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Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Medical Examination of Aliens--Removal of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection From Definition of Communicable Disease of Public Health Significance
GAO-10-239R, November 17, 2009
2010 Census: Census Bureau Has Made Progress on Schedule and Operational Control Tools, but Needs to Prioritize Remaining System Requirements
GAO-10-59, November 13, 2009
Bureau of Prisons: Methods for Cost Estimation Largely Reflect Best Practices, but Quantifying Risks Would Enhance Decision Making
GAO-10-94, November 10, 2009
Millennium Challenge Corporation: MCC Has Addressed a Number of Implementation Challenges, but Needs to Improve Financial Controls and Infrastructure Planning
GAO-10-52, November 6, 2009
National Archives: Progress and Risks in Implementing its Electronic Records Archive Initiative
GAO-10-222T, November 5, 2009
Information Security: Concerted Effort Needed to Improve Federal Performance Measures
GAO-10-159T, October 29, 2009
Financial Management Systems: DHS Faces Challenges to Successfully Consolidate Its Existing Disparate Systems
GAO-10-210T, October 29, 2009
Defense Acquisitions: Rapid Acquisition of MRAP Vehicles
GAO-10-155T, October 8, 2009
Information Technology: Agencies Need to Improve the Implementation and Use of Earned Value Techniques to Help Manage Major System Acquisitions
GAO-10-2, October 8, 2009
No Child Left Behind Act: Enhancements in the Department of Education's Review Process Could Improve State Academic Assessments
GAO-09-911, September 24, 2009
Defense Acquisitions: Sound Practices Critical to Ensuring Value for the Defense Logistics Agency's Acquisitions
GAO-09-1040T, September 24, 2009
Information Security: Concerted Effort Needed to Improve Federal Performance Measures
GAO-09-617, September 14, 2009
Affordable Housing in Transit-Oriented Development: Key Practices Could Enhance Recent Collaboration Efforts between DOT-FTA and HUD
GAO-09-871, September 9, 2009
Information Technology: DOD Needs to Strengthen Management of Its Statutorily Mandated Software and System Process Improvement Efforts
GAO-09-888, September 8, 2009
Homeland Security: Actions Needed to Improve Security Practices at National Icons and Parks
GAO-09-983, August 28, 2009
Federal Contracting: Application of OMB Guidance Can Improve Use of Award Fee Contracts
GAO-09-839T, August 3, 2009
United Nations: Renovation Still Scheduled for Completion in 2013, but Risk to Its Schedule and Cost Remain
GAO-09-870R, July 30, 2009
CBP Could Improve Its Estimation of Funding Needed for New Border Patrol Agents
GAO-09-542R, June 15, 2009
Information Technology: FDA Needs to Establish Key Plans and Processes for Guiding Systems Modernization Efforts
GAO-09-523, June 2, 2009
Federal Contracting: Guidance on Award Fees Has Led to Better Practices but Is Not Consistently Applied
GAO-09-630, May 29, 2009
Financial Audit: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Funds' 2008 and 2007 Financial Statements
GAO-09-535, May 28, 2009
Best Practices: High Levels of Knowledge at Key Points Differentiate Commercial Shipbuilding from Navy Shipbuilding
GAO-09-322, May 13, 2009
Aviation Security: TSA Has Completed Key Activities Associated with Implementing Secure Flight, but Additional Actions Are Needed to Mitigate Risks
GAO-09-292, May 13, 2009
Recovery Act: GAO's Efforts to Work with the Accountability Community to Help Ensure Effective and Efficient Oversight
GAO-09-672T, May 5, 2009
Financial Literacy and Education Commission: Progress Made in Fostering Partnerships, but National Strategy Remains Largely Descriptive Rather Than Strategic
GAO-09-638T, April 29, 2009
Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office
GAO-09-587T, April 28, 2009
Defense Acquisitions: Measuring the Value of DOD's Weapon Programs Requires Starting with Realistic Baselines
GAO-09-543T, April 1, 2009
Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs
GAO-09-326SP, March 30, 2009
Private Pensions: Conflicts of Interest Can Affect Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans
GAO-09-503T, March 24, 2009
2010 Census: Communications Campaign Has Potential to Boost Participation
GAO-09-525T, March 23, 2009
Health-Care-Associated Infections In Hospitals: Continuing Leadership Needed from HHS to Prioritize Prevention Practices and Improve Data on These Infections
GAO-09-516T, March 18, 2009
Clean Coal: DOE Should Prepare a Comprehensive Analysis of the Relative Costs, Benefits, and Risks of a Range of Options for FutureGen
GAO-09-465T, March 11, 2009
Information Technology: Census Bureau Testing of 2010 Decennial Systems Can Be Strengthened
GAO-09-262, March 5, 2009
NASA: Projects Need More Disciplined Oversight and Management to Address Key Challenges
GAO-09-436T, March 5, 2009
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: GAO's Role in Helping to Ensure Accountability and Transparency
GAO-09-453T, March 5, 2009
Information Technology: Census Bureau Testing of 2010 Decennial Systems Can Be Strengthened
GAO-09-414T, March 5, 2009
Information Technology: Census Bureau Needs to Strengthen Testing of 2010 Decennial Systems
GAO-09-413T, March 5, 2009
GAO Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide: Best Practices for Developing and Managing Capital Program Costs
GAO-09-3SP, March 2, 2009
"How Much Will This Program Really Cost?" GAO Issues First-of-Its-Kind Cost Estimating Guide to Answer Such Questions
A87669, March 2, 2009
Securities and Exchange Commission: Amendments to Rules for Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations
GAO-09-378R, February 23, 2009
Government Printing Office: Issues Faced in Obtaining a New Facility
