GAO Month in Review February 2008

About the Month in Review

The Month in Review is a comprehensive list of all reports, testimony, correspondence, and other publications issued by GAO during the previous month, grouped according to subject categories.

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Economic Development

Disaster Cost Estimates: FEMA Can Improve Its Learning from Past Experience and Management of Disaster-Related Resources
GAO-08-301, February 22, 2008
National Disaster Response: FEMA Should Take Action to Improve Capacity and Coordination between Government and Voluntary Sectors
GAO-08-369, February 27, 2008
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Education

Head Start: A More Comprehensive Risk Management Strategy and Data Improvements Could Further Strengthen Program Oversight
GAO-08-221, February 12, 2008
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Energy

Hydrogen Fuel Initiative: DOE Has Made Important Progress and Involved Stakeholders but Needs to Update What It Expects to Achieve by Its 2015 Target
GAO-08-305, January 11, 2008
Los Alamos National Laboratory: Information on Security of Classified Data, Nuclear Material Controls, Nuclear and Worker Safety, and Project Management Weaknesses
GAO-08-173R, January 10, 2008
Nuclear Security: Action May Be Needed to Reassess the Security of NRC-Licensed Research Reactors
GAO-08-403, January 31, 2008
Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Options to Improve the Cost-Effectiveness of Filling the Reserve
GAO-08-521T, February 26, 2008
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Financial Institutions

Financial Services Industry: Overall Trends in Management-Level Diversity and Diversity Initiatives, 1993-2006
GAO-08-445T, February 7, 2008
Hedge Funds: Regulators and Market Participants Are Taking Steps to Strengthen Market Discipline, but Continued Attention Is Needed
GAO-08-200, January 24, 2008
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Financial Management

Bank Secrecy Act: Increased Use of Exemption Provisions Could Reduce Currency Transaction Reporting While Maintaining Usefulness to Law Enforcement Efforts
GAO-08-355, February 21, 2008
Bank Secrecy Act: Surveys of Financial Institutions and CTR Users (GAO-08-385SP, February 2008), an E-supplement to GAO-08-355
GAO-08-385SP, February 21, 2008
Financial Audit: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Funds' 2007 and 2006 Financial Statements
GAO-08-416, February 11, 2008
HUD and Treasury Programs: More Information on Leverage Measures' Accuracy and Linkage to Program Goals Is Needed in Assessing Performance
GAO-08-136, January 18, 2008
Improper Payments: Status of Agencies' Efforts to Address Improper Payment and Recovery Auditing Requirements
GAO-08-438T, January 31, 2008
Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today
GAO-08-501CG, February 6, 2008
Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today
GAO-08-489CG, February 4, 2008
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Government Operations

Addressing Fiscal Sustainability and Fixing the Social Security System: Two Challenges Facing the Nation
GAO-08-524CG, February 14, 2008
Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of February 7, 2008
GAO-08-475T, February 7, 2008
Elections: Results of GAO's Testing of Voting Systems Used in Sarasota County in Florida's 13th Congressional District
GAO-08-425T, February 8, 2008
Federal Acquisition: Oversight Plan Needed to Help Implement Acquisition Advisory Panel's Recommendations
GAO-08-515T, February 27, 2008
Federal Real Property: Strategy Needed to Address Agencies' Long-standing Reliance on Costly Leasing
GAO-08-197, January 24, 2008
Federal Workers' Compensation: Better Data and Management Strategies Would Strengthen Efforts to Prevent and Address Improper Payments
GAO-08-284, February 26, 2008
GAO's Performance Plan for Fiscal Year 2009: Mission, Performance Plans, Resources, and Strategies
GAO-08-507SP, February 19, 2008
Intelligence Reform: GAO Can Assist the Congress and the Intelligence Community on Management Reform Initiatives
GAO-08-413T, February 29, 2008
Personnel Clearances: Key Factors to Consider in Efforts to Reform Security Clearance Processes
GAO-08-352T, February 27, 2008
Postal Reform Law: Early Transition Is Promising, but Challenges to Successful Implementation Remain
GAO-08-503T, February 28, 2008
The Judgment Fund: Status of Reimbursements Required by the No FEAR Act and Contract Disputes Act
GAO-08-295R, February 26, 2008
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: Hiring Efforts Are Not Sufficient to Reduce the Patent Application Backlog
GAO-08-527T, February 27, 2008
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Health

