Reports News from the GAO http://www.gao.gov/browse/date/week Tue, 22 May 2012 03:59:57 -0400 GAO http://www.gao.gov/images/title_object.jpg http://www.gao.gov/ Feed provided by GAO. Click to visit. http://www.gao.gov//press/report_app_2012mar06.html?source=ra Mobile application gives iPhone and iPad users quick access to GAO reports, multimediaWASHINGTON, DC (March 6, 2012) -- The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is continuing its efforts to disseminate its work through the use of emerging technologies by releasing a new mobile application. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.gao.gov//press/financial_report_2011dec23.html?source=ra WASHINGTON (December 23, 2011) - The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) cannot render an opinion on the 2011 consolidated financial statements of the federal government, because of widespread material internal control weaknesses, significant uncertainties, and other limitations.As was the case in 2010, the main obstacles to a GAO opinion on the accrual- based consolidated financial statements were: (1) serious financial management problems at the Department of Defense (DOD) that made its financial statements unauditable, (2) the federal government’s inability to adequately account for and reconcile intragovernmental activity and balances between federal agencies, and (3) the federal government’s ineffective process for preparing the consolidated financial statements.While the vast majority of the 24 CFO Act Agencies received unqualified opinions, DOD and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have consistently been unable to receive such audit opinions. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.gao.gov//press/bestplaceswork_2011nov16.html?source=ra WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 16, 2011) – The Partnership for Public Service and Washingtonian magazine have included the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) in their latest lists of the best places to work.The Partnership for Public Service today released its 2011 rankings of the best places to work in the federal government. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.gao.gov//press/peer_review_2011oct31.html?source=ra Independent Peer Review Team Cites Exemplary PracticesWASHINGTON, DC (October 31, 2011) – An international peer review team has given the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) a “clean opinion” on the quality assurance system GAO uses to conduct performance and financial audits. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.gao.gov//press/facebook_2011sep06.html?source=ra Supporters of government accountability can now “Like” the Government Accountability OfficeWASHINGTON (September 6, 2011) – The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) continues its efforts to utilize emerging technologies in support of its mission by joining the world’s largest online social network, Facebook. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.gao.gov/press/elmer_staats_2011jul25.html?source=ra Federal Career Spanned Roosevelt to ReaganWASHINGTON, DC (July 25, 2011) – Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States and head of the Government Accountability Office, today observed the passing of Elmer B. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.gao.gov//press/feca_fraud_2011jul14.html?source=ra Abuse of benefits by federal employees can be reported anonymouslyWASHINGTON, DC (July 14, 2011) – The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is investigating fraud and abuse in the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) program. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.gao.gov//press/90th_anniversary_2011july01.html?source=ra Providing independent, reliable analysis of federal programs since 1921WASHINGTON, DC (July 1, 2011) – Today the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) marks its 90th anniversary. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.gao.gov//press/medpac11.html?source=ra WASHINGTON, DC (May 31, 2011) – Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), today announced the appointment of two new members and the reappointment of three existing members to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC). Tue, 31 May 2011 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.gao.gov//press/high_risk_list_2011feb16.html?source=ra Interior Department Management of Oil and Gas Resources Is New AdditionWASHINGTON, DC (February 16, 2011) -- The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) today released the biennial update to its list of federal programs and operations at “high risk” for waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement or needing broad-based transformation.Gene L. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.gao.gov//press/flickr_2011feb10.html?source=ra Popular social media site makes images searchable, viewable, and easily downloadableWASHINGTON (February 10, 2011) – The U.S. Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) latest step into the world of new and social media communication is an agency presence on the image-sharing website Flickr. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.gao.gov//press/internal_inspection_2011feb08.html?source=ra WASHINGTON, DC (Feb 8, 2011) – The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) today sent to Congressional requesters the results of an internal inspection to determine why the agency needed to make changes to an August report on for-profit schools (GAO-10-948T).The inspection was conducted by GAO’s Managing Director for Quality and by the Deputy Ethics Officer. Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.gao.gov//press/pcori_2011jan21.html?source=ra WASHINGTON, DC (January 21, 2011) — Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), today announced the appointment of 15 members to the Methodology Committee of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).