Today's GAO Reports - April 17, 2008

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

Reports

1. 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.  Highlights

2. 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.  Highlights

Testimonies

1. Internal Revenue Service: Assessment of the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request, by David A. Powner, director, information technology management issues, and James R. White, director, strategic issues, before the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Senate Committee on Appropriations. GAO-08-620T, April 16.  Highlights

2. Humane Methods of Handling and Slaughter: Public Reporting on Violations Can Identify Enforcement Challenges and Enhance Transparency, by Lisa R. Shames, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Domestic Policy, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. GAO-08-686T, April 17.  Highlights

3. Homeland Security: Federal Efforts Are Helping to Address Some Challenges Faced by State and Local Fusion Centers, by Eileen R. Larence, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on State, Local, and Private Sector Preparedness and Integration, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-08-636T, April 17.  Highlights

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