Recently Issued Products
Recently released reports and testimonies are listed below. Our congressional requesters may hold reports up to 30 days before making them publicly available, so some may have earlier issue dates.
Reports & Testimonies
September 03, 2010
- Telecommunications: The Proposed Performance Rights Act Would Result in Additional Costs for Broadcast Radio Stations and Additional Revenue for Record Companies, Musicians, and Performers
- GAO-10-826, August 04, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages)
September 02, 2010
- Tax Administration: Usage and Selected Analyses of the First-Time Homebuyer Credit
- GAO-10-1025R, September 02, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages)
- Recovery Act: States Could Provide More Information on Education Programs to Enhance the Public's Understanding of Fund Use
- GAO-10-807, July 30, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 194 pages)
September 01, 2010
- Pipeline Security: TSA Has Taken Actions to Help Strengthen Security, but Could Improve Priority-Setting and Assessment Processes
- GAO-10-867, August 04, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 pages)
August 31, 2010
- Defense Acquisitions: Navy's Ability to Overcome Challenges Facing the Littoral Combat Ship Will Determine Eventual Capabilities
- GAO-10-523, August 31, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages)
- Export Promotion: Increases in Commercial Service Workforce Should Be Better Planned
- GAO-10-874, August 31, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages)
- VA Drug Formulary: Drug Review Process Is Standardized at the National Level, but Actions Are Needed to Ensure Timely Adjudication of Nonformulary Drug Requests
- GAO-10-776, August 31, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages)
August 30, 2010
- Hurricane Recovery: Federal Government Provided a Range of Assistance to Nonprofits following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
- GAO-10-800, July 30, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages)
- New Drug Approval: FDA's Consideration of Evidence from Certain Clinical Trials
- GAO-10-798, July 30, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages)
- Onshore Oil and Gas: BLM's Management of Public Protests to Its Lease Sales Needs Improvement
- GAO-10-670, July 30, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages)
August 26, 2010
- Telecommunications: Enhanced Data Collection Could Help FCC Better Monitor Competition in the Wireless Industry
- GAO-10-779, July 27, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages)
August 25, 2010
- Federal Contracting: Opportunities Exist to Increase Competition and Assess Reasons When Only One Offer Is Received
- GAO-10-833, July 26, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages)
August 23, 2010
- Government Auditing Standards: 2010 Exposure Draft
- GAO-10-853G, August 01, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 210 pages)
August 16, 2010
- Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Federally Funded Programs Have Helped to Address the Needs of Gulf Coast Small Businesses, but Agency Data on Subcontracting Are Incomplete
- GAO-10-723, July 29, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 pages)
- Consumer-Directed Health Plans: Health Status, Spending, and Utilization of Enrollees in Plans Based on Health Reimbursement Arrangements
- GAO-10-616, July 16, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages)
- Critical Infrastructure Protection: Key Private and Public Cyber Expectations Need to Be Consistently Addressed
- GAO-10-628, July 15, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages)
- Homeownership Preservation: Federal Efforts to Combat Foreclosure Rescue Schemes Are Under Way, but Improved Planning Elements Could Enhance Progress
- GAO-10-787, July 15, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages)
- Superfund: Interagency Agreements and Improved Project Management Needed to Achieve Cleanup Progress at Key Defense Installations
- GAO-10-348, July 15, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages)
August 13, 2010
- Formaldehyde in Textiles: While Levels in Clothing Generally Appear to Be Low, Allergic Contact Dermatitis Is a Health Issue for Some People
- GAO-10-875, August 13, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages)
- Higher Education: Institutions' Reported Data Collection Burden Is Higher Than Estimated but Can Be Reduced through Increased Coordination
- GAO-10-871, August 13, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages)
- State and Local Governments: Fiscal Pressures Could Have Implications for Future Delivery of Intergovernmental Programs
- GAO-10-899, July 30, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages)
August 11, 2010
- Federal Housing Finance Agency: Oversight of the Federal Home Loan Banks' Agricultural and Small Business Collateral Policies Could Be Improved
- GAO-10-792, July 20, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages)
- Electronic Waste: Considerations for Promoting Environmentally Sound Reuse and Recycling
- GAO-10-626, July 12, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 70 pages)
August 10, 2010
- Homeland Security: US-VISIT Pilot Evaluations Offer Limited Understanding of Air Exit Options
- GAO-10-860, August 10, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 82 pages)
August 09, 2010
- Tactical Aircraft: DOD's Ability to Meet Future Requirements Is Uncertain, with Key Analyses Needed to Inform Upcoming Investment Decisions
- GAO-10-789, July 29, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 80 pages)
Recently released reports and testimonies are listed below. Our congressional requesters may hold reports up to 30 days before making them publicly available, so some may have earlier issue dates.
