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Released November 20, 2009

Budget Issues: Electronic Processing of Non-IRS Collections Has Increased but Better Understanding of Cost Structure Is Needed: GAO-10-11, November 20, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Further Actions Needed to Address Weaknesses in DOD's Management of Professional and Management Support Contracts: GAO-10-39, November 20, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

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Released November 19, 2009

Corporate Crime: Prosecutors Adhered to Guidance in Selecting Monitors for Deferred Prosecution and Non-Prosecution Agreements, but DOJ Could Better Communicate Its Role in Resolving Conflicts: GAO-10-260T, November 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Credit Cards: Rising Interchange Fees Have Increased Costs for Merchants, but Options for Reducing Fees Pose Challenges: GAO-10-45, November 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages)

Defense Health Care: Post-Deployment Health Reassessment Documentation Needs Improvement: GAO-10-56, November 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Grant Monitoring: Department of Education Could Improve Its Processes with Greater Focus on Assessing Risks, Acquiring Financial Skills, and Sharing Information: GAO-10-57, November 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Key US-VISIT Components at Varying Stages of Completion, but Integrated and Reliable Schedule Needed: GAO-10-13, November 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Recovery Act: Recipient Reported Jobs Data Provide Some Insight into Use of Recovery Act Funding, but Data Quality and Reporting Issues Need Attention: GAO-10-223, November 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Recovery Act: Recipient Reported Jobs Data Provide Some Insight into Use of Recovery Act Funding, but Data Quality and Reporting Issues Need Attention: GAO-10-224T, November 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Program: Case Studies Show Fraud and Abuse Allowed Ineligible Firms to Obtain Millions of Dollars in Contracts: GAO-10-255T, November 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Program: Case Studies Show Fraud and Abuse Allowed Ineligible Firms to Obtain Millions of Dollars in Contracts: GAO-10-108, October 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Private Pensions: Sponsors of 10 Underfunded Plans Paid Executives Approximately $350 Million in Compensation Shortly Before Termination: GAO-10-77, October 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

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Released November 18, 2009

Homeland Security: Greater Attention to Key Practices Would Help Address Security Vulnerabilities at Federal Buildings: GAO-10-236T, November 18, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Greater Attention to Key Practices Would Improve the Federal Protective Service's Approach to Facility Protection: GAO-10-142, October 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released November 17, 2009

Combating Nuclear Smuggling: Recent Testing Raises Issues About the Potential Effectiveness of Advanced Radiation Detection Portal Monitors: GAO-10-252T, November 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Cybersecurity: Continued Efforts Are Needed to Protect Information Systems from Evolving Threats: GAO-10-230T, November 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Land Management: Challenges to Implementing the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: GAO-10-259T, November 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Higher Education: Factors Lenders Consider in Making Lending Decisions for Private Education Loans: GAO-10-86R, November 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

International Trade: Options for Congressional Consideration to Improve U.S. Trade Preference Programs: GAO-10-262T, November 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

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Released November 16, 2009

Department Of Veterans Affairs: Improvements Needed in Corrective Action Plans to Remediate Financial Reporting Material Weaknesses: GAO-10-65, November 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Audit: Federal Housing Finance Agency's Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Statements: GAO-10-218, November 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Securities and Exchange Commission's Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2009 and 2008: GAO-10-250, November 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages)

Recovery Act: Agencies Are Addressing Broadband Program Challenges, but Actions Are Needed to Improve Implementation: GAO-10-80, November 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Student Achievement: Schools Use Multiple Strategies to Help Students Meet Academic Standards, Especially Schools with Higher Proportions of Low-Income and Minority Students: GAO-10-18, November 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

Critical Infrastructure Protection: OMB Leadership Needed to Strengthen Agency Planning Efforts to Protect Federal Cyber Assets: GAO-10-148, October 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Integrity Committee's Process to Address Allegations of Wrongdoing by Inspectors General: GAO-10-63R, October 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Workplace Safety and Health: Enhancing OSHA's Records Audit Process Could Improve the Accuracy of Worker Injury and Illness Data: GAO-10-10, October 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 75 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released November 13, 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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Infrastructure: Guam Needs Timely Information from DOD to Meet Challenges in Planning and Financing Off-Base Projects and Programs to Support a Larger Military Presence: GAO-10-90R, November 13, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Military and Veterans' Benefits: Analysis of VA Compensation Levels for Survivors of Veterans and Servicemembers: GAO-10-62, November 13, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Military Base Realignments and Closures: Estimated Costs Have Increased While Savings Estimates Have Decreased Since Fiscal Year 2009: GAO-10-98R, November 13, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Government Accountability Office: Performance and Accountability Report Fiscal Year 2009: GAO-10-234SP, November 13, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 172 pages)

U.S. Marshals: Qualifications and Comparison of Demographic Characteristics to Their Counterparts in Selected Federal Law Enforcement Agencies: GAO-10-15R, November 13, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Information Security: Actions Needed to Manage, Protect, and Sustain Improvements to Los Alamos National Laboratory's Classified Computer Network: GAO-10-28, October 14, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released November 12, 2009

Defense Acquisitions: Strategic Airlift Gap Has Been Addressed, but Tactical Airlift Plans Are Evolving as Key Issues Have Not Been Resolved: GAO-10-67, November 12, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

International Monetary Fund: Lending Programs Allow for Negotiations and Are Consistent with Economic Literature: GAO-10-44, November 12, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text

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Released November 10, 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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Audit: Bureau of the Public Debt's Fiscal Years 2009 and 2008 Schedules of Federal Debt: GAO-10-88, November 10, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages)

Financial Audit: IRS's Fiscal Years 2009 and 2008 Financial Statements: GAO-10-176, November 10, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 113 pages)

Poverty Determination in U.S. Insular Areas: GAO-10-240R, November 10, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

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Released November 6, 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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 84 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 85 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released November 5, 2009

Afghanistan's Security Environment: GAO-10-178R, November 5, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures: Fiscal Year 2009 Airport and Airway Trust Fund Excise Taxes: GAO-10-92R, November 5, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures: Fiscal Year 2009 Highway Trust Fund Excise Taxes: GAO-10-93R, November 5, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Infrastructure: The Army Needs to Establish Priorities, Goals, and Performance Measures for Its Arsenal Support Program Initiative: GAO-10-167R, November 5, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Archives: Progress and Risks in Implementing its Electronic Records Archive Initiative: GAO-10-222T, November 5, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Postal Service: Financial Challenges Continue, with Relatively Limited Results from Recent Revenue-Generation Efforts: GAO-10-191T, November 5, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Logistics: Department of Defense's Annual Report on the Status of Prepositioned Materiel and Equipment Can Be Further Enhanced to Better Inform Congress: GAO-10-172R, November 4, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released November 2, 2009

Contingency Contracting: Further Improvements Needed in Agency Tracking of Contractor Personnel and Contracts in Iraq and Afghanistan: GAO-10-187, November 2, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Operation Iraqi Freedom: Preliminary Observations on DOD Planning for the Drawdown of U.S. Forces from Iraq: GAO-10-179, November 2, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Continued Stewardship Needed as Treasury Develops Strategies for Monitoring and Divesting Financial Interests in Chrysler and GM: GAO-10-151, November 2, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released October 30, 2009

Aviation Safety: Information on the Safety Effects of Modifying the Age Standard for Commercial Pilots: GAO-10-107R, October 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

Black Lung Benefits Program: Administrative and Structural Changes Could Improve Miners' Ability to Pursue Claims: GAO-10-7, October 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Coal Combustion Residue: Status of EPA's Efforts to Regulate Disposal: GAO-10-85R, October 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Energy Management: Agencies Are Taking Steps to Meet High-Performance Federal Building Requirements, but Face Challenges: GAO-10-22, October 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text

Fire Grants: FEMA Has Met Most Requirements for Awarding Fire Grants, but Additional Actions Would Improve Its Grant Process: GAO-10-64, October 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 94 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Valles Caldera: The Trust Has Made Progress but Faces Significant Challenges to Achieve Goals of the Preservation Act: GAO-10-84, October 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Challenges in Aligning Space System Components: GAO-10-55, October 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Transportation Safety Board: Reauthorization Provides an Opportunity to Focus on Implementing Leading Management Practices and Addressing Human Capital and Training Center Issues: GAO-10-183T, October 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Contract Management: Extent of Federal Spending under Cost-Reimbursement Contracts Unclear and Key Controls Not Always Used: GAO-09-921, September 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Tax Debt Collection: IRS Needs to Better Manage the Collection Notices Sent to Individuals: GAO-09-976, September 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released October 29, 2009

Federal Student Aid: Highlights of a Study Group on Simplifying the Free Application for Federal Student Aid: GAO-10-29, October 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Management Systems: DHS Faces Challenges to Successfully Consolidate Its Existing Disparate Systems: GAO-10-210T, October 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Formerly Used Defense Sites: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Needs to Improve Its Process for Reviewing Completed Cleanup Remedies to Ensure Continued Protection: GAO-10-46, October 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 80 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: Concerted Effort Needed to Improve Federal Performance Measures: GAO-10-159T, October 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

International Food Assistance: A U.S. Governmentwide Strategy Could Accelerate Progress toward Global Food Security: GAO-10-212T, October 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation: Workers and Retirees Experience Delays and Uncertainty when Underfunded Plans Are Terminated: GAO-10-181T, October 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Public Transportation: Federal Project Approval Process Remains a Barrier to Greater Private Sector Role and DOT Could Enhance Efforts to Assist Project Sponsors: GAO-10-19, October 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

School Facilities: Physical Conditions in School Districts Receiving Impact Aid for Students Residing on Indian Lands: GAO-10-32, October 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text

Warfighter Support: Actions Needed to Improve Visibility and Coordination of DOD's Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Efforts: GAO-10-95, October 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Warfighter Support: Challenges Confronting DOD's Ability to Coordinate and Oversee Its Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices Efforts: GAO-10-186T, October 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: DHS and TSA Have Researched, Developed, and Begun Deploying Passenger Checkpoint Screening Technologies, but Continue to Face Challenges: GAO-10-128, October 7, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 75 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: Concerted Effort Needed to Improve Federal Performance Measures: GAO-09-617, September 14, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released October 28, 2009

401(k) Plans: Several Factors Can Diminish Retirement Savings, but Automatic Enrollment Shows Promise for Increasing Participation and Savings: GAO-10-153T, October 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Higher Education and Disability: Education Needs a Coordinated Approach to Improve Its Assistance to Schools in Supporting Students: GAO-10-33, October 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Human Capital: Monitoring of Safeguards and Addressing Employee Perceptions Are Key to Implementing a Civilian Performance Management System in DOD: GAO-10-102, October 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Next Generation Air Transportation System: FAA Faces Challenges in Responding to Task Force Recommendations: GAO-10-188T, October 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Current Cyber Sector-Specific Planning Approach Needs Reassessment: GAO-09-969, September 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released October 27, 2009

