Annual Month In Review: Index of Reports, Testimony, and Correspondence (FY2008)

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.

1330 items
Agriculture and Food - 12 items	Financial Management - 60 items	Natural Resources - 16 items
Budget and Spending - 19 items	Government Operations - 125 items	Science, Space, and Technology - 16 items
Business, Industry, and Consumers - 24 items	Health - 85 items	Social Services - 7 items
Civil Rights - 6 items	Homeland Security - 78 items	Tax Policy and Administration - 32 items
Economic Development - 13 items	Housing - 3 items	Transportation - 64 items
Education - 14 items	Income Security - 30 items	Veterans Affairs - 21 items
Employment - 18 items	Information Management - 39 items	Legal Products: Decisions and Opinions - 250 items
Energy - 36 items	International Affairs - 83 items	Legal Products: Federal Agency Major Rules - 67 items
Environmental Protection - 34 items	Justice and Law Enforcement - 14 items
Financial Institutions - 14 items	National Defense - 150 items

Agriculture and Food

Agricultural Quarantine Inspection Program: Management Problems May Increase Vulnerability of U.S. Agriculture to Foreign Pests and Diseases: GAO-08-96T, October 3, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Beginning Farmers: Additional Steps Needed to Demonstrate the Effectiveness of USDA Assistance: GAO-07-1130, September 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations: EPA Needs More Information and a Clearly Defined Strategy to Protect Air and Water Quality: GAO-08-1177T, September 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations: EPA Needs More Information and a Clearly Defined Strategy to Protect Air and Water Quality from Pollutants of Concern: GAO-08-944, September 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 85 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Electronic Waste: EPA Needs to Better Control Harmful U.S. Exports through Stronger Enforcement and More Comprehensive Regulation: GAO-08-1044, August 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Oversight of Food Safety: FDA Has Provided Few Details on the Resources and Strategies Needed to Implement its Food Protection Plan: GAO-08-909T, June 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Oversight of Food Safety: FDA's Food Protection Plan Proposes Positive First Steps, but Capacity to Carry Them Out Is Critical: GAO-08-435T, January 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Food Safety: Improvements Needed in FDA Oversight of Fresh Produce: GAO-08-1047, September 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Food Safety: Selected Countries' Systems Can Offer Insights into Ensuring Import Safety and Responding to Foodborne Illness: GAO-08-794, June 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 101 pages) Accessible Text

Food Stamp Program: Options for Delivering Financial Incentives to Participants for Purchasing Targeted Foods: GAO-08-415, July 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text

Humane Methods of Handling and Slaughter: Public Reporting on Violations Can Identify Enforcement Challenges and Enhance Transparency: GAO-08-686T, April 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

USDA: Information on Classical Plant and Animal Breeding Activities: GAO-07-1171R, September 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

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Budget and Spending

America's Fiscal Future: GAO-08-170CG, October 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text

Budget Issues: Accrual Budgeting Useful in Certain Areas but Does Not Provide Sufficient Information for Reporting on Our Nation's Longer-Term Fiscal Challenge: GAO-08-206, December 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Congressional Directives: Selected Agencies' Processes for Responding to Funding Instructions: GAO-08-209, January 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal Stewardship in the 21st Century: GAO-08-150CG, October 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal Year 2007 U.S. Government Financial Statements: Sustained Improvement in Financial Management Is Crucial to Improving Accountability and Addressing the Long-Term Fiscal Challenge: GAO-08-926T, June 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal Year 2007 U.S. Government Financial Statements: Sustained Improvement in Financial Management Is Crucial to Improving Accountability and Addressing the Long-Term Fiscal Challenges: GAO-08-847T, June 5, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office: GAO-08-707T, April 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office: GAO-08-616T, April 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal, Health and Retirement Challenges: GAO-08-237CG, October 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

Long-Term Fiscal Challenge: Comments on the Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act: GAO-08-238T, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: Action Is Needed to Avoid the Possibility of a Serious Economic Disruption in the Future: GAO-08-411T, January 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: Long-Term Federal Fiscal Challenge Driven Primarily by Health Care: GAO-08-912T, June 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Making Tough Budget Choices to Create a Better Future: GAO-08-604CG, March 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text

Partnering for Progress--Working Together to Stregthen Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs): GAO-08-381CG, December 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Principles of Federal Appropriations Law: Annual Update of the Third Edition: GAO-08-450SP, March 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 116 pages) Accessible Text

Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today: GAO-08-234CG, October 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

The Nation's Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: April 2008 Update: GAO-08-783R, May 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

The Nation's Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: January 2008 Update: GAO-08-591R, March 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Understanding Similarities and Differences between Accrual and Cash Deficits: Update for Fiscal Year 2007: GAO-08-410SP, January 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

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Business, Industry, and Consumers

Bankruptcy Reform: Dollar Costs Associated with the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005: GAO-08-697, June 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text

Bankruptcy: Implementation of Reform Act's Debt Reaffirmation Agreement Provisions: GAO-08-94, December 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 70 pages) Accessible Text

Digital Television Transition: Broadcasters' Transition Status, Low-Power Station Issues, and Information on Consumer Awareness of the DTV Transition: GAO-08-881T, June 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

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

Digital Television Transition: Implementation of the Converter Box Subsidy Program Is Under Way, but Preparedness to Manage an Increase in Subsidy Demand Is Unclear: GAO-08-1040, September 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Digital Television Transition: Increased Federal Planning and Risk Management Could Further Facilitate the DTV Transition: GAO-08-43, November 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Digital Television Transition: Information on the Implementation of the Converter Box Subsidy Program and Consumer Participation in the Program: GAO-08-1181T, September 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Digital Television Transition: Information on the Implementation of the Converter Box Subsidy Program and Consumer Participation in the Program: GAO-08-1161T, September 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Digital Television Transition: Majority of Broadcasters Are Prepared for the DTV Transition, but Some Technical and Coordination Issues Remain: GAO-08-510, April 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text

Digital Television Transition: Preliminary Information on Progress of the DTV Transition: GAO-08-191T, October 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Digital Television Transition: Questions on the DTV Converter Box Subsidy Program and a DTV Inter-Agency Task Force: GAO-08-297R, November 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 5 pages) Accessible Text

Export-Import Bank: Performance Standards for Small Business Assistance Are in Place but Ex-Im Is in the Early Stages of Measuring Their Effectiveness: GAO-08-915, July 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

HUBZone Program: SBA's Control Weaknesses Exposed the Government to Fraud and Abuse: GAO-08-964T, July 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Media Ownership: Economic Factors Influence the Number of Media Outlets in Local Markets, While Ownership by Minorities and Women Appears Limited and Is Difficult to Assess: GAO-08-383, March 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Small Business Administration: 7(a) Loan Program Needs Additional Performance Measures: GAO-08-226T, November 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Small Business Administration: Additional Actions Are Needed to Certify and Monitor HUBZone Businesses and Assess Program Results: GAO-08-975T, July 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Small Business Administration: Additional Actions Are Needed to Certify and Monitor HUBZone Businesses and Assess Program Results: GAO-08-643, June 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Small Business Administration: Opportunities Exist to Improve Oversight of Women's Business Centers and Coordination among SBA's Business Assistance Programs: GAO-08-49, November 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Small Business Administration: Preliminary Views on Increasing Collaboration with Department of Agriculture Rural Development Offices: GAO-08-278T, November 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Telecommunications: FCC Has Made Some Progress in the Management of Its Enforcement Program but Faces Limitations, and Additional Actions Are Needed: GAO-08-125, February 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Telecommunications: FCC Needs to Improve Performance Management and Strengthen Oversight of the High-Cost Program: GAO-08-633, June 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Telecommunications: Preliminary Information on Media Ownership: GAO-08-330R, December 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

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

Utility Regulation: Opportunities Exist to Improve Oversight: GAO-08-752T, May 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

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Civil Rights

Diversity Management: Important Actions Taken and Planned to Further Enhance Diversity: GAO-08-1160T, September 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Diversity at GAO: Sustained Attention Needed to Build on Gains in SES and Managers: GAO-08-1156T, September 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Diversity at GAO: Sustained Attention Needed to Build on Gains in SES and Managers: GAO-08-1098, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Sharing Promising Practices and Fully Implementing Strategic Human Capital Planning Can Improve Management of Growing Workload: GAO-08-589, June 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Legal Services Corporation: Improvements Needed in Governance, Accountability, and Grants Management and Oversight: GAO-08-833T, May 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Department of Agriculture: Management of Civil Rights Efforts Continues to Be Deficient Despite Years of Attention: GAO-08-755T, May 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

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Economic Development

Disaster Cost Estimates: FEMA Can Improve Its Learning from Past Experience and Management of Disaster-Related Resources: GAO-08-301, February 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Disaster Housing: Implementation of FEMA's Alternative Housing Pilot Program Provides Lessons for Improving Future Competitions: GAO-07-1143R, August 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Disaster Recovery: Past Experiences Offer Insights for Recovering from Hurricanes Ike and Gustav and Other Recent Natural Disasters: GAO-08-1120, September 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Emergency Management Agency: Ongoing Challenges Facing the National Flood Insurance Program: GAO-08-118T, October 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Hurricane Katrina: Ineffective FEMA Oversight of Housing Maintenance Contracts in Mississippi Resulted in Millions of Dollars of Waste and Potential Fraud: GAO-08-106, November 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Mass Care in Disasters: FEMA Should Update the Red Cross Role in Catastrophic Events and More Fully Assess Voluntary Organizations' Mass Care Capabilities: GAO-08-1175T, September 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 70 pages) Accessible Text

National Disaster Response: FEMA Should Take Action to Improve Capacity and Coordination between Government and Voluntary Sectors: GAO-08-369, February 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Flood Insurance Program: Financial Challenges Underscore Need for Improved Oversight of Mitigation Programs and Key Contracts: GAO-08-437, June 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 94 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Flood Insurance Program: Greater Transparency and Oversight of Wind and Flood Damage Determinations Are Needed: GAO-08-28, December 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Natural Catastrophe Insurance: Analysis of a Proposed Combined Federal Flood and Wind Insurance Program: GAO-08-504, April 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

Natural Disasters: Public Policy Options for Changing the Federal Role in Natural Catastrophe Insurance: GAO-08-7, November 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 90 pages) Accessible Text

Rural Economic Development: Collaboration between SBA and USDA Could Be Improved: GAO-08-1123, September 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Voluntary Organizations: FEMA Should More Fully Assess Organization's Mass Care Capabilities and Update the Red Cross Role in Catastrophic Events: GAO-08-823, September 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 89 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Education

Bureau of Indian Education Schools: Improving Interior's Assistance Would Help Some Tribal Groups Implement Academic Accountability Systems: GAO-08-679, June 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Bureau of Indian Education: Improving Interior's Assistance Would Aid Tribal Groups Developing Academic Accountability Systems: GAO-08-1125T, September 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

DOD Schools: Additional Reporting Could Improve Accountability for Academic Achievement of Students with Dyslexia: GAO-08-70, December 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Disconnected Youth: Federal Action Could Address Some of the Challenges Faced by Local Programs That Reconnect Youth to Education and Employment: GAO-08-313, February 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program: Additional Policies and Procedures Would Improve Internal Controls and Program Operations: GAO-08-9, November 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 98 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

District of Columbia Public Schools: While Early Reform Efforts Tackle Critical Management Issues, a District-Wide Strategic Education Plan Would Help Guide Long-Term Efforts: GAO-08-549T, March 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Head Start: A More Comprehensive Risk Management Strategy and Data Improvements Could Further Strengthen Program Oversight: GAO-08-221, February 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Higher Education: Multiple Higher Education Tax Incentives Create Opportunities for Taxpayers to Make Costly Mistakes: GAO-08-717T, May 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text

Higher Education: Tuition Continues to Rise, but Patterns Vary by Institution Type, Enrollment, and Educational Expenditures: GAO-08-245, November 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Higher Education: United States' and Other Countries' Strategies for Attracting and Funding International Students: GAO-08-878T, June 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Higher Education: Veteran Students Received Similar Amounts of Title IV Aid As Nonveterans but More Total Aid with GI Benefits: GAO-08-741, June 20, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text

Native Hawaiian Education Act: Greater Oversight Would Increase Accountability and Enable Targeting of Funds to Areas with Greatest Need: GAO-08-422, March 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

No Child Left Behind Act: Education Actions Could Improve the Targeting of School Improvement Funds to Schools Most in Need of Assistance: GAO-08-380, February 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Residential Treatment Programs: Concerns Regarding Abuse and Death in Certain Programs for Troubled Youth: GAO-08-146T, October 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text

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Employment

Department of Labor: Case Studies from Ongoing Work Show Examples in Which Wage and Hour Division Did Not Adequately Pursue Labor Violations: GAO-08-973T, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Employment Verification: Challenges Exist in Implementing a Mandatory Electronic Employment Verification System: GAO-08-895T, June 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Employment Verification: Challenges Exist in Implementing a Mandatory Electronic Employment Verification System: GAO-08-729T, May 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Employment and Training Program Grants: Evaluating Impact and Enhancing Monitoring Would Improve Accountability: GAO-08-486, May 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Employment and Training: Most One-Stop Career Centers Are Taking Multiple Actions to Link Employers and Older Workers: GAO-08-548, April 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

Fair Labor Standards Act: Better Use of Available Resources and Consistent Reporting Could Improve Compliance: GAO-08-962T, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Human Capital: Corps of Engineers Needs to Update Its Workforce Planning Process to More Effectively Address Its Current and Future Workforce Needs: GAO-08-596, May 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Human Capital: Diversity in the Federal SES and Senior Levels of the U.S. Postal Service and Processes for Selecting New Executives: GAO-08-609T, April 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Selected Agencies Have Implemented Key Features of Their Senior Executive Performance-Based Pay Systems, but Refinements Are Needed: GAO-08-1019T, July 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Workforce Diversity Governmentwide and at the Department of Homeland Security: GAO-08-815T, May 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Workforce Diversity Governmentwide and at the Small Business Administration: GAO-08-725T, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Making Human Capital Transformation a Reality: Lessons Learned from GAO's Experience: GAO-08-299CG, November 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

Mine Safety: Additional Guidance and Oversight of Mines' Emergency Response Plans Would Improve the Safety of Underground Coal Miners: GAO-08-424, April 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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

Posthearing Questions Related to Federal Agencies' Activities regarding the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act: GAO-08-397R, January 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Trade Adjustment Assistance: States Have Fewer Training Funds Available than Labor Estimates When Both Expenditures and Obligations Are Considered: GAO-08-165, November 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Workforce Development: Community Colleges and One-Stop Centers Collaborate to Meet 21st Century Workforce Needs: GAO-08-547, May 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text

Workforce Investment Act: One-Stop System Infrastructure Continues to Evolve, but Labor Should Take Action to Require That All Employment Service Offices Are Part of the System: GAO-07-1096, September 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Energy

Advanced Energy Technologies: Budget Trends and Challenges for DOE's Energy R&D Program: GAO-08-556T, March 5, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Energy: Implementation and Use of Other Transactions Authority Provided in the Energy Policy Act of 2005: GAO-08-798R, June 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Energy: Information on Its Management of Costs and Liabilities for Contractors' Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans: GAO-08-642R, June 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Energy: New Loan Guarantee Program Should Complete Activities Necessary for Effective and Accountable Program Management: GAO-08-750, July 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Energy: Office of Science Has Kept Majority of Projects within Budget and on Schedule, but Funding and Other Challenges May Grow: GAO-08-641, May 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Energy: Oil and Natural Gas Research and Development Activities: GAO-08-190R, November 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

Economic and Other Implications of Switching from Coal to Natural Gas at the Capitol Power Plant and at Electricity-Generating Units Nationwide: GAO-08-601R, May 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Electricity Restructuring: FERC Could Take Additional Steps to Analyze Regional Transmission Organizations' Benefits and Performance: GAO-08-987, September 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 96 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Energy Efficiency: Opportunities Exist for Federal Agencies to Better Inform Household Consumers: GAO-07-1162, September 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 88 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Energy Employees Compensation: Actions to Promote Contract Oversight, Transparency of Labor's Involvement, and Independence of Advisory Board Could Strengthen Program: GAO-08-4, October 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Energy Markets: Analysis of More Past Mergers Could Enhance Federal Trade Commission's Efforts to Maintain Competition in the Petroleum Industry: GAO-08-1082, September 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Energy Markets: Increasing Globalization of Petroleum Products Markets, Tightening Refining Demand and Supply Balance, and Other Trends Have Implications for U.S. Energy Supply, Prices, and Price Volatility: GAO-08-14, December 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Electricity Subsidies: Information on Research Funding, Tax Expenditures, and Other Activities That Support Electricity Production: GAO-08-102, October 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text

Fusion Energy: Definitive Cost Estimates for U.S. Contributions to an International Experimental Reactor and Better Coordinated DOE Research Are Needed: GAO-08-30, October 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Global Nuclear Energy Partnership: DOE Should Reassess Its Approach to Designing and Building Spent Nuclear Fuel Recycling Facilities: GAO-08-483, April 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Hydrogen Fuel Initiative: DOE Has Made Important Progress and Involved Stakeholders but Needs to Update What It Expects to Achieve by Its 2015 Target: GAO-08-305, January 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Los Alamos National Laboratory: Information on Security of Classified Data, Nuclear Material Controls, Nuclear and Worker Safety, and Project Management Weaknesses: GAO-08-173R, January 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text

Low-Level Radioactive Waste: Status of Disposal Availability in the United States and Other Countries: GAO-08-813T, May 20, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Nuclear Energy: NRC Has Made Progress in Implementing Its Reactor Oversight and Licensing Processes but Continues to Face Challenges: GAO-08-114T, October 3, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Nuclear Material: DOE Has Several Potential Options for Dealing with Depleted Uranium Tails, Each of Which Could Benefit the Government: GAO-08-606R, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Material: DOE Needs to Take Action to Reduce Risks Before Processing Additional Nuclear Material at the Savannah River Site's H-Canyon: GAO-08-840, July 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Material: Several Potential Options for Dealing with DOE's Depleted Uranium Tails Could Benefit the Government: GAO-08-613T, April 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Nuclear Safety: NRC's Oversight of Fire Protection at U.S. Commercial Nuclear Reactor Units Could Be Strengthened: GAO-08-747, June 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Security: Action May Be Needed to Reassess the Security of NRC-Licensed Research Reactors: GAO-08-403, January 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Security: Los Alamos National Laboratory Faces Challenges In Sustaining Physical and Cyber Security Improvements: GAO-08-1180T, September 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Nuclear Waste: Action Needed to Improve Accountability and Management of DOE's Major Cleanup Projects: GAO-08-1081, September 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Waste: DOE Lacks Critical Information Needed to Assess Its Tank Management Strategy at Hanford: GAO-08-793, June 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Weapons: Views on NNSA's Proposal to Transform the Nuclear Weapons Complex: GAO-08-1032T, July 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Nuclear and Worker Safety: Actions Needed to Determine the Effectiveness of Safety Improvement Efforts at NNSA's Weapons Laboratories: GAO-08-73, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Oil and Gas Royalties: The Federal System for Collecting Oil and Gas Revenues Needs Comprehensive Reassessment: GAO-08-691, September 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