GAO-09-392R, February 20, 2009
Clean Coal: DOE's Decision to Restructure FutureGen Should Be Based on a Comprehensive Analysis of Costs, Benefits, and Risks
GAO-09-248, February 13, 2009
Transportation Research: The Department of Transportation Has Made Progress in Coordinating and Reviewing Its Research Activities
GAO-09-361T, February 12, 2009
Military Training: Navy and Air Force Need to More Fully Apply Best Practices to Enhance Development and Management of Combat Skills Training
GAO-09-220R, January 28, 2009
Foreign Assistance: State Department Foreign Aid Information Systems Have Improved Change Management Practices but Do Not Follow Risk Management Best Practices
GAO-09-52R, November 21, 2008
Health Information Technology: More Detailed Plans Needed for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Redesigned BioSense Program
GAO-09-100, November 20, 2008
Information Technology: Management Improvements Needed on the Department of Homeland Security's Next Generation Information Sharing System
GAO-09-40, October 8, 2008
Small Business Administration: Opportunities Exist to Build on Leadership's Efforts to Improve Agency Performance and Employee Morale
GAO-08-995, September 24, 2008
Information Technology: Treasury Needs to Better Define and Implement Its Earned Value Management Policy
GAO-08-951, September 22, 2008
Elections: Federal Program for Certifying Voting Systems Needs to Be Further Defined, Fully Implemented, and Expanded
GAO-08-814, September 16, 2008
Diversity at GAO: Sustained Attention Needed to Build on Gains in SES and Managers
GAO-08-1156T, September 16, 2008
Defense Budget: Independent Review Is Needed to Ensure DOD's Use of Cost Estimating Tool for Contingency Operations Follows Best Practices
GAO-08-982, September 15, 2008
Information Technology: SSA Has Taken Key Steps for Managing Its Investments, but Needs to Strengthen Oversight and Fully Define Policies and Procedures
GAO-08-1020, September 12, 2008
Secure Border Initiative: DHS Needs to Address Significant Risks in Delivering Key Technology Investment
GAO-08-1148T, September 10, 2008
Diversity at GAO: Sustained Attention Needed to Build on Gains in SES and Managers
GAO-08-1098, September 10, 2008
DOD Business Transformation: Air Force's Current Approach Increases Risk That Asset Visibility Goals and Transformation Priorities Will Not Be Achieved
GAO-08-866, August 8, 2008
Information Technology: Agencies Need to Establish Comprehensive Policies to Address Changes to Projects' Cost, Schedule, and Performance Goals
GAO-08-925, July 31, 2008
Long-Term Care Insurance: State Oversight of Rate Setting and Claims Settlement Practices
GAO-08-1016T, July 24, 2008
Private Pensions: GAO Survey of 401(k) Plan Sponsor Practices (GAO-08-870SP, July 2008), an E-supplement to GAO-08-774
GAO-08-870SP, July 16, 2008
Private Pensions: Fulfilling Fiduciary Obligations Can Present Challenges for 401(k) Plan Sponsors
GAO-08-774, July 16, 2008
Long-Term Care Insurance: Oversight of Rate Setting and Claims Settlement Practices
GAO-08-712, June 30, 2008
Telecommunications: Agencies Are Generally Following Sound Transition Planning Practices, and GSA Is Taking Action to Resolve Challenges
GAO-08-759, June 27, 2008
Federal Real Property: Corps of Engineers Needs to Improve the Reliability of Its Real Property Disposal Data
GAO-08-349, May 9, 2008
Defense Acquisitions: Results of Annual Assessment of DOD Weapon Programs
GAO-08-674T, April 29, 2008
Health-Care-Associated Infections in Hospitals: Leadership Needed from HHS to Prioritize Prevention Practices and Improve Data on These Infections
GAO-08-673T, April 16, 2008
Health-Care-Associated Infections in Hospitals: Leadership Needed from HHS to Prioritize Prevention Practices and Improve Data on These Infections
GAO-08-283, March 31, 2008
Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs
GAO-08-467SP, March 31, 2008
Best Practices: Increased Focus on Requirements and Oversight Needed to Improve DOD's Acquisition Environment and Weapon System Quality
GAO-08-294, February 1, 2008
Business Systems Modernization: Department of the Navy Needs to Establish Management Structure and Fully Define Policies and Procedures for Institutionally Managing Investments
GAO-08-53, October 31, 2007
Information Technology: FBI Following a Number of Key Acquisition Practices on New Case Management System but Improvements Still Needed
GAO-07-912, July 31, 2007
2010 Census: Diversity in Human Capital, Outreach Efforts Can Benefit the 2010 Census
GAO-07-1132T, July 26, 2007
Defense Acquisitions: Realistic Business Cases Needed to Execute Navy Shipbuilding Programs
GAO-07-943T, July 24, 2007
USCIS Transformation: Improvements to Performance, Human Capital, and Information Technology Management Needed as Modernization Proceeds
GAO-07-1013R, July 17, 2007
Cost Assessment Guide: Best Practices for Estimating and Managing Program Costs--Exposure Draft
GAO-07-1134SP, July 2, 2007
Defense Logistics: Efforts to Improve Distribution and Supply Support for Joint Military Operations Could Benefit from a Coordinated Management Approach
GAO-07-807, June 29, 2007
Homeland Security: Transforming Departmentwide Financial Management Systems Remains a Challenge
GAO-07-1041T, June 28, 2007
Homeland Security: Departmentwide Integrated Financial Management Systems Remain a Challenge
GAO-07-536, June 21, 2007
United Nations Organizations: Oversight and Accountability Could Be Strengthened by Further Instituting International Best Practices
GAO-07-597, June 18, 2007
Business Systems Modernization: DOD Needs to Fully Define Policies and Procedures for Institutionally Managing Investments
GAO-07-538, May 11, 2007
Defense Acquisitions: Improved Management and Oversight Needed to Better Control DOD's Acquisition of Services