Federal Electronics Management: Federal Agencies Could Improve Participation in EPA's Initiatives for Environmentally Preferable Electronic Products: GAO-10-196T, October 27, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Legal Services Corporation: Some Progress Made in Addressing Governance and Accountability Weaknesses, But Challenges Remain: GAO-10-194T, October 27, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Military Training: DOD's Report on the Sustainability of Training Ranges Addresses Most of the Congressional Reporting Requirements and Continues to Improve with Each Annual Update: GAO-10-103R, October 27, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Recovery Act: Preliminary Observations on the Implementation of Broadband Programs: GAO-10-192T, October 27, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Voters with Disabilities: Additional Monitoring of Polling Places Could Further Improve Accessibility: GAO-09-941, September 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released October 26, 2009

Higher Education: Issues Related to Law School Cost and Access: GAO-10-20, October 26, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

Influenza Pandemic: Key Securities Market Participants Are Making Progress, but Agencies Could Do More to Address Potential Internet Congestion and Encourage Readiness: GAO-10-8, October 26, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Retirement Savings: Automatic Enrollment Shows Promise for Some Workers, but Proposals to Broaden Retirement Savings for Other Workers Could Face Challenges: GAO-10-31, October 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare: Per Capita Method Can Be Used to Profile Physicians and Provide Feedback on Resource Use: GAO-09-802, September 25, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text

Combating Illicit Financing: Treasury's Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Could Manage More Effectively to Achieve Its Mission: GAO-09-794, September 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Many Analyses of Alternatives Have Not Provided a Robust Assessment of Weapon System Options: GAO-09-665, September 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

New Drug Approval: FDA Needs to Enhance Its Oversight of Drugs Approved on the Basis of Surrogate Endpoints: GAO-09-866, September 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released October 23, 2009

Defense Critical Infrastructure: Actions Needed to Improve the Identification and Management of Electrical Power Risks and Vulnerabilities to DOD Critical Assets: GAO-10-147, October 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 91 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released October 22, 2009

Climate Change Adaptation: Strategic Federal Planning Could Help Officials Make More Informed Decisions: GAO-10-175T, October 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit: Taxpayers' Use of the Credit and Implementation and Compliance Challenges: GAO-10-166T, October 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Maximizing DOD's Untapped Potential to Improve Business Performance: GAO-10-184CG, October 14, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Climate Change Adaptation: Information on Selected Federal Efforts To Adapt To a Changing Climate (GAO-10-114SP, October 7, 2009), an E-supplement to GAO-10-113: GAO-10-114SP, October 7, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 101 pages)

Climate Change Adaptation: Strategic Federal Planning Could Help Government Officials Make More Informed Decisions: GAO-10-113, October 7, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 86 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Oversight of Clinical Investigators: Action Needed to Improve Timeliness and Enhance Scope of FDA's Debarment and Disqualification Processes for Medical Product Investigators: GAO-09-807, September 25, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released October 21, 2009

2010 Census: Efforts to Build an Accurate Address List Are Making Progress, but Face Software and Other Challenges: GAO-10-140T, October 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Department of Agriculture: Charges to Agencies and Offices for Centrally Provided (Greenbook) Programs for Fiscal Years 1999 through 2009 (GAO-10-83SP), an E-supplement to GAO-10-82: GAO-10-83SP, October 20, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 90 pages)

U.S. Department of Agriculture: Internal Control Would Improve Accountability for Certain Centrally Provided (Greenbook) Programs: GAO-10-82, October 20, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Credit Cards: Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Could Better Reflect the Evolving Debt Collection Marketplace and Use of Technology: GAO-09-748, September 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released October 20, 2009

Juvenile Justice: Technical Assistance and Better Defined Evaluation Plans Will Help Girls' Delinquency Programs: GAO-10-133T, October 20, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

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Released October 16, 2009

Energy-Water Nexus: Improvements to Federal Water Use Data Would Increase Understanding of Trends in Power Plant Water Use: GAO-10-23, October 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Warfighter Support: Independent Expert Assessment of Army Body Armor Test Results and Procedures Needed Before Fielding: GAO-10-119, October 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 110 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

NASA: Briefing on National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Programs and Associated Activities: GAO-10-87R, October 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text

Tax Administration: Opportunities Exist for IRS to Enhance Taxpayer Service and Enforcement for the 2010 Filing Season: GAO-09-1026, September 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Technology: Social Security Administration's Data Exchanges Support Current Programs, but Better Planning Is Needed to Meet Future Demands: GAO-09-966, September 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

International Taxation: Study Countries That Exempt Foreign-Source Income Face Compliance Risks and Burdens Similar to Those in the United States: GAO-09-934, September 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released October 15, 2009

Clean Water Act: Longstanding Issues Impact EPA's and States' Enforcement Efforts: GAO-10-165T, October 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Management: Widespread DCAA Audit Problems Leave Billions of Taxpayer Dollars Vulnerable to Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Mismanagement: GAO-10-163T, October 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Information Security: NASA Needs to Remedy Vulnerabilities in Key Networks: GAO-10-4, October 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

The Federal Government's Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: Fall 2009 Update: GAO-10-137SP, October 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

VA Health Care: Ineffective Medical Center Controls Resulted in Inappropriate Billing and Collection Practices: GAO-10-152T, October 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Troubled Asset Relief Program: GAO's Oversight Role: GAO-10-150CG, October 1, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Social Security Disability: Additional Outreach and Collaboration on Sharing Medical Records Would Improve Wounded Warrior's Access to Benefits: GAO-09-762, September 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released October 14, 2009

Defense Infrastructure: DOD Needs to Provide Updated Labor Requirements to Help Guam Adequately Develop Its Labor Force for the Military Buildup: GAO-10-72, October 14, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Equal Employment Opportunity: DHS Has Opportunities to Better Identify and Address Barriers to EEO in Its Workforce: GAO-10-160T, October 14, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

High Speed Passenger Rail: Developing Viable High Speed Rail Projects under the Recovery Act and Beyond: GAO-10-162T, October 14, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

Proprietary Schools: Improved Department of Education Oversight Needed to Help Ensure Only Eligible Students Receive Federal Student Aid: GAO-10-127T, October 14, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

The Role of the U.S. Government Accountability Office: GAO-10-111CG, October 2, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Food Safety: Agencies Need to Address Gaps in Enforcement and Collaboration to Enhance Safety of Imported Food: GAO-09-873, September 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released October 9, 2009

Telecommunications: Current Broadband Measures Have Limitations and New Measures Are Promising but Need Improvement: GAO-10-49, October 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Transportation Security Administration: TSA Executive Attrition Has Declined, but Better Information Is Needed on Reasons for Leaving and Executive Hiring Process: GAO-10-139, October 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Contract Management: Agencies Are Not Maximizing Opportunities for Competition or Savings under Blanket Purchase Agreements despite Significant Increase in Usage: GAO-09-792, September 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Railroad Retirement Board: Review of Commuter Railroad Occupational Disability Claims Reveals Potential Program Vulnerabilities: GAO-09-821R, September 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

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Released October 8, 2009

Clean Air Act: Mercury Control Technologies at Coal-Fired Power Plants Have Achieved Substantial Emissions Reductions: GAO-10-47, October 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: Rapid Acquisition of MRAP Vehicles: GAO-10-155T, October 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: Analysis of Options for Revising the Housing Enterprises' Long-term Structures: GAO-10-144T, October 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Capital Purchase Program Transactions for October 28, 2008, through September 25, 2009, and Information on Financial Agency Agreements, Contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements, and Interagency Agreements Awarded as of September 18, 2009 (GAO-10-24SP, October 2009), an e-supplement to GAO-10-16: GAO-10-24SP, October 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Troubled Asset Relief Program: One Year Later, Actions Are Needed to Address Remaining Transparency and Accountability Challenges: GAO-10-16, October 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 112 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Tax Administration: IRS Has Implemented Initiatives to Prevent, Detect, and Resolve Identity Theft-Related Problems, but Needs to Assess Their Effectiveness: GAO-09-882, September 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released October 7, 2009

2010 Census: Census Bureau Continues to Make Progress in Mitigating Risks to a Successful Enumeration, but Still Faces Various Challenges: GAO-10-132T, October 7, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Defense: Planning, Resourcing, and Training Issues Challenge DOD's Response to Domestic Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosive Incidents: GAO-10-123, October 7, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicaid: State and Federal Actions Have Been Taken to Improve Children's Access to Dental Services, but More Can Be Done: GAO-10-112T, October 7, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Employment Discrimination: Overview of State Statutes and Complaint Data: GAO-10-135R, October 1, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Medicaid: State and Federal Actions Have Been Taken to Improve Children's Access to Dental Services, but Gaps Remain: GAO-09-723, September 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released October 6, 2009

Civilian Agencies' Development and Implementation of Insourcing Guidelines: GAO-10-58R, October 6, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

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Released October 5, 2009

Briefing on Air Force's Response on Fee-For-Service Aerial Refueling: GAO-10-124R, October 5, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Retirement Savings: Better Information and Sponsor Guidance Could Improve Oversight and Reduce Fees for Participants: GAO-09-641, September 4, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released October 1, 2009

Contingency Contracting: DOD, State, and USAID Continue to Face Challenges in Tracking Contractor Personnel and Contracts in Iraq and Afghanistan: GAO-10-1, October 1, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Emergency Management: Preliminary Observations on FEMA's Community Preparedness Programs Related to the National Preparedness System: GAO-10-105T, October 1, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Personnel Security Clearances: An Outcome-Focused Strategy and Comprehensive Reporting of Timeliness and Quality Would Provide Greater Visibility over the Clearance Process: GAO-10-117T, October 1, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: A National Strategy and Other Actions Would Strengthen TSA's Efforts to Secure Commercial Airport Perimeters and Access Controls: GAO-09-399, September 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Judgeships: The General Accuracy of District and Appellate Judgeship Case-Related Workload Measures: GAO-09-1050T, September 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Student Loans: Audits and Reviews of the Federal Family Education Loan and Federal Direct Loan Programs: GAO-09-992R, September 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Continuing Resolutions: Uncertainty Limited Management Options and Increased Workload in Selected Agencies: GAO-09-879, September 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Embargo on Cuba: Recent Regulatory Changes and Potential Presidential or Congressional Actions: GAO-09-951R, September 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

Equal Employment Opportunity: DHS Has Opportunities to Better Identify and Address Barriers to EEO in Its Workforce: GAO-09-639, August 31, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released September 30, 2009

Emergency Preparedness: Improved Planning and Coordination Necessary for Development of Integrated Public Alert and Warning System: GAO-09-1044T, September 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Intellectual Property: Enhanced Planning by U.S. Personnel Overseas Could Strengthen Efforts: GAO-09-863, September 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

