Today's GAO Reports - June 13, 2006

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

Reports

1. Capital Gains Tax Gap: Requiring Brokers to Report Securities Cost Basis Would Improve Compliance if Related Challenges Are Addressed. GAO-06-603, June 13.  Highlights

2. Aviation Security: Further Study of Safety and Effectiveness and Better Management Controls Needed If Air Carriers Resume Interest in Deploying Less-than-Lethal Weapons. GAO-06-475, May 26.  Highlights

3. Wildland Fire Suppression: Lack of Clear Guidance Raises Concerns about Cost Sharing between Federal and Nonfederal Entities. GAO-06-570, May 30.  Highlights

Testimonies

1. Tax Compliance: Challenges to Corporate Tax Enforcement and Options to Improve Securities Basis Reporting, by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, before the Senate Committee on Finance. GAO-06-851T, June 13.  Highlights

2. Rebuilding Iraq: Actions Still Needed to Improve Use of Private Security Providers, by William M. Solis, director, defense capabilities and management, before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, House Committee on Government Reform. GAO-06-865T, June 13.  Highlights

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