Month in Review, July 2012
The Month in Review is a comprehensive list of all reports, testimony, correspondence and other publications issued by GAO during the previous month, grouped according to topics. We assign more than one topic to a report when that makes sense. For example, a report about education for veterans will be categorized as both a Veterans report and an Education report. So, you may see the same report in more than one topic below.
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Agriculture and Food
Farm Programs
Food Safety
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Trade Adjustment Assistance
USDA Has Enhanced Technical Assistance for Farmers and Fishermen, but Steps Are Needed to Better Evaluate Program Effectiveness
GAO-12-731, Jul 12, 2012
[back to top]GAO-12-731, Jul 12, 2012
Auditing and Financial Management
Debt Limit
Analysis of 2011-2012 Actions Taken and Effect of Delayed Increase on Borrowing Costs
GAO-12-701, Jul 23, 2012
GAO-12-701, Jul 23, 2012
Financial Literacy
Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund
Transparency of Balances and Controls over Equitable Sharing Should Be Improved
GAO-12-736, Jul 12, 2012
GAO-12-736, Jul 12, 2012
Justice Grant Programs
DOJ Should Do More to Reduce the Risk of Unnecessary Duplication and Enhance Program Assessment
GAO-12-517, Jul 12, 2012
GAO-12-517, Jul 12, 2012
Management Report
Improvements Are Needed to Strengthen the American Battle Monuments Commission's Internal Controls and Accounting Procedures
GAO-12-830R, Jul 26, 2012
GAO-12-830R, Jul 26, 2012
Troubled Asset Relief Program
Further Actions Needed to Enhance Assessments and Transparency of Housing Programs
GAO-12-783, Jul 19, 2012
GAO-12-783, Jul 19, 2012
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
[back to top]Budget and Spending
Debt Limit
Analysis of 2011-2012 Actions Taken and Effect of Delayed Increase on Borrowing Costs
GAO-12-701, Jul 23, 2012
GAO-12-701, Jul 23, 2012
Government Transparency
Modernizing the Nuclear Security Enterprise
NNSA's Reviews of Budget Estimates and Decisions on Resource Trade-offs Need Strengthening
GAO-12-806, Jul 31, 2012
GAO-12-806, Jul 31, 2012
Overseas Rightsizing
State Has Improved the Consistency of Its Approach, but Does Not Follow Up on Its Recommendations
GAO-12-799, Jul 25, 2012
[back to top]GAO-12-799, Jul 25, 2012
Business Regulation and Consumer Protection
Bankruptcy
Agencies Continue Rulemakings for Clarifying Specific Provisions of Orderly Liquidation Authority
GAO-12-735, Jul 12, 2012
GAO-12-735, Jul 12, 2012
Conflict Minerals Disclosure Rule
Mortgage Foreclosures
Regulatory Oversight of Compliance with Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Has Been Limited
GAO-12-700, Jul 17, 2012
[back to top]GAO-12-700, Jul 17, 2012
Economic Development
Bus Rapid Transit
Projects Improve Transit Service and Can Contribute to Economic Development
GAO-12-811, Jul 25, 2012
[back to top]GAO-12-811, Jul 25, 2012
Education
Financial Literacy
Higher Education
K-12 Education
Selected States and School Districts Cited Numerous Federal Requirements As Burdensome, While Recognizing Some Benefits
GAO-12-672, Jun 27, 2012
GAO-12-672, Jun 27, 2012
Payment to Counties
More Clarity Could Help Ensure County Expenditures Are Consistent with Key Parts of the Secure Rural Schools Act
GAO-12-775, Jul 16, 2012
GAO-12-775, Jul 16, 2012
Student and Exchange Visitor Program
Student and Exchange Visitor Program
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
[back to top]Employment
Department of State
Foreign Service Midlevel Staffing Gaps Persist Despite Significant Increases in Hiring
GAO-12-721, Jun 14, 2012
GAO-12-721, Jun 14, 2012
Federal Workers
Overseas Rightsizing
State Has Improved the Consistency of Its Approach, but Does Not Follow Up on Its Recommendations
