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Agriculture and Food

Humane Methods of Handling and Slaughter: Public Reporting on Violations Can Identify Enforcement Challenges and Enhance Transparency
GAO-08-686T, April 17, 2008
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Federal Oversight of Food Safety: FDA's Food Protection Plan Proposes Positive First Steps, but Capacity to Carry Them Out Is Critical
GAO-08-435T, January 29, 2008
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Budget and Spending

Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office
GAO-08-707T, April 30, 2008
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Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office
GAO-08-616T, April 10, 2008
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The Nation's Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: January 2008 Update
GAO-08-591R, March 21, 2008
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Principles of Federal Appropriations Law: Annual Update of the Third Edition
GAO-08-450SP, March 13, 2008
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Congressional Directives: Selected Agencies' Processes for Responding to Funding Instructions
GAO-08-209, January 31, 2008
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Understanding Similarities and Differences between Accrual and Cash Deficits: Update for Fiscal Year 2007
GAO-08-410SP, January 31, 2008
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Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: Action Is Needed to Avoid the Possibility of a Serious Economic Disruption in the Future
GAO-08-411T, January 29, 2008
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Budget Issues: Accrual Budgeting Useful in Certain Areas but Does Not Provide Sufficient Information for Reporting on Our Nation's Longer-Term Fiscal Challenge
GAO-08-206, December 20, 2007
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Business, Industry, and Consumers

Media Ownership: Economic Factors Influence the Number of Media Outlets in Local Markets, While Ownership by Minorities and Women Appears Limited and Is Difficult to Assess
GAO-08-383, March 12, 2008
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Telecommunications: FCC Has Made Some Progress in the Management of Its Enforcement Program but Faces Limitations, and Additional Actions Are Needed
GAO-08-125, February 15, 2008
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Telecommunications: Preliminary Information on Media Ownership
GAO-08-330R, December 14, 2007
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Bankruptcy: Implementation of Reform Act's Debt Reaffirmation Agreement Provisions
GAO-08-94, December 7, 2007
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Digital Television Transition: Increased Federal Planning and Risk Management Could Further Facilitate the DTV Transition
GAO-08-43, November 19, 2007
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Digital Television Transition: Questions on the DTV Converter Box Subsidy Program and a DTV Inter-Agency Task Force
GAO-08-297R, November 19, 2007
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Small Business Administration: Opportunities Exist to Improve Oversight of Women's Business Centers and Coordination among SBA's Business Assistance Programs
GAO-08-49, November 16, 2007
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Small Business Administration: Preliminary Views on Increasing Collaboration with Department of Agriculture Rural Development Offices
GAO-08-278T, November 14, 2007
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Economic Development

National Disaster Response: FEMA Should Take Action to Improve Capacity and Coordination between Government and Voluntary Sectors
GAO-08-369, February 27, 2008
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Disaster Cost Estimates: FEMA Can Improve Its Learning from Past Experience and Management of Disaster-Related Resources
GAO-08-301, February 22, 2008
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National Flood Insurance Program: Greater Transparency and Oversight of Wind and Flood Damage Determinations Are Needed
GAO-08-28, December 28, 2007
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Natural Disasters: Public Policy Options for Changing the Federal Role in Natural Catastrophe Insurance
GAO-08-7, November 26, 2007
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Hurricane Katrina: Ineffective FEMA Oversight of Housing Maintenance Contracts in Mississippi Resulted in Millions of Dollars of Waste and Potential Fraud
GAO-08-106, November 16, 2007
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Education