International Food Assistance: Key Issues for Congressional Oversight: GAO-09-977SP, September 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

International Trade: U.S. Agencies Have Taken Some Steps, but Serious Impediments Remain to Restricting Trade in Burmese Rubies and Jadeite: GAO-09-987, September 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

Medicaid: Fraud and Abuse Related to Controlled Substances Identified in Selected States: GAO-09-1004T, September 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Military Airlift: DOD Should Take Steps to Strengthen Management of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet Program: GAO-09-625, September 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Waste: Uncertainties and Questions about Costs and Risks Persist with DOE's Tank Waste Cleanup Strategy at Hanford: GAO-09-913, September 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Vocational Rehabilitation Funding Formula: Options for Improving Equity in State Grants and Considerations for Performance Incentives: GAO-09-798, September 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 82 pages) Accessible Text

Ryan White CARE Act: Health Resources and Services Administration's Implementation of Certain Provisions Hampered by Lack of Timely and Accurate Information: GAO-09-1020, September 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Emergency Preparedness: Improved Planning and Coordination Necessary for Modernization and Integration of Public Alert and Warning System: GAO-09-834, September 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Emergency Preparedness: Results of Survey on State and Local Emergency Alert and Notification Capabilities (GAO-09-880SP, September 2009), an E-supplement to GAO-09-834: GAO-09-880SP, September 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Medicaid: Fraud and Abuse Related to Controlled Substances Identified in Selected States: GAO-09-957, September 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Disaster Housing: FEMA Needs More Detailed Guidance and Performance Measures to Help Ensure Effective Assistance after Major Disasters: GAO-09-796, August 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released September 29, 2009

Crime Victims' Rights Act: Increasing Victim Awareness and Clarifying Applicability to the District of Columbia Will Improve Implementation of the Act: GAO-09-1024T, September 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Debt Management: Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Should Play a Heightened Role in Addressing Debt Management Challenges: GAO-09-932, September 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Contracting: Observations on the Government's Contracting Data Systems: GAO-09-1032T, September 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Regulation: Recent Crisis Reaffirms the Need to Overhaul the U.S. Regulatory System: GAO-09-1049T, September 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau: Fiscal Year 2010 Proposed Licensing and Registration Fees Program: GAO-09-1023R, September 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

Combating Terrorism: U.S. Agencies Report Progress Countering Terrorism and Its Financing in Saudi Arabia, but Continued Focus on Counter Terrorism Financing Efforts Needed: GAO-09-883, September 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released September 28, 2009

Defense Acquisitions: Army Aviation Modernization Has Benefited from Increased Funding but Several Challenges Need to Be Addressed: GAO-09-978R, September 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Department of Defense Needs a Unified Strategy for Balancing Investments in Tactical Wheeled Vehicles: GAO-09-968R, September 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Democracy Assistance: U.S. Agencies Take Steps to Coordinate International Programs but Lack Information on Some U.S.-funded Activities: GAO-09-993, September 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

International Food Assistance: USAID Is Taking Actions to Improve Monitoring and Evaluation of Nonemergency Food Aid, but Weaknesses in Planning Could Impede Efforts: GAO-09-980, September 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Emergency Communications: National Communications System Provides Programs for Priority Calling, but Planning for New Initiatives and Performance Measurement Could be Strengthened: GAO-09-822, August 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Actions Needed to Improve Security Practices at National Icons and Parks: GAO-09-983, August 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare Physician Services: Utilization Trends Indicate Sustained Beneficiary Access with High and Growing Levels of Service in Some Areas of the Nation: GAO-09-559, August 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 91 pages) Accessible Text

Nursing Homes: CMS's Special Focus Facility Methodology Should Better Target the Most Poorly Performing Homes, Which Tended to Be Chain Affiliated and For-Profit: GAO-09-689, August 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released September 25, 2009

Interagency Collaboration: Key Issues for Congressional Oversight of National Security Strategies, Organizations, Workforce, and Information Sharing: GAO-09-904SP, September 25, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text

Military Readiness: DOD Needs to Strengthen Management and Oversight of the Defense Readiness Reporting System: GAO-09-518, September 25, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 85 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Overseas Contingency Operations: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense: GAO-09-1022R, September 25, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Understanding the Primary Components of the Annual Financial Report of the United States Government: GAO-09-946SP, September 25, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text

401(k) Plans: Policy Changes Could Reduce the Long-term Effects of Leakage on Workers' Retirement Savings: GAO-09-715, August 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

NASA: Constellation Program Cost and Schedule Will Remain Uncertain Until a Sound Business Case Is Established: GAO-09-844, August 26, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released September 24, 2009

Defense Acquisitions: Sound Practices Critical to Ensuring Value for the Defense Logistics Agency's Acquisitions: GAO-09-1040T, September 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Department of State: Persistent Staffing and Foreign Language Gaps Compromise Diplomatic Readiness: GAO-09-1046T, September 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Government Performance: Strategies for Building a Results-Oriented and Collaborative Culture in the Federal Government: GAO-09-1011T, September 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

State Department: Wide Range of Emergency Services Provided to American Citizens Overseas, but Improved Monitoring Is Needed: GAO-09-989, September 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues: GAO-09-1048T, September 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Affordable Housing in Transit-Oriented Development: Key Practices Could Enhance Recent Collaboration Efforts between DOT-FTA and HUD: GAO-09-871, September 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Results-Oriented Management: Strengthening Key Practices at FEMA and Interior Could Promote Greater Use of Performance Information: GAO-09-676, August 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released September 23, 2009

DCAA Audits: Widespread Problems with Audit Quality Require Significant Reform: GAO-09-468, September 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 153 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DCAA Audits: Widespread Problems with Audit Quality Require Significant Reform: GAO-09-1009T, September 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

HIV/AIDS: Federal and State Efforts to Identify Infected Individuals and Connect Them to Care: GAO-09-985, September 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Federal Protective Service Has Taken Some Initial Steps to Address Its Challenges, but Vulnerabilities Still Exist: GAO-09-1047T, September 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Recovery Act: Funds Continue to Provide Fiscal Relief to States and Localities, While Accountability and Reporting Challenges Need to Be Fully Addressed: GAO-09-1016, September 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 163 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Recovery Act: Funds Continue to Provide Fiscal Relief to States and Localities, While Accountability and Reporting Challenges Need to Be Fully Addressed (Appendixes): GAO-09-1017SP, September 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 671 pages) Accessible Text

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Released September 22, 2009

Biosafety Laboratories: BSL-4 Laboratories Improved Perimeter Security Despite Limited Action by CDC: GAO-09-1038T, September 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Contracting Integrity: Opportunities Exist to Improve DOD's Oversight of Contractor Ethics Programs: GAO-09-591, September 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Contracting Integrity: Survey on Contractor Ethics Programs (GAO-09-646SP, September 2009), an E-supplement to GAO-09-591: GAO-09-646SP, September 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF)

High-Containment Laboratories: National Strategy for Oversight Is Needed: GAO-09-1036T, September 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

High-Containment Laboratories: National Strategy for Oversight Is Needed: GAO-09-1045T, September 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

Juvenile Justice: A Time Frame for Enhancing Grant Monitoring Documentation and Verification of Data Quality Would Help Improve Accountability and Resource Allocation Decisions: GAO-09-850R, September 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of State: Additional Steps Needed to Address Continuing Staffing and Experience Gaps at Hardship Posts: GAO-09-874, September 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of State: Comprehensive Plan Needed to Address Persistent Foreign Language Shortfalls: GAO-09-955, September 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Institutes of Health: Completion of Comprehensive Risk Management Program Essential to Effective Oversight: GAO-09-687, September 11, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

School Meal Programs: Improved Reviews, Federal Guidance, and Data Collection Needed to Address Counting and Claiming Errors: GAO-09-814, September 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

School Meal Programs: Changes to Federal Agencies' Procedures Could Reduce Risk of School Children Consuming Recalled Food: GAO-09-649, August 20, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released September 21, 2009

High-Containment Laboratories: National Strategy for Oversight Is Needed: GAO-09-574, September 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 104 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Government Assistance Provided to AIG: GAO-09-975, September 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 101 pages) Accessible Text

Flood Insurance: Opportunities Exist to Improve Oversight of the WYO Program: GAO-09-455, August 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 83 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Low-Income and Minority Serving Institutions: Management Attention to Long-standing Concerns Needed to Improve Education's Oversight of Grant Programs: GAO-09-309, August 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Proprietary Schools: Stronger Department of Education Oversight Needed to Help Ensure Only Eligible Students Receive Federal Student Aid: GAO-09-600, August 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released September 18, 2009

Homeland Defense: Greater Focus on Analysis of Alternatives and Threats Needed to Improve DOD's Strategic Nuclear Weapons Security: GAO-09-828, September 18, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Ryan White CARE Act: Effects of Certain Funding Provisions on Grant Awards: GAO-09-894, September 18, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

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Released September 17, 2009

Depot Maintenance: Improved Strategic Planning Needed to Ensure That Army and Marine Corps Depots Can Meet Future Maintenance Requirements: GAO-09-865, September 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Nonproliferation: National Nuclear Security Administration Has Improved the Security of Reactors in its Global Research Reactor Program, but Action Is Needed to Address Remaining Concerns: GAO-09-949, September 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Reserve Forces: Army Needs to Finalize an Implementation Plan and Funding Strategy for Sustaining an Operational Reserve Force: GAO-09-898, September 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Secure Border Initiative: Technology Deployment Delays Persist and the Impact of Border Fencing Has Not Been Assessed: GAO-09-1013T, September 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Secure Border Initiative: Technology Deployment Delays Persist and the Impact of Border Fencing Has Not Been Assessed: GAO-09-896, September 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released September 16, 2009

Energy Policy Act of 2005: Greater Clarity Needed to Address Concerns with Categorical Exclusions for Oil and Gas Development under Section 390 of the Act: GAO-09-872, September 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 72 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Oil And Gas Management: Opportunities Exist to Improve Oversight: GAO-09-1014T, September 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Improved Tracking and Additional Actions Needed to Ensure the Timely and Accurate Delivery of Compensation and Medical Benefits to Deployed Civilians: GAO-09-1019T, September 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Missile Defense: DOD Needs to More Fully Assess Requirements and Establish Operational Units before Fielding New Capabilities: GAO-09-856, September 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation: More Strategic Approach Needed for Processing Complex Plans Prone to Delays and Overpayments: GAO-09-716, August 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 91 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released September 15, 2009

DOD Business Systems Modernization: Navy Implementing a Number of Key Management Controls on Enterprise Resource Planning System, but Improvements Still Needed: GAO-09-841, September 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Despite Progress, DHS Continues to Be Challenged in Managing Its Multi-Billion Dollar Annual Investment in Large-Scale Information Technology Systems: GAO-09-1002T, September 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text

