Today's GAO Reports - October 31, 2007

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

Reports

1. Nonproliferation: U.S. Efforts to Combat Nuclear Networks Need Better Data on Proliferation Risks and Program Results. GAO-08-21, October 31.  Highlights

2. Influenza Pandemic: Opportunities Exist to Address Critical Infrastructure Protection Challenges That Require Federal and Private Sector Coordination. GAO-08-36, October 31.  Highlights

3. Defense Contracts: Contracting for Military Food Services under the Randolph-Sheppard and Javits-Wagner-O'Day Programs. GAO-08-3, October 30.  Highlights

4. Critical Infrastructure Protection: Sector-Specific Plans' Coverage of Key Cyber Security Elements Varies. GAO-08-113, October 31.  Highlights

5. Business Systems Modernization: Air Force Needs to Fully Define Policies and Procedures for Institutionally Managing Investments. GAO-08-52, October 31.  Highlights

6. Business Systems Modernization: Department of the Navy Needs to Establish Management Structure and Fully Define Policies and Procedures for Institutionally Managing Investments. GAO-08-53, October 31.  Highlights

7. U.S. Postal Service: Agencies Distribute Fund-raising Stamp Proceeds and Improve Reporting. GAO-08-45, October 30.  Highlights

Correspondences

1. DOD Pharmacy Benefits Program: Reduced Pharmacy Costs Resulting from the Uniform Formulary and Manufacturer Rebates. GAO-08-172R, October 31.

2. VA Health Care: Status of Inspector General Recommendations for Health Care Services Contracting. GAO-08-61R, October 31.

Testimonies

1. Long-Term Fiscal Challenge: Comments on the Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act, by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, before the Senate Committee on the Budget. GAO-08-238T, October 31.  Highlights

2. Critical Infrastructure Protection: Sector-Specific Plans' Coverage of Key Cyber Security Elements Varies, by David A. Powner, director, information technology management issues, before the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology and the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection, House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-08-64T, October 31.  Highlights

3. Inspectors General: Limitations of IG Oversight at the Department of State, by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, before the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight, House Committee on Foreign Affairs. GAO-08-135T, October 31.  Highlights

4. Military Personnel: Considerations Related to Extending Demonstration Project on Servicemembers' Employment Rights Claims, by George H. Stalcup, director, strategic issues, before the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. GAO-08-229T, October 31.  Highlights

5. Transportation Security: TSA Has Made Progress in Implementing the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Program, but Challenges Remain, by Cathleen A. Berrick, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-08-133T, October 31.  Highlights

Presentations By The Comptroller General

1. "Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today," by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, on the Fiscal Wake-Up Tour at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, in Baltimore, Maryland. GAO-08-241CG, October 29.

2. "21st Century Transformation Challenges and Opportunities," by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, before the Coast Guard Innovation Expo, in New Orleans, Louisiana. GAO-08-260CG, October 30.

3. "America's Fiscal Future," by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, before the Breakbulk Trade and Transportation Exhibition and Conference, in New Orleans. GAO-08-217CG, October 30.


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