Bureau of Reclamation:
Information on the Federal Financial Commitment and Repayment Status of the Central Arizona Project
T-RCED-94-92: Published: Dec 10, 1993. Publicly Released: Dec 10, 1993.
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GAO discussed the Bureau of Reclamation's Central Arizona Project (CAP), focusing on the: (1) total cost for the construction of CAP; and (2) Central Arizona Water Conservation District's ability to repay allocated project costs. GAO noted that: (1) by the time CAP is completed in 1999, the CAP total construction cost is expected to total $4.7 billion and the federal share of these costs is estimated at $1.7 billion; (2) the Bureau's costs could increase to over $2.8 billion depending on how the District's repayment dispute is resolved, how future water allocations for Indian water-rights settlements are determined, and whether non-Indian farmers default on water-distribution system loans; (3) although the District will be able to repay its allocated construction cost obligation and recover its annual operation and maintenance (O&M) expenses, it will substantially reduce its financial reserve fund; and (4) uncertainties that could substantially affect the District's ability to repay its obligation include whether reimbursable construction costs are underestimated, anticipated revenues from power sales can be realized, annual fixed O&M expenses can be recovered, and water sales to non-Indian farmers are realized.
May 3, 2017
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.
Oct 5, 2016
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Public Relations Spending:
Reported Data on Related Federal ActivitiesGAO-16-877R: Published: Sep 30, 2016. Publicly Released: Oct 5, 2016.
Jul 21, 2016
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IRS 2017 Budget:
IRS Could Improve Presentation of Budget Data in Its Congressional JustificationGAO-16-695: Published: Jul 21, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 21, 2016.
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