21st century challenges : performance budgeting could help promote necessary reexamination : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of David M. Walker
21st century challenges : transforming government to meet current and emerging challenges : testimony before the Subcommittee on the Federal Workforce and Agency Organization, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of David M. Walker
ATF : thefts of explosives from state and local government storage facilities are few but may be underreported
ATF : thefts of explosives from state and local government storage facilities are few but may be underreported : testimony before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Laurie E. Ekstrand
Advanced Technology Program : inherent factors in selection process are likely to limit identification of similar research : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of Robin M. Nazzaro
Afghanistan reconstruction : despite some progress, deteriorating security and other obstacles continue to threaten achievement of U.S. goals : report to congressional committees
Afghanistan security : efforts to establish army and police have made progress, but future plans need to be better defined : report to the Committee on International Relations, House of Representatives
Agent orange : limited information is available on the number of civilians exposed in Vietnam and their workers' compensation claims : report to congressional requesters
Air Force procurement : protests challenging role of biased official sustained : testimony before the Subcommittee on Airland, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, statement of Daniel I. Gordon
Air pollution : estimated emissions from two new Mexicali power plants are low, but health impacts are unknown : report to congressional requesters
Air traffic control : characteristics and performance of selected international air navigation service providers and lessons learned from their commercialization : report to congressional requesters
Airport and Airway Trust Fund : preliminary observations on past, present, and future : testimony before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastruture, House of Representatives, statement of Gerald L. Dillingham
Alaska native villages : recent federal assistance exceeded $3 billion, with most provided to regional nonprofits : report to congressional addressees and the Alaska Federation of Natives
Alien registration : usefulness of a nonimmigrant alien annual address reporting requirement is questionable : report to Congressional committees
Amtrak : Acela's continued problems underscore the importance of meeting broader challenges in managing large-scale projects : testimony before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, statement of JayEtta Hecker
Amtrak : improved management and controls over food and beverage service needed : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives
Amtrak : management and accountability issues contribute to unprofitability of food and beverage service : testimony before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, statement of JayEtta Hecker
Amtrak management : systemic problems require actions to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability : report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives
Anthrax detection : agencies need to validate sampling activities in order to increase confidence in negative results : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, House Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives
Anthrax detection : agencies need to validate sampling activities in order to increase confidence in negative results : testimony before the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, House Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Keith A. Rhodes
Anti-drug media campaign : an array of services was provided, but most funds were committed to buying media time and space : report to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury, the Judiciary, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology : business plan's implementation is unlikely to achieve expected financial benefits and could reduce civilian role : report to congressional committees
Army Corps of Engineers : Lake Pontchartrain and Vicinity Hurricane Protection Project : testimony before the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, statement of Anu Mittal
Army Corps of Engineers : history of the Lake Pontchartrain and vincinity [i.e. vicinity] hurricane protection projects : testimony before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate, statement of Anu Mittal
Army Corps of Engineers : improved planning and financial management should replace reliance on reprogramming actions to manage project funds : Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives
Army Depot maintenance : ineffective oversight of depot maintenance operations and system implementation efforts : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, United States Government Accountability Office
Army National Guard : inefficient, error-prone process results in travel reimbursement problems for mobilized soldiers : testimony before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Finance, and Accountability, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Gregory D. Kutz, [and] John J. Ryan
Army depot maintenance : ineffective oversight of depot maintenance operations and system implementation efforts : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives
Aviation safety : FAA management practices for technical training mostly effective, further actions could enhance results : report to Congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office
Aviation safety : FAA management practices for technical training mostly effective; further actions could enhance results : report to congressional requesters
Aviation safety : FAA's safety oversight system is effective but could benefit from better evaluation of its programs' performance : testimony before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate, statement for the Record by Gerald L. Dillingham
Aviation safety : oversight of foreign Code-Share Safety Program should be strengthened : report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives
Aviation safety : system safety approach needs further integration into FAA's oversight of airlines : report to congressional requesters
Aviation safety : system safety approach needs further integration into FAA's oversight of airlines : report to congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office
Aviation security : Secure Flight development and testing under way, but risks should be managed as system is further developed : report to congressional committees, United States Government Accountability Office
Aviation security : better planning needed to optimize deployment of checked baggage screening systems : testimony before the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, statement of Cathleen A. Berrick
Aviation security : federal action needed to strengthen domestic air cargo security : report to congressional requesters
Aviation security : federal air marshal service could benefit from improved planning and controls : report to the Honorable Peter A. DeFazio, House of Representatives
Aviation security : flight and cabin crew member security training strengthened, but better planning and internal controls needed : report to congressional requesters
Aviation security : measures for testing the impact of using commercial data for the Secure Flight program : [report to] Congressional committees, United States Government Accountability Office
Aviation security : oversight of foreign Code-Share Safety Program should be strengthened : report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, United States Government Accountability Office
Aviation security : screener training and performance measurement strengthened, but more work remains : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives
Aviation security : systematic planning needed to optimize the deployment of checked baggage screening systems : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives
Best practices : better support of weapon system program managers needed to improve outcomes : report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate
Border patrol : available data on interior checkpoints suggest differences in sector performance : report to congressional requesters
Border security : actions needed to strengthen management of Department of Homeland Security's Visa Security Program : report to Congressional committees
Border security : actions needed to strengthen management of Department of Homeland Security's Visa Security Program : report to congressional committees
Border security : more emphasis on State's consular safeguards could mitigate visa malfeasance risks : report to the Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives
Border security : more emphasis on State's consular safeguards could mitigate visa malfeasance risks : report to the Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives
Border security : opportunities to increase coordination of air and marine assets : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives
Border security : opportunities to increase coordination of air and marine assets : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, United States Government Accountability Office
Border security : streamlined visas mantis program has lowered burden on foreign science students and scholars, but further refinements needed : report to congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office
Border security : strengthened visa process would benefit from additional management actions by State and DHS : testimony before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Jess T. Ford
Border security : strengthened visa process would benefit from improvements in staffing and information sharing : report to congressional committees
Brownfield redevelopment : stakeholders cite additional measures that could complement EPA's efforts to clean up and redevelop properties : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federalism and the Census, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of John B. Stephenson
