Top 10 List for January 2008

An alphabetical listing of the top 10 areas of significant work and the reports and testimonies in those areas issued in January 2008.

1. Energy Markets

Energy Markets: Increasing Globalization of Petroleum Products Markets, Tightening Refining Demand and Supply Balance, and Other Trends Have Implications for U.S. Energy Supply, Prices, and Price Volatility
GAO-08-14, December 20, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 73 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)

2. Entitlement Reform Process

Entitlement Reform Process: Other Countries' Experiences Provide Useful Insights for the United States
GAO-08-372, January 18, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 68 pages)   Accessible Text

3. Federal Oversight of Food Safety

Federal Oversight of Food Safety: FDA's Food Protection Plan Proposes Positive First Steps, but Capacity to Carry Them Out Is Critical
GAO-08-435T, January 29, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 19 pages)   Accessible Text

4. Influenza Pandemic

Influenza Pandemic: Efforts Under Way to Address Constraints on Using Antivirals and Vaccines to Forestall a Pandemic
GAO-08-92, December 21, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 76 pages)   Accessible Text

5. Iran Sanctions

Iran Sanctions: Impact in Furthering U.S. Objectives Is Unclear and Should Be Reviewed
GAO-08-58, December 18, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 66 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)

6. Long-Term Fiscal Outlook

Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: Action Is Needed to Avoid the Possibility of a Serious Economic Disruption in the Future
GAO-08-411T, January 29, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 21 pages)   Accessible Text

7. Medical Devices

Medical Devices: Challenges for FDA in Conducting Manufacturer Inspections
GAO-08-428T, January 29, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 30 pages)   Accessible Text

8. National Flood Insurance Program

National Flood Insurance Program: Greater Transparency and Oversight of Wind and Flood Damage Determinations Are Needed
GAO-08-28, December 28, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 40 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)

9. Nuclear Nonproliferation

Nuclear Nonproliferation: DOE Needs to Reassess Its Program to Assist Weapons Scientists in Russia and Other Countries
GAO-08-434T, January 23, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 17 pages)   Accessible Text
Nuclear Nonproliferation: DOE's Program to Assist Weapons Scientists in Russia and Other Countries Needs to Be Reassessed
GAO-08-189, December 12, 2007
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 84 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)

10. State and Local Governments

State and Local Governments: Growing Fiscal Challenges Will Emerge during the Next 10 Years
GAO-08-317, January 22, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 78 pages)   Accessible Text

 

Significant Work Issued in December 2007