Today's GAO Reports - September 24, 2007

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

Reports

1. Defense Acquisitions: Navy Faces Challenges Constructing the Aircraft Carrier Gerald R. Ford within Budget. GAO-07-866, August 23.  Highlights

2. Tax Compliance: Inflation Has Significantly Decreased the Real Value of Some Penalties. GAO-07-1062, August 23.  Highlights

3. Natural Hazard Mitigation: Various Mitigation Efforts Exist, but Federal Efforts Do Not Provide a Comprehensive Strategic Framework. GAO-07-403, August 22.  Highlights

Presentation By The Comptroller General

1. "Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today" by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, on the Fiscal Wake-Up Tour in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Jose, and San Francisco. GAO-07-1267CG, September 11-14. [slides]

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