2010 census : Bureau needs to specify how it will assess coverage follow-up techniques and when it will produce coverage management results : report to the Chairman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
2010 census : Census Bureau needs procedures for estimating the response rate and selecting for testing methods to increase response rate : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
2010 census : Census Bureau's decision to continue with handheld computers for address canvassing makes planning and testing critical : report to the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
2010 census : Census at critical juncture for implementating risk reduction strategies : testimony before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of Mathew Scirè, David A. Powner, (electronic resource)
2010 census : plans for decennial census operations and technology have progressed, but much uncertainty remains : testimony before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, House of Representatives, statement of Mathew J. Scirè, David A. Powner, (electronic resource)
2010 census : the Bureau's plans for reducing the undercount show promise, but key uncertainties remain : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of Robert Goldenkoff, (electronic resource)
Abstinence education : assessing the accuracy and effectiveness of federally funded programs : testimony before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Marcia Crosse, (electronic resource)
Afghanistan reconstruction : progress made in constructing roads, but assessments for determining impact and a sustainable maintenance program are needed : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Afghanistan security : further congressional action may be needed to ensure completion of a detailed plan to develop and sustain capable Afghan National Security Forces : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
African American children in foster care : HHS and congressional actions could help reduce proportion in care : testimony before the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, statement of Kay Brown, (electronic resource)
Air Force procurement : aerial refueling tanker protest : testimony before the Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, statement of Daniel I. Gordon, (electronic resource)
Air traffic control : FAA uses earned value techniques to help manage information technology acquisitions, but needs to clarify policy and strengthen oversight : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Airline industry : potential mergers and acquisitions driven by financial and competitive pressures : report to the Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Alien detention standards : observations on the adherence to ICE's medical standards in detention facilities : testimony before the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security and International Law, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, statement of Richard M. Stana, (electronic resource)
American Samoa : issues associated with potential changes to the current system for adjudicating matters of federal law : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
American Samoa : issues associated with some federal court options : testimony before the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, House of Representatives, statement of William O. Jenkins, Jr, (electronic resource)
Antidumping and countervailing duties : Congress and agencies should take additional steps to reduce substantial shortfalls in duty collection : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Architect of the Capitol : progress in improving energy efficiency and options for decreasing greenhouse gas emissions : testimony before the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, statement of Terrell G. Dorn, (electronic resource)
Army working capital fund : actions needed to reduce carryover at Army depots : report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Audits of public companies : continued concentration in audit market for large public companies does not call for immediate action : report to congressional addressees, (electronic resource)
Aviation and the environment : FAA's and NASA's research and development plans for noise reduction are aligned but the prospects of achieving noise reduction goals are uncertain : report to Congressional committees, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Aviation and the environment : NextGen and research and development are keys to reducing emissions and their impact on health and climate : testimony before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, (electronic resource)
Aviation and the environment : initial Voluntary Airport Low Emissions program projects reduce emissions, and FAA plans to assess the program's overall performance as participation increases : report to congressional committees, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Aviation safety : FAA has increased efforts to address runway incursions : testimony before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, (electronic resource)
Aviation safety : FAA has taken steps to determine that it has made correct medical certification decisions : report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Aviation security : TSA is enhancing its oversight of air carrier efforts to identify passengers on the No Fly and Selectee lists, but expects ultimate solution to be implementation of Secure Flight : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Aviation security : TSA is enhancing its oversight of air carrier efforts to screen passengers against terrorist watch-list records, but expects ultimate solution to be implementation of Secure Flight : testimony before the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, statement of Cathleen A. Berrick, (electronic resource)
Aviation security : Transportation Security Administration has strengthened planning to guide investments in key aviation security programs, but more work remains : testimony before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, statement of Cathleen A. Berrick, (electronic resource)
Aviation security : Transportation Security Administration may face resource and other challenges in developing a system to screen all cargo transported on passenger aircraft : testimony before the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, statement of Cathleen A. Berrick, (electronic resource)
Aviation weather : FAA is reevaluating services at key centers; both FAA and the National Weather Service need to better ensure product quality : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Aviation weather : services at key aviation facilities lack performance measures, but improvement efforts are under way : testimony before the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, House Committee on Science and Technology, statement of David A. Powner, (electronic resource)
Ballistic missile defense : actions needed to improve process for identifying and addressing combatant command priorities : report to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Bank Secrecy Act : increased use of exemption provisions could reduce currency transaction reporting while maintaining usefulness to law enforcement efforts : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Bank fees : federal banking regulators could better ensure that consumers have required disclosure documents prior to opening checking or savings accounts : report to the Chairwoman, Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Bankruptcy : Judiciary should take further steps to make bankruptcy data more accessible : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Bankruptcy and child support enforcement : improved information sharing possible without routine data matching : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Best practices : increased focus on requirements and oversight needed to improve DOD's acquisition environment and weapon system quality : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Bilingual voting assistance : selected jurisdictions' strategies for identifying needs and providing assistance : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Biosafety laboratories : perimeter security assessment of the nation's five BSL-4 laboratories : report to congressional committees, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Biosurveillance : preliminary observations on Department of Homeland Security's biosurveillance initiatives : testimony before the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, statement of William O. Jenkins, Jr, (electronic resource)
Border security : State Department expects to meet projected surge in demand for visas and passports in Mexico : testimony before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization and Procurement, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Jess T. Ford, (electronic resource)
Border security : State Department is taking steps to meet projected surge in demand for visas and passports in Mexico : report to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Border security : despite progress, weaknesses in traveler inspections exist at our Nation's ports of entry : testimony before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, statement of Richard M. Stana, (electronic resource)
Broadcasting to Cuba : weaknesses in contracting practices reduced visibility into selected award decisions : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Bureau of Indian Education : improving Interior's assistance would aid tribal groups developing academic accountability systems : testimony before the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education, Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives, statement of Cornelia Ashby, (electronic resource)
Bureau of Indian Education schools : improving Interior's assistance would help some tribal groups implement academic accountability systems : report to congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Bureau of Land Management : effective long-term options needed to manage unadoptable wild horses : report to the Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Capitol Visitor Center : update on status of project's schedule and cost as of April 15, 2008 : testimony before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, statement of Terrell G. Dorn, (electronic resource)
Capitol Visitor Center : update on status of project's schedule and cost as of February 7, 2008 : testimony before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, statement of Terrell G. Dorn, (electronic resource)
Capitol Visitor Center : update on status of project's schedule and cost as of June 27, 2008 : testimony before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, statement of Terrell G. Dorn, (electronic resource)
Capitol Visitor Center : update on status of project's schedule and cost as of May 22, 2008 : testimony before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, statement of Terrell G. Dorn, (electronic resource)
Capitol Visitor Center : update on status of project's schedule and cost as of September 24, 2008 : testimony before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, statement of Terrell G. Dorn, (electronic resource)
Carbon offsets : the U.S. voluntary market is growing but quality assurance poses challenges for market participants : report to Congressional requesters, [GAO contact, John B. Stephenson]
Carbon offsets : the U.S. voluntary market is growing, but quality assurance poses challenges for market participants : report to Congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Cayman Islands : business advantages and tax minimization attract U.S. persons and enforcement challenges exist : testimony before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, statement of Michael Brostek, (electronic resource)
Cayman Islands : business and tax advantages attract U.S. persons and enforcement challenges exist : report to the Chairman, and Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Census 2010 : Census at critical juncture for implementing risk reduction strategies : testimony before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, House of Representatives, statement of Mathew Scirè, David A. Powner, (electronic resource)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention : human capital planning has improved, but strategic view of contractor workforce is needed : report to congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Check 21 Act : most consumers have accepted and banks are progressing toward full adoption of check truncation : report to Congressional committees, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Chemical assessments : EPA's new assessment process will further limit the productivity and credibility of its Integrated Risk Information System : testimony before the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives, statement of John B. Stephenson, (electronic resource)