Securing U.S. Nuclear Material: DOE Has Made Little Progress Consolidating and Disposing of Special Nuclear Material: GAO-08-72, October 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Improving the Cost-Effectiveness of Filling the Reserve: GAO-08-726T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Options to Improve the Cost-Effectiveness of Filling the Reserve: GAO-08-521T, February 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Uranium Enrichment: Extension of Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund May Be Needed to Cover Projected Cleanup Costs: GAO-08-277T, November 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Utility Oversight: Recent Changes in Law Call for Improved Vigilance by FERC: GAO-08-289, February 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Utility Oversight: Survey of State Public Utility Commissions on Utility Commission Authorities and Reporting Responsibilities For Overseeing Utilities Since the Passage of EPAct 2005 (GAO-08-290SP, February 2008), an E-supplement to GAO-08-289: GAO-08-290SP, February 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

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Environmental Protection

Aboveground Oil Storage Tanks: More Complete Facility Data Could Improve Implementation of EPA's Spill Prevention Program: GAO-08-482, April 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Architect of the Capitol: Progress in Improving Energy Efficiency and Options for Decreasing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: GAO-08-917T, June 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Bureau of Reclamation: Reimbursement of California's Central Valley Project Capital Construction Costs by San Luis Unit Irrigation Water Districts: GAO-08-307R, December 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Carbon Offsets: The U.S. Voluntary Market Is Growing, but Quality Assurance Poses Challenges for Market Participants: GAO-08-1048, August 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Chemical Assessments: EPA's New Assessment Process Will Further Limit the Productivity and Credibility of Its Integrated Risk Information System: GAO-08-810T, May 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Chemical Assessments: Low Productivity and New Interagency Review Process Limit the Usefulness and Credibility of EPA's Integrated Risk Information System: GAO-08-440, March 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 89 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Chemical Safety Board: Improvements in Management and Oversight Are Needed: GAO-08-864R, August 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 83 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Chesapeake Bay Program: Recent Actions Are Positive Steps Toward More Effectively Guiding the Restoration Effort: GAO-08-1033T, July 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Climate Change Research: Agencies Have Data-Sharing Policies but Could Do More to Enhance the Availability of Data from Federally Funded Research: GAO-07-1172, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Climate Change: Expert Opinion on the Economics of Policy Options to Address Climate Change: GAO-08-605, May 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 81 pages) Accessible Text

Climate Change: Federal Actions Will Greatly Affect the Viability of Carbon Capture and Storage As a Key Mitigation Option: GAO-08-1080, September 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Coastal Wetlands: Lessons Learned from Past Efforts in Louisiana Could Help Guide Future Restoration and Protection: GAO-08-130, December 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text

Coastal Zone Management: Measuring Program's Effectiveness Continues to Be a Challenge: GAO-08-1045, September 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

EPA Science: New Assessment Process Further Limits the Credibility and Timeliness of EPA's Assessments of Toxic Chemicals: GAO-08-1168T, September 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

EPA's Execution of Its Fiscal year 2007 New Budget Authority for the Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Program in the Regional Offices: GAO-08-1109R, September 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Electronic Waste: Harmful U.S. Exports Flow Virtually Unrestricted Because of Minimal EPA Enforcement and Narrow Regulation: GAO-08-1166T, September 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Environmental Health: EPA Efforts to Address Children's Health Issues Need Greater Focus, Direction, and Top-Level Commitment: GAO-08-1155T, September 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Environmental Protection: EPA Needs to Ensure That Best Practices and Procedures Are Followed When Making Further Changes to Its Library Network: GAO-08-304, February 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Environmental Protection: EPA Needs to Follow Best Practices and Procedures When Reorganizing Its Library Network: GAO-08-579T, March 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Environmental Right-To-Know: EPA's Recent Rule Could Reduce Availability of Toxic Chemical Information Used to Assess Environmental Justice: GAO-08-115T, October 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Environmental Satellites: Polar-orbiting Satellite Acquisition Faces Delays; Decisions Needed on Whether and How to Ensure Climate Data Continuity: GAO-08-899T, June 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Environmental Satellites: Polar-orbiting Satellite Acquisition Faces Delays; Decisions Needed on Whether and How to Ensure Climate Data Continuity: GAO-08-518, May 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Great Lakes Initiative: EPA and States Have Made Progress, but Much Remains to Be Done If Water Quality Goals Are to Be Achieved: GAO-08-312T, January 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Hazardous Materials: EPA May Need to Reassess Sites Receiving Asbestos-Contaminated Ore from Libby, Montana, and Should Improve Its Public Notification Process: GAO-08-71, October 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Hazardous Waste: Information on How DOD and Federal and State Regulators Oversee the Off-Site Disposal of Waste from DOD Installations: GAO-08-74, November 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

Hurricane Katrina: Continuing Debris Removal and Disposal Issues: GAO-08-985R, August 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

International Boundary and Water Commission: Two Alternatives for Improving Wastewater Treatment at the United States-Mexico Border: GAO-08-595R, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text

Measuring Our Nation's Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability: Highlights of a Forum Jointly Convened by the Comptroller General of the United States and the National Academy of Science: GAO-08-127SP, October 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text

Offshore Marine Aquaculture: Multiple Administrative and Environmental Issues Need to Be Addressed in Establishing a U.S. Regulatory Framework: GAO-08-594, May 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text

Recent Actions by the Chesapeake Bay Program Are Positive Steps Toward More Effectively Guiding the Restoration Effort, but Additional Steps Are Needed: GAO-08-1131R, August 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Superfund: Funding and Reported Costs of Enforcement and Administration Activities: GAO-08-841R, July 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Toxic Chemical Releases: EPA Actions Could Reduce Environmental Information Available to Many Communities: GAO-08-128, November 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 90 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Toxic Chemical Releases: Survey of State Toxics Release Inventory Coordinators (GAO-08-129SP), an E-supplement to GAO-08-128: GAO-08-129SP, November 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Toxic Chemicals: EPA's New Assessment Process Will Increase Challenges EPA Faces in Evaluating and Regulating Chemicals: GAO-08-743T, April 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Financial Institutions

Bank Fees: Federal Banking Regulators Could Better Ensure That Consumers Have Required Disclosure Documents Prior to Opening Checking or Savings Accounts: GAO-08-281, January 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 84 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Trends in Energy Derivatives Markets Raise Questions about CFTC's Oversight: GAO-08-174T, October 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Trends in Energy Derivatives Markets Raise Questions about CFTC's Oversight: GAO-08-25, October 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 89 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Credit and Debit Cards: Federal Entities Are Taking Actions to Limit Their Interchange Fees, but Additional Revenue Collection Cost Savings May Exist: GAO-08-558, May 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Fair Lending: Race and Gender Data Are Limited for Nonmortgage Lending: GAO-08-1023T, July 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Fair Lending: Race and Gender Data Are Limited for Nonmortgage Lending: GAO-08-698, June 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Reserve Banks: Areas for Improvement in Information Security Controls: GAO-08-836R, June 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Services Industry: Overall Trends in Management-Level Diversity and Diversity Initiatives, 1993-2006: GAO-08-445T, February 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Hedge Funds: Regulators and Market Participants Are Taking Steps to Strengthen Market Discipline, but Continued Attention Is Needed: GAO-08-200, January 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text

Internal Control: Improvements Needed in SEC's Accounting and Financial Reporting Process: GAO-08-461R, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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

Minority Banks: Regulators' Assessments of the Effectiveness of Their Support Efforts Have Been Limited: GAO-08-233T, October 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Securities and Exchange Commission: Opportunities Exist to Improve Oversight of Self-Regulatory Organizations: GAO-08-33, November 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Coins: The Federal Reserve Banks Are Fulfilling Coin Demand, but Optimal Inventory Ranges Are Undefined: GAO-08-401, March 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text

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Financial Management

Agreed-Upon Procedures: Senate Office of Public Records Revolving Fund, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007: GAO-08-201R, December 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

America's Fiscal Future: GAO-08-339CG, December 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text

America's Fiscal Future: GAO-08-217CG, October 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text

America's Fiscal Future: GAO-08-235CG, October 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

America's Fiscal Future: GAO-08-204CG, October 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

America's Fiscal Future: GAO-08-205CG, October 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

Audit of Special Counsel Expenditures for the 6 Months Ended March 31, 2008: GAO-08-1122R, September 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

Auditing and Advising in a Time of Transition: GAO-08-842CG, May 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Audits of Public Companies: Continued Concentration in Audit Market for Large Public Companies Does Not Call for Immediate Action: GAO-08-163, January 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 120 pages) Accessible Text

Audits of Public Companies: Survey of Public Accounting Firms and Public Companies (GAO-08-164SP, January 2008), an E-supplement to GAO-08-163: GAO-08-164SP, January 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Bank Secrecy Act: Increased Use of Exemption Provisions Could Reduce Currency Transaction Reporting While Maintaining Usefulness to Law Enforcement Efforts: GAO-08-355, February 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 105 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Bank Secrecy Act: Surveys of Financial Institutions and CTR Users (GAO-08-385SP, February 2008), an E-supplement to GAO-08-355: GAO-08-385SP, February 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

DCAA Audits: Allegations That Certain Audits at Three Locations Did Not Meet Professional Standards Were Substantiated: GAO-08-993T, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

DCAA Audits: Allegations That Certain Audits at Three Locations Did Not Meet Professional Standards Were Substantiated: GAO-08-857, July 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 80 pages) Accessible Text

DOD Financial Management: Adjudication of Butterbaugh Claims for the Restoration of Annual Leave or Pay: GAO-08-948R, July 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

DOD Financial Management: Improvements Are Needed in Antideficiency Act Controls and Investigations: GAO-08-1063, September 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Travel Improper Payments: Fiscal Year 2006 Reporting Was Incomplete and Planned Improvement Efforts Face Challenges: GAO-08-16, December 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Debt Management: Treasury Has Improved Short-Term Investment Programs, but Should Broaden Investments to Reduce Risks and Increase Return: GAO-07-1105, September 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Homeland Security: Challenges in Implementing the Improper Payments Information Act and Recovering Improper Payments: GAO-07-913, September 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Audit Manual: Volume 1, Exposure Draft, October 2007: GAO-08-81G, October 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 503 pages)

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

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

Financial Audit Manual: Volume Two, Exposure Draft--October 2007: GAO-08-82G, October 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 361 pages)

Financial Audit: American Battle Monuments Commission's Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2007 and 2006: GAO-08-326, February 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Bureau of the Public Debt's Fiscal Years 2007 and 2006 Schedules of Federal Debt: GAO-08-168, November 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Congressional Award Foundation's Fiscal Years 2007 and 2006 Financial Statements: GAO-08-715, May 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Funds' 2007 and 2006 Financial Statements: GAO-08-416, February 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: IRS's Fiscal Years 2007 and 2006 Financial Statement Audits: GAO-08-166, November 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 116 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Material Weaknesses in Internal Control over the Processes Used to Prepare the Consolidated Financial Statements of the U.S. Government: GAO-08-748, June 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Audit: Securities and Exchange Commission's Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2007 and 2006: GAO-08-167, November 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Senate Restaurants Revolving Fund for Fiscal Years 2007 and 2006: GAO-08-463, March 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Special Counsel Expenditures for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2007: GAO-07-1205, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Special Counsel Expenditures for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2007: GAO-08-541, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Management: DOD's Ability to Prevent, Identify, Investigate, and Report on Antideficiency Act Violations: GAO-08-941R, July 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Management: FBI Has Designed and Implemented Stronger Internal Controls over Sentinel Contractor Invoice Review and Equipment Purchases, but Additional Actions Are Needed: GAO-08-716R, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Regulation: Industry Trends Continue to Challenge the Federal Regulatory Structure: GAO-08-32, October 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal and Health Care Challenges: GAO-08-338CG, December 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Government Auditing Standards: Implementation Tool: Professional Requirements Tool for Use in Implementing Requirements Identified by "Must" and "Should" in the July 2007 Revision of Government Auditing Standards: GAO-08-210G, December 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 99 pages) Accessible Text

Governmentwide Accounts Payable: GAO-08-711R, May 20, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Grants Management: Attention Needed to Address Undisbursed Balances in Expired Grant Accounts: GAO-08-432, August 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

HUD and Treasury Programs: More Information on Leverage Measures' Accuracy and Linkage to Program Goals Is Needed in Assessing Performance: GAO-08-136, January 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 83 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Highlights of a Forum Convened by the Comptroller General of the United States: Improving the Federal Government's Financial Management Systems: GAO-08-447SP, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text

Improper Payments: Federal Executive Branch Agencies' Fiscal Year 2007 Improper Payment Estimate Reporting: GAO-08-377R, January 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Improper Payments: Responses to Posthearing Questions Related to Status of Agencies' Efforts to Address Improper Payment and Recovery Auditing Requirements: GAO-08-819R, June 20, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Improper Payments: Status of Agencies' Efforts to Address Improper Payment and Recovery Auditing Requirements: GAO-08-438T, January 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

Improper Payments: Weaknesses in USAID's and NASA's Implementation of the Improper Payments Information Act and Recovery Auditing: GAO-08-77, November 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Legal Services Corporation: Improved Internal Controls Needed in Grants Management and Oversight: GAO-08-37, December 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Responses to Posthearing Questions Related to Improving Single Audit Quality: GAO-08-318R, December 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today: GAO-08-584CG, March 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today: GAO-08-583CG, March 5, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today: GAO-08-501CG, February 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today: GAO-08-489CG, February 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today: GAO-08-500CG, January 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today: GAO-08-151CG, October 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Single Audit Quality: Actions Needed to Address Persistent Audit Quality Problems: GAO-08-213T, October 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Financial Condition and Fiscal Future Briefing: GAO-08-490CG, January 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Financial Condition and Fiscal Future Briefing: GAO-08-446CG, January 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Financial Condition and Fiscal Future Briefing: GAO-08-417CG, January 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Financial Condition and Fiscal Future Briefing: GAO-08-395CG, January 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Financial Condition and Fiscal Future Briefing: GAO-08-340CG, November 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text

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Government Operations

"The Government Accountability Office (GAO) Act of 2007" (H.R. 3268), and Other GAO Reforms: GAO-08-587T, March 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

2010 Census: Bureau Needs to Specify How It Will Assess Coverage Follow-up Techniques and When It Will Produce Coverage Measurement Results: GAO-08-414, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

2010 Census: Census Bureau Should Take Action to Improve the Credibility and Accuracy of Its Cost Estimate for the Decennial Census: GAO-08-554, June 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

2010 Census: Census Bureau's Decision to Continue with Handheld Computers for Address Canvassing Makes Planning and Testing Critical: GAO-08-936, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

2010 Census: Census at Critical Juncture for Implementing Risk Reduction Strategies: GAO-08-685T, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

2010 Census: Plans for Decennial Census Operations and Technology Have Progressed, But Much Uncertainty Remains: GAO-08-886T, June 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

2010 Census: Population Measures Are Important for Federal Funding Allocations: GAO-08-230T, October 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

2010 Census: The Bureau's Plans for Reducing the Undercount Show Promise, but Key Uncertainties Remain: GAO-08-1167T, September 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

21st Century Transformation Challenges and Opportunities: GAO-08-260CG, October 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

A Call For Stewardship: Enhancing the Federal Government's Ability to Address Key Fiscal and Other 21st Century Challenges: GAO-08-93SP, December 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text

A Call for Stewardship: GAO-08-371CG, December 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Addressing Fiscal Sustainability and Fixing the Social Security System: Two Challenges Facing the Nation: GAO-08-524CG, February 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

An Accountability Update From Washington: GAO-08-149CG, October 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

Assessment of the Explanation That Immigration and Customs Enforcement Provided for Its Subsequent Transfer from the Spectrum Relocation Fund: GAO-08-846R, September 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Bilingual Voting Assistance: Selected Jurisdictions' Strategies for Identifying Needs and Providing Assistance: GAO-08-182, January 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 86 pages) Accessible Text

Briefing on Observations on the Office of Management and Budget's Report on the Human Resources Line of Business Initiative: GAO-08-1163R, September 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of April 15, 2008: GAO-08-677T, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of February 7, 2008: GAO-08-475T, February 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of June 27, 2008: GAO-08-900T, July 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of March 12, 2008: GAO-08-545T, March 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of May 22, 2008: GAO-08-811T, May 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of October 31, 2007: GAO-08-227T, November 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of September 24, 2008: GAO-08-1172T, September 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Census 2010: Census at Critical Juncture for Implementing Risk Reduction Strategies: GAO-08-659T, April 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Comments on the Office of Personnel Management's February 20, 2008 Report to Congress Regarding the Retirement Systems Modernization: GAO-08-576R, March 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

Congressional Review Act: GAO-08-268T, November 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

Continuity of Operations: Selected Agencies Tested Various Capabilities during 2006 Governmentwide Exercise: GAO-08-185, November 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Multiple Efforts to Secure Control Systems Are Under Way, but Challenges Remain: GAO-08-119T, October 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Multiple Efforts to Secure Control Systems Are Under Way, but Challenges Remain: GAO-07-1036, September 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Production Act: Agencies Lack Policies and Guidance for Use of Key Authorities: GAO-08-854, June 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Elderly Voters: Some Improvements in Voting Accessibility from 2000 to 2004 Elections, but Gaps in Policy and Implementation Remain: GAO-08-442T, January 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Elections: 2007 Survey of State Voting System Programs (GAO-08-1147SP, September 2008), an E-supplement to GAO-08-874: GAO-08-1147SP, September 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Elections: Federal Program for Certifying Voting Systems Needs to Be Further Defined, Fully Implemented, and Expanded: GAO-08-814, September 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Elections: Federal Programs for Accrediting Laboratories That Test Voting Systems Need to Be Better Defined and Implemented: GAO-08-770, September 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Elections: Further Testing Could Provide Increased but Not Absolute Assurance That Voting Systems Did Not Cause Undervotes in Florida's 13th Congressional District: GAO-08-97T, October 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Elections: Results of GAO's Testing of Voting Systems Used in Sarasota County in Florida's 13th Congressional District: GAO-08-425T, February 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

Elections: States, Territories, and the District Are Taking a Range of Important Steps to Manage Their Varied Voting System Environments: GAO-08-874, September 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 129 pages) Accessible Text

Electronic Government: Additional OMB Leadership Needed to Optimize Use of New Federal Employee Identification Cards: GAO-08-292, February 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Electronic Payments: Many Programs Electronically Disburse Federal Benefits, and More Outreach Could Increase Use: GAO-08-645, June 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Employee Security: Implementation of Identification Cards and DOD's Personnel Security Clearance Program Need Improvement: GAO-08-551T, April 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Employment and Training Program Grants: Labor Has Outlined Steps for Additional Documentation and Monitoring but Assessing Impact Still Remains an Issue: GAO-08-1140T, September 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Entitlement Reform Process: Other Countries' Experiences Provide Useful Insights for the United States: GAO-08-372, January 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages) Accessible Text

Feasibility of Outsourcing the Management and Operation of the Capitol Power Plant: GAO-08-382R, January 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Acquisition: Oversight Plan Needed to Help Implement Acquisition Advisory Panel Recommendations: GAO-08-160, December 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Acquisition: Oversight Plan Needed to Help Implement Acquisition Advisory Panel's Recommendations: GAO-08-515T, February 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Advisory Committee Act: Issues Related to the Independence and Balance of Advisory Committees: GAO-08-611T, April 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Compensation Programs: Perspectives on Four Programs for Individuals Injured by Exposure to Harmful Substances: GAO-08-628T, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Contracting: Congressional Action Needed to Address Long-standing Problems with Reporting of Advisory and Assistance Services: GAO-08-319, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Courthouse Construction: Estimated Costs to House the L.A. District Court Have Tripled and There Is No Consensus on How to Proceed: GAO-08-889, September 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Real Property: Corps of Engineers Needs to Improve the Reliability of Its Real Property Disposal Data: GAO-08-349, May 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Real Property: Progress Made in Reducing Unneeded Property, but VA Needs Better Information to Make Further Reductions: GAO-08-939, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Real Property: Property Conveyances between the District of Columbia and the Federal Government Await Completion, and Development Will Take Many Years: GAO-08-684, June 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 108 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Real Property: Strategy Needed to Address Agencies' Long-standing Reliance on Costly Leasing: GAO-08-197, January 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal User Fees: A Design Guide: GAO-08-386SP, May 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text

