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Recently Issued Products

  • Latest Reports & Testimonies
  • Latest Legal Decisions & Opinions
  • Latest Comptroller General Presentations

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

May 08, 2009

Statutory Authorities to Prohibit Inspector General Activities
GAO-09-660R,  May 08, 2009
Financial Management Systems: OMB's Financial Management Line of Business Initiative Continues but Future Success Remains Uncertain
GAO-09-328,  May 07, 2009
Securities and Exchange Commission: Greater Attention Is Needed to Enhance Communication and Utilization of Resources in the Division of Enforcement
GAO-09-613T,  May 07, 2009

May 07, 2009

Global Positioning System: Significant Challenges in Sustaining and Upgrading Widely Used Capabilities
GAO-09-670T,  May 07, 2009
Hedge Funds: Overview of Regulatory Oversight, Counterparty Risks, and Investment Challenges
GAO-09-677T,  May 07, 2009
Tax Administration: Possible Implications of Expanding Refund Offset Provisions
GAO-09-571R,  May 07, 2009
Global Positioning System: Significant Challenges in Sustaining and Upgrading Widely Used Capabilities
GAO-09-325,  April 30, 2009
Insurance Reciprocity and Uniformity: NAIC and State Regulators Have Made Progress in Producer Licensing, Product Approval, and Market Conduct Regulation, but Challenges Remain
GAO-09-372,  April 06, 2009

May 06, 2009

Architect of the Capitol: Plans for Renovating the Cannon House Office Building and Garages
GAO-09-673T,  May 06, 2009
Financial Management: Achieving Financial Statement Auditability in the Department of Defense
GAO-09-373,  May 06, 2009
U.S. Postal Service: Intelligent Mail Benefits May Not Be Achieved if Key Risks Are Not Addressed
GAO-09-599,  May 06, 2009
Securities and Exchange Commission: Greater Attention Needed to Enhance Communication and Utilization of Resources in the Division of Enforcement
GAO-09-358,  March 31, 2009
State Department: Significant Vulnerabilities in the Passport Issuance Process
GAO-09-681T,  May 05, 2008

May 05, 2009

Information Security: Cyber Threats and Vulnerabilities Place Federal Systems at Risk
GAO-09-661T,  May 05, 2009
Recovery Act: GAO's Efforts to Work with the Accountability Community to Help Ensure Effective and Efficient Oversight
GAO-09-672T,  May 05, 2009

May 04, 2009

Graduate Medical Education: Trends in Training and Student Debt
GAO-09-438R,  May 04, 2009
Military Personnel: Army Needs to Focus on Cost-Effective Use of Financial Incentives and Quality Standards in Managing Force Growth
GAO-09-256,  May 04, 2009

April 30, 2009

Defense Acquisitions: Charting a Course for Lasting Reform
GAO-09-663T,  April 30, 2009
Health Resources and Services Administration: Many Underserved Areas Lack a Health Center Site, and Data Are Needed on Service Provision at Sites
GAO-09-667T,  April 30, 2009
Higher Education: Approaches to Attract and Fund International Students in the United States and Abroad
GAO-09-379,  April 30, 2009
Space Acquisitions: Government and Industry Partners Face Substantial Challenges in Developing New DOD Space Systems
GAO-09-648T,  April 30, 2009
The Nation's Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: March 2009 Update
GAO-09-405SP,  April 30, 2009
U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Secure Border Initiative Fiscal Year 2009 Expenditure Plan
GAO-09-274R,  April 30, 2009
Financial Literacy and Education Commission: Progress Made in Fostering Partnerships, but National Strategy Remains Largely Descriptive Rather Than Strategic
GAO-09-638T,  April 29, 2009
Recovering Servicemembers: DOD and VA Have Made Progress to Jointly Develop Required Policies but Additional Challenges Remain
GAO-09-540T,  April 29, 2009
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

May 08, 2009

Blue Hackle Middle, East, WLL--Costs
B-310566.3,  March 24, 2008
Wyle Laboratories, Inc.
B-311123,  April 29, 2008
PlanetSpace, Inc.
B-401016, B-401016.2,  April 22, 2009
Deco Security Services
B-401024,  April 22, 2009

May 07, 2009

Career Training Concepts, Inc.-Advisory Opinion
B-311429, B-311429.2,  June 27, 2008
Mission Critical Solutions
B-401057,  May 04, 2009
Camber Corporation
B-401079,  April 29, 2009
SDV Furniture & Services, LLC
B-401221,  May 05, 2009

