model for 7(a) Program Subsidy Had Reasonable Equations, but Inadequate Documentation Hampered External Reviews: GAO-04-9, March 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Small Business Administration: New Service for Lender Oversight Reflects Some Best Practices, but Strategy for Use Lags Behind: GAO-04-610, June 8, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Small Business Administration: Progress Made, but Transformation Could Benefit from Practices Emphasizing Transparency and Communication: GAO-04-76, October 31, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Small Business Administration: SBA Followed Appropriate Policies and Procedures for September 11 Disaster Loan Applications: GAO-04-885, August 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text

Small Business: The National Veterans Business Development Corporation Faces Challenges in Planning for and Achieving Financial Self-sufficiency: GAO-04-893, August 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Small and Disadvantaged Businesses: Most Agency Advocates View Their Roles Similarly: GAO-04-451, March 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text

Small and Disadvantaged Businesses: Some Agencies' Advocates Do Not Report to the Required Management Level: GAO-03-863, September 4, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 86 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Telecommunications: Issues Related to Competition and Subscriber Rates in the Cable Television Industry: GAO-04-8, October 24, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 94 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Telecommunications: Issues Related to Federal Funding for Public Television by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting: GAO-04-284, April 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 146 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Telecommunications: Subscriber Rates and Competition in the Cable Television Industry: GAO-04-262T, March 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Terrorism Insurance: Effects of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002: GAO-04-806T, May 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Terrorism Insurance: Effects of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002: GAO-04-720T, April 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Terrorism Insurance: Implementation of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002: GAO-04-307, April 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Water Infrastructure: Comprehensive Asset Management Has Potential to Help Utilities Better Identify Needs and Plan Future Investments: GAO-04-461, March 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Civil Rights

Defense of Marriage Act: Update to Prior Report: GAO-04-353R, January 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Gender Issues: Women's Participation in the Sciences Has Increased, but Agencies Need to Do More to Ensure Compliance with Title IX: GAO-04-639, July 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Indian Issues: Spokane Tribe's Additional Compensation Claim for the Grand Coulee Dam: GAO-04-125T, October 2, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Protection and Advocacy Agencies: Involvement in Deinstitutionalization Lawsuits on Behalf of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: GAO-03-1044, September 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

Senior Executive Service: Enhanced Agency Efforts Needed to Improve Diversity as the Senior Corps Turns Over: GAO-04-123T, October 15, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

U.S Postal Service: Data on Career Employee Diversity: GAO-03-745R, September 15, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 86 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Commission on Civil Rights: More Operational and Financial Oversight Needed: GAO-04-18, October 31, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Economic Development

Catastrophe Insurance Risks: Status of Efforts to Securitize Natural Catastrophe and Terrorism Risk: GAO-03-1033, September 24, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 pages) Accessible Text

Community Development: Federal Revitalization Programs Are Being Implemented, but Data on the Use of Tax Benefits Are Limited: GAO-04-306, March 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 96 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Community and Economic Development Loans: Securitization Faces Significant Barriers: GAO-04-21, October 17, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 72 pages) Accessible Text

FEMA Cerro Grande Claims: Payments Properly Processed, but Reporting Could Be Improved: GAO-04-129, December 24, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Emergency Management Agency: Lack of Controls and Key Information for Property Leave Assets Vulnerable to Loss or Misappropriation: GAO-04-819R, July 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Flood Map Modernization: Program Strategy Shows Promise, but Challenges Remain: GAO-04-417, March 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Indian Economic Development: Relationship to EDA Grants and Self-determination Contracting Is Mixed: GAO-04-847, September 8, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 93 pages) Accessible Text

National Flood Insurance Program: Actions to Address Repetitive Loss Properties: GAO-04-401T, March 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Rural Utilities Service: Opportunities to Better Target Assistance to Rural Areas and Avoid Unnecessary Financial Risk: GAO-04-647, June 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Status of FEMA's FY03 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program: GAO-04-727R, April 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

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Education

Commercial Activities in Schools: Use of Student Data is Limited and Additional Dissemination of Guidance Could Help Districts Develop Policies: GAO-04-810, August 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Education's Federal Direct Loan Program: Status of Recommendations to Improve Cost Estimates and Presentation of Updated Cash Flow Information: GAO-04-567R, March 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Diploma Mills: Diploma Mills Are Easily Created and Some Have Issued Bogus Degrees to Federal Employees at Government Expense: GAO-04-1096T, September 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

Diploma Mills: Federal Employees Have Obtained Degrees from Diploma Mills and Other Unaccredited Schools, Some at Government Expense: GAO-04-771T, May 11, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Direct Student Loan Program: Management Actions Could Enhance Customer Service: GAO-04-107, November 20, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Distance Education: Challenges for Minority Serving Institutions and Implications for Federal Education Policy: GAO-04-78T, October 6, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Distance Education: Improved Data on Program Costs and Guidelines on Quality Assessments Needed to Inform Federal Policy: GAO-04-279, February 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Distance Education: More Data Could Improve Education's Ability to Track Technology at Minority Serving Institutions: GAO-03-900, September 12, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Family Education Loan Program: Statutory and Regulatory Changes Could Avert Billions in Unnecessary Federal Subsidy Payments: GAO-04-1070, September 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Student Aid: Expanding Eligibility for Less Than Halftime Students Could Increase Program Costs, But Benefits Uncertain: GAO-03-905, September 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Funded Research at Institutions of Higher Education: GAO-04-223SP, November 14, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Head Start: Better Data and Processes Needed to Monitor Underenrollment: GAO-04-17, December 4, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Head Start: Increased Percentage of Teachers Nationwide Have Required Degrees, but Better Information on Classroom Teachers' Qualifications Needed: GAO-04-5, October 1, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Illegal Alien Schoolchildren: Issues in Estimating State-by-State Costs: GAO-04-733, June 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Low-Income and Minority Serving Institutions: Department of Education Could Improve Its Monitoring and Assistance: GAO-04-961, September 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Prekindergarten: Four Selected States Expanded Access by Relying on Schools and Existing Providers of Early Education and Care to Provide Services: GAO-04-852, September 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

Public Schools: Comparison of Achievement Results for Students Attending Privately Managed and Traditional Schools in Six Cities: GAO-04-62, October 29, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text

School Meal Programs: Competitive Foods Are Available in Many Schools; Actions Taken to Restrict Them Differ by State and Locality: GAO-04-673, April 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

Special Education: Additional Assistance and Better Coordination Needed among Education Offices to Help States Meet the NCLBA Teacher Requirements: GAO-04-659, July 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Student Consolidation Loans: Further Analysis Could Lead to Enhanced Default Assumptions for Budgetary Cost Estimates: GAO-04-843, August 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Student Loan Programs: As Federal Costs of Loan Consolidation Rise, Other Options Should Be Examined: GAO-04-101, October 31, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Student Loan Programs: Lower Interest Rates and Higher Loan Volume Have Increased Federal Consolidation Loan Costs: GAO-04-568T, March 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Student Mentoring Programs: Education's Monitoring and Information Sharing Could Be Improved: GAO-04-581, June 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

University Research: Most Federal Agencies Need to Better Protect against Financial Conflicts of Interest: GAO-04-31, November 14, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Employment

Energy Employees Compensation: Case-Processing Bottlenecks Delay Payment of Claims: GAO-04-249T, November 21, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Energy Employees Compensation: Obstacles Remain in Processing Cases Efficiently and Ensuring a Source of Benefit Payments: GAO-04-571T, March 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

H-1B Foreign Workers: Better Tracking Needed to Help Determine H-1B Program's Effects on U.S. Workforce: GAO-03-883, September 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Mine Safety: MSHA Devotes Substantial Effort to Ensuring the Safety and Health of Coal Miners, but Its Programs Could Be Strengthened: GAO-03-945, September 5, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Emergency Grants: Labor Is Instituting Changes to Improve Award Process, but Further Actions Are Required to Expedite Grant Awards and Improve Data: GAO-04-496, April 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Emergency Grants: Services to Dislocated Workers Hampered by Delays in Grant Awards, but Labor Is Initiating Actions to Improve Grant Award Process: GAO-04-222, November 14, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

OSHA's Complaint Response Policies: OSHA Credits Its Complaint System with Conserving Agency Resources, but the System Still Warrants Improvement: GAO-04-658, June 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

September 11: Federal Assistance for New York Workers' Compensation Costs: GAO-04-1013T, September 8, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act: Revising the Act and Educational Materials Could Clarify Employer Responsibilities and Employee Rights: GAO-03-1003, September 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Trade Adjustment Assistance: Reforms Have Accelerated Training Enrollment, but Implementation Challenges Remain: GAO-04-1012, September 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Women's Earnings: Work Patterns Partially Explain Difference between Men's and Woman's Earnings: GAO-04-35, October 31, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 79 pages) Accessible Text

Workforce Investment Act: Labor Actions Can Help States Improve Quality of Performance Outcome Data and Delivery of Youth Services: GAO-04-308, February 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Workforce Investment Act: States and Local Areas Have Developed Strategies to Assess Performance, but Labor Could Do More to Help: GAO-04-657, June 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Workforce Training: Almost Half of States Fund Employment Placement and Training through Employer Taxes and Most Coordinate with Federally Funded Programs: GAO-04-282, February 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text

Workplace Safety and Health: OSHA's Oversight of Its Civil Penalty Determination and Violation Abatement Processes Has Limitations: GAO-04-920, August 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Workplace Safety and Health: OSHA's Voluntary Compliance Strategies Show Promising Results, but Should be Fully Evaluated Before They Are Expanded: GAO-04-378, March 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Energy

Bonneville Power Administration: Better Management of BPA's Obligation to Provide Power Is Needed to Control Future Costs: GAO-04-694, July 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Energy: Achieving Small Business Prime Contracting Goals Involves Both Potential Benefits and Risks: GAO-04-738T, May 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Energy: Certain Postretirement Benefits for Contractor Employees Are Unfunded and Program Oversight Could Be Improved: GAO-04-539, April 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Energy: Mission Support Challenges Remain at Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories: GAO-04-370, February 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Energy: Reimbursement of Contractor Litigation Costs: GAO-04-148R, November 26, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Electricity Markets: Consumers Could Benefit from Demand Programs, but Challenges Remain: GAO-04-844, August 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Electricity Restructuring: 2003 Blackout Identifies Crisis and Opportunity for the Electricity Sector: GAO-04-204, November 18, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text

Energy Employees Compensation: Case-Processing Bottlenecks Delay Payment of Claims: GAO-04-298T, December 6, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Energy Employees Compensation: Even with Needed Improvements in Case Processing, Program Structure May Result in Inconsistent Benefit Outcomes: GAO-04-516, May 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

Energy Employees Compensation: Even with Needed Improvements in Case Processing, Program Structure May Result in Inconsistent Benefit Outcomes: GAO-04-515, May 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Energy Employees Compensation: Many Claims Have Been Processed, but Action Is Needed to Expedite Processing of Claims Requiring Radiation Exposure Estimates: GAO-04-958, September 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Energy Markets: Effects of Mergers and Market Concentration in the U.S. Petroleum Industry: GAO-04-96, May 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 240 pages) Accessible Text

Energy Markets: Mergers and Many Other Factors Affect U.S. Gasoline Markets: GAO-04-951T, July 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Energy Markets: Mergers and Other Factors that Affect the U.S. Refining Industry: GAO-04-982T, July 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Research: Information on DOE's Laboratory-Directed R&D Program: GAO-04-489, April 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text

Geothermal Energy: Information on the Navy's Geothermal Program: GAO-04-513, June 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

Low-Level Radioactive Waste: Disposal Availability Adequate in the Short Term, but Oversight Needed to Identify Any Future Shortfalls: GAO-04-604, June 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Low-Level Radioactive Waste: Future Waste Volumes and Disposal Options Are Uncertain: GAO-04-1097T, September 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

National Nuclear Security Administration: Key Management Structure and Workforce Planning Issues Remain As NNSA Conducts Downsizing: GAO-04-545, June 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Nonproliferation: DOE Needs to Take Action to Further Reduce the Use of Weapons-Usable Uranium in Civilian Research Reactors: GAO-04-807, July 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Nonproliferation: DOE's Effort to Close Russia's Plutonium Production Reactors Faces Challenges, and Final Shutdown Is Uncertain: GAO-04-662, June 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 75 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Regulation: NRC Needs More Effective Analysis to Ensure Accumulation of Funds to Decommission Nuclear Power Plants: GAO-04-32, October 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Regulation: NRC Needs to More Aggressively and Comprehensively Resolve Issues Related to the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plant's Shutdown: GAO-04-415, May 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 137 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Regulation: NRC's Liability Insurance Requirements for Nuclear Power Plants Owned by Limited Liability Companies: GAO-04-654, May 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Nuclear Security: DOE Needs to Resolve Significant Issues Before It Fully Meets the New Design Basis Threat: GAO-04-623, April 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Security: DOE Must Address Significant Issues to Meet the Requirements of the New Design Basis Threat: GAO-04-773T, May 11, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Nuclear Security: DOE Must Address Significant Issues to Meet the Requirements of the New Design Basis Threat: GAO-04-701T, April 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Nuclear Security: Several Issues Could Impede the Ability of DOE's Office of Energy, Science and Environment to Meet the May 2003 Design Basis Threat: GAO-04-894T, June 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Nuclear Waste Cleanup: DOE Has Made Some Progress in Cleaning Up the Paducah Site, but Challenges Remain: GAO-04-457, April 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Waste Cleanup: Preliminary Observations on DOE's Cleanup of the Paducah Uranium Enrichment Plant: GAO-04-278T, December 6, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Nuclear Waste: Absence of Key Management Reforms on Hanford's Cleanup Project Adds to Challenges of Achieving Cost and Schedule Goals: GAO-04-611, June 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Posthearing Questions from the September 17, 2003, Hearing on Implications of Power Blackouts for the Nation's Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection: The Electric Grid, Critical Interdependencies, Vulnerabilities, and Readiness": GAO-04-300R, December 8, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Renewable Energy: Wind Power's Contribution to Electric Power Generation and Impact on Farms and Rural Communities: GAO-04-756, September 3, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 114 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Uranium Enrichment: Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund Is Insufficient to Cover Cleanup Costs: GAO-04-692, July 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Yucca Mountain: Persistent Quality Assurance Problems Could Delay Repository Licensing and Operation: GAO-04-460, April 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Environmental Protection

Air Pollution: EPA Could Take Additional Steps to Help Maximize the Benefits from the 2007 Diesel Emissions Standards: GAO-04-313, March 11, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 84 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Clean Air Act: Key Stakeholders' Views on Revisions to the New Source Review Program: GAO-04-274, February 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Clean Air Act: New Source Review Revisions Could Affect Utility Enforcement Cases and Public Access to Emissions Data: GAO-04-58, October 21, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Climate Change: Analysis of Two Studies of Estimated Costs of Implementing the Kyoto Protocol: GAO-04-144R, January 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Climate Change: Preliminary Observations on the Administration's February 2002 Climate Initiative: GAO-04-131T, October 1, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Climate Change: Selected Nations' Reports on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Varied in Their Adherence to Standards: GAO-04-98, December 23, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

Climate Change: Trends in Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Emissions Intensity in the United States and Other High-Emitting Nations: GAO-04-146R, October 28, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

Drinking Water: Safeguarding the District of Columbia's Supplies and Applying Lessons Learned to Other Systems: GAO-04-974T, July 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Endangered Species: Federal Agencies Have Worked to Improve the Consultation Process, but More Management Attention Is Needed: GAO-04-93, March 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 113 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Environmental Disclosure: Briefing on GAO's Findings and Recommendations: GAO-04-1019R, August 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Grants Management: EPA Actions Taken Against Nonprofit Grant Recipients in 2002: GAO-04-383R, January 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text

Grants Management: EPA Continues to Have Problems Linking Grants to Environmental Results: GAO-04-983T, July 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Grants Management: EPA Needs to Better Document Its Decisions for Choosing between Grants and Contracts: GAO-04-459, March 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Grants Management: EPA Needs to Strengthen Efforts to Address Management Challenges: GAO-04-510T, March 3, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Grants Management: EPA Needs to Strengthen Oversight and Enhance Accountability to Address Persistent Challenges: GAO-04-122T, October 1, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Individual Fishing Quotas: Economic Effects on Processors and Methods Available to Protect Communities: GAO-04-487T, February 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages)

Individual Fishing Quotas: Methods for Community Protection and New Entry Require Periodic Evaluation: GAO-04-277, February 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Superfund Program: Breakdown of Appropriations Data: GAO-04-787R, May 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

Superfund Program: Updated Appropriation and Expenditure Data: GAO-04-475R, February 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

Survey of State and Local Air Quality Officials Opinions on the Impacts of the Environmental Protection Agency's Revisions to the Clean Air Act's New Source Review Program: GAO-04-337SP, February 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Water Quality: Program Enhancements Would Better Ensure Adequacy of Boat Pumpout Facilities in No-Discharge Zones: GAO-04-613, May 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Financial Institutions

Anti-Money Laundering: Issues Concerning Depository Institution Regulatory Oversight: GAO-04-833T, June 3, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Bank Tying: Additional Steps Needed to Ensure Effective Enforcement of Tying Prohibitions: GAO-04-4, October 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text

Bank Tying: Additional Steps Needed to Ensure Effective Enforcement of Tying Prohibitions: GAO-04-3, October 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Better Information Sharing Among Financial Services Regulators Could Improve Protections for Consumers: GAO-04-882R, June 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Credit Unions: Available Information Indicates No Compelling Need for Secondary Capital: GAO-04-849, August 6, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text

Credit Unions: Financial Condition Has Improved, but Opportunities Exist to Enhance Oversight and Share Insurance Management: GAO-04-91, October 27, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 183 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Environmental Disclosure: SEC Should Explore Ways to Improve Tracking and Transparency of Information: GAO-04-808, July 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 80 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Follow-Up on GAO Recommendations Concerning the Securities Investor Protection Corporation: GAO-04-848R, July 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Government-Sponsored Enterprises: A Framework for Strengthening GSE Governance and Oversight: GAO-04-269T, February 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Mandatory Audit Firm Rotation Study: Study Questionnaires, Responses, and Summary of Respondents' Comments: GAO-04-217, February 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 167 pages) Accessible Text

Mutual Funds: Additional Disclosures Could Increase Transparency of Fees and Other Practices: GAO-04-317T, January 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Mutual Funds: Assessment of Regulatory Reforms to Improve the Management and Sale of Mutual Funds: GAO-04-533T, March 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Mutual Funds: SEC Should Modify Proposed Regulations to Address Some Pension Plan Concerns: GAO-04-799, July 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Public Accounting Firms: Required Study on the Potential Effects of Mandatory Audit Firm Rotation: GAO-04-216, November 21, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 98 pages) Accessible Text

SEC Operations: Oversight of Mutual Fund Industry Presents Management Challenges: GAO-04-584T, April 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Securities And Exchange Commission: Review of Fiscal Year 2003 and 2004 Budget Allocations: GAO-04-818, July 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

Securities Exchange Act: Review of Reporting Under Section 10A: GAO-03-982R, September 3, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Securities Markets: Opportunities Exist to Enhance Investor Confidence and Improve Listing Program Oversight: GAO-04-75, April 8, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 125 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Securities Markets: Preliminary Observations on the Use of Subpenny Pricing: GAO-04-968T, July 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

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Financial Management

Acquisition/Financial Systems Interface Requirements: Checklist for Reviewing Systems under the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act: GAO-04-650G, June 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 96 pages) Accessible Text

Acquisition/Financial Systems Interface Requirements: Checklist for Reviewing Systems under the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (Exposure Draft): GAO-04-218G, December 1, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 93 pages) Accessible Text

Audit Guide: Auditing and Investigating the Internal Control of Government Purchase Card Programs: GAO-04-87G, November 1, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 79 pages) Accessible Text

Benefit System Requirements: Checklist for Reviewing Systems under the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act: GAO-04-22G, October 1, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 115 pages) Accessible Text