Chesapeake Bay Program : recent actions are positive steps toward more effectively guiding the restoration effort : testimony before the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Committee on Transportation and Infrastrucure, House of Representatives, statement of Anu K. Mittal, (electronic resource)
Climate change : federal actions will greatly affect the viability of carbon capture and storage as a key mitigation option : report to the Chairman of the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, House of Representatives, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Climate change : federal actions will greatly affect the viability of carbon capture and storage as a key mitigation option : report to the Chairman of the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, House of Representatives, [GAO contact, John B. Stephenson]
Climate change : federal actions will greatly affect the viability of carbon capture and storage as a key mitigation option : report to the Chairman of the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, House of Representatives, [GAO contact, John B. Stephenson], (microform)
Coast Guard : change in course improves Deepwater management and oversight, but outcome still uncertain : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Coast Guard : strategies for mitigating the loss of patrol boats are achieving results in the near term, but they come at a cost and longer term sustainability is unknown : report to the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Coastal zone management : measuring program's effectiveness continues to be a challenge : report to the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Coastal zone management : measuring program's effectiveness continues to be a challenge : report to the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate, [GAO contact, Ann K. Mittal]
Combating nuclear smuggling : DHS needs to consider the full costs and complete all tests prior to making a decision on whether to purchase advanced portal monitors : testimony before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, statement of Gene Aloise, (electronic resource)
Combating nuclear smuggling : DHS's Phase 3 test report on advanced portal monitors does not fully disclose the limitations of the test results, (electronic resource)
Combating terrorism : U.S. efforts to address the terrorist threat in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas require a comprehensive plan and continued oversight : testimony before the Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate, statement of Gene L. Dodaro, (electronic resource)
Combating terrorism : U.S. oversight of Pakistan reimbursement claims for Coalition Support Funds : testimony before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Charles Michael Johnson, Jr, (electronic resource)
Combating terrorism : actions needed to enhance implementation of Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership : report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Combating terrorism : guidance for State Department's Antiterrorism Assistance program is limited and State does not systematically assess outcomes : testimony before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Charles Michael Johnson, Jr, (electronic resource)
Combating terrorism : increased oversight and accountability needed over Pakistan reimbursement claims for Coalition Support Funds : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Combating terrorism : the United States lacks comprehensive plan to destroy the terrorist threat and close the safe haven in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas : report to congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Commercial drivers : certification process for drivers with serious medical conditions : testimony before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, statement of Gregory D. Kutz, (electronic resource)
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands : managing potential economic impact of applying U.S. immigration law requires coordinated federal decisions and additional data : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands : pending legislation would apply U.S. immigration law to the CNMI with a transition period : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Compact of Free Association : Micronesia faces challenges to achieving Compact goals : testimony before the Insular Affairs Subcommittee, House Resources Committee, U.S. House of Representatives, statement of David Gootnick, (electronic resource)
Compact of Free Association : Palau's use of and accountability for U.S. assistance and prospects for economic self-sufficiency : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Compact of Free Association : U.S. assistance to Palau, accountability over assistance provided, and Palau's prospects for economic self-sufficiency : testimony before the House Committee on Natural Resources, Insular Affairs Subcommittee, U.S. House of Representatives, statement of David Gootnick, (electronic resource)
Concentrated animal feeding operations : EPA needs more information and a clearly defined strategy to protect air and water quality : testimony before the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, statement of Anu K. Mittal, (electronic resource)
Concentrated animal feeding operations : EPA needs more information and a clearly defined strategy to protect air and water quality from pollutants of concern : report to Congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Confirmation of political appointees : eliciting nominees' views on management challenges within agencies and across government : report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Congressional Review Act : applicability to CMS letter on State Children's Health Insurance Program : testimony before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, statement of Dayna K. Shah, (electronic resource)
Congressional directives : selected agencies' processes for responding to funding instructions : report to Congressional addressees, (electronic resource)
Contingency contracting : DOD, State, and USAID contracts and contractor personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Convicted sex offenders : factors that could affect the successful implementation of driver's license-related processes to encourage registration and enhance monitoring : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Credit and debit cards : federal entities are taking actions to limit their interchange fees, but additional revenue collection cost savings may exist : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Critical infrastructure protection : DHS needs to better address its cybersecurity responsibilities : testimony before the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, statement of David Powner, (electronic resource)
Critical infrastructure protection : DHS needs to fully address lessons learned from its first Cyber Storm exercise : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Critical infrastructure protection : further efforts needed to integrate planning for and response to disruptions on converged voice and data networks : report to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Cyber analysis and warning : DHS faces challenges in establishing a comprehensive national capability : report to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
DCAA audits : allegations that certain audits at three locations did not meet professional standards were substantiated : report to congressional addressees, (electronic resource)
DCAA audits : allegations that certain audits at three locations did not meet professional standards were substantiated : testimony before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of Gregory D. Kutz, (electronic resource)
DOD business systems modernization : important management controls being implemented on major Navy program, but improvements needed in key areas : report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
DOD business systems modernization : key Marine Corps system acquisition needs to be better justified, defined, and managed : report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
DOD business systems modernization : key Navy programs' compliance with DOD's federated business enterprise architecture needs to be adequately demonstrated : report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
DOD business systems modernization : military departments need to strengthen management of enterprise architecture programs : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
DOD business systems modernization : planned investment in Navy program to create cashless shipboard environment needs to be justified and better managed : report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
DOD business systems modernization : progress in establishing corporate management controls needs to be replicated within military departments : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
DOD business transformation : Air Force's current approach increases risk that asset visibility goals and transformation priorities will not be achieved : report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
DOD financial management : improvements are needed in Antideficiency Act controls and investigations : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
DOD health care : mental health and traumatic brain injury screening efforts implemented, but consistent pre-deployment medical record review policies needed : report to congressional addressees, (electronic resource)
DOD personnel clearances : DOD faces multiple challenges in its efforts to improve clearance processes for industry personnel : testimony before the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, statement of Jack E. Edwards, (electronic resource)
DOD personnel clearances : improved annual reporting would enable more informed congressional oversight : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
DOD pharmacy program : continued efforts needed to reduce growth in spending at retail pharmacies : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Defense Production Act : agencies lack policies and guidance for use of key authorities : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Defense Travel System : overview of prior reported challenges faced by DOD in implementation and utilization : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, statement of McCoy Williams, (electronic resource)
Defense acquisitions : 2009 review of Future Combat System is critical to program's direction : testimony before the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, statement of Paul L. Francis, (electronic resource)
Defense acquisitions : DOD's increased reliance on service contractors exacerbates long-standing challenges : testimony before the Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, statement of David M. Walker, (electronic resource)
Defense acquisitions : DOD's practices and processes for multiyear procurement should be improved : report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Defense acquisitions : DOD's requirements determination process has not been effective in prioritizing joint capabilities : report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Defense acquisitions : Department of Defense needs framework for balancing investments in tactical radios : report to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Defense acquisitions : Zumwalt-class destroyer program emblematic of challenges facing Navy shipbuilding : testimony before the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, statement of Paul L. Francis, (electronic resource)
Defense acquisitions : a knowledge-based funding approach could improve major weapon system program outcomes : report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Defense acquisitions : assessment of DOD efforts to enhance Missile Defense capabilities and oversight : testimony before the Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. House of Representatives, statement of Paul Francis, (electronic resource)
