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New From the GAO

September 21, 2012 Comments off

New GAO Reports and Testimonies

Source: Government Accountability Office

+ Reports

1. Driver’s License Security: Federal Leadership Needed to Address Remaining Vulnerabilities. GAO-12-893, September 21.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-893
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648692.pdf

2. Military Readiness: Navy Needs to Assess Risks to Its Strategy to Improve Ship Readiness. GAO-12-887, September 21.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-887
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648683.pdf
Podcast – http://www.gao.gov/multimedia/podcasts/648595

3. Status of Open World Exchange Program’s Efforts to Strengthen Financial Management and Performance Measurement. GAO-12-1004R, September 21.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-1004R

+ Testimonies

1. Homeland Security: DHS Requires More Disciplined Investment Management to Help Meet Mission Needs, by John Hutton, director, acquisition and sourcing management, before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management, House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-12-1029T, September 21.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-1029T

2. Medicare Private Health Plans: Selected Current Issues, by James Cosgrove, director, health care, before the Subcommittee on Health, House Committee on Ways and Means. GAO-12-1045T, September 21.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-1045T
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648678.pdf

New From the GAO

September 20, 2012 Comments off

New GAO Reports and Testimonies

Source: Government Accountability Office

+ Reports

1. Coast Guard: Portfolio Management Approach Needed to Improve Major Acquisition Outcomes. GAO-12-918, September 20.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-918
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648637.pdf

2. Prepositioned Materiel and Equipment: DOD Would Benefit from Developing Strategic Guidance and Improving Joint Oversight. GAO-12-916R, September 20.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-916R

+ Testimonies

1. Department of Homeland Security: Continued Progress Made Improving and Integrating Management Areas, but More Work Remains, by David C. Maurer, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-12-1041T, September 20.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-1041T

2. Critical Infrastructure Protection: Summary of DHS Actions to Better Manage Its Chemical Security Program, by Stephen L. Caldwell, director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, House Committee on Appropriations. GAO-12-1044T, September 20.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-1044T
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648624.pdf

3. Coast Guard: Mission Performance Challenged by the Declining Condition and Rising Costs of its Legacy Vessel Fleet, by Stephen L. Caldwell, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. GAO-12-934T, September 20.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-934T

New From the GAO

September 19, 2012 Comments off

New GAO Reports and Testimony

Source: Government Accountability Office

+ Reports

1. Military Disability System: Improved Monitoring Needed to Better Track and Manage Performance. GAO-12-676, August 28.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-676
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/647592.pdf

2. Medicare Special Needs Plans: CMS Should Improve Information Available about Dual-Eligible Plans’ Performance. GAO-12-864, September 13.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-864
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648292.pdf

3. Waivers Related to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant. GAO-12-1028R, September 19.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-1028R

4. Homeland Security: DHS Requires More Disciplined Investment Management to Help Meet Mission Needs. GAO-12-833, September 18.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-833
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648489.pdf

5. Human Capital: Complete Information and More Analyses Needed to Enhance DOD’s Civilian Senior Leader Strategic Workforce Plan. GAO-12-990R, September 19.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-990R

6. Next Generation Enterprise Network: Navy Implementing Revised Approach, but Improvement Needed in Mitigating Risks. GAO-12-956, September 19.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-956
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648567.pdf

7. Suspension and Debarment: DOD Has Active Referral Processes, but Action Needed to Promote Transparency. GAO-12-932, September 19.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-932
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648578.pdf

+ Testimony

1. Human Capital Management: Effectively Implementing Reforms and Closing Critical Skills Gaps Are Key to Addressing Federal Workforce Challenges, by Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States, before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, House Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-12-1023T, September 19.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-1023T
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648593.pdf

New From the GAO

September 18, 2012 Comments off

New GAO Reports

Source: Government Accountability Office

+ Reports

1. Information Technology: Census Bureau Needs to Implement Key Management Practices. GAO-12-915, September 18.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-915
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648505.pdf

2. Information Sharing: DHS Has Demonstrated Leadership and Progress, but Additional Actions Could Help Sustain and Strengthen Efforts. GAO-12-809, September 18.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-809
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648476.pdf

3. Treasury Continues to Implement Its Oversight System for Addressing TARP Conflicts of Interest. GAO-12-984R, September 18.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-984R

