Top 10 List for September 2009

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

1. Credit Cards

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Could Better Reflect the Evolving Debt Collection Marketplace and Use of Technology
GAO-09-748, Oct 21, 2009

2. DCAA Audits

Widespread Problems with Audit Quality Require Significant Reform
GAO-09-468, Sep 23, 2009

Widespread Problems with Audit Quality Require Significant Reform
GAO-09-1009T, Sep 23, 2009

3. DOJ's Civil Rights Division

Opportunities Exist to Improve Its Case Management System and Better Meet Its Reporting Needs
GAO-09-938R, Dec 3, 2009

4. Department of State

Comprehensive Plan Needed to Address Persistent Foreign Language Shortfalls
GAO-09-955, Sep 22, 2009

Persistent Staffing and Foreign Language Gaps Compromise Diplomatic Readiness
GAO-09-1046T, Sep 24, 2009

5. Emergency Preparedness

Improved Planning and Coordination Necessary for Development of Integrated Public Alert and Warning System
GAO-09-1044T, Sep 30, 2009

Improved Planning and Coordination Necessary for Modernization and Integration of Public Alert and Warning System
GAO-09-834, Sep 30, 2009

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, Sep 9, 2009

6. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Analysis of Options for Revising the Housing Enterprises' Long-term Structures
GAO-09-782, Sep 10, 2009

7. High-Containment Laboratories

National Strategy for Oversight Is Needed
GAO-09-574, Sep 21, 2009

National Strategy for Oversight Is Needed
GAO-09-1036T, Sep 22, 2009

National Strategy for Oversight Is Needed
GAO-09-1045T, Sep 22, 2009

8. Medicaid

Fraud and Abuse Related to Controlled Substances Identified in Selected States
GAO-09-957, Sep 30, 2009

9. New Drug Approval

FDA Needs to Enhance Its Oversight of Drugs Approved on the Basis of Surrogate Endpoints
GAO-09-866, Oct 26, 2009

10. 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, Sep 23, 2009

Funds Continue to Provide Fiscal Relief to States and Localities, While Accountability and Reporting Challenges Need to Be Fully Addressed (Appendixes), an E-supplement to GAO-09-1016
GAO-09-1017SP, Sep 23, 2009

11. Retirement Savings

Better Information and Sponsor Guidance Could Improve Oversight and Reduce Fees for Participants
GAO-09-641, Oct 5, 2009

12. School Meal Programs

Improved Reviews, Federal Guidance, and Data Collection Needed to Address Counting and Claiming Errors
GAO-09-814, Sep 22, 2009

13. Troubled Asset Relief Program

Status of Government Assistance Provided to AIG
GAO-09-975, Sep 21, 2009

 

Significant Work Issued in August 2009