GAO Month in Review March 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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Budget and Spending

Making Tough Budget Choices to Create a Better Future
GAO-08-604CG, March 12, 2008
Principles of Federal Appropriations Law: Annual Update of the Third Edition
GAO-08-450SP, March 13, 2008
The Nation's Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: January 2008 Update
GAO-08-591R, March 21, 2008
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Business, Industry, and Consumers

Telecommunications: FCC Has Made Some Progress in the Management of Its Enforcement Program but Faces Limitations, and Additional Actions Are Needed
GAO-08-125, February 15, 2008
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Education

Disconnected Youth: Federal Action Could Address Some of the Challenges Faced by Local Programs That Reconnect Youth to Education and Employment
GAO-08-313, February 28, 2008
District of Columbia Public Schools: While Early Reform Efforts Tackle Critical Management Issues, a District-Wide Strategic Education Plan Would Help Guide Long-Term Efforts
GAO-08-549T, March 14, 2008
Native Hawaiian Education Act: Greater Oversight Would Increase Accountability and Enable Targeting of Funds to Areas with Greatest Need
GAO-08-422, March 25, 2008
No Child Left Behind Act: Education Actions Could Improve the Targeting of School Improvement Funds to Schools Most in Need of Assistance
GAO-08-380, February 29, 2008
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Energy

Advanced Energy Technologies: Budget Trends and Challenges for DOE's Energy R&D Program
GAO-08-556T, March 5, 2008
Utility Oversight: Recent Changes in Law Call for Improved Vigilance by FERC
GAO-08-289, February 25, 2008
Utility Oversight: Survey of State Public Utility Commissions on Utility Commission Authorities and Reporting Responsibilities For Overseeing Utilities Since the Passage of EPAct 2005 (GAO-08-290SP, February 2008), an E-supplement to GAO-08-289
GAO-08-290SP, February 25, 2008
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Environmental Protection

Environmental Protection: EPA Needs to Ensure That Best Practices and Procedures Are Followed When Making Further Changes to Its Library Network
GAO-08-304, February 29, 2008
Environmental Protection: EPA Needs to Follow Best Practices and Procedures When Reorganizing Its Library Network
GAO-08-579T, March 13, 2008
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Financial Institutions

Bank Fees: Federal Banking Regulators Could Better Ensure That Consumers Have Required Disclosure Documents Prior to Opening Checking or Savings Accounts
GAO-08-281, January 31, 2008
U.S. Coins: The Federal Reserve Banks Are Fulfilling Coin Demand, but Optimal Inventory Ranges Are Undefined
GAO-08-401, March 21, 2008
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Financial Management

Financial Audit: American Battle Monuments Commission's Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2007 and 2006
GAO-08-326, February 29, 2008
Financial Audit: Senate Restaurants Revolving Fund for Fiscal Years 2007 and 2006
GAO-08-463, March 7, 2008
Financial Audit: Special Counsel Expenditures for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2007
GAO-08-541, March 31, 2008
Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today
GAO-08-584CG, March 6, 2008
Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today
GAO-08-583CG, March 5, 2008
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Government Operations

"The Government Accountability Office (GAO) Act of 2007" (H.R. 3268), and Other GAO Reforms
GAO-08-587T, March 13, 2008
Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of March 12, 2008
GAO-08-545T, March 12, 2008
Comments on the Office of Personnel Management's February 20, 2008 Report to Congress Regarding the Retirement Systems Modernization
GAO-08-576R, March 28, 2008
Federal User Fees: Substantive Reviews Needed to Align Port-Related Fees with the Programs They Support
GAO-08-321, February 22, 2008
Intellectual Property: Federal Enforcement Has Generally Increased, but Assessing Performance Could Strengthen Law Enforcement Efforts
GAO-08-157, March 11, 2008
Management Letter: Recommendations for Improvements to MCC's Internal Controls and Policies on Premium Class Air Travel
GAO-08-468R, February 29, 2008
Presidential Signing Statements: Agency Implementation of Selected Provisions of Law
GAO-08-553T, March 11, 2008
Supplemental Appropriations: Opportunities Exist to Increase Transparency and Provide Additional Controls
GAO-08-314, January 31, 2008
U.S. Government Accountability Office: Human Capital Initiatives and Additional Legislative Authorities
GAO-08-573T, March 13, 2008
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Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Changes in Obligations and Activities before and after Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Reorganization
GAO-08-328R, February 25, 2008
Health Insurance: Most College Students Are Covered through Employer-Sponsored Plans, and Some Colleges and States Are Taking Steps to Increase Coverage
GAO-08-389, March 28, 2008
Hospital Quality Data: Issues and Challenges Related to How Hospitals Submit Data and How CMS Ensures Data Reliability
GAO-08-555T, March 6, 2008
Medicaid Demonstration Waivers: Recent HHS Approvals Continue to Raise Cost and Oversight Concerns
GAO-08-87, January 31, 2008
Reprocessed Single-Use Medical Devices: FDA Oversight Has Increased, and Available Information Does Not Indicate That Use Presents an Elevated Health Risk
GAO-08-147, January 31, 2008
September 11: Fiscal Year 2008 Cost Estimation Process for World Trade Center Health Programs
GAO-08-537R, March 11, 2008
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Homeland Security