CFO Act of 1990 : driving the transformation of federal financial management : testimony before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Finance, and Accountability, Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives, statement of Jeffrey C. Steinhoff
Capitol Visitor Center : effective schedule management and updated cost information are needed : testimony before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate, statement of Bernard L. Ungar, Terrell Dorn
Capitol Visitor Center : priority attention needed to manage schedules and contracts : testimony before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate, statement of David M. Walker
Capitol Visitor Center : schedule delays continue; reassessment underway : testimony before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate, statement of Bernard L. Ungar, Terrell Dorn
Capitol Visitor Center : status of schedule, fire protection, cost, and related issues : testimony before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate, statement of Bernard L. Ungar [and] Terrell Dorn
Capitol Visitor Center : update on schedule and cost : testimony before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate, statement of Bernard L. Ungar [and] Terrell Dorn
Capitol Visitor Center : update on status of project's schedule and costs : testimony before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate, statement of Bernard L. Ungar, Terrell Dorn
Catastrophe risk : U.S. and European approaches to insure natural catastrophe and terrrorism risks : report to the Chairman, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives
Charter schools : oversight practices in the District of Columbia : report to Congressional committees, United States Government Accountability Office
Charter schools : oversight practices in the District of Columbia : report to congressional committees
Charter schools : to enhance Education's monitoring and research, more charter school-level data are needed : report to the Secretary of Education
Chesapeake Bay Program : improved strategies are needed to better assess, report, and manage restoration progress
Chief Information Officers : responsibilities and information and technology governance at leading private-sector companies : report to congressional requesters
China trade : U.S. exports, investment, affiliate sales rising, but export share falling : report to congressional committees
Clean Air Act : EPA has completed most of the actions required by the 1990 amendments, but many were completed late : report to congressional requesters
Clean Water Act : improved resource planning would help EPA better respond to changing needs and fiscal constraints : report to congressional requesters
Climate change : federal reports on climate change funding should be clearer and more complete : report to congressional requesters
Coast Guard : observations on agency priorities in fiscal year 2006 budget request : testimony before the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Coast Guard, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate, statement of Margaret T. Wrightson
Coast Guard : preliminary observations on the condition of deepwater legacy assets and acquisition management challenges : testimony before the Subcommittee on Fisheries and the Coast Guard, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate, statement of Margaret T. Wrightson
Coast Guard : progress being made on addressing deepwater legacy asset condition issues and program management, but acquisition challenges remain : report to Congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office
Coast Guard : progress being made on addressing deepwater legacy asset condition issues and program management, but acquisition challenges remain : report to congressional requesters
College textbooks : enhanced offerings appear to drive recent price increases, United States Government Accountability Office
Combating alien smuggling : opportunities exist to improve the federal response : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives
Combating alien smuggling : opportunities exist to improve the federal response : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives
Combating nuclear smuggling : efforts to deploy radiation detection equipment in the United States and in other countries : testimony before the Subcommittees on the Prevention of Nuclear and Biological Attack and on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, statement of Gene Aloise
Commercial aviation : initial small community air service development projects have achieved mixed results : report to congressional addressees
Commercial aviation : preliminary observations on legacy airlines' financial condition, bankruptcy, and pension issues : testimony before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Aviation, statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker and Barbara D. Bovjberg
Commercial aviation : structural costs continue to challenge legacy airlines' financial performance : testimony before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Aviation, U.S. Senate, statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker
Community development block grant formula : targeting assistance to high-need communities could be enhanced : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federalism and the Census, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Paul L. Posner
Community policing grants : COPS grants were a modest contributor to declines in crime in 1990s : report to the chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, United States Government Accountability Office
Community policing grants : COPS grants were a modest contributor to declines in crime in the 1990s : report to the Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives
Competitive sourcing : health benefits cost comparison had minimal impact, but DOD needs uniform implementation process : report to congressional committees
Computer-based patient records : VA and DOD made progress, but much work remains to fully share medical information : testimony before the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives, statement of Linda D. Koontz
Container security : a flexible staffing model and minimum equipment requirements would improve overseas targeting and inspection efforts : report to Congressional requesters
Continuity of operations : agency plans have improved, but better oversight could assist agencies in preparing for emergencies : report to the Chairman, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives
Continuity of operations : agency plans have improved, but better oversight could assist agencies in preparing for emergencies : testimony before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Linda D. Koontz
Contract management : further actions needed to improve Veterans Affairs acquisition function : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives
Contract management : opportunities continue for GSA to improve pricing of multiple award schedules contracts : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of David E. Cooper
Contract management : opportunities to improve surveillance on Department of Defense service contracts : report to the Secretary of Defense
Contract management : opportunities to improve surveillance on Department of Defense service contracts : report to the Secretary of Defense, United States Government Accountability Office
Cooperative threat reduction : DOD has improved its management and internal controls, but challenges remain : report to congressional committees
Courthouse construction : information on project cost and size changes would help to enhance oversight : report to Congressional Requesters, United States Government Accountability Office
Courthouse construction : overview of previous and ongoing work : testimony before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, statement of Mark L. Goldstein
Credit reporting literacy : consumers understood the basics but could benefit from targeted educational efforts : report to congressional committees
Criminal debt : court-ordered restitution amounts far exceed likely collections for the crime victims in selected financial fraud cases : report to the Honorable Byron L. Dorgan, U.S. Senate, United States Government Accountability Office
Critical infrastructure protection : Department of Homeland Security faces challenges in fulfilling cybersecurity responsibilities : report to Congressional requesters
Critical infrastructure protection : Department of Homeland Security faces challenges in fulfilling cybersecurity responsibilities : report to congressional requesters
Critical infrastructure protection : challenges in addressing cybersecurity : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, statement of David A. Powner
Currency paper procurement : additional analysis would help determine whether a second supplier is needed : report to congressional requesters
D.C. charter schools : strengthening monitoring and process when schools close could improve accountability and ease student transitions : report to congressional committees
DOD acquisition outcomes : a case for change : testimony before the Subcommittee on AirLand, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, statement of Katherine V. Schinasi
DOD and VA : systematic data sharing would help expedite servicemembers' transition to VA services : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives, statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta
DOD business systems modernization : Navy ERP adherence to best business practices critical to avoid past failures : report to congressional requesters
DOD business systems modernization : billions being invested without adequate oversight : report to Congressional requesters
DOD business systems modernization : important progress made in establishing foundational architechure products and investment management practices, but much work remains : report to congressional committees
DOD business systems modernization : long-standing weaknesses in enterprise architecture development need to be addressed : report to congressional committees
