Today's GAO Reports - July 24, 2007

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

Reports

1. Tax Compliance: Thousands of Organizations Exempt from Federal Income Tax Owe Nearly $1 Billion in Payroll and Other Taxes. GAO-07-563, June 29.  Highlights

2. Veterans Affairs: Inadequate Controls over IT Equipment at Selected VA Locations Pose Continuing Risk of Theft, Loss, and Misappropriation. GAO-07-505, July 16.  Highlights

3. September 11: HHS Needs to Ensure the Availability of Health Screening and Monitoring for All Responders. GAO-07-892, July 23.  Highlights

Testimonies

1. Nonprofit Sector: Increasing Numbers and Key Role in Delivering Federal Services, by Stanley J. Czerwinski, director, strategic issues, before the Subcommittee on Oversight, House Committee on Ways and Means. GAO-07-1084T, July 24.  Highlights

2. Tax Compliance: Thousands of Organizations Exempt from Federal Income Tax Owe Nearly $1 Billion in Payroll and Other Taxes, by Gregory D. Kutz, managing director, forensic audits and special investigations, before the Subcommittee on Oversight, House Committee on Ways and Means. GAO-07-1090T, July 24.  Highlights

3. Federal Farm Programs: USDA Needs to Strengthen Management Controls to Prevent Improper Payments to Estates and Deceased Individuals, by Lisa R. Shames, director, natural resources and environment, before the Senate Committee on Finance. GAO-07-1137T, July 24.  Highlights

4. Homeland Security: DHS Privacy Office Has Made Progress but Faces Continuing Challenges, by Linda D. Koontz, director, information management issues, before a joint hearing of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties and the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law, House Committee on the Judiciary. GAO-07-1024T, July 24.  Highlights

5. Compact of Free Association: Implementation Activities Have Progressed, but the Marshall Islands Faces Challenges to Achieving Long-Term Compact Goals, by David B. Gootnick, director, international affairs and trade, before the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, House Committee on Natural Resources. GAO-07-1115T, July 24.

6. NASA: Challenges in Completing and Sustaining the International Space Station, by Cristina T. Chaplain, director, acquisition and sourcing management, before the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, House Committee on Science and Technology. GAO-07-1121T, July 24.

7. Defense Acquisitions: Realistic Business Cases Needed to Execute Navy Shipbuilding Programs, by Paul L. Francis, director, acquisition and sourcing management team, before the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces, House Committee on Armed Services. GAO-07-943T, July 24.  Highlights

8. Veterans Affairs: Lack of Accountability and Control Weaknesses over IT Equipment at Selected VA Locations, by McCoy Williams, director, financial management and assurance, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. GAO-07-1100T, July 24.  Highlights

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