GAO-12-799, Jul 25, 2012
GAO-12-799, Jul 25, 2012
Security Clearances
Agencies Need Clearly Defined Policy for Determining Civilian Position Requirements
GAO-12-800, Jul 12, 2012
GAO-12-800, Jul 12, 2012
Trade Adjustment Assistance
USDA Has Enhanced Technical Assistance for Farmers and Fishermen, but Steps Are Needed to Better Evaluate Program Effectiveness
GAO-12-731, Jul 12, 2012
[back to top]GAO-12-731, Jul 12, 2012
Financial Markets and Institutions
Conflict Minerals Disclosure Rule
Foreclosure Review
Management Report
Municipal Securities
Securities Regulation
Troubled Asset Relief Program
Further Actions Needed to Enhance Assessments and Transparency of Housing Programs
GAO-12-783, Jul 19, 2012
[back to top]GAO-12-783, Jul 19, 2012
Government Operations
2020 Census
Sustaining Current Reform Efforts Will Be Key to a More Cost-Effective Enumeration
GAO-12-905T, Jul 18, 2012
GAO-12-905T, Jul 18, 2012
Chief Acquisition Officers
Appointments Generally Conform to Legislative Requirements, but Agencies Need to Clearly Define Roles and Responsibilities
GAO-12-792, Jul 26, 2012
GAO-12-792, Jul 26, 2012
Data Center Consolidation
Agencies Making Progress on Efforts, but Inventories and Plans Need to Be Completed
GAO-12-742, Jul 19, 2012
GAO-12-742, Jul 19, 2012
Debt Limit
Analysis of 2011-2012 Actions Taken and Effect of Delayed Increase on Borrowing Costs
GAO-12-701, Jul 23, 2012
GAO-12-701, Jul 23, 2012
Federal Workers
Government Transparency
Management Report
Improvements Are Needed to Strengthen the American Battle Monuments Commission's Internal Controls and Accounting Procedures
GAO-12-830R, Jul 26, 2012
GAO-12-830R, Jul 26, 2012
Thrift Savings Plan
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
[back to top]Health Care
Children's Health Insurance
Electronic Health Records
Number and Characteristics of Providers Awarded Medicare Incentive Payments for 2011
GAO-12-778R, Jul 26, 2012
GAO-12-778R, Jul 26, 2012
Medicare Advantage
Quality Bonus Payment Demonstration Has Design Flaws and Raises Legal Concerns
GAO-12-964T, Jul 25, 2012
GAO-12-964T, Jul 25, 2012
Ryan White Care Act
Veterans Paralympics Program
[back to top]Homeland Security
Combating Nuclear Smuggling
DHS has Developed Plans for Its Global Nuclear Detection Architecture, but Challenges Remain in Deploying Equipment
GAO-12-941T, Jul 26, 2012
GAO-12-941T, Jul 26, 2012
Critical Infrastructure Protection
DHS Is Taking Action to Better Manage Its Chemical Security Program, but It Is Too Early to Assess Results
GAO-12-515T, Jul 26, 2012
GAO-12-515T, Jul 26, 2012
Cybersecurity
Federal Protective Service
Preliminary Results on Efforts to Assess Facility Risks and Oversee Contract Guards
GAO-12-943T, Jul 24, 2012
GAO-12-943T, Jul 24, 2012
General Aviation Security
TSA's Process for Ensuring Foreign Flight Students Do Not Pose a Security Risk Has Weaknesses
GAO-12-900T, Jul 18, 2012
GAO-12-900T, Jul 18, 2012
General Aviation Security
Weaknesses Exist in TSA's Process for Ensuring Foreign Flight Students Do Not Pose a Security Threat
GAO-12-875, Jul 18, 2012
GAO-12-875, Jul 18, 2012
Modernizing the Nuclear Security Enterprise
NNSA's Reviews of Budget Estimates and Decisions on Resource Trade-offs Need Strengthening
GAO-12-806, Jul 31, 2012
GAO-12-806, Jul 31, 2012
Student and Exchange Visitor Program
Student and Exchange Visitor Program
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Use in the National Airspace System and the Role of the Department of Homeland Security
GAO-12-889T, Jul 19, 2012
[back to top]GAO-12-889T, Jul 19, 2012
Housing
Foreclosure Review
Mortgage Foreclosures
Regulatory Oversight of Compliance with Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Has Been Limited
GAO-12-700, Jul 17, 2012
GAO-12-700, Jul 17, 2012
Rural Housing Service
Efforts to Identify and Reduce Improper Rental Assistance Payments Could Be Enhanced