GAO-07-832T, May 10, 2007
Defense Transportation: DOD Has Taken Actions to Incorporate Lessons Learned in Transforming Its Freight Distribution System
GAO-07-675R, May 8, 2007
Information Technology: DHS Needs to Fully Define and Implement Policies and Procedures for Effectively Managing Investments
GAO-07-424, April 27, 2007
Space Acquisitions: Actions Needed to Expand and Sustain Use of Best Practices
GAO-07-730T, April 19, 2007
Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs
GAO-07-406SP, March 30, 2007
Best Practices: An Integrated Portfolio Management Approach to Weapon System Investments Could Improve DOD's Acquisition Outcomes
GAO-07-388, March 30, 2007
Defense Acquisitions: Issues Concerning Airlift and Tanker Programs
GAO-07-566T, March 7, 2007
United Nations: Renovation Planning Follows Industry Practices, but Procurement and Oversight Could Present Challenges
GAO-07-31, November 16, 2006
Best Practices: Stronger Practices Needed to Improve DOD Technology Transition Processes
GAO-06-883, September 14, 2006
National Transportation Safety Board: Preliminary Observations on the Value of Comprehensive Planning, and Greater Use of Leading Practices and the Training Academy
GAO-06-801T, May 24, 2006
2010 Census: Census Bureau Generally Follows Selected Leading Acquisition Planning Practices, but Continued Management Attention Is Needed to Help Ensure Success
GAO-06-277, May 18, 2006
Hurricane Katrina: Improving Federal Contracting Practices in Disaster Recovery Operations
GAO-06-714T, May 4, 2006
Space Acquisitions: Improvements Needed in Space Systems Acquisitions and Keys to Achieving Them
GAO-06-626T, April 6, 2006
Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Major Weapon Programs
GAO-06-391, March 31, 2006
Financial Management Systems: DHS Has an Opportunity to Incorporate Best Practices in Modernization Efforts
GAO-06-553T, March 29, 2006
DOD Systems Modernization: Planned Investment in the Naval Tactical Command Support System Needs to be Reassessed
GAO-06-215, December 5, 2005
Survey on Program Manager Effectiveness
GAO-06-112SP, November 30, 2005
Best Practices: Better Support of Weapon System Program Managers Needed to Improve Outcomes
GAO-06-110, November 30, 2005
Results-Oriented Government: Practices That Can Help Enhance and Sustain Collaboration among Federal Agencies
GAO-06-15, October 21, 2005
DOD Business Systems Modernization: Navy ERP Adherence to Best Business Practices Critical to Avoid Past Failures
GAO-05-858, September 29, 2005
Managing For Results: Enhancing Agency Use of Performance Information for Management Decision Making
GAO-05-927, September 9, 2005
Information Technology: FBI Is Taking Steps to Develop an Enterprise Architecture, but Much Remains to Be Accomplished
GAO-05-363, September 9, 2005
Federal Aviation Administration: Stronger Architecture Program Needed to Guide Systems Modernization Efforts
GAO-05-266, April 29, 2005
Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Major Weapon Programs
GAO-05-301, March 31, 2005
Federal-Aid Highways: FHWA Needs a Comprehensive Approach to Improving Project Oversight
GAO-05-173, January 31, 2005
Diversity Management: Expert-Identified Leading Practices and Agency Examples
GAO-05-90, January 14, 2005
Port Security: Better Planning Needed to Develop and Operate Maritime Worker Identification Card Program
GAO-05-106, December 10, 2004
Air Traffic Control: FAA's Acquisition Management Has Improved, but Policies and Oversight Need Strengthening to Help Ensure Results
GAO-05-23, November 12, 2004
Informing Our Nation: Improving How to Understand and Assess the USA's Position and Progress
GAO-05-1, November 10, 2004
Foreign Military Sales: DOD Needs to Take Additional Actions to Prevent Unauthorized Shipments of Spare Parts
GAO-05-17, November 9, 2004
Best Practices: Using Spend Analysis to Help Agencies Take a More Strategic Approach to Procurement
GAO-04-870, September 16, 2004
Intelligence Reform: Human Capital Considerations Critical to 9/11 Commission's Proposed Reforms
GAO-04-1084T, September 14, 2004
Information Technology: Foundational Steps Being Taken to Make Needed FBI Systems Modernization Management Improvements
GAO-04-842, September 10, 2004
Posthearing Questions Related to Assessing Progress in Human Capital Management
GAO-04-1072R, September 3, 2004
Defense Acquisitions: Challenges Facing the DD(X) Destroyer Program
GAO-04-973, September 3, 2004
Defense Management: Opportunities to Enhance the Implementation of Performance-Based Logistics
GAO-04-715, August 16, 2004
Information Technology: DOD's Acquisition Policies and Guidance Need to Incorporate Additional Best Practices and Controls
GAO-04-722, July 30, 2004
Information Technology: Training Can Be Enhanced by Greater Use of Leading Practices
GAO-04-791, June 24, 2004
Small Business Administration: New Service for Lender Oversight Reflects Some Best Practices, but Strategy for Use Lags Behind
GAO-04-610, June 8, 2004
DOD Business Systems Modernization: Limited Progress in Development of Business Enterprise Architecture and Oversight of Information Technology Investments
GAO-04-731R, May 17, 2004
Additional Posthearing Questions Related to Proposed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Human Capital Regulations
GAO-04-617R, April 30, 2004
Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Major Weapon Programs
GAO-04-248, March 31, 2004
Information Technology Investment Management: A Framework for Assessing and Improving Process Maturity
GAO-04-394G, March 1, 2004
Intercity Passenger Rail: Amtrak's Management of Northeast Corridor Improvements Demonstrates Need for Applying Best Practices
GAO-04-94, February 27, 2004