Federal User Fees: Substantive Reviews Needed to Align Port-Related Fees with the Programs They Support: GAO-08-321, February 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Workers' Compensation: Better Data and Management Strategies Would Strengthen Efforts to Prevent and Address Improper Payments: GAO-08-284, February 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 70 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

GAO Performance and Accountability Highlights: Fiscal Year 2007: GAO-08-2SP, January 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text

GAO Performance and Accountability Report Fiscal Year 2007: GAO-08-1SP, November 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 204 pages) Accessible Text

GAO's Performance Plan for Fiscal Year 2009: Mission, Performance Plans, Resources, and Strategies: GAO-08-507SP, February 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

General Services Administration: Improvements Needed in Managing Delegated Authority of Real Property Activities: GAO-07-1000, September 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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

Government Performance: Lessons Learned for the Next Administration on Using Performance Information to Improve Results: GAO-08-1026T, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Governmentwide Purchase Cards: Actions Needed to Strengthen Internal Controls to Reduce Fraudulent, Improper, and Abusive Purchases: GAO-08-333, March 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Human Capital: Building Diversity in GAO's Senior Executive Service: GAO-08-275T, November 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Telework Programs Need Clear Goals and Reliable Data: GAO-08-261T, November 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Transforming Federal Recruiting and Hiring Efforts: GAO-08-762T, May 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Indian Health Service: IHS Mismanagement Led to Millions of Dollars in Lost or Stolen Property: GAO-08-727, June 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Indian Health Service: Mismanagement Led to Millions of Dollars in Lost or Stolen Property and Wasteful Spending: GAO-08-1069T, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Information Security: Actions Needed to Better Protect Los Alamos National Laboratory's Unclassified Computer Network: GAO-08-1001, September 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Technology: Agencies Need to Establish Comprehensive Policies to Address Changes to Projects' Cost, Schedule, and Performance Goals: GAO-08-925, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Inspectors General: Limitations of IG Oversight at the Department of State: GAO-08-135T, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Intellectual Property: Federal Enforcement Has Generally Increased, but Assessing Performance Could Strengthen Law Enforcement Efforts: GAO-08-157, March 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 89 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Intelligence Reform: GAO Can Assist the Congress and the Intelligence Community on Management Reform Initiatives: GAO-08-413T, February 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Interagency Contracting: Need for Improved Information and Policy Implementation at the Department of State: GAO-08-578, May 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Keeping America Great: GAO-08-179CG, October 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

Keeping America Great: Doing Your Part: GAO-08-178CG, October 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

Keeping America Great: Doing Your Part: GAO-08-152CG, October 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Lobbying Disclosure: Observations on Lobbyists' Compliance with New Disclosure Requirements: GAO-08-1099, September 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Management Letter: Recommendations for Improvements to MCC's Internal Controls and Policies on Premium Class Air Travel: GAO-08-468R, February 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Management Letter: Recommendations for Improvements to USDA's Internal Controls and Policies on Premium Class Air Travel: GAO-08-85R, November 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Office of Personnel Management: Opportunities Exist to Build on Recent Progress in Internal Human Capital Capacity: GAO-08-11, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Organizational Transformation: Implementing Chief Operating Officer/Chief Management Officer Positions in Federal Agencies: GAO-08-322T, December 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Organizational Transformation: Implementing Chief Operating Officer/Chief Management Officer Positions in Federal Agencies: GAO-08-34, November 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Personnel Clearances: Key Factors to Consider in Efforts to Reform Security Clearance Processes: GAO-08-352T, February 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Personnel Security Clearances: Preliminary Observations on Joint Reform Efforts to Improve the Governmentwide Clearance Eligibility Process: GAO-08-1050T, July 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text

Post-Government Employment Restrictions and Foreign Agent Registration: Additional Action Needed to Enhance Implementation of Requirements: GAO-08-855, July 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Postal Reform Law: Early Transition Is Promising, but Challenges to Successful Implementation Remain: GAO-08-503T, February 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Postal Service and Mailing Industry Mail-Related Recycling: Accomplishments and Postal Opportunities--Interim Results: GAO-08-348R, December 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

Premium Class Travel: Internal Control Weaknesses Governmentwide Led to Improper and Abusive Use of Premium Class Travel: GAO-07-1268, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Preparing the Accountability Profession for 21st Century Challenges: GAO-08-1017CG, July 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

Presidential Signing Statements: Agency Implementation of Selected Provisions of Law: GAO-08-553T, March 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Privacy: Agencies Should Ensure That Designated Senior Officials Have Oversight of Key Functions: GAO-08-603, May 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Privacy: Alternatives Exist for Enhancing Protection of Personally Identifiable Information: GAO-08-536, May 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today: GAO-08-465CG, January 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today: GAO-08-353CG, December 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today: GAO-08-337CG, December 3, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today: GAO-08-241CG, October 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Schedule and Timing Issues Complicate Withholding Premiums for Medicare Parts C and D from Social Security Payments: GAO-08-816R, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 91 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Smithsonian Institution: Board of Regents Has Implemented Many Governance Reforms, but Ensuring Accountability and Oversight Will Require Ongoing Action: GAO-08-632, May 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Smithsonian Institution: Status of Efforts to Address a Range of Funding and Governance Challenges: GAO-08-250T, December 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

State and Local Governments: Growing Fiscal Challenges Will Emerge during the Next 10 Years: GAO-08-317, January 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages) Accessible Text

Supplemental Appropriations: Opportunities Exist to Increase Transparency and Provide Additional Controls: GAO-08-314, January 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Telecommunications: Agencies Are Generally Following Sound Transition Planning Practices, and GSA Is Taking Action to Resolve Challenges: GAO-08-759, June 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Telecommunications: FCC Should Take Steps to Ensure Equal Access to Rulemaking Information: GAO-07-1046, September 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

The Judgment Fund: Status of Reimbursements Required by the No FEAR Act and Contract Disputes Act: GAO-08-295R, February 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

The Role of the U.S. Government Accountability Office: GAO-08-1171CG, September 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

The Role of the U.S. Government Accountability Office: GAO-08-1089CG, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

The Upcoming Transition: GAO's Efforts to Assist the 111th Congress and the Next Administration: GAO-08-1174T, September 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

The Upcoming Transition: GAO's Efforts to Assist the 111th Congress and the Next Administration: GAO-08-1153T, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Capitol Police: Progress Made in Addressing Prior GAO Recommendations on Administrative and Management Operations: GAO-08-1000T, July 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Capitol Police: Status of Efforts to Address Prior GAO Recommendations on Administrative and Management Operations: GAO-08-540T, May 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Government Accountability Office: Human Capital Initiatives and Additional Legislative Authorities: GAO-08-573T, March 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Involvement at Major International Air Shows Principally Depends on Agencies' Missions and Aerospace Companies' Resources: GAO-07-1165R, September 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Patent And Trademark Office: Hiring Efforts Are Not Sufficient to Reduce the Patent Application Backlog: GAO-07-1102, September 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: Hiring Efforts Are Not Sufficient to Reduce the Patent Application Backlog: GAO-08-527T, February 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Postal Service Facilities: Improvements in Data Would Strengthen Maintenance and Alignment of Access to Retail Services: GAO-08-41, December 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Postal Service: Agencies Distribute Fund-raising Stamp Proceeds and Improve Reporting: GAO-08-45, October 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Postal Service: Data Needed to Assess the Effectiveness of Outsourcing: GAO-08-787, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Postal Service: Mail-Related Recycling Initiatives and Possible Opportunities for Improvement: GAO-08-599, June 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Postal Service: New Delivery Performance Measures Could Enhance Managers' Pay for Performance Program: GAO-08-996, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Postal Service: Progress Made Toward Implementing GAO's Recommendations to Strengthen Network Realignment Planning and Accountability and Improve Communication: GAO-08-1134R, September 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Postal Service: USPS Has Taken Steps to Strengthen Network Realignment Planning and Accountability and Improve Communication: GAO-08-1022T, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

United States Postal Service: Information on the Irradiation of Federal Mail in the Washington, D.C., Area: GAO-08-938R, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text

Women's Earnings: Federal Agencies Should Better Monitor Their Performance in Enforcing Anti-Discrimination Laws: GAO-08-799, August 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Working to Improve Accountability in an Evolving Environment: GAO-08-720CG, April 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text

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Abstinence Education: Assessing the Accuracy and Effectiveness of Federally Funded Programs: GAO-08-664T, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Anabolic Steroid Abuse: Federal Efforts to Prevent and Reduce Anabolic Steroid Abuse among Teenagers: GAO-08-15, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Catastrophic Disasters: Federal Efforts Help States Prepare for and Respond to Psychological Consequences, but FEMA's Crisis Counseling Program Needs Improvements: GAO-08-22, February 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Changes in Obligations and Activities before and after Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Reorganization: GAO-08-328R, February 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Human Capital Planning Has Improved, but Strategic View of Contractor Workforce Is Needed: GAO-08-582, May 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Internal Control Deficiencies Resulted in Millions of Dollars of Questionable Contract Payments: GAO-08-54, November 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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

DOD and VA: Preliminary Observations on Efforts to Improve Care Management and Disability Evaluations for Servicemembers: GAO-08-514T, February 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Drug Safety: Preliminary Findings Suggest Recent FDA Initiatives Have Potential, but Do Not Fully Address Weaknesses in Its Foreign Drug Inspection Program: GAO-08-701T, April 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Drug Safety: Preliminary Findings Suggest Weaknesses in FDA's Program for Inspecting Foreign Drug Manufacturers: GAO-08-224T, November 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Drug Testing: Undercover Tests Reveal Significant Vulnerabilities in DOT's Drug Testing Program: GAO-08-225T, November 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Emergency Preparedness: States Are Planning for Medical Surge, but Could Benefit from Shared Guidance for Allocating Scarce Medical Resources: GAO-08-668, June 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

End-Stage Renal Disease: Characteristics of Kidney Transplant Recipients, Frequency of Transplant Failures, and Cost to Medicare: GAO-07-1117, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

End-of-Life Care: Key Components Provided by Programs in Four States: GAO-08-66, December 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal and Health Care Challenges: GAO-08-158CG, October 3, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Food and Drug Administration: Agency Complied with Statutory Requirement to Reexamine Condom Labels: GAO-08-565R, April 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Food and Drug Administration: Approval and Oversight of the Drug Mifeprex: GAO-08-751, August 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text

Global HIV/AIDS: A More Country-Based Approach Could Improve Allocation of PEPFAR Funding: GAO-08-480, April 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Global HIV/AIDS: Survey of PEPFAR Country Team Officials (GAO-08-534SP), an E-supplement to GAO-08-480: GAO-08-534SP, April 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages)

Global Health: U.S. Agencies Support Programs to Build Overseas Capacity for Infectious Disease Surveillance: GAO-08-138T, October 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Global Health: U.S. Agencies Support Programs to Build Overseas Capacity for Infectious Disease Surveillance: GAO-07-1186, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text

Health Information Technology: HHS Is Pursuing Efforts to Advance Nationwide Implementation, but Has Not Yet Completed a National Strategy: GAO-08-499T, February 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Health Insurance: Most College Students Are Covered through Employer-Sponsored Plans, and Some Colleges and States Are Taking Steps to Increase Coverage: GAO-08-389, March 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text

Health Resources and Services Administration: Many Underserved Areas Lack a Health Center Site, and the Health Center Program Needs More Oversight: GAO-08-723, August 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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

Health Savings Accounts: Participation Increased and Was More Common among Individuals with Higher Incomes: GAO-08-474R, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Health and Safety Information: EPA and OSHA Could Improve Their Processes for Preparing Communication Products: GAO-08-265, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Health-Care-Associated Infections in Hospitals: Leadership Needed from HHS to Prioritize Prevention Practices and Improve Data on These Infections: GAO-08-673T, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Health-Care-Associated Infections in Hospitals: Leadership Needed from HHS to Prioritize Prevention Practices and Improve Data on These Infections: GAO-08-283, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Health-Care-Associated Infections in Hospitals: Number Associated with Medical Devices Unknown, but Experts Report Provider Practices as a Significant Factor: GAO-08-1091R, September 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

High-Containment Biosafety Laboratories: Preliminary Observations on the Oversight of the Proliferation of BSL-3 and BSL-4 Laboratories in the United States: GAO-08-108T, October 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

Hospital Quality Data: Issues and Challenges Related to How Hospitals Submit Data and How CMS Ensures Data Reliability: GAO-08-555T, March 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Hurricane Katrina: Trends in the Operating Results of Five Hospitals in New Orleans before and after Hurricane Katrina: GAO-08-681R, July 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text

Indian Health Service: HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives: GAO-08-90, December 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

Influenza Pandemic: Efforts Under Way to Address Constraints on Using Antivirals and Vaccines to Forestall a Pandemic: GAO-08-92, December 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages) Accessible Text

Influenza Pandemic: Federal Agencies Should Continue to Assist States to Address Gaps in Pandemic Planning: GAO-08-539, June 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Influenza Pandemic: HHS Needs to Continue Its Actions and Finalize Guidance for Pharmaceutical Interventions: GAO-08-671, September 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Influenza Pandemic: Opportunities Exist to Address Critical Infrastructure Protection Challenges That Require Federal and Private Sector Coordination: GAO-08-36, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Influenza Vaccine: Issues Related to Production, Distribution, and Public Health Messages: GAO-08-27, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text

Long-Term Care Insurance: Oversight of Rate Setting and Claims Settlement Practices: GAO-08-712, June 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Long-Term Care Insurance: State Oversight of Rate Setting and Claims Settlement Practices: GAO-08-1016T, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Medicaid Demonstration Waivers: Recent HHS Approvals Continue to Raise Cost and Oversight Concerns: GAO-08-87, January 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicaid Financing: Long-Standing Concerns about Inappropriate State Arrangements Support Need for Improved Federal Oversight: GAO-08-255T, November 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Medicaid Financing: Long-standing Concerns about Inappropriate State Arrangements Support Need for Improved Federal Oversight: GAO-08-650T, April 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waivers: CMS Should Encourage States to Conduct Mortality Reviews for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: GAO-08-529, May 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicaid: CMS Needs More Information on the Billions of Dollars Spent on Supplemental Payments: GAO-08-614, May 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 83 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicaid: Extent of Dental Disease in Children Has Not Decreased: GAO-08-1176T, September 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Medicaid: Extent of Dental Disease in Children Has Not Decreased, and Millions Are Estimated to Have Untreated Tooth Decay: GAO-08-1121, September 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text

Medical Devices: Challenges for FDA in Conducting Manufacturer Inspections: GAO-08-428T, January 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Medical Devices: FDA Faces Challenges in Conducting Inspections of Foreign Manufacturing Establishments: GAO-08-780T, May 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Medical Devices: FDA's Approval of Four Temporomandibular Joint Implants: GAO-07-996, September 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare Advantage Organizations: Actual Expenses and Profits Compared to Projections for 2005: GAO-08-827R, June 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare Advantage: Higher Spending Relative to Medicare Fee-for-Service May Not Ensure Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs for Beneficiaries: GAO-08-522T, February 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare Advantage: Increased Spending Relative to Medicare Fee-for-Service May Not Always Reduce Beneficiary Out-of-Pocket Costs: GAO-08-359, February 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare Advantage: Required Audits of Limited Value: GAO-08-154T, October 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare Part B Imaging Services: Rapid Spending Growth and Shift to Physician Offices Indicate Need for CMS to Consider Additional Management Practices: GAO-08-452, June 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy: Assets and Income Are Both Important in Subsidy Denials, and Access to State and Manufacturer Drug Programs Is Uneven: GAO-08-824, September 5, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy: SSA Continues to Approve Applicants, but Millions of Individuals Have Not Yet Applied: GAO-08-812T, May 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare Part D: Complaint Rates Are Declining, but Operational and Oversight Challenges Remain: GAO-08-719, June 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare Part D: Plan Sponsors' Processing and CMS Monitoring of Drug Coverage Requests Could Be Improved: GAO-08-47, January 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare Part D: Some Plan Sponsors Have Not Completely Implemented Fraud and Abuse Programs, and CMS Oversight Has Been Limited: GAO-08-760, July 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare Physician Payment: Care Coordination Programs Used in Demonstration Show Promise, but Wider Use of Payment Approach May Be Limited: GAO-08-65, February 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare and Medicaid: CMS and State Efforts to Interact with the Indian Health Service and Indian Tribes: GAO-08-724, July 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare: Competitive Bidding for Medical Equipment and Supplies Could Reduce Program Payments, but Adequate Oversight Is Critical: GAO-08-767T, May 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare: Covert Testing Exposes Weaknesses in the Durable Medical Equipment Supplier Screening Process: GAO-08-955, July 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare: Thousands of Medicare Providers Abuse the Federal Tax System: GAO-08-618, June 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare: Trends in Fees, Utilization, and Expenditures for Imaging Services before and after Implementation of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005: GAO-08-1102R, September 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Nursing Homes: Federal Monitoring Surveys Demonstrate Continued Understatement of Serious Care Problems and CMS Oversight Weaknesses: GAO-08-517, May 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Organ Transplant Programs: Federal Agencies Have Acted to Improve Oversight, but Implementation Issues Remain: GAO-08-412, April 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Prescription Drugs: FDA Guidance and Regulations Related to Data on Elderly Persons in Clinical Drug Trials: GAO-07-47R, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Prescription Drugs: FDA's Oversight of the Promotion of Drugs for Off-Label Uses: GAO-08-835, July 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text

Prescription Drugs: Trends in FDA's Oversight of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising: GAO-08-758T, May 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Prescription Drugs: Trends in Usual and Customary Prices for Drugs Frequently Used by Medicare and Non-Medicare Health Insurance Enrollees: GAO-07-1201R, September 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Primary Care Professionals: Recent Supply Trends, Projections, and Valuation of Services: GAO-08-472T, February 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Project Bioshield: Actions Needed to Avoid Repeating Past Mistakes: GAO-08-208T, October 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Project Bioshield: Actions Needed to Avoid Repeating Past Problems with Procuring New Anthrax Vaccine and Managing the Stockpile of Licensed Vaccine: GAO-08-88, October 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Questions for the Record Related to the Benefits and Medical Care for Federal Civilian Employees Deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq: GAO-08-155R, October 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

Reprocessed Single-Use Medical Devices: FDA Oversight Has Increased, and Available Information Does Not Indicate That Use Presents an Elevated Health Risk: GAO-08-147, January 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

Ryan White Care Act: Impact of Legislative Funding Proposal on Urban Areas: GAO-08-137R, October 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

School Mental Health: Role of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and Factors Affecting Service Provision: GAO-08-19R, October 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

September 11: Fiscal Year 2008 Cost Estimation Process for World Trade Center Health Programs: GAO-08-537R, March 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

September 11: Improvements Still Needed in Availability of Health Screening and Monitoring Services for Responders outside the New York City Area: GAO-08-429T, January 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

State Children's Health Insurance Program: Program Structure, Enrollment and Expenditure Experiences, and Outreach Approaches for States That Cover Adults: GAO-08-50, November 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text

Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle Disorders: NIH Supports a Wide Range of Research: GAO-08-454R, April 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

Young Adults With Serious Mental Illness: Some States and Federal Agencies Are Taking Steps to Address Their Transition Challenges: GAO-08-678, June 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 88 pages) Accessible Text

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Homeland Security

Alien Detention Standards: Observations on the Adherence to ICE's Medical Standards in Detention Facilities: GAO-08-869T, June 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: DHS Has Made Progress in Securing the Commercial Aviation System, but Key Challenges Remain: GAO-08-139T, October 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: TSA Is Enhancing Its Oversight of Air Carrier Efforts to Screen Passengers against Terrorist Watch-List Records, but Expects Ultimate Solution to Be Implementation of Secure Flight: GAO-08-1136T, September 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Transportation Security Administration May Face Resource and Other Challenges in Developing a System to Screen All Cargo Transported on Passenger Aircraft: GAO-08-959T, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Vulnerabilities Exposed Through Covert Testing of TSA's Passenger Screening Process: GAO-08-48T, November 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Biosurveillance: Preliminary Observations on Department of Homeland Security's Biosurveillance Initiatives: GAO-08-960T, July 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Border Security: Despite Progress, Weaknesses in Traveler Inspections Exist at Our Nation's Ports of Entry: GAO-08-329T, January 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Border Security: Despite Progress, Weaknesses in Traveler Inspections Exist at Our Nation's Ports of Entry: GAO-08-192T, November 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Border Security: Despite Progress, Weaknesses in Traveler Inspections Exist at Our Nation's Ports of Entry: GAO-08-219, November 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 72 pages) Accessible Text

Border Security: Summary of Covert Tests and Security Assessments for the Senate Committee on Finance, 2003-2007: GAO-08-757, May 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

Coast Guard: Change in Course Improves Deepwater Management and Oversight, but Outcome Still Uncertain: GAO-08-745, June 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Coast Guard: Deepwater Program Management Initiatives and Key Homeland Security Missions: GAO-08-531T, March 5, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Combating Nuclear Smuggling: DHS Needs to Consider the Full Costs and Complete All Tests Prior to Making a Decision on Whether to Purchase Advanced Portal Monitors: GAO-08-1178T, September 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Combating Nuclear Smuggling: DHS's Program to Procure and Deploy Advanced Radiation Detection Portal Monitors Is Likely to Exceed the Department's Previous Cost Estimates: GAO-08-1108R, September 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Combating Nuclear Terrorism: Federal Efforts to Respond to Nuclear and Radiological Threats and to Protect Key Emergency Response Facilities Could Be Strengthened: GAO-08-285T, November 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Critical Infrastructure Protection: DHS Needs to Better Address Its Cybersecurity Responsibilities: GAO-08-1157T, September 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Critical Infrastructure Protection: DHS Needs to Fully Address Lessons Learned from Its First Cyber Storm Exercise: GAO-08-825, September 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Cyber Analysis and Warning: DHS Faces Challenges in Establishing a Comprehensive National Capability: GAO-08-588, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Homeland Security: Better Planning and Assessment Needed to Improve Outcomes for Complex Service Acquisitions: GAO-08-263, April 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Homeland Security: Better Planning and Oversight Needed to Improve Complex Service Acquisition Outcomes: GAO-08-765T, May 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Homeland Security: Improved Assessment and Oversight Needed to Manage Risk of Contracting for Selected Services: GAO-07-990, September 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Homeland Security: Improvements Could Further Enhance Ability to Acquire Innovative Technologies Using Other Transaction Authority: GAO-08-1088, September 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made in Implementation of Management Functions, but More Work Remains: GAO-08-646T, April 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made in Implementation of Management and Mission Functions, but More Work Remains: GAO-08-457T, February 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Homeland Security: Progress and Continuing Concerns with Acquisition Management: GAO-08-1164T, September 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Homeland Security: Risk Assessment and Enhanced Oversight Needed to Manage Reliance on Contractors: GAO-08-142T, October 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Homeland Security: Status and Accountability Challenges Associated with the Use of Special DHS Acquisition Authority: GAO-08-471T, February 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Emergency Management: GAO Responses to Post-hearing Questions for the Record: GAO-08-1003R, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Emergency Management: Observations on DHS's Preparedness for Catastrophic Disasters: GAO-08-868T, June 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Federal User Fees: Improvements Could Be Made to Performance Standards and Penalties in USCIS's Service Center Contracts: GAO-08-1170R, September 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

High-Containment Biosafety Laboratories: DHS Lacks Evidence to Conclude That Foot-and-Mouth Disease Research Can Be Done Safely on the U.S. Mainland: GAO-08-821T, May 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Highlights of a Forum Convened by the Comptroller General of the United States: Strengthening the Use of Risk Management Principles in Homeland Security: GAO-08-627SP, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: DHS Has Taken Actions to Strengthen Border Security Programs and Operations, but Challenges Remain: GAO-08-542T, March 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: DHS Improved its Risk-Based Grant Programs' Allocation and Management Methods, But Measuring Programs' Impact on National Capabilities Remains a Challenge: GAO-08-488T, March 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: DHS Risk-Based Grant Methodology Is Reasonable, But Current Version's Measure of Vulnerability is Limited: GAO-08-852, June 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 72 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Federal Efforts Are Helping to Address Some Challenges Faced by State and Local Fusion Centers: GAO-08-636T, April 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Federal Efforts Are Helping to Alleviate Some Challenges Encountered by State and Local Information Fusion Centers: GAO-08-35, October 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 117 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: First Responders' Ability to Detect and Model Hazardous Releases in Urban Areas Is Significantly Limited: GAO-08-180, June 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 79 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Preliminary Observations on the Federal Protective Service's Efforts to Protect Federal Property: GAO-08-476T, February 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Strategic Solution for US-VISIT Program Needs to Be Better Defined, Justified, and Coordinated: GAO-08-361, February 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: The Federal Protective Service Faces Several Challenges That Hamper Its Ability to Protect Federal Facilities: GAO-08-683, June 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: The Federal Protective Service Faces Several Challenges That Raise Concerns About Protection of Federal Facilities: GAO-08-897T, June 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: The Federal Protective Service Faces Several Challenges That Raise Concerns About Protection of Federal Facilities: GAO-08-914T, June 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Initial Results on Availability of Terrorism Insurance in Specific Geographic Markets: GAO-08-919R, July 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Investigative Operations: Use of Covert Testing to Identify Security Vulnerabilities and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse: GAO-08-286T, November 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Maritime Security: Coast Guard Inspections Identify and Correct Facility Deficiencies, but More Analysis Needed of Program's Staffing, Practices, and Data: GAO-08-12, February 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Maritime Security: National Strategy and Supporting Plans Were Generally Well-Developed and Are Being Implemented: GAO-08-672, June 20, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

Maritime Security: One Year Later: A Progress Report on the SAFE Port Act: GAO-08-171T, October 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text

Maritime Security: The SAFE Port Act and Efforts to Secure Our Nation's Seaports: GAO-08-86T, October 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text

Maritime Security: The SAFE Port Act: Status and Implementation One Year Later: GAO-08-126T, October 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text

National Response Framework: FEMA Needs Policies and Procedures to Better Integrate Non-Federal Stakeholders in the Revision Process: GAO-08-768, June 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Detection: Preliminary Observations on the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office's Efforts to Develop a Global Nuclear Detection Architecture: GAO-08-999T, July 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Security: NRC and DHS Need to Take Additional Steps to Better Track and Detect Radioactive Materials: GAO-08-598, June 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Observations on Implementing the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative: GAO-08-274R, December 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Plum Island Animal Disease Center: DHS Has Made Significant Progress Implementing Security Recommendations, but Several Recommendations Remain Open: GAO-08-306R, December 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Risk Management: Strengthening the Use of Risk Management Principles in Homeland Security: GAO-08-904T, June 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Secure Border Initiative Fiscal Year 2008 Expenditure Plan Shows Improvement, but Deficiencies Limit Congressional Oversight and DHS Accountability: GAO-08-739R, June 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 110 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Secure Border Initiative: DHS Needs to Address Significant Risks in Delivering Key Technology Investment: GAO-08-1086, September 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Secure Border Initiative: DHS Needs to Address Significant Risks in Delivering Key Technology Investment: GAO-08-1148T, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Secure Border Initiative: Observations on Deployment Challenges: GAO-08-1141T, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Secure Border Initiative: Observations on Selected Aspects of SBInet Program Implementation: GAO-08-131T, October 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Secure Border Initiative: Observations on the Importance of Applying Lessons Learned to Future Projects: GAO-08-508T, February 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

September 11: HHS Needs to Develop a Plan That Incorporates Lessons from the Responder Health Programs: GAO-08-610, May 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Status of Selected Aspects of the Coast Guard's Deepwater Program: GAO-08-270R, March 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Supply Chain Security: CBP Works with International Entities to Promote Global Customs Security Standards and Initiatives, but Challenges Remain: GAO-08-538, August 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text

Supply Chain Security: Challenges to Scanning 100 Percent of U.S.-Bound Cargo Containers: GAO-08-533T, June 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Supply Chain Security: Examinations of High-Risk Cargo at Foreign Seaports Have Increased, but Improved Data Collection and Performance Measures Are Needed: GAO-08-187, January 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Supply Chain Security: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Has Enhanced Its Partnership with Import Trade Sectors, but Challenges Remain in Verifying Security Practices: GAO-08-240, April 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

TSA's Explosives Detection Canine Program: Status of Increasing Number of Explosives Detection Canine Teams: GAO-08-933R, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text

Terrorism Insurance: Status of Efforts by Policyholders to Obtain Coverage: GAO-08-1057, September 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Terrorist Watch List Screening: Opportunities Exist to Enhance Management Oversight, Reduce Vulnerabilities in Agency Screening Processes, and Expand Use of the List: GAO-08-110, October 11, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 84 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Terrorist Watch List Screening: Recommendations to Enhance Management Oversight, Reduce Potential Screening Vulnerabilities, and Expand Use of the List: GAO-08-194T, October 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Terrorist Watch List Screening: Recommendations to Promote a Comprehensive and Coordinated Approach to Terrorist-Related Screening: GAO-08-253T, November 8, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation Security Administration's Processes for Designating and Releasing Sensitive Security Information: GAO-08-232R, November 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation Security: TSA Has Developed a Risk-Based Covert Testing Program, but Could Better Mitigate Aviation Security Vulnerabilities Identified Through Covert Tests: GAO-08-958, August 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Transportation Security: TSA Has Made Progress in Implementing the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Program, but Challenges Remain: GAO-08-133T, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Various Issues Led to the Termination of the United States-Canada Shared Border Management Pilot Project: GAO-08-1038R, September 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Visa Waiver Program: Limitations with Department of Homeland Security's Plan to Verify Departure of Foreign Nationals: GAO-08-458T, February 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

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Housing

Housing Government-Sponsored Enterprises: A Single Regulator Will Better Ensure Safety and Soundness and Mission Achievement: GAO-08-563T, March 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Information on Recent Default and Foreclosure Trends for Home Mortgages and Associated Economic and Market Developments: GAO-08-78R, October 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text

Project-Based Rental Assistance: HUD Should Streamline Its Processes to Ensure Timely Housing Assistance Payments: GAO-08-199T, October 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

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Income Security

America's Fiscal Future and Retirement Security: GAO-08-236CG, October 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text

Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Guidance Needed to Better Inform Plans of the Challenges and Risks of Investing in Hedge Funds and Private Equity: GAO-08-692, August 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defined Benefit Pensions: Plan Freezes Affect Millions of Participants and May Pose Retirement Income Challenges: GAO-08-817, July 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text

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

Federal Disability Programs: More Strategic Coordination Could Help Overcome Challenges to Needed Transformation: GAO-08-635, May 20, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Pensions: Judicial Survivors' Annuities System Costs: GAO-08-1104, September 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Individual Retirement Accounts: Government Actions Could Encourage More Employers to Offer IRAs to Employees: GAO-08-890T, June 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Individual Retirement Accounts: Government Actions Could Encourage More Employers to Offer IRAs to Employees: GAO-08-590, June 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Office of Personnel Management: Improvements Needed to Ensure Successful Retirement Systems Modernization: GAO-08-345, January 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

PBGC Assets: Implementation of New Investment Policy Will Need Stronger Board Oversight: GAO-08-667, July 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation: A More Strategic Approach Could Improve Human Capital Management: GAO-08-624, June 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation: Improvements Needed to Address Financial and Management Challenges: GAO-08-1162T, September 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation: Need for Improved Oversight Persists: GAO-08-1062, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation: Some Steps Have Been Taken to Improve Contracting, but a More Strategic Approach is Needed: GAO-08-871, August 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Private Pensions: 401(k) Plan Participants and Sponsors Need Better Information on Fees: GAO-08-95T, October 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Private Pensions: Fulfilling Fiduciary Obligations Can Present Challenges for 401(k) Plan Sponsors: GAO-08-774, July 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text

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

Private Pensions: Information That Sponsors and Participants Need to Understand 401(k) Plan Fees: GAO-08-222T, October 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Private Pensions: Low Defined Contribution Plan Savings May Pose Challenges to Retirement Security, Especially for Many Low-Income Workers: GAO-08-8, November 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text

Retirement Security: Women Face Challenges in Ensuring Financial Security in Retirement: GAO-08-105, October 11, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 93 pages) Accessible Text

SSA Disability Representatives: Fee Payment Changes Show Promise, but Eligibility Criteria and Representative Overpayments Require Further Monitoring: GAO-08-5, October 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Social Security Administration Field Offices: Reduced Workforce Faces Challenges as Baby Boomers Retire: GAO-08-737T, May 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Social Security Administration: Policies and Procedures Were in Place over MMA Spending, but Some Instances of Noncompliance Occurred: GAO-07-986, August 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Social Security Disability: Better Planning, Management, and Evaluation Could Help Address Backlogs: GAO-08-40, December 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 88 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Social Security Disability: Management Controls Needed to Strengthen Demonstration Projects: GAO-08-1053, September 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Social Security Reform: Issues for Disability and Dependent Benefits: GAO-08-26, October 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Social Security: Issues Regarding the Coverage of Public Employees: GAO-08-248T, November 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

State and Local Government Pension Plans: Current Structure and Funded Status: GAO-08-983T, July 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

State and Local Government Retiree Benefits: Current Funded Status of Pension and Health Benefits: GAO-08-223, January 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

State and Local Government Retiree Benefits: Current Status of Benefit Structures, Protections, and Fiscal Outlook for Funding Future Costs: GAO-07-1156, September 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages) Accessible Text

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Information Management

Bureau of the Public Debt: Areas for Improvement in Information Security Controls: GAO-08-625R, May 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Further Efforts Needed to Integrate Planning for and Response to Disruptions on Converged Voice and Data Networks: GAO-08-607, June 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Sector-Specific Plans' Coverage of Key Cyber Security Elements Varies: GAO-08-64T, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Sector-Specific Plans' Coverage of Key Cyber Security Elements Varies: GAO-08-113, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Disability Programs: Coordination Could Facilitate Better Data Collection to Assess the Status of People with Disabilities: GAO-08-872T, June 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM): Exposure Draft: GAO-08-1029G, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 611 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Records: Agencies Face Challenges in Managing E-Mail: GAO-08-699T, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Records: National Archives and Selected Agencies Need to Strengthen E-Mail Management: GAO-08-742, June 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Freedom of Information Act: Agencies Are Making Progress in Reducing Backlog, but Additional Guidance Is Needed: GAO-08-344, March 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 82 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Health Information Technology: HHS Has Taken Important Steps to Address Privacy Principles and Challenges, Although More Work Remains: GAO-08-1138, September 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Management: Challenges in Implementing an Electronic Records Archive: GAO-08-738T, May 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Information Management: The National Archives and Records Administration's Fiscal Year 2008 Expenditure Plan: GAO-08-1105, September 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: Although Progress Reported, Federal Agencies Need to Resolve Significant Deficiencies: GAO-08-496T, February 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Information Security: FDIC Sustains Progress but Needs to Improve Configuration Management of Key Financial Systems: GAO-08-564, May 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: Federal Agency Efforts to Encrypt Sensitive Information Are Under Way, but Work Remains: GAO-08-525, June 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: IRS Needs to Address Pervasive Weaknesses: GAO-08-211, January 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: Progress Reported, but Weaknesses at Federal Agencies Persist: GAO-08-571T, March 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages)

Information Security: Protecting Personally Identifiable Information: GAO-08-343, January 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Information Security: Securities and Exchange Commission Needs to Continue to Improve Its Program: GAO-08-280, February 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: Selected Departments Need to Address Challenges in Implementing Statutory Requirements: GAO-07-528, August 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: TVA Needs to Address Weaknesses in Control Systems and Networks: GAO-08-526, May 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: TVA Needs to Enhance Security of Critical Infrastructure Control Systems and Networks: GAO-08-775T, May 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Information Sharing Environment: Definition of the Results to Be Achieved in Improving Terrorism-Related Information Sharing Is Needed to Guide Implementation and Assess Progress: GAO-08-492, June 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Sharing: Definition of the Results to Be Achieved in Terrorism-Related Information Sharing Is Needed to Guide Implementation and Assess Progress: GAO-08-637T, July 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: Agriculture Needs to Strengthen Management Practices for Stabilizing and Modernizing Its Farm Program Delivery Systems: GAO-08-657, May 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Technology: Census Bureau Needs to Improve Its Risk Management of Decennial Systems: GAO-08-259T, December 11, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: Census Bureau Needs to Improve Its Risk Management of Decennial Systems: GAO-08-79, October 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Technology: DOD and VA Have Increased Their Sharing of Health Information, but Further Actions Are Needed: GAO-08-1158T, September 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: FBI Is Implementing Key Acquisition Methods on Its New Case Management System, but Related Agencywide Guidance Needs to Be Improved: GAO-08-1014, September 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Technology: Federal Laws, Regulations, and Mandatory Standards to Securing Private Sector Information Technology Systems and Data in Critical Infrastructure Sectors: GAO-08-1075R, September 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: Improvements for Acquisition of Customs Trade Processing System Continue, but Further Efforts Needed to Avoid More Cost and Schedule Shortfalls: GAO-08-46, October 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 123 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Technology: OMB and Agencies Need to Improve Planning, Management, and Oversight of Projects Totaling Billions of Dollars: GAO-08-1051T, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: Significant Problems of Critical Automation Program Contribute to Risks Facing 2010 Census: GAO-08-550T, March 5, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: Treasury Needs to Better Define and Implement Its Earned Value Management Policy: GAO-08-951, September 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Technology: VA Has Taken Important Steps to Centralize Control of Its Resources, but Effectiveness Depends on Additional Planned Actions: GAO-08-449T, February 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: VA and DOD Continue to Expand Sharing of Medical Information, but Still Lack Comprehensive Electronic Medical Records: GAO-08-207T, October 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Internet Infrastructure: Challenges in Developing a Public/Private Recovery Plan: GAO-08-212T, October 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Privacy: Congress Should Consider Alternatives for Strengthening Protection of Personally Identifiable Information: GAO-08-795T, June 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Privacy: Government Use of Data from Information Resellers Could Include Better Protections: GAO-08-543T, March 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

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International Affairs

Afghanistan Reconstruction: Progress Made in Constructing Roads, but Assessments for Determining Impact and a Sustainable Maintenance Program Are Needed: GAO-08-689, July 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Afghanistan Security: Further Congressional Action May Be Needed to Ensure Completion of a Detailed Plan to Develop and Sustain Capable Afghan National Security Forces: GAO-08-661, June 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Afghanistan Security: U.S. Efforts to Develop Capable Afghan Police Forces Face Challenges and Need a Coordinated, Detailed Plan to Help Ensure Accountability: GAO-08-883T, June 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

