Today's GAO Reports - January 18, 2007

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

Report

1. Trade Adjustment Assistance: New Program for Farmers Provides Some Assistance, but Has Had Limited Participation and Low Program Expenditures. GAO-07-201, December 18.

Testimonies

1. Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: GAO Audit Approach and Findings, by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, before the House Committee on Armed Services. GAO-07-385T, January 18.

2. Oil and Gas Royalties: Royalty Relief Will Likely Cost the Government Billions, but the Final Costs Have Yet to Be Determined, by Mark E. Gaffigan, acting director, natural resources and environment, before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. GAO-07-369T, January 18.  Highlights

3. Passenger Rail Security: Enhanced Federal Leadership Needed to Prioritize and Guide Security Efforts, by Cathleen A. Berrick, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. GAO-07-225T, January 18.  Highlights

4. Defense Acquisitions: DOD Needs to Exert Management and Oversight to Better Control Acquisition of Services, by Katherine V. Schinasi, managing director, acquisition and sourcing management, before the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Senate Committee on Armed Services. GAO-07-359T, January 17.  Highlights

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