Tax Administration: IRS Issued Advanced Child Tax Credit Payments on Time but Should Study Lessons Learned
GAO-04-372, February 17, 2004
Human Capital: Selected Agencies' Experiences and Lessons Learned in Designing Training and Development Programs
GAO-04-291, January 30, 2004
Best Practices: Using A Knowledge-Based Approach To Improve Weapon Acquisition
GAO-04-386SP, January 1, 2004
Best Practices: Highlights of the Knowledge-Based Approach Used to Improve Weapon Acquisition
GAO-04-392SP, January 1, 2004
Microenterprise Development: USAID's Program Has Met Some Goals; Annual Reporting Has Limitations
GAO-04-171, November 17, 2003
Defense Acquisitions: DOD's Revised Policy Emphasizes Best Practices, but More Controls Are Needed
GAO-04-53, November 10, 2003
Electronic Government: Potential Exists for Enhancing Collaboration on Four Initiatives
GAO-04-6, October 10, 2003
Human Capital: Succession Planning and Management Is Critical Driver of Organizational Transformation
GAO-04-127T, October 1, 2003
Information Technology: FBI Needs an Enterprise Architecture to Guide Its Modernization Activities
GAO-03-959, September 25, 2003
Human Capital: Insights for U.S. Agencies from Other Countries' Succession Planning and Management Initiatives
GAO-03-914, September 15, 2003
Bureau of Land Management: Plan Needed to Sustain Progress in Establishing IT Investment Management Capabilities
GAO-03-1025, September 12, 2003
Contract Management: High-Level Attention Needed to Transform DOD Services Acquisition
GAO-03-935, September 10, 2003
Military Education: DOD Needs to Align Academy Preparatory Schools' Mission Statements with Overall Guidance and Establish Performance Goals
GAO-03-1017, September 10, 2003
Foreign Affairs: Effective Stewardship of Resources Essential to Efficient Operations at State Department, USAID
GAO-03-1009T, September 4, 2003
Grants Management: EPA Needs to Strengthen Efforts to Address Persistent Challenges
GAO-03-846, August 29, 2003
Information Technology: Executive office for U.S. Attorneys Needs to Institutionalize Key IT Management Disciplines
GAO-03-751, July 25, 2003
Depot Maintenance: Key Unresolved Issues Affect the Army Depot System's Viability
GAO-03-682, July 7, 2003
Results-Oriented Cultures: Implementation Steps to Assist Mergers and Organizational Transformations
GAO-03-669, July 2, 2003
Competitive Sourcing: Implementation Will Be Key to Success of New Circular A-76
GAO-03-943T, June 26, 2003
Workforce Investment Act: One-Stop Centers Implemented Strategies to Strengthen Services and Partnerships, but More Research and Information Sharing is Needed
GAO-03-725, June 18, 2003
Best Practices: Improved Knowledge of DOD Service Contracts Could Reveal Significant Savings
GAO-03-661, June 9, 2003
Humanitarian Assistance: Protecting Refugee Women and Girls Remains a Significant Challenge
GAO-03-663, May 23, 2003
Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Major Weapon Programs
GAO-03-476, May 15, 2003
DOD Civilian Personnel: Improved Strategic Planning Needed to Help Ensure Viability of DOD's Civilian Industrial Workforce
GAO-03-472, April 30, 2003
Business Modernization: Improvements Needed in Management of NASA's Integrated Financial Management Program
GAO-03-507, April 30, 2003
Information Technology: DOD Needs to Leverage Lessons Learned from Its Outsourcing Projects
GAO-03-371, April 25, 2003
Best Practices: Better Acquisition Outcomes Are Possible If DOD Can Apply Lessons from F/A-22 Program
GAO-03-645T, April 11, 2003
Human Capital: Selected Agency Actions to Integrate Human Capital Approaches to Attain Mission Results
GAO-03-446, April 11, 2003
Highway Research: DOT's Actions to Implement Best Practices for Setting Research Agendas and Evaluating Outcomes
GAO-03-640T, April 10, 2003
Depot Maintenance: Public-Private Partnerships Have Increased, but Long-Term Growth and Results Are Uncertain
GAO-03-423, April 10, 2003
Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Request: U.S. General Accounting Office
GAO-03-622T, April 9, 2003
Overseas Presence: Rightsizing Framework Can Be Applied at U.S. Diplomatic Posts in Developing Countries
GAO-03-396, April 7, 2003
Information Technology: A Framework for Assessing and Improving Enterprise Architecture Management (Version 1.1)
GAO-03-584G, April 1, 2003
Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Request: U.S. General Accounting Office
GAO-03-580T, March 27, 2003
Sourcing and Acquisition: Challenges Facing the Department of Defense
GAO-03-574T, March 19, 2003
Customs Service Modernization: Automated Commercial Environment Progressing, but Further Acquisition Management Improvements Needed
GAO-03-406, February 28, 2003
Best Practices: Setting Requirements Differently Could Reduce Weapon Systems' Total Ownership Costs
GAO-03-57, February 11, 2003
Human Capital Management: FAA's Reform Effort Requires a More Strategic Approach
GAO-03-156, February 3, 2003
Federal Student Aid: Progress in Integrating Pell Grant and Direct Loan Systems and Processes, but Critical Work Remains
GAO-03-241, December 31, 2002
Results-Oriented Management: Agency Crosscutting Actions and Plans in Border Control, Flood Mitigation and Insurance, Wetlands, and Wildland Fire Management
GAO-03-321, December 20, 2002
September 11: More Effective Collaboration Could Enhance Charitable Organizations' Contributions in Disasters
GAO-03-259, December 19, 2002
Lessons Learned From Electricity Restructuring: Transition to Competitive Markets Underway, but Full Benefits Will Take Time and Effort to Achieve
GAO-03-271, December 17, 2002
Contract Management: Government Faces Challenges in Gathering Socioeconomic Data on Purchase Card Merchants
GAO-03-56, December 13, 2002
Electronic Government: Selection and Implementation of the Office of Management and Budget's 24 Initiatives
