GAO Month in Review January 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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Agriculture and Food

Federal Oversight of Food Safety: FDA's Food Protection Plan Proposes Positive First Steps, but Capacity to Carry Them Out Is Critical
GAO-08-435T, January 29, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 19 pages)   Accessible Text
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Budget and Spending

Congressional Directives: Selected Agencies' Processes for Responding to Funding Instructions
GAO-08-209, January 31, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 53 pages)   Accessible Text
Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: Action Is Needed to Avoid the Possibility of a Serious Economic Disruption in the Future
GAO-08-411T, January 29, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 21 pages)   Accessible Text
Understanding Similarities and Differences between Accrual and Cash Deficits: Update for Fiscal Year 2007
GAO-08-410SP, January 31, 2008
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Economic Development

National Flood Insurance Program: Greater Transparency and Oversight of Wind and Flood Damage Determinations Are Needed
GAO-08-28, December 28, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 40 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
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Employment

Posthearing Questions Related to Federal Agencies' Activities regarding the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
GAO-08-397R, January 9, 2008
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Energy

Energy Markets: Increasing Globalization of Petroleum Products Markets, Tightening Refining Demand and Supply Balance, and Other Trends Have Implications for U.S. Energy Supply, Prices, and Price Volatility
GAO-08-14, December 20, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 73 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
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Environmental Protection

Bureau of Reclamation: Reimbursement of California's Central Valley Project Capital Construction Costs by San Luis Unit Irrigation Water Districts
GAO-08-307R, December 18, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 23 pages)   Accessible Text
Great Lakes Initiative: EPA and States Have Made Progress, but Much Remains to Be Done If Water Quality Goals Are to Be Achieved
GAO-08-312T, January 23, 2008
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Financial Management

Audits of Public Companies: Continued Concentration in Audit Market for Large Public Companies Does Not Call for Immediate Action
GAO-08-163, January 9, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 120 pages)   Accessible Text
Audits of Public Companies: Survey of Public Accounting Firms and Public Companies (GAO-08-164SP, January 2008), an E-supplement to GAO-08-163
GAO-08-164SP, January 9, 2008
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Government Auditing Standards: Implementation Tool: Professional Requirements Tool for Use in Implementing Requirements Identified by "Must" and "Should" in the July 2007 Revision of Government Auditing Standards
GAO-08-210G, December 31, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 99 pages)   Accessible Text
Improper Payments: Federal Executive Branch Agencies' Fiscal Year 2007 Improper Payment Estimate Reporting
GAO-08-377R, January 23, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 13 pages)   Accessible Text
Legal Services Corporation: Improved Internal Controls Needed in Grants Management and Oversight
GAO-08-37, December 28, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 41 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today
GAO-08-500CG, January 30, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 18 pages)   Accessible Text
U.S. Financial Condition and Fiscal Future Briefing
GAO-08-490CG, January 29, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 44 pages)   Accessible Text
U.S. Financial Condition and Fiscal Future Briefing
GAO-08-446CG, January 17, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 42 pages)   Accessible Text
U.S. Financial Condition and Fiscal Future Briefing
GAO-08-417CG, January 9, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 35 pages)   Accessible Text
U.S. Financial Condition and Fiscal Future Briefing
GAO-08-395CG, January 2, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 35 pages)   Accessible Text
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Government Operations

Bilingual Voting Assistance: Selected Jurisdictions' Strategies for Identifying Needs and Providing Assistance
GAO-08-182, January 18, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 86 pages)   Accessible Text
Elderly Voters: Some Improvements in Voting Accessibility from 2000 to 2004 Elections, but Gaps in Policy and Implementation Remain
GAO-08-442T, January 31, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 30 pages)   Accessible Text
Entitlement Reform Process: Other Countries' Experiences Provide Useful Insights for the United States
GAO-08-372, January 18, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 68 pages)   Accessible Text
Feasibility of Outsourcing the Management and Operation of the Capitol Power Plant
GAO-08-382R, January 31, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 18 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Federal Acquisition: Oversight Plan Needed to Help Implement Acquisition Advisory Panel Recommendations
GAO-08-160, December 20, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 74 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
GAO Performance and Accountability Highlights: Fiscal Year 2007
GAO-08-2SP, January 2, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 64 pages)   Accessible Text
Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today
GAO-08-465CG, January 14, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 18 pages)   Accessible Text
State and Local Governments: Growing Fiscal Challenges Will Emerge during the Next 10 Years
GAO-08-317, January 22, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 78 pages)   Accessible Text
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Health