Defense acquisitions : assessment of progress made on Block 2006 missile defense capabilities and oversight : testimony before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, statement of Paul Francis, (electronic resource)
Defense acquisitions : better weapon program outcomes require discipline, accountability, and fundamental changes in the acquisition environment : testimony before the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, statement of Katherine V. Schinasi, (electronic resource)
Defense acquisitions : cost to deliver Zumwalt-class destroyers likely to exceed budget : report to the Subcommittee on Seapower, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Defense acquisitions : departmentwide direction is needed for implementation of the anti-tamper policy : report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Defense acquisitions : fundamental changes are needed to improve weapon program outcomes : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of Michael J. Sullivan, (electronic resource)
Defense acquisitions : progress made in fielding missile defense, but program is short of meeting goals : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Defense acquisitions : results of annual assessment of DOD weapon programs : testimony before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, statement of Michael J. Sullivan, (electronic resource)
Defense acquisitions : sound business case needed to implement Missile Defense Agency's targets program : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Defense acquisitions : timely and accurate estimates of costs and requirements are needed to define optimal future strategic airlift mix : report to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Defense budget : independent review is needed to ensure DOD's use of cost estimating tool for contingency operations follows best practices : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Defense business transformation : sustaining progress requires continuity of leadership and an integrated approach : testimony before the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, statement of David M. Walker, (electronic resource)
Defense contracting : Army case study delineates concerns with use of contractors as contract specialists : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Defense contracting : contract risk a key factor in assessing excessive pass-through charges : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Defense contracting : post-government employment of former DOD officials needs greater transparency : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Defense contracting : progress made in implementing Defense Base Act requirements, but complete information on costs is lacking : testimony before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of John K. Needham, (electronic resource)
Defense critical infrastructure : adherence to guidance would improve DOD's approach to identifying and assuring the availability of critical transportation assets : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Defense critical infrastructure : developing training standards and an awareness of existing expertise would help DOD assure the availability of critical infrastructure, (electronic resource)
Defense health care : additional efforts needed to ensure compliance with personality disorder separation requirements : report to congressional addresses, (electronic resource)
Defense infrastructure : continued management attention is needed to support installation facilities and operations : report to congressional committees, U.S. Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Defense infrastructure : high-level leadership needed to help communities address challenges caused by DOD-related growth : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Defense infrastructure : opportunity to improve the timeliness of future overseas planning reports and factors affecting the master planning effort for the military buildup on Guam : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Defense infrastructure : planning efforts for the proposed military buildup on Guam are in their initial stages, with many challenges yet to be addressed : testimony before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate, statement of Brian J. Lepore, (electronic resource)
Defense infrastructure : services' use of land use planning authorities : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Defense logistics : Navy needs to develop and implement a plan to ensure that voyage repairs are available to ships operating near Guam when needed : report to the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Defense management : DOD can establish more guidance for biometrics collection and explore broader data sharing, (electronic resource)
Defense management : DOD needs to establish clear goals and objectives, guidance, and a designated budget to manage its biometrics activities : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Defense management : overarching organizational framework could improve DOD's management of energy reduction efforts for military operations : testimony before the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, statement of William M. Solis, (electronic resource)
Defense management : overarching organizational framework needed to guide and oversee energy reduction efforts for military operations : report to the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Defense space activities : DOD needs to further clarify the Operationally Responsive Space concept and plan to integrate and support furture satellites : report to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Defined benefit pension plans : guidance needed to better inform plans of the challenges and risks of investing in hedge funds and private equity : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Defined benefit pensions : plan freezes affect millions of participants and may pose retirement income challenges : report to congressional addressees, (electronic resource)
Department of Defense : a departmentwide framework to identify and report gaps in the defense supplier base is needed : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Department of Defense : observations on the National Industrial Security Program : testimony before the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, statement of Ann Calvaresi Barr, (electronic resource)
Department of Energy : New Loan Guarantee program should complete activities necessary for effective and accountable program management : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Department of Energy : Office of Science has kept majority of projects within budget and on schedule, but funding and other challenges may grow : report to the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Department of Homeland Security : a strategic approach is needed to better ensure the acquisition workforce can meet mission needs : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Department of Homeland Security : better planning and assessment needed to improve outcomes for complex service acquisitions : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Department of Homeland Security : better planning and oversight needed to improve complex service acquisition outcomes : testimony before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, statement of John P. Hutton, (electronic resource)
Department of Homeland Security : billions invested in major programs lack appropriate oversight, (electronic resource)
Department of Homeland Security : improvements could further enhance ability to acquire innovative technologies using other transaction authority : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Department of Homeland Security : progress and continuing concerns with acquisition management : testimony before the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, statement of John P. Hutton, (electronic resource)
Department of Homeland Security : progress made in implementation of management and mission functions, but more work remains : testimony before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, statement of David M. Walker, (electronic resource)
Department of Homeland Security : progress made in implementation of management functions, but more work remains : testimony before the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, statement of Norman J. Rabkin, (electronic resource)
Department of Homeland Security : status and accountability challenges associated with the use of special DHS acquisition authority : testimony before the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, statement of John K. Needham, (electronic resource)
Department of Labor : better cost assessments and departmentwide performance tracking are needed to effectively manage competitive sourcing program : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Department of Labor : case studies from ongoing work show examples in which Wage and Hour Division did not adequately pursue labor violations : testimony before the Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives, statement of Gregory D. Kutz, (electronic resource)
Digital television transition : broadcasters' transition status, low-power station issues, and information on consumer awareness of the DTV transition : testimony before the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, statement of Mark L. Goldstein, (electronic resource)
Digital television transition : implementation of the converter box subsidy program is under way, but preparedness to manage an increase in subsidy demand is unclear : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Digital television transition : information on the implementation of the converter box subsidy program and consumer participation in the program : testimony before the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, statement of Mark L. Goldstein, (electronic resource)
Digital television transition : information on the implementation of the converter box subsidy program and consumer participation in the program : testimony before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, statement of Mark L. Goldstein, (electronic resource)
Digital television transition : majority of broadcasters are prepared for the DTV transition, but some technical and coordination issues remain : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Disaster cost estimates : FEMA can improve its learning from past experience and management of disaster-related resources : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Disaster recovery : past experiences offer insights for recovering from Hurricanes Ike and Gustav and other recent natural disasters : report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Disaster recovery : past experiences offer insights for recovering from Hurricanes Ike and Gustave and other recent natural disasters : report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, [GAO contact, Stanley Czerwinski]
District of Columbia public schools : while early reform efforts tackle critical management issues, a district-wide strategic education plan would help guide long-term efforts : 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 Cornelia M. Ashby, (electronic resource)
Diversity at GAO : sustained attention needed to build on gains in SES and managers : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Diversity at GAO : sustained attention needed to build on gains in SES and managers : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Frances Garcia, (electronic resource)
Diversity management : important actions taken and planned to further enhance diversity : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Ronald A. Stroman, (electronic resource)
Drinking water : the District of Columbia and communities nationwide face serious challenges in their efforts to safeguard water supplies : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives, statement of John B. Stephenson, (electronic resource)
Drug safety : better data management and more inspections are needed to strengthen FDA's foreign drug inspection program : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Drug safety : preliminary findings suggest recent FDA initiatives have potential, but do not fully address weaknesses in its foreign drug inspection program : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, statement of Marcia Crosse, (electronic resource)