GAO-03-229, November 22, 2002
Highlights of a GAO Forum: Mergers and Transformation: Lessons Learned for a Department of Homeland Security and Other Federal Agencies
GAO-03-293SP, November 14, 2002
2000 Census: Lessons Learned for Planning a More Cost-Effective 2010 Census
GAO-03-40, October 31, 2002
United States Postal Service: Opportunities to Strengthen IT Investment Management Capabilities
GAO-03-3, October 15, 2002
Oregon Inlet Jetty Project: Environmental and Economic Concerns Need to Be Resolved
GAO-02-803, September 30, 2002
Results-Oriented Cultures: Using Balanced Expectations to Manage Senior Executive Performance
GAO-02-966, September 27, 2002
Information Technology: Greater Use of Best Practices Can Reduce Risks in Acquiring Defense Health Care System
GAO-02-345, September 26, 2002
Chemical Weapons: Lessons Learned Program Generally Effective but Could Be Improved and Expanded
GAO-02-890, September 10, 2002
September 11: Interim Report on the Response of Charities
GAO-02-1037, September 3, 2002
Results-Oriented Cultures: Insights for U.S. Agencies from Other Countries' Performance Management Initiatives
GAO-02-862, August 2, 2002
Best Practices: Capturing Design and Manufacturing Knowledge Early Improves Acquisition Outcomes
GAO-02-701, July 15, 2002
Internal Revenue Service: Improving Adequacy of Information Systems Budget Justification
GAO-02-704, June 28, 2002
Defense Space Activities: Status of Reorganization
GAO-02-772R, June 26, 2002
DOD Management: Examples of Inefficient and Ineffective Business Processes
GAO-02-873T, June 25, 2002
Medicare: Challenges Remain in Setting Payments for Medical Equipment and Supplies and Covered Drugs
GAO-02-833T, June 12, 2002
Research and Development: Lessons Learned from Previous Research Could Benefit FreedomCAR Initiative
GAO-02-810T, June 6, 2002
Highway Research: Systematic Selection and Evaluation Processes Needed for Research Program
GAO-02-573, May 24, 2002
Prescription Drugs: State Monitoring Programs Provide Useful Tool to Reduce Diversion
GAO-02-634, May 17, 2002
Tax Administration: Continued Progress Modernizing IRS Depends on Managing Risks
GAO-02-715T, May 14, 2002
Overseas Presence: Observations on a Rightsizing Framework
GAO-02-659T, May 1, 2002
Performance Reporting: Few Agencies Reported on the Completeness and Reliability of Performance Data
GAO-02-372, April 26, 2002
Architect of the Capitol: Management and Accountability Framework Needed to Lead and Execute Change
GAO-02-632T, April 17, 2002
Desktop Outsourcing: Positive Results Reported, but Analyses Could Be Strengthened
GAO-02-329, March 29, 2002
DOD Financial Management: Integrated Approach, Accountability, Transparency, and Incentives Are Keys to Effective Reform
GAO-02-537T, March 20, 2002
Information Technology: Defense Information Systems Agency Can Improve Investment Planning and Management Controls
GAO-02-50, March 15, 2002
DOD Financial Management: Integrated Approach, Accountability, Transparency, and Incentives Are Keys to Effective Reform
GAO-02-497T, March 6, 2002
Executive Guide: Best Practices in Achieving Consistent, Accurate Physical Counts of Inventory and Related Property
GAO-02-447G, March 1, 2002
Contract Management: Answers to Hearing Questions Regarding the Service Acquisition Reform Act
GAO-02-503R, March 1, 2002
Farm Credit Administration: Safety and Soundness Oversight of the Farm Credit System
GAO-02-324R, February 28, 2002
Defense Logistics: Opportunities to Improve the Army's and Navy's Decision-making Process for Weapons Systems Support
GAO-02-306, February 28, 2002
Defense Acquisition: DOD Faces Challenges in Implementing Best Practices
GAO-02-469T, February 27, 2002
Managing For Results: Next Steps to Improve the Federal Government's Management and Performance
GAO-02-439T, February 15, 2002
2000 Census: Best Practices and Lessons Learned for More Cost-Effective Nonresponse Follow-up
GAO-02-196, February 11, 2002
Drug Control: Efforts to Develop Alternatives to Cultivating Illicit Crops in Colombia Have Made Little Progress and Face Serious Obstacles
GAO-02-291, February 8, 2002
Defense Management: Industry Practices Can Help Military Exchanges Better Assure That Their Goods Are Not Made by Child or Forced Labor
GAO-02-256, January 31, 2002
NASA: Better Mechanisms Needed for Sharing Lessons Learned
GAO-02-195, January 30, 2002
Best Practices: Taking a Strategic Approach Could Improve DOD's Acquisition of Services
GAO-02-230, January 18, 2002
Information Technology: Leading Commercial Practices for Outsourcing of Services
GAO-02-214, November 30, 2001
Debt Management: Insights and Tools From Selected Nations
GAO-02-14, November 21, 2001
Military Transformation: Army Has a Comprehensive Plan for Managing Its Transformation but Faces Major Challenges
GAO-02-96, November 16, 2001
Joint Strike Fighter Acquisition: Mature Critical Technologies Needed to Reduce Risks
GAO-02-39, October 19, 2001
Information Sharing: Practices That Can Benefit Critical Infrastructure Protection
GAO-02-24, October 15, 2001
Strategies to Manage Improper Payments: Learning From Public and Private Sector Organizations
GAO-02-69G, October 1, 2001
Human Capital: Practices That Empowered and Involved Employees
GAO-01-1070, September 14, 2001
Defense Logistics: Air Force Lacks Data to Assess Contractor Logistics Support Approaches
GAO-01-618, September 7, 2001
VA Health Care: More National Action Needed to Reduce Waiting Times, but Some Clinics Have Made Progress
GAO-01-953, August 31, 2001
2000 Census: Review of Partnership Program Highlights Best Practices for Future Operations
GAO-01-579, August 20, 2001
Residential Energy Assistance: Effectiveness of Demonstration Program as Yet Undetermined