DOD business transformation : sustained leadership needed to address long-standing financial and business management problems : testimony before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Finance, and Accountability, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Gregory D. Kutz, [and] Randolph C. Hite
DOD excess property : management control breakdowns result in substantial waste and inefficiency : report to congressional requesters
DOD excess property : management control breakdowns result in substantial waste and inefficiency : testimony before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Gregory D. Kutz
DOD excess property : management control breakdowns results in substantial waste and inefficiency : report to Congressional Requesters, United States Government Accountability Office
DOD personnel clearances : government plan addresses some long-standing problems with DOD's program, but concerns remain : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of Derek B. Stewart
DOD personnel clearances : some progress has been made but hurdles remain to overcome the challenges that led to GAO's high-risk designation : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of Derek B. Stewart
DOD problem disbursements : long-standing accounting weaknesses result in inaccurate records and substantial write-offs : report to Congressional Committees, United States Government Accountability Office
DOD problem disbursements : long-standing accounting weaknesses result in inaccurate records and substantial write-offs : report to congressional committees
DOD schools : limitations in DOD-sponsored study on transfer alternatives underscore need for additional assessment : report to congressional committees
DOD systems modernization : uncertain joint use and marginal expected value of military asset deployment system warrant reassessment of planned investment : report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate
DOD's high-risk areas : high-level commitment and oversight needed for DOD supply chain plan to succeed : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of William M. Solis
DOD's high-risk areas : successful business transformation requires sound strategic planning and sustained leadership : testimony before the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, statement of David M. Walker
Data mining : agencies have taken key steps to protect privacy in selected efforts, but significant compliance issues remain : report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate
Data mining : agencies have taken key steps to protect privacy in selected efforts, but significant compliance issues remain : report to the ranking minoirty member, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs, U.S. Senate, United States Government Accountability Office
Defense acquisitions : DOD has paid billions in award and incentive fees regardless of acquisition outcomes : report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate
Defense acquisitions : Future Combat Systems challenges and prospects for success : testimony before the Subcommittee on Airland, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, statement of Paul L. Francis
Defense acquisitions : Future Combat Systems challenges and prospects for success : testimony before the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, statement of Paul L. Francis
Defense acquisitions : actions needed to ensure adequate funding for operation and sustainment of the Ballistic Missile Defense System : report to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives
Defense acquisitions : assessments of selected major weapon programs : report to congressional committees
Defense acquisitions : changes in E-10A acquisition strategy needed before development starts : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives
Defense acquisitions : information for Congress on performance of major programs can be more complete, timely, and accessible : report to the Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate, United States Government Accountability Office
Defense acquisitions : plans need to allow enough time to demonstrate capability of first littoral combat ships : report to Congressional Committees, United States Government Accountability Office
Defense acquisitions : progress and challenges facing the DD(X) surface combatant program : testimony before the Subcommittee on Projection Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, statement of Paul L. Francis
Defense acquisitions : resolving development risks in the army's networked communications capabilities is key to fielding future forces : report to the Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, United States Government Accountability Office
Defense acquisitions : status of Ballistic Missile Defense Program in 2004 : report to Congressional committees
Defense acquisitions : status of Ballistic Missile Defense Program in 2004 : report to congressional committees
Defense ammunition : DOD meeting small and medium caliber ammunition needs, but additional actions are necessary : report to the Honorable David R. Obey, Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives
Defense ammunition : DOD meeting small and medium caliber ammunition needs, but additional actions are necessary : report to the Honorable David R. Obey, Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, United States Government Accountability Office
Defense ethics program : opportunities exist to strengthen safeguards for procurement integrity : report to congressional requesters
Defense health care : implementation issues for new TRICARE contracts and regional structure : report to the Committees on Armed Services, U.S. Senate and House of Representatives
Defense health care : improvements needed in occupational and environmental health surveillance during deployments to address immediate and long-term health issues : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives
Defense health care : occupational and environmental health surveillance conducted during deployments needs improvement : testimony before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Marcia Crosse
Defense infrastructure : issues need to be addressed in managing and funding base operations and facilities support : report to the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, United States Government Accountability Office
Defense infrastructure : management issues requiring attention in utility privatization : report to the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives
Defense inventory : Army needs to strengthen internal controls for items shipped to repair contractors : report to congressional requesters
Defense inventory : Army needs to strengthen internal controls for items shipped to repair contractors : report to congressional requesters
Defense logistics : DOD has begun to improve supply distribution operations, but further actions are needed to sustain these efforts : report to the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives
Defense logistics : actions needed to improve the availability of critical items during current and future operations : report to Congressional committees
Defense logistics : actions needed to improve the availability of critical items during current and future operations : report to congressional committees
Defense logistics : better management and oversight of prepositioning programs needed to reduce risk and improved future programs : report to the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives
Defense logistics : better strategic planning can help ensure DOD's successful implementation of passive radio frequency identification : report to congressional committees
Defense logistics : high-level DOD coordination is needed to further improve the management of the Army's LOGCAP contract : report to the Secretary of Defense
Defense management : DOD needs to demonstrate that performance-based logistics contracts are achieving expected benefits : report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate
Defense management : DOD needs to demonstrate that performance-based logistics contracts are achieving expected benefits : report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate
Defense management : actions are needed to improve the management and oversight of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program : report to congressional committees
Defense management : additional actions needed to enhance DOD's risk-based approach for making resource decisions : report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate
Defense management : foundational steps being taken to manage DOD business systems modernization, but much remains to be accomplished to effect true business transformation : testimony before the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, statement of Randolph C. Hite
Defense management : processes to estimate and track equipment reconstitution costs can be improved : report to congressional committees
Defense microelectronics : DOD-funded facilities involved in research prototyping or production : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives
Defense procurement : Air Force did not fully evaluate options in waiving Berry Amendment for selected aircraft : report to the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives
Defense space activities : management guidance and performance measures needed to develop personnel : report to Congressional committees, United States Government Accountability Office
Defense space activities : management guidance and performance measures needed to develop personnel : report to congressional committees
Defense technology development : management process can be strengthened for new technology transition programs : report to congressional committees
Defense trade : implementation of Exon-Florio : testimony before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, statement of Katherine Schinasi
Defense transportation : Air Mobility Command needs to collect and analyze better data to assess aircraft utilization : report to the Secretary of Defense