Management Report: Opportunities for Improvements in FDIC's Internal Controls and Accounting Procedures: GAO-09-943R, September 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Personnel Security Clearances: Progress Has Been Made to Reduce Delays but Further Actions Are Needed to Enhance Quality and Sustain Reform Efforts: GAO-09-684T, September 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Mineral Revenues: MMS Could Do More to Improve the Accuracy of Key Data Used to Collect and Verify Oil and Gas Royalties: GAO-09-549, July 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released September 14, 2009

Combating Nuclear Terrorism: Preliminary Observations on Preparedness to Recover from Possible Attacks Using Radiological or Nuclear Materials: GAO-09-996T, September 14, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Medicaid Preventive Services: Concerted Efforts Needed to Ensure Beneficiaries Receive Services: GAO-09-578, August 14, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 81 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Royalty-In-Kind Program: MMS Does Not Provide Reasonable Assurance It Receives Its Share of Gas, Resulting in Millions in Forgone Revenue: GAO-09-744, August 14, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released September 10, 2009

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: Analysis of Options for Revising the Housing Enterprises' Long-term Structures: GAO-09-782, September 10, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages) Accessible Text

Recovery Act: States' and Localities' Current and Planned Uses of Funds While Facing Fiscal Stresses: GAO-09-908T, September 10, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released October 13, 2009

Tax Gap: Limiting Sole Proprietor Loss Deductions Could Improve Compliance but Would Also Limit Some Legitimate Losses: GAO-09-815, September 10, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released September 9, 2009

Afghanistan and Pakistan: Oversight of U.S. Interagency Efforts: GAO-09-1015T, September 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Weather: FAA and the National Weather Service Are Considering Plans to Consolidate Weather Service Offices, but Face Significant Challenges: GAO-09-761, September 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Defense: U.S. Northern Command Has a Strong Exercise Program, but Involvement of Interagency Partners and States Can Be Improved: GAO-09-849, September 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 89 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Metropolitan Planning Organizations: Options Exist to Enhance Transportation Planning Capacity and Federal Oversight: GAO-09-868, September 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Base Realignments and Closures: Transportation Impact of Personnel Increases Will Be Significant, but Long-Term Costs Are Uncertain and Direct Federal Support Is Limited: GAO-09-750, September 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

Ryan White CARE Act: Program Changes Affecting Minority AIDS Initiative and Part D Grantees: GAO-09-1027T, September 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Social Security Disability: Additional Performance Measures and Better Cost Estimates Could Help Improve SSA's Efforts to Eliminate Its Hearings Backlog: GAO-09-398, September 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Survey of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (GAO-09-867SP, September 2009), an E-supplement to GAO-09-868: GAO-09-867SP, September 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Wildland Fire Management: Federal Agencies Have Taken Important Steps Forward, but Additional, Strategic Action is Needed to Capitalize on Those Steps: GAO-09-877, September 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text

Employee Misclassification: Improved Coordination, Outreach, and Targeting Could Better Ensure Detection and Prevention: GAO-09-717, August 10, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

United States Merchant Marine Academy: Internal Control Weaknesses Resulted in Improper Sources and Uses of Funds; Some Corrective Actions Are Under Way: GAO-09-635, August 10, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released September 8, 2009

Information Technology: DOD Needs to Strengthen Management of Its Statutorily Mandated Software and System Process Improvement Efforts: GAO-09-888, September 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released August 31, 2009

Border Patrol: Checkpoints Contribute to Border Patrol's Mission, but More Consistent Data Collection and Performance Measurement Could Improve Effectiveness: GAO-09-824, August 31, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 147 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Disaster Recovery: Experiences from Past Disasters Offer Insights for Effective Collaboration after Catastrophic Events: GAO-09-811, July 31, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare Physician Payments: Fees Could Better Reflect Efficiencies Achieved When Services Are Provided Together: GAO-09-647, July 31, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Private Health Insurance: Research on Competition in the Insurance Industry: GAO-09-864R, July 31, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Home Mortgage Interest Deduction: Despite Challenges Presented by Complex Tax Rules, IRS Could Enhance Enforcement and Guidance: GAO-09-769, July 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released October 2, 2009

Biofuels: Potential Effects and Challenges of Required Increases in Production and Use: GAO-09-446, August 25, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 184 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released August 20, 2009

Ensuring Accountability In a Time of Financial and Fiscal Stress: GAO-09-952CG, August 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Ensuring Accountability In a Time of Financial and Fiscal Stress: GAO-09-930CG, August 10, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

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Released August 14, 2009

Consumer Safety: Better Information and Planning Would Strengthen CPSC's Oversight of Imported Products: GAO-09-803, August 14, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 96 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Student Aid Formula: Cost-of-Living Adjustment Could Increase Aid to a Small Percentage of Students in High-Cost Areas but Could Also Further Complicate Aid Process: GAO-09-825, August 14, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text

Superfund: Litigation Has Decreased and EPA Needs Better Information on Site Cleanup and Cost Issues to Estimate Future Program Funding Requirements: GAO-09-656, July 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 130 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released August 12, 2009

Equal Employment Opportunity: Pilot Projects Could Help Test Solutions to Long-standing Concerns with the EEO Complaint Process: GAO-09-712, August 12, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S.-Africa Trade: Options for Congressional Consideration to Improve Textile and Apparel Sector Competitiveness under the African Growth and Opportunity Act: GAO-09-916, August 12, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text

Fair Lending: Data Limitations and the Fragmented U.S. Financial Regulatory Structure Challenge Federal Oversight and Enforcement Efforts: GAO-09-704, July 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 102 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released August 7, 2009

America Competes Act: NIST Applied Some Safeguards in Obtaining Expert Services, but Additional Direction from Congress Is Needed: GAO-09-789, August 7, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Additional Analysis Needed to Capture Cost Differences Between Conventional and Nuclear Propulsion for Navy's Future Cruiser: GAO-09-886R, August 7, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Teacher Quality: Survey Results of State Officials on Efforts to Coordinate Teacher Quality Initiatives (GAO-09-594SP, July 2009), an E-supplement to GAO-09-593: GAO-09-594SP, July 6, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Teacher Quality: Sustained Coordination among Key Federal Education Programs Could Enhance State Efforts to Improve Teacher Quality: GAO-09-593, July 6, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released August 6, 2009

Ballistic Missile Defense: Actions Needed to Improve Planning and Information on Construction and Support Costs for Proposed European Sites: GAO-09-771, August 6, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Public Transportation: Better Data Needed to Assess Length of New Starts Process, and Options Exist to Expedite Project Development: GAO-09-784, August 6, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Small Business Innovation Research: Observations on Agencies' Data Collection and Eligibility Determination Efforts: GAO-09-956T, August 6, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Postal Service: Restructuring Urgently Needed to Achieve Financial Viability: GAO-09-958T, August 6, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Unemployment Insurance Measures Included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, as of July 2009: GAO-09-942R, July 27, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

Biosafety Laboratories: BSL-4 Laboratories Improved Perimeter Security Despite Limited Action by CDC: GAO-09-851, July 7, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

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Released August 5, 2009

Consumer Product Safety Commission: Better Data Collection and Assessment of Consumer Information Efforts Could Help Protect Minority Children: GAO-09-731, August 5, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released August 4, 2009

Air Pollution: Air Quality and Permitting of New Coal-Burning, Electricity-Generating Units in Central Texas: GAO-09-787R, August 4, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Climate Change Policy: Preliminary Observations on Options for Distributing Emissions Allowances and Revenue under a Cap-and-Trade Program: GAO-09-950T, August 4, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Hurricane Katrina: Barriers to Mental Health Services for Children Persist in Greater New Orleans, Although Federal Grants Are Helping to Address Them: GAO-09-935T, August 4, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Ryan White CARE Act: Estimated Effect of Proposed Stop-Loss Provision in H.R. 3293 on Urban Areas: GAO-09-947R, August 3, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

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Released August 3, 2009

Federal Contracting: Application of OMB Guidance Can Improve Use of Award Fee Contracts: GAO-09-839T, August 3, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

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Released July 31, 2009

Contingency Contract Management: DOD Needs to Develop and Finalize Background Screening and Other Standards for Private Security Contractors: GAO-09-351, July 31, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Home Mortgages: Provisions in a 2007 Mortgage Reform Bill (H.R. 3915) Would Strengthen Borrower Protections, but Views on Their Long-term Impact Differ: GAO-09-741, July 31, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: HUD Needs to Strengthen Its Capacity to Manage and Modernize Its Environment: GAO-09-675, July 31, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Recovery Act: States' Use of Highway Infrastructure Funds and Compliance with the Act's Requirements: GAO-09-926T, July 31, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

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Released July 30, 2009

Biological Research: Observations on DHS's Analyses Concerning Whether FMD Research Can Be Done as Safely on the Mainland as on Plum Island: GAO-09-747, July 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: CMS Should Develop an Agencywide Policy for Translating Medicare Documents into Languages Other Than English: GAO-09-752R, July 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Opportunities Exist to Achieve Greater Commonality and Efficiencies among Unmanned Aircraft Systems: GAO-09-520, July 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Energy Markets: Refinery Outages Can Have Varying Gasoline Price Impacts, but Gaps in Federal Data Limit Understanding of Impacts: GAO-09-700, July 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Law Enforcement Retirement: Information on Enhanced Retirement Benefits for Law Enforcement Personnel: GAO-09-727, July 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Federal Protective Service Should Improve Human Capital Planning and Better Communicate with Tenants: GAO-09-749, July 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Reverse Mortgages: Policy Changes Have Had Mostly Positive Effects on Lenders and Borrowers, but These Changes and Market Developments Have Increased HUD's Risk: GAO-09-836, July 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Postal Service: Broad Restructuring Needed to Address Deteriorating Finances: GAO-09-790T, July 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

United Nations: Renovation Still Scheduled for Completion in 2013, but Risk to Its Schedule and Cost Remain: GAO-09-870R, July 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Improper Payments: Significant Improvements Needed in DOD's Efforts to Address Improper Payment and Recovery Auditing Requirements: GAO-09-442, July 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Motor Carrier Safety: Reincarnating Commercial Vehicle Companies Pose Safety Threat to Motoring Public; Federal Safety Agency Has Initiated Efforts to Prevent Future Occurrences: GAO-09-924, July 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Postal Service: Mail Delivery Efficiency Has Improved, but Additional Actions Needed to Achieve Further Gains: GAO-09-696, July 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Infrastructure: Planning Challenges Could Increase Risks for DOD in Providing Utility Services When Needed to Support the Military Buildup on Guam: GAO-09-653, June 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Lands: Enhanced Planning Could Assist Agencies in Managing Increased Use of Off-Highway Vehicles: GAO-09-509, June 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Lands: Survey of Land Managers' Perspectives of Off-Highway Vehicle Use (GAO-09-547SP, June 2009), an E-supplement to GAO-09-509: GAO-09-547SP, June 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Highway Trust Fund Expenditures on Purposes Other than Construction and Maintenance of Highways and Bridges during Fiscal Years 2004-2008: GAO-09-729R, June 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: Federal Agencies Need to Strengthen Investment Board Oversight of Poorly Planned and Performing Projects: GAO-09-566, June 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Public Transportation: FTA's Triennial Review Program Has Improved, But Assessments of Grantees' Performance Could Be Enhanced: GAO-09-603, June 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Agriculture: Retail Food Prices Grew Faster Than the Prices Farmers Received for Agricultural Commodities, but Economic Research Has Not Established That Concentration Has Affected These Trends: GAO-09-746R, June 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