Breast Cancer Research Stamp: Effective Fund-Raiser but Better Reporting and Cost-Recovery Criteria Needed: GAO-03-1021, September 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Business Modernization: Disciplined Processes Needed to Better Manage NASA's Integrated Financial Management Program: GAO-04-118, November 21, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Business Modernization: NASA's Challenges in Managing Its Integrated Financial Management Program: GAO-04-255, November 21, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Business Modernization: NASA's Integrated Financial Management Program Does Not Fully Address Agency's External Reporting Issues: GAO-04-151, November 21, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Capacity Building: Section 4 Program Has Expanded and Evolved: GAO-03-975, September 15, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Compact of Free Association: Single Audits Demonstrate Accountability Problems over Compact Funds: GAO-04-7, October 7, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Core Financial System Requirements: Checklist for Reviewing Systems under the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act: GAO-04-763G, July 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 135 pages) Accessible Text

Debt Collection: Opportunities Exist for Improving FMS's Cross-Servicing Program: GAO-04-47, October 31, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Excess Agency Contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan: 196011, April 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

Farmer Mac: Some Progress Made, but Greater Attention to Risk Management, Mission, and Corporate Governance Is Needed: GAO-04-116, October 16, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 123 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: Results of 2003 and 2002 Financial Audits: GAO-04-522T, March 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Review of the Financial Statement Audit Report for the 82nd Airborne Division Association, Incorporated, for 2002 and 2001: GAO-04-184R, November 21, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Review of the Financial Statement Audit Report for the American National Theater and Academy for Fiscal Years 2002 and 2001: GAO-04-180R, November 21, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Review of the Financial Statement Audit Report for the Aviation Hall of Fame for 2002 and 2001: GAO-04-181R, November 21, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Review of the Financial Statement Audit Report for the Civil Air Patrol for Fiscal Year 2001: GAO-04-183R, November 21, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Review of the Financial Statement Audit Report for the National Conference on Citizenship for Fiscal Years 2002 and 2001: GAO-04-68R, October 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Review of the Financial Statement Audit Reports for the American Historical Association for Fiscal Years 1998-2002: GAO-04-179R, November 21, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Review of the Financial Statement Audit Reports for the Boy Scouts of America for 2002: GAO-04-64R, October 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Review of the Financial Statement Audit Reports for the Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America, Incorporated, for Fiscal Years 2000-2002: GAO-04-182R, November 21, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Review of the Financial Statement Audit Reports for the Italian American War Veterans of the United States for Fiscal Years 2000-2002: GAO-04-65R, October 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Review of the Financial Statement Audit Reports for the Marine Corps League for Fiscal Years 2002 and 2001: GAO-04-66R, October 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Review of the Financial Statement Audit Reports for the National Academy of Sciences for 1999-2002: GAO-04-185R, November 21, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Review of the Financial Statement Audit Reports for the National Conference of State Societies, Washington, District of Columbia, for Fiscal Years 2001 and 2000: GAO-04-67R, October 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Review of the Financial Statement Audit Reports for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation for 2002 and 2001: GAO-04-24R, October 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Review of the Financial Statement Audit Reports for the National Federation of Music Clubs for Fiscal Year 2002: GAO-04-25R, October 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Review of the Financial Statement Audit Reports for the National Fund for Medical Education for 2002 and 2001: GAO-04-186R, November 21, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Review of the Financial Statement Audit Reports for the National Ski Patrol System, Incorporated, for Fiscal Years 2002 and 2001: GAO-04-26R, October 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Review of the Financial Statement Audit Reports for the Navy Club of the United States of America for Fiscal Years 2002 and 2001: GAO-04-27R, October 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Review of the Financial Statement Audit Reports for the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association for Fiscal Year 2002: GAO-04-28R, October 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Review of the Financial Statement Audit Reports for the Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., for Fiscal Years 2003 and 2002: GAO-04-187R, November 21, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Accounting Standards: Accounting for Stock Options and Other Share-Based Payments: GAO-04-962T, July 8, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit Manual: Checklist for Reports Prepared Under the CFO Act--Revised 2003 Exposure Draft: GAO-04-44G, October 1, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 225 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: American Battle Monuments Commission's Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2003 and 2002: GAO-04-404, March 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Bureau of the Public Debt's Fiscal Years 2003 and 2002 Schedules of Federal Debt: GAO-04-177, November 7, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Daniel Webster Senate Page Residence Revolving Fund's Fiscal Year 2002 Financial Statements: GAO-04-388, March 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Audit: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Funds' 2003 and 2002 Financial Statements: GAO-04-429, February 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: IRS's Fiscal Years 2003 and 2002 Financial Statements: GAO-04-126, November 13, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 151 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Independent Counsel Expenditures for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2003: GAO-04-525, March 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Independent and Special Counsel Expenditures for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2004: GAO-04-1014, September 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Process for Preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements of the U.S. Government Needs Further Improvement: GAO-04-866, September 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Audit: Process for Preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements of the U.S. Government Needs Improvement: GAO-04-45, October 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Audit: Senate Health Promotion Revolving Fund's Fiscal Year 2002 Financial Statements: GAO-04-389, March 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Audit: Senate Restaurants Revolving Fund for Fiscal Years 2003 and 2002: GAO-04-416, March 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: U.S. Senate Gift Shop Revolving Fund's Fiscal Years 2002 and 2001 Financial Statements: GAO-04-906, August 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: U.S. Senate Stationery Room Revolving Fund's Fiscal Years 2002 and 2001 Financial Statements: GAO-04-905, August 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Management Systems: HHS Faces Many Challenges in Implementing Its Unified Financial Management System: GAO-04-1089T, September 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Management Systems: Lack of Disciplined Processes Puts Implementation of HHS' Financial System at Risk: GAO-04-1008, September 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 113 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Management: Audit of the Centennial of Flight Commission for Fiscal Year 2003 and though May 19, 2004: GAO-04-599R, June 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Management: Audit of the White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance for Fiscal Years 2003 and 2002: GAO-04-497R, May 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Management: Department of Homeland Security Faces Significant Financial Management Challenges: GAO-04-774, July 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Management: Fiscal Year 2003 Performance and Accountability Reports Provide Limited Information on Governmentwide Improper Payments: GAO-04-631T, April 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Management: Further Actions Are Needed to Establish Framework to Guide Audit Opinion and Business Management Improvement Efforts at DOD: GAO-04-910R, September 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Management: Information on the Mandated Transfer of HUD's Appropriation Law Function to the Chief Financial Officer: GAO-04-272R, November 21, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Management: Recurring Financial Systems Problems Hinder FFMIA Compliance: GAO-04-209T, October 29, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Management: Status of the Government Efforts to Address Improper Payment Problems: GAO-04-99, October 17, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Management: Sustained Efforts Needed to Achieve FFMIA Accountability: GAO-03-1062, September 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal Year 2003 U.S. Government Financial Statements: Sustained Improvement in Federal Financial Management Is Crucial to Addressing Our Nation's Future Fiscal Challenges: GAO-04-886T, July 8, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal Year 2003 U.S. Government Financial Statements: Sustained Improvement in Federal Financial Management Is Crucial to Addressing Our Nation's Future Fiscal Challenges: GAO-04-477T, March 3, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

GAO/PCIE: Financial Audit Manual: Checklist for Federal Accounting Reporting, and Disclosures: GAO-04-942G, July 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 226 pages) Accessible Text

GAO/PCIE: Financial Audit Manual: Update: GAO-04-1015G, July 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 122 pages) Accessible Text

Independent Counsel: Breakdown of Expenditures for David M. Barrett: GAO-04-732R, April 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 5 pages) Accessible Text

Independent Standard-Setting Process for Establishing Accounting Standards for Private-Sector Entities: GAO-04-840R, June 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: Architecture Needed to Guide NASA's Financial Management Modernization: GAO-04-43, November 21, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Judgment Fund: Treasury's Estimates of Claim Payment Processing Costs under the No FEAR Act and Contract Disputes Act: GAO-04-481, April 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Further Improvements Needed to Strengthen Controls Over the Purchase Card Program: GAO-04-987R, August 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Further Improvements Needed to Strengthen Controls Over the Purchase Card Program: GAO-04-986R, August 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Local TV Act: Progress Made, but Timeliness and Cost Accounting Issues Need to be Addressed: GAO-04-134, October 31, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Management Report: Opportunities for Improvements in FDIC's Internal Controls and Accounting Procedures: GAO-04-677R, June 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Significant Actions Needed to Address Long-standing Financial Management Problems: GAO-04-754T, May 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Enhancements Needed to Strengthen Controls Over the Purchase Card Program: GAO-04-988R, August 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Posthearing Questions Related to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's 2003 and 2002 Financial Audits: GAO-04-674R, April 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 3 pages) Accessible Text

Purchase Cards: Steps Taken to Improve DOD Program Management, but Actions Needed to Address Misuse: GAO-04-156, December 2, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Responses to Posthearing Questions Related to GAO's Testimony on the U.S. Government's Consolidated Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2003: GAO-04-624R, April 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Sandia National Laboratories: Further Improvements Needed to Strengthen Controls Over the Purchase Card Program: GAO-04-989R, August 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Senate Office of Public Records Revolving Fund: GAO-04-141R, October 17, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

Tobacco Settlement: States' Allocations of Fiscal Year 2003 and Expected Fiscal Year 2004 Payments: GAO-04-518, March 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 81 pages) Accessible Text

Travel Cards: Internal Control Weaknesses at DOD Led to Improper Use of First and Business Class Travel: GAO-04-229T, November 6, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Travel Cards: Internal Control Weaknesses at DOD Led to Improper Use of First and Business Class Travel: GAO-04-88, October 24, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Coast Guard National Pollution Funds Center: Claims Payment Process Was Functioning Effectively, but Additional Controls Are Needed to Reduce the Risk of Improper Payments: GAO-04-114R, October 3, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Coast Guard National Pollution Funds Center: Improvements Are Needed in Internal Control Over Disbursements: GAO-04-340R, January 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Government Operations

2010 Census: Cost and Design Issues Need to Be Addressed Soon: GAO-04-37, January 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

2010 Census: Counting Americans Overseas as Part of the Census Would Not Be Feasible: GAO-04-1077T, September 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

2010 Census: Counting Americans Overseas as Part of the Decennial Census Would Not Be Cost-Effective: GAO-04-898, August 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

2010 Census: Overseas Enumeration Test Raises Need for Clear Policy Direction: GAO-04-470, May 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Architect of the Capitol: Midyear Status Report on Implementation of Management Review Recommendations: GAO-04-966, August 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Architect of the Capitol: Status Report on Implementation of Management Review Recommendations: GAO-04-299, January 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 118 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Best Practices: Using Spend Analysis to Help Agencies Take a More Strategic Approach to Procurement: GAO-04-870, September 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Coins and Currency: How the Costs and Earnings Associated with Producing Coins and Currency Are Budgeted and Accounted For: GAO-04-283, April 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Competitive Sourcing: Greater Emphasis Needed on Increasing Efficiency and Improving Performance: GAO-04-367, February 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Continuity of Operations: Improved Planning Needed to Ensure Delivery of Essential Government Services: GAO-04-160, February 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Continuity of Operations: Improved Planning Needed to Ensure Delivery of Essential Services: GAO-04-638T, April 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Contract Management: Agencies Can Achieve Significant Savings on Purchase Card Buys: GAO-04-430, March 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Contract Management: Guidance Needed to Promote Competition for Defense Task Orders: GAO-04-874, July 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Contract Management: No Reliable Data to Measure Benefits of the Simplified Acquisition Test Program: GAO-03-1068, September 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Contract Management: Restructuring GSA's Federal Supply Service and Federal Technology Service: GAO-04-132T, October 2, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

D.C. Family Court: Operations and Case Management Have Improved, but Critical Issues Remain: GAO-04-685T, April 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

D.C. Family Court: Progress Has Been Made in Implementing Its Transition: GAO-04-234, January 6, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text

District of Columbia Jail: Management Challenges Exist in Improving Facility Conditions: GAO-04-742, August 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

District of Columbia Jail: Medical Services Generally Met Requirements and Costs Decreased, but Oversight Is Incomplete: GAO-04-750, June 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

District of Columbia's Department of Transportation's Reorganization and Use of Federal-Aid Funding: GAO-04-644R, May 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

District of Columbia: FY 2003 Performance Report Shows Continued Improvements: GAO-04-940R, July 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

District of Columbia: Status of Reforms to the District's Mental Health System: GAO-04-387, March 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text

District of Columbia: Structural Imbalance and Management Issues: GAO-04-908T, June 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Elections: Electronic Voting Offers Opportunities and Presents Challenges: GAO-04-975T, July 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text

Elections: Electronic Voting Offers Opportunities and Presents Challenges: GAO-04-766T, May 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text

Electronic Rulemaking: Efforts to Facilitate Public Participation Can Be Improved: GAO-03-901, September 17, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Acquisition: Increased Attention to Vehicle Fleets Could Result in Savings: GAO-04-664, May 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Advisory Committees: Additional Guidance Could Help Agencies Better Ensure Independence and Balance: GAO-04-328, April 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 149 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Real Property: Actions Needed to Address Long-standing and Complex Problems: GAO-04-119T, October 1, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

GSA Actions Leading to Proposed Debarment of WorldCom: GAO-04-741R, May 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Government Printing Office: Actions to Strengthen and Sustain GPO's Transformation: GAO-04-830, June 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 88 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Government Printing Office: Advancing GPO's Transformation Effort through Strategic Human Capital Management: GAO-04-85, October 20, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Government Printing Office: Technological Changes Create Transformation Opportunities: GAO-04-729T, April 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: A Guide for Assessing Strategic Training and Development Efforts in the Federal Government: GAO-04-546G, March 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 95 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Additional Collaboration Between OPM and Agencies Is Key to Improved Federal Hiring: GAO-04-797, June 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Building on the Current Momentum to Transform the Federal Government: GAO-04-976T, July 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: DHS Faces Challenges In Implementing Its New Personnel System: GAO-04-790, June 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Implementing Pay for Performance at Selected Personnel Demonstration Projects: GAO-04-83, January 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 75 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Increasing Agencies' Use of New Hiring Flexibilities: GAO-04-959T, July 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Insights for U.S. Agencies from Other Countries' Succession Planning and Management Initiatives: GAO-03-914, September 15, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Key Practices to Increasing Federal Telework: GAO-04-950T, July 8, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Key Principles for Effective Strategic Workforce Planning: GAO-04-39, December 11, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Observations on Agencies' Implementation of the Chief Human Capital Officers Act: GAO-04-800T, May 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Opportunities to Improve Federal Continuity Planning Guidance: GAO-04-384, April 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Human Capital: Preliminary Observations on Proposed DHS Human Capital Regulations: GAO-04-479T, February 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Selected Agencies' Experiences and Lessons Learned in Designing Training and Development Programs: GAO-04-291, January 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Selected Agencies' Use of Alternative Service Delivery Options for Human Capital Activities: GAO-04-679, June 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Human Capital: Senior Executive Performance Management Can Be Significantly Strengthened to Achieve Results: GAO-04-614, May 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 97 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Human Capital: Status of Efforts to Improve Federal Hiring: GAO-04-796T, June 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Succession Planning and Management Is Critical Driver of Organizational Transformation: GAO-04-127T, October 1, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Inspectors General: Enhancing Federal Accountability: GAO-04-117T, October 8, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee: IRAC Representatives Effectively Coordinate Federal Spectrum but Lack Seniority to Advise on Contentious Policy Issues: GAO-04-1028, September 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Kennedy Center: More Information on Project Status and Budgets Needed to Understand the Impact of Future Funding Decisions: GAO-04-933, September 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Metropolitan Statistical Areas: New Standards and Their Impact on Selected Federal Programs: GAO-04-758, June 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 103 pages) Accessible Text

Monitoring and Oversight of Federal Funds Awarded to Bridgeport, Connecticut: GAO-04-230R, November 26, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Need for Comprehensive Postal Reform: GAO-04-455R, February 6, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

Office of Compliance: Status of Management Control Efforts to Improve Effectiveness: GAO-04-400, February 3, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Paperwork Reduction Act: Agencies report Slight Decreases in Burden Estimates and Violations: GAO-04-676T, April 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Performance Budgeting: OMB's Performance Rating Tool Presents Opportunities and Challenges For Evaluating Program Performance: GAO-04-550T, March 11, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Postal Pension Funding Reform: Issues Related to the Postal Service's Proposed Use of Pension Savings: GAO-04-238, November 26, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Postal Pension Funding Reform: Review of Military Service Funding Proposals: GAO-04-281, November 26, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Postal Service: Progress in Implementing Supply Chain Management Initiatives: GAO-04-540, May 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Posthearing Questions Related to Agencies' Implementation of the Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCO) Act: GAO-04-897R, June 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

Posthearing Questions Related to Assessing Progress in Human Capital Management: GAO-04-1072R, September 3, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Posthearing Questions Related to Succession Planning and Management: GAO-04-270R, November 14, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 3 pages) Accessible Text

Public Key Infrastructure: Examples of Risks and Internal Control Objectives Associated with Certification Authorities: GAO-04-1023R, August 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Purchase Cards: Increased Management Oversight and Control Could Save Hundreds of Millions of Dollars: GAO-04-717T, April 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Questions for Competitive Sourcing Hearing Record: GAO-04-155R, October 3, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

Regulatory Takings: Implementation of Executive Order on Government Actions Affecting Private Property Use: GAO-03-1015, September 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text

Reliability of Federal Procurement Data: GAO-04-295R, December 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Results-Oriented Government: GPRA Has Established a Solid Foundation for Achieving Greater Results: GAO-04-594T, March 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Results-Oriented Government: GPRA Has Established a Solid Foundation for Achieving Greater Results: GAO-04-38, March 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 280 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Rulemaking: OMB's Role in Reviews of Agencies' Draft Rules and the Transparency of Those Reviews: GAO-03-929, September 22, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 226 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Telecommunications: GSA Has Made Progress in Planning Governmentwide Program but Challenges Remain: GAO-04-1085T, September 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Office of Special Counsel: Strategy for Reducing Persistent Backlog of Cases Should Be Provided to Congress: GAO-04-36, March 8, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Postal Service Key Reasons for Postal Reform: GAO-04-565T, March 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Postal Service: Better Guidance Is Needed to Ensure an Appropriate Response to Anthrax Contamination: GAO-04-239, September 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 83 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Postal Service: Bold Action Needed to Continue Progress on Postal Transformation: GAO-04-108T, November 5, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Postal Service: Key Elements of Comprehensive Postal Reform: GAO-04-397T, January 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Postal Service: Status of Inspector General's Recommendations on the Supplier Diversity Program: GAO-04-57R, October 6, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Postal Service: USPS Needs to Clearly Communicate How Postal Services May Be Affected by Its Retail Optimization Plans: GAO-04-803, July 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Unfunded Mandates: Analysis of Reform Act Coverage: GAO-04-637, May 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 97 pages) Accessible Text

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Health

Antibiotic Resistance: Federal Agencies Need to Better Focus Efforts to Address Risk to Humans from Antibiotic Use in Animals: GAO-04-490, April 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 102 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Assisted Living: Examples of State Efforts to Improve Consumer Protections: GAO-04-684, April 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

Bioterrorism: Public Health Response to Anthrax Incidents of 2001: GAO-04-152, October 15, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Agency Leadership Taking Steps to Improve Management and Planning, but Challenges Remain: GAO-04-219, January 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities: High Medicare Payments in Florida Raise Program Integrity Concerns: GAO-04-709, August 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Computer-Based Patient Records: Improved Planning and Project Management Are Critical to Achieving Two-Way VA-DOD Health Data Exchange: GAO-04-811T, May 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Computer-Based Patient Records: Subcommittee Questions Concerning VA and DOD Efforts to Achieve a Two-Way Exchange of Health Data: GAO-04-691R, May 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Dialysis Facilities: Problems Remain in Ensuring Compliance with Medicare Quality Standards: GAO-04-63, October 8, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Emerging Infectious Diseases: Asian SARS Outbreak Challenged International and National Responses: GAO-04-564, April 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Global Health: U.S. AIDS Coordinator Addressing Some Key Challenges to Expanding Treatment but Others Remain: GAO-04-784, July 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 86 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Gulf War Illnesses: Federal Research Efforts Have Waned, and Research Findings Have Not Been Reassessed: GAO-04-815T, June 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