4. Information Security: Better Implementation of Controls for Mobile Devices Should Be Encouraged. GAO-12-757, September 18.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-757
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648520.pdf

5. Veterans’ Health Care Budget: Better Labeling of Services and More Detailed Information Could Improve the Congressional Budget Justification. GAO-12-908, September 18.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-908
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648481.pdf

+ Reissue

1. Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Measuring Progress and Addressing Potential Privacy Concerns Would Facilitate Integration into the National Airspace System. GAO-12-981, September 14.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-981
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648349.pdf

New From the GAO

September 17, 2012 Comments off

New GAO Reports

Source: Government Accountability Office

+ Reports

1. Housing Assistance: Opportunities Exist to Increase Collaboration and Consider Consolidation. GAO-12-554, August 16.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-554
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/600/593766.pdf

+ Related Product

Housing Assistance: An Inventory of Fiscal Year 2010 Programs, Tax Expenditures, and Other Activities, an E-supplement to GAO-12-554. GAO-12-555SP, August 16.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-55sp

2. Medicaid: States’ Use of Managed Care. GAO-12-872R, August 17.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-872R

3. Federal Training Investments: Office of Personnel Management and Agencies Can Do More to Ensure Cost-Effective Decisions. GAO-12-878, September 17.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-878
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648401.pdf

New From the GAO

September 14, 2012 Comments off

New GAO Reports and Testimonies

Source: Government Accountability Office

+ Reports

1. Spent Nuclear Fuel: Accumulating Quantities at Commercial Reactors Present Storage and Other Challenges. GAO-12-797, August 15.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-797
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/600/593746.pdf

2. Federal Real Property: Strategic Partnerships and Local Coordination Could Help Agencies Better Utilize Space. GAO-12-779, July 25.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-779
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/600/593002.pdf

3. Electronic Government Act: Agencies Have Implemented Most Provisions, but Key Areas of Attention Remain. GAO-12-782, September 12.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-782
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648181.pdf

4. Recovery Act: Broadband Programs Are Ongoing, and Agencies’ Efforts Would Benefit from Improved Data Quality. GAO-12-937, September 14.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-937
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648356.pdf

5. The Distribution of Federal Economic Development Grants to Communities with High Rates of Poverty and Unemployment. GAO-12-938R, September 14.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-938R

6. Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Measuring Progress and Addressing Potential Privacy Concerns Would Facilitate Integration into the National Airspace System. GAO-12-981, September 14.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-981
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648349.pdf

7. Medicare Savings Programs: Implementation of Requirements Aimed at Increasing Enrollment. GAO-12-871, September 14.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-871
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648369.pdf

8. Disaster Relief: Reimbursements to the American Red Cross for Certain 2008 Disaster Assistance. GAO-12-877, September 14.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-877
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648340.pdf

9. Disaster Assistance: USDA and SBA Could Do More to Help Aquaculture and Nursery Producers. GAO-12-844, September 11.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-844
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648075.pdf

+ Testimonies

1. SSA Disability Programs: Progress and Challenges Related to Modernizing, by Dan Bertoni, director, education, workforce, and income security issues, before the Subcommittee on Social Security, House Ways and Means Committee. GAO-12-891T, September 14.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-891T

2. Human Capital: The Department of Health and Human Service’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s Use of Special Pay Rates for Consultants and Scientists, by Robert Goldenkoff, director, strategic issues, and Robert Cramer, managing associate general counsel, before the Subcommittee on Health, House Committee on Energy and Commerce. GAO-12-1035T, September 14.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-1035T
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648328.pdf

New From the GAO

September 13, 2012 Comments off

New GAO Reports and Testimonies

Source: Government Accountability Office

+ Reports

1. Biosurveillance: DHS Should Reevaluate Mission Need and Alternatives before Proceeding with BioWatch Generation-3 Acquisition. GAO-12-810, September 10.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-810
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648025.pdf

2. Securities Investor Protection Corporation: Customer Outcomes in the Madoff Liquidation Proceeding. GAO-12-991, September 13.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-991
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648238.pdf

3. Public Financial Management: Improvements Needed in USAID’s and Treasury’s Monitoring and Evaluation Efforts. GAO-12-920, September 13.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-920
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648222.pdf