GAO-12-624, May 31, 2012
GAO-12-624, May 31, 2012
Troubled Asset Relief Program
Further Actions Needed to Enhance Assessments and Transparency of Housing Programs
GAO-12-783, Jul 19, 2012
[back to top]GAO-12-783, Jul 19, 2012
Human Capital
Air Force Training
Actions Needed to Better Manage and Determine Costs of Virtual Training Efforts
GAO-12-727, Jul 19, 2012
GAO-12-727, Jul 19, 2012
Chief Acquisition Officers
Appointments Generally Conform to Legislative Requirements, but Agencies Need to Clearly Define Roles and Responsibilities
GAO-12-792, Jul 26, 2012
GAO-12-792, Jul 26, 2012
DOD Civilian Workforce
Federal Workers
Human Capital
Security Clearances
Agencies Need Clearly Defined Policy for Determining Civilian Position Requirements
GAO-12-800, Jul 12, 2012
[back to top]GAO-12-800, Jul 12, 2012
Information Management
Electronic Health Records
Number and Characteristics of Providers Awarded Medicare Incentive Payments for 2011
GAO-12-778R, Jul 26, 2012
GAO-12-778R, Jul 26, 2012
Privacy
[back to top]Information Security
Cybersecurity
[back to top]Information Technology
Data Center Consolidation
Agencies Making Progress on Efforts, but Inventories and Plans Need to Be Completed
GAO-12-742, Jul 19, 2012
GAO-12-742, Jul 19, 2012
Information Technology Cost Estimation
Information Technology
Information Technology Reform
Software Development
[back to top]International Affairs
Afghanistan Security
Long-standing Challenges May Affect Progress and Sustainment of Afghan National Security Forces
GAO-12-951T, Jul 24, 2012
GAO-12-951T, Jul 24, 2012
Conflict Minerals Disclosure Rule
Counterterrorism
U.S. Agencies Face Challenges Countering the Use of Improvised Explosive Devices in the Afghanistan/Pakistan Region
GAO-12-907T, Jul 12, 2012
GAO-12-907T, Jul 12, 2012
Department of State
Foreign Service Midlevel Staffing Gaps Persist Despite Significant Increases in Hiring
GAO-12-721, Jun 14, 2012
GAO-12-721, Jun 14, 2012
Foreign Assistance
Actions Needed to Help Ensure Quality and Sustainability of USAID Road in Indonesia
GAO-12-728, Jul 19, 2012
GAO-12-728, Jul 19, 2012
Foreign Assistance
IMF
Planning for Use of Gold Sales Profits Under Way, but No Decision Made for Using a Portion of the Profits
GAO-12-766R, Jul 26, 2012
GAO-12-766R, Jul 26, 2012
Iraq
U.S. Assistance to Iraq's Minority Groups in Response to Congressional Directives
GAO-12-834, Jul 10, 2012
GAO-12-834, Jul 10, 2012
Overseas Rightsizing
State Has Improved the Consistency of Its Approach, but Does Not Follow Up on Its Recommendations
GAO-12-799, Jul 25, 2012
GAO-12-799, Jul 25, 2012
Refugee Resettlement
United Nations Renovations
World Health Organization
Reform Agenda Developed, but U.S. Actions to Monitor Progress Could be Enhanced
GAO-12-722, Jul 23, 2012
[back to top]GAO-12-722, Jul 23, 2012
Justice and Law Enforcement
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Methods for Estimating Incarceration and Community Corrections Costs and Results of the Elderly Offender Pilot
GAO-12-807R, Jul 27, 2012
GAO-12-807R, Jul 27, 2012
Gun Control
Sharing Promising Practices and Assessing Incentives Could Better Position Justice to Assist States in Providing Records for Background Checks
GAO-12-684, Jul 16, 2012
GAO-12-684, Jul 16, 2012
Gun Control
States' Laws and Requirements for Concealed Carry Permits Vary across the Nation
GAO-12-717, Jul 17, 2012
GAO-12-717, Jul 17, 2012
Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund
Transparency of Balances and Controls over Equitable Sharing Should Be Improved
GAO-12-736, Jul 12, 2012
GAO-12-736, Jul 12, 2012
Justice Grant Programs
DOJ Should Do More to Reduce the Risk of Unnecessary Duplication and Enhance Program Assessment
GAO-12-517, Jul 12, 2012
GAO-12-517, Jul 12, 2012
Medicare Advantage
Quality Bonus Payment Demonstration Has Design Flaws and Raises Legal Concerns