HHS OIG: Allegations of Misspending Were Unsubstantiated: GAO-04-618R, April 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

HHS's Efforts to Promote Health Information Technology and Legal Barriers to Its Adoption: GAO-04-991R, August 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text

Health Care: National Strategy Needed to Accelerate the Implementation of Information Technology: GAO-04-947T, July 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Infectious Disease Preparedness: Federal Challenges in Responding to Influenza Outbreaks: GAO-04-1100T, September 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: Benefits Realized for Selected Health Care Functions: GAO-04-224, October 31, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 128 pages) Accessible Text

Internet Pharmacies: Hydrocodone, an Addictive Narcotic Pain Medication, Is Available Without a Prescription Through the Internet: GAO-04-892T, June 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

Internet Pharmacies: Some Pose Safety Risks for Consumers: GAO-04-820, June 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

Internet Pharmacies: Some Pose Safety Risks for Consumers and Are Unreliable in Their Business Practices: GAO-04-888T, June 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Medicaid Nursing Home Payments: States' Payment Rates Largely Unaffected by Recent Fiscal Pressures: GAO-04-143, October 17, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text

Medicaid Program Integrity: State and Federal Efforts to Prevent and Detect Improper Payments: GAO-04-707, July 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Medicaid Waivers: HHS Approvals of Pharmacy Plus Demonstrations Continue to Raise Cost and Oversight Concerns: GAO-04-480, June 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 81 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicaid and SCHIP: States' Premium and Cost Sharing Requirements for Beneficiaries: GAO-04-491, March 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text

Medicaid: Improved Federal Oversight of State Financing Schemes Is Needed: GAO-04-228, February 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 94 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicaid: Intergovernmental Transfers Have Facilitated State Financing Schemes: GAO-04-574T, March 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Medical Malpractice Insurance: Multiple Factors Have Contributed to Premium Rate Increases: GAO-04-128T, October 1, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare Appeals: Disparity between Requirements and Responsible Agencies' Capabilities: GAO-03-841, September 29, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare Demonstration PPOs: Financial and Other Advantages for Plans, Few Advantages for Beneficiaries: GAO-04-960, September 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare Dialysis Facilities: Beneficiary Access Stable and Problems in Payment System Being Addressed: GAO-04-450, June 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare Home Health: Payments to Most Freestanding Home Health Agencies More Than Cover Their Costs: GAO-04-359, February 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare Physician Payments: Information on Spending Trends and Targets: GAO-04-751T, May 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare Preventive Services: Most Beneficiaries Receive Some but Not All Recommended Services: GAO-04-1004T, September 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare Savings Programs: Results of Social Security Administration's 2002 Outreach to Low-Income Beneficiaries: GAO-04-363, March 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare Secondary Payer: Improvements Needed to Enhance Debt Recovery Process: GAO-04-783, August 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare: CMS Did Not Control Rising Power Wheelchair Spending: GAO-04-716T, April 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare: CMS Needs Additional Authority to Adequately Oversee Patient Safety in Hospitals: GAO-04-850, July 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare: Call Centers Need to Improve Responses to Policy-Oriented Questions from Providers: GAO-04-669, July 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare: Discrepancy in Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System Methodology Leads to Inaccurate Beneficiary Copayments and Medicate Payments: GAO-04-103R, October 6, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare: Information Needed to Assess Adequacy of Rate-Setting Methodology for Payments for Hospital Outpatient Services: GAO-04-772, September 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare: Most Beneficiaries Receive Some but Not All Recommended Preventive Services: GAO-03-958, September 8, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare: Past Experience Can Guide Future Competitive Bidding for Medical Equipment and Supplies: GAO-04-765, September 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare: Payment Changes Are Needed for Assistants-at-Surgery: GAO-04-97, January 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Milwaukee Health Care Spending Compared to Other Metropolitan Areas: Geographic Variation in Spending for Enrollees in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: GAO-04-1000R, August 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text

Nursing Home Fire Safety: Recent Fires Highlight Weaknesses in Federal Standards and Oversight: GAO-04-660, July 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Physician Workforce: Physician Supply Increased in Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Areas but Geographic Disparities Persisted: GAO-04-124, October 31, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

Prescription Drugs: OxyContin Abuse and Diversion and Efforts to Address the Problem: GAO-04-110, December 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Prescription Drugs: Preliminary Observations on Efforts to Enforce the Prohibitions on Personal Importation: GAO-04-839T, July 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Prescription Drugs: State Monitoring Programs May Help to Reduce Illegal Diversion: GAO-04-524T, March 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Prescription Drugs: State and Federal Oversight of Drug Compounding by Pharmacies: GAO-04-195T, October 23, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Private Health Insurance: Coverage of Key Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests is Common but Not Universal: GAO-04-713, June 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Private Health Insurance: Employers and Individuals Are Vulnerable to Unauthorized or Bogus Entities Selling Coverage: GAO-04-312, February 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text

Private Health Insurance: Federal and State Requirements Affecting Coverage Offered by Small Business: GAO-03-1133, September 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text

Private Health Insurance: Unauthorized or Bogus Entities Have Exploited Employers and Individuals Seeking Affordable Coverage: GAO-04-512T, March 3, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Public Health Preparedness: Response Capacity Improving, but Much Remains to Be Accomplished: GAO-04-458T, February 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

SCHIP: HHS Continues to Approve Waivers That Are Inconsistent with Program Goals: GAO-04-166R, January 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

September 11: Health Effects in the Aftermath of the World Trade Center Attack: GAO-04-1068T, September 8, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Smallpox Vaccination: Review of the Implementation of the Military Program: GAO-04-215R, December 1, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Specialty Hospitals: Geographic Location, Services Provided, and Financial Performance: GAO-04-167, October 22, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration: Planning for Program Changes and Future Workforce Needs Is Incomplete: GAO-04-683, June 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Tobacco Use And Public Health: Federal Efforts to Prevent and Reduce Tobacco Use among Youth: GAO-04-41, November 21, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

Undocumented Aliens: Questions Persist about Their Impact on Hospitals' Uncompensated Care Costs: GAO-04-472, May 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Homeland Security

9/11 Commission Report: Reorganization, Transformation, and Information Sharing: GAO-04-1033T, August 3, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Additional Posthearing Questions Related to Proposed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Human Capital Regulations: GAO-04-617R, April 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

Agencies' Use of Procurement Flexibilities Provided in the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-296): GAO-04-447R, March 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 3 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Challenges Delay Implementation of Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System: GAO-04-504T, March 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Challenges Exist in Stabilizing and Enhancing Passenger and Baggage Screening Operations: GAO-04-440T, February 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System Faces Significant Implementation Challenges: GAO-04-385, February 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Further Steps Needed to Strengthen the Security of Commercial Airport Perimeters and Access Controls: GAO-04-728, June 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Improvement still Needed in Federal Aviation Security Efforts: GAO-04-592T, March 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Private Screening Contractors Have Little Flexibility to Implement Innovative Approaches: GAO-04-505T, April 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Border Security: Additional Actions Needed to Eliminate Weaknesses in the Visa Revocation Process: GAO-04-899T, July 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Border Security: Additional Actions Needed to Eliminate Weaknesses in the Visa Revocation Process: GAO-04-795, July 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Border Security: Agencies Need to Better Coordinate Their Strategies and Operations on Federal Lands: GAO-04-590, June 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Border Security: Consular Identification Cards Accepted within United States, but Consistent Federal Guidance Needed: GAO-04-881, August 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Border Security: Improvements Needed to Reduce Time Taken to Adjudicate Visas for Science Students and Scholars: GAO-04-371, February 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Border Security: Improvements Needed to Reduce Time Taken to Adjudicate Visas for Science Students and Scholars: GAO-04-443T, February 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Border Security: Joint, Coordinated Actions by State and DHS Needed to Guide Biometric Visas and Related Programs: GAO-04-1080T, September 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Border Security: State Department Rollout of Biometric Visas on Schedule, but Guidance Is Lagging: GAO-04-1001, September 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Combating Bioterrorism: Actions Needed to Improve Security at Plum Island Animal Disease Center: GAO-03-847, September 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Combating Terrorism: Evaluation of Selected Characteristics in National Strategies Related to Terrorism: GAO-04-408T, February 3, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text

Combating Terrorism: Federal Agencies Face Continuing Challenges in Addressing Terrorist Financing and Money Laundering: GAO-04-501T, March 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Homeland Security: Financial Management Challenges: GAO-04-945T, July 8, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Homeland Security: Formidable Information and Technology Management Challenge Requires Institutional Approach: GAO-04-702, August 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Drinking Water: Experts' Views on How Future Federal Funding Can Best Be Spent to Improve Security: GAO-04-29, October 31, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Emergency Preparedness: Federal Funds for First Responders: GAO-04-788T, May 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

FBI Transformation: Data Inconclusive on Effects of Shift to Counterterrorism-Related Priorities on Traditional Crime Enforcement: GAO-04-1036, August 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text

HHS Bioterrorism Preparedness Programs: States Reported Progress but Fell Short of Program Goals for 2002: GAO-04-360R, February 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security Advisory System: Preliminary Observations Regarding Threat Level Increases from Yellow to Orange: GAO-04-453R, February 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Challenges in Achieving Interoperable Communications for First Responders: GAO-04-231T, November 6, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Communication Protocols and Risk Communication Principles Can Assist in Refining the Advisory System: GAO-04-682, June 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 136 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Coordinated Planning and Standards Needed to Better Manage First Responder Grants in the National Capital Region: GAO-04-904T, June 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: DHS Needs a Strategy to Use DOE's Laboratories for Research on Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Detection and Response Technologies: GAO-04-653, May 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Efforts Under Way to Develop Enterprise Architecture, but Much Work Remains: GAO-04-777, August 6, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 91 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Federal Action Needed to Address Security Challenges at Chemical Facilities: GAO-04-482T, February 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Federal Leadership Needed to Facilitate Interoperable Communications Between First Responders: GAO-04-1057T, September 8, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Federal Leadership and Intergovernmental Cooperation Required to Achieve First Responder Interoperable Communications: GAO-04-963T, July 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Federal Leadership and Intergovernmental Cooperation Required to Achieve First Responder Interoperable Communications: GAO-04-740, July 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 100 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: First Phase of Visitor and Immigration Status Program Operating, but Improvements Needed: GAO-04-586, May 11, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 136 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Management of First Responder Grants in the National Capital Region Reflects the Need for Coordinated Planning and Performance Goals: GAO-04-433, May 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Observations on the National Strategies Related to Terrorism: GAO-04-1075T, September 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Overstay Tracking Is a Key Component of a Layered Defense: GAO-04-170T, October 16, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Performance of Information System to Monitor Foreign Students and Exchange Visitors Has Improved, but Issues Remain: GAO-04-690, June 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 100 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Preliminary Observations on Efforts to Target Security Inspections of Cargo Containers: GAO-04-325T, December 16, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Risk Communication Principles May Assist in Refinement of the Homeland Security Advisory System: GAO-04-538T, March 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Risks Facing Key Border and Transportation Security Program Need to Be Addressed: GAO-04-569T, March 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Selected Recommendations from Congressionally Chartered Commissions and GAO: GAO-04-591, March 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Summary of Challenges Faced in Targeting Oceangoing Cargo Containers for Inspection: GAO-04-557T, March 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Transformation Strategy Needed to Address Challenges Facing the Federal Protective Service: GAO-04-537, July 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Technology: Homeland Security Should Better Balance Need for System Integration Strategy with Spending for New and Enhanced Systems: GAO-04-509, May 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Intelligence Reform: Human Capital Considerations Critical to 9/11 Commission's Proposed Reforms: GAO-04-1084T, September 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Investigations of Terrorist Financing, Money Laundering, and Other Financial Crimes: GAO-04-464R, February 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Maritime Security: Better Planning Needed to Help Ensure an Effective Port Security Assessment Program: GAO-04-1062, September 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Maritime Security: Partnering Could Reduce Federal Costs and Facilitate Implementation of Automatic Vessel Identification System: GAO-04-868, July 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Maritime Security: Substantial Work Remains to Translate New Planning Requirements into Effective Port Security: GAO-04-838, June 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Preliminary Observations on Efforts to Improve Security at Nuclear Power Plants: GAO-04-1064T, September 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Overstay Tracking: A Key Component of Homeland Security and a Layered Defense: GAO-04-82, May 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text

Posthearing Questions Related to Proposed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Human Capital Regulations: GAO-04-570R, March 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Security Clearances: FBI Has Enhanced Its Process for State and Local Law Enforcement Officials: GAO-04-596, April 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Security: Counterfeit Identification Raises Homeland Security Concerns: GAO-04-133T, October 1, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

September 11: Overview of Federal Disaster Assistance to the New York City Area: GAO-04-72, October 31, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 111 pages) Accessible Text

Status of Key Recommendations GAO Has Made to DHS and Its Legacy Agencies: GAO-04-865R, July 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages) Accessible Text

The Chief Operating Officer Concept and its Potential Use as a Strategy to Improve Management at the Department of Homeland Security: GAO-04-876R, June 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

The Department of Homeland Security Needs to Fully Adopt a Knowledge-based Approach to Its Counter-MANPADS Development Program: GAO-04-341R, January 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Transfer of Budgetary Resources to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): GAO-04-329R, April 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Postal Service: Clear Communication with Employees Needed before Reopening the Brentwood Facility: GAO-04-205T, October 23, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

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Housing

Department of Housing and Urban Development: Lack of Accountability for Computer Equipment Leaves These Assets Vulnerable to Loss or Misappropriation: GAO-04-520R, April 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Fair Housing: Opportunities to Improve HUD's Oversight and Management of the Enforcement Process: GAO-04-463, April 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 89 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

HUD Single-Family and Multifamily Property Programs: Inadequate Controls Resulted in Questionable Payments and Potential Fraud: GAO-04-390, March 3, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 83 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

HUD's Inventory of Affordable Multifamily Housing: Data on Properties with Mortgages Scheduled to Mature and Rental Assistance Set to Expire: GAO-04-210SP, January 3, 2004; Summary (HTML)

Home Inspections: Many Buyers Benefit from Inspections, but Mandating Their Use Is Questionable: GAO-04-462, April 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text

Multifamily Housing: More Accessible HUD Data Could Help Efforts to Preserve Housing for Low-Income Tenants: GAO-04-992T, July 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Multifamily Housing: More Accessible HUD Data Could Help Efforts to Preserve Housing for Low-Income Tenants: GAO-04-20, January 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Public Housing: HOPE VI Resident Issues and Changes in Neighborhoods Surrounding Grant Sites: GAO-04-109, November 21, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text

Public Housing: Small and Larger Agencies Have Similar Views on Many Recent Housing Reforms: GAO-04-19, October 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages) Accessible Text

Rural Housing Service: Agency Has Overestimated Its Rental Assistance Budget Needs over the Life of the Program: GAO-04-752, May 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Rural Housing Service: Standardization of Budget Estimation Processes Needed for Rental Assistance Program: GAO-04-424, March 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Rural Housing Service: Updated Guidance and Additional Monitoring Needed for Rental Assistance Distribution Process: GAO-04-937, September 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Single-Family Housing: Cost, Benefit, and Compliance Issues Raise Questions about HUD's Discount Sales Program: GAO-04-208, January 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Survey of Housing Officials Regarding the Preservation of HUD's Affordable Rental Housing: GAO-04-211SP, January 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Survey of State and Local Offices Administering Section 521 Rental Assistance: GAO-04-978SP, September 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

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Income Security

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation: Long-Term Financing Risks to Single-Employer Insurance Program Highlight Need for Comprehensive Reform: GAO-04-150T, October 14, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation: Single-Employer Pension Insurance Program Faces Significant Long-Term Risks: GAO-04-90, October 29, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Pension Plans: Additional Transparency and Other Actions Needed in Connection with Proxy Voting: GAO-04-749, August 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Private Pensions: Changing Funding Rules and Enhancing Incentives Can Improve Plan Funding: GAO-04-176T, October 29, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Private Pensions: Multiemployer Pensions Face Key Challenges to Their Long-Term Prospects: GAO-04-542T, March 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Private Pensions: Multiemployer Plans Face Short- and Long-Term Challenges: GAO-04-423, March 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Private Pensions: Publicly Available Reports Provide Useful but Limited Information on Plans' Financial Condition: GAO-04-395, March 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text

Private Pensions: Timely and Accurate Information Is Needed to Identify and Track Frozen Defined Benefit Plans: GAO-04-200R, December 17, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Social Security Administration: More Effort Needed to Assess Consistency of Disability Decisions: GAO-04-656, July 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Social Security Administration: Strategic Workforce Planning Needed to Address Human Capital Challenges Facing the Disability Determination Services: GAO-04-121, January 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 98 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Social Security Disability: Commissioner Proposes Strategy to Improve the Claims Process, but Faces Implementation Challenges: GAO-04-552T, March 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Social Security Numbers: Use Is Widespread and Protections Vary: GAO-04-768T, June 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Social Security Numbers: Use Is Widespread and Protections Vary in Private and Public Sectors: GAO-04-1099T, September 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Social Security: Distribution of Benefits and Taxes Relative to Earnings Level: GAO-04-747, June 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text

Social Security: Reform Proposals Could Have a Variety of Effects on Distribution of Benefits and Payroll Taxes: GAO-04-872T, June 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Supplemental Security Income: Sustained Management Attention Needed to Address Residency Violations: GAO-04-789T, May 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

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Information Management

Bureau of the Public Debt: Areas for Improvement in Computer Controls: GAO-04-681R, May 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Business Systems Modernization: Internal Revenue Service Needs to Further Strengthen Program Management: GAO-04-438T, February 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Coast Guard: New Communication System to Support Search and Rescue Faces Challenges: GAO-03-1111, September 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Computer-Based Patient Records: Short-Term Progress Made, but Much Work Remains to Achieve a Two-Way Data Exchange Between VA and DOD Health Systems: GAO-04-271T, November 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Computer-Based Patient Records: Sound Planning and Project Management Are Needed to Achieve a Two-Way Exchange of VA and DOD Health Data: GAO-04-402T, March 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Challenges and Efforts to Secure Control Systems: GAO-04-628T, March 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Challenges and Efforts to Secure Control Systems: GAO-04-354, March 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Challenges in Securing Control Systems: GAO-04-140T, October 1, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Establishing Effective Information Sharing with Infrastructure Sectors: GAO-04-699T, April 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Improving Information Sharing with Infrastructure Sectors: GAO-04-780, July 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Business Systems Modernization: Limited Progress in Development of Business Enterprise Architecture and Oversight of Information Technology Investments: GAO-04-731R, May 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text

Data Mining: Federal Efforts Cover a Wide Range of Uses: GAO-04-548, May 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text

Electronic Disability Claims Processing: SSA Needs to Address Risks Associated with Its Accelerated Systems Development Strategy: GAO-04-466, March 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Electronic Government: Federal Agencies Continue to Invest in Smart Card Technology: GAO-04-948, September 8, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Electronic Government: Initiatives Sponsored by the Office of Management and Budget Have Made Mixed Progress: GAO-04-561T, March 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text

Electronic Government: Planned e-Authentication Gateway Faces Formidable Development Challenges: GAO-03-952, September 12, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Electronic Government: Potential Exists for Enhancing Collaboration on Four Initiatives: GAO-04-6, October 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Bureau of Investigation's Comments on Recent GAO Report on its Enterprise Architecture Efforts: GAO-04-190R, November 14, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Chief Information Officers: Responsibilities, Reporting Relationships, Tenure, and Challenges: GAO-04-823, July 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Reserve Banks: Areas for Improvement in Computer Controls: GAO-04-672R, May 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 5 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

