Top 10 List for July 2012

An alphabetical listing of the top 10 areas of significant work and the reports and testimonies in those areas issued in July 2012.

1. Counterterrorism

U.S. Agencies Face Challenges Countering the Use of Improvised Explosive Devices in the Afghanistan/Pakistan Region
GAO-12-907T, Jul 12, 2012

2. 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

3. Debt Limit

Analysis of 2011-2012 Actions Taken and Effect of Delayed Increase on Borrowing Costs
GAO-12-701, Jul 23, 2012

4. Federal Workers

Results of Studies on Federal Pay Varied Due to Differing Methodologies
GAO-12-564, Jun 22, 2012

5. Foreclosure Review

Opportunities Exist to Further Enhance Borrower Outreach Efforts
GAO-12-776, Jun 29, 2012

6. 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

TSA's Process for Ensuring Foreign Flight Students Do Not Pose a Security Risk Has Weaknesses
GAO-12-900T, Jul 18, 2012

7. Gun Control

States' Laws and Requirements for Concealed Carry Permits Vary across the Nation
GAO-12-717, Jul 17, 2012

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

8. Information Technology Reform

Progress Made but Future Cloud Computing Efforts Should be Better Planned
GAO-12-756, Jul 11, 2012

9. Retirement Security

Older Women Remain at Risk
GAO-12-825T, Jul 25, 2012

Women Still Face Challenges
GAO-12-699, Jul 19, 2012

10. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Improved Oversight of State Eligibility Expansions Needed
GAO-12-670, Jul 26, 2012

 

Significant Work Issued in June 2012