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Recently released reports and testimonies are listed below. Our congressional requesters may hold reports up to 30 days before making them publicly available, so some may have earlier issue dates.
Reports & Testimonies
December 04, 2008
Auto Industry: A Framework for Considering Federal Financial AssistanceGAO-09-242T , December 04, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages)
Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Efforts to Address Defaults and Foreclosures on Home MortgagesGAO-09-231T , December 04, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages)
December 02, 2008
Troubled Asset Relief Program: Additional Actions Needed to Better Ensure Integrity, Accountability, and TransparencyGAO-09-161 , December 02, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages)
International Climate Change Programs: Lessons Learned from the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme and the Kyoto Protocol's Clean Development MechanismGAO-09-151 , November 18, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages)
December 01, 2008
Flood Insurance: FEMA's Rate-Setting Process Warrants AttentionGAO-09-12 , October 31, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages)
November 26, 2008
Human Capital: Diversity in the Federal SES and Processes for Selecting New ExecutivesGAO-09-110 , November 26, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 72 pages)
November 25, 2008
Northern Border Security: DHS's Report Could Better Inform Congress by Identifying Actions, Resources, and Time Frames Needed to Address VulnerabilitiesGAO-09-93 , November 25, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages)
Defense Management: Preliminary Observations on DOD's Plans for Developing Language and Cultural Awareness CapabilitiesGAO-09-176R , November 25, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages)
November 24, 2008
Foreign Assistance: Continued Efforts Needed to Strengthen USAID's Oversight of U.S. Democracy Assistance for CubaGAO-09-165 , November 24, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages)
Confirmation of Political Appointees: Eliciting Nominees' Views on Management Challenges within Agencies and across GovernmentGAO-09-194 , November 17, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 149 pages)
Wildland Fire Management: Interagency Budget Tool Needs Further Development to Fully Meet Key ObjectivesGAO-09-68 , November 24, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages)
Federal Farm Programs: USDA Needs to Strengthen Controls to Prevent Payments to Individuals Who Exceed Income Eligibility LimitsGAO-09-67 , October 24, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages)
November 21, 2008
Small Business Administration: Agency Should Assess Resources Devoted to Contracting and Improve Several Processes in the 8(a) ProgramGAO-09-16 , November 21, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages)
Department of Labor: Better Cost Assessments and Departmentwide Performance Tracking Are Needed to Effectively Manage Competitive Sourcing ProgramGAO-09-14 , November 21, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages)
Highway Safety Improvement Program: Further Efforts Needed to Address Data Limitations and Better Align Funding with States' Top Safety PrioritiesGAO-09-35 , November 21, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages)
Federal Judgeships: General Accuracy of District and Appellate Judgeship Case-Related Workload MeasuresGAO-08-928T , June 17, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages)
Foreign Assistance: State Department Foreign Aid Information Systems Have Improved Change Management Practices but Do Not Follow Risk Management Best PracticesGAO-09-52R , November 21, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages)
Defense Acquisitions: Timely and Accurate Estimates of Costs and Requirements Are Needed to Define Optimal Future Strategic Airlift MixGAO-09-50 , November 21, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages)
November 20, 2008
Approaches to Mitigate Freight Congestion GAO-09-163R , November 20, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)
Department of Homeland Security: Billions Invested in Major Programs Lack Appropriate OversightGAO-09-29 , November 18, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages)
Contract Management: DOD Developed Draft Guidance for Operational Contract Support but Has Not Met All Legislative RequirementsGAO-09-114R , November 20, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages)
Health Information Technology: More Detailed Plans Needed for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Redesigned BioSense ProgramGAO-09-100 , November 20, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 85 pages)
International Environmental Oversight: U.S. Agencies Follow Certain Procedures Required by Law, but Have Limited ImpactGAO-09-99 , November 20, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages)
November 19, 2008
Department of Homeland Security: A Strategic Approach Is Needed to Better Ensure the Acquisition Workforce Can Meet Mission NeedsGAO-09-30 , November 19, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages)
Mandate on the Department of Defense's Contract Award Procedures for Directed Spending Items GAO-09-113R , November 19, 2008
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages)
The Comptroller General, the head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), issues decisions in various areas of federal law. These decisions are prepared by GAO's Office of General Counsel, and are identified by a numbering system beginning with B-(number); each decision carries its own B-number and date.