Defense transportation : Air Mobility Command needs to collect and analyze better data to assess aircraft utilization : report to the Secretary of Defense, United States Government Accountability Office
Department of Energy : additional opportunities exist for reducing laboratory contractors' support costs : report to the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives
Department of Energy : improved guidance, oversight, and planning are needed to better identify cost-saving alternatives for managing low-level radioactive waste : report to the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives
Department of Energy : improved oversight could better ensure opportunities for small business subcontracting : report to congressional committees, United States Government Accountability Office
Department of Homeland Security : a comprehensive and sustained approach needed to achieve management integration : report to Congressional requesters
Department of Homeland Security : addressing management challenges that face immigration enforcement agencies : testimony before the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, statement of Richard M. Stana
Department of Homeland Security : strategic management of training important for successful transformation : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate
Depot maintenance : persistent deficiencies limit accuracy and usefulness of DOD's funding allocation data reported to Congress : report to congressional committees
Digital broadcast television transition : several challenges could arise in administering a subsidy program for DTV equipment : testimony before the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, statement of Mark L. Goldstein
Digital broadcast television transition: estimated cost of supporting set-top boxes to help advance the DTV transition : testimony before the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, statement of Mark L. Goldstein
District of Columbia : federal funds for foster care improvements used to implement new programs, but challenges remain : report to congressional committees
District of Columbia : federal funds for foster care improvements used to implement new programs, but challenges remain : report to congressional committees, United States Government Accountability Office
District of Columbia : financial and program management improvements needed for Tuition Assistance Grant program : report to congressional committees
Diversity management : expert-identified leading practices and agency examples : report to the ranking minority member, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, United States Government Accountability Office
Drug control : Air Bridge Denial Program in Colombia has implemented new safeguards, but its effect on drug trafficking is not clear : report to congressional requesters
Drug control : agencies need to plan for likely declines in drug interdiction assets, and develop better performance measures for transit zone operations : report to congressional committees
Drug control : high intensity drug trafficking areas' efforts to link investigations to international drug traffickers : report to the Senate and House Committees on Appropriations
Drug offenders : various factors may limit the impacts of federal laws that provide for denial of selected benefits : report to congressional requesters
Drug offenders : various factors may limit the impacts of federal laws that provide for denials of selected benefits : report to congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office
Drug tests : products to defraud drug use screening tests are widely available : testimony before the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committeee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, statement of Robert J. Cramer
Economic Development Administration : remediation activities account for a small percentage of total Brownfield grant funding : report to congressional committees
Economic performance : highlights of a workshop on economic performance measures
Education's Data Management Initiative : significant progress made, but better planning needed to accomplish project goals : report to congressional committees
Elderly housing : federal housing programs and supportive services : testimony before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, statement of David G. Wood
Elections : additional data could help state and local elections officials maintain accurate voter registration lists : report to congressional requesters
Elections : additional data could help state and local elections officials maintain accurate voter registration lists : report to congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office
Elections : federal efforts to improve security and reliability of electronic voting systems are under way, but key activities need to be completed : report to congressional requesters
Elections : views of selected local election officials on managing voter registration and ensuring eligible citizens can vote : report to congressional requesters
Electricity restructuring : key challenges remain : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy and Resources, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives
Electronic disability claims proccessing : SSA is proceeding with its accelerated systems initiative but needs to address operational issues : report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate
Electronic rulemaking : progress made in developing centralized E-rulemaking system : report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate
Electronic rulemaking : progress made in developing centralized e-rulemaking system, report to the Chairman and ranking minority member, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Electronic rulemaking : progress made in developing centralized e-rulemaking system, report to the Chairman and ranking minority member, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Electronic waste : observation on the role of the federal government in encouraging recycling and reuse : testimony before the Subcommittee on Superfund and Waste Management, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate, statement of John B. Stephenson
Employee Benefits Security Administration : improvements have been made to pension enforcement program but significant challenges remain : testimony before the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate, statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg
Endangered Species Act : successes and challenges in agency collaboration and the use of scientific information in the decision making process : testimony before the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Water, Committee on Environment and Public Works, United States Senate, statement of Robin M. Nazzaro
Endangered species : Fish and Wildlife Service generally focuses recovery funding on high-priority species, but needs to periodically assess its funding decisions : report to the Chairman, Committee on Resources, House of Representatives
Energy markets : gasoline price trends : testimony before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, statement of Jim Wells
Energy markets : understanding current gasoline prices and potential future trends : testimony before the Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on Energy and Resources, statement of Jim Wells
Energy savings : performance contracts offer benefits, but vigilance is needed to protect government interests : report to congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office
Environmental information : status of federal data programs that support ecological indicators : report to congressional requesters
Environmental information : status of federal data programs that support ecological indicators : report to congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office
Environmental information : status of federal data programs that support ecological indicators, United States Government Accountability Office
Environmental justice : EPA should devote more attention to environmental justice when developing clean air rules : report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives
Environmental liabilities : EPA should do more to ensure that liable parties meet their cleanup obligations : report to congressional requesters
Environmental protection : more complete data and continued emphasis on leak prevention could improve EPA's Underground Storage Tank Program : report to congressional requesters
Environmental protection : more complete data and continued emphasis on leak prevention could improve EPA's underground storage tank program : report to congressional requesters
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission : actions taken, but agency restructuring efforts could benefit from a more systematic consideration of advisory panel's recommendations : report to congressional requesters
Fair housing : HUD needs better assurance that intake and investigation processes are consistently thorough : report to congressional requesters
Fair housing : annotated complainant survey : report to congressional requesters
Federal Emergency Management Agency : challenges facing the National Flood Insurance Program : testimony before the Chairman, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of William O. Jenkins, Jr
Federal Emergency Management Agency : improvements needed to enhance oversight and management of the National Flood Insurance Program : report to congressional committees
Federal Emergency Management Agency : oversight and management of the National Flood Insurance Program : [testimony before the] Chairman, Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, statement of William O. Jenkins, Jr
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program : competition and other factors linked to wide variation in health care prices : report to the Honorable Paul Ryan, House of Representatives
Federal Employees Health Benefits Program : differences in health care prices across metropolitan areas linked to competition and other factors : testimony before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, statement of A. Bruce Steinwald
