Top 10 List for February 2009

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

1. Afghanistan Security

Lack of Systematic Tracking Raises Significant Accountability Concerns about Weapons Provided to Afghan National Security Forces
GAO-09-267, Jan 30, 2009

Corrective Actions Are Needed to Address Serious Accountability Concerns about Weapons Provided to Afghan National Security Forces
GAO-09-366T, Feb 12, 2009

2. Aviation Security

Federal Air Marshal Service Has Taken Actions to Fulfill Its Core Mission and Address Workforce Issues, but Additional Actions Are Needed to Improve Workforce Survey
GAO-09-273, Jan 14, 2009

3. Defense Management

Actions Needed to Overcome Long-standing Challenges with Weapon Systems Acquisition and Service Contract Management
GAO-09-362T, Feb 11, 2009

4. Excluded Parties List System

Suspended and Debarred Businesses and Individuals Improperly Receive Federal Funds
GAO-09-174, Feb 25, 2009

Suspended and Debarred Businesses and Individuals Improperly Receive Federal Funds
GAO-09-419T, Feb 26, 2009

5. Federal Land Management

Observations on a Possible Move of the Forest Service into the Department of the Interior
GAO-09-223, Feb 11, 2009

Potential Effects and Factors to Consider in a Move of the Forest Service into the Department of the Interior
GAO-09-412T, Feb 24, 2009

6. Nonprofit Sector

Significant Federal Funds Reach the Sector through Various Mechanisms, but More Complete and Reliable Funding Data Are Needed
GAO-09-193, Feb 26, 2009

7. Older Workers

Enhanced Communication among Federal Agencies Could Improve Strategies for Hiring and Retaining Experienced Workers
GAO-09-206, Feb 24, 2009

8. Social Security Administration

Service Delivery Plan Needed to Address Baby Boom Retirement Challenges
GAO-09-24, Jan 9, 2009

9. Veterinarian Workforce

Actions Are Needed to Ensure Sufficient Capacity for Protecting Public and Animal Health
GAO-09-178, Feb 4, 2009

The Federal Government Lacks a Comprehensive Understanding of Its Capacity to Protect Animal and Public Health
GAO-09-424T, Feb 26, 2009

10. Whistleblower Protection Program

Better Data and Improved Oversight Would Help Ensure Program Quality and Consistency
GAO-09-106, Jan 27, 2009

 

Significant Work Issued in January 2009