File Sharing Program: Users of Peer-to-Peer Networks Can Readily Access Child Pornography: GAO-04-757T, May 6, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

File Sharing: Selected Universities Report Taking Action to Reduce Copyright Infringement: GAO-04-503, May 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

Geospatial Information: Better Coordination Needed to Identify and Reduce Duplicative Investments: GAO-04-703, June 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Geospatial Information: Better Coordination and Oversight Could Help Reduce Duplicative Investments: GAO-04-824T, June 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Information Management: Planning for the Electronic Records Archives Has Improved: GAO-04-927, September 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Management: Update on Freedom of Information Act Implementation Status: GAO-04-257, February 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 86 pages) Accessible Text

Information Security: Agencies Face Challenges in Implementing Effective Software Patch Management Processes: GAO-04-816T, June 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Information Security: Agencies Need to Implement Consistent Processes In Authorizing Systems for Operation: GAO-04-376, June 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: Continued Action Needed to Improve Software Patch Management: GAO-04-706, June 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: Continued Efforts Needed to Sustain Progress in Implementing Statutory Requirements: GAO-04-483T, March 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text

Information Security: Further Efforts Needed to Address Serious Weaknesses to USDA: GAO-04-154, January 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: Improvements Needed in Treasury's Security Management Program: GAO-04-77, November 14, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: Information System Controls at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: GAO-04-630, May 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: Status of Federal Public Key Infrastructure Activities at Major Federal Departments and Agencies: GAO-04-157, December 15, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text

Information Security: Technologies to Secure Federal Systems: GAO-04-467, March 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 89 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology Investment Management: A Framework for Assessing and Improving Process Maturity: GAO-04-394G, March 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 142 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology Management: Governmentwide Strategic Planning, Performance Measurement, and Investment Management Can Be Further Improved: GAO-04-49, January 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 148 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Technology Management: Improvements Needed in Strategic Planning, Performance Measurement, and Investment Management Governmentwide: GAO-04-478T, March 3, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: Early Releases of Customs Trade System Operating, but Pattern of Cost and Schedule Problems Needs to Be Addressed: GAO-04-719, May 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 113 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Technology: FAA Has Many Investment Management Capabilities in Place, but More Oversight of Operational Systems Is Needed: GAO-04-822, August 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Technology: Foundational Steps Being Taken to Make Needed FBI Systems Modernization Management Improvements: GAO-04-842, September 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Technology: Improvements Needed in the Reliability of Defense Budget Submissions: GAO-04-115, December 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Technology: Leadership Remains Key to Agencies Making Progress on Enterprise Architecture Efforts: GAO-04-40, November 17, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 427 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Technology: OMB and Department of Homeland Security Investment Reviews: GAO-04-323, February 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Technology: The Federal Enterprise Architecture and Agencies' Enterprise Architectures Are Still Maturing: GAO-04-798T, May 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: Training Can Be Enhanced by Greater Use of Leading Practices: GAO-04-791, June 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 82 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information and Technology Management: Responsibilities, Reporting Relationships, Tenure, and Challenges of Agency Chief Information Officers: GAO-04-957T, July 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Polar-Orbiting Environmental Satellites: Information on Program Cost and Schedule Changes: GAO-04-1054, September 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Posthearing Questions from the September 10, 2003, Hearing on Worm and Virus Defense: How Can We Protect Our Nation's Computers From These Serious Threats?: GAO-04-173R, October 17, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 3 pages) Accessible Text

Posthearing Questions from the September 9, 2003, Hearing on "Pornography, Technology, and Process: Problems and Solutions on Peer-to-Peer Networks": GAO-04-207R, November 14, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 5 pages) Accessible Text

Project SAFECOM: Key Cross-Agency Emergency Communications Effort Requires Stronger Collaboration: GAO-04-494, April 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Technology Assessment: Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Protection: GAO-04-321, May 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 223 pages) Accessible Text

Telecommunications: GSA Faces Challenges in Planning for New Governmentwide Program: GAO-04-486T, February 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Telecommunications: Intelsat Privatization and the Implementation of the ORBIT Act: GAO-04-891, September 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

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International Affairs

Afghanistan Reconstruction: Deteriorating Security and Limited Resources Have Impeded Progress; Improvements in U.S. Strategy Needed: GAO-04-403, June 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 87 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Contract Management: Contracting for Iraq Reconstruction and for Global Logistics Support: GAO-04-869T, June 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Department of State (State) and United Nations relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) Actions to Implement Section 301(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961: GAO-04-276R, November 17, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Department of State: Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining, and Related Programs Follow Legal Authority, but Some Activities Need Reassessment: GAO-04-521, April 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Developing Countries: Achieving Poor Countries' Economic Growth and Debt Relief Targets Faces Significant Financing Challenges: GAO-04-405, April 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages) Accessible Text

Developing Countries: Challenges in Financing Poor Countries' Economic Growth and Debt Relief Targets: GAO-04-688T, April 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

El Tratado De Guadalupe Hidalgo: Hallazgos y Opciones Posibles Con Respecto a Los Reclamos de Larga Duracion de Mercedes de Tierras Comunitarias en Nuevo Mexico: GAO-04-60, June 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 256 pages) Accessible Text

Embassy Construction: Achieving Concurrent Construction Would Help Reduce Costs and Meet Security Goals: GAO-04-952, September 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Embassy Construction: State Department Has Implemented Management Reforms, but Challenges Remain: GAO-04-100, November 4, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text

Embassy Management: Actions Are Needed to Increase Efficiency and Improve Delivery of Administrative Support Services: GAO-04-511, September 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 119 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Export Controls: Post-Shipment Verification Provides Limited Assurance That Dual-Use Items Are Being Properly Used: GAO-04-357, January 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Services: Post-hearing Questions Regarding Recovering Foreign Regimes' Assets: GAO-04-831R, May 27, 2004; Summary (HTML)

Foreign Assistance: Observations on USAID's Commodity Import Program in Egypt: GAO-04-846T, June 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Foreign Assistance: U.S. Anticorruption Programs in Sub-Saharan Africa Will Require Time and Commitment: GAO-04-506, April 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text

Foreign Assistance: U.S. Funding for Democracy-Related Programs (China): GAO-04-445R, February 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Foreign Assistance: USAID and the Department of State Are Beginning to Implement Prohibition on Taxation of Aid: GAO-04-314R, February 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Foreign Assistance: USAID's Operating Expense Account Does Not Fully Reflect the Cost of Delivering Foreign Assistance: GAO-03-1152R, September 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Human Capital: Significant Challenges Confront U.S. Trade Agencies: GAO-04-301T, December 9, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Intellectual Property: U.S. Efforts Have Contributed to Strengthened Laws Overseas, but Challenges Remain: GAO-04-1093T, September 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Intellectual Property: U.S. Efforts Have Contributed to Strengthened Laws Overseas, but Challenges Remain: GAO-04-912, September 8, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 92 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

International Exchange Programs: Open World Achieves Broad Participation; Enhanced Planning and Accountability Could Strengthen Program: GAO-04-436, March 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

International Trade: Current Government Data Provide Limited Insight into Offshoring of Services: GAO-04-932, September 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 80 pages) Accessible Text

International Trade: Intensifying Free Trade Negotiating Agenda Calls for Better Allocation of Staff and Resources: GAO-04-233, January 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

International Trade: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Faces Challenges in Addressing Illegal Textile Transshipment: GAO-04-345, January 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 83 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Iraq's Transitional Law: GAO-04-746R, May 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Issues Relating to Foreign Investment and Control of U.S. Airlines: GAO-04-34R, October 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Microenterprise Development: USAID's Program Has Met Some Goals; Annual Reporting Has Limitations: GAO-04-171, November 17, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nonproliferation: Delays in Implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention Raise Concerns About Proliferation: GAO-04-361, March 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text

Nonproliferation: Further Improvements Needed in U.S. Efforts to Counter Threats from Man-Portable Air Defense Systems: GAO-04-519, May 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nonproliferation: Improvements Needed for Controls on Exports of Cruise Missile and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology: GAO-04-493T, March 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Nonproliferation: Improvements Needed to Better Control Technology Exports for Cruise Missiles and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: GAO-04-175, January 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Peace Corps: Observations on Volunteer Safety and Security: GAO-04-903T, June 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Peace Corps: Status of Initiatives to Improve Volunteer Safety and Security: GAO-04-600T, March 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Peacekeeping: Multinational Force And Observers Maintaining Accountability, but State Department Oversight Could Be Improved: GAO-04-883, July 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Rebuilding Iraq: Fiscal Year 2003 Contract Award Procedures and Management Challenges: GAO-04-605, June 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Rebuilding Iraq: Resource, Security, Governance, Essential Services, and Oversight Issues: GAO-04-902R, June 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 105 pages) Accessible Text

Recovering Iraq's Assets: Preliminary Observations on U.S. Efforts and Challenges: GAO-04-579T, March 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Russian Nuclear Submarines: U.S. Participation in the Arctic Military Environmental Cooperation Program Needs Better Justification: GAO-04-924, September 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

State Department: Issues Affecting Funding of Iraqi National Congress Support Foundation: GAO-04-559, April 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

State Department: Targets for Hiring, Filling Vacancies Overseas Being Met, but Gaps Remain in Hard-to-Learn Languages: GAO-04-139, November 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Treasury Continues Its Formal Process to Promote U.S. Policies at the International Monetary Fund: GAO-04-928R, July 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo: Findings and Possible Options Regarding Longstanding Community Land Grant Claims in New Mexico: GAO-04-59, June 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 232 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. International Broadcasting: Challenges Facing the Broadcasting Board of Governors: GAO-04-711T, April 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. International Broadcasting: Challenges Facing the Broadcasting Board of Governors: GAO-04-627T, April 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. International Broadcasting: Enhanced Measure of Local Media Conditions Would Facililate Decisions to Terminate Language Services: GAO-04-374, February 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Public Diplomacy: State Department and Broadcasting Board of Governors Expand Post-9/11 Efforts but Challenges Remain: GAO-04-1061T, August 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Public Diplomacy: State Department and the Broadcasting Board of Governors Expand Efforts in the Middle East but Face Significant Challenges: GAO-04-435T, February 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

United Nations: Observations on the Management and Oversight of the Oil for Food Program: GAO-04-730T, April 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

United Nations: Observations on the Oil for Food Program: GAO-04-651T, April 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

United Nations: Observations on the Oil for Food Program and Areas for Further Investigation: GAO-04-953T, July 8, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

United Nations: Observations on the Oil for Food Program and Iraq's Food Security: GAO-04-880T, June 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

United Nations: Reforms Progressing, but Comprehensive Assessments Needed to Measure Impact: GAO-04-339, February 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Visa Operations at U.S. Posts in Canada: GAO-04-708R, May 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

World Trade Organization: Cancun Ministerial Fails to Move Global Trade Negotiations Forward; Next Steps Uncertain: GAO-04-250, January 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text

World Trade Organization: Ensuring China's Compliance Requires a Sustained and Multifaceted Approach: GAO-04-172T, October 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

World Trade Organization: U.S. Companies' Views on China's Implementation of Its Commitments: GAO-04-508, March 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text

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Justice and Law Enforcement

Cigarette Smuggling: Federal Law Enforcement Efforts and Seizures Increasing: GAO-04-641, May 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

Combating Money Laundering: Opportunities Exist to Improve the National Strategy: GAO-03-813, September 26, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 83 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Criminal Debt: Actions Still Needed to Address Deficiencies in Justice's Collection Processes: GAO-04-338, March 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

Drug Control: Aviation Program Safety Concerns in Colombia Are Being Addressed, but State's Planning and Budgeting Process Can Be Improved: GAO-04-918, July 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Drug Control: U.S. Nonmilitary Assistance to Colombia Is Beginning to Show Intended Results, but Programs Are Not Readily Sustainable: GAO-04-726, July 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Drug Rehabilitation Clinics: Illegal Drug Activities Near Some District of Columbia Clinics Undermine Clinic Services and Patient Rehabilitation: GAO-04-946T, July 6, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

FBI Transformation: FBI Continues to Make Progress in Its Efforts to Transform and Address Priorities: GAO-04-578T, March 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text

FBI Transformation: Human Capital Strategies May Assist the FBI in Its Commitment to Address Its Top Priorities: GAO-04-817T, June 3, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Drug Offenses: Departures from Sentencing Guidelines and Mandatory Minimum Sentences, Fiscal Years 1999-2001: GAO-04-105, October 24, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 89 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Judiciary: Assessing and Formally Documenting Financial Disclosure Procedures Could Help Ensure Balance between Judges' Safety and Timely Public Access: GAO-04-696NI, June 30, 2004; Summary (HTML)

Federal Law Enforcement: Information on Use of Investigation and Arrest Statistics: GAO-04-411, March 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text

Grants Management: Despite Efforts to Improve Weed and Seed Program Management, Challenges Remain: GAO-04-245, March 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Immigration Application Fees: Current Fees Are Not Sufficient to Fund U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' Operations: GAO-04-309R, January 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Immigration Benefits: Eleventh Report Required by the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998: GAO-04-1030R, August 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Immigration Benefits: Tenth Report Required by the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998: GAO-04-189R, October 17, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Immigration Enforcement: Better Data and Controls Are Needed to Assure Consistency with the Supreme Court Decision on Long-Term Alien Detention: GAO-04-434, May 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Generally Not Available on Toy Gun Issues Related to Crime, Injuries or Deaths, and Long-Term Impact: GAO-03-1135R, September 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Information on Selected Personnel Practices at the Justice Department: GAO-04-665R, April 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

Investigating Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing: Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Face Continuing Coordination Challenges: GAO-04-710T, May 11, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Justice Outcome Evaluations: Design and Implementation of Studies Require More NIJ Attention: GAO-03-1091, September 24, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Law Enforcement: Better Performance Measures Needed to Assess Results of Justice's Office of Science and Technology: GAO-04-198, November 14, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Law Enforcement: Information on Timeliness of Criminal Fingerprint Submissions to the FBI: GAO-04-260, January 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

National Criminal History Improvement Program: Federal Grants Have Contributed to Progress: GAO-04-364, February 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text

No FEAR Act: Methods the Justice Department Says It Could Use to Account for Its Per-Case Costs Under the Act: GAO-04-863, July 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Regulatory Takings: Agency Compliance with Executive Order on Government Actions Affecting Private Property Use: GAO-04-120T, October 16, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Social Security Numbers: Private Sector Entities Routinely Obtain and Use SSNs, and Laws Limit the Disclosure of This Information: GAO-04-11, January 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

Survey of Supervisors at U.S. Attorneys' Offices: GAO-04-616SP, May 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Terrorist Financing: U.S. Agencies Should Systematically Assess Terrorists' Use of Alternative Financing Mechanisms: GAO-04-163, November 14, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Attorneys: Performance-Based Initiatives are Evolving: GAO-04-422, May 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 83 pages) Accessible Text

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National Defense

Air Force Depot Maintenance: Improved Pricing and Cost Reduction Practices Needed: GAO-04-498, June 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Chemical Weapons: Better Management Tools Needed to Guide DOD's Stockpile Destruction Program: GAO-04-221T, October 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Chemical Weapons: Destruction Schedule Delays and Cost Growth Continue to Challenge Program Management: GAO-04-634T, April 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Chemical and Biological Defense: DOD Needs to Continue to Collect and Provide Information on Tests and on Potentially Exposed Personnel: GAO-04-410, May 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Combating Terrorism: DOD Efforts to Improve Installation Preparedness Can Be Enhanced with Clarified Responsibilities and Comprehensive Planning: GAO-04-855, August 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Combating Terrorism: Improvements Needed in European Command's Antiterrorism Approach for In-Transit Forces at Seaports: GAO-03-731NI, September 26, 2003; Summary (HTML)

Combating Terrorism: Improvements Needed in Pacific Command's Antiterrorism Approach for In-Transit Forces at Seaports: GAO-04-851NI, August 27, 2004; Summary (HTML)

Combating Terrorism: Improvements Needed in Southern Command's Antiterrorism Approach for In-Transit Forces at Seaports: GAO-04-80NI, October 31, 2003; Summary (HTML)

Contract Management: DOD Needs Measures for Small Business Subcontracting Program and Better Data on Foreign Subcontracts: GAO-04-381, April 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Business Systems Modernization: Billions Continue to Be Invested with Inadequate Management Oversight and Accountability: GAO-04-615, May 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 86 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Civilian Personnel: Comprehensive Strategic Workforce Plans Needed: GAO-04-753, June 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Excess Property: Risk Assessment Needed on Public Sales of Equipment That Could Be Used to Make Biological Agents: GAO-04-15NI, November 19, 2003; Summary (HTML)

DOD Excess Property: Risk Assessment Needed on Public Sales of Equipment That Could Be Used to Make Biological Agents: GAO-04-81TNI, October 7, 2003; Summary (HTML)

DOD Operational Ranges: More Reliable Cleanup Cost Estimates and a Proactive Approach to Identifying Contamination Are Needed: GAO-04-601, May 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Personnel Clearances: Additional Steps Can Be Taken to Reduce Backlogs and Delays in Determining Security Clearance Eligibility for Industry Personnel: GAO-04-632, May 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Personnel Clearances: DOD Needs to Overcome Impediments to Eliminating Backlog and Determining Its Size: GAO-04-344, February 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Personnel Clearances: Preliminary Observations Related to Backlogs and Delays in Determining Security Clearance Eligibility for Industry Personnel: GAO-04-202T, May 6, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

DOD Travel Cards: Control Weaknesses Led to Millions in Fraud, Waste, and Improper Payments: GAO-04-825T, June 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

DOD Travel Cards: Control Weaknesses Led to Millions of Dollars Wasted on Unused Airline Tickets: GAO-04-398, March 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Travel Cards: Control Weaknesses Resulted in Millions of Dollars of Improper Payments: GAO-04-576, June 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Major Weapon Programs: GAO-04-248, March 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 139 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: Better Information Could Improve Visibility over Adjustments to DOD's Research and Development Funds: GAO-04-944, September 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: Challenges Facing the DD(X) Destroyer Program: GAO-04-973, September 3, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: DOD Needs to Better Support Program Managers' Implementation of Anti-Tamper Protection: GAO-04-302, March 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: DOD's Revised Policy Emphasizes Best Practices, but More Controls Are Needed: GAO-04-53, November 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Despite Restructuring, SBIRS High Program Remains at Risk of Cost and Schedule Overruns: GAO-04-48, October 31, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Knowledge of Software Suppliers Needed to Manage Risks: GAO-04-678, May 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Risks Posed by DOD's New Space Systems Acquisition Policy: GAO-04-379R, January 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: Space-Based Radar Effort Needs Additional Knowledge before Starting Development: GAO-04-759, July 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Stronger Management Practices Are Needed to Improve DOD's Software-Intensive Weapon Acquisitions: GAO-04-393, March 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: The Army's Future Combat Systems' Features, Risks, and Alternatives: GAO-04-635T, April 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: The Global Information Grid and Challenges Facing Its Implementation: GAO-04-858, July 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Health Care: DOD Needs to Improve Force Health Protection and Surveillance Processes: GAO-04-158T, October 16, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Health Care: Status of Fiscal Year 2004 Requirements for Reservists' Benefits and Monitoring Beneficiaries' Access to Care: GAO-04-563R, March 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Health Care: TRICARE Claims Processing Has Improved but Inefficiencies Remain: GAO-04-69, October 15, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Infrastructure: Factors Affecting U.S. Infrastructure Costs Overseas and the Development of Comprehensive Master Plans: GAO-04-609NI, July 15, 2004; Summary (HTML)