Federal Family Education Loan Program : more oversight is needed for schools that are lenders : report to congressional requesters
Federal Home Loan Bank System : an overview of changes and current issues affecting the system : testimony before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of Thomas J. McCool
Federal Housing Administration : managing risks from a new zero down payment product : testimony before the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives, statement of William B. Shear
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration : education and outreach programs target safety and consumer issues, but gaps in planning and evaluation remain : report to congressional committees
Federal contracting : share-in-savings initiative not yet tested : report to congressional committees
Federal disability assistance : wide array of programs needs to be examined in light of 21st century challenges : report to congressional committees
Federal disability assistance : wide array of programs needs to be examined in light of 21st century challenges : report to the Congressional Committee, United States Government Accountability Office
Federal mandates : identification process is complex and federal agency roles vary : testimony before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement for the Record by Orice M. Williams
Federal pensions : Judicial Survivors' Annuities System costs
Federal procurement : additional data reporting could improve the suspension and debarment process : report to congressional committees
Federal real property : further actions needed to address long-standing and complex problems : testimony before the House Committee on Government Reform, statement of David M. Walker
Federal real property : reliance on costly leasing to meet new space needs is an ongoing problem : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, statement of Mark L. Goldstein
Federal research : observations on the Small Business Innovation Research program : testimony before the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards, Committee on Science, House of Representatives, statement for the Record by Anu K. Mittal
Federal rulemaking : past reviews and emerging trends suggest issues that merit Congressional attention : testimony before the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, statement of J. Christopher Mihm
Federal student loan repayment program : OPM could build on its efforts to help agencies administer the program and measure results : report to congressional requesters
Federal student loans : challenges in estimating federal subsidy costs : report to congressional committees
File sharing programs : the use of peer-to-peer networks to access pornography : report to congressional requesters
Financial audit : Bureau of the Public Debt's fiscal years 2005 and 2004 schedules of federal debt : report to the Secretary of the Treasury
Financial audit : Congressional Award Foundation's fiscal years 2004 and 2003 financial statements : report to the Congress
Financial audit : process for preparing the consolidated financial statements of the U.S. government continues to need improvement : report to the Secretary of the Treasury and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
Financial institutions : issues regarding the tax-exempt status of credit unions : testimony before the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, statement of Richard J. Hillman
Financial management : achieving FFMIA compliance continues to challenge agencies : report to congressional committees
Financial management : challenges in meeting governmentwide improper payment requirements : testimony before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Finance, and Accountability, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of McCoy Williams
Financial management : thousands of civilian agency contractors abuse the federal tax system with little consequence : report to congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office
Financial management : thousands of civilian agency contractors abuse the federal tax system with little consequence : testimony before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of Gregory D. Kutz, Steven J. Sebastian, John J. Ryan
Financial product sales : actions needed to better protect military members : report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate
Financial product sales : actions needed to protect military members : testimony before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of Richard J. Hillman
Food Stamp Program : states have made progress reducing payment errors, and further challenges remain : report to congressional committees
Food and Drug Administration : decision process to deny initial application for over-the-counter marketing of the emergency contraceptive drug Plan B was unusual : report to congressional requesters
Food and Drug Administration : limited available data indicate that FDA has been meeting some goals for review of medical device applications : report to congressional committees
Food stamp program : states have made progress reducing payment errors, and further challenges remain : report to congressional committees, United States Government Accountability Office
Force structure : actions needed to improve estimates and oversight of costs for transforming Army to a modular force : report to congressional committees
Force structure : assessments of Navy Reserve manpower requirements need to consider the most cost-effective mix of active and Reserve manpower to meet mission needs : report to congressional committees
Force structure : preliminary observations on Army plans to implement and fund modular forces : testimony before the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, statement of Sharon Pickup, and Janet St. Laurent
Foreign affairs : agencies have improved the intercountry adoption process, but further enhancements are needed : report to the Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate
Foreign assistance : Middle East Partnership Initiative offers tools for supporting reform, but project monitoring needs improvement : report to congressional requesters
Freight transportation : short sea shipping option shows importance of systematic approach to public investment decisions : report to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Freshwater programs : federal agencies' funding in the United States and abroad : report to congressional requesters
Freshwater programs : federal agencies' funding in the United States and abroad : report to congressional requesters
Gasoline markets : special gasoline blends reduce emissions and improve air quality, but complicate supply and contribute to higher prices : report to congressional requesters
Global health : the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and malaria is responding to challenges but needs better information and documentation for performance-based funding : report to congressional committees
Global war on terrorism : DOD needs to improve the reliability of cost data and provide additional guidance to control costs : report to congressional committees
Global war on terrorism : DOD should consider all funds requested for the war when determining needs and covering expenses : report to congressional committees
Globalization : numerous federal activities complement U.S. business's global corporate social responsibility efforts : report to congressional requesters
Globalization : observations on federal activities related to global corporate social responsibilities and human rights : testimony before the Congressional Human Rights Caucus, statement of Loren Yager
Government auditing standards : guidance on GAGAS requirements for continuing professional education : by the Comptroller General of the United States
Government performance and accountability : tax expenditures represent a substantial federal commitment and need to be reexamined : report to agency officials
Great Lakes Initiative : EPA needs to better ensure the complete and consistent implementation of water quality standards : report to congressional requesters
Groundwater contamination : DOD uses and develops a range of remediation technologies to clean up military sites : report to congressional committees
Gun control and terrorism : FBI could better manage firearm-related background checks involving terrorist watch list records : report to congressional requesters
HHS : efforts to research and inform the public about nonoxynol-9 and HIV : report to congressional requesters
HUD rental assistance : progress and challenges in measuring and reducing improper rent subsidies : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of David G. Wood
Hazardous waste sites : improved effectiveness of controls at sites could better protect the public : report to congressional requesters
Head Start : comprehensive approach to identifying and addressing risks could help prevent grantee financial management weaknesses : testimony before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, statement of Marnie S. Shaul
Head Start : comprehensive approach to identifying and addressing risks could help prevent grantee financial management weaknesses : testimony before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Subcommittee on Education and Early Childhood Development, statement of Marnie S. Shaul
Head Start : further development could allow results of new test to be used for decision making : report to congressional requesters
Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control program : results of review of annual reports for fiscal years 2002 and 2003 : report to congressional committees
Health care : continued leadership needed to define and implement information technology standards : testimony before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of David A. Powner
Health care fraud and abuse control program : results of review of annual reports for fiscal years 2002 and 2003 : report to Congressional Committees, United States Government Accountability Office
Health centers : competition for grants and efforts to measure performance have increased : report to the Honorable Judd Gregg, U.S. Senate
