Top 10 List for September 2008

An alphabetical listing of the top 10 areas of significant work and the reports and testimonies in those areas issued in September 2008.

1. Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations

Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations: EPA Needs More Information and a Clearly Defined Strategy to Protect Air and Water Quality
GAO-08-1177T, September 24, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 25 pages)   Accessible Text
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations: EPA Needs More Information and a Clearly Defined Strategy to Protect Air and Water Quality from Pollutants of Concern
GAO-08-944, September 4, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 85 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)

2. Defined Benefit Pension Plans

Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Guidance Needed to Better Inform Plans of the Challenges and Risks of Investing in Hedge Funds and Private Equity
GAO-08-692, August 14, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 71 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)

3. Electronic Waste

Electronic Waste: Harmful U.S. Exports Flow Virtually Unrestricted Because of Minimal EPA Enforcement and Narrow Regulation
GAO-08-1166T, September 17, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 21 pages)   Accessible Text
Electronic Waste: EPA Needs to Better Control Harmful U.S. Exports through Stronger Enforcement and More Comprehensive Regulation
GAO-08-1044, August 28, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 67 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)

4. Highway Bridge Program

Highway Bridge Program: Clearer Goals and Performance Measures Needed for a More Focused and Sustainable Program
GAO-08-1043, September 10, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 58 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Highway Bridge Program: Clearer Goals and Performance Measures Needed for a More Focused and Sustainable Program
GAO-08-1127T, September 10, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 25 pages)   Accessible Text

5. Lobbying Disclosure

Lobbying Disclosure: Observations on Lobbyists' Compliance with New Disclosure Requirements
GAO-08-1099, September 30, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 37 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)

6. Medicaid

Medicaid: Extent of Dental Disease in Children Has Not Decreased
GAO-08-1176T, September 23, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 23 pages)   Accessible Text
Medicaid: Extent of Dental Disease in Children Has Not Decreased, and Millions Are Estimated to Have Untreated Tooth Decay
GAO-08-1121, September 23, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 46 pages)   Accessible Text

7. Oil and Gas Royalties

Oil and Gas Royalties: The Federal System for Collecting Oil and Gas Revenues Needs Comprehensive Reassessment
GAO-08-691, September 3, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 44 pages)   Accessible Text

8. Operation Iraqi Freedom

Operation Iraqi Freedom: Actions Needed to Enhance DOD Planning for Reposturing of U.S. Forces from Iraq
GAO-08-930, September 10, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 85 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)

9. The Upcoming Transition

The Upcoming Transition: GAO's Efforts to Assist the 111th Congress and the Next Administration
GAO-08-1174T, September 24, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 27 pages)   Accessible Text
The Upcoming Transition: GAO's Efforts to Assist the 111th Congress and the Next Administration
GAO-08-1153T, September 10, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 23 pages)   Accessible Text

10. Voluntary Organizations

Voluntary Organizations: FEMA Should More Fully Assess Organization's Mass Care Capabilities and Update the Red Cross Role in Catastrophic Events
GAO-08-823, September 18, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 89 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)

 

Significant Work Issued in August 2008