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Released July 29, 2009

Career and Technical Education: States Have Broad Flexibility in Implementing Perkins IV: GAO-09-683, July 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Career and Technical Education: Surveys to State Directors of Career and Technical Education (GAO-09-737SP, July 2009), an E-supplement to GAO-09-683: GAO-09-737SP, July 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

English Language Learning: Diverse Federal and State Efforts to Support Adult English Language Learning Could Benefit from More Coordination: GAO-09-575, July 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Influenza Pandemic: Gaps in Pandemic Planning and Preparedness Need to Be Addressed: GAO-09-909T, July 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Small Business Administration: Additional Steps Should Be Taken to Address Reforms to the Disaster Loan Program and Improve the Application Process for Future Disasters: GAO-09-755, July 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Small Business Administration: Additional Steps Should Be Taken to Address Reforms to the Disaster Loan Program and Improve the Application Process for Future Disasters: GAO-09-900T, July 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

Veterans' Disability Benefits: Preliminary Findings on Claims Processing Trends and Improvement Efforts: GAO-09-910T, July 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

U.S.-Russia Nuclear Agreement: Interagency Process Used to Develop the Classified Nuclear Proliferation Assessment Needs to Be Strengthened: GAO-09-743R, June 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released July 28, 2009

Characteristics and Performance of Nonprime Mortgages: GAO-09-848R, July 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text

Electronic Health Records: DOD and VA Efforts to Achieve Full Interoperability Are Ongoing; Program Office Management Needs Improvement: GAO-09-775, July 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

High Risk Series: Restructuring the U.S. Postal Service to Achieve Sustainable Financial Viability: GAO-09-937SP, July 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 3 pages) Accessible Text

Home Mortgages: Recent Performance of Nonprime Loans Highlights the Potential for Additional Foreclosures: GAO-09-922T, July 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Defense: Preliminary Observations on Defense Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosives Consequence Management Plans and Preparedness: GAO-09-927T, July 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Senate Preservation Fund: Key Transaction-Related Operating Practices Have Been Established but Additional Practices Are Needed: GAO-09-89R, July 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Warfighter Support: Information on Army and Marine Corps Ground Combat Helmet Pads: GAO-09-768R, July 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

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Released July 27, 2009

Air Pollution: Air Quality, Visibility, and the Potential Impacts of Coal-Fired Power Plants on Great Basin National Park, Nevada: GAO-09-788R, July 27, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Research: Information on the Government's Right to Assert Ownership Control over Federally Funded Inventions: GAO-09-742, July 27, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Emergency Communications: Vulnerabilities Remain and Limited Collaboration and Monitoring Hamper Federal Efforts: GAO-09-604, June 26, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 104 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released July 24, 2009

Combating Gangs: Better Coordination and Performance Measurement Would Help Clarify Roles of Federal Agencies and Strengthen Assessment of Efforts: GAO-09-708, July 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 89 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Electronic Records Archive: The National Archives and Records Administration's Fiscal Year 2009 Expenditure Plan: GAO-09-733, July 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal-Aid Highways: FHWA Has Improved Its Risk Management Approach, but Needs to Improve Its Oversight of Project Costs: GAO-09-751, July 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Juvenile Justice: Technical Assistance and Better Defined Evaluation Plans Will Help to Improve Girls' Delinquency Programs: GAO-09-721R, July 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Project BioShield Act: HHS Has Supported Development, Procurement, and Emergency Use of Medical Countermeasures to Address Health Threats: GAO-09-878R, July 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

National Transportation System: Options and Analytical Tools to Strengthen DOT's Approach to Supporting Communities' Access to the System: GAO-09-753, July 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Transportation Security: Key Actions Have Been Taken to Enhance Mass Transit and Passenger Rail Security, but Opportunities Exist to Strengthen Federal Strategy and Programs: GAO-09-678, June 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 100 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released August 24, 2009

Private Pensions: Alternative Approaches Could Address Retirement Risks Faced by Workers but Pose Trade-offs: GAO-09-642, July 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 pages) Accessible Text

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Released July 23, 2009

Capitol Visitor Center: Construction Expected to Be Completed within Current Budget Estimate: GAO-09-925T, July 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

District of Columbia Public Schools: Implementation and Sustainability of Reform Efforts Could Benefit From Enhanced Planning: GAO-09-902T, July 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Air Marshal Service: Actions Taken to Fulfill Core Mission and Address Workforce Issues: GAO-09-903T, July 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Treasury Actions Needed to Make the Home Affordable Modification Program More Transparent and Accountable: GAO-09-837, July 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

District of Columbia Public Schools: Important Steps Taken to Continue Reform Efforts, But Enhanced Planning Could Improve Implementation and Sustainability: GAO-09-619, June 26, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Labor: Wage and Hour Division Needs Improved Investigative Processes and Ability to Suspend Statute of Limitations to Better Protect Workers Against Wage Theft: GAO-09-629, June 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released July 22, 2009

Financial Markets Regulation: Financial Crisis Highlights Need to Improve Oversight of Leverage at Financial Institutions and across System: GAO-09-739, July 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 136 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues: GAO-09-920T, July 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

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Released August 21, 2009

Health Insurance: Enrollment, Benefits, Funding, and Other Characteristics of State High-Risk Health Insurance Pools: GAO-09-730R, July 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

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Released July 21, 2009

International Trade: Prior Updates of the Trade Advisory System Offer Insights for Current Review: GAO-09-842T, July 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Project Bioshield: HHS Can Improve Agency Internal Controls for Its New Contracting Authorities: GAO-09-820, July 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Wildland Fire Management: Federal Agencies Have Taken Important Steps Forward, but Additional Action Is Needed to Address Remaining Challenges: GAO-09-906T, July 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Medicaid and CHIP: Opportunities Exist to Improve U.S. Insular Area Demographic Data That Could Be Used to Help Determine Federal Funding: GAO-09-558R, June 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released July 20, 2009

Drug Control: U.S. Counternarcotics Cooperation with Venezuela Has Declined: GAO-09-806, July 20, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

Improper Payments: Responses to Posthearing Questions Related to Eliminating Waste and Fraud in Medicare and Medicaid: GAO-09-838R, July 20, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Critical Infrastructure: Actions Needed to Improve the Consistency, Reliability, and Usefulness of DOD's Tier 1 Task Critical Asset List: GAO-09-740R, July 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Hurricane Katrina: Barriers to Mental Health Services for Children Persist in Greater New Orleans, Although Federal Grants Are Helping to Address Them: GAO-09-563, July 13, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text

Hurricane Katrina: Federal Grants Have Helped Health Care Organizations Provide Primary Care, but Challenges Remain: GAO-09-588, July 13, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text

Disaster Assistance: Greater Coordination and an Evaluation of Programs' Outcomes Could Improve Disaster Case Management: GAO-09-561, July 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Food and Drug Administration: FDA Faces Challenges Meeting Its Growing Medical Product Responsibilities and Should Develop Complete Estimates of Its Resource Needs: GAO-09-581, June 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 81 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Gulf Coast Disaster Recovery: Community Development Block Grant Program Guidance to States Needs to Be Improved: GAO-09-541, June 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released August 19, 2009

Teacher Preparation: Multiple Federal Education Offices Support Teacher Preparation for Instructing Students with Disabilities and English Language Learners, but Systematic Departmentwide Coordination Could Enhance This Assistance: GAO-09-573, July 20, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released July 17, 2009

Coast Guard: Better Logistics Planning Needed to Aid Operational Decisions Related to the Deployment of the National Security Cutter and Its Support Assets: GAO-09-497, July 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: Agencies Continue to Report Progress, but Need to Mitigate Persistent Weaknesses: GAO-09-546, July 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Reserve Forces: Army Needs to Reevaluate its Approach to Training and Mobilizing Reserve Component Forces: GAO-09-720, July 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

School Meal Programs: Experiences of the States and Districts That Eliminated Reduced-price Fees: GAO-09-584, July 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

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Released July 16, 2009

Aviation Weather: FAA and the National Weather Service Are Considering Plans to Consolidate Weather Service Offices, But Face Significant Challenges: GAO-09-887T, July 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

VA Health Care: Preliminary Findings on VA's Provision of Health Care Services to Women Veterans: GAO-09-899T, July 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

President's Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief: Partner Selection and Oversight Follow Accepted Practices but Would Benefit from Enhanced Planning and Accountability: GAO-09-666, July 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Park Service: Donations and Related Partnerships Benefit Parks, but Management Refinements Could Better Target Risks and Enhance Accountability: GAO-09-386, June 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 95 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Tax Compliance: Opportunities Exist to Improve Tax Compliance of Applicants for State Business Licenses: GAO-09-569, June 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released July 15, 2009

Clean Water Infrastructure: Design Issues and Funding Options for a Clean Water Trust Fund: GAO-09-893T, July 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Coast Guard Retiree Health Care: Coast Guard Contributions to and Payments from the DOD Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund (MERHCF): GAO-09-857R, July 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Real Property: An Update on High Risk Issues: GAO-09-801T, July 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Grants Management: Grants.gov Has Systematic Weaknesses That Require Attention: GAO-09-589, July 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

State Department: Key Transformation Practices Could Have Helped in Restructuring Arms Control and Nonproliferation Bureaus: GAO-09-738, July 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released July 14, 2009

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, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Electronic Health Records: Program Office Improvements Needed to Strengthen Management of VA and DOD Efforts to Achieve Full Interoperability: GAO-09-895T, July 14, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Hardrock Mining: Information on State Royalties and the Number of Abandoned Mine Sites and Hazards: GAO-09-854T, July 14, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

VA Health Care: Preliminary Findings on VA's Provision of Health Care Services to Women Veterans: GAO-09-884T, July 14, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Personnel Security Clearances: An Outcome-Focused Strategy Is Needed to Guide Implementation of the Reformed Clearance Process: GAO-09-488, May 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released August 10, 2009

International Trade: Four Free Trade Agreements GAO Reviewed Have Resulted in Commercial Benefits, but Challenges on Labor and Environment Remain: GAO-09-439, July 10, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 154 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released July 10, 2009