GAO-01-723, August 17, 2001
Defense Acquisitions: Actions to Improve Navy SPAWAR Low-Rate Initial Production Decisions
GAO-01-735, August 7, 2001
Mass Transit: Many Management Successes at WMATA, but Capital Planning Could Be Enhanced
GAO-01-744, July 3, 2001
Executive Guide: Best Practices in Achieving Consistent, Accurate Physical Counts of Inventory and Related Property
GAO-01-763G, July 1, 2001
Defense Acquisition: Comanche Program Objectives Need to Be Revised to More Achievable Levels
GAO-01-450, June 7, 2001
Defense Acquisition: Army Transformation Faces Weapon Systems Challenges
GAO-01-311, May 21, 2001
Information Technology: Architecture Needed to Guide Modernization of DOD's Financial Operations
GAO-01-525, May 17, 2001
Best Practices: DOD Teaming Practices Not Achieving Potential Results
GAO-01-510, April 10, 2001
DOD Information Technology: Software and Systems Process Improvement Programs Vary in Use of Best Practices
GAO-01-116, March 30, 2001
Restructuring of the District of Columbia Department of Public Works' Division of Transportation
GAO-01-347R, March 16, 2001
Best Practices: Better Matching of Needs and Resources Will Lead to Better Weapon System Outcomes
GAO-01-288, March 8, 2001
Defense Acquisitions: Readiness of the Marine Corps' V-22 Aircraft for Full-Rate Production
GAO-01-369R, February 20, 2001
Regulatory Management: Communication About Technology-Based Innovations Can Be Improved
GAO-01-232, February 12, 2001
Executive Guide: Maximizing the Success of Chief Information Officers: Learning From Leading Organizations
GAO-01-376G, February 1, 2001
Determining Performance and Accountability Challenges and High Risks
GAO-01-159SP, November 1, 2000
Managing for Results: Emerging Benefits From Selected Agencies' Use of Performance Agreements
GAO-01-115, October 30, 2000
Program Evaluation: Studies Helped Agencies Measure or Explain Program Performance
GGD-00-204, September 29, 2000
Year 2000 Computing Challenge: Lessons Learned Can Be Applied to Other Management Challenges
AIMD-00-290, September 12, 2000
Human Capital: A Self-Assessment Checklist for Agency Leaders
OCG-00-14G, September 1, 2000
Customer Service: Human Capital Management at Selected Public and Private Call Centers
GGD-00-161, August 22, 2000
Best Practices: A More Constructive Test Approach Is Key to Better Weapon System Outcomes
NSIAD-00-199, July 31, 2000
Department of Defense: Implications of Financial Management Issues
T-AIMD/NSIAD-00-264, July 20, 2000
Federal Facilities Council's Report on the Role of Facility Design Reviews in Facilities Construction
GGD-00-172R, July 11, 2000
Electronic Signature: Sanction of the Department of State's System
AIMD-00-227R, July 10, 2000
Federal Rulemaking: Agencies' Use of Information Technology to Facilitate Public Participation
GGD-00-135R, June 30, 2000
Defense Software: Review of Defense Report on Software Development Best Practices
AIMD-00-209R, June 15, 2000
Information Technology Management: SBA Needs to Establish Policies and Procedures for Key IT Processes
AIMD-00-170, May 31, 2000
Defense Acquisitions: Decisions on the Joint Strike Fighter Will Be Critical for Acquisition Reform
T-NSIAD-00-173, May 10, 2000
IRS Modernization: Long-term Effort Under Way, but Significant Challenges Remain
T-GGD/AIMD-00-154, May 3, 2000
Information Technology Investment Management: A Framework for Assessing and Improving Process Maturity (Exposure Draft)
AIMD-10.1.23, May 1, 2000
Information Technology Investment Management: An Overview of GAO's Assessment Framework (Exposure Draft)
AIMD-00-155, May 1, 2000
Welfare Reform: Improving State Automated Systems Requires Coordinated Federal Effort
HEHS-00-48, April 27, 2000
Defense Acquisition: Employing Best Practices Can Shape Better Weapon System Decisions
T-NSIAD-00-137, April 26, 2000
Veterans' Benefits: Promising Claims-Processing Practices Need to Be Evaluated
HEHS-00-65, April 7, 2000
Executive Guide: Creating Value Through World-class Financial Management
AIMD-00-134, April 1, 2000
VA Systems Security: Information System Controls at the New Mexico VA Health Care System
AIMD-00-88R, March 24, 2000
Health Care Access: Programs for Underserved Populations Could Be Improved
T-HEHS-00-81, March 23, 2000
Community Health Centers: Adapting to Changing Health Care Environment Key to Continued Success
HEHS-00-39, March 10, 2000
Medicaid Managed Care: Challenges in Implementing Safeguards for Children With Special Needs
HEHS-00-37, March 3, 2000
U.S. Infrastructure: Funding Trends and Opportunities to Improve Investment Decisions
RCED/AIMD-00-35, February 7, 2000
Human Capital: Key Principles From Nine Private Sector Organizations
GGD-00-28, January 31, 2000
Defense Inventory: Opportunities Exist to Expand the Use of Defense Logistics Agency Best Practices
NSIAD-00-30, January 26, 2000
Defense Inventory: Improved Management Framework Needed to Guide Air Force Best Practice Initiatives
NSIAD-00-2, November 18, 1999
Information Security Risk Assessment: Practices of Leading Organizations
AIMD-00-33, November 1, 1999
Managing for Results: Strengthening Regulatory Agencies' Performance Management Practices
GGD-00-10, October 28, 1999
Defense Inventory: Improved Management Framework Needed to Guide Navy Best Practice Initiatives
NSIAD-00-1, October 21, 1999
Management Reform: Elements of Successful Improvement Initiatives
T-GGD-00-26, October 15, 1999
Reported Medicaid Year 2000 Readiness
AIMD-00-22R, October 5, 1999
Certification Requirements: New Guidance Should Encourage Transparency in Agency Decisionmaking
GGD-99-170, September 24, 1999
Defense Inventory: Improved Management Framework Needed to Guide Army Best Practice Initiatives
NSIAD-99-217, September 14, 1999