Defense Infrastructure: Issues Related to the Renovation of General and Flag Officer Quarters: GAO-04-555, May 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Infrastructure: Long-term Challenges in Managing the Military Construction Program: GAO-04-288, February 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Inventory: Analysis of Consumption of Inventory Exceeding Current Operating Requirements Since September 30, 2001: GAO-04-689, August 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Inventory: Navy Needs to Improve the Management Over Government-Furnished Material Shipped to Its Repair Contractors: GAO-04-779, July 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Logistics: GAO's Observations on Maintenance Aspects of the Navy's Fleet Response Plan: GAO-04-724R, June 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Logistics: Preliminary Observations on the Effectiveness of Logistics Activities During Operation Iraqi Freedom: GAO-04-305R, December 18, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Management: Continuing Questionable Reliance on Commercial Contracts to Demilitarize Excess Ammunition When Unused, Environmentally Friendly Capacity Exists at Government Facilities: GAO-04-427R, April 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Management: DOD Needs to Strengthen Internal Controls over Funds Used to Support USO Activities: GAO-04-56, December 5, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Management: Issues in Contracting for Lodging and Temporary Office Space at MacDill Air Force Base: GAO-04-296, January 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Management: Opportunities Exist to Improve Implementation of DOD's Long-Term Corrosion Strategy: GAO-04-640, June 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Management: Opportunities to Enhance the Implementation of Performance-Based Logistics: GAO-04-715, August 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Management: Tools for Measuring and Managing Defense Agency Performance Could Be Strengthened: GAO-04-919, September 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Space Activities: Additional Actions Needed to Implement Human Capital Strategy and Develop Space Personnel: GAO-04-697, August 11, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Space Activities: Continuation of Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Program's Progress to Date Subject to Some Uncertainity: GAO-04-778R, June 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Trade: Issues Concerning the Use of Offsets in International Defense Sales: GAO-04-954T, July 8, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Defense: Financial and Business Management Transformation Hindered by Long-standing Problems: GAO-04-941T, July 8, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Defense: Further Actions Needed to Establish and Implement a Framework for Successful Business Transformation: GAO-04-626T, March 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Defense: Further Actions Needed to Establish and Implement a Framework for Successful Financial and Business Management Transformation: GAO-04-551T, March 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Defense: Long-standing Problems Continue to Impede Financial and Business Management Transformation: GAO-04-907T, July 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Depot Maintenance: Army Needs Plan to Implement Depot Maintenance Report's Recommendations: GAO-04-220, January 8, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Depot Maintenance: DOD Needs Plan to Ensure Compliance with Public- and Private-Sector Funding Allocation: GAO-04-871, September 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

FY 2005 Annual Report on the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program: GAO-04-930R, July 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Force Structure: Department of the Navy's Tactical Aviation Integration Plan Is Reasonable, but Some Factors Could Affect Implementation: GAO-04-900, August 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Force Structure: Improved Strategic Planning Can Enhance DOD's Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Efforts: GAO-04-342, March 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Foreign Military Sales: Air Force Does Not Use Controls to Prevent Spare Parts Containing Sensitive Military Technology from Being Released to Foreign Countries: GAO-03-939R, September 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Foreign Military Sales: Improved Army Controls Could Prevent Unauthorized Shipments of Classified Spare Parts and Items Containing Military Technology to Foreign Countries: GAO-04-327, April 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Foreign Military Sales: Improved Navy Controls Could Prevent Unauthorized Shipments of Classified and Controlled Spare Parts to Foreign Countries: GAO-04-507, June 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Future Years Defense Program: Actions Needed to Improve Transparency of DOD's Projected Resource Needs: GAO-04-514, May 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Gulf War Illnesses: DOD's Conclusions About U.S. Troops' Exposure Cannot Be Adequately Supported: GAO-04-821T, June 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Gulf War Illnesses: DOD's Conclusions about U.S. Troops' Exposure Cannot Be Adequately Supported: GAO-04-159, June 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 116 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Industrial Security: DOD Cannot Provide Adequate Assurances That Its Oversight Ensures the Protection of Classified Information: GAO-04-332, March 3, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Technology: DOD's Acquisition Policies and Guidance Need to Incorporate Additional Best Practices and Controls: GAO-04-722, July 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Joint Strike Fighter Acquisition: Observations on the Supplier Base: GAO-04-554, May 3, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Military Aircraft: DOD Needs to Determine Its Aerial Refueling Aircraft Requirements: GAO-04-349, June 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Aircraft: Institute for Defense Analyses Purchase Price Estimate for the Air Force's Aerial Refueling Aircraft Leasing Proposal: GAO-04-164R, October 14, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Military Aircraft: Observations on DOD's Aerial Refueling Aircraft Acquisition Options: GAO-04-169R, October 14, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Military Base Closures: Assessment of DOD's 2004 Report on the Need for a Base Realignment and Closure Round: GAO-04-760, May 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Base Closures: Observations on Preparations for the Upcoming Base Realignment and Closure Round: GAO-04-558T, March 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Military Education: DOD Needs to Develop Performance Goals and Metrics for Advanced Distributed Learning in Professional Military Education: GAO-04-873, July 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Housing: Better Reporting Needed on the Status of the Privatization Program and the Costs of Its Consultants: GAO-04-111, October 9, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Housing: Further Improvement Needed in Requirements Determinations and Program Review: GAO-04-556, May 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Housing: Opportunities Exist to Better Explain Family Housing O&M Budget Requests and Increase Visibility Over Reprogramming of Funds: GAO-04-583, May 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Munitions: DOD Needs to Develop a Comprehensive Approach for Cleaning Up Contaminated Sites: GAO-04-147, December 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Operations: DOD Needs to Provide Central Direction for Supporting Coalition Liaison Officers: GAO-04-452, April 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Operations: DOD's Extensive Use of Logistics Support Contracts Requires Strengthened Oversight: GAO-04-854, July 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Operations: DOD's Fiscal Year 2003 Funding and Reported Obligations in Support of the Global War on Terrorism: GAO-04-668, May 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Military Operations: Fiscal Year 2004 Costs for the Global War on Terrorism Will Exceed Supplemental, Requiring DOD to Shift Funds from Other Uses: GAO-04-915, July 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Operations: Recent Campaigns Benefited from Improved Communications and Technology, but Barriers to Continued Progress Remain: GAO-04-547, June 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Pay: Army National Guard Personnel Mobilized to Active Duty Experienced Significant Pay Problems: GAO-04-413T, January 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Military Pay: Army National Guard Personnel Mobilized to Active Duty Experienced Significant Pay Problems: GAO-04-89, November 13, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 133 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Pay: Army Reserve Soldiers Mobilized to Active Duty Experienced Significant Pay Problems: GAO-04-911, August 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 132 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Pay: Army Reserve Soldiers Mobilized to Active Duty Experienced Significant Pay Problems: GAO-04-990T, July 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text

Military Personnel: Active Duty Compensation and Its Tax Treatment: GAO-04-721R, May 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Personnel: Bankruptcy Filings among Active Duty Service Members: GAO-04-465R, February 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Military Personnel: DFAS Has Not Met All Information Technology Requirements for Its New Pay System: GAO-04-149R, October 20, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Personnel: DOD Could Make Greater Use of Existing Legislative Authority to Manage General and Flag Officer Careers: GAO-04-1003, September 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Personnel: DOD Has Not Implemented the High Deployment Allowance That Could Compensate Servicemembers Deployed Frequently for Short Periods: GAO-04-805, June 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Personnel: DOD Needs More Data Before It Can Determine if Costly Changes to the Reserve Retirement System Are Warranted: GAO-04-1005, September 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Personnel: DOD Needs More Effective Controls to Better Assess the Progress of the Selective Reenlistment Bonus Program: GAO-04-86, November 13, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Personnel: DOD Needs to Address Long-term Reserve Force Availability and Related Mobilization and Demobilization Issues: GAO-04-1031, September 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 99 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Personnel: General and Flag Officer Requirements Are Unclear Based on DOD's 2003 Report to Congress: GAO-04-488, April 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Personnel: Information on Selected National Guard Management Issues: GAO-04-258, December 2, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text

Military Personnel: Observations Related to Reserve Compensation, Selective Reenlistment Bonuses, and Mail Delivery to Deployed Troops: GAO-04-582T, March 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Military Personnel: Survivor Benefits for Servicemembers and Federal, State, and City Government Employees: GAO-04-814, July 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 128 pages) Accessible Text

Military Prepositioning: Observations on Army and Marine Corps Programs During Operation Iraqi Freedom and Beyond: GAO-04-562T, March 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Military Readiness: DOD Needs to Reassess Program Strategy, Funding Priorities, and Risks for Selected Equipment: GAO-04-112, December 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 110 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Training: DOD Report on Training Ranges Does Not Fully Address Congressional Reporting Requirements: GAO-04-608, June 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Training: Implementation Strategy Needed to Increase Interagency Management for Endangered Species Affecting Training Ranges: GAO-03-976, September 29, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Transformation: Fielding of Army's Stryker Vehicles Is Well Under Way, but Expectations for Their Transportability by C-130 Aircraft Need to Be Clarified: GAO-04-925, August 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Transformation: The Army and OSD Met Legislative Requirements for First Stryker Brigade Design Evaluation, but Issues Remain for Future Brigades: GAO-04-188, December 12, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Treatment Facilities: Improvements Needed to Increase DOD Third-Party Collections: GAO-04-322R, February 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Missile Defense: Actions Are Needed to Enhance Testing and Accountability: GAO-04-409, April 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 135 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Missile Defense: Actions Being Taken to Address Testing Recommendations, but Updated Assessment Needed: GAO-04-254, February 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Operation Iraqi Freedom: Long-standing Problems Hampering Mail Delivery Need to Be Resolved: GAO-04-484, April 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Posthearing Questions Related to the Department of Defense's Management of the Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction Program: GAO-04-362R, January 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 5 pages) Accessible Text

Reserve Forces: Observations on Recent National Guard Use in Overseas and Homeland Missions and Future Challenges: GAO-04-670T, April 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Tactical Aircraft: Changing Conditions Drive Need for New F/A-22 Business Case: GAO-04-391, March 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Tactical Aircraft: Status of the F/A-22 and Joint Strike Fighter Programs: GAO-04-597T, March 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Uncertainties Remain Concerning the Airborne Laser's Cost and Military Utility: GAO-04-643R, May 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Major Management Issues Facing DOD's Development and Fielding Efforts: GAO-04-530T, March 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Vendor Payments: Inadequate Management Oversight Hampers the Navy's Ability to Effectively Manage Its Telecommunication Program: GAO-04-671, June 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Weapons Of Mass Destruction: Defense Threat Reduction Agency Addresses Broad Range of Threats, but Performance Reporting Can Be Improved: GAO-04-330, February 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Natural Resources

Alaska Native Villages: Most Are Affected by Flooding and Erosion, but Few Qualify for Federal Assistance: GAO-04-142, December 12, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 91 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Alaska Native Villages: Villages Affected by Flooding and Erosion Have Difficulty Qualifying for Federal Assistance: GAO-04-895T, June 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Biscuit Fire: Analysis of Fire Response, Resource Availability, and Personnel Certification Standards: GAO-04-426, April 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Columbia River Basin: A Multilayered Collection of Directives and Plans Guides Federal Fish and Wildlife Activities: GAO-04-602, June 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text

Corps Of Engineers: Improved Analysis of Costs and Benefits Needed for Sacramento Flood Protection Project: GAO-04-30, October 27, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Land Management: Additional Guidance on Community Involvement Could Enhance Effectiveness of Stewardship Contracting: GAO-04-652, June 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Forest Service: Information on Appeals and Litigation Involving Fuels Reduction Activities: GAO-04-52, October 24, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 102 pages) Accessible Text

Great Lakes: A Comprehensive Strategy and Monitoring System Are Needed to Achieve Restoration Goals: GAO-04-782T, May 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Mineral Revenues: Cost and Revenue Information Needed to Compare Different Approaches for Collecting Federal Oil and Gas Royalties: GAO-04-448, April 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Park Foundation: Better Communication of Roles and Responsibilities Is Needed to Strengthen Partnership with the National Park Service: GAO-04-541, May 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Park Service: A More Systematic Process for Establishing National Heritage Areas and Actions to Improve Their Accountability Are Needed: GAO-04-593T, March 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Park Service: Comments on Provisions of S. 2543, a Bill to Establish a Federal Program and Criteria for National Heritage Areas: GAO-04-914T, June 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Wildlife Refuges: Improvement Needed in the Management and Oversight of Oil and Gas Activities on Federal Lands: GAO-04-192T, October 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Natural Gas Flaring and Venting: Opportunities to Improve Data and Reduce Emissions: GAO-04-809, July 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Natural Gas: Domestic Nitrogen Fertilizer Production Depends on Natural Gas Availability and Prices: GAO-03-1148, September 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Pacific Groundfish: Continued Efforts Needed to Improve Reliability of Stock Assessments: GAO-04-606, June 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Protected Species: International Convention and U.S. Laws Protect Wildlife Differently: GAO-04-964, September 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text

Recreation Fees: Comments on the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, H.R. 3283: GAO-04-745T, May 6, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Waters and Wetlands: Corps of Engineers Needs to Evaluate Its District Office Practices in Determining Jurisdiction: GAO-04-297, February 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Watershed Management: Better Coordination of Data Collection Efforts Needed to Support Key Decisions: GAO-04-382, June 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 155 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Wildfire Suppression: Funding Transfers Cause Project Cancellations and Delays, Strained Relationships, and Management Disruptions: GAO-04-612, June 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Wildland Fires: Forest Service and BLM Need Better Information and a Systematic Approach for Assessing the Risks of Environmental Effects: GAO-04-705, June 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 95 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Science, Space, and Technology

Defense Acquisitions: Improvements Needed in Space Systems Acquisition Policy to Optimize Growing Investment in Space: GAO-04-253T, November 18, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

NASA: Compliance with Cost Limits: GAO-04-648R, April 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

NASA: Lack of Disciplined Cost-Estimating Processes Hinders Effective Program Management: GAO-04-642, May 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 79 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

NASA: Shuttle Fleet's Safe Return to Flight Is Key to Space Station Progress: GAO-04-201T, October 29, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Satellite Communications: Strategic Approach Needed for DOD's Procurement of Commercial Satellite Bandwidth: GAO-04-206, December 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Space Acquisitions: Committing Prematurely to the Transformational Satellite Program Elevates Risks for Poor Cost, Schedule, and Performance Outcomes: GAO-04-71R, December 4, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Space Shuttle: Further Improvements Needed in NASA's Modernization Efforts: GAO-04-203, January 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Space Station: Impact of the Grounding of the Shuttle Fleet: GAO-03-1107, September 12, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Spectrum Management: Better Knowledge Needed to Take Advantage of Technologies That May Improve Spectrum Efficiency: GAO-04-666, May 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Telecommunications: German DTV Transition Differs from U.S. Transition in Many Respects, but Certain Key Challenges Are Similar: GAO-04-926T, July 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Telecommunications: Uneven Implementation of Wireless Enhanced 911 Raises Prospect of Piecemeal Availability for Years to Come: GAO-04-55, November 7, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Telecommunications: Wire-Based Competition Benefited Consumers In Selected Markets: GAO-04-241, February 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

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Social Services

Aging Issues: Related GAO Products in Calendar Years 2001 and 2002: GAO-04-275R, November 21, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text

Child And Family Services Reviews: States and HHS Face Challenges in Assessing and Improving State Performance: GAO-04-781T, May 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Child Support Enforcement: Better Data and More Information on Undistributed Collections Are Needed: GAO-04-377, March 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Child Welfare: Improved Federal Oversight Could Assist States in Overcoming Key Challenges: GAO-04-418T, January 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

Child Welfare: States Face Challenges in Developing Information Systems and Reporting Reliable Child Welfare Data: GAO-04-267T, November 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Child and Family Services Reviews: Better Use of Data and Improved Guidance Could Enhance HHS's Oversight of State Performance: GAO-04-333, April 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Corporation For National And Community Service: Better Internal Control and Revised Practices Would Improve the Management of AmeriCorps and the National Service Trust: GAO-04-225, January 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

D.C. Child And Family Services Agency: More Focus Needed on Human Capital Management Issues for Caseworkers and Foster Parent Recruitment and Retention: GAO-04-1017, September 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Food Stamp Farm Bill Options: Local Survey Results: GAO-04-1059SP, September 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages)

Food Stamp Program: Farm Bill Options Ease Administrative Burden, but Opportunities Exist to Streamline Participant Reporting Rules among Programs: GAO-04-916, September 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Food Stamp Program: Steps Have Been Taken to Increase Participation of Working Families, but Better Tracking of Efforts Is Needed: GAO-04-346, March 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Guardianships: Collaboration Needed to Protect Incapacitated Elderly People: GAO-04-655, July 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 97 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

SSA Disability Decision Making: Additional Steps Needed to Ensure Accuracy and Fairness of Decisions at the Hearing Level: GAO-04-14, November 12, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 79 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Social Security Administration: Actions Taken to Strengthen Procedures for Issuing Social Security Numbers to Noncitizens, but Some Weaknesses Remain: GAO-04-12, October 15, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Supports For Low-Income Families: States Serve a Broad Range of Families through a Complex and Changing System: GAO-04-256, January 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 80 pages) Accessible Text

Survey of State Food Stamp Program Administrators: GAO-04-1058SP, September 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

TANF And Child Care Programs: HHS Lacks Adequate Information to Assess Risk and Assist States in Managing Improper Payments: GAO-04-723, June 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 72 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Vehicle Donations: Benefits to Charities and Donors, but Limited Program Oversight: GAO-04-73, November 14, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Special Publications

Best Practices: Highlights of the Knowledge-Based Approach Used to Improve Weapon Acquisition: GAO-04-392SP, January 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 2 pages)

Best Practices: Using A Knowledge-Based Approach To Improve Weapon Acquisition: GAO-04-386SP, January 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Comptroller General's Forum on Health Care: Unsustainable Trends Necessitate Comprehensive and Fundamental Reforms to Control Spending and Improve Value: GAO-04-793SP, May 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text

Comptroller General's Forum: High-Performing Organizations: Metrics, Means, and Mechanisms for Achieving High Performance in the 21st Century Public Management Environment: GAO-04-343SP, February 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Debt: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions: An Update: GAO-04-485SP, August 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 90 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit Manual: Update (Exposure Draft): GAO-04-667G, April 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 125 pages)

GAO Performance Plan: Fiscal Year 2005: GAO-04-776SP, May 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text

GAO Performance and Accountability Highlights: Fiscal 2003: GAO-04-264SP, January 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text

GAO Performance and Accountability Report, 2003: GAO-04-263SP, November 14, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 162 pages) Accessible Text

GAO Strategic Plan 2004-2009: GAO-04-534SP, March 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 258 pages) Accessible Text

GAO's Congressional Protocols: GAO-04-310G, July 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Highlights of a GAO Forum: Workforce Challenges and Opportunities For 21st Century: Changing Labor Force Dynamics and the Role of Government Polices: GAO-04-845SP, June 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Subject Area Supplements to GAO's Strategic Plan for Serving the Congress 2004-2009: A82465, March 1, 2004; Full Report (PDF, 174 pages)

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Tax Policy and Administration

Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures: Airport and Airway Trust Fund Excise Taxes: GAO-04-214R, November 20, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures: Federal Unemployment Taxes: GAO-04-212R, November 14, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures: Highway Trust Fund Excise Taxes: GAO-04-213R, November 20, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Earned Income Credit: Qualifying Child Certification Test Appears Justified, but Evaluation Plan Is Incomplete: GAO-03-794, September 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Management: Some DOD Contractors Abuse the Federal Tax System with Little Consequence: GAO-04-414T, February 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Management: Some DOD Contractors Abuse the Federal Tax System with Little Consequence: GAO-04-95, February 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

IRS' Efforts to Evaluate the Section 1203 Process for Employee Misconduct and Measure Its Impacts on Tax Administration: GAO-04-1039R, September 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text

IRS's Use of Information on Taxpayers Claiming Many Allowances or Exemption From Federal Income Tax Withholding: GAO-04-79R, November 6, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Internal Revenue Service: Assessment of Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Request and 2004 Filing Season Performance: GAO-04-560T, March 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