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

American Samoa: Issues Associated with Potential Changes to the Current System for Adjudicating Matters of Federal Law: GAO-08-655, June 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 117 pages) Accessible Text

Antidumping and Countervailing Duties: Congress and Agencies Should Take Additional Steps to Reduce Substantial Shortfalls in Duty Collection: GAO-08-391, March 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Border Security: State Department Expects to Meet Projected Surge in Demand for Visas and Passports in Mexico: GAO-08-931T, June 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Border Security: State Department Is Taking Steps to Meet Projected Surge in Demand for Visas and Passports in Mexico: GAO-08-1006, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Border Security: State Department Should Plan for Potentially Significant Staffing and Facilities Shortfalls Caused by Changes in the Visa Waiver Program: GAO-08-623, May 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Broadcasting to Cuba: Weaknesses in Contracting Practices Reduced Visibility into Selected Award Decisions: GAO-08-764, July 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Combating Terrorism: Actions Needed to Enhance Implementation of Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: GAO-08-860, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Combating Terrorism: Guidance for State Department's Antiterrorism Assistance Program Is Limited and State Does Not Systematically Assess Outcomes: GAO-08-875T, June 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Combating Terrorism: Increased Oversight and Accountability Needed over Pakistan Reimbursement Claims for Coalition Support Funds: GAO-08-806, June 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Combating Terrorism: Law Enforcement Agencies Lack Directives to Assist Foreign Nations: GAO-08-144T, October 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Combating Terrorism: State Department's Antiterrorism Program Needs Improved Guidance and More Systematic Assessments of Outcomes: GAO-08-336, February 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Combating Terrorism: The United States Lacks Comprehensive Plan to Destroy the Terrorist Threat and Close the Safe Haven in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas: GAO-08-622, April 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Combating Terrorism: U.S. Efforts to Address the Terrorist Threat in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas Require a Comprehensive Plan and Continued Oversight: GAO-08-820T, May 20, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

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

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: Managing Potential Economic Impact of Applying U.S. Immigration Law Requires Coordinated Federal Decisions and Additional Data: GAO-08-791, August 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 133 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: Pending Legislation Would Apply U.S. Immigration Law to the CNMI with a Transition Period: GAO-08-466, March 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 111 pages) Accessible Text

Compact of Free Association: Micronesia Faces Challenges to Achieving Compact Goals: GAO-08-859T, June 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Compact of Free Association: Palau's Use of and Accountability for U.S. Assistance and Prospects for Economic Self-Sufficiency: GAO-08-732, June 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 100 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Compact of Free Association: U.S. Assistance to Palau, Accountability Over Assistance Provided, and Palau's Prospects For Economic Self-Sufficiency: GAO-08-858T, June 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Department of State: Human Capital Strategy Does Not Recognize Foreign Assistance Responsibilities: GAO-07-1153, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Developing Countries: U.S. Financing for Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative Currently Experiencing a Shortfall: GAO-08-888R, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Drug Control: Cooperation with Many Major Drug Transit Countries Has Improved, but Better Performance Reporting and Sustainability Plans Are Needed: GAO-08-784, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Economic Sanctions: Agencies Face Competing Priorities in Enforcing the U.S. Embargo on Cuba: GAO-08-80, November 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 96 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Embassy Security: Upgrades Have Enhanced Security, but Site Conditions Prevent Full Adherence to Standards: GAO-08-162, January 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Export Controls: State and Commerce Have Not Taken Basic Steps to Better Ensure U.S. Interests Are Protected: GAO-08-710T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Export Promotion: Export-Import Bank Has Met Target for Small Business Financing Share: GAO-08-419T, January 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Export Promotion: The Export-Import Bank's Financing of Dual-Use Exports: GAO-08-1182R, September 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 3 pages) Accessible Text

Export-Import Bank: Improvements Needed in Assessment of Economic Impact: GAO-07-1071, September 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Food Insecurity Persists in Sub-Saharan Africa despite Efforts to Halve Hunger by 2015: GAO-08-1007R, July 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Force Structure: Preliminary Observations on the Progress and Challenges Associated with Establishing the U.S. Africa Command: GAO-08-947T, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Foreign Assistance: Multiple Challenges Hinder the Efficiency and Effectiveness of U.S. Food Aid: GAO-08-83T, October 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Foreign Investment: Laws and Policies Regulating Foreign Investment in 10 Countries: GAO-08-320, February 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 110 pages) Accessible Text

Highlights of a Forum Convened by the Comptroller General of the United States: Enhancing U.S. Partnerships in Countering Transnational Terrorism: GAO-08-887SP, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Human Rights: U.S. Government's Efforts to Address Alleged Abuse of Household Workers by Foreign Diplomats with Immunity Could Be Strengthened: GAO-08-892, July 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Intellectual Property: Leadership and Accountability Needed to Strengthen Federal Protection and Enforcement: GAO-08-921T, June 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Intellectual Property: Risk and Enforcement Challenges: GAO-08-177T, October 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Intellectual Property: U.S. Trade Policy Guidance on WTO Declaration on Access to Medicines May Need Clarification: GAO-07-1198, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

International Food Security: Insufficient Efforts by Host Governments and Donors Threaten Progress to Halve Hunger in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2015: GAO-08-680, May 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 96 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

International Trade: An Analysis of Free Trade Agreements and Congressional and Private Sector Consultations under Trade Promotion Authority: GAO-08-59, November 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 97 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

International Trade: An Overview of Use of U.S. Trade Preference Programs by Beneficiaries and U.S. Administrative Reviews: GAO-07-1209, September 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 80 pages) Accessible Text

International Trade: The United States Needs an Integrated Approach to Trade Preference Programs: GAO-08-907T, June 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

International Trade: U.S. Trade Preference Programs Provide Important Benefits, but a More Integrated Approach Would Better Ensure Programs Meet Shared Goals: GAO-08-443, March 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 100 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Iran Sanctions: Impact in Furthering U.S. Objectives Is Unclear and Should Be Reviewed: GAO-08-58, December 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Iraq Reconstruction: Better Data Needed to Assess Iraq's Budget Execution: GAO-08-153, January 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Millennium Challenge Corporation: Analysis of Compact Development and Future Obligations and Current Disbursements of Compact Assistance: GAO-08-577R, April 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Millennium Challenge Corporation: Independent Reviews and Consistent Approaches Will Strengthen Projections of Program Impact: GAO-08-730, June 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Millennium Challenge Corporation: Summary Fact Sheets for 11 Compacts Entered into Force: GAO-08-1145R, September 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text

NATO Enlargement: Reports on Albania and Croatia Respond to Senate Requirements, but Analysis of Financial Burdens Is Incomplete: GAO-08-1165R, September 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nonproliferation: U.S. Efforts to Combat Nuclear Networks Need Better Data on Proliferation Risks and Program Results: GAO-08-21, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Nonproliferation: DOE Needs to Reassess Its Program to Assist Weapons Scientists in Russia and Other Countries: GAO-08-434T, January 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Nuclear Nonproliferation: DOE's Program to Assist Weapons Scientists in Russia and Other Countries Needs to Be Reassessed: GAO-08-189, December 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 84 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Peacekeeping: Thousands Trained but United States Is Unlikely to Complete All Activities by 2010 and Some Improvements Are Needed: GAO-08-754, June 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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

Rebuilding Iraq: International Donor Pledges for Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq: GAO-08-365R, December 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: GAO Audits and Key Oversight Issues: GAO-08-231T, October 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Progress Report: Some Gains Made, Updated Strategy Needed: GAO-08-1021T, July 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Progress Report: Some Gains Made, Updated Strategy Needed: GAO-08-837, June 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 94 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Somalia: Several Challenges Limit U.S. and International Stabilization, Humanitarian, and Development Efforts: GAO-08-351, February 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Stabilization and Reconstruction: Actions Are Needed to Develop a Planning and Coordination Framework and Establish the Civilian Reserve Corps: GAO-08-39, November 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Stabilization and Reconstruction: Actions Needed to Improve Governmentwide Planning and Capabilities for Future Operations: GAO-08-228T, October 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Actions Needed to Address Inadequate Accountability over U.S. Efforts and Investments: GAO-08-568T, March 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Revenues, Expenditures, and Surplus: GAO-08-1144T, September 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Revenues, Expenditures, and Surplus: GAO-08-1031, August 5, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text

Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Serious Challenges Confront U.S. Efforts to Build the Capacity of Iraqi Ministries: GAO-08-124T, October 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: U.S. Ministry Capacity Development Efforts Need an Overall Integrated Strategy to Guide Efforts and Manage Risk: GAO-08-117, October 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

State Department: Comprehensive Strategy Needed to Improve Passport Operations: GAO-08-891, July 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

State Department: Evacuation Planning and Preparations for Overseas Posts Can Be Improved: GAO-08-23, October 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

State Department: Survey of Overseas Posts' Emergency Action Committees on Planning, Preparing for, and Conducting Evacuations (GAO-08-24SP), an E-supplement to GAO-08-23: GAO-08-24SP, October 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text

State Department: Transparent Cost Estimates Needed to Support Passport Execution Fee Decisions: GAO-08-63, October 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

The Democratic Republic of the Congo: Major Challenges Impede Efforts to Achieve U.S. Policy Objectives; Systematic Assessment of Progress Is Needed: GAO-08-562T, March 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

The Democratic Republic of the Congo: Systematic Assessment Is Needed to Determine Agencies' Progress toward U.S. Policy Objectives: GAO-08-188, December 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S.-China Trade: USTR's China Compliance Reports and Plans Could Be Improved: GAO-08-405, April 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

USAID Acquisition and Assistance: Actions Needed to Develop and Implement a Strategic Workforce Plan: GAO-08-1059, September 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

United Nations Peacekeeping: Lines of Authority for Field Procurment Remain Unclear, but Reforms Have Addressed Some Issues: GAO-08-1094, September 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text

United Nations: Management Reforms and Operational Issues: GAO-08-246T, January 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

United Nations: Progress on Management Reform Efforts Has Varied: GAO-08-84, November 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

United Nations: Renovation Schedule Accelerated after Delays, but Risks Remain in Key Areas: GAO-08-513R, April 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Visa Waiver Program: Actions Are Needed to Improve Management of the Expansion Process, and to Assess and Mitigate Program Risks: GAO-08-1142T, September 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Visa Waiver Program: Actions Are Needed to Improve Management of the Expansion Process, and to Assess and Mitigate Program Risks: GAO-08-967, September 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Justice and Law Enforcement

American Samoa: Issues Associated with Some Federal Court Options: GAO-08-1124T, September 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text

Bureau of Justice Statistics Funding to States to Improve Criminal Records: GAO-08-898R, July 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Convicted Sex Offenders: Factors That Could Affect the Successful Implementation of Driver's License-Related Processes to Encourage Registration and Enhance Monitoring: GAO-08-116, January 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text

Cost of Prisons: Bureau of Prisons Needs Better Data to Assess Alternatives for Acquiring Low and Minimum Security Facilities: GAO-08-6, October 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Drug Control: U.S. Assistance Has Helped Mexican Counternarcotics Efforts, but the Flow of Illicit Drugs into the United States Remains High: GAO-08-215T, October 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Immigration Benefits: Internal Controls for Adjudicating Humanitarian Parole Cases Are Generally Effective, but Some Can Be Strengthened: GAO-08-282, February 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Immigration Benefits: Seventeenth Report Required by the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998: GAO-08-267R, November 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

Immigration Enforcement: ICE Could Improve Controls to Help Guide Alien Removal Decision Making: GAO-08-67, October 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005: Agencies Have Implemented Some, but Not All of the Act's Requirements: GAO-08-862, August 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Internet Sales: Undercover Purchases on eBay and Craigslist Reveal a Market for Sensitive and Stolen U.S. Military Items: GAO-08-644T, April 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

Potential Effect of Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act on Child Support Payments Cannot Be Determined because Data Needed for Study Are Not Available: GAO-08-148R, October 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Prison Construction: Clear Communication on the Accuracy of Cost Estimates and Project Changes is Needed: GAO-08-634, May 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Asylum System: Agencies Have Taken Actions to Help Ensure Quality in the Asylum Adjudication Process, but Challenges Remain: GAO-08-935, September 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 161 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Asylum System: Significant Variation Existed in Asylum Outcomes across Immigration Courts and Judges: GAO-08-940, September 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 137 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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National Defense

Air Force Procurement: Aerial Refueling Tanker Protest: GAO-08-991T, July 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Army Corps of Engineers: Known Performance Issues with New Orleans Drainage Canal Pumps Have Been Addressed, but Guidance on Future Contracts Is Needed: GAO-08-288, December 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Army Working Capital Fund: Actions Needed to Reduce Carryover at Army Depots: GAO-08-714, July 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Ballistic Missile Defense: Actions Needed to Improve Process for Identifying and Addressing Combatant Command Priorities: GAO-08-740, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Best Practices: Increased Focus on Requirements and Oversight Needed to Improve DOD's Acquisition Environment and Weapon System Quality: GAO-08-294, February 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Business Systems Modernization: Air Force Needs to Fully Define Policies and Procedures for Institutionally Managing Investments: GAO-08-52, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Business Systems Modernization: Department of the Navy Needs to Establish Management Structure and Fully Define Policies and Procedures for Institutionally Managing Investments: GAO-08-53, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Chemical Demilitarization: Additional Management Actions Needed to Meet Key Performance Goals of DOD's Chemical Demilitarization Program: GAO-08-134, December 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 93 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Chemical and Biological Defense: DOD and VA Need to Improve Efforts to Identify and Notify Individuals Potentially Exposed during Chemical and Biological Tests: GAO-08-366, February 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Business Systems Modernization: Important Management Controls Being Implemented on Major Navy Program, but Improvements Needed in Key Areas: GAO-08-896, September 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Business Systems Modernization: Key Marine Corps System Acquisition Needs to Be Better Justified, Defined, and Managed: GAO-08-822, July 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Business Systems Modernization: Key Navy Programs' Compliance with DOD's Federated Business Enterprise Architecture Needs to Be Adequately Demonstrated: GAO-08-972, August 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Business Systems Modernization: Military Departments Need to Strengthen Management of Enterprise Architecture Programs: GAO-08-519, May 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text

DOD Business Systems Modernization: Planned Investment in Navy Program to Create Cashless Shipboard Environment Needs to Be Justified and Better Managed: GAO-08-922, September 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 70 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Business Systems Modernization: Progress in Establishing Corporate Management Controls Needs to Be Replicated Within Military Departments: GAO-08-705, May 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text

DOD Business Transformation: Air Force's Current Approach Increases Risk That Asset Visibility Goals and Transformation Priorities Will Not Be Achieved: GAO-08-866, August 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Health Care: Mental Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Screening Efforts Implemented, but Consistent Pre-Deployment Medical Record Review Policies Needed: GAO-08-615, May 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Personnel Clearances: DOD Faces Multiple Challenges in Its Efforts to Improve Clearance Processes for Industry Personnel: GAO-08-470T, February 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

DOD Personnel Clearances: Improved Annual Reporting Would Enable More Informed Congressional Oversight: GAO-08-350, February 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Personnel Clearances: Questions for the Record Related to the Quality and Timeliness of Clearances: GAO-08-580R, March 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

DOD Pharmacy Benefits Program: Reduced Pharmacy Costs Resulting from the Uniform Formulary and Manufacturer Rebates: GAO-08-172R, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