GAO-12-964T, Jul 25, 2012
GAO-12-964T, Jul 25, 2012
Privacy
Securities Regulation
[back to top]National Defense
Air Force Training
Actions Needed to Better Manage and Determine Costs of Virtual Training Efforts
GAO-12-727, Jul 19, 2012
GAO-12-727, Jul 19, 2012
Counterterrorism
U.S. Agencies Face Challenges Countering the Use of Improvised Explosive Devices in the Afghanistan/Pakistan Region
GAO-12-907T, Jul 12, 2012
GAO-12-907T, Jul 12, 2012
Defense Infrastructure
DOD Civilian Workforce
Electronic Warfare
National Defense
Schedule Best Practices Provide Opportunity to Enhance Missile Defense Agency Accountability and Program Execution
GAO-12-720R, Jul 19, 2012
GAO-12-720R, Jul 19, 2012
Security Clearances
Agencies Need Clearly Defined Policy for Determining Civilian Position Requirements
GAO-12-800, Jul 12, 2012
GAO-12-800, Jul 12, 2012
Strategic Weapons
[back to top]Natural Resources and Environment
Air Pollution
Conflict Minerals Disclosure Rule
Nonpoint Source Water Pollution
Nonpoint Source Water Pollution
Greater Oversight and Additional Data Needed for Key EPA Water Program, Survey of Section 319 Project Managers (GAO-12-377SP, May 2012), an E-supplement to GAO-12-335
GAO-12-377SP, May 31, 2012
GAO-12-377SP, May 31, 2012
Payment to Counties
More Clarity Could Help Ensure County Expenditures Are Consistent with Key Parts of the Secure Rural Schools Act
GAO-12-775, Jul 16, 2012
[back to top]GAO-12-775, Jul 16, 2012
Retirement Security
Delphi Bankruptcy
Retirement Security
Retirement Security
Thrift Savings Plan
[back to top]Space
Commercial Space Launches
[back to top]Tax Policy and Administration
Appraised Values on Tax Returns
Higher Education
[back to top]Telecommunications
Telecommunications
FCC Has Reformed the High-Cost Program, but Oversight and Management Could be Improved
GAO-12-738, Jul 25, 2012
[back to top]GAO-12-738, Jul 25, 2012
Transportation
Bus Rapid Transit
Projects Improve Transit Service and Can Contribute to Economic Development
GAO-12-811, Jul 25, 2012
GAO-12-811, Jul 25, 2012
Commercial Space Launches
General Aviation Security
TSA's Process for Ensuring Foreign Flight Students Do Not Pose a Security Risk Has Weaknesses
GAO-12-900T, Jul 18, 2012
GAO-12-900T, Jul 18, 2012
General Aviation Security
Weaknesses Exist in TSA's Process for Ensuring Foreign Flight Students Do Not Pose a Security Threat
GAO-12-875, Jul 18, 2012
GAO-12-875, Jul 18, 2012
Highway Projects
Highway Projects
Survey of State Departments of Transportation (GAO-12-637SP, June 2012), an E-supplement to GAO-12-593
GAO-12-637SP, Jun 6, 2012
GAO-12-637SP, Jun 6, 2012
Surface Transportation
Financing Program Could Benefit from Increased Performance Focus and Better Communication
GAO-12-641, Jun 21, 2012
[back to top]GAO-12-641, Jun 21, 2012
Veterans
Mortgage Foreclosures
Regulatory Oversight of Compliance with Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Has Been Limited
GAO-12-700, Jul 17, 2012
GAO-12-700, Jul 17, 2012
Veterans Paralympics Program
[back to top]Worker and Family Assistance
Modernizing SSA Disability Programs
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
TANF Electronic Benefit Cards
Some States Are Restricting Certain TANF Transactions, but Challenges Remain
GAO-12-535, Jul 20, 2012
[back to top]GAO-12-535, Jul 20, 2012
Legal Products: Appropriations Decision
[back to top]Legal Products: Bid Protest Decision
[back to top]Legal Products: Federal Agency Major Rule
Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Core Principles and Other Requirements for Designated Contract Markets
GAO-12-865R, Jul 3, 2012
GAO-12-865R, Jul 3, 2012
Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Revision of Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2012
GAO-12-866R, Jul 3, 2012
[back to top]GAO-12-866R, Jul 3, 2012