Internal Revenue Service: Challenges Remain in Combating Abusive Tax Schemes: GAO-04-50, November 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Internal Revenue Service: Challenges Remain in Combating Abusive Tax Shelters: GAO-04-104T, October 21, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Internal Revenue Service: Individual Taxpayer Indentification Numbers Can Be Improperly Obtained and Used: GAO-04-529T, March 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Internal Revenue Service: Status of Recommendation from Financial Audits and Related Financial Management Reports: GAO-04-523, April 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text

International Taxation: Information on Federal Contractors With Offshore Subsidiaries: GAO-04-293, February 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

International Taxation: Tax Haven Companies Were More Likely to Have a Tax Cost Advantage in Federal Contracting: GAO-04-856, June 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Management Report: Improvements Needed in IRS's Internal Controls and Accounting Procedures: GAO-04-553R, April 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

New Markets Tax Credit Program: Progress Made in Implementation, but Further Actions Needed to Monitor Compliance: GAO-04-326, January 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Tax Administration: Comparison of the Reported Tax Liabilities of Foreign- and U.S.-Controlled Corporations, 1996-2000: GAO-04-358, February 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

Tax Administration: IRS Issued Advanced Child Tax Credit Payments on Time but Should Study Lessons Learned: GAO-04-372, February 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Tax Administration: IRS's 2003 Filing Season Performance Showed Improvements: GAO-04-84, October 31, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Tax Administration: Information Is Not Available to Determine Whether $5 Billion in Liberty Zone Tax Benefits Will Be Realized: GAO-03-1102, September 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Tax Administration: Information on Expenses Claimed by Small Business Sole Proprietorships: GAO-04-304, January 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 90 pages) Accessible Text

Tax Administration: More Can Be Done to Ensure Federal Agencies File Accurate Information Returns: GAO-04-74, December 5, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Tax Administration: Most Taxpayers Believe They Benefit from Paid Tax Preparers, but Oversight for IRS Is a Challenge: GAO-04-70, October 31, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text

Tax Administration: Planning for IRS's Enforcement Process Changes Included Many Key Steps but Can Be Improved: GAO-04-287, January 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Tax Debt Collection: IRS Is Addressing Critical Success Factors for Contracting Out but Will Need to Study the Best Use of Resources: GAO-04-492, May 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Tax Policy: Historical Tax Treatment of INTELSAT and Current Tax Rules for Satellite Corporations: GAO-04-994, September 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Taxpayer Information: Data Sharing and Analysis May Enhance Tax Compliance and Improve Immigration Eligibility Decisions: GAO-04-972T, July 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Transportation

Air Traffic Control: FAA's Modernization Efforts--Past, Present, and Future: GAO-04-227T, October 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Air Traffic Control: System Management Capabilities Improved, but More Can Be Done to Institutionalize Improvements: GAO-04-901, August 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 194 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Assistance: Compensation Criteria and Payment Equity under the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act: GAO-04-725R, June 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Assistance: Information on Payments Made Under the Disaster Relief and Insurance Reimbursement Programs: GAO-03-1156R, September 17, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Safety: Advancements Being Pursued to Improve Airliner Cabin Occupant Safety and Health: GAO-04-33, October 3, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 126 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Safety: Better Management Controls are Needed to Improve FAA's Safety Enforcement and Compliance Efforts: GAO-04-646, July 6, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Safety: More Research Needed on the Effects of Air Quality on Airliner Cabin Occupants: GAO-04-54, January 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: Challenges in Using Biometric Technologies: GAO-04-785T, May 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Efforts to Measure Effectiveness and Address Challenges: GAO-04-232T, November 5, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Efforts to Measure Effectiveness and Strengthen Security Programs: GAO-04-285T, November 20, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Factors Could Limit the Effectiveness of the Transportation Security Administration's Efforts to Secure Aerial Advertising Operations: GAO-04-499R, March 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Federal Air Marshal Service Is Addressing Challenges of Its Expanded Mission and Workforce, but Additional Actions Needed: GAO-04-242, November 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Coast Guard Programs: Relationship between Resources Used and Results Achieved Needs to Be Clearer: GAO-04-432, March 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Coast Guard: Deepwater Program Acquisition Schedule Update Needed: GAO-04-695, June 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Coast Guard: Key Management and Budget Challenges for Fiscal Year 2005 and Beyond: GAO-04-636T, April 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Coast Guard: Replacement of HH-65 Helicopter Engine: GAO-04-595, March 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Coast Guard: Station Spending Requirements Met, but Better Processes Needed to Track Designated Funds: GAO-04-704, May 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Commercial Aviation: Despite Industry Turmoil, Low-Cost Airlines Are Growing and Profitable: GAO-04-837T, June 3, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Commercial Aviation: Legacy Airlines Must Further Reduce Costs to Restore Profitability: GAO-04-836, August 11, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text

Commuter Rail: Information and Guidance Could Help Facilitate Commuter and Freight Rail Access Negotiations: GAO-04-240, January 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Comparison of States' Highway Construction Costs: GAO-04-113R, November 3, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Contract Management: Coast Guard's Deepwater Program Needs Increased Attention to Management and Contractor Oversight: GAO-04-380, March 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

FAA Budget Policies and Practices: GAO-04-841R, July 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Aircraft: Inaccurate Cost Data and Weaknesses in Fleet Management Planning Hamper Cost Effective Operations: GAO-04-645, June 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 117 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Aviation Administration: Challenges for Transforming Into a High-Performing Organization: GAO-04-770T, May 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Aviation Administration: Plan Still Needed to Meet Challenges to Effectively Managing Air Traffic Controller Workforce: GAO-04-887T, June 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Federal-Aid Highways: Trends, Effect on State Spending, and Options for Future Program Design: GAO-04-802, August 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 101 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Freight Transportation: Strategies Needed to Address Planning and Financing Limitations: GAO-04-165, December 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 80 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Highway Projects--Extent of Unobligated Balances for Demonstration Projects as of April 30, 2004: GAO-04-935R, August 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Highway Safety: Federal and State Efforts to Address Rural Road Safety Challenges: GAO-04-663, May 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text

Highways and Transit: Private Sector Sponsorship of and Investment in Major Projects Has Been Limited: GAO-04-419, March 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text

Intercity Passenger Rail: Amtrak's Management of Northeast Corridor Improvements Demonstrates Need for Applying Best Practices: GAO-04-94, February 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 81 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Job Access and Reverse Commute: Program Status and Potential Effects of Proposed Legislative Changes: GAO-04-934R, August 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Maritime Law Exemption: Exemption Provides Limited Competitive Advantage, but Barriers to Further Entry under U.S. Flag Remain: GAO-04-421, February 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

Maritime Security Fleet: Many Factors Determine Impact of Potential Limits on Food Aid Shipments: GAO-04-1065, September 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text

Mass Transit: FTA Needs to Better Define and Assess Impact of Certain Policies on New Starts Program: GAO-04-748, June 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Pipeline Safety: Management of the Office of Pipeline Safety's Enforcement Program Needs Further Strengthening: GAO-04-801, July 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Pipeline Safety: Preliminary Information on the Office of Pipeline Safety's Actions to Strengthen Its Enforcement Program: GAO-04-985T, July 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Pipeline Safety: Preliminary Information on the Office of Pipeline Safety's Efforts to Strengthen Its Enforcement Activities: GAO-04-875T, June 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Pipeline Safety: Preliminary Information on the Office of Pipeline Safety's Enforcement Activities: GAO-04-826T, June 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Posthearing Questions Related to Aviation and Port Security: GAO-04-315R, December 12, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Rail Security: Some Actions Taken to Enhance Passenger and Freight Rail Security, but Significant Challenges Remain: GAO-04-598T, March 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Summary Analysis of Federal Commercial Aviation Taxes and Fees: GAO-04-406R, March 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text

Surface Transportation: Many Factors Affect Investment Decisions: GAO-04-744, June 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text

Transatlantic Aviation: Effects of Easing Restrictions on U.S.-European Markets: GAO-04-835, July 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation Planning: State and Metropolitan Planning Agencies Report Using Varied Methods to Consider Ecosystem Conservation: GAO-04-536, May 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation Security Administration: High-Level Attention Needed to Strengthen Acquisition Function: GAO-04-544, May 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Transportation-Disadvantaged Populations: Federal Agencies Are Taking Steps to Assist States and Local Agencies in Coordinating Transportation Services: GAO-04-420R, February 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation-Disadvantaged Seniors: Efforts to Enhance Senior Mobility Could Benefit from Additional Guidance and Information: GAO-04-971, August 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 95 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Veterans Affairs

Computer-Based Patient Records: VA and DOD Efforts to Exchange Health Data Could Benefit from Improved Planning and Project Management: GAO-04-687, June 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Contract Management: Further Efforts Needed to Sustain VA's Progress in Purchasing Medical Products and Services: GAO-04-718, June 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD and VA Health Care: Incentives Program for Sharing Resources: GAO-04-495R, February 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Veterans Affairs: Federal Gulf War Illnesses Research Strategy Needs Reassessment: GAO-04-767, June 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

VA Health Care: Access for Chattanooga-Area Veterans Needs Improvement: GAO-04-162, January 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

VA Health Care: Further Efforts Needed to Improve Hepatitis C Testing for At-Risk Veterans: GAO-04-106, December 12, 2003; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

VA Health Care: Guidance Needed for Determining the Cost to Collect from Veterans and Private Health Insurers: GAO-04-938, July 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

VA Health Care: Improved Screening of Practitioners Would Reduce Risk to Veterans: GAO-04-566, March 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

VA Health Care: Resource Allocations to Medical Centers in the Mid South Healthcare Network: GAO-04-444, April 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

VA Health Care: VA Needs to Improve Accuracy of Reported Wait Times for Blind Rehabilitation Services: GAO-04-949, July 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

VA Health Care: Veterans at Risk from Inconsistent Screening of Practitioners: GAO-04-625T, March 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

VA Long-Term Care: Changes In Service Delivery Raise Important Questions: GAO-04-425T, January 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

VA Long-Term Care: More Accurate Measure of Home-Based Primary Care Workload Is Needed: GAO-04-913, September 8, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

VA Medical Centers: Further Operational Improvements Could Enhance Third-Party Collections: GAO-04-739, July 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

VA Medical Centers: Internal Control Weaknesses Impair Third-Party Collections: GAO-04-967T, July 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

VA Medical Centers: Internal Control over Selected Operating Functions Needs Improvement: GAO-04-755, July 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program: GAO Comments on Key Task Force Findings and Recommendations: GAO-04-853, June 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

VA and DOD Health Care: Resource Sharing At Selected Sites: GAO-04-792, July 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

VA and Defense Health Care: More Information Needed to Determine If VA Can Meet an Increase in Demand for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Services: GAO-04-1069, September 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

VHA Purchase Cards: Internal Controls Over the Purchase Card Program Need Improvement: GAO-04-737, June 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Veterans Affairs: Post-hearing Questions Regarding the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs Providing Seamless Health Care Coverage to Transitioning Veterans: GAO-04-294R, November 25, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 5 pages) Accessible Text

Veterans Affairs: Posthearing Questions Concerning the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs Providing Seamless Health Care Coverage to Transitioning Veterans: GAO-04-292R, November 24, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 5 pages) Accessible Text

Veterans Health Administration: Inadequate Controls over the Purchase Card Program Resulted in Improper and Questionable Purchases: GAO-04-857T, June 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

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Legal Products: Decisions and Opinions

3K Office Furniture Distribution GmbH: B-292911, December 18, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

3K Office Furniture Distribution GmbH, B-292911, December 18, 2003: B-292911, December 18, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

AC Technologies, Inc.: B-293013; B-293013.2, January 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

AC Technologies, Inc., B-293013; B-293013.2, January 14, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293013; B-293013.2, January 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

ACS Government Services, Inc.: B-293014, January 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

ACS Government Services, Inc., B-293014, January 20, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293014, January 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

ACS State Healthcare, LLC; PharmaCare Government Services, Inc.; PGBA, LLC; Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc.: B-292981; B-292981.10; B-292981.2; B-292981.3; B-292981.4; B-292981.5; B-292981.6; B-292981.7; B-292981.8; B-292981.9, January 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 49 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

ACS State Healthcare, LLC; PharmaCare Government Services, Inc.; PGBA, LLC; Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc., B-292981; B-292981.2; B-292981.3; B-292981.4; B-292981.5; B-292981.6; B-292981.7; B-292981.8; B-292981.9 B-292981.10, January 9, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-292981; B-292981.2; B-292981.4; B-292981.6; B-292981.8; B-292981.9; B-292981.7; B-292981.5; B-292981.3; B-292981.10, January 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

AHNTECH, Inc.: B-293582, April 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

AHNTECH, Inc., B-293582, April 13, 2004: B-293582, April 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

AIROD Sdn. Bhd.: B-294127, August 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Abt Associates, Inc.: B-294130, August 11, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

AdapTech General Scientific, LLC: B-293867, June 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages)

Addison Construction, Inc.: B-293805, April 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages)

Admiral Towing and Barge Company: B-291849; B-291849.2, March 6, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Aerotek Scientific LLC, B-293089, January 23, 2004: B-293089, January 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Aerotek Scientific, LLC: B-293089, January 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Air Shunt Instruments: B-293766, June 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages)

Alion Science & Technology Corporation: B-294159; B-294159.2, September 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

All Building Services, Inc.: B-293519, March 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

All Building Services, Inc., B-293519, March 23, 2004: B-293519, March 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

All Phase Environmental, Inc.: B-292919.2; B-292919.3; B-292919.4; B-292919.5; B-292919.6; B-292919.7, February 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

All Phase Environmental, Inc., B-292919.2; B-292919.3; B-292919.4; B-292919.5; B-292919.6; B-292919.7, February 4, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-292919.2; B-292919.5; B-292919.4; B-292919.3; B-292919.6; B-292919.7, February 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Allied Materials & Equipment Company, Inc.: B-293231, February 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Allied Materials & Equipment Company, Inc., B-293231, February 5, 2004: B-293231, February 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Alpha Marine Services, LLC: B-292511.4; B-292511.5, March 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Altos Federal Group, Inc.: B-294120, July 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

American Artisan Productions, Inc.: B-293801.2, June 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

American Artisan Productions, Inc.: B-292559; B-292559.2, October 7, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

American Artisan Productions, Inc., B-292559; B-292559.2, October 7, 2003: B-292559; B-292559.2, October 7, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

American Fuel Cell & Coated Fabrics Company: B-293001; B-293020, January 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

American Fuel Cell & Coated Fabrics Company, B-293001; B-293020, January 12, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293001; B-293020, January 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

American Multi Media, Inc.--Reconsideration: B-293782.2, August 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

American Ordnance, LLC: B-292847; B-292847.2; B-292847.3, December 5, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

American Ordnance, LLC, B-292847; B-292847.2; B-292847.3, December 5, 2003 * REDACTED DECISION: B-292847; B-292847.2; B-292847.3, December 5, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

American Recreation Products: B-292689; B-292689.2; B-292689.3, November 6, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

American Recreation Products, B-292689; B-292689.2; B-292689.3, November 6, 2003: B-292689; B-292689.2; B-292689.3, November 6, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

American States Utilities Services, Inc.: B-291307.3, June 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

American Systems Corporation: B-292755; B-292755.2, December 3, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

American Systems Corporation, B-292755; B-292755.2, December 3, 2003 * REDACTED DECISION: B-292755; B-292755.2, December 3, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Americom Government Services, Inc.: B-292242, August 1, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Amigo-JT Joint Venture: B-292830, December 9, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Amigo-JT Joint Venture, B-292830, December 9, 2003: B-292830, December 9, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Anteon Corporation: B-293523; B-293523.2, March 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Anteon Corporation, B-293523; B-293523.2, March 29, 2004: B-293523; B-293523.2, March 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Apex Foot Health Industries: B-293088, January 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Apex Foot Health Industries, B-293088, January 23, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293088, January 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Application of Anti-Lobbying Laws to the Office of National Drug Control Policy's Open Letter to State Level Prosecutors: B-301022, March 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Application of Anti-Lobbying Laws to the Office of National Drug Control Policy\'s Open Letter to State Level Prosecutors, B-301022, March 10, 2004: B-301022, March 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Armstrong Elevator Company: B-292864.2, April 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Armstrong Elevator Company, B-292864.2, April 13, 2004: B-292864.2, April 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Ashe Facility Services, Inc.: B-292218.3; B-292218.4, March 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 18 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Ashe Facility Services, Inc., B-292218.3; B-292218.4, March 31, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-292218.3; B-292218.4, March 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Assignment of Losses Incurred by the Library of Congress FEDLINK Revolving Fund: B-301714, January 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Assignment of Losses Incurred by the Library of Congress FEDLINK Revolving Fund, B-301714, January 30, 2004: B-301714, January 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Associated Aircraft Manufacturing & Sales, Inc.: B-293529, March 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Atlantic Research Marketing Systems, Inc.: B-292743, December 1, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Atlantic Research Marketing Systems, Inc., B-292743, December 1, 2003: B-292743, December 1, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Autofrigo Europe S.r.l.: B-292753, November 20, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Autofrigo Europe S.r.l., B-292753, November 20, 2003 * REDACTED DECISION: B-292753, November 20, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Automated Cleaning Technologies, Inc.: B-293599, April 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Automated Cleaning Technologies, Inc., B-293599, April 16, 2004: B-293599, April 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Availability of Funds under 31 U.S.C. 3721: B-300829, April 4, 2004; Summary (HTML)

BAE Systems Technical Services, Inc.: B-293070, January 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 13 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

BAE Systems Technical Services, Inc., B-293070, January 28, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293070, January 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Base Technologies, Inc.: B-293061.2; B-293061.3, January 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 14 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Base Technologies, Inc., B-293061.2; B-293061.3, January 28, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293061.2; B-293061.3, January 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Beautify Professional Services Corporation: B-291954.3, October 6, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Beautify Professional Services Corporation, B-291954.3, October 6, 2003: B-291954.3, October 6, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Bevilacqua Research Corporation: B-293051, January 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Bevilacqua Research Corporation, B-293051, January 12, 2004: B-293051, January 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Blue Rock Structures, Inc.: B-293134, February 6, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages)

Blue Rock Structures, Inc., B-293134, February 6, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293134, February 6, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Burney & Burney Construction Company, Inc.: B-292458.2, March 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Burney & Burney Construction Company, Inc., B-292458.2, March 19, 2004: B-292458.2, March 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

C. Martin Company, Inc.: B-292662, November 6, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

C. Martin Company, Inc., B-292662, November 6, 2003: B-292662, November 6, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

CAE USA, Inc.: B-293002; B-293002.2, January 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 17 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

CAE USA, Inc., B-293002; B-293002.2, January 12, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293002; B-293002.2, January 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

CAMS Inc.: B-292546, October 14, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

CAMS Inc., B-292546, October 14, 2003: B-292546, October 14, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

CAMS, Inc.--Costs: B-292546.2, March 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 2 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

CAMS, Inc.--Costs, B-292546.2, March 22, 2004: B-292546.2, March 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

CAT Flight Services, Inc.: B-294186, August 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

CDR Enterprises, Inc.: B-293557, March 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

CDR Enterprises, Inc., B-293557, March 26, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293557, March 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

CM Manufacturing, Inc.: B-293370, March 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)

CM Manufacturing, Inc., B-293370, March 2, 2004: B-293370, March 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Camber Corporation: B-293930; B-293930.2, July 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Career Quest, Inc.: B-292865; B-292865.2, December 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Career Quest, Inc., B-292865; B-292865.2, December 10, 2003 * REDACTED DECISION: B-292865; B-292865.2, December 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Career Quest, a division of Syllan Careers, Inc.: B-293435.2; B-293435.3, August 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Cerner Corporation: B-293093; B-293093.2, February 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 13 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Cerner Corporation, B-293093; B-293093.2, February 2, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293093; B-293093.2, February 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Chicago Dryer Company: B-293940, June 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Citrus College; KEI Pearson, Inc.: B-293543; B-293543.2; B-293544; B-293544.2; B-293544.3; B-293544.4, April 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages)

