Today's GAO Reports - March 05, 2008

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

Report

1. Military Base Realignments and Closures: Higher Costs and Lower Savings Projected for Implementing Two Key Supply-Related BRAC Recommendations. GAO-08-315, March 5.  Highlights

Testimonies

1. Information Technology: Significant Problems of Critical Automation Program Contribute to Risks Facing 2010 Census, by David A. Powner, director, information technology management issues, and Mathew J. Scire, director, strategic issues, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-08-550T, March 5.  Highlights

2. Space Acquisitions: Major Space Programs Still at Risk for Cost and Schedule Increases, by Cristina T. Chaplain, director, acquisition and sourcing management, before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Senate Committee on Armed Services. GAO-08-552T, March 4.  Highlights

3. Advanced Energy Technologies: Budget Trends and Challenges for DOE's Energy R&D Program, by Mark E. Gaffigan, acting director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, House Committee on Science and Technology. GAO-08-556T, March 5.  Highlights

4. Coast Guard: Deepwater Program Management Initiatives and Key Homeland Security Missions, by Stephen L. Caldwell, director, homeland security and justice, and John P. Hutton, director, acquisition and sourcing management, before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, House Committee on Appropriations. GAO-08-531T, March 5.  Highlights

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