Coast Guard: Deepwater Program Management Initiatives and Key Homeland Security Missions
GAO-08-531T, March 5, 2008
Homeland Security: DHS Has Taken Actions to Strengthen Border Security Programs and Operations, but Challenges Remain
GAO-08-542T, March 6, 2008
Homeland Security: DHS Improved its Risk-Based Grant Programs' Allocation and Management Methods, But Measuring Programs' Impact on National Capabilities Remains a Challenge
GAO-08-488T, March 11, 2008
Homeland Security: Strategic Solution for US-VISIT Program Needs to Be Better Defined, Justified, and Coordinated
GAO-08-361, February 29, 2008
Maritime Security: Coast Guard Inspections Identify and Correct Facility Deficiencies, but More Analysis Needed of Program's Staffing, Practices, and Data
GAO-08-12, February 14, 2008
Status of Selected Aspects of the Coast Guard's Deepwater Program
GAO-08-270R, March 11, 2008
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Housing

Housing Government-Sponsored Enterprises: A Single Regulator Will Better Ensure Safety and Soundness and Mission Achievement
GAO-08-563T, March 6, 2008
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Information Management

Information Security: Progress Reported, but Weaknesses at Federal Agencies Persist
GAO-08-571T, March 12, 2008
Information Security: Securities and Exchange Commission Needs to Continue to Improve Its Program
GAO-08-280, February 29, 2008
Information Technology: Significant Problems of Critical Automation Program Contribute to Risks Facing 2010 Census
GAO-08-550T, March 5, 2008
Privacy: Government Use of Data from Information Resellers Could Include Better Protections
GAO-08-543T, March 11, 2008
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International Affairs

Combating Terrorism: State Department's Antiterrorism Program Needs Improved Guidance and More Systematic Assessments of Outcomes
GAO-08-336, February 29, 2008
Somalia: Several Challenges Limit U.S. and International Stabilization, Humanitarian, and Development Efforts
GAO-08-351, February 19, 2008
Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Actions Needed to Address Inadequate Accountability over U.S. Efforts and Investments
GAO-08-568T, March 11, 2008
The Democratic Republic of the Congo: Major Challenges Impede Efforts to Achieve U.S. Policy Objectives; Systematic Assessment of Progress Is Needed
GAO-08-562T, March 6, 2008
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National Defense

DOD Personnel Clearances: Questions for the Record Related to the Quality and Timeliness of Clearances
GAO-08-580R, March 25, 2008
Defense Acquisitions: 2009 Is a Critical Juncture for the Army's Future Combat System
GAO-08-408, March 7, 2008
Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs
GAO-08-467SP, March 31, 2008
Defense Acquisitions: Progress Made in Fielding Missile Defense, but Program Is Short of Meeting Goals
GAO-08-448, March 14, 2008
Defense Acquisitions: Significant Challenges Ahead in Developing and Demonstrating Future Combat System's Network and Software
GAO-08-409, March 7, 2008
Defense Acquisitions: Termination Costs Are Generally Not a Compelling Reason to Continue Programs or Contracts That Otherwise Warrant Ending
GAO-08-379, March 14, 2008
Defense Contracting: Additional Personal Conflict of Interest Safeguards Needed for Certain DOD Contractor Employees
GAO-08-169, March 7, 2008
Defense Contracting: Army Case Study Delineates Concerns with Use of Contractors as Contract Specialists
GAO-08-360, March 26, 2008
Defense Infrastructure: Army and Marine Corps Grow the Force Construction Projects Generally Support the Initiative
GAO-08-375, March 6, 2008
Defense Management: DOD Needs to Reexamine Its Extensive Reliance on Contractors and Continue to Improve Management and Oversight
GAO-08-572T, March 11, 2008
Defense Management: More Transparency Needed over the Financial and Human Capital Operations of the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization
GAO-08-342, March 6, 2008
Defense Management: Overarching Organizational Framework Could Improve DOD's Management of Energy Reduction Efforts for Military Operations
GAO-08-523T, March 13, 2008
Defense Management: Overarching Organizational Framework Needed to Guide and Oversee Energy Reduction Efforts for Military Operations
GAO-08-426, March 13, 2008
Defense Travel System: Validity of Travel Payments Statistical Sampling in Question
GAO-08-444R, March 3, 2008
Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense
GAO-08-557R, March 17, 2008
Joint Strike Fighter: Impact of Recent Decisions on Program Risks
GAO-08-569T, March 11, 2008
Joint Strike Fighter: Recent Decisions by DOD Add to Program Risks
GAO-08-388, March 11, 2008
Military Base Realignments and Closures: Higher Costs and Lower Savings Projected for Implementing Two Key Supply-Related BRAC Recommendations
GAO-08-315, March 5, 2008
Military Training: Compliance with Environmental Laws Affects Some Training Activities, but DOD Has Not Made a Sound Business Case for Additional Environmental Exemptions
GAO-08-407, March 7, 2008
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Natural Resources