“The Methodology Committee has the responsibility of helping PCORI develop and update methodological standards and guidance for comparative clinical effectiveness research. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.gao.gov//press/dodaro_swearing_in.html?source=ra WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 30, 2010) — Gene L. Dodaro was sworn in today as the eighth Comptroller General of the United States and head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), an independent, legislative-branch agency that helps oversee federal programs."It is a great honor and a privilege to lead GAO. Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.gao.gov//press/financial_report_2010dec21.html?source=ra WASHINGTON (December 21, 2010) - The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) cannot render an opinion on the 2010 consolidated financial statements of the federal government, because of widespread material internal control weaknesses, significant uncertainties, and other limitations.“Even though significant progress has been made since the enactment of key financial management reforms in the 1990s, our report on the U.S. Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.gao.gov//press/pcori_2010nov12.html?source=ra Washington DC – (Nov. 12, 2010) - Acting Comptroller General of the United States Gene Dodaro today announced the appointment of Gail Gibson Hunt, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving, to the Governing Board of the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).“Ms. Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.gao.gov//press/union_term_agreement_2010nov10.html?source=ra Washington, DC — (November 10, 2010) - Tentative agreement on the first Master Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) has been reached between the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the GAO Employees Organization, IFPTE Local 1921, the union at GAO.“The negotiation of a first CBA is a major undertaking that comprehensively covers conditions of employment for union members for at least 4 years to come. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.gao.gov//press/tanker_statement2010_oct06.html?source=ra WASHINGTON (October 6, 2010) –The following is a statement from Ralph O. White, Managing Associate General Counsel for Procurement Law at GAO, regarding today’s decision on a protest filed by U.S. Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.gao.gov//press/e-report_2010oct01.html?source=ra E-Report project offers enhanced navigation for usersWASHINGTON (October 1, 2010) – Beyond the usual findings and recommendations for improving federal operations, a new report from the U.S. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.gao.gov//press/nhcwc_2010sep30.html?source=ra WASHINGTON, DC (September 30, 2010) – Gene L. Dodaro, Acting Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), today announced the appointment of 15 members to the new National Health Care Workforce Commission.“Today’s appointees bring impressive expertise and professional credentials to their role of advising policymakers on ways to improve the health care workforce which is so essential to ensuring the health and safety of the American people,” Dodaro said.The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act created the Commission to serve as a national resource for Congress, the President, and states and localities; to communicate and coordinate with federal departments; to develop and commission evaluations of education and training activities; to identify barriers to improved coordination at the federal, state, and local levels and recommend ways to address them; and to encourage innovations that address population needs, changing technology, and other environmental factors.The Act requires the Comptroller General to appoint the Commission members and the members are required to be appointed for three-year terms, but staggered terms are mandated for the first 15 members appointed in September 2010. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.gao.gov//press/pcori2010sep23.html?source=ra WASHINGTON, DC (September 23, 2010) – Gene L. Dodaro, Acting Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), today announced the appointment of 19 members to the Board of Governors for the new Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).“The research to be developed by PCORI has the potential to improve the quality of health care for people across the nation,” Dodaro said. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.gao.gov//press/best_places_2010sep01.html?source=ra WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 1, 2010) — Gene L. Dodaro, Acting Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), today welcomed the announcement that GAO has again been rated number two among the best places to work in the federal government.“The year’s rankings support GAO’s long-standing reputation as one of the premier employers in the federal government. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.gao.gov//press/mobile_2010jul28.html?source=ra Agency Reports Now Accessible on Smart PhonesWASHINGTON, D.C. (July 28, 2010) — As part of its continuing efforts to make its findings and recommendations available to a wide range of audiences, the U.S. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.gao.gov//press/co_op2010jun23.html?source=ra WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 23, 2010) — Gene L. Dodaro, Acting Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), today announced the appointment of 15 members to the Advisory Board to the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) Program. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.gao.gov//press/medpac10.html?source=ra WASHINGTON, DC (May 14, 2010) – Gene L. Dodaro, Acting Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), today announced the appointment of four new members and the reappointment of two existing members to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC). Fri, 14 May 2010 13:00:00 -0400