GAO Month in Review October 2007

About the Month in Review

The Month in Review is a comprehensive list of all reports, testimony, correspondence, and other publications issued by GAO during the previous month, grouped according to subject categories.

Top 10 list of significant work made publicly available in the last month http://www.gao.gov/press/topten.html

Agriculture and Food

Agricultural Quarantine Inspection Program: Management Problems May Increase Vulnerability of U.S. Agriculture to Foreign Pests and Diseases: GAO-08-96T, October 3, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Beginning Farmers: Additional Steps Needed to Demonstrate the Effectiveness of USDA Assistance: GAO-07-1130, September 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

USDA: Information on Classical Plant and Animal Breeding Activities: GAO-07-1171R, September 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

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Budget and Spending

America's Fiscal Future: GAO-08-170CG, October 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal Stewardship in the 21st Century: GAO-08-150CG, October 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal, Health and Retirement Challenges: GAO-08-237CG, October 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

Long-Term Fiscal Challenge: Comments on the Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act: GAO-08-238T, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today: GAO-08-234CG, October 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

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Business, Industry, and Consumers

Digital Television Transition: Preliminary Information on Progress of the DTV Transition: GAO-08-191T, October 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

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Economic Development

Disaster Housing: Implementation of FEMA's Alternative Housing Pilot Program Provides Lessons for Improving Future Competitions: GAO-07-1143R, August 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Emergency Management Agency: Ongoing Challenges Facing the National Flood Insurance Program: GAO-08-118T, October 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

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Education

Residential Treatment Programs: Concerns Regarding Abuse and Death in Certain Programs for Troubled Youth: GAO-08-146T, October 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

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Employment

Workforce Investment Act: One-Stop System Infrastructure Continues to Evolve, but Labor Should Take Action to Require That All Employment Service Offices Are Part of the System: GAO-07-1096, September 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text

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Energy

Energy Efficiency: Opportunities Exist for Federal Agencies to Better Inform Household Consumers: GAO-07-1162, September 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 84 pages) Accessible Text

Energy Employees Compensation: Actions to Promote Contract Oversight, Transparency of Labor's Involvement, and Independence of Advisory Board Could Strengthen Program: GAO-08-4, October 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Electricity Subsidies: Information on Research Funding, Tax Expenditures, and Other Activities That Support Electricity Production: GAO-08-102, October 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text

Fusion Energy: Definitive Cost Estimates for U.S. Contributions to an International Experimental Reactor and Better Coordinated DOE Research Are Needed: GAO-08-30, October 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Nuclear Energy: NRC Has Made Progress in Implementing Its Reactor Oversight and Licensing Processes but Continues to Face Challenges: GAO-08-114T, October 3, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

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Environmental Protection

Climate Change Research: Agencies Have Data-Sharing Policies but Could Do More to Enhance the Availability of Data from Federally Funded Research: GAO-07-1172, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text

Environmental Right-To-Know: EPA's Recent Rule Could Reduce Availability of Toxic Chemical Information Used to Assess Environmental Justice: GAO-08-115T, October 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Hazardous Materials: EPA May Need to Reassess Sites Receiving Asbestos-Contaminated Ore from Libby, Montana, and Should Improve Its Public Notification Process: GAO-08-71, October 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text

Measuring Our Nation's Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability: Highlights of a Forum Jointly Convened by the Comptroller General of the United States and the National Academy of Science: GAO-08-127SP, October 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

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Financial Institutions

Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Trends in Energy Derivatives Markets Raise Questions about CFTC's Oversight: GAO-08-25, October 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 83 pages) Accessible Text

Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Trends in Energy Derivatives Markets Raise Questions about CFTC's Oversight: GAO-08-174T, October 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Minority Banks: Regulators' Assessments of the Effectiveness of Their Support Efforts Have Been Limited: GAO-08-233T, October 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

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Financial Management

America's Fiscal Future: GAO-08-205CG, October 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

America's Fiscal Future: GAO-08-204CG, October 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