Claim for Additional Severance Pay: B-302996, May 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages)

Claim for Additional Severance Pay: B-302996, May 21, 2004; Summary (HTML)

Clapp & Mayne, a Division of Renaissance Information Systems, Inc.: B-292904, December 29, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Clapp & Mayne, a Division of Renaissance Information Systems, Inc., B-292904, December 29, 2003 * REDACTED DECISION: B-292904, December 29, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Command Enterprises, Inc.: B-293754, June 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Command Management Services, Inc.: B-292893.2, June 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Comprehensive Health Services, Inc.: B-292858.3; B-292858.6; B-292858.7, April 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Computer & Hi-Tech Management, Inc.: B-293235.4, March 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Computer & Hi-Tech Management, Inc., B-293235.4, March 2, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293235.4, March 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Computer Associates International, Inc.: B-292077.3; B-292077.4; B-292077.5, January 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 14 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Computer Associates International, Inc.--Reconsideration: B-292077.6, May 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Computer Information Specialist, Inc.: B-293049; B-293049.2, January 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Computer Information Specialist, Inc., B-293049; B-293049.2, January 23, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293049; B-293049.2, January 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Computers Universal, Inc.: B-293548, April 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Computers Universal, Inc.: B-292794, November 18, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Computers Universal, Inc., B-292794, November 18, 2003: B-292794, November 18, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Computers Universal, Inc., B-293548, April 9, 2004: B-293548, April 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Consortium HSG Technischer Service GmbH and GeBe Gebaude- und Betriebstechnik GmbH Sudwest Co., Management KG: B-292699.4, February 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Consortium HSG Technischer Service GmbH and GeBe Gebaude- und Betriebstechnik GmbH Sudwest Co.,B-292699.4, February 24, 2004: B-292699.4, February 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Consortium HSG Technischer Service GmbH and GeBe Gebdude- und Betriebstechnik GmbH Sudwest Co., Management KG: B-292699.6, June 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Continental RPVs: B-292768.6, April 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Continental RPVs: B-292768.2; B-292768.3, December 11, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 13 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Continental RPVs, B-292768.2; B-292768.3, December 11, 2003 * REDACTED DECISION: B-292768.2; B-292768.3, December 11, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Continental RPVs, B-292768.6, April 5, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-292768.6, April 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Contract Management, Inc.: B-292760, November 20, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Contract Management, Inc., B-292760, November 20, 2003 * REDACTED DECISION: B-292760, November 20, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Contractors Northwest, Inc.: B-293050, December 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Contractors Northwest, Inc., B-293050, December 19, 2003: B-293050, December 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

CourtSmart Digital Systems, Inc.: B-292995.2; B-292995.3, February 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 14 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

CourtSmart Digital Systems, Inc., B-292995.2; B-292995.3, February 13, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-292995.2; B-292995.3, February 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Cross Match Technologies, Inc.: B-293024.3; B-293024.4, June 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 14 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Cybernet Systems Corporation: B-292600, September 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Cygnus Corporation, Inc.: B-292649.3; B-292649.4, December 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

DLH Construction and Trucking Company, Inc.: B-292578, October 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Daisung Company: B-294142, August 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Dan Duefrene; Kelley Dull; Brenda Neuerburg; Gabrielle Martin: B-293590.2; B-293590.3; B-293883; B-293887; B-293908, April 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Dan Duefrene; Kelley Dull; Brenda Neuerburg; Gabrielle Martin, B-293590.2; B-293590.3; B-293883; B-293887; B-293908, April 19, 2004: B-293590.2; B-293883; B-293908; B-293887; B-293590.3, April 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Daston Corporation: B-292583; B-292583.2, October 20, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Daston Corporation, B-292583; B-292583.2, October 20, 2003: B-292583; B-292583.2, October 20, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

DataTrak Consulting, Inc.: B-292502; B-292502.2; B-292503; B-292503.2, September 26, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

DeLeon Technical Services, Inc.: B-293783, June 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service: Meat Produced by Advanced Meat/Bone Separation Machinery and Meat Recovery (AMR) Systems, GAO-04-442R, B-293623, March 4, 2004: B-293623, March 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service: Prohibition of the Use of Specified Risk Materials for Human Food and Requirements for the Disposition of Non-Ambulatory Disabled Cattle, GAO-04-441R, B-293622, March 4, 2004: B-293622, March 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Energy--Disposition of Interest Earned on State Tax Refund Obtained by Contractor: B-302366, July 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services--Video News Releases: B-302710, May 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 16 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Changes to Medicare Payment for Drugs and Physician Fee Schedule Payments for Calendar Year 2004, GAO-04-373R, B-293553, January 15, 2004: B-293553, January 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Calendar Year 2004 Payment Rates, GAO-04-268R, B-293238, November 19, 2003: B-293238, November 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System; Payment Reform for Calendar Year 2004, GAO-04-369R, B-293550, January 15, 2004: B-293550, January 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Inpatient Hospital Deductible and Hospital and Extended Care Services Coinsurance Amounts for 2004, GAO-04-235R, B-293113, December 4, 2003: B-293113, December 4, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Monthly Actuarial Rates and Monthly Supplementary Medical Insurance Premium Beginning January 1, 2004, GAO-04-236R, B-293119, December 4, 2003: B-293119, December 4, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Notice of One-Time Appeal Process for Hospital Wage Index Classification, GAO-04-368R, B-293549, January 15, 2004: B-293549, January 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Part A Premium for 2004 for the Uninsured Aged and for Certain Disabled Individuals Who Have Exhausted Other Entitlement, GAO-04-237R,B-293121, December 4, 2003: B-293121, December 4, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2004, GAO-04-266R, B-293224, November 19, 2003: B-293224, November 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid: Medicare Program; Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Card, GAO-04-347R, B-293512, December 22, 2003: B-293512, December 22, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration: Bar Code Label Requirement for Human Drug Products and Biological Products, GAO-04-532R, B-293752, March 12, 2004: B-293752, March 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration: Final Rule Declaring Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedrine Alkaloids Adulterated Because They Present an Unreasonable Risk, GAO-04-476R, B-293677, February 26, 2004: B-293677, February 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration: Prior Notice of Imported Food Under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, GAO-04-194R, B-293043, October 23, 2003: B-293043, October 23, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration: Registration of Food Facilities Under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, GAO-04-193R, B-293038, October 23, 2003: B-293038, October 23, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary: HIPAA Administrative Simplification: Standard Unique Health Identifier for Health Care Providers, GAO-04-428R, B-293600, February 4, 2004: B-293600, February 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services--Chief Actuary's Communications with Congress: B-302911, September 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 13 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: Required Advance Electronic Presentation of Cargo Information, GAO-04-319R, B-293424, December 18, 2003: B-293424, December 18, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration: Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum in Domestic United States Airspace, GAO-04-311R, B-293394, December 9, 2003: B-293394, December 9, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Automotive Fuel Economy Manufacturing Incentives for Alternative Fueled Vehicles, GAO-04-502R, B-293703, March 4, 2004: B-293703, March 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration: Pipeline Safety: Pipeline Integrity Management in High Consequence Areas (Gas Transmission Pipelines), GAO-04-351R, B-293516, December 22, 2003: B-293516, December 22, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of the Air Force--Purchase of Decals for Installation on Public Utility Water Tower: B-301367, October 23, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of the Air Force--Purchase of Decals for Installation on Public Utility Water Tower, B-301367, October 23, 2003: B-301367, October 23, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of the Army--Modification of Remedy: B-292768.5, March 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of the Army--Modification of Remedy, B-292768.5, March 25, 2004: B-292768.5, March 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service: Migratory Bird Hunting; Final Frameworks for Late-Season Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations, GAO-04-130R, B-292921, October 9, 2003: B-292921, October 9, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service: Migratory Bird Hunting; Late Seasons and Bag and Possession Limits for Certain Migratory Game Birds, GAO-04-136R, B-292933, October 8, 2003: B-292933, October 8, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service: Migratory Bird Hunting; Regulations on Certain Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded Lands for the 2003-04 Late Season, GAO-04-137R, B-292934, October 8, 2003: B-292934, October 8, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service: Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf--Relief or Reduction in Royalty Rates--Deep Gas Provisions, GAO-04-543R, B-293773, March 16, 2004: B-293773, March 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Designer Associates, Inc.: B-293226, February 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Dew Drop Sprinklers & Landscaping: B-293963, July 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Dismas Charities, Inc.: B-289513.3, March 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Dismas Charities, Inc.: B-289575.2; B-289575.3, February 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Dismas Charities, Inc., B-289513.3, March 26, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-289513.3, March 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Dismas Charities, Inc., B-289575.2; B-289575.3, February 20, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-289575.2; B-289575.3, February 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Dix Corporation: B-293964, July 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

DuRette Construction Company, Inc.: B-294379, September 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Dwight Tellier Church Organs, Inc.: B-292825, December 9, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Dwight Tellier Church Organs, Inc., B-292825, December 9, 2003: B-292825, December 9, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

DynCorp International LLC: B-294232; B-294232.2, September 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

ELEIT Technology, Inc.: B-294193.2, September 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Ecompex, Inc.: B-292865.4; B-292865.5; B-292865.6, June 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Efficiency Management & Engineering Company; Norcor Technologies Corporation: B-292676; B-292676.2, October 31, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Efficiency Management & Engineering Company; Norcor Technologies Corporation, B-292676; B-292676.2, October 31, 2003: B-292676; B-292676.2, October 31, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Enola-Caddell JV: B-292387.2; B-292387.4, September 12, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Entz Aerodyne, Inc.: B-293531, March 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Entz Aerodyne, Inc., B-293531, March 9, 2004: B-293531, March 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Environmental Protection Agency: Interstate Ozone Transport: Response to Court Decisions on the NOx SIP Call, NOx SIP Call Technical Amendments, and Section 126 Rules, GAO-04-675R, B-293932, April 22, 2004: B-293932, April 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Environmental Protection Agency: Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Non-Attainment New Source Review (NSR): Equipment Replacement Provision of the Routine Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Exclusion, GAO-04-251R,B-293154, November 7, 2003: B-293154, November 7, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Family Entertainment Services, Inc., d/b/a/ IMC: B-291997.4, June 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages)

Federal Communications Commission: Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers to the Development of Secondary Markets, GAO-04-320R, B-293425, December 12, 2003: B-293425, December 12, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Federal Management Systems, Inc.: B-293336, February 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Federal Management Systems, Inc., B-293336, February 20, 2004: B-293336, February 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Fire-Trol Holdings, LLC: B-293103; B-293254, February 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 17 pages)

Fire-Trol Holdings, LLC, B-293103; B-293254, February 2, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293103; B-293254, February 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Firearms Training Systems, Inc.: B-292819.2; B-292819.3; B-292819.4, April 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 17 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

First Enterprise: B-292967, January 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

First Enterprise, B-292967, January 7, 2004: B-292967, January 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

First Federal Corporation--Costs: B-293373.2, April 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

First Federal Corporation--Costs, B-293373.2, April 21, 2004: B-293373.2, April 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Fiserv NCSI, Inc.: B-293005, January 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 12 pages)

Fiserv NCSI, Inc., B-293005, January 15, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293005, January 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Fish & Wildlife Service--Reimbursement for Individual Financial Planning for Retirement: B-301721, January 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Forest Service--Sierra Nevada Forest Plan Amendment brochure and video materials: B-302992, September 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 13 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Foundation Engineering Sciences, Inc.: B-292834; B-292834.2, December 12, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Foundation Engineering Sciences, Inc., B-292834; B-292834.2, December 12, 2003 * REDACTED DECISION: B-292834; B-292834.2, December 12, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Frasca International, Inc.: B-293299, February 6, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Frasca International, Inc., B-293299, February 6, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293299, February 6, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Frontier Technology, Inc.: B-294061, August 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Future Solutions, Inc.: B-293194, February 11, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Future Solutions, Inc., B-293194, February 11, 2004: B-293194, February 11, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

GAO Bid Protest Annual Report to the Congress for Fiscal Year 2003: GAO-04-355R, January 30, 2004; Summary (HTML)

GTSI Corp.: B-292298; B-292298.2; B-292298.3, August 14, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

General Services Administration and Real Estate Brokers' Commissions: B-302811, July 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Glatz Aeronautical Corporation: B-293968.2, August 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Global Engineering & Construction, LLC: B-290288.3; B-290288.4, April 3, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Global Solutions Network, Inc.: B-294054; B-294054.2, August 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Global Solutions Network, Inc.: B-292568, October 3, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Global Solutions Network, Inc., B-292568, October 3, 2003: B-292568, October 3, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Government Contracts Consultants: B-294335, September 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Government Printing Office--Recruitment & Relocation Payments and Retention Allowances: B-301837, April 28, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Gracon Corporation: B-293009; B-293009.2; B-293009.3, January 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Gracon Corporation, B-293009; B-293009.2; B-293009.3, January 14, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293009; B-293009.2; B-293009.3, January 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Graves Construction, Inc.: B-294032, June 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Great South Bay Marina, Inc.: B-293649, May 3, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Guam Shipyard: B-294287, September 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Hanford Environmental Health Foundation: B-292858.2; B-292858.5, April 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 12 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Hines Chicago Investments, LLC: B-292984, December 17, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Hines Chicago Investments, LLC, B-292984, December 17, 2003 * REDACTED DOCUMENT: B-292984, December 17, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Horizon Shipbuilding, Inc.: B-292992, December 8, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Horizon Shipbuilding, Inc., B-292992, December 8, 2003: B-292992, December 8, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Hyperbaric Technologies, Inc.: B-293047.4, March 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Hyperbaric Technologies, Inc.: B-293047.2; B-293047.3, February 11, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Hyperbaric Technologies, Inc., B-293047.4, March 29, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293047.4, March 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Immediate Systems Resources, Inc.: B-292856, December 9, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Immediate Systems Resources, Inc., B-292856, December 9, 2003: B-292856, December 9, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Impregilo Edilizia S.p.A.: B-292468.4, November 25, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Impregilo Edilizia S.p.A., B-292468.4, November 25, 2003: B-292468.4, November 25, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Industrial Property Management: B-291336.2, October 17, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Industrial Property Management, B-291336.2, October 17, 2003 * REDACTED DECISION: B-291336.2, October 17, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

InfoGroup Inc.: B-294610, September 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Information Ventures, Inc.: B-293743, May 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Information Ventures, Inc.: B-293541, April 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Information Ventures, Inc.: B-293518; B-293518.2, March 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Information Ventures, Inc., B-293518; B-293518.2, March 29, 2004: B-293518; B-293518.2, March 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Information Ventures, Inc., B-293541, April 9, 2004: B-293541, April 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Innovative Management, Inc.: B-292818; B-292818.2, November 7, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Innovative Management, Inc., B-292818; B-292818.2, November 7, 2003: B-292818; B-292818.2, November 7, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Input Solutions, Inc.: B-294123, August 31, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Interagency Agreement with the Department of Energy for Online Research and Education Information Service: B-301561, June 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

International Roofing & Building Construction, Inc.: B-292833, November 17, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

International Roofing & Building Construction, Inc., B-292833, November 17, 2003: B-292833, November 17, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Ira Wiesenfeld & Associates: B-293632.3, June 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Islandwide Landscaping, Inc.: B-293018, December 24, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

J.C.N. Construction Company, Inc.: B-293063, January 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

J.C.N. Construction Company, Inc.: B-293063, January 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

J.C.N. Construction Company, Inc., B-293063, January 9, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293063, January 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

JACO & MCC Joint Venture, LLP: B-293354.2, May 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

JAVIS Automation & Engineering, Inc.: B-293235.6, April 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Jantec, Inc.: B-292668; B-292668.2, November 6, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Jantec, Inc., B-292668; B-292668.2, November 6, 2003 * REDACTED DECISION: B-292668; B-292668.2, November 6, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

KMR, LLC: B-292860, December 22, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

KPMG LLP: B-292624, October 27, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

KPMG LLP, B-292624, October 27, 2003: B-292624, October 27, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Kaman Dayron, Inc.: B-292997, January 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Kaneohe General Services, Inc.: B-293097.2, February 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Kaneohe General Services, Inc., B-293097.2, February 2, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293097.2, February 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Kathryn Huddleston & Associates, Ltd.: B-294035, July 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Kearfott Guidance & Navigation Corporation: B-292895.2, May 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Keeton Corrections, Inc.: B-293348, March 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 12 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Kilgore Flares Company: B-292944; B-292944.2; B-292944.3, December 24, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Kilgore Flares Company, B-292944; B-292944.2; B-292944.3, December 24, 2003 * REDACTED DECISION: B-292944; B-292944.2; B-292944.3, December 24, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Knit-Rite, Inc.: B-293088.3, August 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

L-3 Communications Corporation, Ocean Systems Division--Costs: B-281784.5, February 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

L-3 Communications Corporation, Ocean Systems Division--Costs, B-281784.5, February 17, 2004: B-281784.5, February 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Language Service Associates, Inc.: B-293041, December 22, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Language Service Associates, Inc., B-293041, December 22, 2003 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293041, December 22, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Leach Management Consulting Corporation: B-292493.2, October 3, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Leach Management Consulting Corporation, B-292493.2, October 3, 2003: B-292493.2, October 3, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Lockheed Martin Corporation: B-293679; B-293679.2; B-293679.3, May 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages)

Lockheed Martin Information Systems: B-292836; B-292836.2; B-292836.3; B-292836.4, December 18, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 12 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Lockheed Martin Information Systems, B-292836; B-292836.2; B-292836.3; B-292836.4, December 18, 2003 * REDACTED DECISION: B-292836; B-292836.3; B-292836.4; B-292836.2, December 18, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Locus Technology, Inc.: B-293012, January 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

MW-All Star Joint Venture: B-291170.4, August 4, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

ManTech Environmental Research Services Corporation: B-292602; B-292602.2, October 21, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Manufacturing Engineering Systems, Inc.: B-293299.3; B-293299.4, August 3, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Marine Hydraulics International, Inc.: B-291594.3, October 3, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Marine Metal, Inc.: B-292445.3, December 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Marine Metal, Inc., B-292445.3, December 19, 2003: B-292445.3, December 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

McGhee Construction, Inc.: B-293239, February 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

McGhee Construction, Inc., B-293239, February 5, 2004: B-293239, February 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Mechanical Equipment Company, Inc.; Highland Engineering, Inc.; Etnyre International, Ltd.; Kara Aerospace, Inc.: B-292789.2; B-292789.3; B-292789.4; B-292789.5; B-292789.6; B-292789.7, December 15, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 30 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003--Use of Appropriated Funds for Flyer and Print and Television Advertisements: B-302504, March 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 20 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003-Use of appropriated funds for flyer and print and television advertisements, B-302504, March 10, 2004: B-302504, March 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Millennium Data Systems, Inc.: B-292357.2, March 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Millennium Data Systems, Inc., B-292357.2, March 12, 2004 *REDACTED DECISION: B-292357.2, March 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Mindleaf Technologies, Inc.: B-294242; B-294242.2, August 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

NABCO, Inc.: B-293027; B-293027.2, January 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

NABCO, Inc., B-293027; B-293027.2, January 15, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293027; B-293027.2, January 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

NVT Technologies, Inc.: B-292302.3, October 20, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

NVT Technologies, Inc., B-292302.3, October 20, 2003: B-292302.3, October 20, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

National General Supply, Inc.: B-292696, November 3, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

National General Supply, Inc., B-292696, November 3, 2003: B-292696, November 3, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

National Shower Express, Inc.; Rickaby Fire Support: B-293970; B-293970.2, July 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

National Weather Service--Georgia 911 Charge: B-301126, October 22, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

National Weather Service-Georgia 911 Charge, B-301126, October 22, 2003: B-301126, October 22, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Native Blade, Inc.: B-293886, May 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 2 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Network Engineering, Inc.: B-292996, January 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Network Engineering, Inc., B-292996, January 7, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-292996, January 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Nevada Real Estate Services, Inc.: B-293105, February 3, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Nevada Real Estate Services, Inc., B-293105, February 3, 2004: B-293105, February 3, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Noble Solutions: B-294393, September 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation: B-293036.5; B-293036.6; B-293036.7, June 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 22 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

