GAO Month in Review February 2009

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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.

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Agriculture and Food

Veterinarian Workforce: Actions Are Needed to Ensure Sufficient Capacity for Protecting Public and Animal Health
GAO-09-178, February 4, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 93 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Veterinarian Workforce: The Federal Government Lacks a Comprehensive Understanding of Its Capacity to Protect Animal and Public Health
GAO-09-424T, February 26, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)   Accessible Text
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Education

Access to Arts Education: Inclusion of Additional Questions in Education's Planned Research Would Help Explain Why Instruction Time Has Decreased for Some Students
GAO-09-286, February 27, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 48 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
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Employment

Human Capital: Opportunities Exist to Build on Recent Progress to Strengthen DOD's Civilian Human Capital Strategic Plan
GAO-09-235, February 10, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 60 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Workforce Investment Act: Labor Has Made Progress in Addressing Areas of Concern, but More Focus Needed on Understanding What Works and What Doesn't
GAO-09-396T, February 26, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 20 pages)   Accessible Text
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Environmental Protection

Chemical Regulation: Options for Enhancing the Effectiveness of the Toxic Substances Control Act
GAO-09-428T, February 26, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 20 pages)   Accessible Text
Clean Air Act: Historical Information on EPA's Process for Reviewing California Waiver Requests and Making Waiver Determinations
GAO-09-249R, January 16, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 10 pages)   Accessible Text
Climate Change Science: High Quality Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data are a Cornerstone of Programs to Address Climate Change
GAO-09-423T, February 24, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 15 pages)   Accessible Text
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Financial Institutions

Financial Regulation: A Framework for Crafting and Assessing Proposals to Modernize the Outdated U.S. Financial Regulatory System
GAO-09-349T, February 4, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 30 pages)   Accessible Text
Issues Involving the Use of the Futures Markets to Invest in Commodity Indexes
GAO-09-285R, January 30, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 37 pages)   Accessible Text
Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues
GAO-09-359T, February 5, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 13 pages)   Accessible Text
Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues
GAO-09-417T, February 24, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 15 pages)   Accessible Text
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Financial Management

Financial Audit: American Battle Monuments Commission's Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2008 and 2007
GAO-09-293, February 27, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 35 pages)   Accessible Text
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Government Operations

Certificated Expenditures: Executive Office of the President Fiscal Year 2007 Certificated Expenditures Were Used for Authorized Purposes
GAO-09-305, February 17, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 7 pages)   Accessible Text
Challenges Facing the New Administration and the 111th Congress
GAO-09-383CG, February 19, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 22 pages)   Accessible Text
Excluded Parties List System: Suspended and Debarred Businesses and Individuals Improperly Receive Federal Funds
GAO-09-174, February 25, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 42 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Excluded Parties List System: Suspended and Debarred Businesses and Individuals Improperly Receive Federal Funds
GAO-09-419T, February 26, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 9 pages)   Accessible Text
GAO's Work on Today's High Risk Issues and Long-Term Challenges
GAO-09-382CG, February 6, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 23 pages)   Accessible Text
Government Printing Office: Issues Faced in Obtaining a New Facility
GAO-09-392R, February 20, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 11 pages)   Accessible Text
Nonprofit Sector: Significant Federal Funds Reach the Sector through Various Mechanisms, but More Complete and Reliable Funding Data Are Needed
GAO-09-193, February 26, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 44 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Older Workers: Enhanced Communication among Federal Agencies Could Improve Strategies for Hiring and Retaining Experienced Workers
GAO-09-206, February 24, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 52 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Overseas U.S. Government Personnel Involved in Efforts to Protect and Enforce Intellectual Property Rights
GAO-09-402R, February 26, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 19 pages)   Accessible Text
Whistleblower Protection Program: Better Data and Improved Oversight Would Help Ensure Program Quality and Consistency
GAO-09-106, January 27, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 78 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
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Health

Estimated Adjusted Medicaid Funding Allocations Related to the Proposed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
GAO-09-371R, February 5, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 8 pages)   Accessible Text
Estimated Temporary Medicaid Funding Allocations Related to Section 5001 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
GAO-09-364R, February 4, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 11 pages)   Accessible Text
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Homeland Security

Aviation Security: Federal Air Marshal Service Has Taken Actions to Fulfill Its Core Mission and Address Workforce Issues, but Additional Actions Are Needed to Improve Workforce Survey
GAO-09-273, January 14, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 78 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Aviation Security: Status of Transportation Security Inspector Workforce
GAO-09-123R, February 6, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 56 pages)   Accessible Text
Aviation Security: TSA's Cost and Performance Study of Private-Sector Airport Screening
GAO-09-27R, January 9, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 51 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
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Income Security

Social Security Administration: Service Delivery Plan Needed to Address Baby Boom Retirement Challenges
GAO-09-24, January 9, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 46 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
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Information Management

Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM)
GAO-09-232G, February 2, 2009
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International Affairs

Afghanistan Security: Corrective Actions Are Needed to Address Serious Accountability Concerns about Weapons Provided to Afghan National Security Forces
GAO-09-366T, February 12, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)   Accessible Text
Afghanistan Security: Lack of Systematic Tracking Raises Significant Accountability Concerns about Weapons Provided to Afghan National Security Forces
GAO-09-267, January 30, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 46 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Broadcasting to Cuba: Actions Are Needed to Improve Strategy and Operations
GAO-09-127, January 22, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 59 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Embassy Construction: Additional Actions Are Needed to Address Contractor Participation
GAO-09-48, January 16, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 70 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
New Embassy Construction: Structured Interviews with Construction Firms (GAO-09-47SP, January 2009), an E-supplement to GAO-09-48
GAO-09-47SP, January 16, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (HTML)  
Securing, Stabilizing, and Developing Pakistan's Border Area with Afghanistan: Key Issues for Congressional Oversight
GAO-09-263SP, February 23, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 61 pages)   Accessible Text
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Justice and Law Enforcement