America's Fiscal Future: GAO-08-235CG, October 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

America's Fiscal Future: GAO-08-217CG, October 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text

Debt Management: Treasury Has Improved Short-Term Investment Programs, but Should Broaden Investments to Reduce Risks and Increase Return: GAO-07-1105, September 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Homeland Security: Challenges in Implementing the Improper Payments Information Act and Recovering Improper Payments: GAO-07-913, September 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit Manual: Volume 1, Exposure Draft, October 2007: GAO-08-81G, October 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 503 pages)

Financial Audit Manual: Volume Two, Exposure Draft--October 2007: GAO-08-82G, October 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 361 pages)

Financial Audit: Special Counsel Expenditures for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2007: GAO-07-1205, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Regulation: Industry Trends Continue to Challenge the Federal Regulatory Structure: GAO-08-32, October 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text

Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today: GAO-08-151CG, October 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Single Audit Quality: Actions Needed to Address Persistent Audit Quality Problems: GAO-08-213T, October 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

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Government Operations

2010 Census: Population Measures Are Important for Federal Funding Allocations: GAO-08-230T, October 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

21st Century Transformation Challenges and Opportunities: GAO-08-260CG, October 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

An Accountability Update From Washington: GAO-08-149CG, October 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Multiple Efforts to Secure Control Systems Are Under Way, but Challenges Remain: GAO-07-1036, September 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Multiple Efforts to Secure Control Systems Are Under Way, but Challenges Remain: GAO-08-119T, October 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Elections: Further Testing Could Provide Increased but Not Absolute Assurance That Voting Systems Did Not Cause Undervotes in Florida's 13th Congressional District: GAO-08-97T, October 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

General Services Administration: Improvements Needed in Managing Delegated Authority of Real Property Activities: GAO-07-1000, September 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

Inspectors General: Limitations of IG Oversight at the Department of State: GAO-08-135T, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Keep America Great: Doing Your Part: GAO-07-152CG, October 2, 2007; Summary (HTML)

Keeping America Great: GAO-08-179CG, October 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

Keeping America Great: Doing Your Part: GAO-08-152CG, October 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 5 pages) Accessible Text

Keeping America Great: Doing Your Part: GAO-08-178CG, October 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Premium Class Travel: Internal Control Weaknesses Governmentwide Led to Improper and Abusive Use of Premium Class Travel: GAO-07-1268, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text

Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today: GAO-08-241CG, October 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Telecommunications: FCC Should Take Steps to Ensure Equal Access to Rulemaking Information: GAO-07-1046, September 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Involvement at Major International Air Shows Principally Depends on Agencies' Missions and Aerospace Companies' Resources: GAO-07-1165R, September 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Patent And Trademark Office: Hiring Efforts Are Not Sufficient to Reduce the Patent Application Backlog: GAO-07-1102, September 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Postal Service: Agencies Distribute Fund-raising Stamp Proceeds and Improve Reporting: GAO-08-45, October 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

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Health

End-Stage Renal Disease: Characteristics of Kidney Transplant Recipients, Frequency of Transplant Failures, and Cost to Medicare: GAO-07-1117, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal and Health Care Challenges: GAO-08-158CG, October 3, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Global Health: U.S. Agencies Support Programs to Build Overseas Capacity for Infectious Disease Surveillance: GAO-07-1186, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text

Global Health: U.S. Agencies Support Programs to Build Overseas Capacity for Infectious Disease Surveillance: GAO-08-138T, October 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

High-Containment Biosafety Laboratories: Preliminary Observations on the Oversight of the Proliferation of BSL-3 and BSL-4 Laboratories in the United States: GAO-08-108T, October 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Influenza Pandemic: Opportunities Exist to Address Critical Infrastructure Protection Challenges That Require Federal and Private Sector Coordination: GAO-08-36, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

