Top 10 List for August 2009

An alphabetical listing of the top 10 areas of significant work and the reports and testimonies in those areas issued in August 2009.

1. Ballistic Missile Defense

Actions Needed to Improve Planning and Information on Construction and Support Costs for Proposed European Sites
GAO-09-771, Aug 6, 2009

2. Border Patrol

Checkpoints Contribute to Border Patrol's Mission, but More Consistent Data Collection and Performance Measurement Could Improve Effectiveness
GAO-09-824, Aug 31, 2009

3. Consumer Safety

Better Information and Planning Would Strengthen CPSC's Oversight of Imported Products
GAO-09-803, Aug 14, 2009

4. Disaster Recovery

Experiences from Past Disasters Offer Insights for Effective Collaboration after Catastrophic Events
GAO-09-811, Jul 31, 2009

5. Equal Employment Opportunity

Pilot Projects Could Help Test Solutions to Long-standing Concerns with the EEO Complaint Process
GAO-09-712, Aug 12, 2009

6. Home Mortgage Interest Deduction

Despite Challenges Presented by Complex Tax Rules, IRS Could Enhance Enforcement and Guidance
GAO-09-769, Jul 29, 2009

7. Private Pensions

Alternative Approaches Could Address Retirement Risks Faced by Workers but Pose Trade-offs
GAO-09-642, Jul 24, 2009

8. Teacher Quality

Sustained Coordination among Key Federal Education Programs Could Enhance State Efforts to Improve Teacher Quality
GAO-09-593, Jul 6, 2009

9. U.S. Postal Service

Restructuring Urgently Needed to Achieve Financial Viability
GAO-09-958T, Aug 6, 2009

 

Significant Work Issued in July 2009