Reports & Testimonies
September 03, 2010
- Telecommunications: The Proposed Performance Rights Act Would Result in Additional Costs for Broadcast Radio Stations and Additional Revenue for Record Companies, Musicians, and Performers
- GAO-10-826, August 04, 2010
-
Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages)
September 02, 2010
- Tax Administration: Usage and Selected Analyses of the First-Time Homebuyer Credit
- GAO-10-1025R, September 02, 2010
-
Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages)
- Recovery Act: States Could Provide More Information on Education Programs to Enhance the Public's Understanding of Fund Use
- GAO-10-807, July 30, 2010
-
Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 194 pages)
September 01, 2010
- Pipeline Security: TSA Has Taken Actions to Help Strengthen Security, but Could Improve Priority-Setting and Assessment Processes
- GAO-10-867, August 04, 2010
-
Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 pages)
August 31, 2010
- Defense Acquisitions: Navy's Ability to Overcome Challenges Facing the Littoral Combat Ship Will Determine Eventual Capabilities
- GAO-10-523, August 31, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages)
- Export Promotion: Increases in Commercial Service Workforce Should Be Better Planned
- GAO-10-874, August 31, 2010
-
Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages)
- VA Drug Formulary: Drug Review Process Is Standardized at the National Level, but Actions Are Needed to Ensure Timely Adjudication of Nonformulary Drug Requests
- GAO-10-776, August 31, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages)
August 30, 2010
- Hurricane Recovery: Federal Government Provided a Range of Assistance to Nonprofits following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
- GAO-10-800, July 30, 2010
-
Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages)
- New Drug Approval: FDA's Consideration of Evidence from Certain Clinical Trials
- GAO-10-798, July 30, 2010
-
Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages)
- Onshore Oil and Gas: BLM's Management of Public Protests to Its Lease Sales Needs Improvement
- GAO-10-670, July 30, 2010
-
Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages)
August 26, 2010
- Telecommunications: Enhanced Data Collection Could Help FCC Better Monitor Competition in the Wireless Industry
- GAO-10-779, July 27, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages)
August 25, 2010
- Federal Contracting: Opportunities Exist to Increase Competition and Assess Reasons When Only One Offer Is Received
- GAO-10-833, July 26, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages)
August 23, 2010
- Government Auditing Standards: 2010 Exposure Draft
- GAO-10-853G, August 01, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 210 pages)
August 16, 2010
- Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Federally Funded Programs Have Helped to Address the Needs of Gulf Coast Small Businesses, but Agency Data on Subcontracting Are Incomplete
- GAO-10-723, July 29, 2010
-
Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 pages)
- Consumer-Directed Health Plans: Health Status, Spending, and Utilization of Enrollees in Plans Based on Health Reimbursement Arrangements
- GAO-10-616, July 16, 2010
-
Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages)
- Critical Infrastructure Protection: Key Private and Public Cyber Expectations Need to Be Consistently Addressed
- GAO-10-628, July 15, 2010
-
Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages)
- Homeownership Preservation: Federal Efforts to Combat Foreclosure Rescue Schemes Are Under Way, but Improved Planning Elements Could Enhance Progress
- GAO-10-787, July 15, 2010
-
Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages)
- Superfund: Interagency Agreements and Improved Project Management Needed to Achieve Cleanup Progress at Key Defense Installations