4. Slot-Controlled Airports: FAA’s Rules Could Be Improved to Enhance Competition and Use of Available Capacity. GAO-12-902, September 13.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-902
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648218.pdf

5. Trade Adjustment Assistance: Commerce Program Has Helped Manufacturing and Services Firms, but Measures, Data, and Funding Formula Could Improve. GAO-12-930, September 13.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-930
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648212.pdf

Related Product

Trade Adjustment Assistance: Results of GAO’s Survey of Participant Firms in the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms Program (GAO-12-935SP, September 2012), an E-supplement to GAO-12-930. GAO-12-935SP, September 13.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-935SP

6. World Food Program: Stronger Controls Needed in High-Risk Areas. GAO-12-790, September 13.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-790
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648242.pdf

7. Industrial Base: U.S. Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Manufacturers Face Period of Uncertainty as DOD Purchases Decline and Foreign Sales Potential Remains Unknown. GAO-12-859, September 13.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-859
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648266.pdf

8. Community Banks and Credit Unions: Impact of the Dodd-Frank Act Depends Largely on Future Rule Makings. GAO-12-881, September 13.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-881
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648209.pdf

9. Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996: Status of Treasury’s Centralized Efforts to Collect Delinquent Federal Nontax Debt. GAO-12-870R, September 13.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-870R

10. Financial Stability: New Council and Research Office Should Strengthen the Accountability and Transparency of Their Decisions. GAO-12-886, September 11.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-886
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648065.pdf

+ Testimonies

1. Spectrum Management: Federal Government’s Use of Spectrum and Preliminary Information on Spectrum Sharing, by Mark L. Goldstein, director, physical infrastructure issues, before the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, House Committee on Energy and Commerce. GAO-12-1018T, September 13.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-1018T
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648205.pdf

2. Biosurveillance: Observations on BioWatch Generation-3 and Other Federal Efforts, by William O. Jenkins, Jr., director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittees on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications and Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies, House Homeland Security Committee. GAO-12-994T, September 13.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-994T
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648267.pdf

New From the GAO

September 13, 2012 Comments off

New GAO Reports and Testimonies

Source: Government Accountability Office

+ Reports

1. Airport Noise Grants: FAA Needs to Better Ensure Project Eligibility and Improve Strategic Goal and Performance Measures. GAO-12-890, September 12.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-890
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648149.pdf

2. Asset Forfeiture Programs: Justice and Treasury Should Determine Costs and Benefits of Potential Consolidation. GAO-12-972, September 12.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-972
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648097.pdf

3. Aviation Safety: Additional FAA Efforts Could Enhance Safety Risk Management. GAO-12-898, September 12.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-898
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648111.pdf

4. Bureau of Prisons: Growing Inmate Crowding Negatively Affects Inmates, Staff, and Infrastructure. GAO-12-743, September 12.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-743
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648124.pdf

5. Critical Infrastructure: DHS Needs to Refocus Its Efforts to Lead the Government Facilities Sector. GAO-12-852, August 20.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-852
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/600/593580.pdf

6. Department of Homeland Security: Oversight and Coordination of Research and Development Should Be Strengthened. GAO-12-837, September 12.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-837
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648153.pdf

7. Federal Disaster Assistance: Improved Criteria Needed to Assess a Jurisdiction’s Capability to Respond and Recover on Its Own. GAO-12-838, September 12.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-838
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648163.pdf

8. Iraq and Afghanistan: Agencies Are Taking Steps to Improve Data on Contracting but Need to Standardize Reporting. GAO-12-977R, September 12.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-977R

9. Military Training: DOD Met Annual Reporting Requirements and Improved Its Sustainable Ranges Report. GAO-12-879R, September 12.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-879R

10. Millennium Challenge Corporation: Results of Transportation Infrastructure Projects in Seven Countries. GAO-12-631, September 12.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-631
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648093.pdf

11. Nonproliferation: Agencies Could Improve Information Sharing and End-Use Monitoring on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Exports. GAO-12-536, July 30.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-536
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/600/593132.pdf