Drug-Free Communities Support Program : stronger internal controls and other actions needed to better manage the grant-making process : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
EPA science : new assessment process further limits the credibility and timeliness of EPA's assessments of toxic chemicals : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, statement of John B. Stephenson, (electronic resource)
Elderly voters : some improvements in voting accessibility from 2000 to 2004 elections, but gaps in policy and implementation remain : testimony before the Special Committee on Aging, United States Senate, statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, and William O. Jenkins, (electronic resource)
Elections : federal program for certifying voting systems needs to be further defined, fully implemented, and expanded : report to the Chairman, Committee on House Administration, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Elections : federal programs for accrediting laboratories that test voting systems need to be better defined and implemented : report to the Chairman, Committee on House Administration, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Elections : results of GAO's testing of voting systems used in Sarasota County in Florida's 13th Congressional District : statement before the Task Force for the Contested Election in the 13th Congressional District of Florida, Committee on House Administration, House of Representatives, statement of Nabajyoti Barkakati, (electronic resource)
Elections : states, territories, and the District are taking a range of important steps to manage their varied voting system environments : report to the Chairman, Committee on Rules and Administration, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Electricity restructuring : FERC could take additional steps to analyze regional transmission organizations' benefits and performance : report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Electronic health records : DOD and VA have increased their sharing of health information, but more work remains : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Electronic payments : many programs electronically disburse federal benefits, and more outreach could increase use : report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Electronic waste : EPA needs to better control harmful U.S. exports through stronger enforcement and more comprehensive regulation : report to the Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Electronic waste : harmful U.S. exports flow virtually unrestricted because of minimal EPA enforcement and narrow regulation : testimony before the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environment, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, statement of John B. Stephenson, (electronic resource)
Embassy security : upgrades have enhanced security, but site conditions prevent full adherence to standards : report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Emergency management : observations on DHS's preparedness for catastrophic disasters : testimony before the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, statement of William O. Jenkins, Jr, (electronic resource)
Emergency transit assistance : federal funding for recent disasters, and options for the future : report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Employee security : implementation of identification cards and DOD's personnel security clearance program need improvement : testimony before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Linda D. Koontz, Brenda S. Farrell, (electronic resource)
Employment and Training program grants : Labor has outlined steps for additional documentation and monitoring but assessing impact still remains an issue : testimony before the Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety, Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, U.S. Senate, statement of George A. Scott, (electronic resource)
Employment and training : most one-stop career centers are taking multiple actions to link employers and older workers : report to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Employment and training program grants : evaluating impact and enhancing monitoring would improve accountability : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Employment verification : challenges exist in implementing a mandatory electronic employment verification system : statement for the Record to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, statement for the Record of Richard M. Stana, (electronic resource)
Employment verification : challenges exist in implementing a mandatory electronic employment verification system : testimony before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, statement of Richard M. Stana, (electronic resource)
Energy markets : analysis of more past mergers could enhance Federal Trade Commission's efforts to maintain competition in the petroleum industry : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Entitlement reform process : other countries' experiences provide useful insights for the United States : report to the Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Environmental health : EPA efforts to address children's health issues need greater focus, direction, and top-level commitment : testimony before Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate, statement of John B. Stephenson, (electronic resource)
Environmental protection : EPA needs to follow best practices and procedures when reorganizing its library network : testimony before the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, House Committee on Science and Technology, statement of John B. Stephenson, (electronic resource)
Environmental satellites : polar-orbiting satellite acquisition faces delays; decisions needed on whether and how to ensure climate data continuity : testimony before the House Committee on Science and Technology, Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, statement of David A. Powner, (electronic resource)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission : sharing promising practices and fully implementing strategic human capital planning can improve management of growing workload : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Export controls : State and Commerce have not taken basic steps to better ensure U.S. interests are protected : 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 Ann Calvaresi Barr, (electronic resource)
Export controls : challenges with Commerce's Validated End-User program may limit its ability to ensure that semiconductor equipment exported to China is used as intended : report to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Export promotion : Export-Import Bank has met target for small business financing share : testimony before the Small Business Committee, House of Representatives, statement of Loren Yager, (electronic resource)
Export-Import Bank : performance standards for small business assistance are in place but Ex-Im is in the early stages of measuring their effectiveness : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
FDA advisory committees : process for recruiting members and evaluating potential conflicts of interest : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Fair Labor Standards Act : better use of available resources and consistent reporting could improve compliance : testimony before the Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives, statement of Anne-Marie Lasowski, (electronic resource)
Fair lending : race and gender data are limited for nonmortgage lending : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives, statement of Orice M. Williams, (electronic resource)
Federal Advisory Committee Act : issues related to the independence and balance of advisory committees : testimony before the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Robin M. Nazzaro, (electronic resource)
Federal Aviation Administration : challenges facing the Agency in fiscal year 2009 and beyond : testimony before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, (electronic resource)
Federal Aviation Administration : efforts to hire, staff, and train air traffic controllers are generally on track, but challenges remain : testimony before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, (electronic resource)
Federal compensation programs : perspectives on four programs for individuals injured by exposure to harmful substances : testimony before Congressional Subcommittees, Committee on Judiciary, U.S. House of Representatives, statement of Anne-Marie Lasowski, (electronic resource)
Federal courthouse construction : estimated costs to house the L.A. District Court have tripled and there is no consensus on how to proceed : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Federal disability programs : coordination could facilitate better data collection to assess the status of people with disabilities : testimony before the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Daniel Bertoni, (electronic resource)
Federal energy management : addressing challenges through better plans and clarifying the greenhouse gas measure will help meet long-term goals for buildings : report to Congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Federal energy management : agencies are acquiring alternative fuel vehicles but face challenges in meeting other fleet objectives : correspondence to Congressional requesters, [signed] Mark Gaffigan, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Federal judgeships : general accuracy of district and appellate judgeship case-related workload measures : statement of William O. Jenkins, Jr. : testimony before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, (electronic resource)
Federal land management : Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act restrictions and management weaknesses limit future sales and acquisitions : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Federal land management : use of stewardship contracting is increasing, but agencies could benefit from better data and contracting strategies : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Federal oversight of food safety : FDA has provided few details on the resources and strategies needed to implement its Food Protection Plan : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, statement of Lisa Shames, (electronic resource)
Federal oversight of food safety : FDA's Food Protection Plan proposes positive first steps, but capacity to carry them out is critical : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, statement of Lisa Shames, (electronic resource)
Federal pensions : Judicial Survivors' Annuities System costs : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Federal real property : Corps of Engineers needs to improve the reliability of its real property disposal data : report to the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Federal real property : Government's fiscal exposure from repair and maintenance backlogs is unclear : report to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Federal real property : progress made in reducing unneeded property, but VA needs better information to make further reductions : report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Federal real property : property conveyances between the District of Columbia and the federal government await completion, and development will take many years : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Federal real property : strategy needed to address agencies' long-standing reliance on costly leasing : report to the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Federal records : National Archives and selected agencies need to strengthen e-mail management : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Federal records : agencies face challenges in managing e-mail : testimony before the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, statement of Linda Koontz, (electronic resource)
Federal research : opportunities exist to improve the management and oversight of federally funded research and development centers, (electronic resource)
