Potential Middle Distillate Supply and Demand:
1982-1990
RCED-83-43: Published: Dec 17, 1982. Publicly Released: Jan 7, 1983.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed: (1) the potential for a shortage of distillate fuel oils during the 1982-83 winter heating season; (2) the potential for an imbalance between the demand and supply of middle distillates during the 1980's; and (3) the Federal Government's monitoring of middle distillate trends.
Based on available U.S. refinery capacity and Department of Energy (DOE) projections and assumptions for the 1982-83 winter, nationwide distillate fuel oil supplies will be adequate to meet the short-term, winter needs. However, local shortages are possible because of the levels of prewinter distillate fuel oil stocks. As of November 26, 1982, there were about 178 million barrels of fuel oil at the Nation's major storage facilities, or 11 percent less than the amount of reserve stock at this time last year. If the oil industry achieves its 1984 refinery expansion goals, it will have the equipment needed to process the anticipated heavier, higher sulfur, crude oils which will be available during the 1980's. The equipment expansions needed by 1984 are small in relation to the capacities of equipment on hand. DOE fiscal year (FY) 1982 and anticipated FY 1983 middle distillate supply and demand monitoring and reporting activities provide Congress with the capabilities to discern national and regional trends. However, DOE collects limited current data on State and local petroleum supply and demand. GAO stated that, without this information, DOE cannot anticipate potential local distillate supply problems.
Oct 12, 2017
Public Relations Spending:
Selected Agencies' Activities Supported by Contracts and Public Affairs StaffGAO-17-711: Published: Sep 12, 2017. Publicly Released: Oct 12, 2017.
Sep 20, 2017
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Budget Issues:
Budget Uncertainty and Disruptions Affect Timing of Agency SpendingGAO-17-807T: Published: Sep 20, 2017. Publicly Released: Sep 20, 2017.
May 3, 2017
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The Nation's Fiscal Health:
Action is Needed to Address the Federal Government's Fiscal FutureGAO-17-579T: Published: May 3, 2017. Publicly Released: May 3, 2017.
Jan 18, 2017
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Overseas Contingency Operations:
OMB and DOD Should Revise the Criteria for Determining Eligible Costs and Identify the Costs Likely to Endure Long TermGAO-17-68: Published: Jan 18, 2017. Publicly Released: Jan 18, 2017.
Jan 17, 2017
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The Nation's Fiscal Health:
Action is Needed to Address the Federal Government's Fiscal FutureGAO-17-237SP: Published: Jan 17, 2017. Publicly Released: Jan 17, 2017.
Jan 12, 2017
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Grants Management:
Selected Agencies Should Clarify Merit-Based Award Criteria and Provide Guidance for Reviewing Potentially Duplicative AwardsGAO-17-113: Published: Jan 12, 2017. Publicly Released: Jan 12, 2017.
Dec 20, 2016
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Declining Resources:
Selected Agencies Took Steps to Minimize Effects on Mission but Opportunities Exist for Additional ActionGAO-17-79: Published: Dec 20, 2016. Publicly Released: Dec 20, 2016.
Dec 8, 2016
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State and Local Governments' Fiscal Outlook:
2016 UpdateGAO-17-213SP: Published: Dec 8, 2016. Publicly Released: Dec 8, 2016.
Dec 1, 2016
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Federal Fees, Fines, and Penalties:
Observations on Agency Spending AuthoritiesGAO-17-268T: Published: Dec 1, 2016. Publicly Released: Dec 1, 2016.
Nov 17, 2016
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Certificated Expenditures:
Executive Office of the President Fiscal Year 2015 Certificated Expenditures Were Spent for Authorized PurposesGAO-17-116R: Published: Nov 17, 2016. Publicly Released: Nov 17, 2016.
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