Catastrophic Disasters: Federal Efforts Help States Prepare for and Respond to Psychological Consequences, but FEMA's Crisis Counseling Program Needs Improvements
GAO-08-22, February 29, 2008
DOD and VA: Preliminary Observations on Efforts to Improve Care Management and Disability Evaluations for Servicemembers
GAO-08-514T, February 27, 2008
Health Information Technology: HHS Is Pursuing Efforts to Advance Nationwide Implementation, but Has Not Yet Completed a National Strategy
GAO-08-499T, February 14, 2008
Medicare Advantage: Higher Spending Relative to Medicare Fee-for-Service May Not Ensure Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs for Beneficiaries
GAO-08-522T, February 28, 2008
Medicare Advantage: Increased Spending Relative to Medicare Fee-for-Service May Not Always Reduce Beneficiary Out-of-Pocket Costs
GAO-08-359, February 22, 2008
Medicare Part D: Plan Sponsors' Processing and CMS Monitoring of Drug Coverage Requests Could Be Improved
GAO-08-47, January 22, 2008
Medicare Physician Payment: Care Coordination Programs Used in Demonstration Show Promise, but Wider Use of Payment Approach May Be Limited
GAO-08-65, February 15, 2008
Primary Care Professionals: Recent Supply Trends, Projections, and Valuation of Services
GAO-08-472T, February 12, 2008
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Homeland Security

Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made in Implementation of Management and Mission Functions, but More Work Remains
GAO-08-457T, February 13, 2008
Department of Homeland Security: Status and Accountability Challenges Associated with the Use of Special DHS Acquisition Authority
GAO-08-471T, February 7, 2008
Homeland Security: Preliminary Observations on the Federal Protective Service's Efforts to Protect Federal Property
GAO-08-476T, February 8, 2008
Secure Border Initiative: Observations on the Importance of Applying Lessons Learned to Future Projects
GAO-08-508T, February 27, 2008
Visa Waiver Program: Limitations with Department of Homeland Security's Plan to Verify Departure of Foreign Nationals
GAO-08-458T, February 28, 2008
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Income Security

State and Local Government Retiree Benefits: Current Funded Status of Pension and Health Benefits
GAO-08-223, January 29, 2008
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Information Management

Information Security: Although Progress Reported, Federal Agencies Need to Resolve Significant Deficiencies
GAO-08-496T, February 14, 2008
Information Security: Protecting Personally Identifiable Information
GAO-08-343, January 25, 2008
Information Technology: VA Has Taken Important Steps to Centralize Control of Its Resources, but Effectiveness Depends on Additional Planned Actions
GAO-08-449T, February 13, 2008
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International Affairs

Embassy Security: Upgrades Have Enhanced Security, but Site Conditions Prevent Full Adherence to Standards
GAO-08-162, January 18, 2008
Foreign Investment: Laws and Policies Regulating Foreign Investment in 10 Countries
GAO-08-320, February 28, 2008
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Justice and Law Enforcement

Immigration Benefits: Internal Controls for Adjudicating Humanitarian Parole Cases Are Generally Effective, but Some Can Be Strengthened
GAO-08-282, February 6, 2008
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National Defense

Best Practices: Increased Focus on Requirements and Oversight Needed to Improve DOD's Acquisition Environment and Weapon System Quality
GAO-08-294, February 1, 2008
Chemical and Biological Defense: DOD and VA Need to Improve Efforts to Identify and Notify Individuals Potentially Exposed during Chemical and Biological Tests
GAO-08-366, February 28, 2008
DOD Personnel Clearances: DOD Faces Multiple Challenges in Its Efforts to Improve Clearance Processes for Industry Personnel
GAO-08-470T, February 13, 2008
DOD Personnel Clearances: Improved Annual Reporting Would Enable More Informed Congressional Oversight
GAO-08-350, February 13, 2008
Defense Acquisitions: Assessment of DOD Efforts to Enhance Missile Defense Capabilities and Oversight
GAO-08-506T, February 26, 2008
Defense Acquisitions: DOD's Practices and Processes for Multiyear Procurement Should Be Improved
GAO-08-298, February 7, 2008
Defense Business Transformation: Sustaining Progress Requires Continuity of Leadership and an Integrated Approach
GAO-08-462T, February 7, 2008
Defense Logistics: Army Has Not Fully Planned or Budgeted for the Reconstitution of Its Afloat Prepositioned Stocks
GAO-08-257R, February 8, 2008
Limitations in DOD's Evaluation Plan for EEO Complaint Pilot Program Hinder Determination of Pilot Results
GAO-08-387R, February 22, 2008
Military Personnel: Guidance Needed for Any Future Conversions of Military Medical Positions to Civilian Positions
GAO-08-370R, February 8, 2008
Military Personnel: The DOD and Coast Guard Academies Have Taken Steps to Address Incidents of Sexual Harassment and Assault, but Greater Federal Oversight Is Needed
GAO-08-296, January 17, 2008
Military Readiness: Impact of Current Operations and Actions Needed to Rebuild Readiness of U.S. Ground Forces
GAO-08-497T, February 14, 2008
Military Readiness: Navy Is Making Progress Implementing Its Fleet Response Plan, but Has Not Fully Developed Goals, Measures, and Resource Needs
GAO-08-264, February 1, 2008
The Department of Defense's Civilian Human Capital Strategic Plan Does Not Meet Most Statutory Requirements
GAO-08-439R, February 6, 2008
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Natural Resources