Overseas Contingency Operations: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense: GAO-09-791R, July 10, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

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Released July 9, 2009

Clean Air Act: Preliminary Observations on the Effectiveness and Costs of Mercury Control Technologies at Coal-Fired Power Plants: GAO-09-860T, July 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Energy and Water: Preliminary Observations on the Links between Water and Biofuels and Electricity Production: GAO-09-862T, July 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Formula Grants: Census Data Are among Several Factors That Can Affect Funding Allocations: GAO-09-832T, July 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Military Base Realignments and Closures: DOD Needs to Update Savings Estimates and Continue to Address Challenges in Consolidating Supply-Related Functions at Depot Maintenance Locations: GAO-09-703, July 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Participants' Dividend Payments and Repurchases of Preferred Stock and Warrants: GAO-09-889T, July 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

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Released July 8, 2009

Bottled Water: FDA Safety and Consumer Protections Are Often Less Stringent Than Comparable EPA Protections for Tap Water: GAO-09-861T, July 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

Climate Change Trade Measures: Considerations for U.S. Policy Makers: GAO-09-724R, July 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text

Climate Change Trade Measures: Estimating Industry Effects: GAO-09-875T, July 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Logistics: Observations on Army's Implementation of the Logistics Modernization Program: GAO-09-852R, July 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal Year 2008 U.S. Government Financial Statements: Federal Government Faces New and Continuing Financial Management and Fiscal Challenges: GAO-09-805T, July 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Preliminary Results Show Federal Protective Service's Ability to Protect Federal Facilities Is Hampered By Weaknesses in Its Contract Security Guard Program: GAO-09-859T, July 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Recovering Servicemembers: DOD and VA Have Jointly Developed the Majority of Required Policies but Challenges Remain: GAO-09-728, July 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

Recovery Act: States' and Localities' Current and Planned Uses of Funds While Facing Fiscal Stresses: GAO-09-829, July 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 167 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Recovery Act: States' and Localities' Current and Planned Uses of Funds While Facing Fiscal Stresses: GAO-09-831T, July 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text

Recovery Act: States' and Localities' Current and Planned Uses of Funds While Facing Fiscal Stresses (Appendixes): GAO-09-830SP, July 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 736 pages) Accessible Text

Bottled Water: FDA Safety and Consumer Protections Are Often Less Stringent Than Comparable EPA Protections for Tap Water: GAO-09-610, June 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Transit Security Grant Program: DHS Allocates Grants Based on Risk, but Its Risk Methodology, Management Controls, and Grant Oversight Can Be Strengthened: GAO-09-491, June 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released July 7, 2009

Coast Guard: Observations on the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget and Related Performance and Management Challenges: GAO-09-810T, July 7, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

Military Personnel: Reserve Compensation Has Increased Significantly and Is Likely to Rise Further as DOD and VA Prepare for the Implementation of Enhanced Educational Benefits: GAO-09-726R, July 6, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

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Released July 6, 2009

Force Structure: Actions Needed to Improve DOD's Ability to Manage, Assess, and Report on Global Defense Posture Initiatives: GAO-09-706R, July 2, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Tax Administration: IRS Should Evaluate Penalties and Develop a Plan to Focus Its Efforts: GAO-09-567, June 5, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released July 2, 2009

Urban Area Security Initiative: FEMA Lacks Measures to Assess How Regional Collaboration Efforts Build Preparedness Capabilities: GAO-09-651, July 2, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released July 13, 2009

Assessing the Reliability of Computer-Processed Data (Supersedes GAO-03-273G): GAO-09-680G, July 1, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text

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Released June 30, 2009

Defense Travel System: Implementation Challenges Remain: GAO-09-577, June 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Information Security Issues: GAO-09-817R, June 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Recovery Act: The Department of Transportation Followed Key Federal Requirements in Developing Selection Criteria for Its Supplemental Discretionary Grants Program: GAO-09-785R, June 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

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Released June 29, 2009

Reverse Mortgages: Product Complexity and Consumer Protection Issues Underscore Need for Improved Controls over Counseling for Borrowers: GAO-09-606, June 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 80 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Reverse Mortgages: Product Complexity and Consumer Protection Issues Underscore Need for Improved Controls over Counseling for Borrowers: GAO-09-812T, June 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Clean Water Infrastructure: A Variety of Issues Need to Be Considered When Designing a Clean Water Trust Fund: GAO-09-657, May 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Contracting: Guidance on Award Fees Has Led to Better Practices but Is Not Consistently Applied: GAO-09-630, May 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Insurance Sales to Military Personnnel: Additional Actions Needed to Prevent Improper Life Insurance Sales and Pay Allotment Transactions: GAO-09-452, May 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released June 26, 2009

Human Capital: Actions Needed to Better Track and Provide Timely and Accurate Compensation and Medical Benefits to Deployed Federal Civilians: GAO-09-562, June 26, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 87 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Critical Infrastructure Protection Cost-Benefit Report: GAO-09-654R, June 26, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Energy Markets: Estimates of the Effects of Mergers and Market Concentration on Wholesale Gasoline Prices: GAO-09-659, June 12, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 70 pages) Accessible Text

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Released June 25, 2009

Combating Nuclear Smuggling: Lessons Learned from DHS Testing of Advanced Radiation Detection Portal Monitors: GAO-09-804T, June 25, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Corporate Crime: Preliminary Observations on DOJ's Use and Oversight of Deferred Prosecution and Non-Prosecution Agreements: GAO-09-636T, June 25, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Cybersecurity: Continued Federal Efforts Are Needed to Protect Critical Systems and Information: GAO-09-835T, June 25, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Logistics: Information on the Test and Evaluation and Assignment and Cancellation of National Stock Numbers as It Relates to MILITEC-1: GAO-09-735R, June 25, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Highway Trust Fund: Options for Improving Sustainability and Mechanisms to Manage Solvency: GAO-09-845T, June 25, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Continued Monitoring of Internal Safeguards and an Action Plan to Address Employee Concerns Could Improve Implementation of the National Security Personnel System: GAO-09-840, June 25, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Internal Revenue Service: Status of GAO Financial Audit and Related Financial Management Report Recommendations: GAO-09-514, June 25, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 98 pages) Accessible Text

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Released June 24, 2009

Aviation Safety: Better Data and Targeted FAA Efforts Needed to Identify and Address Safety Issues of Small Air Cargo Carriers: GAO-09-614, June 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Coast Guard: Observations on the Genesis and Progress of the Service's Modernization Program: GAO-09-530R, June 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Contract Management: Minimal Compliance with New Safeguards for Time-and-Materials Contracts for Commercial Services and Safeguards Have Not Been Applied to GSA Schedules Program: GAO-09-579, June 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Tort Claims Act: Information Related to Implications of Extending Coverage to Volunteers at HRSA-Funded Health Centers: GAO-09-693R, June 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Management Report: Improvements Are Needed to Enhance IRS's Internal Controls and Operating Effectiveness: GAO-09-513R, June 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Prescription Drugs: Overview of Approaches to Control Prescription Drug Spending in Federal Programs: GAO-09-819T, June 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Ensuring Accountability in a Time of Financial and Fiscal Stress: GAO-09-847CG, June 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

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Released June 23, 2009

High Speed Passenger Rail: Effectively Using Recovery Act Funds for High Speed Rail Projects: GAO-09-786T, June 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Military Personnel: Reserve Component Servicemembers on Average Earn More Income while Activated: GAO-09-688R, June 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

V-22 Osprey Aircraft: Assessments Needed to Address Operational and Cost Concerns to Define Future Investments: GAO-09-692T, June 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

The Recovery Act and TARP: GAO's Oversight Role: GAO-09-846CG, June 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

International Aviation: Federal Efforts Help Address Safety Challenges in Africa, but Could Benefit from Reassessment and Better Coordination: GAO-09-498, June 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Assessments Needed to Address V-22 Aircraft Operational and Cost Concerns to Define Future Investments: GAO-09-482, May 11, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Key Challenges Facing Government Managers: GAO-09-609CG, April 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

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Released June 22, 2009

Army Corps of Engineers: Recent Changes Have Reduced the Use of Continuing Contracts, but Management Processes Need to Be Improved: GAO-09-552, June 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Job Corps: Better Targeted Career Training and Improved Preenrollment Information Could Enhance Female Residential Student Recruitment and Retention: GAO-09-470, June 2, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicaid: Source of Screening Affects Women's Eligibility for Coverage of Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment in Some States: GAO-09-384, May 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

Combating Nuclear Smuggling: DHS Improved Testing of Advanced Radiation Detection Portal Monitors, but Preliminary Results Show Limits of the New Technology: GAO-09-655, May 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Firearm and Explosives Background Checks Involving Terrorist Watch List Records: GAO-09-125R, May 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released June 19, 2009

Firearms Trafficking: U.S. Efforts to Combat Arms Trafficking to Mexico Face Planning and Coordination Challenges: GAO-09-781T, June 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Hurricanes Gustav and Ike Disaster Assistance: FEMA Strengthened Its Fraud Prevention Controls, but Customer Service Needs Improvement: GAO-09-671, June 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Training: DOD Needs a Strategic Plan and Better Inventory and Requirements Data to Guide Development of Language Skills and Regional Proficiency: GAO-09-568, June 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Exports: Foreign Military Sales Program Needs Better Controls for Exported Items and Information for Oversight: GAO-09-454, May 20, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Fisheries Management: Alleged Misconduct of Members and Staff of the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council: GAO-09-508R, May 20, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released June 18, 2009

Firearms Trafficking: U.S. Efforts to Combat Arms Trafficking to Mexico Face Planning and Coordination Challenges: GAO-09-709, June 18, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 83 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

International Trade: Observations on U.S. Government Efforts to Address Textile Transshipment: GAO-09-813T, June 18, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Medical Devices: Shortcomings in FDA's Premarket Review, Postmarket Surveillance, and Inspections of Device Manufacturing Establishments: GAO-09-370T, June 18, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Military Pay: The Defense Finance and Accounting Service--Indianapolis Could Improve Control Activities over Its Processing of Active Duty Army Military Personnel Federal Payroll Taxes: GAO-09-557R, June 18, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

New Markets Tax Credit: Minority Entities Are Less Successful in Obtaining Awards Than Non-Minority Entities: GAO-09-795T, June 18, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. and Canadian Governments Have Established Mechanisms to Monitor Compliance with the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement but Face Operational Challenges: GAO-09-764R, June 18, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs: Improved Oversight and Controls Would Better Ensure Program Quality: GAO-09-395, May 20, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released June 17, 2009