DOD Pharmacy Program: Continued Efforts Needed to Reduce Growth in Spending at Retail Pharmacies: GAO-08-327, April 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Systems Modernization: Maintaining Effective Communication Is Needed to Help Ensure the Army's Successful Deployment of the Defense Integrated Military Human Resources System: GAO-08-927R, September 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DOD Transformation Challenges and Opportunities: GAO-08-323CG, November 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: 2009 Is a Critical Juncture for the Army's Future Combat System: GAO-08-408, March 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: 2009 Review of Future Combat System Is Critical to Program's Direction: GAO-08-638T, April 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: A Knowledge-Based Funding Approach Could Improve Major Weapon System Program Outcomes: GAO-08-619, July 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Assessment of DOD Efforts to Enhance Missile Defense Capabilities and Oversight: GAO-08-506T, February 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: Assessment of Progress Made on Block 2006 Missile Defense Capabilities and Oversight: GAO-08-608T, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs: GAO-08-467SP, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 205 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: Better Weapon Program Outcomes Require Discipline, Accountability, and Fundamental Changes in the Acquisition Environment: GAO-08-782T, June 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: Cost to Deliver Zumwalt-Class Destroyers Likely to Exceed Budget: GAO-08-804, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: DOD's Increased Reliance on Service Contractors Exacerbates Long-standing Challenges: GAO-08-621T, January 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: DOD's Practices and Processes for Multiyear Procurement Should Be Improved: GAO-08-298, February 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: DOD's Requirements Determination Process Has Not Been Effective in Prioritizing Joint Capabilities: GAO-08-1060, September 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Department of Defense Actions on Program Manager Empowerment and Accountability: GAO-08-62R, November 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: Department of Defense Needs Framework for Balancing Investments in Tactical Radios: GAO-08-877, August 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Departmentwide Direction Is Needed for Implementation of the Anti-tamper Policy: GAO-08-91, January 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Fundamental Changes Are Needed to Improve Weapon Program Outcomes: GAO-08-1159T, September 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: Overcoming Challenges Key to Capitalizing on Mine Countermeasures Capabilities: GAO-08-13, October 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Progress Made in Fielding Missile Defense, but Program Is Short of Meeting Goals: GAO-08-448, March 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 96 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Results of Annual Assessment of DOD Weapon Programs: GAO-08-674T, April 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: Significant Challenges Ahead in Developing and Demonstrating Future Combat System's Network and Software: GAO-08-409, March 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Sound Business Case Needed to Implement Missile Defense Agency's Targets Program: GAO-08-1113, September 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Status of the Expeditionary Fire Support System: GAO-08-331R, December 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: Termination Costs Are Generally Not a Compelling Reason to Continue Programs or Contracts That Otherwise Warrant Ending: GAO-08-379, March 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Zumwalt-Class Destroyer Program Emblematic of Challenges Facing Navy Shipbuilding: GAO-08-1061T, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Budget: Independent Review Is Needed to Ensure DOD's Use of Cost Estimating Tool for Contingency Operations Follows Best Practices: GAO-08-982, September 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Business Transformation: A Full-time Chief Management Officer with a Term Appointment Is Needed at DOD to Maintain Continuity of Effort and Achieve Sustainable Success: GAO-08-132T, October 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Business Transformation: Sustaining Progress Requires Continuity of Leadership and an Integrated Approach: GAO-08-462T, February 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Contracting: Additional Personal Conflict of Interest Safeguards Needed for Certain DOD Contractor Employees: GAO-08-169, March 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Contracting: Army Case Study Delineates Concerns with Use of Contractors as Contract Specialists: GAO-08-360, March 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Contracting: Contract Risk a Key Factor in Assessing Excessive Pass-Through Charges: GAO-08-269, January 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Contracting: Post-Government Employment of Former DOD Officials Needs Greater Transparency: GAO-08-485, May 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Contracting: Progress Made in Implementing Defense Base Act Requirements, but Complete Information on Costs Is Lacking: GAO-08-772T, May 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Contracts: Contracting for Military Food Services under the Randolph-Sheppard and Javits-Wagner-O'Day Programs: GAO-08-3, October 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Critical Infrastructure: Adherence to Guidance Would Improve DOD's Approach to Identifying and Assuring the Availability of Critical Transportation Assets: GAO-08-851, August 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Critical Infrastructure: DOD's Risk Analysis of Its Critical Infrastructure Omits Highly Sensitive Assets: GAO-08-373R, April 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Health Care: DOD Needs to Address the Expected Benefits, Costs, and Risks for Its Newly Approved Medical Command Structure: GAO-08-122, October 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Health Care: Oversight of Military Services' Post-Deployment Health Reassessment Completion Rates Is Limited: GAO-08-1025R, September 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Infrastructure: Army and Marine Corps Grow the Force Construction Projects Generally Support the Initiative: GAO-08-375, March 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Infrastructure: Continued Management Attention Is Needed to Support Installation Facilities and Operations: GAO-08-502, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Infrastructure: DOD Funding for Infrastructure and Road Improvements Surrounding Growth Installations: GAO-08-602R, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Infrastructure: High-Level Leadership Needed to Help Communities Address Challenges Caused by DOD-Related Growth: GAO-08-665, June 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Infrastructure: NORAD and USNORTHCOM Need to Reevaluate Vulnerabilities Associated with Moving the NORAD Command Center from Cheyenne Mountain to Peterson Air Force Base, and to Acknowledge Acceptance of the Risks: GAO-08-1054R, September 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Infrastructure: Opportunity to Improve the Timeliness of Future Overseas Planning Reports and Factors Affecting the Master Planning Effort for the Military Buildup on Guam: GAO-08-1005, September 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Infrastructure: Planning Efforts for the Proposed Military Buildup on Guam Are in Their Initial Stages, with Many Challenges Yet to Be Addressed: GAO-08-722T, May 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Infrastructure: Realignment of Air Force Special Operations Command Units to Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico: GAO-08-244R, January 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Infrastructure: Services' Use of Land Use Planning Authorities: GAO-08-850, July 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Logistics: Army Has Not Fully Planned or Budgeted for the Reconstitution of Its Afloat Prepositioned Stocks: GAO-08-257R, February 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Logistics: Navy Needs to Develop and Implement a Plan to Ensure That Voyage Repairs Are Available to Ships Operating near Guam when Needed: GAO-08-427, May 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Logistics: The Army Needs to Implement an Effective Management and Oversight Plan for the Equipment Maintenance Contract in Kuwait: GAO-08-316R, January 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Management: Assessment of the Reorganization of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy: GAO-08-830R, May 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Management: DOD Needs to Establish Clear Goals and Objectives, Guidance, and a Designated Budget to Manage Its Biometrics Activities: GAO-08-1065, September 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Management: DOD Needs to Reexamine Its Extensive Reliance on Contractors and Continue to Improve Management and Oversight: GAO-08-572T, March 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Management: More Transparency Needed over the Financial and Human Capital Operations of the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization: GAO-08-342, March 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Management: Observations on DOD's FY 2009 Budget Request for Corrosion Prevention and Control: GAO-08-663R, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Management: Overarching Organizational Framework Could Improve DOD's Management of Energy Reduction Efforts for Military Operations: GAO-08-523T, March 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Management: Overarching Organizational Framework Needed to Guide and Oversee Energy Reduction Efforts for Military Operations: GAO-08-426, March 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Space Activities: DOD Needs to Further Clarify the Operationally Responsive Space Concept and Plan to Integrate and Support Future Satellites: GAO-08-831, July 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Trade: Clarification and More Comprehensive Oversight of Export Exemptions Certified by DOD Are Needed: GAO-07-1103, September 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Trade: State Department Needs to Conduct Assessments to Identify and Address Inefficiencies and Challenges in the Arms Export Process: GAO-08-89, November 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Transportation: DOD Should Ensure that the Final Size and Mix of Airlift Force Study Plan Includes Sufficient Detail to Meet the Terms of the Law and Inform Decision Makers: GAO-08-704R, April 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Travel System: Overview of Prior Reported Challenges Faced by DOD in Implementation and Utilization: GAO-08-649T, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Travel System: Validity of Travel Payments Statistical Sampling in Question: GAO-08-444R, March 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Defense Pilot Authority for Acquiring Information Technology Services under OMB Circular A-76: GAO-08-753R, May 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Defense: Observations on the National Industrial Security Program: GAO-08-695T, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Depot Maintenance: DOD's Report to Congress on Its Public-Private Partnerships at Its Centers of Industrial and Technical Excellence (CITEs) Is Not Complete and Additional Information Would Be Useful: GAO-08-902R, July 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Depot Maintenance: Issues and Options for Reporting on Military Depots: GAO-08-761R, May 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Force Structure--Need for Greater Transparency for the Army's Grow the Force Initiative Funding Plan: GAO-08-354R, January 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Force Structure: Better Management Controls Are Needed to Oversee the Army's Modular Force and Expansion Initiatives and Improve Accountability for Results: GAO-08-145, December 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Force Structure: Restructuring and Rebuilding the Army Will Cost Billions of Dollars for Equipment but the Total Cost Is Uncertain: GAO-08-669T, April 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Force Structure: Ship Rotational Crewing Initiatives Would Benefit from Top-Level Leadership, Navy-wide Guidance, Comprehensive Analysis, and Improved Lessons-Learned Sharing: GAO-08-418, May 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Global War on Terrorism: DOD Needs to Take Action to Encourage Fiscal Discipline and Optimize the Use of Tools Intended to Improve GWOT Cost Reporting: GAO-08-68, November 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense: GAO-08-1128R, September 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense: GAO-08-853R, June 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense: GAO-08-557R, March 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense: GAO-08-423R, January 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Defense: Steps Have Been Taken to Improve U.S. Northern Command's Coordination with States and the National Guard Bureau, but Gaps Remain: GAO-08-252, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Defense: U.S. Northern Command Has Made Progress but Needs to Address Force Allocation, Readiness Tracking Gaps, and Other Issues: GAO-08-251, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Enhanced National Guard Readiness for Civil Support Missions May Depend on DOD's Implementation of the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act: GAO-08-311, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Human Capital: DOD Needs to Improve Implementation of and Address Employee Concerns about Its National Security Personnel System: GAO-08-773, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 84 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Improvement Continues in DOD's Reporting on Sustainable Ranges, but Opportunities Exist to Improve Its Range Assessments and Comprehensive Plan: GAO-08-10R, October 11, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance: DOD Can Better Assess and Integrate ISR Capabilities and Oversee Development of Future ISR Requirements: GAO-08-374, March 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Joint Strike Fighter: Impact of Recent Decisions on Program Risks: GAO-08-569T, March 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Joint Strike Fighter: Recent Decisions by DOD Add to Program Risks: GAO-08-388, March 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Limitations in DOD's Evaluation Plan for EEO Complaint Pilot Program Hinder Determination of Pilot Results: GAO-08-387R, February 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Los Alamos National Laboratory: Long-Term Strategies Needed to Improve Security and Management Oversight: GAO-08-694, June 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 70 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Maritime Security: Federal Efforts Needed to Address Challenges in Preventing and Responding to Terrorist Attacks on Energy Commodity Tankers: GAO-08-141, December 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 112 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Base Realignments and Closures: Army Is Developing Plans to Transfer Functions from Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, but Challenges Remain: GAO-08-1010R, August 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Military Base Realignments and Closures: Cost Estimates Have Increased and Are Likely to Continue to Evolve: GAO-08-159, December 11, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Base Realignments and Closures: Estimated Costs Have Increased and Estimated Savings Have Decreased: GAO-08-341T, December 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Military Base Realignments and Closures: Higher Costs and Lower Savings Projected for Implementing Two Key Supply-Related BRAC Recommendations: GAO-08-315, March 5, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Base Realignments and Closures: Impact of Terminating, Relocating, or Outsourcing the Services of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology: GAO-08-20, November 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Base Realignments and Closures: Transfer of Supply, Storage, and Distribution Functions from Military Services to Defense Logistics Agency: GAO-08-121R, October 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

Military Construction: Kaiserslautern Military Community Center Project Continues to Experience Problems: GAO-08-923T, June 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Military Disability System: Increased Supports for Servicemembers and Better Pilot Planning Could Improve the Disability Evaluation Process: GAO-08-1137, September 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Health Care: Cost Data Indicate That TRICARE Reserve Select Premiums Exceeded the Costs of Providing Program Benefits: GAO-08-104, December 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Operations: Actions Needed to Better Guide Project Selection for Commander's Emergency Response Program and Improve Oversight in Iraq: GAO-08-736R, June 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Operations: DOD Needs to Address Contract Oversight and Quality Assurance Issues for Contracts Used to Support Contingency Operations: GAO-08-1087, September 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Operations: Implementation of Existing Guidance and Other Actions Needed to Improve DOD's Oversight and Management of Contractors in Future Operations: GAO-08-436T, January 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Military Personnel: Actions Needed to Strengthen Implementation and Oversight of DOD's and the Coast Guard's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Programs: GAO-08-1146T, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Military Personnel: Army Needs to Better Enforce Requirements and Improve Record Keeping for Soldiers Whose Medical Conditions May Call for Significant Duty Limitations: GAO-08-546, June 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Personnel: Better Debt Management Procedures and Resolution of Stipend Recoupment Issues Are Needed for Improved Collection of Medical Education Debts: GAO-08-612R, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Personnel: Considerations Related to Extending Demonstration Project on Servicemembers' Employment Rights Claims: GAO-08-229T, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Military Personnel: DOD Needs Data to Determine if Active Duty Service Has an Impact on the Ability of Guard and Reservists to Maintain Their Civilian Professional Licenses or Certificates: GAO-08-790R, May 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Military Personnel: DOD's and the Coast Guard's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Programs Face Implementation and Oversight Challenges: GAO-08-924, August 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 131 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Personnel: Evaluation Methods Linked to Anticipated Outcomes Needed to Inform Decisions on Army Retirement Incentives: GAO-08-1037R, September 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Personnel: Federal Agencies Have Taken Actions to Address Servicemembers' Employment Rights, but a Single Entity Needs to Maintain Visibility to Improve Focus on Overall Program Results: GAO-08-254T, November 8, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Military Personnel: Guidance Needed for Any Future Conversions of Military Medical Positions to Civilian Positions: GAO-08-370R, February 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Personnel: Improvements Needed to Increase Effectiveness of DOD's Programs to Promote Positive Working Relationships between Reservists and Their Employers: GAO-08-981R, August 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Personnel: Number of Formally Reported Applications for Conscientious Objectors Is Small Relative to the Total Size of the Armed Forces: GAO-07-1196, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

Military Personnel: Preliminary Observations on DOD's and the Coast Guard's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Programs: GAO-08-1013T, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Military Personnel: The DOD and Coast Guard Academies Have Taken Steps to Address Incidents of Sexual Harassment and Assault, but Greater Federal Oversight Is Needed: GAO-08-296, January 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Readiness: Impact of Current Operations and Actions Needed to Rebuild Readiness of U.S. Ground Forces: GAO-08-497T, February 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Military Readiness: Joint Policy Needed to Better Manage the Training and Use of Certain Forces to Meet Operational Demands: GAO-08-670, May 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Readiness: Navy Is Making Progress Implementing Its Fleet Response Plan, but Has Not Fully Developed Goals, Measures, and Resource Needs: GAO-08-264, February 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Training: Compliance with Environmental Laws Affects Some Training Activities, but DOD Has Not Made a Sound Business Case for Additional Environmental Exemptions: GAO-08-407, March 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Transformation: DOD Needs to Strengthen Implementation of Its Global Strike Concept and Provide a Comprehensive Investment Approach for Acquiring Needed Capabilities: GAO-08-325, April 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Missile Defense: Actions Needed to Improve Planning and Cost Estimates for Long-Term Support of Ballistic Missile Defense: GAO-08-1068, September 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Operation Iraqi Freedom: Actions Needed to Enhance DOD Planning for Reposturing of U.S. Forces from Iraq: GAO-08-930, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 85 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Operation Iraqi Freedom: DOD Assessment of Iraqi Security Forces' Units as Independent Not Clear Because ISF Support Capabilities Are Not Fully Developed: GAO-08-143R, November 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Personnel Clearances: Key Factors for Reforming the Security Clearance Process: GAO-08-776T, May 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Personnel Clearances: Questions for the Record Regarding Security Clearance Reform: GAO-08-965R, July 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

Rapid Acquisition of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles: GAO-08-884R, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Rebuilding Iraq: DOD and State Department Have Improved Oversight and Coordination of Private Security Contractors in Iraq, but Further Actions Are Needed to Sustain Improvements: GAO-08-966, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Review of the President's Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request for the Defense Health Program's Private Sector Care Budget Activity Group: GAO-08-721R, May 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

The Department of Defense's Civilian Human Capital Strategic Plan Does Not Meet Most Statutory Requirements: GAO-08-439R, February 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

VA and DOD Health Care: Administration of DOD's Post-Deployment Health Reassessment to National Guard and Reserve Servicemembers and VA's Interaction with DOD: GAO-08-181R, January 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

VA and DOD Health Care: Progress Made on Implementation of 2003 President's Task Force Recommendations on Collaboration and Coordination, but More Remains to Be Done: GAO-08-495R, April 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

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Natural Resources

Drinking Water: The District of Columbia and Communities Nationwide Face Serious Challenges in Their Efforts to Safeguard Water Supplies: GAO-08-687T, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Land Management: Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Restrictions and Management Weaknesses Limit Future Sales and Acquisitions: GAO-08-196, February 5, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Forest Service: Better Planning, Guidance, and Data Are Needed to Improve Management of the Competitive Sourcing Program: GAO-08-195, January 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Hardrock Mining: Information on Abandoned Mines and Value and Coverage of Financial Assurances on BLM Land: GAO-08-574T, March 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

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

Indian Issues: Damages and Compensation for Tribes at Seven Reservations Affected by Dams on the Missouri River: GAO-08-249T, November 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

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

Mineral Revenues: Data Management Problems and Reliance on Self-Reported Data for Compliance Efforts Put MMS Royalty Collections at Risk: GAO-08-560T, March 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Natural Resource Management: Opportunities Exist to Enhance Federal Participation in Collaborative Efforts to Reduce Conflicts and Improve Natural Resource Conditions: GAO-08-262, February 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 139 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Endangered Species Act Decision Making: GAO-08-688T, May 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 70 pages) Accessible Text

Wildland Fire Management: Better Information and a Systematic Process Could Improve Agencies' Approach to Allocating Fuel Reduction Funds and Selecting Projects: GAO-07-1168, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 110 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Wildland Fire Management: Federal Agencies Lack Key Long- and Short-Term Management Strategies for Using Program Funds Effectively: GAO-08-433T, February 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Wildlife Refuges: Changes in Funding, Staffing, and Other Factors Create Concerns about Future Sustainability: GAO-08-797, September 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 131 pages) Accessible Text

Wildlife Refuges: Trends in Funding, Staffing, Habitat Management, and Visitor Services for Fiscal Years 2002 through 2007: GAO-08-1179T, September 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Yellowstone Bison: Interagency Plan and Agencies' Management Need Improvement to Better Address Bison-Cattle Brucellosis Controversy: GAO-08-291, March 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Science, Space, and Technology

Aviation and the Environment: FAA's and NASA's Research and Development Plans for Noise Reduction Are Aligned but the Prospects of Achieving Noise Reduction Goals Are Uncertain: GAO-08-384, February 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Space Activities: National Security Space Strategy Needed to Guide Future DOD Space Efforts: GAO-08-431R, March 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites: Further Actions Needed to Effectively Manage Risks: GAO-08-183T, October 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites: Progress Has Been Made, but Improvements Are Needed to Effectively Manage Risks: GAO-08-18, October 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

NASA Workforce: Briefing on National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Use of Term Appointments: GAO-08-920R, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

NASA: Agency Faces Challenges Defining Scope and Costs of Space Shuttle Transition and Retirement: GAO-08-1096, September 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

NASA: Agency Has Taken Steps Toward Making Sound Investment Decisions for Ares I but Still Faces Challenging Knowledge Gaps: GAO-08-51, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

NASA: Ares I and Orion Project Risks and Key Indicators to Measure Progress: GAO-08-186T, April 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

NASA: Challenges in Completing and Sustaining the International Space Station: GAO-08-581T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Nanotechnology: Accuracy of Data on Federally Funded Environmental, Health, and Safety Research Could Be Improved: GAO-08-709T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Nanotechnology: Better Guidance Is Needed to Ensure Accurate Reporting of Federal Research Focused on Environmental, Health, and Safety Risks: GAO-08-402, March 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Weapons: NNSA Needs to Establish a Cost and Schedule Baseline for Manufacturing a Critical Nuclear Weapon Component: GAO-08-593, May 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Space Acquisitions: DOD Is Making Progress to Rapidly Deliver Low Cost Space Capabilities, but Challenges Remain: GAO-08-516, April 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Space Acquisitions: Major Space Programs Still at Risk for Cost and Schedule Increases: GAO-08-552T, March 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Space Acquisitions: Uncertainties in the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Program Pose Management and Oversight Challenges: GAO-08-1039, September 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Federal Actions Needed to Ensure Safety and Expand Their Potential Uses within the National Airspace System: GAO-08-511, May 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Social Services

African American Children in Foster Care: HHS and Congressional Actions Could Help Reduce Proportion in Care: GAO-08-1064T, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Bankruptcy and Child Support Enforcement: Improved Information Sharing Possible without Routine Data Matching: GAO-08-100, January 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Drug-Free Communities Support Program: Stronger Internal Controls and Other Actions Needed to Better Manage the Grant-Making Process: GAO-08-57, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Residential Facilities: Improved Data and Enhanced Oversight Would Help Safeguard the Well-Being of Youth with Behavioral and Emotional Challenges: GAO-08-346, May 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 95 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Residential Facilities: State and Federal Oversight Gaps May Increase Risk to Youth Well-Being: GAO-08-696T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

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

Residential Programs: Selected Cases of Death, Abuse, and Deceptive Marketing: GAO-08-713T, April 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

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Tax Policy and Administration

Business Systems Modernization: Internal Revenue Service's Fiscal Year 2008 Expenditure Plan: GAO-08-420, March 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Cayman Islands: Business Advantages and Tax Minimization Attract U.S. Persons and Enforcement Challenges Exist: GAO-08-779T, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Cayman Islands: Business and Tax Advantages Attract U.S. Persons and Enforcement Challenges Exist: GAO-08-778, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text

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

Gulf Opportunity Zone: States Are Allocating Federal Tax Incentives to Finance Low-Income Housing and a Wide Range of Private Facilities: GAO-08-913, July 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text

Highlights of the Joint Forum on Tax Compliance: Options for Improvement and Their Budgetary Potential: GAO-08-703SP, June 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Individual Retirement Accounts: Additional IRS Actions Could Help Taxpayers Facing Challenges in Complying with Key Tax Rules: GAO-08-654, August 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Internal Revenue Service: Assessment of the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request: GAO-08-620T, April 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Internal Revenue Service: Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request and Interim Performance Results of IRS's 2008 Tax Filing Season: GAO-08-567, March 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Internal Revenue Service: Status of GAO Financial Audit and Related Financial Management Report Recommendations: GAO-08-693, July 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 101 pages) Accessible Text

