Top 10 List for June 2009

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

1. Combating Nuclear Smuggling

Combating Nuclear Smuggling: Lessons Learned from DHS Testing of Advanced Radiation Detection Portal Monitors
GAO-09-804T, June 25, 2009
Combating Nuclear Smuggling: DHS Improved Testing of Advanced Radiation Detection Portal Monitors, but Preliminary Results Show Limits of the New Technology
GAO-09-655, May 21, 2009

2. Defense Exports

Defense Exports: Foreign Military Sales Program Needs Better Controls for Exported Items and Information for Oversight
GAO-09-454, May 20, 2009

3. Firearms Trafficking

Firearms Trafficking: U.S. Efforts to Combat Arms Trafficking to Mexico Face Planning and Coordination Challenges
GAO-09-781T, June 19, 2009
Firearms Trafficking: U.S. Efforts to Combat Arms Trafficking to Mexico Face Planning and Coordination Challenges
GAO-09-709, June 18, 2009

4. Hospital Emergency Departments

Hospital Emergency Departments: Crowding Continues to Occur, and Some Patients Wait Longer than Recommended Time Frames
GAO-09-347, April 30, 2009
Hospital Emergency Departments: Bibliography (GAO-09-348SP, April 30, 2009), an E-supplement to GAO-09-347
GAO-09-348SP, April 30, 2009

5. International Food Assistance

International Food Assistance: Local and Regional Procurement Provides Opportunities to Enhance U.S. Food Aid, but Challenges May Constrain Its Implementation
GAO-09-757T, June 4, 2009
International Food Assistance: Local and Regional Procurement Can Enhance the Efficiency of U.S. Food Aid, but Challenges May Constrain Its Implementation
GAO-09-570, May 29, 2009

6. Military and Dual-Use Technology

Military and Dual-Use Technology: Covert Testing Shows Continuing Vulnerabilities of Domestic Sales for Illegal Export
GAO-09-725T, June 4, 2009

7. Reverse Mortgages

Reverse Mortgages: Product Complexity and Consumer Protection Issues Underscore Need for Improved Controls over Counseling for Borrowers
GAO-09-606, June 29, 2009
Reverse Mortgages: Product Complexity and Consumer Protection Issues Underscore Need for Improved Controls over Counseling for Borrowers
GAO-09-812T, June 29, 2009

8. Telecommunications

Telecommunications: Preliminary Observations about Consumer Satisfaction and Problems with Wireless Phone Service and FCC's Efforts to Assist Consumers with Complaints
GAO-09-800T, June 17, 2009

9. Troubled Asset Relief Program

Troubled Asset Relief Program: June 2009 Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues
GAO-09-658, June 17, 2009

10. V-22 Osprey Aircraft

V-22 Osprey Aircraft: Assessments Needed to Address Operational and Cost Concerns to Define Future Investments
GAO-09-692T, June 23, 2009

 

Significant Work Issued in May 2009