Higher Education: Multiple Higher Education Tax Incentives Create Opportunities for Taxpayers to Make Costly Mistakes
GAO-08-717T, May 1, 2008
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Native Hawaiian Education Act: Greater Oversight Would Increase Accountability and Enable Targeting of Funds to Areas with Greatest Need
GAO-08-422, March 25, 2008
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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
GAO-08-549T, March 14, 2008
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No Child Left Behind Act: Education Actions Could Improve the Targeting of School Improvement Funds to Schools Most in Need of Assistance
GAO-08-380, February 29, 2008
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Disconnected Youth: Federal Action Could Address Some of the Challenges Faced by Local Programs That Reconnect Youth to Education and Employment
GAO-08-313, February 28, 2008
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Head Start: A More Comprehensive Risk Management Strategy and Data Improvements Could Further Strengthen Program Oversight
GAO-08-221, February 12, 2008
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DOD Schools: Additional Reporting Could Improve Accountability for Academic Achievement of Students with Dyslexia
GAO-08-70, December 6, 2007
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Higher Education: Tuition Continues to Rise, but Patterns Vary by Institution Type, Enrollment, and Educational Expenditures
GAO-08-245, November 28, 2007
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Employment

Social Security Administration Field Offices: Reduced Workforce Faces Challenges as Baby Boomers Retire
GAO-08-737T, May 8, 2008
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Employment and Training Program Grants: Evaluating Impact and Enhancing Monitoring Would Improve Accountability
GAO-08-486, May 7, 2008
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Human Capital: Corps of Engineers Needs to Update Its Workforce Planning Process to More Effectively Address Its Current and Future Workforce Needs
GAO-08-596, May 7, 2008
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Employment Verification: Challenges Exist in Implementing a Mandatory Electronic Employment Verification System
GAO-08-729T, May 6, 2008
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Older Workers: Federal Agencies Face Challenges, but Have Opportunities to Hire and Retain Experienced Employees
GAO-08-630T, April 30, 2008
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Human Capital: Workforce Diversity Governmentwide and at the Small Business Administration
GAO-08-725T, April 23, 2008
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Employment and Training: Most One-Stop Career Centers Are Taking Multiple Actions to Link Employers and Older Workers
GAO-08-548, April 21, 2008
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Mine Safety: Additional Guidance and Oversight of Mines' Emergency Response Plans Would Improve the Safety of Underground Coal Miners
GAO-08-424, April 8, 2008
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Human Capital: Diversity in the Federal SES and Senior Levels of the U.S. Postal Service and Processes for Selecting New Executives
GAO-08-609T, April 3, 2008
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Posthearing Questions Related to Federal Agencies' Activities regarding the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
GAO-08-397R, January 9, 2008
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Energy

Economic and Other Implications of Switching from Coal to Natural Gas at the Capitol Power Plant and at Electricity-Generating Units Nationwide
GAO-08-601R, May 1, 2008
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Utility Regulation: Opportunities Exist to Improve Oversight
GAO-08-752T, May 1, 2008
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Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Improving the Cost-Effectiveness of Filling the Reserve
GAO-08-726T, April 24, 2008
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Nuclear Material: Several Potential Options for Dealing with DOE's Depleted Uranium Tails Could Benefit the Government
GAO-08-613T, April 3, 2008
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Nuclear Material: DOE Has Several Potential Options for Dealing with Depleted Uranium Tails, Each of Which Could Benefit the Government
GAO-08-606R, March 31, 2008
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Advanced Energy Technologies: Budget Trends and Challenges for DOE's Energy R&D Program
GAO-08-556T, March 5, 2008
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Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Options to Improve the Cost-Effectiveness of Filling the Reserve
GAO-08-521T, February 26, 2008
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Utility Oversight: Recent Changes in Law Call for Improved Vigilance by FERC
GAO-08-289, February 25, 2008
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Utility Oversight: Survey of State Public Utility Commissions on Utility Commission Authorities and Reporting Responsibilities For Overseeing Utilities Since the Passage of EPAct 2005 (GAO-08-290SP, February 2008), an E-supplement to GAO-08-289
GAO-08-290SP, February 25, 2008
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Nuclear Security: Action May Be Needed to Reassess the Security of NRC-Licensed Research Reactors
GAO-08-403, January 31, 2008
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Hydrogen Fuel Initiative: DOE Has Made Important Progress and Involved Stakeholders but Needs to Update What It Expects to Achieve by Its 2015 Target
GAO-08-305, January 11, 2008
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Los Alamos National Laboratory: Information on Security of Classified Data, Nuclear Material Controls, Nuclear and Worker Safety, and Project Management Weaknesses
GAO-08-173R, January 10, 2008
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Energy Markets: Increasing Globalization of Petroleum Products Markets, Tightening Refining Demand and Supply Balance, and Other Trends Have Implications for U.S. Energy Supply, Prices, and Price Volatility
GAO-08-14, December 20, 2007
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Uranium Enrichment: Extension of Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund May Be Needed to Cover Projected Cleanup Costs
GAO-08-277T, November 15, 2007
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Environmental Protection

