Today's GAO Reports - February 20, 2007

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

Reports

1. Chemical and Biological Defense: Management Actions Are Needed to Close the Gap between Army Chemical Unit Preparedness and Stated National Priorities. GAO-07-143, January 19.  Highlights

2. Chemical and Biological Defense: Updated Intelligence, Clear Guidance, and Consistent Priorities Needed to Guide Investments in Collective Protection. GAO-07-113, January 19.  Highlights

3. Crude Oil: California Crude Oil Price Fluctuations Are Consistent with Broader Market Trends. GAO-07-315, January 19.  Highlights

4. Employee Benefits Security Administration: Enforcement Improvements Made but Additional Actions Could Further Enhance Pension Plan Oversight. GAO-07-22, January 18.  Highlights

5. Military Personnel: Strategic Plan Needed to Address Army's Emerging Officer Accession and Retention Challenges. GAO-07-224, January 19.  Highlights

6. Telecommunications: Issues Related to the Structure and Funding of Public Television. GAO-07-150, January 19.  Highlights

Congressional Testimony

1. Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of February 16, 2007, by Terrell G. Dorn, director, physical infrastructure issues, before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, House Committee on Appropriations. GAO-07-507T, February 16.

Presentation By The Comptroller General

1. "DOD Transformation Challenges and Opportunities" by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, before the Army War College, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. GAO-07-500CG, February 12.

Reposted Product

1. Military Base Closures: Opportunities Exist to Improve Environmental Cleanup Cost Reporting and to Expedite Transfer of Unneeded Property. GAO-07-166, January 30.  Highlights

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