O.S. Systems, Inc.: B-292827, November 17, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

O.S. Systems, Inc., B-292827, November 17, 2003: B-292827, November 17, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Ocean Services, LLC: B-292511.2, November 6, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Ocean Services, LLC, B-292511.2, November 6, 2003: B-292511.2, November 6, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Office of Personnel Management: Health Insurance Premium Conversion, GAO-04-168R, B-293000, October 20, 2003: B-293000, October 20, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

On-Site Environmental, Inc.; WRS Infrastructure & Environment, Inc.: B-294057; B-294057.2, July 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

One Source Mechanical Services, Inc.; Kane Construction: B-293692; B-293802, June 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages)

Oregon Electric Construction, Inc. dba Integrated Systems Group: B-294279, September 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Orion Construction Company, Inc.: B-294014, June 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Orion International Technologies, Inc.: B-293256, February 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

PCA Aerospace, Inc.: B-293042.3, February 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

PCA Aerospace, Inc., B-293042.3, February 17, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293042.3, February 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

PGBA, LLC: B-292679.2; B-292679.3, November 17, 2003; Summary (HTML)

PURVIS Systems, Inc.: B-293807.3; B-293807.4, August 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 14 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Paraclete Armor & Equipment, Inc.: B-293509, February 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Paraclete Armor & Equipment, Inc., B-293509, February 24, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293509, February 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Paradise Landscape Maintenance, Inc.: B-293097, January 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

PharmChem, Inc.: B-292408.2; B-292408.3, January 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 15 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

PharmChem, Inc., B-292408.2; B-292408.3, January 30, 2004 *REDACTED DECISION: B-292408.2; B-292408.3, January 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Philips Medical Systems North America Company: B-293945.2, June 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Planned Systems International, Inc.: B-292319.7, February 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Planned Systems International, Inc.: B-292319.3; B-292319.4; B-292319.5, October 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Planned Systems International, Inc., B-292319.3, B-292319.4, B-292319.5, October 30, 2003: B-292319.3; B-292319.5; B-292319.4, October 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Planned Systems International, Inc., B-292319.7, February 24, 2004: B-292319.7, February 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Population Health Services, Inc.: B-292858, December 1, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Population Health Services, Inc., B-292858, December 1, 2003: B-292858, December 1, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Preferred Systems Solutions, Inc.: B-292322; B-292322.2; B-292322.3, August 25, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 15 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Principles of Federal Appropriations Law: Third Edition, Volume I: GAO-04-261SP, January 1, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 640 pages) Accessible Text

Professional Performance Development Group, Inc.: B-294054.3, September 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Proposed Rescission by Department of Commerce of Unobligated Emergency Steel Guarantee Loan Program Appropriation: B-302335, January 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Proposed Rescission by Department of Commerce of Unobligated Emergency Steel Guarantee Loan Program Appropriation, B-302335, January 15, 2004: B-302335, January 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Quality Technology, Inc.: B-292883.2, January 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Quality Technology, Inc., B-292883.2, January 21, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-292883.2, January 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

QuickHire, LLC: B-293098, January 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

QuickHire, LLC, B-293098, January 30, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293098, January 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

R&D Maintenance Services, Inc.: B-292342, August 22, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

REMSA, Inc.--Costs: B-293771.2, September 3, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

RR Donnelley, Inc.: B-294395, September 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 2 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Reclamation Fund and Western Area Power Administration: B-303180, July 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Recognition of R.S. 2477 Rights-of-Way under the Department of the Interior \'s FLPMA Disclaimer Rules and Its Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Utah, B-300912, February 6, 2004: B-300912, February 6, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Recognition of R.S. 2477 Rights-of-Way under the Department of the Interior's FLPMA Disclaimer Rules and Its Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Utah: B-300912, February 6, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 26 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Reconsideration of District of Columbia 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System Surcharge and Effect of New Amendments: B-302230, December 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 16 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Reedsport Machine & Fabrication: B-293110.2; B-293556, April 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Reedsport Machine & Fabrication, B-293110.2; B-293556, April 13, 2004: B-293110.2; B-293556, April 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Refreshments for "Kid's Fishing Day": B-302745, July 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 3 pages)

Research Analysis & Maintenance, Inc.; Westar Aerospace & Defense Group, Inc.: B-292587.4; B-292587.5; B-292587.6; B-292587.7; B-292587.8, November 17, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Rice Services, Inc.; Watson Services, Inc.: B-293861; B-293861.2; B-293861.3; B-293861.4, June 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Ridoc Enterprise, Inc.: B-292962.4, July 6, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Ridoc Enterprises, Inc./Myers Investigative & Security Services, Inc.: B-293045.2, July 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Roca Management Education & Training, Inc.: B-293067, January 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Roca Management Education & Training, Inc., B-293067, January 15, 2004: B-293067, January 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Rochester Optical Manufacturing Company: B-292137.2, March 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Ronald W. Brown: B-292646, September 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 2 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Roy Anderson Corporation: B-292555; B-292555.2, October 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Roy Anderson Corporation, B-292555, B-292555.2, October 10, 2003: B-292555; B-292555.2, October 10, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

SBA's Imposition of Oversight Review Fees on PLP Lenders: B-300248, January 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

SKJ & Associates, Inc.: B-294219, August 13, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

SMF Systems Technology Corporation: B-292419.3, November 26, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

SMF Systems Technology Corporation, B-292419.3, November 26, 2003: B-292419.3, November 26, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

SOS Interpreting, LTD.: B-293026; B-293026.2; B-293026.3, January 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 13 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

SOS Interpreting, Ltd.: B-293026.4; B-293026.5, August 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

SWR, Inc.: B-292896.3, June 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Saltwater Inc.: B-293335.3, April 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Science Applications International Corporation: B-293601.5, September 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Science Applications International Corporation: B-293601; B-293601.2; B-293601.3, May 3, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Scope of Professional Credentials Statute: B-302548, August 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Scot, Incorporated: B-292580, October 3, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Scot, Incorporated, B-292580, October 3, 2003: B-292580, October 3, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Securicor Sicherheitsdienste: B-292723, November 18, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Securicor Sicherheitsdienste, B-292723, November 18, 2003: B-292723, November 18, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Security Consultants Group, Inc.: B-293344.2, March 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Security Consultants Group, Inc., B-293344.2, March 19, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293344.2, March 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Shields & Dean Concessions, Inc.: B-292901.2; B-292901.3, February 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Shields & Dean Concessions, Inc., B-292901.2; B-292901.3, February 23, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-292901.2; B-292901.3, February 23, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Shields & Dean Concessions, Inc.--Reconsideration: B-292901.4, March 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Shields & Dean Concessions, Inc.--Reconsideration, B-292901.4, March 19, 2004: B-292901.4, March 19, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Shindong-A Express Tour Company, Ltd.--Costs: B-292459.3, March 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Shindong-A Express Tour Company, Ltd.--Costs, B-292459.3, March 25, 2004: B-292459.3, March 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Si-Nor, Inc.: B-292748.2; B-292748.3; B-292748.4, January 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 18 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Si-Nor, Inc., B-292748.2; B-292748.3; B-292748.4, January 7, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-292748.2; B-292748.3; B-292748.4, January 7, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Sierra Military Health Services, Inc.; Aetna Government Health Plans: B-292780; B-292780.2; B-292780.3; B-292780.4; B-292780.5; B-292780.6, December 5, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 19 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Sierra Military Health Services, Inc.; Aetna Government Health Plans, B-292780; B-292780.2; B-292780.3; B-292780.4; B-292780.5; B-292780.6, December 5, 2003 * REDACTED DECISION: B-292780; B-292780.2; B-292780.3; B-292780.5; B-292780.6; B-292780.4, December 5, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Southwestern Bell Telephone Company: B-292476, October 1, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 12 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, B-292476, October 1, 2003: B-292476, October 1, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Special Counsel and Permanent Indefinite Appropriation: B-302582, September 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Specialty Marine, Inc.: B-293871; B-293871.2, June 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages)

Specific Systems, Ltd.: B-292087.3, February 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Strand Hunt Construction, Inc.: B-292415, September 9, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

SuccessTech Management & Services: B-294174, July 6, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Superlative Technologies, Inc.: B-293709.2, June 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

T Square Logistics Services Corporation: B-291851, April 15, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

T. J. Lambrecht Construction, Inc.: B-294425, September 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

TDS, Inc.: B-292674, November 12, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

TDS, Inc., B-292674, November 12, 2003: B-292674, November 12, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Takota Corporation: B-294104, July 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages)

Tenderfoot Sock Company, Inc.: B-293088.2, July 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Terra Surveys: B-294015, August 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Tessada & Associates, Inc.: B-293942, July 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Teximara, Inc.: B-293221.2, July 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 13 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

The ARK Enterprises, Inc.: B-292705, November 13, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

The ARK Enterprises, Inc., B-292705, November 13, 2003: B-292705, November 13, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

The Arora Group: B-293102, February 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

The Arora Group, B-293102, February 2, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293102, February 2, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

The Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994--Fair opportunity procedures under multiple award task order contracts: B-302499, July 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

The Haskell Company: B-292756, November 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

The Haskell Company, B-292756, November 19, 2003: B-292756, November 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

The November Group, Inc.: B-292483, September 30, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

The Paintworks, Inc.: B-292982; B-292982.2, December 23, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

The Paintworks, Inc., B-292982; B-292982.2, December 23, 2003 * REDACTED DECISION: B-292982; B-292982.2, December 23, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

The Refinishing Touch: B-293562; B-293562.2; B-293562.3, April 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

The Refinishing Touch, B-293562; B-293562.2; B-293562.3, April 15, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293562; B-293562.2; B-293562.3, April 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

The Staten Island Hotel: B-292893.3, August 6, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

The Williams Brothers Corporation of America: B-293352, February 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

The Williams Brothers Corporation of America, B-293352, February 26, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293352, February 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Thompson Metal Fab, Inc.: B-293647, May 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages)

Tiger Enterprises, Inc.: B-293951, July 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Tiger Enterprises, Inc.: B-292815.3; B-293439, January 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Tiger Enterprises, Inc., B-292815.3; B-293439, January 20, 2004: B-292815.3; B-293439, January 20, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Transfer of Fiscal Year 2003 Funds from the Library of Congress to the Office of the Architect of the Capitol: B-302760, May 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Transventures International, Inc.: B-292788, November 4, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Transventures International, Inc., B-292788, November 4, 2003: B-292788, November 4, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Triton Electronic Enterprises, Inc.: B-294221; B-294248; B-294249, July 9, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 2 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Turkcell Consortium: B-293048.2, November 12, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Turkcell Consortium, B-293048.2, November 12, 2003: B-293048.2, November 12, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Two-Day Per Diem Rule: B-180084; B-183174, August 1, 1977; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages)

U S Positioning Group, LLC: B-294027, June 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division--Food for a Cultural Awareness Program: B-301184, January 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

U.S. Facilities, Inc.: B-293029; B-293029.2, January 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 16 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

U.S. Facilities, Inc., B-293029; B-293029.2, January 16, 2004 * REDCATED DECISION: B-293029; B-293029.2, January 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

USFilter Operating Services, Inc.: B-293215, February 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

USFilter Operating Services, Inc., B-293215, February 10, 2004 * REDACTED DECISION: B-293215, February 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

USIA Underwater Equipment Sales Corporation: B-292827.2, January 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

USIA Underwater Equipment Sales Corporation, B-292827.2, January 30, 2004: B-292827.2, January 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Universal Marine & Industrial Services, Inc.: B-292964, December 23, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Universal Marine & Industrial Services, Inc., B-292964, December 23, 2003 * REDACTED DECISION: B-292964, December 23, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Use of Appropriated Funds to Purchase Kitchen Appliances: B-302993, June 25, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Vallie Bray: B-293840; B-293840.2, March 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Vallie Bray, B-293840; B-293840.2, March 30, 2004: B-293840; B-293840.2, March 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Verizon Federal, Inc.: B-293527, March 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Vertol Systems Company, Inc.: B-293644.6; B-293644.7; B-293644.8; B-293644.9; B-293644.10, July 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

ViroMed Laboratories, Inc.: B-289959.7, December 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 12 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

ViroMed Laboratories, Inc., B-289959.7, December 19, 2003 * REDACTED DECISION: B-289959.7, December 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Wahkontah Services, Inc.: B-292768, November 18, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Wahkontah Services, Inc., B-292768, November 18, 2003: B-292768, November 18, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Washington State Department of Services for the Blind: B-293698.2, April 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Weeks Marine, Inc.: B-292758, October 16, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Weeks Marine, Inc., B-292758, October 16, 2003: B-292758, October 16, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Wild Building Contractors, Inc.: B-293829, June 17, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages)

William A. Van Auken: B-293590, February 6, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

William A. Van Auken, B-293590, February 6, 2004: B-293590, February 6, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

Williamson County Ambulance Service, Inc.--Costs: B-293811.4, September 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Zarc International, Inc.: B-292708, October 3, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Zarc International, Inc., B-292708, October 3, 2003: B-292708, October 3, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

[Comments on Navy Employee's Claim for Annual Leave and Payment of Per Diem]: B-180084, May 17, 1974; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages)

e-LYNXX Corporation: B-292761, December 3, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

e-LYNXX Corporation, B-292761, December 3, 2003: B-292761, December 3, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (HTML)

e-LYNXX Corporation--Costs: B-292761.2, August 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

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Legal Products: Federal Agency Major Rules

Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines: GAO-04-1021R, July 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Agriculture, Commodity Credit Corporation: 2002 Farm Bill--Conservation Reserve Program--Long-Term Policy: GAO-04-829R, May 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service: Meat Produced by Advanced Meat/Bone Separation Machinery and Meat Recovery (AMR) Systems: GAO-04-442R, March 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)

Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service: Prohibition of the Use of Specified Risk Materials for Human Food and Requirements for the Disposition of Non-Ambulatory Disabled Cattle: GAO-04-441R, March 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)

Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service: Food Stamp Program: Vehicle and Maximum Excess Shelter Expense Deduction Provisions of Public Law 106-387: GAO-04-1025R, August 11, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security: General Order Implementing Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Act of 2003: GAO-04-828R, May 27, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Change to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Calendar Year 2004 Payment Rates: GAO-04-268R, November 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Changes to Medicare Payment for Drugs and Physician Fee Schedule Payments for Calendar Year 2004: GAO-04-373R, January 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Changes to the Criteria for Being Classified as an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility: GAO-04-761R, May 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems and Fiscal Year 2005 Rates: GAO-04-1053R, August 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System; Payment Reform for Calendar Year 2004: GAO-04-369R, January 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Inpatient Hospital Deductible and Hospital and Extended Care Services Coinsurance Amounts for 2004: GAO-04-235R, December 4, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Inpatient Hospital Deductible and Hospital and Extended Care Services Coinsurance Amounts for 2005: GAO-04-1086R, September 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Fiscal Year 2005: GAO-04-1034R, September 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Medicare Ambulance MMA Temporary Rate Increases Beginning July 1, 2004: GAO-04-955R, July 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Medicare Part B Monthly Actuarial Rates, Premium Rate, and Annual Deductible Beginning January 1, 2005: GAO-04-1088R, September 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Monthly Actuarial Rates and Monthly Supplementary Medical Insurance Premium Beginning January 1, 2004: GAO-04-236R, December 4, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Notice of One-Time Appeal Process for Hospital Wage Index Classification: GAO-04-368R, January 15, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Part A Premium for 2004 for the Uninsured Aged and for Certain Disabled Individuals Who Have Exhausted Other Entitlement: GAO-04-237R, December 4, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Part A Premium for 2005 for the Uninsured Aged and for Certain Disabled Individuals Who Have Exhausted Other Entitlement: GAO-04-1087R, September 21, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities--Update--Notice: GAO-04-1035R, September 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System for Long-Term Care Hospitals: Annual Payment Rate Updates and Policy Changes: GAO-04-762R, May 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Polices Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2004: GAO-04-266R, November 19, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid: Medicare Program; Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Card: GAO-04-347R, December 22, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration: Bar Code Label Requirement for Human Drug Products and Biological Products: GAO-04-532R, March 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration: Final Rule Declaring Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedrine Alkaloids Adulterated Because They Present an Unreasonable Risk: GAO-04-476R, February 26, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration: Prior Notice of Imported Food Under the Public Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002: GAO-04-194R, October 23, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration: Registration of Food Facilities Under the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002: GAO-04-193R, October 23, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary: HIPAA Administrative Simplification: Standard Unique Health Identifier for Health Care Providers: GAO-04-428R, February 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: Required Advance Electronic Presentation of Cargo Information: GAO-04-319R, December 18, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Homeland Security: Adjustment of the Immigration Benefit Application Fee Schedule: GAO-04-698R, April 30, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Justice: Civil Division; Claims Under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2000; Amendments Contained in the 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act of 2002: GAO-04-619R, May 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division: Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees: GAO-04-735R, May 5, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration: Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum in Domestic United States Airspace: GAO-04-311R, December 9, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration: Maritime Security Program: GAO-04-1007R, July 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Automotive Fuel Economy Manufacturing Incentives for Alternative Fueled Vehicles: GAO-04-502R, March 4, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)

Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration: Pipeline Safety: Pipeline Integrity Management in High Consequence Areas (Gas Transmission Pipelines): GAO-04-351R, December 22, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs: Indian Reservation Roads Program: GAO-04-1026R, September 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service: Migratory Bird Hunting; Early Seasons and Bag and Possession Limits for Certain Migratory Game Birds in the Contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands: GAO-04-1081R, September 10, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service: Migratory Bird Hunting; Final Frameworks for Early-Season Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations: GAO-04-1071R, September 8, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service: Migratory Bird Hunting; Final Frameworks for Late-Season Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations: GAO-04-130R, October 9, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service: Migratory Bird Hunting; Late Seasons and Bag and Possession Limits for Certain Migratory Game Birds: GAO-04-136R, October 8, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service: Migratory Bird Hunting; Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations on Certain Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded Lands for the 2004-05 Early Season: GAO-04-1082R, September 14, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service: Migratory Bird Hunting; Regulations on Certain Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded Lands for the 2003-04 Late Season: GAO-04-137R, October 8, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service: Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf--Relief or Reduction in Royalty Rates--Deep Gas Provisions: GAO-04-543R, March 16, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Environmental Protection Agency: Control of Emissions of Air Pollution from Nonroad Diesel Engines and Fuel: GAO-04-860R, July 12, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Environmental Protection Agency: Interstate Ozone Transport: Response to Court Decisions on the NOx SIP Call, NOx SIP Call Technical Amendments, and Section 126 Rules: GAO-04-675R, April 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Environmental Protection Agency: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters: GAO-04-680R, September 24, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Environmental Protection Agency: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines: GAO-04-572R, June 29, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Environmental Protection Agency: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Plywood and Composite Wood Products; Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Timber Products Point Source Category; List of Hazardous Air Pollutants, Lesser Quantity Designations, Source Category List: GAO-04-607R, August 11, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Environmental Protection Agency: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating of Automobiles and Light-Duty Trucks: GAO-04-573R, May 11, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)

Environmental Protection Agency: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System--Final Regulations to Establish Requirements for Cooling Water Intake Structures at Phase II Existing Facilities: GAO-04-589R, July 22, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Environmental Protection Agency: Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Non-Attainment New Source Review (NSR): Equipment Replacement Provision of the Routine Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Exclusion: GAO-04-251R, November 7, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Federal Communications Commission: Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers to the Development of Secondary Markets: GAO-04-320R, December 12, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Federal Reserve System: Availability of Funds and Collection of Checks: GAO-04-1048R, August 18, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Revision of Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for FY 2004: GAO-04-743R, May 11, 2004; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)

Office of Personnel Management: Health Insurance Premium Conversion: GAO-04-168R, October 20, 2003; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

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