Health centers and rural clinics : state and federal implementation issues for Medicaid's new payment system : report to congressional committees
Health information technology : HHS is taking steps to develop a national strategy : report to the Chairman, Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives
Health information technology : HHS is taking steps to develop a national strategy : report to the chairman, Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives, United States Government Accountability Office
High-risk series : an update
High-risk series : an update
Higher education : federal science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs and related trends : report to the Chairman, Committee on Rules, House of Representatives
Highway and transit investments : options for improving information on projects' benefits and costs and increasing accountability for results : report to congressional committees
Highway congestion : Intelligent Transportation Systems' promise for managing congestion falls short, and DOT could better facilitate their strategic use : report to congressional committees
Highway safety : further opportunities exist to improve data on crashes involving commercial motor vehicles : report to congressional committees
Homeland Security : DHS needs to improve ethics-related management controls for the Science and Technology Directorate : report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate
Homeland Security : agency resources address violations of restricted airspace, but management improvements are needed : testimony before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Davi M. D'Agostino
Homeland Security : key cargo security programs can be improved : testimony before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, statement of Richard M. Stana
Homeland Security : managing first responder grants to enhance emergency preparedness in the National Capital Region : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of of William O. Jenkins, Jr
Homeland Security : some progress made, but many challenges remain on U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology program : report to congressional committees
Homeland Security : successes and challenges in DHS's efforts to create an effective acquisition organization : report to congressional committees
Homeland security : actions needed to better protect national icons and federal office buildings from terrorism : report to the Chairman, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives
Homeland security : agency plans, implementation, and challenges regarding the national strategy for homeland security : report to the chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, United States Government Accountability Office
Homeland security : management of first responder grant programs and efforts to improve accountability continue to evolve : testimony before the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, statement of William O. Jenkins, Jr
Homeland security : much is being done to protect agriculture from a terrorist attack, but important challenges remain : report to congressional requesters
Homeland security : much is being done to protect agriculture from a terrorist attack, but important challenges remain : report to congressional requesters
Homeland security : overview of Department of Homeland Security management challenges : testimony before the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, statement of Norman J. Rabkin
Homeland security : performance of foreign Student and Exchange Visitor Information System continues to improve, but issues remain : testimony before congressional subcommittees, joint statement of Randolph C. Hite, and Jess T. Ford
Homeless veterans : job retention goal under development for DOL's Homeless Veterans' Reintegration program : testimony before the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives, statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta
Housing finance : Ginnie Mae is meeting its mission but faces challenges in a changing marketplace : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives
Human capital : DOD's National Security Personnel System faces implementation challenges : report to congressional committees
Human capital : designing and managing market-based and more performance-oriented pay systems : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of David M. Walker
Human capital : observations on final DHS human capital regulations : testimony before the Subcommittee on the Federal Workforce and Agency Organization, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of David M. Walker
Human capital : observations on final regulations for DOD's National Security Personnel System : testimony before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of David M. Walker
Human capital : preliminary observations on final Department of Homeland Security human capital regulations : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of David M. Walker
Human capital : preliminary observations on proposed DOD National Security Personnel System regulations : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of David M. Walker
Human capital : preliminary observations on proposed Department of Defense National Security Personnel System regulations : testimony before the Subcommittee on the Federal Workforce and Agency Organization, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of David M. Walker
Human capital : preliminary observations on proposed regulations for DOD's National Security Personnel system : testimony before the Committee on Armed Services, statement of Derek B. Stewart
Human capital : preliminary observations on the Administration's draft proposed "Working for America Act" : testimony before the Subcommittee on the Federal Workforce and Agency Organization, Committee on Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives, statement of David M. Walker
Hurricane Katrina : providing oversight of the nation's preparedness, response, and recovery activities : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, statement of Norman J. Rabkin
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita : contracting for response and recovery efforts : testimony before the House Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina, statement of David E. Cooper
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita : preliminary observations on contracting for response and recovery efforts : testimony before the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, statement of David E. Cooper
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita : provision of charitable assistance : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, statement of Cynthia Fagnoni
IRS modernization : continued progress requires addressing resource management challenges : testimony before congressional committees, statement of James R. White [and others]
Identity theft : some outreach efforts to promote awareness of new consumer rights are under way : report to congressional committees
Identity theft : some outreach efforts to promote awareness of new consumer rights are under way : report to congressional committees, United States Government Accountability Office
Immigrant investors : small number of participants attributed to pending regulations and other factors : report to congressional committees
Immigration enforcement : preliminary observations on employment verification and worksite enforcement efforts : testimony before the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, statement of Richard M. Stana
Immigration enforcement : weaknesses hinder employment verification and worksite enforcement efforts : report to congressional requesters
Immigration services : better contracting practices needed at call centers : report to congressional requesters
Independent media development abroad : challenges exist in implementing U.S. efforts and measuring results : report to the Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate
Indian Child Welfare Act : existing information on implementation issues could be used to target guidance and assistance to states : report to congressional requesters
Indian Health Service : health care services are not always available to Native Americans : report to the Committee on Indian Affairs, U.S. Senate, United States Government Accountability Office
Indian issues : timeliness of the tribal recognition process has improved, but it will take years to clear the existing backlog of petitions : testimony before the Committee on Resources, House of Representatives, statement of Robin M. Nazzaro
Indian tribes : EPA should reduce the review time for tribal requests to manage environmental programs : report to congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act : Education should provide additional guidance to help states smoothly transition children to preschool : report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate
Industrial Loan Corporations : recent asset growth and commercial interest highlight differences in regulatory authority : report to the Honorable James A. Leach, House of Representatives
Industrial security : DOD cannot ensure its oversight of contractors under foreign influence is sufficient : report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate
Influenza pandemic : applying lesssons learned from the 2004-05 influenza vaccine shortage : testimony before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement for the Record by Marcia Crosse
Influenza pandemic : challenges in preparedness and response : testimony before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Marcia Crosse
Influenza pandemic : challenges remain in preparedness : testimony before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, statement of Marcia Crosse
Influenza vaccine : shortages in 2004-05 season underscore need for better preparation : report to congressional committees
Information Quality Act : National Agricultural Statistics Service implements first steps, but documentation of Census of Agriculture could be improved : report to congressional committees
