Today's GAO Reports - July 14, 2009

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) today released the following reports and testimonies:

Reports

1. Personnel Security Clearances: An Outcome-Focused Strategy Is Needed to Guide Implementation of the Reformed Clearance Process. GAO-09-488, May 19.  Highlights

2. Coast Guard: As Deepwater Systems Integrator, Coast Guard Is Reassessing Costs and Capabilities but Lags in Applying Its Disciplined Acquisition Approach. GAO-09-682, July 14.  Highlights

Testimonies

1. VA Health Care: Preliminary Findings on VA's Provision of Health Care to Women Veterans, by Randall B. Williamson, director, health care, before the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs. GAO-09-884T, July 14.  Highlights

2. Electronic Health Records: Program Office Improvements Needed to Strengthen Management of VA and DOD Efforts to Achieve Interoperability, by Valerie C. Melvin, director, information management and human capital issues, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. GAO-09-895T, July 14.  Highlights

3. Hardrock Mining: Information on State Royalties and the Number of Abandoned Mine Sites and Hazards, by Robin M. Nazzaro, director, natural resources and environment, before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. GAO-09-854T, July 14.  Highlights

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