Medicaid Enrollment: Amid Declines, State Efforts to Ensure Coverage After Welfare Reform Vary
HEHS-99-163, September 10, 1999
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: DOD's Demonstration Approach Has Improved Project Outcomes
NSIAD-99-33, August 30, 1999
Best Practices: DOD Training Can Do More to Help Weapon System Programs Implement Best Practices
NSIAD-99-206, August 16, 1999
Anti-Car Theft Act: Issues Concerning Additional Federal Funding of Vehicle Title System
GGD-99-132, August 13, 1999
Best Practices: Better Management of Technology Development Can Improve Weapon System Outcomes
NSIAD-99-162, July 30, 1999
Performance Plans: Selected Approaches for Verification and Validation of Agency Performance Information
GGD-99-139, July 30, 1999
USDA Information Security: Weaknesses at National Finance Center Increase Risk of Fraud, Misuse, and Improper Disclosure
AIMD-99-227, July 30, 1999
Indian Trust Funds: Challenges Facing Interior's Implementation of New Trust Asset and Accounting Management System
T-AIMD-99-238, July 14, 1999
Medicare Contractors: Despite Its Efforts, HCFA Cannot Ensure Their Effectiveness or Integrity
HEHS-99-115, July 14, 1999
Food Stamp Program: Households Collect Benefits for Persons Disqualified for Intentional Program Violations
RCED-99-180, July 8, 1999
Dietary Supplements: Uncertainties in Analyses Underlying FDA's Proposed Rule on Ephedrine Alkaloids
HEHS/GGD-99-90, July 2, 1999
Recovery Auditing: Reducing Overpayments, Achieving Accountability, and the Government Waste Corrections Act of 1999
T-NSIAD-99-213, June 29, 1999
Defense Transportation: Plan Needed for Evaluating the Navy Personal Property Pilot
NSIAD-99-138, June 23, 1999
GSA's Effort to Develop Year 2000 Business Continuity and Contingency Plans for Telecommunications Systems
AIMD-99-201R, June 16, 1999
Tax Systems Modernization: Results of Review of IRS' Initial Expenditure Plan
AIMD/GGD-99-206, June 15, 1999
U.S. Postal Service: Subcommittee Questions Concerning Year 2000 Challenges Facing the Service
AIMD-99-150R, April 23, 1999
Information Security: The Melissa Computer Virus Demonstrates Urgent Need for Stronger Protection Over Systems and Sensitive Data
T-AIMD-99-146, April 15, 1999
Defense Acquisition: Best Commercial Practices Can Improve Program Outcomes
T-NSIAD-99-116, March 17, 1999
SSA Disability Redesign: Actions Needed to Enhance Future Progress
HEHS-99-25, March 12, 1999
Gender Issues: Medical Support for Female Soldiers Deployed to Bosnia
NSIAD-99-58, March 10, 1999
Defense Health Care: Need for Top-to-Bottom Redesign of Pharmacy Programs
T-HEHS-99-75, March 10, 1999
State Department: Major Management Challenges and Program Risks
T-NSIAD/AIMD-99-99, March 4, 1999
Agency Performance Plans: Examples of Practices That Can Improve Usefulness to Decisionmakers
GGD/AIMD-99-69, February 26, 1999
HUD Information Systems: Improved Management Practices Needed to Control Integration Cost and Schedule
AIMD-99-25, December 18, 1998
Managing for Results: Measuring Program Results That Are Under Limited Federal Control
GGD-99-16, December 11, 1998
Executive Guide: Leading Practices in Capital Decision-Making
AIMD-99-32, December 1, 1998
Year 2000 Computing Crisis: A Testing Guide
AIMD-10.1.21, November 1, 1998
Financial Management: Comparison of the Arthur Andersen Study and the Ernst and Young Financial Audit of the National Institutes of Health
AIMD-99-9R, October 2, 1998
Department of State IRM: Modernization Program at Risk Absent Full Implementation of Key Best Practices
NSIAD-98-242, September 29, 1998
HIV/AIDS: Observations on USAID and U.N. Prevention Efforts
T-NSIAD-98-232, September 16, 1998
Year 2000 Computing Crisis: Business Continuity and Contingency Planning
AIMD-10.1.19, August 1, 1998
State Department: Options for Reducing Overseas Housing and Furniture Costs
NSIAD-98-128, July 31, 1998
Defense Health Care: Fully Integrated Pharmacy System Would Improve Service and Cost-Effectiveness
HEHS-98-176, June 12, 1998
Tax Administration: Increasing EFT Usage for Installment Agreements Could Benefit IRS
GGD-98-112, June 10, 1998
Executive Guide: Information Security Management--Learning From Leading Organizations
AIMD-98-68, May 1, 1998
Defense Health Care: Operational Difficulties and System Uncertainties Pose Continuing Challenges for TRICARE
HEHS-98-136R, April 10, 1998
The Results Act: An Evaluator's Guide to Assessing Agency Annual Performance Plans
GGD-10.1.20, April 1, 1998
HUD Management: Information on HUD's 2020 Management Reform Plan
RCED-98-86, March 20, 1998
Defense Acquisition: Improved Program Outcomes Are Possible
T-NSIAD-98-123, March 18, 1998
Best Practices: DOD Can Help Suppliers Contribute More to Weapon System Programs
NSIAD-98-87, March 17, 1998
Defense Management: Challenges Facing DOD in Implementing Defense Reform Initiatives
T-NSIAD/AIMD-98-122, March 13, 1998
Executive Guide: Measuring Performance and Demonstrating Results of Information Technology Investments
AIMD-98-89, March 1, 1998
Inventory Management: DOD Can Build on Progress by Using Best Practices for Reparable Parts
NSIAD-98-97, February 27, 1998
Best Practices: Successful Application to Weapon Acquisitions Requires Changes in DOD's Environment
NSIAD-98-56, February 24, 1998
Managing for Results: Experiences of Selected Credit Programs
GGD-98-41, February 19, 1998
Child Nutrition Programs: Reauthorization Issues
RCED-98-81R, February 13, 1998
Agencies' Annual Performance Plans Under the Results Act: An Assessment Guide to Facilitate Congressional Decisionmaking
GGD/AIMD-10.1.18, February 1, 1998
Defense Inventory Management: Expanding Use of Best Practices for Hardware Items Can Reduce Logistics Costs
NSIAD-98-47, January 20, 1998