Management Report: Improvements Needed in IRS's Internal Controls: GAO-08-368R, June 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicaid: Thousands of Medicaid Providers Abuse the Federal Tax System: GAO-08-17, November 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicaid: Thousands of Medicaid Providers Abuse the Federal Tax System: GAO-08-239T, November 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Refund Anticipation Loans: GAO-08-800R, June 5, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Tax Administration: 2007 Filing Season Continues Trend of Improvement, but Opportunities to Reduce Costs and Increase Tax Compliance Should be Evaluated: GAO-08-38, November 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Tax Administration: Comparison of the Reported Tax Liabilities of Foreign- and U.S.-Controlled Corporations, 1998-2005: GAO-08-957, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

Tax Administration: Costs and Uses of Third-Party Information Returns: GAO-08-266, November 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text

Tax Administration: Data on the Effects of the Economic Stimulus Program on the Internal Revenue Service's Telephone Service and Costs: GAO-08-916T, June 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

Tax Administration: The Internal Revenue Service Can Improve Its Management of Paper Case Files: GAO-07-1160, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Tax Compliance: Businesses Owe Billions in Federal Payroll Taxes: GAO-08-1034T, July 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

Tax Compliance: Businesses Owe Billions in Federal Payroll Taxes: GAO-08-617, July 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 75 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Tax Compliance: Federal Grant and Direct Assistance Recipients Who Abuse the Federal Tax System: GAO-08-31, November 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Tax Compliance: Qualified Intermediary Program Provides Some Assurance That Taxes on Foreign Investors Are Withheld and Reported, but Can Be Improved: GAO-08-99, December 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Tax Compliance: Some Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Disaster Assistance Recipients Have Unpaid Federal Taxes: GAO-08-101R, November 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Tax Debt Collection: IRS Has a Complex Process to Attempt to Collect Billions of Dollars in Unpaid Tax Debts: GAO-08-728, June 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

Tax Expenditures: Available Data Are Insufficient to Determine the Use and Impact of Indian Reservation Depreciation: GAO-08-731, June 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Tax Gap: Actions That Could Improve Rental Real Estate Reporting Compliance: GAO-08-956, August 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Tax Policy: Tax-Exempt Status of Certain Bonds Merits Reconsideration, and Apparent Noncompliance with Issuance Cost Limitations Should Be Addressed: GAO-08-364, February 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Tax Preparers: Oregon's Regulatory Regime May Lead to Improved Federal Tax Return Accuracy and Provides a Possible Model for National Regulation: GAO-08-781, August 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Multinational Corporations: Effective Tax Rates Are Correlated with Where Income Is Reported: GAO-08-950, August 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text

Value-Added Taxes: Lessons Learned from Other Countries on Compliance Risks, Administrative Costs, Compliance Burden, and Transition: GAO-08-566, April 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text

Vehicle Donations: Selected Charities Reported Mixed Experiences after Changes in Vehicle Donation Rules: GAO-08-367, February 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text

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Transportation

Air Traffic Control: FAA Reports Progress in System Acquisitions, but Changes in Performance Measurement Could Improve Usefulness of Information: GAO-08-42, December 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Air Traffic Control: FAA Uses Earned Value Techniques to Help Manage Information Technology Acquisitions, but Needs to Clarify Policy and Strengthen Oversight: GAO-08-756, July 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Airline Industry: Potential Mergers and Acquisitions Driven by Financial and Competitive Pressures: GAO-08-845, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text

Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures: Airport and Airway Trust Fund Excise Taxes: GAO-08-203R, November 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures: Highway Trust Fund Excise Taxes: GAO-08-202R, November 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Assigning Air Traffic Control Costs to Users: Elements of FAA's Methodology Are Generally Consistent with Standards but Certain Assumptions and Methods Need Additional Support: GAO-08-76, October 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Runway and Ramp Safety: Sustained Efforts to Address Leadership, Technology, and Other Challenges Needed to Reduce Accidents and Incidents: GAO-08-29, November 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 92 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Safety: FAA Has Increased Efforts to Address Runway Incursions: GAO-08-1169T, September 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Safety: FAA Has Taken Steps to Determine That It Has Made Correct Medical Certification Decisions: GAO-08-997, September 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: TSA Is Enhancing Its Oversight of Air Carrier Efforts to Identify Passengers on the No Fly and Selectee Lists, but Expects Ultimate Solution to Be Implementation of Secure Flight: GAO-08-992, September 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Transportation Security Administration Has Strengthened Planning to Guide Investments in Key Aviation Security Programs, but More Work Remains: GAO-08-1024T, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Transportation Security Administration Has Strengthened Planning to Guide Investments in Key Aviation Security Programs, but More Work Remains: GAO-08-456T, February 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Weather: FAA Is Reevaluating Services at Key Centers; Both FAA and the National Weather Service Need to Better Ensure Product Quality: GAO-08-258, January 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Weather: Services at Key Aviation Facilities Lack Performance Measures, but Improvement Efforts Are Under Way: GAO-08-491T, February 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation and the Environment: Impact of Aviation Noise on Communities Presents Challenges for Airport Operations and Future Growth of the National Airspace System: GAO-08-216T, October 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation and the Environment: NextGen and Research and Development Are Keys to Reducing Emissions and Their Impact on Health and Climate: GAO-08-706T, May 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Coast Guard: Observations on the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget, Recent Performance, and Related Challenges: GAO-08-494T, March 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text

Coast Guard: Strategies for Mitigating the Loss of Patrol Boats Are Achieving Results in the Near Term, but They Come at a Cost and Longer Term Sustainability Is Unknown: GAO-08-660, June 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text

Commercial Aviation: Impact of Airline Crew Scheduling on Delays and Cancellations of Commercial Flights: GAO-08-1041R, September 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Commercial Drivers: Certification Process for Drivers with Serious Medical Conditions: GAO-08-1030T, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

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

Emergency Transit Assistance: Federal Funding for Recent Disasters, and Options for the Future: GAO-08-243, February 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Examples of Job Hopping by Commercial Drivers After Failing Drug Tests: GAO-08-829R, June 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

FAA Airspace Redesign: An Analysis of the New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia Project: GAO-08-786, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 102 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Aviation Administration: Challenges Facing the Agency in Fiscal Year 2009 and Beyond: GAO-08-460T, February 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Aviation Administration: Efforts to Hire, Staff, and Train Air Traffic Controllers Are Generally on Track, but Challenges Remain: GAO-08-908T, June 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Federal-Aid Highways: Increased Reliance on Contractors Can Pose Oversight Challenges for Federal and State Officials: GAO-08-198, January 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 82 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Freight Railroads: Updated Information on Rates and Other Industry Trends: GAO-08-218T, October 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

Freight Transportation: National Policy and Strategies Can Help Improve Freight Mobility: GAO-08-287, January 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Highway Bridge Program: Clearer Goals and Performance Measures Needed for a More Focused and Sustainable Program: GAO-08-1127T, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Highway Bridge Program: Clearer Goals and Performance Measures Needed for a More Focused and Sustainable Program: GAO-08-1043, September 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Highway Public-Private Partnerships: More Rigorous Up-Front Analysis Could Better Secure Potential Benefits and Protect the Public Interest: GAO-08-1149R, September 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Highway Public-Private Partnerships: More Rigorous Up-front Analysis Could Better Secure Potential Benefits and Protect the Public Interest: GAO-08-44, February 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 96 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Highway Public-Private Partnerships: Securing Potential Benefits and Protecting the Public Interest Could Result from More Rigorous Up-front Analysis: GAO-08-1052T, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

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

Highways and Environment: Transportation Agencies Are Acting to Involve Others in Planning and Environmental Decisions: GAO-08-512R, April 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

Maritime Transportation: Major Oil Spills Occur Infrequently, but Risks Remain: GAO-08-357T, December 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Motor Carrier Safety: Improvements to Drug Testing Programs Could Better Identify Illegal Drug Users and Keep Them off the Road: GAO-08-600, May 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Motor Carrier Safety: Preliminary Information on Challenges to Ensuring the Integrity of Drug Testing Programs: GAO-08-220T, November 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Motor Carrier Safety: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Has Developed a Reasonable Framework for Managing and Testing Its Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 Initiative: GAO-08-242R, December 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

National Airspace System: DOT and FAA Actions Will Likely Have a Limited Effect on Reducing Delays during Summer 2008 Travel Season: GAO-08-934T, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

National Transportation Safety Board: Progress Made in Management Practices, Investigation Priorities, Training Center Use, and Information Security, But These Areas Continue to Need Improvement: GAO-08-652T, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Next Generation Air Transportation System: Status of Key Issues Associated with the Transition to NextGen: GAO-08-1154T, September 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Next Generation Air Transportation System: Status of Systems Acquisition and the Transition to the Next Generation Air Transportation System: GAO-08-1078, September 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text

Physical Infrastructure: Challenges and Investment Options for the Nation's Infrastructure: GAO-08-763T, May 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Public Transportation: Improvements Are Needed to More Fully Assess Predicted Impacts of New Starts Projects: GAO-08-844, July 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Review of the Transportation Security Administration's Air Cargo Screening Exemptions Report: GAO-08-1055R, August 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Runway Safety: Progress on Reducing Runway Incursions Impeded by Leadership, Technology, and Other Challenges: GAO-08-481T, February 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Safe Routes to School: Progress in Implementing the Program, but a Comprehensive Plan to Evaluate Program Outcomes Is Needed: GAO-08-789, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Status of Implementation of GAO Recommendations on Evacuation of Transportation-Disadvantaged Populations and Patients and Residents of Health Care Facilities: GAO-08-544R, April 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

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

Surface Transportation: Preliminary Observations on Efforts to Restructure Current Program: GAO-08-478T, February 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Surface Transportation: Principles Can Guide Efforts to Restructure and Fund Federal Programs: GAO-08-744T, July 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Surface Transportation: Restructured Federal Approach Needed for More Focused, Performance-Based, and Sustainable Programs: GAO-08-400, March 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 91 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Traffic Safety Programs: Progress, States' Challenges, and Issues for Reauthorization: GAO-08-990T, July 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

Traffic Safety: Grants Generally Address Key Safety Issues, Despite State Eligibility and Management Difficulties: GAO-08-398, March 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text

Traffic Safety: Improved Reporting and Performance Measures Would Enhance Evaluation of High-Visibility Campaigns: GAO-08-477, April 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Traffic Safety: NHTSA's Improved Oversight Could Identify Opportunities to Strengthen Management and Safety in Some States: GAO-08-788, July 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Transmission Lines: Issues Associated with High-Voltage Direct-Current Transmission Lines along Transportation Rights of Way: GAO-08-347R, February 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation Safety: Medical Certification and Background Check Requirements for Pilots, Vessel Masters, and Commercial Drivers Vary: GAO-08-421R, February 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation Security: Efforts to Strengthen Aviation and Surface Transportation Security Continue to Progress, but More Work Remains: GAO-08-651T, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation Security: Efforts to Strengthen Aviation and Surface Transportation Security are Under Way, but Challenges Remain: GAO-08-140T, October 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation Security: Transportation Security Administration Has Strengthened Planning to Guide Investments in Key Aviation and Surface Transportation Security Programs, but More Work Remains: GAO-08-487T, May 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation Security: Transportation Worker Identification Credential: A Status Update: GAO-08-1151T, September 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

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Veterans Affairs

Department of Veterans Affairs: Actions Needed to Strengthen VA's Foreclosed Property Management Contractor Oversight: GAO-08-60, November 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Electronic Health Records: DOD and VA Have Increased Their Sharing of Health Information, but More Work Remains: GAO-08-954, July 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Rental Housing: Information on Low-Income Veterans' Housing Conditions and Participation in HUD's Programs: GAO-08-324T, December 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

VA Health Care: Additional Efforts to Better Assess Joint Ventures Needed: GAO-08-399, March 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

VA Health Care: Facilities Have Taken Action to Provide Language Access Services and Culturally Appropriate Care to a Diverse Veteran Population: GAO-08-535, May 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

VA Health Care: Improvements Made in Physician Privileging Policies, but Medical Facility Compliance Has Not Been Assessed: GAO-08-271T, November 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

VA Health Care: Ineffective Controls over Medical Center Billings and Collections Limit Revenue from Third-Party Insurance Companies: GAO-08-675, June 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

VA Health Care: Many Medical Facilities Have Challenges in Recruiting and Retaining Nurse Anesthetists: GAO-08-56, December 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

VA Health Care: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Screening and Evaluation Implemented for OEF/OIF Veterans, but Challenges Remain: GAO-08-276, February 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

VA Health Care: Recruitment and Retention Challenges and Efforts to Make Salaries Competitive for Nurse Anesthetists: GAO-08-647T, April 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

VA Health Care: Status of Inspector General Recommendations for Health Care Services Contracting: GAO-08-61R, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Veterans Affairs: Additional Details Are Needed in Key Planning Documents to Guide the New Financial and Logistics Initiative: GAO-08-1097, September 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Veterans Affairs: Continued Action Needed to Reduce IT Equipment Losses and Correct Control Weaknesses: GAO-08-918, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Veterans Affairs: Health Information System Modernization Far from Complete; Improved Project Planning and Oversight Needed: GAO-08-805, June 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Veterans Health Administration: Improvements Needed in Design of Controls over Miscellaneous Obligations: GAO-08-976, September 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Veterans Health Administration: Improvements Needed in Design of Controls over Miscellaneous Obligations: GAO-08-1056T, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

Veterans' Benefits: Improved Management Would Enhance VA's Pension Program: GAO-08-112, February 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Veterans' Benefits: Improved Operational Controls and Management Data Would Enhance VBA's Disability Reevaluation Process: GAO-08-75, December 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Veterans' Benefits: Improvements Needed in VA's Training and Performance Management Systems: GAO-08-1126T, September 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Veterans' Benefits: Increased Focus on Evaluation and Accountability Would Enhance Training and Performance Management for Claims Processors: GAO-08-561, May 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Veterans' Disability Benefits: Claims Processing Challenges Persist, while VA Continues to Take Steps to Address Them: GAO-08-473T, February 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

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Legal Products: Decisions and Opinions

AHNTECH, Inc.: B-299806, August 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

AT&T Corp.: B-299542.3; B-299542.4, November 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 23 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

AT&T Government Solutions, Inc.: B-400216, August 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Accumark, Inc.: B-310814, February 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

AdaRose Inc.--Protest and Costs: B-299091.2, January 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

AdaRose, Inc.: B-299091.3, March 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Advanced Seal Technology, Inc.: B-400088; B-400089, July 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Advanced Seal Technology, Inc.: B-311308, June 5, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Ahntech-Korea Company, Ltd.: B-400145.2, August 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Al Long Ford--Costs: B-297807.2, October 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Al Qabandi United Company; American General Trading & Contracting--Costs: B-310600.3; B-310600.4, June 5, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Alanna Orr: B-310966.2, May 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Alliance Technical Services, Inc.: B-311329; B-311329.2, May 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

AlliedBarton Security Services LLC: B-299978; B-299978.3; B-299978.4, October 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

AlliedBarton Security Services LLC: B-299929; B-299929.3; B-299929.5, October 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

American Cybernetic Corporation: B-310551.2, February 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Angel Menendez Environmental Services, Inc.: B-310340.2, April 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Applicability of the Congressional Review Act to Letter on State Children's Health Insurance Program: B-316048, April 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 19 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Apptis, Inc.: B-299457; B-299457.2; B-299457.3, May 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 24 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Aquaterra Contracting, Inc.: B-400065, July 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Army--Mass Transit Benefits, Aberdeen Proving Ground: B-316381, July 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

B.R. Hardison-Designated Employee Agent: B-311275, May 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair: B-400350, September 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Barnesville Development Corporation: B-400049, June 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Bill Henson--Designated Employee Agent: B-400060, June 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Blane International Group, Inc.: B-310329, December 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Brian X. Scott: B-310970; B-310970.2, March 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Brian X. Scott--Costs: B-400168.3, August 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Brinkmann Instruments, Inc.: B-309946; B-309946.2, October 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives--Prohibition in the 2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act: B-316510, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Burns and Roe Services Corporation--Costs: B-310828.2, April 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

C&H SERVICE Srl: B-310790, February 5, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

C. Young Construction, Inc.: B-309740; B-309740.2, October 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

CAMSS Shelters: B-309784; B-309784.2, October 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

CETENAGROUP: B-310797; B-310797.3, February 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Canon USA, Inc.: B-311254.2, June 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Capitol Supply, Inc.: B-309999.3, January 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Carahsoft Technologies Corporation and Avue Technologies Corporation: B-400405, August 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Carahsoft Technology Corporation; Allied Technology Group: B-311241; B-311241.2, May 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Central Texas College: B-309947, October 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.: B-310902, March 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Charles Kendall & Partners, Ltd.: B-310093, November 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Chenega Federal Systems, LLC: B-299310.2, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Clark E. Myatt, Agency Tender Official: B-311234.2, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Colliers International: B-400173, July 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Colson Services Corporation: B-310971; B-310971.2; B-310971.3, March 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 14 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Command Management Services, Inc.: B-310261; B-310261.2, December 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Commercial Window Shield: B-400154, July 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Commonwealth Home Health Care, Inc.: B-400163, July 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Comprehensive Health Services, Inc.: B-310553, December 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Connectec Company, Inc.: B-310460, November 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008--Incorporation by Reference: B-316010, February 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Consolidated Engineering Services, Inc.: B-311313, June 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 13 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Contingency Management Group, LLC; IAP Worldwide Services, Inc.: B-309752; B-309752.2; B-309752.3; B-309752.4; B-309752.5; B-309752.6; B-309752.7, October 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 26 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Control Systems Research, Inc.: B-299546.2, August 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Corcel Corporation: B-311332; B-311332.2, June 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Cornell Companies, Inc.: B-310548, December 3, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Customs and Border Protection--Availability of Appropriations for Credit Monitoring Services: B-309604, October 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

D&J Enterprises, Inc.: B-310442, December 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

DAV Prime, Inc.: B-311420, May 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

DIT-MCO International Corporation: B-311403, June 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

DRS C3 Systems, LLC: B-310825; B-310825.2, February 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 29 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Data Integrators, Inc.: B-310928, January 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Daylight Tree Service & Equipment, LLC: B-310808, January 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Delex Systems, Inc.: B-400321; B-400402, August 5, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Agriculture--Conservation Security Program: B-307720, September 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Energy-Report of Antideficiency Act Violation: B-308715, November 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Homeland Security--Transfer of Support Function for Principal Federal Officials: B-316533, July 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of the Army--Use of Appropriations for Bottled Water: B-310502, February 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Deva & Associates PC: B-309972.3, April 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Division Laundry and Cleaners, Inc.: B-311242, May 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Domain Name Alliance Registry: B-310803.2, August 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 14 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Done Right Building Services, Inc.: B-310568, December 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Doyon-American Mechanical, JV; NAJV, LLC: B-310003; B-310003.2, November 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

ECI Defense Group: B-400177; B-400177.2, July 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Eagle Home Medical Corporation--Costs: B-299821.3, February 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Earl Industries, LLC: B-309996; B-309996.4, November 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 13 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Eastern Medical Equipment, Inc; Omnicare, Inc.; Dania Medical Equipment & Supplies, Inc.; Chronic Care Pharmaceutical Services, LLC; Wound Management Technologies, Inc.: B-311423; B-311423.2; B-311423.3; B-311423.4; B-311423.5, May 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Eggs & Bacon, Inc.: B-310066, November 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Eisenhower Real Estate Holdings, LLC: B-310941, March 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Election Assistance Commission--Availability of Funds for Purchase of Replacement Voting Equipment: B-316107, March 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Election Assistance Commission--Obligation of Requirements Payments: B-316915, September 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Engineered Electric Company d/b/a/ DRS Fermont: B-295126.5; B-295126.6, December 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Engineering Construction Services, Inc.: B-310311.2, December 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Environmental Protection Agency; CGI Federal, Inc.--Reconsiderations: B-299504.3; B-299504.4, July 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Eomax Corporation: B-311391, June 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Essan Metallix Corporation: B-310357, December 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Evans Security Solutions, Inc.: B-311035, March 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Exec Plaza, LLC: B-400107; B-400107.2, August 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 13 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Executive Protective Security Service, Inc.: B-299954.3, October 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Fedcar Company, Ltd.: B-310980; B-310980.2; B-310980.3, March 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998-Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel, U.S. Department of Justice: B-310780, June 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression, Inc.: B-310136, November 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