Federal user fees : a design guide : report to Congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Federal workers' compensation : better data and management strategies would strengthen efforts to prevent and address improper payments : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Federal-aid highways : increased reliance on contractors can pose oversight challenges for federal and state officials : report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Financial audit : material weaknesses in internal control over the processes used to prepare the consolidated financial statements of the U.S. government : report to the Secretary of the Treasury and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, (electronic resource)
Financial management : persistent financial management systems issues remain for many CFO Act agencies : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Financial services industry : overall trends in management-level diversity and diversity initiatives, 1993-2006 : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives, statement of Orice M. Williams, (electronic resource)
Fiscal year 2007 U.S. government financial statements : sustained improvement in financial management is crucial to improving accountability and addressing the long-term fiscal challenge : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of Gene L. Dodaro, (electronic resource)
Fiscal year 2007 U.S. government financial statements : sustained improvement in financial management is crucial to improving accountability and addressing the long-term fiscal challenge : testimony before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Gene L. Dodaro, (electronic resource)
Food Stamp Program : options for delivering financial incentives to participants for purchasing targeted foods : report to the Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Food and Drug Administration : approval and oversight of the drug Mifeprex : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Food labeling : FDA needs to better leverage resources, improve oversight, and effectively use available data to help consumers select healthy foods : report to the Chair, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Food safety : improvements needed in FDA oversight of fresh produce : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Force structure : preliminary observations on the progress and challenges associated with establishing the U.S. Africa Command : testimony before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of John Pendleton, (electronic resource)
Force structure : restructuring and rebuilding the Army will cost billions of dollars for equipment but the total cost is uncertain : testimony before the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, statement of Janet A. St. Laurent, (electronic resource)
Force structure : ship rotational crewing initiatives would benefit from top-level leadership, Navy-wide guidance, comprehensive analysis, and improved lessons-learned sharing : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Force structure : the Army needs a results-oriented plan to equip and staff modular forces and a thorough assessment of their capabilities, (electronic resource)
Foreign assistance : continued efforts needed to strengthen USAID's oversight of U.S. democracy assistance for Cuba : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Forest Service : better planning, guidance, and data are needed to improve management of the competitive sourcing program : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Freedom of Information Act : agencies are making progress in reducing backlog, but additional guidance is needed : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Freight transportation : national policy and strategies can help improve freight mobility : report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Global Nuclear Energy Partnership : DOE should reassess its approach to designing and building spent nuclear fuel recycling facilities : report to Congressional committees, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Government performance : lessons learned for the next administration on using performance information to improve results : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of Bernice Steinhardt, (electronic resource)
Governmentwide purchase cards : actions needed to strengthen internal controls to reduce fraudulent, improper, and abusive purchases : report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Grants management : attention needed to address undisbursed balances in expired grant accounts : report to the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Great Lakes Initiative : EPA and states have made progress, but much remains to be done if water quality goals are to be achieved : testimony before the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, statement of David Maurer, (electronic resource)
Green affordable housing : HUD has made progress in promoting green building, but expanding efforts could help reduce energy costs and benefit tenants : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Gulf Opportunity Zone : states are allocating federal tax incentives to finance low-income housing and a wide range of private facilities : report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, and the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
HUBZone program : SBA's control weaknesses exposed the government to fraud and abuse : testimony before the Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives, statement of Gregory D. Kutz, [and] Bruce A. Causseaux, (electronic resource)
HUD and Treasury programs : more information on leverage measures' accuracy and linkage to program goals is needed in assessing performance : report to the Chairwoman, Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Hardrock mining : information on abandoned mines and value and coverage of financial assurances on BLM land : testimony before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate, statement of Robin M. Nazzaro, (electronic resource)
Head Start : a more comprehensive risk management strategy and data improvements could further strengthen program oversight : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Health Resources and Services Administration : many underserved areas lack a health center site, and the Health Center Program needs more oversight : report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Health Savings Accounts : participation grew, and many HSA-eligible plan enrollees did not open HSAs while individuals who did had higher incomes : testimony before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, statement of John E. Dicken, (electronic resource)
Health and safety information : EPA and OSHA could improve their processes for preparing communication products : report to Congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Health information technology : HHS has taken important steps to address privacy principles and challenges, although more work remains : 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, (electronic resource)
Health information technology : HHS is pursing efforts to advance nationwide implementation, but has not yet completed a national strategy : testimony before the Senate Committee on the Budget, statement of Valerie C. Melvin, (electronic resource)
Health information technology : more detailed plans needed for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's redesigned BioSense program, (electronic resource)
Health insurance : most college students are covered through employer-sponsored plans, and some colleges and states are taking steps to increase coverage : report to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Health-care-associated infections in hospitals : an overview of state reporting programs and individual hospital initiatives to reduce certain infections : report to the Chairman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Health-care-associated infections in hospitals : leadership needed from HHS to prioritize prevention practices and improve data on these infections : testimony before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta, (electronic resource)
Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood Initiative : further progress is needed in developing a risk-based monitoring approach to help HHS improve program oversight : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Hedge funds : regulators and market participants are taking steps to strengthen market discipline, but continued attention is needed : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
High-containment biosafety laboratories : DHS lacks evidence to conclude that foot-and-mouth disease research can be done safely on the U.S. mainland : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, statement of Nancy Kingsbury, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Higher education : United States' and other countries' strategies for attracting and funding international students : testimony before congressional committees, statement of George A. Scott, (electronic resource)
Higher education : multiple higher education tax incentives create opportunities for taxpayers to make costly mistakes : testimony before the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, statement of Michael Brostek, George A. Scott, (electronic resource)
Higher education : veteran students received similar amounts of Title IV aid as nonveterans but more total aid with GI benefits : report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Highway Bridge program : clearer goals and performance measures needed for a more focused and sustainable program : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Highway Bridge program : clearer goals and performance measures needed for a more focused and sustainable program : testimony before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate, statement of Katherine Siggerud, (electronic resource)
Highway Safety Improvement Program : further efforts needed to address data limitations and better align funding with states' top safety priorities : report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Highway public-private partnerships : more rigorous up-front analysis could better secure potential benefits and protect the public interest : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Highway public-private partnerships : securing potential benefits and protecting the public interest could result from more rigorous up-front analysis : testimony before the Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker, (electronic resource)
Highway safety : foresight issues challenges DOT's efforts to assess and respond to new technology-based trends : report to the Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Highway safety : preliminary observations on efforts to implement changes in the Highway Safety Improvement Program since SAFETEA-LU : testimony before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate, statement of Katherine A. Siggerud, (electronic resource)
Homeland Security : preliminary observations on the Federal Protective Service's efforts to protect federal property : 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, (electronic resource)
Homeland defense : U.S. Northern Command has made progress but needs to address force allocation, readiness tracking gaps, and other issues : report to congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Homeland defense : steps have been taken to improve U.S. Northern Command's coordination with states and the National Guard Bureau, but gaps remain : report to congressional requesters, U.S. Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Homeland security : DHS risk-based grant methodology is reasonable, but current version's measure of vulnerability is limited : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Homeland security : enhanced National Guard readiness for civil support missions may depend on DOD's implementation of the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act : report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, U.S. Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Homeland security : federal efforts are helping to address some challenges faced by state and local fusion centers : testimony before the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on State, Local, and Private Sector Preparedness and Integration, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of Eileen R. Larence, (electronic resource)
Homeland security : first responders' ability to detect and model hazardous releases in urban areas is significantly limited : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Homeland security : the Federal Protective Service face several challenges that raise concerns about protection of federal facilities : 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, (electronic resource)