End-of-Life Care: Key Components Provided by Programs in Four States
GAO-08-66, December 14, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 27 pages)   Accessible Text
Influenza Pandemic: Efforts Under Way to Address Constraints on Using Antivirals and Vaccines to Forestall a Pandemic
GAO-08-92, December 21, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 76 pages)   Accessible Text
Medical Devices: Challenges for FDA in Conducting Manufacturer Inspections
GAO-08-428T, January 29, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 30 pages)   Accessible Text
September 11: Improvements Still Needed in Availability of Health Screening and Monitoring Services for Responders outside the New York City Area
GAO-08-429T, January 22, 2008
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Homeland Security

Border Security: Despite Progress, Weaknesses in Traveler Inspections Exist at Our Nation's Ports of Entry
GAO-08-329T, January 3, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 17 pages)   Accessible Text
Observations on Implementing the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
GAO-08-274R, December 20, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 23 pages)   Accessible Text
Supply Chain Security: Examinations of High-Risk Cargo at Foreign Seaports Have Increased, but Improved Data Collection and Performance Measures Are Needed
GAO-08-187, January 25, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 78 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
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Income Security

Office of Personnel Management: Improvements Needed to Ensure Successful Retirement Systems Modernization
GAO-08-345, January 31, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 68 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Social Security Disability: Better Planning, Management, and Evaluation Could Help Address Backlogs
GAO-08-40, December 7, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 88 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
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Information Management

Information Security: IRS Needs to Address Pervasive Weaknesses
GAO-08-211, January 8, 2008
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International Affairs

Export Promotion: Export-Import Bank Has Met Target for Small Business Financing Share
GAO-08-419T, January 17, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 17 pages)   Accessible Text
Iran Sanctions: Impact in Furthering U.S. Objectives Is Unclear and Should Be Reviewed
GAO-08-58, December 18, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 66 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Iraq Reconstruction: Better Data Needed to Assess Iraq's Budget Execution
GAO-08-153, January 15, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 45 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Nuclear Nonproliferation: DOE Needs to Reassess Its Program to Assist Weapons Scientists in Russia and Other Countries
GAO-08-434T, January 23, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 17 pages)   Accessible Text
Nuclear Nonproliferation: DOE's Program to Assist Weapons Scientists in Russia and Other Countries Needs to Be Reassessed
GAO-08-189, December 12, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 84 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
United Nations: Management Reforms and Operational Issues
GAO-08-246T, January 24, 2008
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Justice and Law Enforcement

Convicted Sex Offenders: Factors That Could Affect the Successful Implementation of Driver's License-Related Processes to Encourage Registration and Enhance Monitoring
GAO-08-116, January 30, 2008
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National Defense

Army Corps of Engineers: Known Performance Issues with New Orleans Drainage Canal Pumps Have Been Addressed, but Guidance on Future Contracts Is Needed
GAO-08-288, December 31, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 47 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Chemical Demilitarization: Additional Management Actions Needed to Meet Key Performance Goals of DOD's Chemical Demilitarization Program
GAO-08-134, December 6, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 93 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Defense Acquisitions: Departmentwide Direction Is Needed for Implementation of the Anti-tamper Policy
GAO-08-91, January 11, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 25 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Defense Contracting: Contract Risk a Key Factor in Assessing Excessive Pass-Through Charges
GAO-08-269, January 25, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 38 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Defense Infrastructure: Realignment of Air Force Special Operations Command Units to Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico
GAO-08-244R, January 18, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 16 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Defense Logistics: The Army Needs to Implement an Effective Management and Oversight Plan for the Equipment Maintenance Contract in Kuwait
GAO-08-316R, January 22, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 30 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Defense Trade: State Department Needs to Conduct Assessments to Identify and Address Inefficiencies and Challenges in the Arms Export Process
GAO-08-89, November 30, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 34 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Force Structure--Need for Greater Transparency for the Army's Grow the Force Initiative Funding Plan
GAO-08-354R, January 18, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 13 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense
GAO-08-423R, January 30, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 14 pages)   Accessible Text
Maritime Security: Federal Efforts Needed to Address Challenges in Preventing and Responding to Terrorist Attacks on Energy Commodity Tankers
GAO-08-141, December 10, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 112 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Military Operations: Implementation of Existing Guidance and Other Actions Needed to Improve DOD's Oversight and Management of Contractors in Future Operations
GAO-08-436T, January 24, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 28 pages)   Accessible Text
VA and DOD Health Care: Administration of DOD's Post-Deployment Health Reassessment to National Guard and Reserve Servicemembers and VA's Interaction with DOD
GAO-08-181R, January 25, 2008
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Social Services