+ Testimonies

1. Modernizing the Nuclear Security Enterprise: Observations on the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Oversight of Safety, Security, and Project Management, by Mark Gaffigan, managing director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Energy and Commerce. GAO-12-912T, September 12.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-912T
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/600/592773.pdf

2. Next Generation Air Transportation System: FAA Faces Implementation Challenges, by Gerald L. Dillingham, Ph.D., director, physical infrastructure issues, before the Subcommittee on Aviation, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. GAO-12-1011T, September 12.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-1011T
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648121.pdf

3. Operational Contract Support: Sustained DOD Leadership Needed to Better Prepare for Future Contingencies, by Timothy J. DiNapoli, acting director, acquisition and sourcing management, before the House Committee on Armed Services. GAO-12-1026T, September 12.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-1026T
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648106.pdf

New From the GAO

September 11, 2012 Comments off

New GAO Reports and Testimonies

Source: Government Accountability Office

+ Reports

1. Anthrax: DHS Faces Challenges in Validating Methods for Sample Collections and Analysis. GAO-12-488, July 31.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-488
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/600/593194.pdf

2. Nuclear Nonproliferation: Additional Actions Needed to Improve Security of Radiological Sources at U.S. Medical Facilities. GAO-12-925, September 10.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-925
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/647930.pdf
Podcast – http://www.gao.gov/multimedia/podcasts/647950

3. Federal Real Property Security: Interagency Security Committee Should Implement a Lessons-Learned Process. GAO-12-901, September 10.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-901
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/647947.pdf

4. Veterans’ Reemployment Rights: Department of Labor and Office of Special Counsel Need to Take Additional Steps to Ensure Demonstration Project Data Integrity. GAO-12-860R, September 10.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-860R

+ Testimonies

1. Critical Infrastructure Protection: DHS Is Taking Action to Better Manage Its Chemical Security Program, but It Is Too Early to Assess Results, by Cathleen A. Berrick, managing director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittee on the Environment and the Economy, House Committee on Energy and Commerce. GAO-12-567T, September 11.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-567T
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648067.pdf

2. Maritime Security: Progress and Challenges 10 Years after the Maritime Transportation Security Act, by Stephen L. Caldwell, director, homeland Security and justice, before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. GAO-12-1009T, September 11.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-1009T
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648000.pdf

3. Aviation Security: 9/11 Anniversary Observations on TSA’s Progress and Challenges in Strengthening Aviation Security, by Stephen M. Lord, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the Subcommittee on Transportation Security, House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-12-1024T, September 11.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-1024T
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/647995.pdf

New From the GAO

September 10, 2012 Comments off

New GAO Reports and Testimony

Source: Government Accountability Office

+ Reports

1. Border Security: State Could Enhance Visa Fraud Prevention by Strategically Using Resources and Training. GAO-12-888, September 10.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-888
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/647872.pdf

2. Defense Logistics: Space-Available Travel Challenges May Be Exacerbated If Eligibility Expands. GAO-12-924R, September 10.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-924R

3. Defense Management: The Department of Defense’s Annual Corrosion Budget Report Does Not Include Some Required Information. GAO-12-823R, September 10.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-823R

4. Federal Communications Commission: Regulatory Fee Process Needs to Be Updated. GAO-12-686, August 10.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-686
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/600/593507.pdf

5. Federal Protective Service: Actions Needed to Assess Risk and Better Manage Contract Guards at Federal Facilities. GAO-12-739, August 10.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-739
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/600/593510.pdf

6. Homeland Security: DHS Has Enhanced Procurement Oversight Efforts, but Needs to Update Guidance. GAO-12-947, September 10.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-947
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/647866.pdf

7. Military Dependent Students: Better Oversight Needed to Improve Services for Children with Special Needs. GAO-12-680, September 10.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-680
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/647846.pdf

8. Reemployment of Retirees: Six Agencies’ Use of Dual Compensation Waiver Authority is Limited. GAO-12-855R, September 10.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-855R

9. VA Disability Compensation: Actions Needed to Address Hurdles Facing Program Modernization. GAO-12-846, September 10.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-846
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/647878.pdf

+ Testimony

1. Compact of Free Association: Proposed U.S. Assistance to Palau through Fiscal Year 2024. GAO-12-798T, September 10.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-798T
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/647888.pdf