Homeland security : the Federal Protective Service faces several challenges that hamper its ability to protect federal facilities: report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Human capital : Corps of Engineers needs to update its workforce planning process to more effectively address its current and future workforce needs : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Human capital : DOD needs to improve implementation of and address employee concerns about its National Security Personnel System, (electronic resource)
Human capital : diversity in the federal SES and processes for selecting new executives : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Human capital : diversity in the federal SES and senior levels of the U.S. Postal Service and processes for selecting new executives : testimony before congressional committees, statement of Katherine Siggerud, George H. Stalcup, (electronic resource)
Human capital : selected agencies have implemented key features of their Senior Executive performance-based pay systems, but refinements are needed : 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 J. Christopher Mihm, (electronic resource)
Human capital : transforming federal recruiting and hiring efforts : 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 Robert N. Goldenkoff, (electronic resource)
Human capital : workforce diversity governmentwide and at the Department of Homeland Security : testimony before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, statement of George H. Stalcup, (electronic resource)
Human capital : workforce diversity governmentwide and at the Small Business Administration : testimony before the Subcommittee on Regulations, Health Care, and Trade, Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives, statement of George H. Stalcup, (electronic resource)
Human rights : U.S. Government's efforts to address alleged abuse of household workers by foreign diplomats with immunity could be strengthened : report to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Humane methods of handling and slaughter : public reporting on violations can identify enforcement challenges and enhance transparency : testimony before the Subcommittee on Domestic Policy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Lisa Shames, (electronic resource)
Hydrogen Fuel Initiative : DOE has made important progress and involved stakeholders but needs to update what it expects to achieve by its 2015 target : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Immigration benefits : internal controls for adjudicating humanitarian parole cases are generally effective, but some can be strengthened : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Improper payments : status of agencies' efforts to address improper payment and recovery auditing requirements : before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of McCoy Williams, (electronic resource)
Indian Health Service : mismanagement led to millions of dollars in lost or stolen property and wasteful spending : testimony before the Committee on Indian Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of Gregory D. Kutz, (electronic resource)
Individual retirement accounts : additional IRS actions could help taxpayers facing challenges in complying with key tax rules : report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Individual retirement accounts : government actions could encourage more employers to offer IRAs to employees : report to the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Individual retirement accounts : government actions could encourage more employers to offer IRAs to employees : testimony before the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, (electronic resource)
Indoor mold : better coordination of research on health effects and more consistent guidance would improve federal efforts : report to the Chairman, Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, U.S. Senate, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Influenza pandemic : HHS needs to continue its actions and finalize guidance for pharmaceutical interventions : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Information management : challenges in implementing an Electronic Records Archive : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, statement of Linda Koontz, (electronic resource)
Information management : the National Archives and Records Administration's fiscal year 2008 expenditure plan : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Information security : FDIC sustains progress but needs to improve configuration management of key financial systems : report to the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, (electronic resource)
Information security : IRS needs to address pervasive weaknesses : report to the Acting Commissioner of Internal Revenue, (electronic resource)
Information security : TVA needs to address weaknesses in control systems and networks : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Information security : actions needed to better protect Los Alamos National Laboratory's unclassified computer network : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Information security : although progress reported, federal agencies need to resolve significant deficiencies : testimony before Congressional Subcommittees, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Gregory C. Wilshusen, (electronic resource)
Information security : protecting personally identifiable information : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Information sharing : definition of the results to be achieved in terrorism-related information sharing is needed to guide implementation and assess progress : testimony before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of Eileen R. Larence, (electronic resource)
Information technology : DOD and VA have increased their sharing of health information, but further actions are needed : testimony before the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, statement of Valerie C. Melvin, (electronic resource)
Information technology : FBI is implementing key acquisition methods on its new case management system, but related agencywide guidance needs to be improved : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Information technology : OMB and agencies need to improve planning, management, and oversight of projects totaling billions of dollars : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of David A. Powner, (electronic resource)
Information technology : SSA has taken key steps for managing its investments, but needs to strengthen oversight and fully define policies and procedures : report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Information technology : Treasury needs to better define and implement its earned value management policy : report to Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Information technology : VA has taken important steps to centralize control of its resources, but effectiveness depends on additional planned actions : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, statement of Valerie C. Melvin, (electronic resource)
Information technology : agencies need to establish comprehensive policies to address changes to projects' cost, schedule, and performance goals : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Information technology : management improvements needed on the Department of Homeland Security's Next Generation Information Sharing System : report to congressionals requesters, (electronic resource)
Inspectors General : actions needed to improve audit coverage of NASA : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Intellectual property : leadership and accountability needed to strengthen federal protection and enforcement : testimony before the Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate, statement of Loren Yager, (electronic resource)
Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance : DOD can better assess and integrate ISR capabilities and oversee development of future ISR requirements : report to Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, U.S. Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Interagency contracting : need for improved information and policy implementation at the Department of State : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Internal Revenue Service : fiscal year 2009 budget request and interim performance results of IRS's 2008 tax filing season : report to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Internal Revenue Service : status of GAO financial audit and related financial management report recommendations : report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, (electronic resource)
International Marriage Broker Regulation Act of 2005 : agencies have implemented some, but not all of the Act's requirements : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
International environmental oversight : U.S. agencies follow certain procedures required by law, but have limited impact, (electronic resource)
International food security : insufficient efforts by host governments and donors threaten progress to halve hunger in sub-Saharan Africa by 2015 : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
International taxation : large U.S. corporations and federal contractors with subsidiaries in jurisdictions listed as tax havens or financial privacy jurisdictions : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
International trade : the United States needs an integrated approach to trade preference programs : testimony before the Committee on Finance, United States Senate, statement of Loren Yager, (electronic resource)
Internet sales : undercover purchases on eBay and Craigslist reveal a market for sensitive and stolen U.S. military items : testimony before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Gregory D. Kutz, (electronic resource)
Iraq reconstruction : better data needed to assess Iraq's budget execution : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Legal Services Corporation : improvements needed in governance, accountability, and grants management and oversight : testimony before the Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate, statement of Jeanette Franzel, (electronic resource)
Lobbying disclosure : observations on lobbyists' compliance with new disclosure requirements : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Long-term care insurance : state oversight of rate setting and claims settlement practices : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, statement of John E. Dicken, (electronic resource)
Long-term fiscal outlook : action is needed to avoid the possibility of a serious economic disruption in the future : testimony before the Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate, statement of David M. Walker, (electronic resource)
Long-term fiscal outlook : long-term federal fiscal challenge driven primarily by health care : testimony before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, statement of Gene L. Dodaro, (electronic resource)
Low-level radioactive waste : status of disposal availability in the United States and other countries : testimony before the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, statement of Gene Aloise, (electronic resource)
Madison Services, Inc, (electronic resource)
Maritime security : Coast Guard inspections identify and correct facility deficiencies, but more analysis needed of program's staffing, practices, and data : report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Maritime security : national strategy and supporting plans were generally well-developed and are being implemented : report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Mass care in disasters : FEMA should update the Red Cross role in catastrophic events and more fully assess voluntary organizations' mass care capabilities : testimony before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, statement of Cynthia M. Fagnoni, (electronic resource)
Medicaid : CMS needs more information on the billions of dollars spent on supplemental payments : report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Medicaid : extent of dental disease in children has not decreased : testimony before the Subcommittee on Domestic Policy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Alicia Puente Cackley, (electronic resource)