FitNet Purchasing Alliance: B-400553, September 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 2 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

FitNet Purchasing Alliance: B-309911, November 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

FitNet Purchasing Alliance: B-310031, September 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

FlowSense, LLC: B-310904, March 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Forest Service--Apportionment Limitation for Aviation Resources: B-310108, February 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Forest Service--Light Refreshments for National Trails Day: B-310023, April 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Frontier Transportation, Inc.: B-400345, September 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

G. Koprowski: B-400215, August 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

GAO Bid Protest Annual Report to the Congress for Fiscal Year 2007: GAO-08-247R, December 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 2 pages)

GAP Solutions, Inc.: B-310564, January 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Gary M. Williamson--Agency Tender Official: B-400153, August 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.: B-311004; B-311004.2, March 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 12 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

General Dynamics C4 Systems, Inc.: B-299675.2; B-299675.3; B-299675.4, May 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

General Dynamics Information Technology: B-299873, September 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

GlassLock, Inc.: B-299931; B-299931.2, October 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Global Computer Enterprises, Inc.: B-310823; B-310823.2; B-310823.4, January 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Global Solutions Network, Inc.: B-298682.3; B-298682.4, June 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 12 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Global Solutions Network, Inc.: B-298682.2, December 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Gloria Kortum--Designated Employee Agent: B-311266, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Goel Services, Inc.: B-310822.2, May 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Gonzales-McCaulley Investment Group, Inc.: B-299936.2, November 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Group GPS Multimedia: B-310716, January 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Guam Shipyard: B-311321; B-311321.2, June 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

HERA Constructive S.A.: B-310119, November 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Harris Corporation: B-299864; B-299864.2; B-299864.3, September 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 12 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Harris Enterprices, Inc.: B-311143, March 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Hendry Corporation: B-400224.2, August 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Hogar Crea, Inc.: B-311265, May 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Horizon Industries, Limited: B-310542, January 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Hydro Fitting Manufacturing Corporation: B-311452, July 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

IBM Corporation: B-299504; B-299504.2, June 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 23 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

IBV, Ltd.: B-311244, February 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

ICON Consulting Group, Inc.: B-310431.2, January 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

IMLCORP LLC; Wattre Corporation: B-310582; B-310582.2; B-310582.3; B-310582.4; B-310582.5, January 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

ITT Industries Space Systems, LLC: B-309964; B-309964.2, November 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 15 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

IVI Corp.: B-310766, January 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

In and Out Valet Co.: B-311141, April 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Integrated Concepts & Research Corporation: B-309803, October 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

International Program Group, Inc.: B-400278; B-400308, September 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Jim Swistowicz--Designated Employee Agent: B-400101, July 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

John Gage--Designated Employee Agent: B-400379, August 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Joint Venture Penauille/BMAR & Associates, LLC: B-311200; B-311200.2, May 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

KAR Contracting, LLC: B-310454; B-310537, December 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

KIC Development, LLC: B-309869, September 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Karrar Systems Corporation: B-310661.3; B-310661.4, March 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Karrar Systems Corporation: B-310661; B-310661.2, January 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Kellogg, Brown & Root Services, Inc.--Reconsideration: B-309752.8, December 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 26 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Kemron Environmental Services, Inc.: B-299880, September 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Klinge Corporation: B-309930.2, February 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Korrect Optical, Inc.: B-299582.4; B-299582.5, September 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

L-3 Communications EOTech, Inc.: B-311453; B-311453.2, July 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

LEADS Corporation: B-311002; B-311002.2, March 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

LOGMET LLC: B-400355.2, September 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Labatt Food Service, Inc.: B-310939.6, August 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Lakeside Escrow & Title Agency, Inc.: B-310331.3, January 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Legacy Management Solutions, LLC: B-299981.2; B-299981.4, October 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Lisa Hartman--Designated Employee Agent: B-311247, May 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Lockheed Martin MS2 Tactical Systems: B-400135; B-400135.2, August 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 22 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems and Sensors: B-299766; B-299766.2, August 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 13 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Logistics Health, Inc.: B-400157, August 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

M&M Investigations, Inc.: B-299369.2; B-299369.3, October 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

MASAI Technologies Corporation: B-298880.3; B-298880.4, September 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

MCT JV: B-311245.2; B-311245.4, May 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 18 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

ManTech International Corporation: B-311074, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 16 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Mark Whetstone--Designated Employee Agent: B-311284, May 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Mark Whetstone-Designated Employee Agent: B-311327, May 20, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Marshall Company, Ltd..: B-311196, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Masai Technologies Corporation: B-400106, May 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

McGoldrick Construction Services Corporation: B-310340.3; B-310340.4, May 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Merlin International, Inc.: B-310611, January 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Metro Machine Corporation--Reconsideration and Modification of Recommendation: B-311245.5, August 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Murray-Benjamin Electric Company, LP: B-400255, August 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

NAC International, Inc.: B-310065, November 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 12 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

NHIC Corporation: B-310801; B-310801.2, February 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 12 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

National Conference Services, Inc. and Direct Marketing Productions, Inc. d/b/a Technology Forums Inc.: B-311137, April 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

National Science Foundation--Disposition of False Claims Act Recoveries: B-310725, May 20, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

National Telecommunications and Information Administration--Gift Cards for Respondents to the Converter Box Coupon Program Survey: B-310981, January 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Native American Industrial Distributors, Inc.: B-310737.3; B-310737.4; B-310737.5, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Nautical Control Solutions, LP: B-299918, October 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Nautical Engineering, Inc.: B-309955, November 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 14 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc.: B-299981; B-299981.3, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

New Jersey & H Street, LLC: B-311314.3, June 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Nilson Van & Storage, Inc.: B-310485, December 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

No-Cost Contracts for Event Planning Services: B-308968, November 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

North Shore Medical Labs, Inc.; Advanced BioMedical Laboratories, LLC: B-311070; B-311070.2, April 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Nuclear Regulatory Commission--Availability of Appropriations for Credit Monitoring Services: B-310865, April 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Operational Support & Services: B-299660.2, September 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

PM Services Company: B-310762, February 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

PMC Solutions, Inc.: B-310732, January 22, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

PR Newswire Association, LLC: B-400430, September 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

PWC Logistics Services Company KSC(c): B-310559, January 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 14 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Pacific Lock Company: B-309982, October 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Para Scientific Company: B-310976, February 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Para Scientific Company: B-310742.2; B-310903, February 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Paragon Systems, Inc.: B-299548.2, September 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Pemco Aeroplex, Inc.: B-310372.3, June 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Pemco Aeroplex, Inc.: B-310372.4, May 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Pemco Aeroplex, Inc.: B-310372, December 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 18 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Pemco Aeroplex, Inc.--Reconsideration: B-310372.2, February 1, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital: B-311385, June 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Poston Logging; Shasta Green, Inc; Sierra Cedar Products; Trinity River Lumber Company; Freres Lumber Co., Inc.: B-310081; B-310275; B-310290; B-310370; B-310370.2; B-310371; B-310373; B-310467; B-310470, November 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Potomac Electric Corporation: B-311060, April 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Precision Lift, Inc.: B-310540.4, June 26, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Precision Standard, Inc.: B-310684, January 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Presidential Signing Statements--Agency Implementation of Ten Provisions of Law: B-309928, December 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 17 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Professional Performance Development Group, Inc.: B-311273; B-311273.2, June 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 12 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Qualicon Corporation: B-309989.2, December 3, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Quantico Arms & Tactical Supply, Inc.: B-400391, September 19, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

RKR Joint Venture, LLC--Costs: B-299856.2, December 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Raytheon Company, Space and Airborne Systems: B-298626.2; B-298626.3, September 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 14 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Re-Engineered Business Solutions, Inc.: B-310301.5, April 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Recon Optical, Inc.: B-310436; B-310436.2, December 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 18 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Relief of Accountable Officer at Veterans Affairs Medical Center: B-309267, January 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Rhonda Podojil--Agency Tender Official: B-311310, May 9, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Richard Bowers & Company: B-400276, September 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Rocketplane Kistler: B-310741, January 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

S4, Inc.: B-310794, February 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

SAGE Systems Technologies, LLC: B-310155, November 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

SKE International, Inc.: B-311383; B-311383.2, June 5, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Safety Storage, Inc.: B-299901.2, December 3, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Savannah River Alliance, LLC: B-311126; B-311126.2; B-311126.3; B-311126.4, April 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 25 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Savantage Financial Services, Inc.: B-299798; B-299798.3, August 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 12 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Savantage Financial Services, Incorporated: B-400109.2, July 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Sea Box, Inc.: B-400198, August 25, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Sherrick Aerospace: B-310359.2, January 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Silnyx Communications, Inc.: B-310667; B-310667.2, January 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Singleton Enterprises-GMT Mechanical, A Joint Venture: B-311343, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Singleton Enterprises-GMT Mechanical, A Joint Venture: B-310552, January 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Singleton Enterprises-GMT Mechanical, Joint Venture--Costs: B-310454.3, March 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Strategic e-Business Solutions, Inc.: B-310210, November 8, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Strong Environmental, Inc.: B-311005, March 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Sunrise Medical HHG, Inc.: B-310230, December 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Superior Landscaping Company, Inc.: B-310617, January 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Superlative Technologies, Inc.: B-310489.4, June 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 13 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Superlative Technologies, Inc.: B-310489; B-310489.2, January 4, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Sysorex Federal, Inc.--Costs: B-310273.2, March 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Systalex Corporation: B-400109, July 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Systems Research and Applications Corporation: B-400227, July 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Systems Research and Applications Corporation; Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.: B-299818; B-299818.2; B-299818.3; B-299818.4, September 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 31 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

T.F. Boyle Transportation, Inc.: B-310708; B-310708.2, January 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Team BOS/Naples-Gemmo S.p.A./DelJen: B-298865.3, December 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 17 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

The Boeing Company: B-311344; B-311344.10; B-311344.11; B-311344.3; B-311344.4; B-311344.6; B-311344.7; B-311344.8, June 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 67 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

The Mangi Environmental Group, Inc.: B-299721.4, January 24, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

The Protective Group, Inc.: B-310018, November 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Tiger Truck LLC: B-310759; B-310759.2, February 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Tip Top Construction Corporation: B-311305, May 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Trammell Crow Company: B-311314.2, June 20, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Tremco Incorporated--Costs: B-310927.2, April 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

United States Capitol Police--Cost of Living Payments: B-310004, December 3, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

United Way of the National Capital Area: B-311235, May 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Utility Tool & Trailer, Inc.: B-310535, January 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

VRC, Inc.: B-310100, November 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Veterans Technology, LLC: B-310303.2, January 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

View One, Inc.: B-400346, July 30, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

World Communications Center, Inc.--Costs: B-310398.4, January 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 2 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Zia Engineering & Environmental Consultants, LLC; Garrison Engineering & Maintenance Services, LLC: B-400127, August 7, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Zolon Tech, Inc.: B-299904.2, September 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

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Legal Products: Federal Agency Major Rules

Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service: Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling of Beef, Pork, Lamb, Chicken, Goat Meat, Perishable Agricultural Commodities, Peanuts, Pecans, Ginseng, and Macadamia Nuts: GAO-08-1093R, August 13, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 5 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Agriculture, Commodity Credit Corporation: Cotton World Price Determination: GAO-08-963R, July 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Agriculture, Commodity Credit Corporation: Milk Income Loss Contract Program: GAO-08-363R, December 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency: 2005-2007 Livestock Compensation and Catfish Grant Programs: GAO-08-393R, January 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency: Emergency Agricultural Assistance, 2007; Crop Disaster and Livestock Indemnity Programs: GAO-08-392R, January 8, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Woman, Infants and Children (WIC): Revisions in the WIC Food Packages: GAO-08-358R, December 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, and Environmental Protection Agency: Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources: GAO-08-801R, May 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2008-004, Prohibition on Restricted Business Operations in Sudan and Imports from Burma: GAO-08-949R, July 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary: User Fees: GAO-08-882R, June 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Education: Federal Perkins Loan Program, Federal Family Education Loan Program, and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program: GAO-08-293R, December 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Education: The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program and Other Federal Aid Programs: GAO-08-969R, July 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: Mandatory Reliability Standards for Critical Infrastructure Protection: GAO-08-493R, February 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Energy: Energy Conservation Program for Commercial Equipment: Distribution Transformers Energy Conservation Standards; Final Rule: GAO-08-214R, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Energy: Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Furnaces and Boilers: GAO-08-356R, December 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicaid Program; Elimination of Reimbursement Under Medicaid for School Administration Expenditures and Costs Related to Transportation of School-Age Children Between Home and School: GAO-08-394R, January 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicaid Program; Health Care-Related Taxes: GAO-08-532R, March 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicaid Program; Optional State Plan Case Management Services: GAO-08-378R, December 19, 2007; 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 Outpatient Prospective Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates, the Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System and CY 2008 Payment Rates, the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and FY 2008 Payment Rates; and Payments for Graduate Medical Education for Affiliated Teaching Hospitals in Certain Emergency Situations: GAO-08-309R, December 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Hospice Wage Index for Fiscal Year 2009: GAO-08-1101R, August 22, 2008; 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 Calendar Year 2008: GAO-08-175R, October 19, 2007; 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 Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System Payment Update for Rate Year Beginning July 1, 2008 (RY 2009): GAO-08-777R, May 22, 2008; 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, 2008: GAO-08-176R, October 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Modification to the Weighting Methodology Used to Calculate the Low-Income Benchmark Amount: GAO-08-658R, April 15, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit: GAO-08-708R, April 30, 2008; 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 for FY 2009: GAO-08-1100R, August 22, 2008; 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 Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule, and Other Part B Payment Policies for CY 2008; Revisions to the Payment Policies of the Ambulance Services Under the Ambulance Fee Schedule for CY 2008; and the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer Generated Facsimile Transmissions: GAO-08-308R, December 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Standards for E-Prescribing Under Medicare Part D and Identification of Backward Compatible Version of Adopted Standard for E-Prescribing and the Medicare Prescription Drug Program (Version 8.1): GAO-08-690R, April 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Fire Safety Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities, Automatic Sprinkler Systems: GAO-08-1106R, August 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); Retrospective Adjustment for Additional Allotments To Eliminate Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 Funding Shortfalls; Final SCHIP Allotments for FYs 2008 and 2009; Redistribution of Unused SCHIP FY 2005 Allotments To Eliminate FY 2008 Funding Shortfalls; Additional Allotments To Eliminate FY 2008 Funding Shortfalls: GAO-08-952R, July 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration: Substances Prohibited From Use in Animal Food or Feed: GAO-08-769R, May 16, 2008; 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 2009 Rates; Payments for Graduate Medical Education in Certain Emergency Situations; Changes to Disclosure of Physician Ownership in Hospitals and Physician Self-Referral Rules; Updates to the Long-Term Care Prospective Payment System; Updates to Certain IPPS-Excluded Hospitals;: GAO-08-1119R, September 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Homeland Security and Department of State: Documents Required for Travelers Departing From or Arriving in the United States at Sea and Land Ports-of-Entry From Within the Western Hemisphere: GAO-08-666R, April 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Secretary: Minimum Standards for Driver's Licenses and Identification Cards Acceptable by Federal Agencies for Official Purposes: GAO-08-451R, February 12, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Homeland Security: Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: Changes to the Visa Waiver Program to Implement the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) Program: GAO-08-906R, June 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service: Migratory Bird Hunting; Late Seasons and Bag and Possession Limits for Certain Migratory Game Birds: GAO-08-98R, October 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration: Default Investment Alternatives Under Participant Directed Individual Account Plans: GAO-08-256R, November 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration: Employer Payment for Personal Protective Equipment: GAO-08-303R, November 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Labor; Employee Benefits Security Administration: Annual Reporting and Disclosure: GAO-08-310R, December 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of State: Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates: GAO-08-575R, March 14, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: Hours of Service of Drivers: GAO-08-390R, January 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs: Gaming on Trust Lands Acquired After October 17, 1988: GAO-08-873R, June 3, 2008; 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-08-1143R, September 15, 2008; 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-08-1139R, September 10, 2008; 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 2008-09 Early Season: GAO-08-1150R, September 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service: Migratory Bird Hunting; Migratory Bird Hunting Regulatons on Certain Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded Lands for the 2007-08 Early and Late Seasons: GAO-08-193R, October 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of the Treasury, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; Federal Reserve System; Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Department of the Treasury, Office of Thrift Supervision: Risk-Based Capital Standards: Advanced Capital Adequacy Framework--Basel II: GAO-08-362R, December 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Environmental Protection Agency: Control of Emissions of Air Pollution From Locomotive Engines and Marine Compression-Ignition Engines Less Than 30 Liters Per Cylinder: GAO-08-771R, May 21, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Environmental Protection Agency: Lead; Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program: GAO-08-734R, May 5, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 5 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Environmental Protection Agency: National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone: GAO-08-629R, April 10, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Environmental Protection Agency: Standards of Performance for Petroleum Refineries: GAO-08-1072R, August 11, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Environmental Protection Agency: Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines: GAO-08-441R, January 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Federal Communications Commission: Commercial Mobile Alert System: GAO-08-1116R, August 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Federal Communications Commission: Commercial Mobile Alert System: GAO-08-1070R, August 6, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Federal Communications Commission: Exclusive Service Contracts for Provision of Video Services in Multiple Dwelling Units and Other Real Estate Developments: GAO-08-406R, January 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services: GAO-08-803R, May 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Federal Communications Commission: Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Establishes Post-Reconfiguration 800 MHz Band Plan for the U.S.-Canada Border Regions: GAO-08-929R, June 27, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Federal Communications Commission: Review of the Emergency Alert System: GAO-08-273R, November 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Federal Communications Commission: Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements: GAO-08-509R, February 28, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Federal Trade Commission: Identity Theft Red Flags and Address Discrepancies Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003: GAO-08-1118R, August 29, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Occupational Dose Records, Labeling Containers, and the Total Effective Dose Equivalent: GAO-08-332R, December 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Revision of Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for FY 2008: GAO-08-910R, June 23, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Securities and Exchange Commission: Acceptance From Foreign Private Issuers of Financial Statements Prepared in Accordance With International Financial Reporting Standards Without Reconciliation to U.S. GAAP: GAO-08-404R, January 18, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Securities and Exchange Commission: Definition of Eligible Portfolio Company Under the Investment Company Act of 1940: GAO-08-832R, June 3, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Securities and Exchange Commission: Internal Control Over Financial Reporting in Exchange Act Periodic Reports of Non-Accelerated Filers: GAO-08-998R, July 16, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Securities and Exchange Commission: Revisions to Rules 144 and 145: GAO-08-376R, December 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Social Security Administration: Amendments to the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program: GAO-08-834R, June 2, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Social Security Administration: Suspension of New Claims to the Federal Reviewing Official Review Level: GAO-08-455R, January 31, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

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