Toxic Chemicals: EPA's New Assessment Process Will Increase Challenges EPA Faces in Evaluating and Regulating Chemicals
GAO-08-743T, April 29, 2008
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Highways and Environment: Transportation Agencies Are Acting to Involve Others in Planning and Environmental Decisions
GAO-08-512R, April 25, 2008
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International Boundary and Water Commission: Two Alternatives for Improving Wastewater Treatment at the United States-Mexico Border
GAO-08-595R, April 24, 2008
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Environmental Protection: EPA Needs to Follow Best Practices and Procedures When Reorganizing Its Library Network
GAO-08-579T, March 13, 2008
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Chemical Assessments: Low Productivity and New Interagency Review Process Limit the Usefulness and Credibility of EPA's Integrated Risk Information System
GAO-08-440, March 7, 2008
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Environmental Protection: EPA Needs to Ensure That Best Practices and Procedures Are Followed When Making Further Changes to Its Library Network
GAO-08-304, February 29, 2008
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Great Lakes Initiative: EPA and States Have Made Progress, but Much Remains to Be Done If Water Quality Goals Are to Be Achieved
GAO-08-312T, January 23, 2008
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Bureau of Reclamation: Reimbursement of California's Central Valley Project Capital Construction Costs by San Luis Unit Irrigation Water Districts
GAO-08-307R, December 18, 2007
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Coastal Wetlands: Lessons Learned from Past Efforts in Louisiana Could Help Guide Future Restoration and Protection
GAO-08-130, December 14, 2007
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Toxic Chemical Releases: EPA Actions Could Reduce Environmental Information Available to Many Communities
GAO-08-128, November 30, 2007
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Toxic Chemical Releases: Survey of State Toxics Release Inventory Coordinators (GAO-08-129SP), an E-supplement to GAO-08-128
GAO-08-129SP, November 30, 2007
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Hazardous Waste: Information on How DOD and Federal and State Regulators Oversee the Off-Site Disposal of Waste from DOD Installations
GAO-08-74, November 13, 2007
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Financial Institutions

Internal Control: Improvements Needed in SEC's Accounting and Financial Reporting Process
GAO-08-461R, April 1, 2008
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U.S. Coins: The Federal Reserve Banks Are Fulfilling Coin Demand, but Optimal Inventory Ranges Are Undefined
GAO-08-401, March 21, 2008
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Financial Services Industry: Overall Trends in Management-Level Diversity and Diversity Initiatives, 1993-2006
GAO-08-445T, February 7, 2008
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Bank Fees: Federal Banking Regulators Could Better Ensure That Consumers Have Required Disclosure Documents Prior to Opening Checking or Savings Accounts
GAO-08-281, January 31, 2008
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Hedge Funds: Regulators and Market Participants Are Taking Steps to Strengthen Market Discipline, but Continued Attention Is Needed
GAO-08-200, January 24, 2008
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Securities and Exchange Commission: Opportunities Exist to Improve Oversight of Self-Regulatory Organizations
GAO-08-33, November 15, 2007
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Financial Management