Medicaid : extent of dental disease in children has not decreased, and millions are estimated to have untreated tooth decay : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Medicaid demonstration waivers : recent HHS approvals continue to raise cost and oversight concerns : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Medicaid financing : long-standing concerns about inappropriate state arrangements support need for improved federal oversight : testimony before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, statement of James Cosgrove, (electronic resource)
Medical devices : FDA faces challenges in conducting inspections of foreign manufacturing establishments : testimony before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, statement of Marcia Crosse, (electronic resource)
Medical devices : challenges for FDA in conducting manufacturer inspections : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, statement of Marcia Crosse, (electronic resource)
Medicare : competitive bidding for medical equipment and supplies could reduce program payments, but adequate oversight is critical : testimony before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, statement of Kathleen M. King, (electronic resource)
Medicare : thousands of Medicare providers abuse the federal tax system : report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Medicare Advantage : increased spending relative to Medicare fee-for-service may not always reduce beneficiary out-of-pocket costs : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Medicare Part D : some plan sponsors have not completely implemented fraud and abuse programs, but CMS oversight has been limited : report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Medicare Part D low-income subsidy : SSA continues to approve applicants, but millions of individuals have not yet applied : testimony before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate, statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, (electronic resource)
Medicare Part D low-income subsidy : assets and income are both important in subsidy denials, and access to state and manufacturer drug programs is uneven : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Medicare and Medicaid : CMS and state efforts to interact with the Indian Health Service and Indian tribes : report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Medicare physician payment : care coordination programs used in demonstration show promise, but wider use of payment approach may be limited : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Military construction : Kaiserslautern Military Community Center project continues to experience problems : testimony before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Gregory D. Kutz, Bruce A. Causseaux, Terrell G. Dorn, (electronic resource)
Military disability system : increased supports for servicemembers and better pilot planning could improve the disability evaluation process : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Military operations : DOD needs to address contract oversight and quality assurance issues for contracts used to support contingency operations : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Military operations : implementation of existing guidance and other actions needed to improve DOD's oversight and management of contractors in future operations : testimony before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittees, U.S. Senate, statement of Williams M. Solis, (electronic resource)
Military personnel : Army needs to better enforce requirements and improve record keeping for soldiers whose medical conditions may call for significant duty limitations : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Military personnel : DOD's and the Coast Guard's sexual assault prevention and response programs face implementation and oversight challenges : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Military personnel : actions needed to strengthen implementation and oversight of DOD's and the Coast Guard's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Programs : testimony before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Brenda S. Farrell, (electronic resource)
Military personnel : preliminary observations on DOD's and the Coast Guard's sexual assault prevention and response programs : testimony before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Brenda S. Farrell, (electronic resource)
Military personnel : the DOD and Coast Guard academies have taken steps to address incidents of sexual harassment and assault, but greater federal oversight is needed : report to the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Military readiness : Navy is making progress implementing its Fleet Response Plan, but has not fully developed goals, measures, and resource needs : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Military readiness : impact of current operations and actions needed to rebuild readiness of U.S. ground forces : testimony before the Armed Services Committee, House of Representatives, statement of Sharon L. Pickup, (electronic resource)
Military readiness : joint policy needed to better manage the training and use of certain forces to meet operational demands : report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate and the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Military transformation : DOD needs to strengthen implementation of its global strike concept and provide a comprehensive investment approach for acquiring needed capabilities : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Millennium Challenge Corporation : independent reviews and consistent approaches will strengthen projections of program impact : report to the Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Mine safety : additional guidance and oversight of Mines' emergency response plans would improve the safety of underground coal miners : report to the Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Missile defense : actions needed to improve planning and cost estimates for long-term support of ballistic missile defense : report to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Motor carrier safety : improvements to drug testing programs could better identify illegal drug users and keep them off the road : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Motor fuels : stakeholder views on compensating for the effects of gasoline temperature on volume at the pump : report to the Chairman, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
NASA : Ares I and Orion project risks and key indicators to measure progress : testimony before the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives, statement of Cristina T. Chaplain, (electronic resource)
NASA : agency faces challenges defining scope and costs of space shuttle transition and retirement : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
NASA : challenges in completing and sustaining the International Space Station : testimony before the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives, statement of Cristina T. Chaplain, (electronic resource)
Nanotechnology : accuracy of data on federally funded environmental, health, and safety research could be improved : testimony before the Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Innovation, Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, U.S. Senate, statement of Robert A. Robinson, (electronic resource)
National Airspace System : DOT and FAA actions will likely have a limited effect on reducing delays during summer 2008 travel season : testimony before the Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate, statement of Susan Fleming, (electronic resource)
National Marine Fisheries Service : improvements are needed in the federal process used to protect marine mammals from commercial fishing : report to the Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
National Response Framework : FEMA needs policies and procedures to better integrate non-federal stakeholders in the revision process : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
National Transportation Safety Board : progress made in management practices, investigation priorities, Training Center use, and information security, but these areas continue to need improvement : testimony before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Gregory C. Wilshusen, (electronic resource)
Native Hawaiian Education Act : greater oversight would increase accountability and enable targeting of funds to areas with greatest need : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Natural catastrophe insurance : analysis of a proposed combined federal flood and wind insurance program : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Natural resource management : opportunities exist to enhance federal participation in collaborative efforts to reduce conflicts and improve natural resource conditions : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate
Natural resource management : opportunities exist to enhance federal participation in collaborative efforts to reduce conflicts and improve natural resource conditions : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Next Generation Air Transportation System : status of key issues associated with the transition to NextGen : testimony before the Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives, statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, (electronic resource)
Nonprofit hospitals : variation in standards and guidance limits comparison of how hospitals meet community benefit requirements : report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Nonproliferation : U.S. agencies have taken some steps, but more effort is needed to strengthen and expand the proliferation security initiative : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Northern border security : DHS's report could better inform Congress by identifying actions, resources, and time frames needed to address vulnerabilities : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Nuclear detection : preliminary observations on the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office's efforts to develop a global nuclear detection architecture : testimony before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of David C. Maurer, (electronic resource)
Nuclear material : DOE needs to take action to reduce risks before processing additional nuclear material at the Savannah River Site's H-Canyon : report to the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Nuclear material : several potential options for dealing with DOE's depleted uranium tails could benefit the government : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, statement of Robert A. Robinson, (electronic resource)
Nuclear nonproliferation : DOE needs to reassess its program to assist weapons scientists in Russia and other countries : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, statement of Robert A. Robinson, (electronic resource)
Nuclear safety : Department of Energy needs to strengthen its independent oversight of nuclear facilities and operations : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Nuclear safety : NRC's oversight of fire protection at U.S. commercial nuclear reactor units could be strengthened : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Nuclear security : Los Alamos National Laboratory faces challenges in sustaining physical and cyber security improvements : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, statement of Gene Aloise, Nabajyoti Barkakati, Gregory C. Wilshusen, (electronic resource)
Nuclear security : action may be needed to reassess the security of NRC-licensed research reactors : report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Nuclear waste : DOE lacks critical information needed to assess its tank management strategy at Hanford : report to the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Nuclear waste : action needed to improve accountability and management of DOE's major cleanup projects : report to the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Nuclear waste : action needed to improve accountability and management of DOE's major cleanup projects : report to the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, [GAO contact, Gene Aloise]
Nuclear weapons : views on NNSA's proposal to transform the nuclear weapons complex : testimony before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, statement of Gene Aloise, (electronic resource)