- GAO-10-348, July 15, 2010
-
Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages)
August 13, 2010
- Formaldehyde in Textiles: While Levels in Clothing Generally Appear to Be Low, Allergic Contact Dermatitis Is a Health Issue for Some People
- GAO-10-875, August 13, 2010
-
Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages)
- Higher Education: Institutions' Reported Data Collection Burden Is Higher Than Estimated but Can Be Reduced through Increased Coordination
- GAO-10-871, August 13, 2010
-
Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages)
- State and Local Governments: Fiscal Pressures Could Have Implications for Future Delivery of Intergovernmental Programs
- GAO-10-899, July 30, 2010
-
Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages)
August 11, 2010
- Federal Housing Finance Agency: Oversight of the Federal Home Loan Banks' Agricultural and Small Business Collateral Policies Could Be Improved
- GAO-10-792, July 20, 2010
-
Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages)
- Electronic Waste: Considerations for Promoting Environmentally Sound Reuse and Recycling
- GAO-10-626, July 12, 2010
-
Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 70 pages)
August 10, 2010
- Homeland Security: US-VISIT Pilot Evaluations Offer Limited Understanding of Air Exit Options
- GAO-10-860, August 10, 2010
-
Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 82 pages)
August 09, 2010
- Tactical Aircraft: DOD's Ability to Meet Future Requirements Is Uncertain, with Key Analyses Needed to Inform Upcoming Investment Decisions
- GAO-10-789, July 29, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 80 pages)
The Comptroller General, the head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), issues decisions in various areas of federal law. These decisions are prepared by GAO's Office of General Counsel, and are identified by a numbering system beginning with B-(number); each decision carries its own B-number and date.
Latest Legal Decisions & Opinions
September 01, 2010
- MCR Federal, LLC
- B-401954.2, August 17, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages)
- Torres Advanced Enterprise Solutions, LLC
- B-403036, August 18, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 5 pages)
August 30, 2010
- Alaska Structures, Inc.
- B-402648.3, August 10, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 3 pages)
- Platinum Services Inc.
- B-402718.2, B-402923, August 27, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)
August 26, 2010
- International Management Services, Inc.
- B-402645.2, August 25, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)
- Edmond Computer Company; Edmond Scientific Company
- B-402863, B-402864, August 25, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 3 pages)
August 25, 2010
- Sherman Plaza, Inc.
- B-402310.6, August 04, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages)
- JBG/Naylor Station I, LLC
- B-402807.2, August 16, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages)
- Nilson Van & Storage, Inc.
- B-403009, August 19, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 3 pages)
August 18, 2010
- The Eloret Corporation
- B-402696, B-402696.2, July 16, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages)
August 17, 2010
- East West, Inc.
- B-400325.7, B-400325.8, August 06, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages)
- Sig Sauer, Inc.
- B-402339.3, July 23, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages)
- Eggs & Bacon, Inc.
- B-402591.2, August 13, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages)
- Hardiman Remediation Services, Inc.
- B-402838, August 16, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages)
- JBlanco Enterprises, Inc.
- B-402905, August 05, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)
August 16, 2010
- Richcon Federal Contractors, Inc.