Bureau of Prisons: Written Policies on Lateral Transfers and Assessment of Temporary Assignments Needed
GAO-09-141, February 25, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 45 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
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National Defense

Defense Acquisitions: Charting a Course for Improved Missile Defense Testing
GAO-09-403T, February 25, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 15 pages)   Accessible Text
Defense Acquisitions: Perspectives on Potential Changes to Department of Defense Acquisition Management Framework
GAO-09-295R, February 27, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 25 pages)   Accessible Text
Defense Management: Actions Needed to Overcome Long-standing Challenges with Weapon Systems Acquisition and Service Contract Management
GAO-09-362T, February 11, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 28 pages)   Accessible Text
Iraq and Afghanistan: Availability of Forces, Equipment, and Infrastructure Should Be Considered in Developing U.S. Strategy and Plans
GAO-09-380T, February 12, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 26 pages)   Accessible Text
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Natural Resources

Federal Land Management: Observations on a Possible Move of the Forest Service into the Department of the Interior
GAO-09-223, February 11, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 84 pages)   Accessible Text
Federal Land Management: Potential Effects and Factors to Consider in a Move of the Forest Service into the Department of the Interior
GAO-09-412T, February 24, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 17 pages)   Accessible Text
Hardrock Mining: Information on Types of State Royalties, Number of Abandoned Mines, and Financial Assurances on BLM Land
GAO-09-429T, February 26, 2009
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Science, Space, and Technology

NASA Workforce: Responses to Follow-up Questions regarding the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Use of Term Appointments
GAO-09-356R, February 25, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)   Accessible Text
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Social Services

Foster Care: State Practices for Assessing Health Needs, Facilitating Service Delivery, and Monitoring Children's Care
GAO-09-26, February 6, 2009
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Tax Policy and Administration

Tax Gap: IRS Could Do More to Promote Compliance by Third Parties with Miscellaneous Income Reporting Requirements
GAO-09-238, January 28, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 58 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
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Transportation

National Airspace System: FAA Reauthorization Issues are Critical to System Transformation and Operations
GAO-09-377T, February 11, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 17 pages)   Accessible Text
Surface Transportation: Clear Federal Role and Criteria-Based Selection Process Could Improve Three National and Regional Infrastructure Programs
GAO-09-219, February 6, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 53 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Transportation Research: The Department of Transportation Has Made Progress in Coordinating and Reviewing Its Research Activities
GAO-09-361T, February 12, 2009
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Legal Products: Decisions and Opinions

Abba International, Inc. et al.
B-311225.4, February 2, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Advanced Scientific Applications, Inc.
B-400312.2, February 5, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Bureau of Reclamation's Legal Obligation to Dredge Laughlin Lagoon
B-316760, February 19, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 19 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Computer Cite
B-400830, February 3, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Convergys Corporation
B-400744, January 21, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Dell Marketing LP
B-400784, January 27, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Futurecom, Inc.
B-400730.2, February 23, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Kuhana-Spectrum Joint Venture, LLC.
B-400803; B-400803.2, January 29, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
OPTIMUS Corporation
B-400777, January 26, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Principles of Federal Appropriations Law: Third Edition, Volume III
GAO-08-978SP, September 1, 2008
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 898 pages)  
Privasoft Inc.
B-400853, January 27, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
RANA Technologies--Costs
B-400471.2, February 3, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Relief of Accountable Officer Aekyung Ripley--American Embassy, Managua
B-317390, February 20, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
SMARTnet, Inc.
B-400651.2, January 27, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Taylor Consultants, Inc.--Costs
B-400324.3, February 2, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Trident World Systems, Inc.
B-400901, February 23, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
United States Capitol Police--Deployment of Personnel
B-317252, January 30, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
Urban Title, LLC
B-311437.3, January 7, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
ViroMed Laboratories, Inc.
B-310747.4, January 22, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
e-Management Consultants, Inc.; Centech Group, Inc.
B-400585.2; B-400585.3, February 3, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages)   Full Decision (HTML)  
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Legal Products: Federal Agency Major Rules

Department of Defense and Office of Personnel Management: National Security Personnel System
GAO-09-360R, February 10, 2009
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 Advantage and Prescription Drug Programs MIPPA Drug Formulary & Protected Classes Policies
GAO-09-329R, February 2, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Report (HTML)  
Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary: HIPAA Administrative Simplification: Modifications to Medical Data Code Set Standards To Adopt ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
GAO-09-335R, February 2, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Report (HTML)  
Department of Housing and Urban Development: Refinement of Income and Rent Determination Requirements in Public and Assisted Housing Programs; Final Rule
GAO-09-350R, February 10, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Report (HTML)  
Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration: Investment Advice--Participants and Beneficiaries
GAO-09-345R, February 9, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Report (HTML)  
Securities and Exchange Commission: Amendments to Rules for Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations
GAO-09-378R, February 23, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Report (HTML)  
Securities and Exchange Commission: Enhanced Disclosure and New Prospectus Delivery Option for Registered Open-End Management Investment Companies
GAO-09-346R, February 9, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 5 pages)   Full Report (HTML)  
Securities and Exchange Commission: Interactive Data To Improve Financial Reporting
GAO-09-389R, February 25, 2009
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)   Full Report (HTML)  
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