Nursing homes : federal monitoring surveys demonstrate continued understatement of serious care problems and CMS oversight weaknesses : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Office of Personnel Management : improvements needed to ensure successful Retirement Systems Modernization : report to the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Offshore marine aquaculture : multiple administrative and environmental issues need to be addressed in establishing a U.S. regulatory framework : report to the Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Oil and gas leasing : Interior could do more to encourage diligent development : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Oil and gas royalties : the federal system for collecting oil and gas revenues needs comprehensive reassessment : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Older workers : federal agencies face challenges, but have opportunities to hire and retain experienced employees : testimony before the Senate Special Committee on Aging, statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Robert N. Goldenkoff, (electronic resource)
Operation Iraqi Freedom : actions needed to enhance DOD planning for reposturing of U.S. forces for Iraq : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Operation Iraqi Freedom : actions needed to enhance DOD planning for reposturing of U.S. forces from Iraq : report to congressional committees, United States Government Accountability Office
Organ transplant programs : federal agencies have acted to improve oversight, but implementation issues remain : report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Peacekeeping : thousands trained but United States is unlikely to complete all activities by 2010 and some improvements are needed : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation : improvements needed to address financial and management challenges : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, (electronic resource)
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation : need for improved oversight persists : report to the Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation : some steps have been taken to improve contracting, but a more strategic approach is needed : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Personnel clearances : key factors for reforming the security clearance process : 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 Brenda S. Farrell, (electronic resource)
Personnel clearances : key factors to consider in efforts to reform security clearance processes : testimony before the Subcommittee on Intelligence Community Management, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, House of Representatives, statement of Brenda S. Farrell, (electronic resource)
Personnel security clearances : preliminary observations on joint reform efforts to improve the governmentwide clearance eligibility process : testimony before the Subcommittee on Intelligence Community Management, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, U.S. House of Representatives, statement of Brenda S. Farrell, (electronic resource)
Physical infrastructure : challenges and investment options for the Nation's infrastructure : testimony before the Committee on the Budget and the Committee on Transportation and Infastructure, U.S. House of Representatives, statement of Patricia A. Dalton, (electronic resource)
Plan Colombia : drug reduction goals were not fully met, but security has improved; U.S. agencies need more detailed plans for reducing assistance : report to the Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Post-government employment restrictions and foreign agent registration : additional action needed to enhance implementation of requirements : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Prescription drugs : FDA's oversight of the promotion of drugs for off-label uses : report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Prescription drugs : trends in FDA's oversight of direct-to-consumer advertising : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, statement of Marcia Crosse, (electronic resource)
Primary care professionals : recent supply trends, projections, and valuation of services : testimony before the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate, statement of A. Bruce Steinwald, (electronic resource)
Prison construction : clear communication on the accuracy of cost estimates and project changes is needed : report to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Privacy : Congress should consider alternatives for strengthening protection of personally identifiable information : testimony before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, statement of Linda Koontz, (electronic resource)
Privacy : agencies should ensure that designated senior officials have oversight of key functions : 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, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Private equity : recent growth in leveraged buyouts exposed risks that warrant continued attention : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Public health and border security : HHS and DHS should further strengthen their ability to respond to TB incidents : report to congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Public transportation : improvements are needed to more fully assess predicted impacts of New Starts projects : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Rebuilding Iraq : DOD and State Department have improved oversight and coordination of private security contractors in Iraq, but further actions are needed to sustain improvements : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Reprocessed single-use medical devices : FDA oversight has increased, and available information does not indicate that use presents an elevated health risk : report to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Research and development : DOE could enhance the project selection process for government oil and natural gas research : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Residential facilities : improved data and enhanced oversight would help safeguard the well-being of youth with behavioral and emotional challenges : report to the Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Residential facilities : state and federal oversight gaps may increase risk to youth well-being : testimony before the Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives, statement of Kay E. Brown, (electronic resource)
Residential programs : selected cases of death, abuse, and deceptive marketing : testimony before the Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives, statement of Gregory D. Kutz, (electronic resource)
Risk management : strengthening the use of risk management principles in homeland security : testimony before the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection, Homeland Security Committee, House of Representatives, statement of Norman J. Rabkin, (electronic resource)
Risk-based capital : new Basel II rules reduced certain competitive concerns, but bank regulators should address remaining uncertainties : report to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
Runway safety : progress on reducing runway incursions impeded by leadership, technology, and other challenges : testimony before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, (electronic resource)
Rural economic development : collaboration between SBA and USDA could be improved : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Safe Routes To School : progress in implementing the program, but a comprehensive plan to eveluate program outcomes is needed : report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Saving our future requires tough choices today : Tallahassee Community College, Tallahassee, Florida, January 14, 2008, David M. Walker, (electronic resource)
Secure Border Initiative : DHS needs to address significant risks in delivering key technology investment : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Secure Border Initiative : DHS needs to address significant risks in delivering key technology investment : testimony before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, statement of Randolph C. Hite, (electronic resource)
Secure Border Initiative : observations on deployment challenges : testimony before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, statement of Richard M. Stana, (electronic resource)
Secure Border Initiative : observations on the importance of applying lessons learned to future projects : testimony before the Subcommittees on Management, Investigations, and Oversight, and Border, Maritime and Global Counterterrorism, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, statement of Richard M. Stana, (electronic resource)
Securing, stabilizing, and rebuilding Iraq : progress report : some gains made, updated strategy needed : testimony before the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, statement of Gene L. Dodaro, (electronic resource)
Securing, stabilizing, and rebuilding Iraq : progress report: some gains made, updated strategy needed : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
September 11 : HHS needs to develop a plan that incorporates lessons from the responder health programs : report to Congressional requesters, United States Government Accountability Office, (electronic resource)
September 11 : improvements still needed in availability of health screening and monitoring services for responders outside the New York City area : testimony before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta, (electronic resource)
Small Business Administration : additional actions are needed to certify and monitor HUBZone businesses and assess program results : testimony before the Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives, statement of William B. Shear, (electronic resource)
Small Business Administration : opportunities exist to build on leadership's efforts to improve agency performance and employee morale : report to the Chairman, Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Smithsonian Institution : Board of Regents has implemented many governance reforms, but ensuring accountability and oversight will require ongoing action : report to the Chairman, Committee on Rules and Administration, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Social Security Administration field offices : reduced workforce faces challenges as baby boomers retire : testimony before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, (electronic resource)
Social security disability : management controls needed to strengthen demonstration projects : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Somalia : several challenges limit U.S. and international stabilization, humanitarian, and development efforts : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
Sovereign wealth funds : publicly available data on sizes and investments for some funds are limited : report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Space acquisitions : DOD is making progress to rapidly deliver low cost space capabilities, but challenges remain : report to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, (electronic resource)
Space acquisitions : DOD's goals for resolving Space Based Infrared System software problems are ambitious : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Space acquisitions : uncertainties in the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle program pose management and oversight challenges : report to the Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, (electronic resource)
Stabilizing and rebuilding Iraq : Iraqi revenues, expenditures, and surplus : report to congressional committees, (electronic resource)
Stabilizing and rebuilding Iraq : Iraqi revenues, expenditures, and surplus : testimony before the Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives, statement of Joseph A. Christoff, (electronic resource)
State Department : comprehensive strategy needed to improve passport operations : report to congressional requesters, (electronic resource)
State and local fiscal challenges : rising health care costs drive long-term and immediate pressures : statement for the record for the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, statement of Stanley J. Czerwinski, (electronic resource)
State and local government pension plans : current structure and funded status : testimony before the Joint Economic Committee, statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, (electronic resource)

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