Hardrock Mining: Information on Abandoned Mines and Value and Coverage of Financial Assurances on BLM Land
GAO-08-574T, March 12, 2008
Mineral Revenues: Data Management Problems and Reliance on Self-Reported Data for Compliance Efforts Put MMS Royalty Collections at Risk
GAO-08-560T, March 11, 2008
Natural Resource Management: Opportunities Exist to Enhance Federal Participation in Collaborative Efforts to Reduce Conflicts and Improve Natural Resource Conditions
GAO-08-262, February 12, 2008
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Science, Space, and Technology

Aviation and the Environment: FAA's and NASA's Research and Development Plans for Noise Reduction Are Aligned but the Prospects of Achieving Noise Reduction Goals Are Uncertain
GAO-08-384, February 15, 2008
Defense Space Activities: National Security Space Strategy Needed to Guide Future DOD Space Efforts
GAO-08-431R, March 27, 2008
Space Acquisitions: Major Space Programs Still at Risk for Cost and Schedule Increases
GAO-08-552T, March 4, 2008
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Tax Policy and Administration

Business Systems Modernization: Internal Revenue Service's Fiscal Year 2008 Expenditure Plan
GAO-08-420, March 7, 2008
Internal Revenue Service: Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request and Interim Performance Results of IRS's 2008 Tax Filing Season
GAO-08-567, March 13, 2008
Tax Policy: Tax-Exempt Status of Certain Bonds Merits Reconsideration, and Apparent Noncompliance with Issuance Cost Limitations Should Be Addressed
GAO-08-364, February 15, 2008
Vehicle Donations: Selected Charities Reported Mixed Experiences after Changes in Vehicle Donation Rules
GAO-08-367, February 15, 2008
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Transportation

Coast Guard: Observations on the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget, Recent Performance, and Related Challenges
GAO-08-494T, March 6, 2008
Surface Transportation: Restructured Federal Approach Needed for More Focused, Performance-Based, and Sustainable Programs
GAO-08-400, March 6, 2008
Traffic Safety: Grants Generally Address Key Safety Issues, Despite State Eligibility and Management Difficulties
GAO-08-398, March 14, 2008
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Veterans Affairs

VA Health Care: Additional Efforts to Better Assess Joint Ventures Needed
GAO-08-399, March 28, 2008
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Legal Products: Decisions and Opinions

AdaRose, Inc.
B-299091.3, March 28, 2008
Apptis, Inc.
B-299457; B-299457.2; B-299457.3, May 23, 2007
Brian X. Scott
B-310970; B-310970.2, March 26, 2008
CETENAGROUP
B-310797; B-310797.3, February 14, 2008
Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.
B-310902, March 3, 2008
Election Assistance Commission--Availability of Funds for Purchase of Replacement Voting Equipment
B-316107, March 19, 2008
Evans Security Solutions, Inc.
B-311035, March 19, 2008
FlowSense, LLC
B-310904, March 10, 2008
Harris Enterprices, Inc.
B-311143, March 27, 2008
Karrar Systems Corporation
B-310661.3; B-310661.4, March 3, 2008
Karrar Systems Corporation
B-310661; B-310661.2, January 3, 2008
Para Scientific Company
B-310976, February 25, 2008
Singleton Enterprises-GMT Mechanical, Joint Venture--Costs
B-310454.3, March 27, 2008
Strong Environmental, Inc.
B-311005, March 10, 2008
T.F. Boyle Transportation, Inc.
B-310708; B-310708.2, January 29, 2008
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Legal Products: Federal Agency Major Rules

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicaid Program; Health Care-Related Taxes
GAO-08-532R, March 10, 2008
Department of State: Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates
GAO-08-575R, March 14, 2008
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