New From the GAO

August 30, 2012 Comments off

New GAO Reports

Source: Government Accountability Office

+ Reports

1. Freedom of Information Act: Additional Actions Can Strengthen Agency Efforts to Improve Management. GAO-12-828, July 31.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-828
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/600/593170.pdf

2. Income Security: Overlapping Disability and Unemployment Benefits Should be Evaluated for Potential Savings. GAO-12-293R, July 31.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-764
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/600/593204.pdf

+ Reissued

1. Coast Guard: Legacy Vessels’ Declining Conditions Reinforce Need for More Realistic Operational Targets.
GAO-12-741, July 31.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-741
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/600/593162.pdf

New From the GAO

August 29, 2012 Comments off

New GAO Reports

Source: Government Accountability Office

1. U.S. Department of Agriculture: Progress toward Implementing GAO’s Civil Rights Recommendations. GAO-12-976R, August 29.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-976R

2. Oil and Gas Management: Interior’s Reorganization Complete, but Challenges Remain in Implementing New Requirements. GAO-12-423, July 30.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-423
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/600/593111.pdf
Podcast – http://www.gao.gov/multimedia/podcasts/647543

New From the GAO

August 27, 2012 Comments off

New GAO Report

Source: Government Accountability Office

Medicaid Long-Term Care: Information Obtained by States about Applicants’ Assets Varies and May Be Insufficient. GAO-12-749, July 26.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-749
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/600/593054.pdf

New From the GAO

August 25, 2012 Comments off

New GAO Reports

Source: Government Accountability Office

1. Department of Defense’s Waiver of Competitive Prototyping Requirement for Enhanced Polar System Program. GAO-12-983R, August 23.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-983R

2. Entrepreneurial Assistance: Opportunities Exist to Improve Programs’ Collaboration, Data-Tracking, and Performance Management. GAO-12-819, August 23.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-819
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/647268.pdf

New From the GAO

August 25, 2012 Comments off

New GAO Reports

Source: Government Accountability Office

1. Home Energy Assistance for Low-Income Occupants of Manufactured Homes. GAO-12-848R, August 24.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-848R

2. Veterans Health Care: Veterans Health Administration Processes for Responding to Reported Adverse Events. GAO-12-827R, August 24.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-827R

3. Review of FAA’s Collegiate Training Initiative as Mandated in the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. GAO-12-996R, August 24.
http://www-dev.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-996R

New From the GAO

August 21, 2012 Comments off

New GAO Report

Source: Government Accountability Office

Information Security: Environmental Protection Agency Needs to Resolve Weaknesses. GAO-12-696, July 19.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-696
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/600/592756.pdf

New From the GAO

August 20, 2012 Comments off

New GAO Report

Source: Government Accountability Office

Medicaid: States Reported Billions More in Supplemental Payments in Recent Years. GAO-12-694, July 20.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-694
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/600/592784.pdf

New From the GAO

August 17, 2012 Comments off

New GAO Report and Testimonies

Source: Government Accountability Office

+ Report

1. Mine Safety: Reports and Key Studies Support the Scientific Conclusions Underlying the Proposed Exposure Limit for Respirable Coal Mine Dust. GAO-12-832R, August 17.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-832R

+ Testimony

1. L.A. Courthouse: Initial Project Justification Is Outdated and Flawed, by Mark L. Goldstein, director, physical infrastructure issues, before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. GAO-12-968T, August 17.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-968T
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/600/593800.pdf

New From the GAO

August 16, 2012 Comments off

New GAO Report

Source: Government Accountability Office

EPA Regulations and Electricity: Better Monitoring by Agencies Could Strengthen Efforts to Address Potential Challenges. GAO-12-635, July 17.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-635
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/600/592544.pdf

New From the GAO

August 15, 2012 Comments off

New and Reissued GAO Reports

Source: Government Accountability Office

+ Report

1. International Taxation: Information on Foreign-Owned but Essentially U.S.-Based Corporate Groups Is Limited. GAO-12-794, July 16.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-794

+ Reissued

1. Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle: DOD Is Addressing Knowledge Gaps in Its New Acquisition Strategy. GAO-12-822, July 26.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-822
Highlights – http://www.gao.gov/assets/600/593049.pdf

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