Highlights of a Forum Convened by the Comptroller General of the United States: Improving the Federal Government's Financial Management Systems
GAO-08-447SP, April 16, 2008
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Financial Audit: Special Counsel Expenditures for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2007
GAO-08-541, March 31, 2008
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Financial Audit: Senate Restaurants Revolving Fund for Fiscal Years 2007 and 2006
GAO-08-463, March 7, 2008
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Financial Audit: American Battle Monuments Commission's Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2007 and 2006
GAO-08-326, February 29, 2008
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Bank Secrecy Act: Increased Use of Exemption Provisions Could Reduce Currency Transaction Reporting While Maintaining Usefulness to Law Enforcement Efforts
GAO-08-355, February 21, 2008
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Bank Secrecy Act: Surveys of Financial Institutions and CTR Users (GAO-08-385SP, February 2008), an E-supplement to GAO-08-355
GAO-08-385SP, February 21, 2008
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Financial Audit: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Funds' 2007 and 2006 Financial Statements
GAO-08-416, February 11, 2008
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Improper Payments: Status of Agencies' Efforts to Address Improper Payment and Recovery Auditing Requirements
GAO-08-438T, January 31, 2008
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Improper Payments: Federal Executive Branch Agencies' Fiscal Year 2007 Improper Payment Estimate Reporting
GAO-08-377R, January 23, 2008
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HUD and Treasury Programs: More Information on Leverage Measures' Accuracy and Linkage to Program Goals Is Needed in Assessing Performance
GAO-08-136, January 18, 2008
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Audits of Public Companies: Continued Concentration in Audit Market for Large Public Companies Does Not Call for Immediate Action
GAO-08-163, January 9, 2008
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Audits of Public Companies: Survey of Public Accounting Firms and Public Companies (GAO-08-164SP, January 2008), an E-supplement to GAO-08-163
GAO-08-164SP, January 9, 2008
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Government Auditing Standards: Implementation Tool: Professional Requirements Tool for Use in Implementing Requirements Identified by "Must" and "Should" in the July 2007 Revision of Government Auditing Standards
GAO-08-210G, December 31, 2007
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Legal Services Corporation: Improved Internal Controls Needed in Grants Management and Oversight
GAO-08-37, December 28, 2007
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DOD Travel Improper Payments: Fiscal Year 2006 Reporting Was Incomplete and Planned Improvement Efforts Face Challenges
GAO-08-16, December 14, 2007
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Agreed-Upon Procedures: Senate Office of Public Records Revolving Fund, Fiscal Years 2006 and 2007
GAO-08-201R, December 7, 2007
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Responses to Posthearing Questions Related to Improving Single Audit Quality
GAO-08-318R, December 7, 2007
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Financial Audit: Securities and Exchange Commission's Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2007 and 2006
GAO-08-167, November 16, 2007
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Government Operations