Medical Devices: FDA's Approval of Four Temporomandibular Joint Implants: GAO-07-996, September 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare Advantage: Required Audits of Limited Value: GAO-08-154T, October 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Prescription Drugs: FDA Guidance and Regulations Related to Data on Elderly Persons in Clinical Drug Trials: GAO-07-47R, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Prescription Drugs: Trends in Usual and Customary Prices for Drugs Frequently Used by Medicare and Non-Medicare Health Insurance Enrollees: GAO-07-1201R, September 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Project Bioshield: Actions Needed to Avoid Repeating Past Mistakes: GAO-08-208T, October 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Project Bioshield: Actions Needed to Avoid Repeating Past Problems with Procuring New Anthrax Vaccine and Managing the Stockpile of Licensed Vaccine: GAO-08-88, October 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Questions for the Record Related to the Benefits and Medical Care for Federal Civilian Employees Deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq: GAO-08-155R, October 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

Ryan White Care Act: Impact of Legislative Funding Proposal on Urban Areas: GAO-08-137R, October 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

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Homeland Security

Aviation Security: DHS Has Made Progress in Securing the Commercial Aviation System, but Key Challenges Remain: GAO-08-139T, October 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Homeland Security: Improved Assessment and Oversight Needed to Manage Risk of Contracting for Selected Services: GAO-07-990, September 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Homeland Security: Risk Assessment and Enhanced Oversight Needed to Manage Reliance on Contractors: GAO-08-142T, October 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Maritime Security: One Year Later: A Progress Report on the SAFE Port Act: GAO-08-171T, October 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text

Maritime Security: The SAFE Port Act and Efforts to Secure Our Nation's Seaports: GAO-08-86T, October 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text

Maritime Security: The SAFE Port Act: Status and Implementation One Year Later: GAO-08-126T, October 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text

Secure Border Initiative: Observations on Selected Aspects of SBInet Program Implementation: GAO-08-131T, October 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Terrorist Watch List Screening: Opportunities Exist to Enhance Management Oversight, Reduce Vulnerabilities in Agency Screening Processes, and Expand Use of the List: GAO-08-110, October 11, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages) Accessible Text

Terrorist Watch List Screening: Recommendations to Enhance Management Oversight, Reduce Potential Screening Vulnerabilities, and Expand Use of the List: GAO-08-194T, October 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation Security: TSA Has Made Progress in Implementing the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Program, but Challenges Remain: GAO-08-133T, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

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Housing

Information on Recent Default and Foreclosure Trends for Home Mortgages and Associated Economic and Market Developments: GAO-08-78R, October 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text

Project-Based Rental Assistance: HUD Should Streamline Its Processes to Ensure Timely Housing Assistance Payments: GAO-08-199T, October 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

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Income Security

America's Fiscal Future and Retirement Security: GAO-08-236CG, October 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text

Private Pensions: 401(k) Plan Participants and Sponsors Need Better Information on Fees: GAO-08-95T, October 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Private Pensions: Information That Sponsors and Participants Need to Understand 401(k) Plan Fees: GAO-08-222T, October 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Retirement Security: Women Face Challenges in Ensuring Financial Security in Retirement: GAO-08-105, October 11, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 85 pages) Accessible Text

SSA Disability Representatives: Fee Payment Changes Show Promise, but Eligibility Criteria and Representative Overpayments Require Further Monitoring: GAO-08-5, October 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text

Social Security Administration: Policies and Procedures Were in Place over MMA Spending, but Some Instances of Noncompliance Occurred: GAO-07-986, August 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

State and Local Government Retiree Benefits: Current Status of Benefit Structures, Protections, and Fiscal Outlook for Funding Future Costs: GAO-07-1156, September 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 70 pages) Accessible Text

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Information Management

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Sector-Specific Plans' Coverage of Key Cyber Security Elements Varies: GAO-08-64T, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Sector-Specific Plans' Coverage of Key Cyber Security Elements Varies: GAO-08-113, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text