May 05, 2009

National Science Foundation--Potential Antideficiency Act Violation by the National Science Board Office
B-317413,  April 24, 2009
Burchick Construction Company
B-400342.3,  April 20, 2009
Presentations and Testimonies from Acting Comptroller General Gene L. Dodaro
 

Latest Comptroller General Presentations

May 5, 2009

Recovery Act: GAO's Efforts to Work with the Accountability Community to Help Ensure Effective and Efficient Oversight, before the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, House Committee on Science and Technology
GAO-09-672T, May 5, 2009

April 28, 2009

Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office, before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, House Committee on Appropriations
GAO-09-587T, April 28, 2009

April 23, 2009

Recovery Act: As Initial Implementation Unfolds in States and Localities, Continued Attention to Accountability Issues Is Essential, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
GAO-09-631T, April 23, 2009

April 7, 2009

GAO: Promoting Accountability and Transparency in Government, Women's Philanthropy Board 7th Annual Spring Symposium, Auburn University
Auburn, AL
GAO-09-572CG, April 6, 2009
Key Fiscal Challenges Facing the Accountability Community, 2009 AGA Southeast Region Professional Development Conference
Nashville, TN
GAO-09-505CG, April 2, 2009

April 6, 2009

GAO: Promoting Accountability and Transparency in Government, James Harding Executive Speaker Program, Lycoming College
Williamsport, PA
GAO-09-441CG, March 23, 2009

March 31, 2009

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues, before the Senate Committee on Finance
GAO-09-539T, March 31, 2009

March 19, 2009

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues, before the Subcommittee on Oversight, House Committee on Ways and Means
GAO-09-484T, March 19, 2009

March 16, 2009

Challenges Facing the New Administration and the 111th Congress, JFMIP 2009 Federal Financial Management Conference
Washington, D.C.
GAO-09-510CG, March 12, 2009

March 12, 2009

DOD's High Risk Areas: Actions Needed to Reduce Vulnerabilities and Improve Business Outcomes, before the House Committee on Armed Services
GAO-09-460T, March 12, 2009

March 5, 2009

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: GAO's Role in Helping to Ensure Accountability and Transparency, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
GAO-09-453T, March 5, 2009

February 24, 2009

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Financial Services
GAO-09-417T, February 24, 2009

February 20, 2009

GAO's Work on Today's High Risk Issues and Long-Term Challenges, Arizona Society of CPAs
Phoenix, Arizona
GAO-09-382CG, February 6, 2009
Challenges Facing the New Administration and the 111th Congress, AGA 2009 Leadership Conference
Washington, D.C.
GAO-09-383CG, February 19, 2009

February 11, 2009

Defense Management: Actions Needed to Overcome Long-standing Challenges with Weapon Systems Acquisition and Service Contract Management, before the Subcommittee on Defense, House Committee on Appropriations
GAO-09-362T, February 11, 2009

February 5, 2009

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues, before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
GAO-09-359T, February 5, 2009
Financial Regulation: A Framework for Crafting and Assessing Proposals to Modernize the Outdated U.S. Financial Regulatory System, before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
GAO-09-349T, February 4, 2009

January 21, 2009

Financial Regulation: A Framework for Crafting and Assessing Proposals to Modernize the Outdated U.S. Financial Regulatory System, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
GAO-09-314T, January 21, 2009

January 14, 2009

Financial Regulation: A Framework for Crafting and Assessing Proposals to Modernize the Outdated U.S. Financial Regulatory System, before the Congressional Oversight Panel
GAO-09-310T, January 14, 2009

December 10, 2008

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Additional Actions Needed to Better Ensure Integrity, Accountability, and Transparency, before the House Committee on Financial Services
GAO-09-266T,  December 10, 2008

December 5, 2008

Auto Industry: A Framework for Considering Federal Financial Assistance, before the House Committee on Financial Services
GAO-09-247T,  December 5, 2008

December 4, 2008

Auto Industry: A Framework for Considering Federal Financial Assistance, before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
GAO-09-242T,  December 4, 2008

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

November 13, 2008

Highlights of a Forum: Ensuring Opportunities for Disadvantaged Children and Families
GAO-09-18SP, November 13, 2008

November 3, 2008

Transforming DOD Business Operations, Defense Finance 2008 Conference
GAO-09-160CG, October 27, 2008
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, 2008
Upcoming Transition Includes Key Information Technology Challenges, INPUT Fed Focus 2009 Conference
GAO-09-158CG, October 21, 2008