Human Capital: Transforming Federal Recruiting and Hiring Efforts
GAO-08-762T, May 8, 2008
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Interagency Contracting: Need for Improved Information and Policy Implementation at the Department of State
GAO-08-578, May 8, 2008
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Natural Catastrophe Insurance: Analysis of a Proposed Combined Federal Flood and Wind Insurance Program
GAO-08-504, April 25, 2008
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2010 Census: Census at Critical Juncture for Implementing Risk Reduction Strategies
GAO-08-685T, April 15, 2008
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Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of April 15, 2008
GAO-08-677T, April 15, 2008
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Census 2010: Census at Critical Juncture for Implementing Risk Reduction Strategies
GAO-08-659T, April 9, 2008
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Employee Security: Implementation of Identification Cards and DOD's Personnel Security Clearance Program Need Improvement
GAO-08-551T, April 9, 2008
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Federal Advisory Committee Act: Issues Related to the Independence and Balance of Advisory Committees
GAO-08-611T, April 2, 2008
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Federal Compensation Programs: Perspectives on Four Programs for Individuals Injured by Exposure to Harmful Substances
GAO-08-628T, April 1, 2008
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Federal Contracting: Congressional Action Needed to Address Long-standing Problems with Reporting of Advisory and Assistance Services
GAO-08-319, March 31, 2008
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Comments on the Office of Personnel Management's February 20, 2008 Report to Congress Regarding the Retirement Systems Modernization
GAO-08-576R, March 28, 2008
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Governmentwide Purchase Cards: Actions Needed to Strengthen Internal Controls to Reduce Fraudulent, Improper, and Abusive Purchases
GAO-08-333, March 14, 2008
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"The Government Accountability Office (GAO) Act of 2007" (H.R. 3268), and Other GAO Reforms
GAO-08-587T, March 13, 2008
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U.S. Government Accountability Office: Human Capital Initiatives and Additional Legislative Authorities
GAO-08-573T, March 13, 2008
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Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of March 12, 2008
GAO-08-545T, March 12, 2008
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Intellectual Property: Federal Enforcement Has Generally Increased, but Assessing Performance Could Strengthen Law Enforcement Efforts
GAO-08-157, March 11, 2008
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Presidential Signing Statements: Agency Implementation of Selected Provisions of Law
GAO-08-553T, March 11, 2008
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Electronic Government: Additional OMB Leadership Needed to Optimize Use of New Federal Employee Identification Cards
GAO-08-292, February 29, 2008
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Intelligence Reform: GAO Can Assist the Congress and the Intelligence Community on Management Reform Initiatives
GAO-08-413T, February 29, 2008
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Management Letter: Recommendations for Improvements to MCC's Internal Controls and Policies on Premium Class Air Travel
GAO-08-468R, February 29, 2008
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Postal Reform Law: Early Transition Is Promising, but Challenges to Successful Implementation Remain
GAO-08-503T, February 28, 2008
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Federal Acquisition: Oversight Plan Needed to Help Implement Acquisition Advisory Panel's Recommendations
GAO-08-515T, February 27, 2008
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Personnel Clearances: Key Factors to Consider in Efforts to Reform Security Clearance Processes
GAO-08-352T, February 27, 2008
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: Hiring Efforts Are Not Sufficient to Reduce the Patent Application Backlog
GAO-08-527T, February 27, 2008
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Federal Workers' Compensation: Better Data and Management Strategies Would Strengthen Efforts to Prevent and Address Improper Payments
GAO-08-284, February 26, 2008
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The Judgment Fund: Status of Reimbursements Required by the No FEAR Act and Contract Disputes Act
GAO-08-295R, February 26, 2008
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Federal User Fees: Substantive Reviews Needed to Align Port-Related Fees with the Programs They Support
GAO-08-321, February 22, 2008
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GAO's Performance Plan for Fiscal Year 2009: Mission, Performance Plans, Resources, and Strategies
GAO-08-507SP, February 19, 2008
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Elections: Results of GAO's Testing of Voting Systems Used in Sarasota County in Florida's 13th Congressional District
GAO-08-425T, February 8, 2008
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Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of February 7, 2008
GAO-08-475T, February 7, 2008
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Elderly Voters: Some Improvements in Voting Accessibility from 2000 to 2004 Elections, but Gaps in Policy and Implementation Remain
GAO-08-442T, January 31, 2008
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Feasibility of Outsourcing the Management and Operation of the Capitol Power Plant
GAO-08-382R, January 31, 2008
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Supplemental Appropriations: Opportunities Exist to Increase Transparency and Provide Additional Controls
GAO-08-314, January 31, 2008
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Federal Real Property: Strategy Needed to Address Agencies' Long-standing Reliance on Costly Leasing
GAO-08-197, January 24, 2008
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State and Local Governments: Growing Fiscal Challenges Will Emerge during the Next 10 Years
GAO-08-317, January 22, 2008
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Bilingual Voting Assistance: Selected Jurisdictions' Strategies for Identifying Needs and Providing Assistance
GAO-08-182, January 18, 2008
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Entitlement Reform Process: Other Countries' Experiences Provide Useful Insights for the United States
GAO-08-372, January 18, 2008
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GAO Performance and Accountability Highlights: Fiscal Year 2007
GAO-08-2SP, January 2, 2008
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Federal Acquisition: Oversight Plan Needed to Help Implement Acquisition Advisory Panel Recommendations
GAO-08-160, December 20, 2007
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Postal Service and Mailing Industry Mail-Related Recycling: Accomplishments and Postal Opportunities--Interim Results
GAO-08-348R, December 20, 2007
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A Call For Stewardship: Enhancing the Federal Government's Ability to Address Key Fiscal and Other 21st Century Challenges
GAO-08-93SP, December 17, 2007
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Organizational Transformation: Implementing Chief Operating Officer/Chief Management Officer Positions in Federal Agencies
GAO-08-322T, December 13, 2007
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Smithsonian Institution: Status of Efforts to Address a Range of Funding and Governance Challenges
GAO-08-250T, December 12, 2007
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U.S. Postal Service Facilities: Improvements in Data Would Strengthen Maintenance and Alignment of Access to Retail Services
GAO-08-41, December 10, 2007
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Continuity of Operations: Selected Agencies Tested Various Capabilities during 2006 Governmentwide Exercise
GAO-08-185, November 19, 2007
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Management Letter: Recommendations for Improvements to USDA's Internal Controls and Policies on Premium Class Air Travel
GAO-08-85R, November 19, 2007
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GAO Performance and Accountability Report Fiscal Year 2007
GAO-08-1SP, November 15, 2007
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Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of October 31, 2007
GAO-08-227T, November 14, 2007
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Human Capital: Building Diversity in GAO's Senior Executive Service
GAO-08-275T, November 13, 2007
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Health