Information Security: Selected Departments Need to Address Challenges in Implementing Statutory Requirements: GAO-07-528, August 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: Census Bureau Needs to Improve Its Risk Management of Decennial Systems: GAO-08-79, October 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: Improvements for Acquisition of Customs Trade Processing System Continue, but Further Efforts Needed to Avoid More Cost and Schedule Shortfalls: GAO-08-46, October 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 119 pages) Full Report (HTML) Accessible Text

Information Technology: VA and DOD Continue to Expand Sharing of Medical Information, but Still Lack Comprehensive Electronic Medical Records: GAO-08-207T, October 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Internet Infrastructure: Challenges in Developing a Public/Private Recovery Plan: GAO-08-212T, October 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

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International Affairs

Combating Terrorism: Law Enforcement Agencies Lack Directives to Assist Foreign Nations: GAO-08-144T, October 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Department of State: Human Capital Strategy Does Not Recognize Foreign Assistance Responsibilities: GAO-07-1153, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Export-Import Bank: Improvements Needed in Assessment of Economic Impact: GAO-07-1071, September 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text

Foreign Assistance: Multiple Challenges Hinder the Efficiency and Effectiveness of U.S. Food Aid: GAO-08-83T, October 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Intellectual Property: Risk and Enforcement Challenges: GAO-08-177T, October 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Intellectual Property: U.S. Trade Policy Guidance on WTO Declaration on Access to Medicines May Need Clarification: GAO-07-1198, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text

International Trade: An Overview of Use of U.S. Trade Preference Programs by Beneficiaries and U.S. Administrative Reviews: GAO-07-1209, September 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text

Nonproliferation: U.S. Efforts to Combat Nuclear Networks Need Better Data on Proliferation Risks and Program Results: GAO-08-21, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text

Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: GAO Audits and Key Oversight Issues: GAO-08-231T, October 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Stabilization and Reconstruction: Actions Needed to Improve Governmentwide Planning and Capabilities for Future Operations: GAO-08-228T, October 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Serious Challenges Confront U.S. Efforts to Build the Capacity of Iraqi Ministries: GAO-08-124T, October 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: U.S. Ministry Capacity Development Efforts Need an Overall Integrated Strategy to Guide Efforts and Manage Risk: GAO-08-117, October 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text

State Department: Evacuation Planning and Preparations for Overseas Posts Can Be Improved: GAO-08-23, October 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text

State Department: Survey of Overseas Posts' Emergency Action Committees on Planning, Preparing for, and Conducting Evacuations (GAO-08-24SP), an E-supplement to GAO-08-23: GAO-08-24SP, October 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

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Justice and Law Enforcement

Cost of Prisons: Bureau of Prisons Needs Better Data to Assess Alternatives for Acquiring Low and Minimum Security Facilities: GAO-08-6, October 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Drug Control: U.S. Assistance Has Helped Mexican Counternarcotics Efforts, but the Flow of Illicit Drugs into the United States Remains High: GAO-08-215T, October 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Immigration Enforcement: ICE Could Improve Controls to Help Guide Alien Removal Decision Making: GAO-08-67, October 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

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National Defense

Business Systems Modernization: Air Force Needs to Fully Define Policies and Procedures for Institutionally Managing Investments: GAO-08-52, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Business Systems Modernization: Department of the Navy Needs to Establish Management Structure and Fully Define Policies and Procedures for Institutionally Managing Investments: GAO-08-53, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

DOD Pharmacy Benefits Program: Reduced Pharmacy Costs Resulting from the Uniform Formulary and Manufacturer Rebates: GAO-08-172R, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Business Transformation: A Full-time Chief Management Officer with a Term Appointment Is Needed at DOD to Maintain Continuity of Effort and Achieve Sustainable Success: GAO-08-132T, October 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Contracts: Contracting for Military Food Services under the Randolph-Sheppard and Javits-Wagner-O'Day Programs: GAO-08-3, October 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Health Care: DOD Needs to Address the Expected Benefits, Costs, and Risks for Its Newly Approved Medical Command Structure: GAO-08-122, October 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Trade: Clarification and More Comprehensive Oversight of Export Exemptions Certified by DOD Are Needed: GAO-07-1103, September 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