Best Practices: Elements Critical to Successfully Reducing Unneeded RDT&E Infrastructure
NSIAD/RCED-98-23, January 8, 1998
State Department: Using Best Practices to Relocate Employees Could Reduce Costs and Improve Service
NSIAD-98-19, October 17, 1997
Year 2000 Computing Crisis: An Assessment Guide
AIMD-10.1.14, September 1, 1997
Superfund: Integrated Site Assessments May Expedite Cleanups
RCED-97-181, July 24, 1997
Inventory Management: Greater Use of Best Practices Could Reduce DOD's Logistics Costs
T-NSIAD-97-214, July 24, 1997
Internal Revenue Service: Issues Affecting IRS' Private Debt Collection Pilot
GGD-97-129R, July 18, 1997
The Results Act: Observations on VA's June 1997 Draft Strategic Plan
HEHS-97-174R, July 11, 1997
State Department: Provision of Residential Furniture Inconsistent With Best Practices
NSIAD-97-173R, June 10, 1997
School Meal Programs: Sharing Information on Best Practices May Improve Programs' Operations
RCED-97-126, May 21, 1997
Major Acquisitions: Significant Changes Underway in DOD's Earned Value Management Process
NSIAD-97-108, May 5, 1997
Agencies' Strategic Plans Under GPRA: Key Questions to Facilitate Congressional Review (Version 1)
GGD-10.1.16, May 1, 1997
Inventory Management: The Army Could Reduce Logistics Costs for Aviation Parts by Adopting Best Practices
NSIAD-97-82, April 15, 1997
Business Process Reengineering Assessment Guide--Version 3
AIMD-10.1.15, April 1, 1997
Defense Inventory Management: Problems, Progress, and Additional Actions Needed
T-NSIAD-97-109, March 20, 1997
Hispanic Employment: Best Practices Used by Selected Agencies and Companies
GGD-97-46R, March 10, 1997
Managing For Results: Enhancing the Usefulness of GPRA Consultations Between the Executive Branch and Congress
T-GGD-97-56, March 10, 1997
Assessing Risks and Returns: A Guide for Evaluating Federal Agencies' IT Investment Decision-making
AIMD-10.1.13, February 3, 1997
High-Risk Series: Department of Energy Contract Management
HR-97-13, February 1, 1997
Managing Technology: Best Practices Can Improve Performance and Produce Results
T-AIMD-97-38, January 31, 1997
Best Practices: Commercial Quality Assurance Practices Offer Improvements for DOD
NSIAD-96-162, August 26, 1996
Inventory Management: Adopting Best Practices Could Enhance Navy Efforts to Achieve Efficiencies and Savings
NSIAD-96-156, July 12, 1996
Governmentwide Travel Management: Views on the Proposed Travel Reform and Savings Act
T-AIMD-96-127, July 9, 1996
Prescription Drugs and Medicaid: Automated Review Systems Can Help Promote Safety, Save Money
AIMD-96-72, June 11, 1996
Executive Guide: Effectively Implementing the Government Performance and Results Act
GGD-96-118, June 1, 1996
Practice Guidelines: Managed Care Plans Customize Guidelines to Meet Local Interests
HEHS-96-95, May 30, 1996
Customs Service Modernization: Strategic Information Management Must Be Improved for National Automation Program to Succeed
AIMD-96-57, May 9, 1996
Information Technology: Best Practices Can Improve Performance and Produce Results
T-AIMD-96-46, February 26, 1996
Best Management Practices: Reengineering the Air Force's Logistics System Can Yield Substantial Savings
NSIAD-96-5, February 21, 1996
Defense Industrial Security: Weaknesses in U.S. Security Arrangements With Foreign-Owned Defense Contractors
NSIAD-96-64, February 20, 1996
Medicare: Millions Can Be Saved by Screening Claims for Overused Services
T-HEHS-96-86, February 8, 1996
Transforming the Civil Service: Building the Workforce of the Future: Results of a GAO-Sponsored Symposium
GGD-96-35, December 26, 1995
Military Sealift Command: Weak Controls and Management of Contractor-Operated Ships
NSIAD-96-41, December 12, 1995
Medicare Transaction System: Strengthened Management and Sound Development Approach Critical to Success
T-AIMD-96-12, November 16, 1995
Health Care Delivery and Quality Issue Area Plan--Fiscal Years 1996-98
IAP-95-35, September 1, 1995
Inventory Management: DOD Can Build on Progress in Using Best Practices to Achieve Substantial Savings
NSIAD-95-142, August 4, 1995
Best Practices Methodology: A New Approach for Improving Government Operations
NSIAD-95-154, May 1, 1995
Business Process Reengineering: DOD Has a Significant Opportunity to Reduce Travel Costs by Using Industry Practices
T-AIMD-95-101, March 28, 1995
Travel Process Reengineering: DOD Faces Challenges in Using Industry Practices to Reduce Costs
AIMD/NSIAD-95-90, March 2, 1995
Reengineering Organizations: Results of a GAO Symposium
NSIAD-95-34, December 13, 1994
Financial Management: Oversight of Small Facilities for the Mentally Retarded and Developmentally Disabled
AIMD-94-152, August 12, 1994
Partnerships: Customer-Supplier Relationships Can Be Improved Through Partnering
NSIAD-94-173, July 19, 1994
Commercial Practices: DOD Could Reduce Electronics Inventories by Using Private Sector Techniques
NSIAD-94-110, June 29, 1994
Executive Guide: Improving Mission Performance Through Strategic Information Management and Technology
AIMD-94-115, May 1, 1994
Commercial Practices: Leading-Edge Practices Can Help DOD Better Manage Clothing and Textile Stocks
NSIAD-94-64, April 13, 1994
Commercial Practices: DOD Could Save Millions by Reducing Maintenance and Repair Inventories
NSIAD-93-155, June 7, 1993
DOD Food Inventory: Using Private Sector Practices Can Reduce Costs and Eliminate Problems
NSIAD-93-110, June 4, 1993
VA Health Care For Women: Despite Progress, Improvements Needed
HRD-92-23, January 23, 1992
DOD Medical Inventory: Reductions Can Be Made Through the Use of Commercial Practices
NSIAD-92-58, December 5, 1991
Navy Maintenance: Opportunities To Improve Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance
NSIAD-87-18, October 22, 1986
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