Information management : Freedom of Information Act fee and fee waiver processing at the Department of Energy : report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate
Information management : acquisition of the electronic records archives is progressing : report to congressional committees
Information management : implementation of the Freedom of Information Act : testimony before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Finance and Accountability, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Linda D. Koontz
Information security : Department of Homeland Security faces challenges in fulfilling statutory requirements : testimony before the House Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security, statement of Gregory C. Wilshusen
Information security : Department of Homeland Security needs to fully implement its security program : report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate
Information security : Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation needs to sustain progress : report to the Board of Directors, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Information security : continued efforts needed to sustain progress in implementing statutory requirements : testimony before the House Committee on Government Reform, statement of Gregory C. Wilshusen
Information security : emerging cybersecurity issues threaten federal information systems : report to congressional requesters
Information security : federal agencies need to improve controls over wireless networks : report to the Honorable Wm. Lacy Clay, House of Representatives
Information security : key considerations related to federal implementation of Radio Frequency Identification technology : testimony before the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity, House Committee on Homeland Security, statement of Gregory C. Wilshusen
Information security : progress made, but Federal Aviation Administration needs to improve controls over air traffic control systems : report to Congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office
Information security : progress made, but Federal Aviation Administration needs to improve controls over air traffic control systems : report to congressional requesters
Information security : radio frequency identification technology in the federal government : report to congressional requesters
Information security : radio frequency identification technology in the federal government : report to congressional requestors, United States Government Accountability Office
Information security : the Defense Logistics Agency needs to fully implement its security program : report to congressional committees
Information security : weaknesses persist at federal agencies despite progress made in implementing related statutory requirements : report to congressional committees
Information security : weaknesses persist at federal agencies despite progress made in implementing related statutory requirements : report to congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office
Information technology : Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services needs to establish critical investment management capabilities : report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate
Information technology : Customs Automated Commercial Environment program progressing, but need for management improvements continues : report to congressional committees
Information technology : FBI is building management capabilities essential to successful system deployments, but challenges remain : testimony before the Subcommittee on Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies, House of Representatives, statement of Randolph C. Hite
Information technology : FBI is taking steps to develop an enterprise architecture, but much remains to be accomplished : report to congressional committees
Information technology : FBI is taking steps to develop an enterprise architecture, but much remains to be accomplished : report to congressional committees
Information technology : HHS has several investment management capabilities in place, but needs to address key weaknesses : report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate
Information technology : OMB can make more effective use of its investment reviews : report to congressional requesters
Information technology : federal agencies face challenges in implementing initiatives to improve public health infrastructure : report to congressional requesters
Information technology : management improvements needed on Immigration and Customs Enforcement's infrastructure modernization program : report to congressional committees
Intellectual property : U.S. efforts have contributed to strengthened laws overseas, but significant enforcement challenges remain : testimony before the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, United States Senate, statement of Loren Yager
Intellectual property : USPTO has made progress in hiring examiners, but challenges to retention remain : report to congressional committees
Intellectual property : improvements needed to better manage Patent Office automation and address workforce challenges : testimony before the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, statement of Anu K. Mittal, and Linda D. Koontz
Intellectual property : key processes for managing patent automation strategy need strengthening : report to congressional committees
Interagency contracting : franchise funds provide convenience, but value to DOD is not demonstrated
Interagency contracting : franchise funds provide convenience, but value to DOD is not demonstrated : report to congressional committees
Interagency contracting : problems with DOD's and Interior's orders to support military operations : report to congressional committees
Intermodal transportation : potential strategies would redefine federal role in developing airport intermodal capabilities : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives
Internal Revenue Service : assessment of fiscal year 2006 budget request and interim results of the 2005 filing season : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, statement of James R. White, David A. Powner
Internal Revenue Service : assessment of the fiscal year 2006 budget request : statement for the Record for the Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury, the Judiciary, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate, James R. White, David A. Powner
International affairs : information on U.S. agencies' efforts to address Islamic extremism : report to congressional requesters
International affairs : information on U.S. agencies' efforts to address Islamic extremism : report to congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office
International air passengers : staffing model for airport inspections personnel can be improved : report to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Claims, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives
International finance : Treasury has reduced the number of attachés overseas : report to congressional requesters
International remittances : information on products, costs, and consumer disclosures : report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate
International trade : U.S. agencies need greater focus to support Mexico's successful transition to liberalized agricultural trade under NAFTA : report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate
International trade : U.S. agencies need greater focus to support Mexico's successful transition to liberalized agricultural trade under NAFTA : report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, United States Government Accountability Office
International trade : U.S. and India data on offshoring show significant differences : report to congressional committees
International trade : USTR would benefit from greater use of strategic human capital management principles : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate
International trade : issues and effects of implementing the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act : report to congressional requesters
Internet protocol version 6 : federal agencies need to plan for transition and manage security risks : report to congressional requesters
Internet protocol version 6 : federal agencies need to plan for transition and manage security risks : testimony before the House Committee on Government Reform, statement of David A. Powner, Keith Rhodes
Invasive species : progress and challenges in preventing introduction into U.S. waters via the ballast water in ships : testimony before the Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs, Committee on Government Reform, United States House of Representatives, statement of Robin M. Nazzaro
Kennedy Center : stronger oversight of fire safety issues, construction projects, and financial management needed : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives
Kennedy Center : stronger oversight of fire safety issues, construction projects, and financial management needed : testimony before the Chairman, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, statement of Mark L. Goldstein
Klamath River Basin Conservation Area Restoration Program : limited assurance regarding the federal funding requirements : report on Congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office
Klamath River Basin Conservation Area Restoration Program : limited assurance regarding the federal funding requirements : report to congressional requesters
Large truck safety : federal enforcement efforts have been stronger since 2000, but oversight of state grants needs improvement : report to congressional committees
Livestock grazing : federal expenditures and receipts vary, depending on the agency and the purpose of the fee charged : report to congressional requesters
Livestock grazing : federal expenditures and receipts vary, depending on the agency and the purpose of the fee charged : report to congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office
Livestock market reporting : USDA has taken some steps to ensure quality, but additional efforts are needed : report to congressional requesters