Prescription Drugs: Trends in FDA's Oversight of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising
GAO-08-758T, May 8, 2008
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Medicare: Competitive Bidding for Medical Equipment and Supplies Could Reduce Program Payments, but Adequate Oversight Is Critical
GAO-08-767T, May 6, 2008
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Abstinence Education: Assessing the Accuracy and Effectiveness of Federally Funded Programs
GAO-08-664T, April 23, 2008
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Drug Safety: Preliminary Findings Suggest Recent FDA Initiatives Have Potential, but Do Not Fully Address Weaknesses in Its Foreign Drug Inspection Program
GAO-08-701T, April 22, 2008
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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
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Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle Disorders: NIH Supports a Wide Range of Research
GAO-08-454R, April 4, 2008
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Medicaid Financing: Long-standing Concerns about Inappropriate State Arrangements Support Need for Improved Federal Oversight
GAO-08-650T, April 3, 2008
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Global HIV/AIDS: A More Country-Based Approach Could Improve Allocation of PEPFAR Funding
GAO-08-480, April 2, 2008
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Global HIV/AIDS: Survey of PEPFAR Country Team Officials (GAO-08-534SP), an E-supplement to GAO-08-480
GAO-08-534SP, April 2, 2008
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Health Savings Accounts: Participation Increased and Was More Common among Individuals with Higher Incomes
GAO-08-474R, April 1, 2008
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Health and Safety Information: EPA and OSHA Could Improve Their Processes for Preparing Communication Products
GAO-08-265, March 31, 2008
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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
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Health Insurance: Most College Students Are Covered through Employer-Sponsored Plans, and Some Colleges and States Are Taking Steps to Increase Coverage
GAO-08-389, March 28, 2008
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September 11: Fiscal Year 2008 Cost Estimation Process for World Trade Center Health Programs
GAO-08-537R, March 11, 2008
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Hospital Quality Data: Issues and Challenges Related to How Hospitals Submit