Today's GAO Reports - March 17, 2009

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) today released the following reports and testimonies:

Reports

1. Global War on Terrorism: DOD Needs to More Accurately Capture and Report the Costs of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. GAO-09-302, March 17.  Highlights

2. Bank Secrecy Act: Federal Agencies Should Take Action to Further Improve Coordination and Information-Sharing Efforts. GAO-09-227, February 12.  Highlights

3. Information Security: Securities and Exchange Commission Needs to Consistently Implement Effective Controls. GAO-09-203, March 16.  Highlights

Testimonies

1. Oil and Gas Leasing: Federal Oil and Gas Resource Management and Revenue Collection in Need of Comprehensive Reassessment, by Frank Rusco, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, House Committee on Natural Resources. GAO-09-506T, March 17.  Highlights

2. Emergency Management: Actions to Implement Select Provisions of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act, by William O. Jenkins, Jr., director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness and Response, House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-09-433T, March 17.  Highlights

3. International Trade: Effective Export Programs Can Help in Achieving U.S. Economic Goals, by Loren Yager, director, international affairs and trade, before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, House Committee on Energy and Commerce. GAO-09-480T, March 17.

4. Tax Compliance: Offshore Financial Activity Creates Enforcement Issues for IRS, by Michael Brostek, director, strategic issues, before the Senate Committee on Finance. GAO-09-478T, March 17.  Highlights

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