GAO Month in Review June 2009

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.

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Agriculture and Food

Crop Insurance: Opportunities Exist to Reduce the Costs of Administering the Program: GAO-09-445, April 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Business, Industry, and Consumers

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

Telecommunications: Broadband Deployment Plan Should Include Performance Goals and Measures to Guide Federal Investment: GAO-09-494, May 12, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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

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Civil Rights

New Markets Tax Credit: Minority Entities Are Less Successful in Obtaining Awards Than Non-Minority Entitities: GAO-09-536, April 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text

New Markets Tax Credit: Minority Entities Are Less Successful in Obtaining Awards Than Non-Minority Entities: GAO-09-795T, June 18, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Voters With Disabilities: More Polling Places Had No Potential Impediments Than in 2000, but Challenges Remain: GAO-09-685, June 10, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text

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Economic Development

Alaska Native Villages: Limited Progress Has Been Made on Relocating Villages Threatened by Flooding and Erosion: GAO-09-551, June 3, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Hurricanes Gustav and Ike Disaster Assistance: FEMA Strengthened Its Fraud Prevention Controls, but Customer Service Needs Improvement: GAO-09-671, June 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Employment

Job Corps: Better Targeted Career Training and Improved Preenrollment Information Could Enhance Female Residential Student Recruitment and Retention: GAO-09-470, June 2, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs: Improved Oversight and Controls Would Better Ensure Program Quality: GAO-09-395, May 20, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Energy

Energy Markets: Estimates of the Effects of Mergers and Market Concentration on Wholesale Gasoline Prices: GAO-09-659, June 12, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 70 pages) Accessible Text

Nuclear Waste: DOE's Environmental Management Initiatives Report Is Incomplete: GAO-09-697R, June 2, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Nuclear and Worker Safety: Limited Information Exists on Costs and Reasons for Work Stoppages at DOE's Hanford Site: GAO-09-451, May 7, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Technology Transfer: Clearer Priorities and Greater Use of Innovative Approaches Could Increase the Effectiveness of Technology Transfer at Department of Energy Laboratories: GAO-09-548, June 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Environmental Protection

Aviation and Climate Change: Aircraft Emissions Expected to Grow, but Technological and Operational Improvements and Government Policies Can Help Control Emissions: GAO-09-554, June 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 100 pages) Accessible Text

Biomonitoring: EPA Needs to Coordinate Its Research Strategy and Clarify Its Authority to Obtain Biomonitoring Data: GAO-09-353, April 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Clean Water Infrastructure: A Variety of Issues Need to Be Considered When Designing a Clean Water Trust Fund: GAO-09-657, May 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text

EPA Chemical Assessments: Process Reforms Offer the Potential to Address Key Problems: GAO-09-774T, June 11, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Environmental Contamination: Lessons Learned from the Cleanup of Formerly Used Defense and Military Munitions Sites: GAO-09-779T, June 10, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Scientific Integrity: EPA's Efforts to Enhance the Credibility and Transparency of Its Scientific Processes: GAO-09-773T, June 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

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Financial Institutions

Regulation SHO: Recent Actions Appear to Have Initially Reduced Failures to Deliver, but More Industry Guidance Is Needed: GAO-09-483, May 12, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 114 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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)

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Capital Purchase Program Transactions for October 28, 2008, through May 29, 2009, and Information on Financial Agency Agreements, Contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements, and Interagency Agreements Awarded as of June 1, 2009 (GAO-09-707SP, June 2009), an e-supplement to GAO-09-658: GAO-09-707SP, June 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

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Financial Management

American Battle Monuments Commission: Management Action Needed to Improve Internal Control Procedures: GAO-09-714R, June 17, 2008; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Government Operations

Contract Management: Minimal Compliance with New Safeguards for Time-and-Materials Contracts for Commercial Services and Safeguards Have Not Been Applied to GSA Schedules Program: GAO-09-579, June 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Ensuring Accountability in a Time of Financial and Fiscal Stress: GAO-09-847CG, June 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Contracting: Guidance on Award Fees Has Led to Better Practices but Is Not Consistently Applied: GAO-09-630, May 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Energy and Fleet Management: Plug-in Vehicles Offer Potential Benefits, but High Costs and Limited Information Could Hinder Integration into the Federal Fleet: GAO-09-493, June 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Human Capital: Actions Needed to Better Track and Provide Timely and Accurate Compensation and Medical Benefits to Deployed Federal Civilians: GAO-09-562, June 26, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 87 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Identity Theft: Governments Have Acted to Protect Personally Identifiable Information, but Vulnerabilities Remain: GAO-09-759T, June 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Key Challenges Facing Government Managers: GAO-09-609CG, April 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

The Recovery Act and TARP: GAO's Oversight Role: GAO-09-846CG, June 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

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Health

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Enrollee Cost Sharing for Selected Specialty Prescription Drugs: GAO-09-517R, April 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Tort Claims Act: Information Related to Implications of Extending Coverage to Volunteers at HRSA-Funded Health Centers: GAO-09-693R, June 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 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