American Battle Monuments Commission: Management Action Needed to Improve Internal Control Procedures: GAO-09-714R, June 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Broadcasting to Cuba: Observations Regarding TV Marti's Strategy and Operations: GAO-09-758T, June 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Identity Theft: Governments Have Acted to Protect Personally Identifiable Information, but Vulnerabilities Remain: GAO-09-759T, June 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Polar-Orbiting Environmental Satellites: With Costs Increasing and Data Continuity at Risk, Improvements Needed in Tri-agency Decision Making: GAO-09-564, June 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Polar-Orbiting Satellites: With Costs Increasing and Data Continuity at Risk, Improvements Needed in Tri-agency Decision Making: GAO-09-772T, June 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Telecommunications: Preliminary Observations about Consumer Satisfaction and Problems with Wireless Phone Service and FCC's Efforts to Assist Consumers with Complaints: GAO-09-800T, June 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Capital Purchase Program Transactions for October 28, 2008, through May 29, 2009, and Information on Financial Agency Agreements, Contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements, and Interagency Agreements Awarded as of June 1, 2009 (GAO-09-707SP, June 2009), an e-supplement to GAO-09-658: GAO-09-707SP, June 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Troubled Asset Relief Program: June 2009 Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues: GAO-09-658, June 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 117 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released June 16, 2009

Defense Acquisitions: Issues to be Considered for Army's Modernization of Combat Systems: GAO-09-793T, June 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Bankruptcy Judges: Measuring Judges' Case-Related Workload: GAO-09-808T, June 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Influenza Pandemic: Greater Agency Accountability Needed to Protect Federal Workers in the Event of a Pandemic: GAO-09-783T, June 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

NASA: Commercial Partners Are Making Progress, but Face Aggressive Schedules to Demonstrate Critical Space Station Cargo Transport Capabilities: GAO-09-618, June 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Technology Transfer: Clearer Priorities and Greater Use of Innovative Approaches Could Increase the Effectiveness of Technology Transfer at Department of Energy Laboratories: GAO-09-548, June 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Influenza Pandemic: Increased Agency Accountability Could Help Protect Federal Employees Serving the Public in the Event of a Pandemic: GAO-09-404, June 12, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released June 15, 2009

CBP Could Improve Its Estimation of Funding Needed for New Border Patrol Agents: GAO-09-542R, June 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Veterans Affairs: Implementation of Temporary Residence Adaptation Grants: GAO-09-637R, June 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Tax Gap: Requiring Information Reporting for Charitable Cash Contributions May Not Be an Effective Way to Improve Compliance: GAO-09-555, May 14, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

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Released June 12, 2009

Coast Guard: Administrative Law Judge Program Contains Elements Designed to Foster Judges' Independence and Mariner Protections Assessed Are Being Followed: GAO-09-489, June 12, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Infrastructure: DOD Needs to Improve Oversight of Relocatable Facilities and Develop a Strategy for Managing Their Use across the Military Services: GAO-09-585, June 12, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Land Management: BLM and the Forest Service Have Improved Oversight of the Land Exchange Process, but Additional Actions Are Needed: GAO-09-611, June 12, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 126 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Real Estate Tax Deduction: Taxpayers Face Challenges in Determining What Qualifies; Better Information Could Improve Compliance: GAO-09-521, May 13, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released June 11, 2009

EPA Chemical Assessments: Process Reforms Offer the Potential to Address Key Problems: GAO-09-774T, June 11, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Public Housing: HUD's Oversight of Housing Agencies Should Focus More on Inappropriate Use of Program Funds: GAO-09-33, June 11, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Environmental Contamination: Lessons Learned from the Cleanup of Formerly Used Defense and Military Munitions Sites: GAO-09-779T, June 10, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

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Released June 10, 2009

Army Working Capital Fund: Actions Needed to Improve Budgeting for Carryover at Army Ordnance: GAO-09-415, June 10, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

VA Real Property: VA Emphasizes Enhanced-Use Leases to Manage Its Real Property Portfolio: GAO-09-776T, June 10, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Voters With Disabilities: More Polling Places Had No Potential Impediments Than in 2000, but Challenges Remain: GAO-09-685, June 10, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text

Telecommunications: Broadband Deployment Plan Should Include Performance Goals and Measures to Guide Federal Investment: GAO-09-494, May 12, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released June 9, 2009

Federal Energy and Fleet Management: Plug-in Vehicles Offer Potential Benefits, but High Costs and Limited Information Could Hinder Integration into the Federal Fleet: GAO-09-493, June 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Scientific Integrity: EPA's Efforts to Enhance the Credibility and Transparency of Its Scientific Processes: GAO-09-773T, June 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

VA Health Care: Overview of VA's Capital Asset Management: GAO-09-686T, June 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

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Released June 8, 2009

Aviation and Climate Change: Aircraft Emissions Expected to Grow, but Technological and Operational Improvements and Government Policies Can Help Control Emissions: GAO-09-554, June 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 100 pages) Accessible Text

Nuclear and Worker Safety: Limited Information Exists on Costs and Reasons for Work Stoppages at DOE's Hanford Site: GAO-09-451, May 7, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Biomonitoring: EPA Needs to Coordinate Its Research Strategy and Clarify Its Authority to Obtain Biomonitoring Data: GAO-09-353, April 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released June 4, 2009

Export Controls: Fundamental Reexamination of System Is Needed to Help Protect Critical Technologies: GAO-09-767T, June 4, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

International Food Assistance: Local and Regional Procurement Provides Opportunities to Enhance U.S. Food Aid, but Challenges May Constrain Its Implementation: GAO-09-757T, June 4, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Military and Dual-Use Technology: Covert Testing Shows Continuing Vulnerabilities of Domestic Sales for Illegal Export: GAO-09-725T, June 4, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Internal Revenue Service: Review of the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Request: GAO-09-754, June 3, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Tax Administration: Interim Results of IRS's 2009 Filing Season: GAO-09-640, June 3, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

International Food Assistance: Local and Regional Procurement Can Enhance the Efficiency of U.S. Food Aid, but Challenges May Constrain Its Implementation: GAO-09-570, May 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 102 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released June 3, 2009

Alaska Native Villages: Limited Progress Has Been Made on Relocating Villages Threatened by Flooding and Erosion: GAO-09-551, June 3, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Influenza Pandemic: Continued Focus on the Nation's Planning and Preparedness Efforts Remains Essential: GAO-09-760T, June 3, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Public Transportation: New Starts Program Challenges and Preliminary Observations on Expediting Project Development: GAO-09-763T, June 3, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Rebuilding Iraq: Improved Management Controls and Iraqi Commitment Needed for Key State and USAID Capacity-Building Programs: GAO-09-526, June 3, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Indian Health Service: Millions of Dollars in Property and Equipment Continue to Be Lost or Stolen: GAO-09-450, June 2, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Regulation SHO: Recent Actions Appear to Have Initially Reduced Failures to Deliver, but More Industry Guidance Is Needed: GAO-09-483, May 12, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 114 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released June 2, 2009

Information Technology: FDA Needs to Establish Key Plans and Processes for Guiding Systems Modernization Efforts: GAO-09-523, June 2, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Waste: DOE's Environmental Management Initiatives Report Is Incomplete: GAO-09-697R, June 2, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

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Released June 1, 2009

Defense Management: Observations on DOD's Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Request for Corrosion Prevention and Control: GAO-09-732R, June 1, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Privacy and Security: Food and Drug Administration Faces Challenges in Establishing Protections for Its Postmarket Risk Analysis System: GAO-09-355, June 1, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 79 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Enrollee Cost Sharing for Selected Specialty Prescription Drugs: GAO-09-517R, April 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Hospital Emergency Departments: Bibliography (GAO-09-348SP, April 30, 2009), an E-supplement to GAO-09-347: GAO-09-348SP, April 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Hospital Emergency Departments: Crowding Continues to Occur, and Some Patients Wait Longer than Recommended Time Frames: GAO-09-347, April 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text

New Markets Tax Credit: Minority Entities Are Less Successful in Obtaining Awards Than Non-Minority Entitities: GAO-09-536, April 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text

Nuclear Forensics: Comprehensive Interagency Plan Needed to Address Human Capital Issues: GAO-09-527R, April 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Crop Insurance: Opportunities Exist to Reduce the Costs of Administering the Program: GAO-09-445, April 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released May 29, 2009

Defense Management: Observations on DOD's Analysis of Options for Improving Corrosion Prevention and Control through Earlier Planning in the Requirements and Acquisition Processes: GAO-09-694R, May 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Reserve Banks: Areas for Improvement in Information Security Controls: GAO-09-722R, May 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Audit: Senate Restaurants Revolving Fund for Fiscal Years 2008 and 2007: GAO-09-409, May 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Sponsored Noncitizens and Public Benefits: More Clarity in Federal Guidance and Better Access to Federal Information Could Improve Implementation of Income Eligibility Rules: GAO-09-375, May 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Preparedness: FEMA Has Made Progress, but Needs to Complete and Integrate Planning, Exercise, and Assessment Efforts: GAO-09-369, April 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 123 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released May 28, 2009

Financial Audit: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Funds' 2008 and 2007 Financial Statements: GAO-09-535, May 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text

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Released May 27, 2009

Financial Management: DOD Needs to Clarify Its General Gift Fund Policies to Provide for Effective Oversight: GAO-09-486R, May 27, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Public Diplomacy: Key Issues for Congressional Oversight: GAO-09-679SP, May 27, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

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Released May 22, 2009

End-Stage Renal Disease: CMS Should Monitor Effect of Bundled Payment on Home Dialysis Utilization Rates: GAO-09-537, May 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Transit Administration: Progress and Challenges in Implementing and Evaluating the Job Access and Reverse Commute Program: GAO-09-496, May 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Contractors: Better Performance Information Needed to Support Agency Contract Award Decisions: GAO-09-374, April 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released May 21, 2009

Endangered Species Act: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Has Incomplete Information about Effects on Listed Species from Section 7 Consultations: GAO-09-550, May 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office: GAO-09-699T, May 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Responses to Questions for the Record: March 18, 2009, Hearing on ATC Modernization: Near-Term Achievable Goals: GAO-09-718R, May 20, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Effect of Personnel Reform on the Federal Aviation Administration's Budget: GAO-09-645R, May 14, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Freight Rail Security: Actions Have Been Taken to Enhance Security, but the Federal Strategy Can Be Strengthened and Security Efforts Better Monitored: GAO-09-243, April 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 129 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released May 20, 2009

Joint Strike Fighter: Strong Risk Management Essential as Program Enters Most Challenging Phase: GAO-09-711T, May 20, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation: Financial Challenges Highlight Need for Improved Governance and Management: GAO-09-702T, May 20, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Sovereign Wealth Funds: Laws Limiting Foreign Investment Affect Certain U.S. Assets and Agencies Have Various Enforcement Processes: GAO-09-608, May 20, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Space Acquisitions: DOD Faces Substantial Challenges in Developing New Space Systems: GAO-09-705T, May 20, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Postal Service: Network Rightsizing Needed to Help Keep USPS Financially Viable: GAO-09-674T, May 20, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Designated Federal Entities: Survey of Governance Practices and the Inspector General Role: GAO-09-270, April 20, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 155 pages) Accessible Text