Improvement Continues in DOD's Reporting on Sustainable Ranges, but Opportunities Exist to Improve Its Range Assessments and Comprehensive Plan: GAO-08-10R, October 11, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Military Base Realignments and Closures: Transfer of Supply, Storage, and Distribution Functions from Military Services to Defense Logistics Agency: GAO-08-121R, October 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text

Military Personnel: Considerations Related to Extending Demonstration Project on Servicemembers' Employment Rights Claims: GAO-08-229T, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Military Personnel: Number of Formally Reported Applications for Conscientious Objectors Is Small Relative to the Total Size of the Armed Forces: GAO-07-1196, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

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Natural Resources

Wildland Fire Management: Better Information and a Systematic Process Could Improve Agencies' Approach to Allocating Fuel Reduction Funds and Selecting Projects: GAO-07-1168, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 103 pages) Accessible Text

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Science, Space, and Technology

Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites: Further Actions Needed to Effectively Manage Risks: GAO-08-183T, October 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites: Progress Has Been Made, but Improvements Are Needed to Effectively Manage Risks: GAO-08-18, October 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

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Tax Policy and Administration

Tax Administration: The Internal Revenue Service Can Improve Its Management of Paper Case Files: GAO-07-1160, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

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Transportation

Assigning Air Traffic Control Costs to Users: Elements of FAA's Methodology Are Generally Consistent with Standards but Certain Assumptions and Methods Need Additional Support: GAO-08-76, October 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation and the Environment: Impact of Aviation Noise on Communities Presents Challenges for Airport Operations and Future Growth of the National Airspace System: GAO-08-216T, October 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Freight Railroads: Updated Information on Rates and Other Industry Trends: GAO-08-218T, October 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation Security: Efforts to Strengthen Aviation and Surface Transportation Security are Under Way, but Challenges Remain: GAO-08-140T, October 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

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Veterans Affairs

VA Health Care: Status of Inspector General Recommendations for Health Care Services Contracting: GAO-08-61R, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

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Legal Products: Decisions and Opinions

Al Long Ford--Costs: B-297807.2, October 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

AlliedBarton Security Services LLC: B-299978; B-299978.3; B-299978.4, October 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

AlliedBarton Security Services LLC: B-299929; B-299929.3; B-299929.5, October 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Brinkmann Instruments, Inc.: B-309946; B-309946.2, October 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Central Texas College: B-309947, October 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Customs and Border Protection--Availability of Appropriations for Credit Monitoring Services: B-309604, October 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Department of Agriculture--Conservation Security Program: B-307720, September 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Executive Protective Security Service, Inc.: B-299954.3, October 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

FitNet Purchasing Alliance: B-310031, September 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Harris Corporation: B-299864; B-299864.2; B-299864.3, September 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 12 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

KIC Development, LLC: B-309869, September 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Kemron Environmental Services, Inc.: B-299880, September 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Korrect Optical, Inc.: B-299582.4; B-299582.5, September 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

MASAI Technologies Corporation: B-298880.3; B-298880.4, September 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Operational Support & Services: B-299660.2, September 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Pacific Lock Company: B-309982, October 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Paragon Systems, Inc.: B-299548.2, September 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Raytheon Company, Space and Airborne Systems: B-298626.2; B-298626.3, September 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 14 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Zolon Tech, Inc.: B-299904.2, September 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

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Legal Products: Federal Agency Major Rules

Department of Energy: Energy Conservation Program for Commercial Equipment: Distribution Transformers Energy Conservation Standards; Final Rule: GAO-08-214R, October 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Inpatient Hospital Deductible and Hospital and Extended Care Services Coinsurance Amounts for Calendar Year 2008: GAO-08-175R, October 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Medicare Part B Monthly Actuarial Rates, Premium Rate, and Annual Deductible Beginning January 1, 2008: GAO-08-176R, October 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)