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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Firearms Trafficking: U.S. Efforts to Combat Arms Trafficking to Mexico Face Planning and Coordination Challenges: GAO-09-709, June 18, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 83 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text

Hospital Emergency Departments: Bibliography (GAO-09-348SP, April 30, 2009), an E-supplement to GAO-09-347: GAO-09-348SP, April 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

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; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 102 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 80 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Reverse Mortgages: Product Complexity and Consumer Protection Issues Underscore Need for Improved Controls over Counseling for Borrowers: GAO-09-812T, June 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 117 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Significant Work Issued in May 2009