Today's GAO Reports - April 24, 2007

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

Report

1. Bankruptcy Reform: Value of Credit Counseling Requirement Is Not Clear. GAO-07-203, April 6.  Highlights

Testimonies

1. Federal Oversight of Food Safety: High-Risk Designation Can Bring Attention to Limitations in the Government's Food Recall Programs, by Lisa R. Shames, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Energy and Commerce. GAO-07-785T, April 24.  Highlights

2. Federal Transit Benefits Program: Ineffective Controls Result in Fraud and Abuse by Federal Workers, by Gregory D. Kutz, managing director, forensic audits and special investigations, before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-07-724T, April 24.  Highlights

3. Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of April 17, 2007, by Terrell G. Dorn, director, physical infrastructure issues, before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, House Committee on Appropriations. GAO-07-755T, April 24.

4. Department of Energy: Observations on Actions to Implement the New Loan Guarantee Program for Innovative Technologies, by James C. Cosgrove, acting director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, House Committee on Energy and Commerce. GAO-07-798T, April 24.  Highlights

5. 2010 Census: Design Shows Progress, but Managing Technology Acquisitions, Temporary Field Staff, and Gulf Region Enumeration Require Attention, by Mathew J. Scire, director, strategic issues, before the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. GAO-07-779T, April 24.  Highlights

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