Local TV Act : administrative funds may no longer be necessary : report to congressional committees
Mad cow disease : FDA's management of the feed ban has improved, but oversight weaknesses continue to limit program effectiveness : report to congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office
Management reform : assessing the President's management agenda : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security, U.S. Senate, statement of David M. Walker
Managerial cost accounting practices : Department of Labor and Veterans Affairs : testimony before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Finance, and Accountability, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Robert E. Martin
Managing for results : enhancing agency use of performance information for management decision making : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Government Management, Finance and Accountability, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives
Maritime administration : improved program management needed to address timely disposal of obsolete ships : report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives
Maritime administration : improved program management needed to address timely disposal of obsolete ships : report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, United States Government Accountability Office
Maritime security : enhancements made, but implementation and sustainability remain key challenges : testimony before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate, statement of Margaret T. Wrightson
Mass transit : preliminary views on options for additional fiscal oversight of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority : testimony before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Katherine Siggerud
Means-tested programs : information on program access can be an important management tool : report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives
Medicaid : states' efforts to maximize federal reimbursements highlight need for improved federal oversight : testimony before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, statement of Kathryn G. Allen
Medicaid : transfers of assets by elderly individuals to obtain long-term care coverage : report to congressional requesters
Medicaid drug rebate program : inadequate oversight raises concerns about rebates paid to states : report to congressional requesters
Medicaid drug rebate program : inadequate oversight raises concerns about rebates paid to states : testimony before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, statement of Kathleen King
Medicaid financing : states' use of contingency-fee consultants to maximize federal reimbursements highlights need for improved federal oversight : report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate
Medicaid financing : states' use of contingency-fee consultants to maximize federal reimbursements highlights need for improved federal oversight : report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate
Medicaid fraud and abuse : CMS's commitment to helping states safeguard program dollars is limited : testimony before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, statement of Leslie G. Aronovitz
Medicare : little progress made in targeting outpatient therapy payments to beneficiaries' needs : report to congressional committees
Medicare : more effective screening and stronger enrollment standards needed for medical equipment suppliers : report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate
Medicare : more specific criteria needed to classify inpatient rehabilitation facilities : testimony before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, statement of Marjorie Kanof
Medicare and Medicaid coverage : therapies and supplies for inflammatory bowel disease : report to congressional committees
Medicare contracting reform : CMS's plan has gaps and its anticipated savings are uncertain : report to congressional committees
Medicare physician fees : geographic adjustment indices are valid in design, but data and methods need refinement : report to congressional committees
Medicare physician payments : considerations for reforming the sustainable growth rate system : testimony before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, statement of A. Bruce Steinwald
Meeting energy demand in the 21st century : many challenges and key questions : testimony before the Subcommittee on Energy and Resources, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Jim Wells
Military and veterans' benefits : enhanced services could improve transition assistance for Reserves and National Guard : report to congressional committees
Military and veterans' benefits : improvements needed in transition assistance services for Reserves and National Guard : testimony before the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives, statement of Cynthia Bascetta
Military base closures : observations on prior and current BRAC rounds : statement before the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission, statement of Barry W. Holman
Military base closures : observations on prior and current BRAC rounds, statement of Barry W. Holman
Military base closures : updated status of prior base realignments and closures : report to congressional committees
Military bases : analysis of DOD's 2005 selection process and recommendations for base closures and realignments : report to the Congressional committees, United States Government Accountability Office
Military bases : analysis of DOD's 2005 selection process and recommendations for base closures and realignments : report to the congressional committees
Military bases : observations on DOD's 2005 base realignment and closure selection process and recommendations : statement before the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission, statement of David M. Walker
Military pay : gaps in pay and benefits create financial hardships for injured Army National Guard and Reserve soldiers : report to congressional requesters
Military personnel : DOD needs action plan to address enlisted personnel recruitment and retention challenges : report to Congressional committees, United States Government Accountability Office
Military personnel : DOD needs action plan to address enlisted personnel recruitment and retention challenges : report to congressional committees
Military personnel : DOD needs better controls over supplemental life insurance solicitation policies involving servicemembers : report to congresssional requesters
Military personnel : DOD needs to conduct a data-driven analysis of active military personnel levels required to implement the defense strategy : report to Congressional committees, United States Government Accountability Office
Military personnel : DOD needs to improve the transparency and reassess the reasonableness, appropriateness, affordability, and sustainability of its military compensation system : report to congressional committees
Military personnel : DOD needs to improve the transparency and reassess the reasonableness, appropriateness, affordability, and sustainability of its military compensation system : report to congressional committees, United States Government Accountability Office
Military personnel : federal management of servicemember employment rights can be further improved : report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate
Military personnel : federal management of servicemember employment rights can be further improved : report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate
Military personnel : preliminary observations on recruiting and retention issues within the U.S. Armed Forces : testimony before the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, statement of Derek B. Stewart
Military personnel : reporting additional servicemember demographics could enhance congressional oversight : report to congressional requesters
Military personnel : top management attention is needed to address long-standing problems with determining medical and physical fitness of the Reserve force : report to congressional committees
Military readiness : DOD needs to identify and address gaps and potential risks in program strategies and funding priorities for selected equipment : report to congressional committees
Military readiness : Navy's Fleet Response Plan would benefit from a comprehensive management approach and rigorous testing : report to congressional committees
Military training : actions needed to enhance DOD's program to transform joint training : report to congressional committees
Military training : actions needed to enhance DOD's program to transform joint training : report to congressional committees
Military training : better planning and funding priority needed to improve conditions of military training ranges : report to the Secretary of Defense
Military training : better planning and funding priority needed to improve conditions of military training ranges : report to the Secretary of Defense, United States Government Accountability Office
Military training : funding requests for joint urban operations training and facilities should be based on sound strategy and requirements : report to congressional committees
Military training : funding requests for joint urban operations training and facilities should be based on sound strategy and requirements : report to congressional committees, United States Government Accountability Office
Military transformation : actions needed by DOD to more clearly identify New Triad spending and develop a long-term investment approach : report to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives
Millennium Challenge Corporation : progress made on key challenges in first year of operations : testimony before the Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate, statement of David B. Gootnick, Jeanette M. Franzel
Millennium Challenge Corporation : progress made on key challenges in first year of operations : testimony before the Committee on International Relations, House of Representatives, statement of David B. Gootnick, Jeanette M. Franzel
Mortgage financing : FHA's $7 billion reestimate reflects higher claims and changing loan performance estim