Today's GAO Reports - November 15, 2006

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

Reports

1. Foreign Assistance: U.S. Democracy Assistance for Cuba Needs Better Management and Oversight. GAO-07-147, November 15.  Highlights

2. Afghanistan Drug Control: Despite Improved Efforts, Deteriorating Security Threatens Success of U.S. Goals. GAO-07-78, November 15.  Highlights

3. International Trade: Customs' Revised Bonding Policy Reduces Risk of Uncollected Duties, but Concerns about Uneven Implementation and Effects Remain. GAO-07-50, October 18.  Highlights

4. Tax Administration: Most Filing Season Services Continue to Improve, but Opportunities Exist for Additional Savings. GAO-07-27, November 15.  Highlights

5. Internal Revenue Service: Procedural Changes Could Enhance Tax Collections. GAO-07-26, November 15.  Highlights

6. Medicaid: Strategies to Help States Address Increased Expenditures during Economic Downturns. GAO-07-97, October 18.  Highlights

7. Critical Infrastructure Protection: Progress Coordinating Government and Private Sector Efforts Varies by Sectors' Characteristics. GAO-07-39, October 16.  Highlights

Testimony

1. Company Formations: Minimal Ownership Information Is Collected and Available, by Yvonne D. Jones, director, financial markets and community investment, before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-07-196T, November 14.  Highlights


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