Bankruptcy and Child Support Enforcement: Improved Information Sharing Possible without Routine Data Matching
GAO-08-100, January 23, 2008
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Tax Policy and Administration

Tax Compliance: Qualified Intermediary Program Provides Some Assurance That Taxes on Foreign Investors Are Withheld and Reported, but Can Be Improved
GAO-08-99, December 19, 2007
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Transportation

Federal-Aid Highways: Increased Reliance on Contractors Can Pose Oversight Challenges for Federal and State Officials
GAO-08-198, January 8, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 82 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Freight Transportation: National Policy and Strategies Can Help Improve Freight Mobility
GAO-08-287, January 7, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 59 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Motor Carrier Safety: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Has Developed a Reasonable Framework for Managing and Testing Its Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 Initiative
GAO-08-242R, December 20, 2007
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Legal Products: Decisions and Opinions

AdaRose Inc.--Protest and Costs
B-299091.2, January 14, 2008
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Comprehensive Health Services, Inc.
B-310553, December 27, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
D&J Enterprises, Inc.
B-310442, December 13, 2007
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Daylight Tree Service & Equipment, LLC
B-310808, January 29, 2008
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Engineered Electric Company d/b/a/ DRS Fermont
B-295126.5; B-295126.6, December 7, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Engineering Construction Services, Inc.
B-310311.2, December 12, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Essan Metallix Corporation
B-310357, December 7, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Horizon Industries, Limited
B-310542, January 7, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
ICON Consulting Group, Inc.
B-310431.2, January 30, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
IMLCORP LLC; Wattre Corporation
B-310582; B-310582.2; B-310582.3; B-310582.4; B-310582.5, January 9, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
IVI Corp.
B-310766, January 23, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Lakeside Escrow & Title Agency, Inc.
B-310331.3, January 7, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
NAC International, Inc.
B-310065, November 21, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 12 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
National Telecommunications and Information Administration--Gift Cards for Respondents to the Converter Box Coupon Program Survey
B-310981, January 25, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
PMC Solutions, Inc.
B-310732, January 22, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
PWC Logistics Services Company KSC(c)
B-310559, January 11, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 14 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Pemco Aeroplex, Inc.
B-310372, December 27, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 18 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Precision Standard, Inc.
B-310684, January 14, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Presidential Signing Statements--Agency Implementation of Ten Provisions of Law
B-309928, December 20, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 17 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Recon Optical, Inc.
B-310436; B-310436.2, December 27, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 18 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Rocketplane Kistler
B-310741, January 28, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Sherrick Aerospace
B-310359.2, January 10, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Singleton Enterprises-GMT Mechanical, A Joint Venture
B-310552, January 10, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Sunrise Medical HHG, Inc.
B-310230, December 12, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Superlative Technologies, Inc.
B-310489; B-310489.2, January 4, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Team BOS/Naples-Gemmo S.p.A./DelJen
B-298865.3, December 28, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 17 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Utility Tool & Trailer, Inc.
B-310535, January 3, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
World Communications Center, Inc.--Costs
B-310398.4, January 16, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 2 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
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Legal Products: Federal Agency Major Rules

Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency: 2005-2007 Livestock Compensation and Catfish Grant Programs
GAO-08-393R, January 8, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Report (HTML)  
Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency: Emergency Agricultural Assistance, 2007; Crop Disaster and Livestock Indemnity Programs
GAO-08-392R, January 8, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Report (HTML)  
Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicaid Program; Elimination of Reimbursement Under Medicaid for School Administration Expenditures and Costs Related to Transportation of School-Age Children Between Home and School
GAO-08-394R, January 11, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Report (HTML)  
Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: Hours of Service of Drivers
GAO-08-390R, January 3, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Report (HTML)  
Environmental Protection Agency: Standards of Performance for Stationary Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines
GAO-08-441R, January 31, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Report (HTML)  
Federal Communications Commission: Exclusive Service Contracts for Provision of Video Services in Multiple Dwelling Units and Other Real Estate Developments
GAO-08-406R, January 18, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Report (HTML)  
Securities and Exchange Commission: Acceptance From Foreign Private Issuers of Financial Statements Prepared in Accordance With International Financial Reporting Standards Without Reconciliation to U.S. GAAP
GAO-08-404R, January 18, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Report (HTML)  
Social Security Administration: Suspension of New Claims to the Federal Reviewing Official Review Level
GAO-08-455R, January 31, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Report (HTML)  
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