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Today GAO released two reports. Topics include the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation and a financial audit of the Bureau of the Public Debt.
Today's GAO Reports - November 8, 2012
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GAO released one report today. It reviews the distribution of tax revenue to the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (AATF) and the Highway Trust Fund (HTF).
Fiscal Year 2012 Agreed-Upon Procedures: Excise Tax Distributions to the Airport and Airway Trust Fu
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As requested, this correspondence discusses our findings on whether the net excise tax revenue distributed to the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (AATF) and the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012, is supported by the underlying records. The Department of Transportati...
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November 5
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is a key component of the federal government’s efforts to limit the damage and financial impact of flooding like that caused by Hurricane Sandy. Learn why NFIP is on GAO's High Risk List.
National Flood Insurance Program
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The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is a key component of the federal government’s efforts to limit the damage and financial impact of floods; however it likely will not generate sufficient revenues to repay the billions of dollars borrowed from the Treasury Department to cover claims from t...
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November 2
This image explains the operations and oversight of critical port infrastructure. More information, and an explanation of DHS’s coordination efforts, can be found in the full report: http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-13-11
Figure 1: Key Partners Involved in Port Critical Infrastructure Operations and Oversight
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This image is excerpted from a U.S. GAO report: www.gao.gov/products/GAO-13-11 CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION: An Implementation Strategy Could Advance DHS’s Coordination of Resilience Efforts across Ports and Other Infrastructure
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November 2 via Measured Voice
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  How do federal agencies like FEMA, IRS and SBA assist and inform people with limited English proficiency in the wake of disasters like Sandy? This GAO report looked at how such services are provided. (A Spanish-language summary of the report is also available: http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-10-685)
  Language Access: Selected Agencies Can Improve Services to Limited English Proficient Persons
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  Executive Order 13166 (August 11, 2000) directs each federal agency to improve access to federal programs and services for persons with limited English proficiency (LEP). Using guidance issued by DOJ, agencies are generally required to develop recipient guidance and/or an LEP plan outlining steps fo…
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November 1
Today GAO released one report, which looks at the Civil Air Patrol's mission, activities, and programs.
Homeland Security: Civil Air Patrol Involved in Certain Missions, but DHS Should Assess the Benefits
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The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has performed certain homeland security missions for federal, state, and local customers, but devotes the majority of its flying hours to training and youth programs. Several of CAP's mission areas fit within the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) definition of homela...
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October 31 via Measured Voice
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  GAO released three reports today. Topics include the Medicare costs of imaging services; employee morale in the Department of Homeland Security; and food import safety.
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October 26
GAO released two reports today. Topics include the Medicare Part D coverage gap and agency policies for religious compensatory time.
Today's GAO Reports - October 26, 2012
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October 26
In GAO's latest Watchdog Report podcast episode, we discuss the Discount Program and how it seeks to address the prescription drug coverage gap in Medicare Part D.
Government Accountability Office (GAO) Podcast: Watchdog Report
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Featuring interviews with GAO officials on significant issues and new reports, the Watchdog Report is recorded, hosted, and produced by GAO staff.
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October 25
Today GAO released two reports. Topics include DHS's resilience policy and DOD's homeland defense and civil support guidance.
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October 25
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October 24
Today GAO released one report, which looks at the indoor air quality of manufactured homes.
Manufactured Housing Standards: Testing and Performance Evaluation Could Better Ensure Safe Indoor A
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Key standards for manufactured homes provide a lower margin of safety against a carbon monoxide exposure incident than those for site-built homes, which are constructed at their permanent locations. For instance, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Code requires a minimum 3-foot se...
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October 23
Today GAO released one report, which looks at DOD's use of lighter-than-air platforms such as aerostats and airships.
Defense Acquisitions: Future Aerostat and Airship Investment Decisions Drive Oversight and Coordinat
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GAO identified 15 key aerostat and airship efforts that were underway or had been initiated since 2007, and the Department of Defense (DOD) had or has primary responsibility for all of these efforts. None of the civil agency efforts met GAO's criteria for a key effort. Most of the aerostat and airsh...
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October 19
GAO is hiring a Senior Social Science Analyst. You can learn more about the position and how to apply via USAJOBS.
Senior Social Science Analyst
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The Government Accountability Office (GAO)supports the U.S. Congress in its oversight responsibilities by conducting original research and analysis to assess how well federally-funded programs are operating and assist with the development of legislation and appropriation reviews.
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October 16
Today GAO released one report. It looks at federal funding for rural water and wastewater infrastructure.
Rural Water Infrastructure: Additional Coordination Can Help Avoid Potentially Duplicative Applicati
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Funding for rural water and wastewater infrastructure is fragmented across the three federal programs GAO reviewed, leading to program overlap and possible duplication of effort when communities apply for funding from these programs. The three federal water and wastewater infrastructure programs--th...
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October 15
GAO released five new reports today. Topics include the Recovery Act, managing energy and water tradeoffs, the Prevention and Public Health Fund, H-2A visa processing, and the Agriculture Quarantine Inspection program.
Today's GAO Reports - October 15, 2012
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October 11
Today GAO released one report. It looks at potential federal actions that could help protect consumers' privacy with respect to their mobile device location data. A podcast accompanies this report and can be accessed at this link as well.
Mobile Device Location Data: Additional Federal Actions Could Help Protect Consumer Privacy
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Using several methods of varying precision, mobile industry companies collect location data and use or share that data to provide users with location-based services, offer improved services, and increase revenue through targeted advertising. Location-based services provide consumers access to applic...
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October 10 via Measured Voice
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  Drug compounding -- the process of mixing, combining, or altering ingredients in medications -- has been tied to the recent meningitis outbreak. As this GAO report demonstrates, questions about state and federal oversight of drug compounding by pharmacies are not new.
  Prescription Drugs: State and Federal Oversight of Drug Compounding by Pharmacies
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  Drug compounding--the process of mixing, combining, or altering ingredients--is an important part of the practice of pharmacy because there is a need for medications tailored to individual patient needs. Several recent compounding cases that resulted in serious illness and deaths have raised concern…
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October 10
GAO released two new reports today. Topics include federal tax debts and water pollution.
Today's GAO Reports - October 10, 2012
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GAO released three reports today. Topics include the Medicare costs of imaging services; employee morale in the Department of Homeland Security; and food import safety.

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Drug compounding -- the process of mixing, combining, or altering ingredients in medications -- has been tied to the recent meningitis outbreak. As this GAO report demonstrates, questions about state and federal oversight of drug compounding by pharmacies are not new.

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