Federal Land Management: Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Restrictions and Management Weaknesses Limit Future Sales and Acquisitions
GAO-08-196, February 5, 2008
Forest Service: Better Planning, Guidance, and Data Are Needed to Improve Management of the Competitive Sourcing Program
GAO-08-195, January 22, 2008
Wildland Fire Management: Federal Agencies Lack Key Long- and Short-Term Management Strategies for Using Program Funds Effectively
GAO-08-433T, February 12, 2008
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Transportation

Aviation Security: Transportation Security Administration Has Strengthened Planning to Guide Investments in Key Aviation Security Programs, but More Work Remains
GAO-08-456T, February 28, 2008
Aviation Weather: FAA Is Reevaluating Services at Key Centers; Both FAA and the National Weather Service Need to Better Ensure Product Quality
GAO-08-258, January 11, 2008
Aviation Weather: Services at Key Aviation Facilities Lack Performance Measures, but Improvement Efforts Are Under Way
GAO-08-491T, February 26, 2008
Emergency Transit Assistance: Federal Funding for Recent Disasters, and Options for the Future
GAO-08-243, February 15, 2008
Federal Aviation Administration: Challenges Facing the Agency in Fiscal Year 2009 and Beyond
GAO-08-460T, February 7, 2008
Highway Public-Private Partnerships: More Rigorous Up-front Analysis Could Better Secure Potential Benefits and Protect the Public Interest
GAO-08-44, February 8, 2008
Runway Safety: Progress on Reducing Runway Incursions Impeded by Leadership, Technology, and Other Challenges
GAO-08-481T, February 13, 2008
Surface Transportation: Preliminary Observations on Efforts to Restructure Current Program
GAO-08-478T, February 6, 2008
Transmission Lines: Issues Associated with High-Voltage Direct-Current Transmission Lines along Transportation Rights of Way
GAO-08-347R, February 1, 2008
Transportation Safety: Medical Certification and Background Check Requirements for Pilots, Vessel Masters, and Commercial Drivers Vary
GAO-08-421R, February 27, 2008
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Veterans Affairs

VA Health Care: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Screening and Evaluation Implemented for OEF/OIF Veterans, but Challenges Remain
GAO-08-276, February 8, 2008
Veterans' Benefits: Improved Management Would Enhance VA's Pension Program
GAO-08-112, February 14, 2008
Veterans' Disability Benefits: Claims Processing Challenges Persist, while VA Continues to Take Steps to Address Them
GAO-08-473T, February 14, 2008
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Legal Products: Decisions and Opinions

American Cybernetic Corporation
B-310551.2, February 1, 2008
C&H SERVICE Srl
B-310790, February 5, 2008
Capitol Supply, Inc.
B-309999.3, January 22, 2008
Command Management Services, Inc.
B-310261; B-310261.2, December 14, 2007
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008--Incorporation by Reference
B-316010, February 25, 2008
Data Integrators, Inc.
B-310928, January 31, 2008
Department of the Army--Use of Appropriations for Bottled Water
B-310502, February 4, 2008
Done Right Building Services, Inc.
B-310568, December 17, 2007
Eagle Home Medical Corporation--Costs
B-299821.3, February 4, 2008
Forest Service--Apportionment Limitation for Aviation Resources
B-310108, February 6, 2008
GAP Solutions, Inc.
B-310564, January 4, 2008
Global Computer Enterprises, Inc.
B-310823; B-310823.2; B-310823.4, January 31, 2008
Group GPS Multimedia
B-310716, January 22, 2008
IBV, Ltd.
B-311244, February 21, 2008
PM Services Company
B-310762, February 4, 2008
Para Scientific Company
B-310742.2; B-310903, February 14, 2008
Pemco Aeroplex, Inc.--Reconsideration
B-310372.2, February 1, 2008
Relief of Accountable Officer at Veterans Affairs Medical Center
B-309267, January 15, 2008
S4, Inc.
B-310794, February 12, 2008
Silnyx Communications, Inc.
B-310667; B-310667.2, January 23, 2008
Superior Landscaping Company, Inc.
B-310617, January 15, 2008
Systems Research and Applications Corporation; Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
B-299818; B-299818.2; B-299818.3; B-299818.4, September 6, 2007
The Mangi Environmental Group, Inc.
B-299721.4, January 24, 2008
Tiger Truck LLC
B-310759; B-310759.2, February 7, 2008
Veterans Technology, LLC
B-310303.2, January 7, 2008
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Legal Products: Federal Agency Major Rules

Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: Mandatory Reliability Standards for Critical Infrastructure Protection
GAO-08-493R, February 21, 2008
Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Secretary: Minimum Standards for Driver's Licenses and Identification Cards Acceptable by Federal Agencies for Official Purposes
GAO-08-451R, February 12, 2008
Federal Communications Commission: Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements
GAO-08-509R, February 28, 2008
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