- B-403223, August 12, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 2 pages)
August 13, 2010
- DynaLantic Corporation--Reconsideration
- B-402326.3, August 10, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 2 pages)
- ITT Corporation-Electronic Systems
- B-402808, August 06, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages)
- PDL Toll
- B-402970, August 11, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 3 pages)
August 11, 2010
- Infrastructure Defense Technologies
- B-401860.2, B-401860.3, July 27, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages)
Presentations and Testimonies from Acting Comptroller General Gene L. Dodaro
Latest Comptroller General Presentations
August 25, 2010
- Challenges Facing Government and the Contracting Community
- National Association of State Procurement Officials at its 2010 Annual Conference
- GAO-10-1021CG, August 23, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 23 pages)
- Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
- The National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers
- GAO-10-954CG, August 10, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 45 pages)
August 18, 2010
- Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
- AICPA National Governmental Accounting and Auditing Update Conference
- GAO-10-955CG, August 16, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 45 pages)
July 20, 2010
- Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
- Association of Government Accountants 59th Professional Development Conference and Exposition in Orlando, Florida
- GAO-10-891CG, July 12, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 43 pages)
June 21, 2010
- Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
- NSAA Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona
- GAO-10-866CG, June 16, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 44 pages)
May 25, 2010
- Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
- 18th Biennial Forum of Government Auditors in San Antonio, Texas
- GAO-10-752CG, May 19, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 44 pages)
- Key Trends and Challenges for the Audit Community
- ALGA Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas
- GAO-10-749CG, May 18, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 43 pages)
May 13, 2010
- Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
- Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity & Efficiency in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- GAO-10-709CG, May 05, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 30 pages)
April 28, 2010
- Oversight and Accountability in a Time of Fiscal Stress
- Association of Government Accountants in Dallas, Texas
- GAO-10-653CG, April 23, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 32 pages)
- Leadership Challenges Given Today's Fiscal Realities
- Association of Government Accountants in Washington, DC
- GAO-10-652CG, April 19, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 31 pages)
April 15, 2010
- Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office before the Senate Committee on Appropriations: Legislative Branch Subcommittee
- GAO-10-574T, April 15, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 13 pages)
April 14, 2010
- U.S. Government Financial Statements: Fiscal Year 2009 Audit Highlights Financial Management Challenges and Unsustainable Long-Term Fiscal Path before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Government Management, Organization, and Procurement Subcommittee
- GAO-10-483T, April 14, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 28 pages)
March 25, 2010
- Troubled Asset Relief Program: Home Affordable Modification Program Continues to Face Implementation Challenges before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- GAO-10-556T, March 25, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 25 pages)
March 17, 2010
- Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office before the House Committee on Appropriations: Legislative Branch Subcommittee
- GAO-10-451T, March 17, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 12 pages)
January 08, 2010
- Maximizing DOD's Potential to Face New Fiscal Challenges and Strengthen Interagency Partnerships
- National Defense University in Washington D.C.
- GAO-10-359CG, January 06, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 23 pages)
November 19, 2009
- Recovery Act: Recipient Reported Jobs Data Provide Some Insight into Use of Recovery Act Funding, but Data Quality and Reporting Issues Need Attention before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- GAO-10-224T, November 19, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 17 pages)
October 22, 2009
- Maximizing DOD's Untapped Potential to Improve Business Performance
- Department of Defense Performance Breakthrough Convention in Lansdowne, Virginia
- GAO-10-184CG, October 14, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 20 pages)
October 15, 2009
- Troubled Asset Relief Program: GAO's Oversight Role
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Arlington, VA,
- GAO-10-150CG, October 01, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 21 pages)
October 14, 2009
- The Role of the U.S. Government Accountability Office
- House Democracy Partnership, Members of Parliament from Georgia, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Mongolia
- GAO-10-111CG, October 02, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 27 pages)
September 24, 2009
- Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- GAO-09-1048T, September 24, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 16 pages)
August 20, 2009
- Ensuring Accountability In a Time of Financial and Fiscal Stress
- National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers, and Treasurers
- GAO-09-952CG, August 17, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 27 pages)
- Ensuring Accountability In a Time of Financial and Fiscal Stress
- American Institute of CPAs in Washington, D.C.
- GAO-09-930CG, August 10, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 29 pages)
July 08, 2009
- Fiscal Year 2008 U.S. Government Financial Statements: Federal Government Faces New and Continuing Financial Management and Fiscal Challenges before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Government Management, Organization, and Procurement Subcommittee
- GAO-09-805T, July 08, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 34 pages)
- Recovery Act: States' and Localities' Current and Planned Uses of Funds While Facing Fiscal Stresses before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- GAO-09-831T, July 08, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 52 pages)
June 24, 2009
- Ensuring Accountability in a Time of Financial and Fiscal Stress
- Association of Government Accountants' Professional Development Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana
- GAO-09-847CG, June 23, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 32 pages)