Latest Legal Decisions & Opinions
December 05, 2008
Sallie Mae, Inc. B-400486 , November 21, 2008
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Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages)
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December 03, 2008
Nordic Air, Inc. B-400540 , November 26, 2008
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Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)
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November 26, 2008
Celadon Laboratories, Inc.--Costs B-298533.2 , November 07, 2008
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Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
November 25, 2008
Burchick Construction Company B-400342 , October 06, 2008
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Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages)
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CCITE/SC B-400782 , November 21, 2008
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Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
November 21, 2008
Aegis Defence Services Limited B-400093.4, B-400093.5 , October 16, 2008
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Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages)
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Smith & Wesson, Inc. B-400479 , November 20, 2008
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Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)
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Major Contracting Services, Inc. B-400616 , November 20, 2008
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Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)
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November 20, 2008
Coronet Machinery Corporation--Costs B-400197.2 , November 18, 2008
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Full Decision (PDF, 2 pages)
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November 18, 2008
Maryland State Department of Education B-400583, B-400583.2 , November 07, 2008
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Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages)
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Presentations and Testimonies from Acting Comptroller General Gene L. Dodaro
Latest Comptroller General Presentations
December 4, 2008
Auto Industry: A Framework for Considering Federal Financial Assistance, before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsGAO-09-242T , December 4, 2008Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages)
December 1, 2008
Ensuring a Continuing Focus on Implementing Effective Human Capital Strategies , Human Capital Management: Federal 2008 conference GAO-09-234CG , November 21, 2008
Summary (HTML) (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text
November 13, 2008
Highlights of a Forum: Ensuring Opportunities for Disadvantaged Children and Families GAO-09-18SP , November 13, 2008
Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text
November 3, 2008
Transforming DOD Business Operations , Defense Finance 2008 Conference
GAO-09-160CG , October 27, 2008Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text
The Upcoming Transition: GAO's Efforts to Assist the 111th Congress and the Next Administration , Charles B. Rangel Center for Public Service, City College of New York
GAO-09-159CG , October 23, 2008Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text
Upcoming Transition Includes Key Information Technology Challenges , INPUT Fed Focus 2009 Conference
GAO-09-158CG , October 21, 2008Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text
September 24, 2008
The Upcoming Transition : GAO's Efforts to Assist the 111th Congress and the Next Administration, before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform GAO-08-1174T September 24, 2008 Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text
September 19, 2008
The Role of the U.S. Government Accountability Office , House Democracy Assistance Commission, Members of Parliament from Afghanistan, Liberia & Timor-Leste
GAO-08-1171CG , September 18, 2008Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text
September 11, 2008
The Upcoming Transition: GAO's Efforts to Assist the 111th Congress and the Next Administration, before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Work Force, and the District of Columbia, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsGAO-08-1153T , September 10, 2008Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text
August 7, 2008
The Role of the U.S. Government Accountability Office , House Democracy Assistance Commission, Members of Parliament from Indonesia, Kenya, Macedonia & Ukraine
Washington, DC
GAO-08-1089CG , July 31, 2008Summary (HTML) Full Presentation (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text
July 31, 2008
Highlights of a Forum Convened by the Comptroller General of the United States: Enhancing U.S. Partnerships in Countering Transnational Terrorism GAO-08-887SP , July 31, 2008 Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text
July 23, 2008
Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq : Progress Report: Some Gains Made, Updated Strategy Needed, before the House Committee on Armed ServicesGAO-08-1021T July 23, 2008Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text
July 11, 2008
Preparing the Accountability Profession for 21st Century Challenges , Institute of Internal Auditors’ 2008 International ConferenceSan Francisco, CA
GAO-08-1017CG , July 8, 2008Summary (HTML) Full Presentation (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text
June 30, 2008
Highlights of the Joint Forum on Tax Compliance: Options for Improvement and Their Budgetary Potential GAO-08-703SP , June 30, 2008 Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text June 26, 2008
Fiscal Year 2007 U.S. Government Financial Statements : Sustained Improvement in Financial Management Is Crucial to Improving Accountability and Addressing the Long-Term Fiscal Challenge, before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsGAO-08-926T June 26, 2008Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 Pages) Accessible Text