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Released May 19, 2009

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: Coordinated Federal Decisions and Additional Data Are Needed to Manage Potential Economic Impact of Applying U.S. Immigration Law: GAO-09-426T, May 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

DOD Personnel Clearances: Comprehensive Timeliness Reporting, Complete Clearance Documentation, and Quality Measures Are Needed to Further Improve the Clearance Process: GAO-09-400, May 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Foreign Assistance: Measures to Prevent Inadvertent Payments to Terrorists under Palestinian Aid Programs Have Been Strengthened, but Some Weaknesses Remain: GAO-09-622, May 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: Agencies Make Progress in Implementation of Requirements, but Significant Weaknesses Persist: GAO-09-701T, May 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Seclusions and Restraints: Selected Cases of Death and Abuse at Public and Private Schools and Treatment Centers: GAO-09-719T, May 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text

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Released May 18, 2009

DOD Business Systems Modernization: Recent Slowdown in Institutionalizing Key Management Controls Needs to Be Addressed: GAO-09-586, May 18, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 70 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Operations: Actions Needed to Improve Oversight and Interagency Coordination for the Commander's Emergency Response Program in Afghanistan: GAO-09-615, May 18, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Questions for the Record Related to the Implementation of the Department of Defense's National Security Personnel System: GAO-09-669R, May 18, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

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Released May 15, 2009

Financial Audit: Congressional Award Foundation's Fiscal Years 2008 and 2007 Financial Statements: GAO-09-652, May 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Military Housing Privatization: DOD Faces New Challenges Due to Significant Growth at Some Installations and Recent Turmoil in the Financial Markets: GAO-09-352, May 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released May 14, 2009

Depot Maintenance: Actions Needed to Identify and Establish Core Capability at Military Depots: GAO-09-83, May 14, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released May 13, 2009

Best Practices: High Levels of Knowledge at Key Points Differentiate Commercial Shipbuilding from Navy Shipbuilding: GAO-09-322, May 13, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 75 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released May 12, 2009

Motor Carrier Safety: Commercial Vehicle Registration Program Has Kept Unsafe Carriers from Operating, but Effectiveness Is Difficult to Measure: GAO-09-495, May 12, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Issues Regarding the Inclusion of Refined Petroleum Products as Part of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve: GAO-09-695T, May 12, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

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Released May 8, 2009

Statutory Authorities to Prohibit Inspector General Activities: GAO-09-660R, May 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Management Systems: OMB's Financial Management Line of Business Initiative Continues but Future Success Remains Uncertain: GAO-09-328, May 7, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Securities and Exchange Commission: Greater Attention Is Needed to Enhance Communication and Utilization of Resources in the Division of Enforcement: GAO-09-613T, May 7, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

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Released May 7, 2009

Global Positioning System: Significant Challenges in Sustaining and Upgrading Widely Used Capabilities: GAO-09-670T, May 7, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Hedge Funds: Overview of Regulatory Oversight, Counterparty Risks, and Investment Challenges: GAO-09-677T, May 7, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Tax Administration: Possible Implications of Expanding Refund Offset Provisions: GAO-09-571R, May 7, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Global Positioning System: Significant Challenges in Sustaining and Upgrading Widely Used Capabilities: GAO-09-325, April 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Insurance Reciprocity and Uniformity: NAIC and State Regulators Have Made Progress in Producer Licensing, Product Approval, and Market Conduct Regulation, but Challenges Remain: GAO-09-372, April 6, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released May 6, 2009

Architect of the Capitol: Plans for Renovating the Cannon House Office Building and Garages: GAO-09-673T, May 6, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Management: Achieving Financial Statement Auditability in the Department of Defense: GAO-09-373, May 6, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Postal Service: Intelligent Mail Benefits May Not Be Achieved if Key Risks Are Not Addressed: GAO-09-599, May 6, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Securities and Exchange Commission: Greater Attention Needed to Enhance Communication and Utilization of Resources in the Division of Enforcement: GAO-09-358, March 31, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released May 5, 2009

Information Security: Cyber Threats and Vulnerabilities Place Federal Systems at Risk: GAO-09-661T, May 5, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Recovery Act: GAO's Efforts to Work with the Accountability Community to Help Ensure Effective and Efficient Oversight: GAO-09-672T, May 5, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

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Released May 4, 2009

Graduate Medical Education: Trends in Training and Student Debt: GAO-09-438R, May 4, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text

Military Personnel: Army Needs to Focus on Cost-Effective Use of Financial Incentives and Quality Standards in Managing Force Growth: GAO-09-256, May 4, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 70 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released April 30, 2009

Defense Acquisitions: Charting a Course for Lasting Reform: GAO-09-663T, April 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Health Resources and Services Administration: Many Underserved Areas Lack a Health Center Site, and Data Are Needed on Service Provision at Sites: GAO-09-667T, April 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Higher Education: Approaches to Attract and Fund International Students in the United States and Abroad: GAO-09-379, April 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text

Space Acquisitions: Government and Industry Partners Face Substantial Challenges in Developing New DOD Space Systems: GAO-09-648T, April 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

The Nation's Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: March 2009 Update: GAO-09-405SP, April 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Secure Border Initiative Fiscal Year 2009 Expenditure Plan: GAO-09-274R, April 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Recovering Servicemembers: DOD and VA Have Made Progress to Jointly Develop Required Policies but Additional Challenges Remain: GAO-09-540T, April 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

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Released April 29, 2009

Recovery Act: Consistent Policies Needed to Ensure Equal Consideration of Grant Applications: GAO-09-590R, April 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Recovery Act: Initial Results on States' Use of and Accountability for Transportation Funds: GAO-09-597T, April 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Department of Agriculture: Recommendations and Options Available to the New Administration and Congress to Address Long-Standing Civil Rights Issues: GAO-09-650T, April 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

VA Health Care: Challenges in Budget Formulation and Issues Surrounding the Proposal for Advance Appropriations: GAO-09-664T, April 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: Management and Oversight of Projects Totaling Billions of Dollars Need Attention: GAO-09-624T, April 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages)

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Released April 28, 2009

Acquisition Workforce: DOD Can Improve Its Management and Oversight by Tracking Data on Contractor Personnel and Taking Additional Actions: GAO-09-616T, April 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Bureau of Public Debt: Areas for Improvement in Information Security Controls: GAO-09-633R, April 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office: GAO-09-587T, April 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Social Security Administration: Effective Information Technology Management Essential for Data Center Initiative: GAO-09-662T, April 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

USAID Acquisition and Assistance: Challenges Remain in Developing and Implementing a Strategic Workforce Plan: GAO-09-607T, April 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Women's Pay: Converging Characteristics of Men and Women in the Federal Workforce Help Explain the Narrowing Pay Gap: GAO-09-621T, April 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Women's Pay: Gender Pay Gap in the Federal Workforce Narrows as Differences in Occupation, Education, and Experience Diminish: GAO-09-279, March 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 108 pages) Accessible Text

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Released April 27, 2009

Telecommunications: Information on Participation in the E-rate Program (GAO-09-254SP, March 2009), an e-supplement to GAO-09-253: GAO-09-254SP, April 27, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Telecommunications: Long-Term Strategic Vision Would Help Ensure Targeting of E-rate Funds to Highest-Priority Uses: GAO-09-253, March 27, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 83 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released April 23, 2009

Auto Industry: Summary of Government Efforts and Automakers' Restructuring to Date: GAO-09-553, April 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Acquisitions: Actions Needed to Ensure Value for Service Contracts: GAO-09-643T, April 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites: Acquisition Has Increased Costs, Reduced Capabilities, and Delayed Schedules: GAO-09-596T, April 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Recovery Act: As Initial Implementation Unfolds in States and Localities, Continued Attention to Accountability Issues Is Essential: GAO-09-580, April 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 303 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Recovery Act: As Initial Implementation Unfolds in States and Localities, Continued Attention to Accountability Issues Is Essential: GAO-09-631T, April 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

Improper Payments: Progress Made but Challenges Remain in Estimating and Reducing Improper Payments: GAO-09-628T, April 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Commercial Aviation: Airline Industry Contraction Due to Volatile Fuel Prices and Falling Demand Affects Airports, Passengers, and Federal Government Revenues: GAO-09-393, April 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Foreign Aid Reform: Comprehensive Strategy, Interagency Coordination, and Operational Improvements Would Bolster Current Efforts: GAO-09-192, April 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites: Acquisition Is Under Way, but Improvements Needed in Management and Oversight: GAO-09-323, April 2, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Transportation Security: Comprehensive Risk Assessments and Stronger Internal Controls Needed to Help Inform TSA Resource Allocation: GAO-09-492, March 27, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released April 22, 2009

Aviation Safety: Potential Strategies to Address Air Ambulance Safety Concerns: GAO-09-627T, April 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Coast Guard: Update on Deepwater Program Management, Cost, and Acquisition Workforce: GAO-09-620T, April 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Feasibility of Requiring Financial Assurances for the Recall or Destruction of Unsafe Consumer Products: GAO-09-512R, April 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Defense: Actions Needed to Address Management of Air Sovereignty Alert Operations to Protect U.S. Airspace: GAO-09-612T, April 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Sustained Attention to Strategic Human Capital Management Needed: GAO-09-632T, April 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Management: DOD Needs to Improve Program Management, Policy, and Testing to Enhance Ability to Field Operationally Useful Non-lethal Weapons: GAO-09-344, April 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Audit: Material Weaknesses in Internal Control Continue to Impact Preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements of the U.S. Government: GAO-09-387, April 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Hazardous Materials: EPA's Assessment of Sites That May Have Received Asbestos-Contaminated Ore from Libby, Montana (GAO-09-7SP, March 2009), an E-supplement to GAO-09-6R: GAO-09-7SP, March 10, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Hazardous Materials: Status of EPA's Efforts to Assess Sites That May Have Received Asbestos-Contaminated Ore from Libby, Montana: GAO-09-6R, March 10, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

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Released April 21, 2009

Afghanistan: Key Issues for Congressional Oversight: GAO-09-473SP, April 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

Afghanistan: U.S.- and Internationally-Funded Roads (GAO-09-626SP), an E-supplement to GAO-09-473SP: GAO-09-626SP, April 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages)

Iraqi Refugee Assistance: Improvements Needed in Measuring Progress, Assessing Needs, Tracking Funds, and Developing an International Strategic Plan: GAO-09-120, April 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Office of Personnel Management: Retirement Modernization Planning and Management Shortcomings Need to Be Addressed: GAO-09-529, April 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Released April 20, 2009

Army Health Care: Progress Made in Staffing and Monitoring Units that Provide Outpatient Case Management, but Additional Steps Needed

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