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

Indian Health Service: Millions of Dollars in Property and Equipment Continue to Be Lost or Stolen: GAO-09-450, June 2, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Influenza Pandemic: Continued Focus on the Nation's Planning and Preparedness Efforts Remains Essential: GAO-09-760T, June 3, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Influenza Pandemic: Greater Agency Accountability Needed to Protect Federal Workers in the Event of a Pandemic: GAO-09-783T, June 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Influenza Pandemic: Increased Agency Accountability Could Help Protect Federal Employees Serving the Public in the Event of a Pandemic: GAO-09-404, June 12, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicaid: Source of Screening Affects Women's Eligibility for Coverage of Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment in Some States: GAO-09-384, May 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

Medical Devices: Shortcomings in FDA's Premarket Review, Postmarket Surveillance, and Inspections of Device Manufacturing Establishments: GAO-09-370T, June 18, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Prescription Drugs: Overview of Approaches to Control Prescription Drug Spending in Federal Programs: GAO-09-819T, June 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Privacy and Security: Food and Drug Administration Faces Challenges in Establishing Protections for Its Postmarket Risk Analysis System: GAO-09-355, June 1, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 79 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Homeland Security

CBP Could Improve Its Estimation of Funding Needed for New Border Patrol Agents: GAO-09-542R, June 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Coast Guard: Administrative Law Judge Program Contains Elements Designed to Foster Judges' Independence and Mariner Protections Assessed Are Being Followed: GAO-09-489, June 12, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text

Coast Guard: Observations on the Genesis and Progress of the Service's Modernization Program: GAO-09-530R, June 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 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)

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

Firearm and Explosives Background Checks Involving Terrorist Watch List Records: GAO-09-125R, May 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Forensics: Comprehensive Interagency Plan Needed to Address Human Capital Issues: GAO-09-527R, April 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Critical Infrastructure Protection Cost-Benefit Report: GAO-09-654R, June 26, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

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Housing

Public Housing: HUD's Oversight of Housing Agencies Should Focus More on Inappropriate Use of Program Funds: GAO-09-33, June 11, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Information Management

Cybersecurity: Continued Federal Efforts Are Needed to Protect Critical Systems and Information: GAO-09-835T, June 25, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Information Security Issues: GAO-09-817R, June 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: FDA Needs to Establish Key Plans and Processes for Guiding Systems Modernization Efforts: GAO-09-523, June 2, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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International Affairs

Broadcasting to Cuba: Observations Regarding TV Marti's Strategy and Operations: GAO-09-758T, June 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

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)

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)

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)

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 Trade: Observations on U.S. Government Efforts to Address Textile Transshipment: GAO-09-813T, June 18, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Rebuilding Iraq: Improved Management Controls and Iraqi Commitment Needed for Key State and USAID Capacity-Building Programs: GAO-09-526, June 3, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. and Canadian Governments Have Established Mechanisms to Monitor Compliance with the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement but Face Operational Challenges: GAO-09-764R, June 18, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

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Justice and Law Enforcement

Corporate Crime: Preliminary Observations on DOJ's Use and Oversight of Deferred Prosecution and Non-Prosecution Agreements: GAO-09-636T, June 25, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Bankruptcy Judges: Measuring Judges' Case-Related Workload: GAO-09-808T, June 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

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National Defense

Army Working Capital Fund: Actions Needed to Improve Budgeting for Carryover at Army Ordnance: GAO-09-415, June 10, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Assessments Needed to Address V-22 Aircraft Operational and Cost Concerns to Define Future Investments: GAO-09-482, May 11, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Acquisitions: Issues to be Considered for Army's Modernization of Combat Systems: GAO-09-793T, June 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

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)

Defense Infrastructure: DOD Needs to Improve Oversight of Relocatable Facilities and Develop a Strategy for Managing Their Use across the Military Services: GAO-09-585, June 12, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Logistics: Information on the Test and Evaluation and Assignment and Cancellation of National Stock Numbers as It Relates to MILITEC-1: GAO-09-735R, June 25, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Management: Observations on DOD's Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Request for Corrosion Prevention and Control: GAO-09-732R, June 1, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Defense Travel System: Implementation Challenges Remain: GAO-09-577, June 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text

Export Controls: Fundamental Reexamination of System Is Needed to Help Protect Critical Technologies: GAO-09-767T, June 4, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Continued Monitoring of Internal Safeguards and an Action Plan to Address Employee Concerns Could Improve Implementation of the National Security Personnel System: GAO-09-840, June 25, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Insurance Sales to Military Personnnel: Additional Actions Needed to Prevent Improper Life Insurance Sales and Pay Allotment Transactions: GAO-09-452, May 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Pay: The Defense Finance and Accounting Service--Indianapolis Could Improve Control Activities over Its Processing of Active Duty Army Military Personnel Federal Payroll Taxes: GAO-09-557R, June 18, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Personnel: Reserve Component Servicemembers on Average Earn More Income while Activated: GAO-09-688R, June 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

Military Training: DOD Needs a Strategic Plan and Better Inventory and Requirements Data to Guide Development of Language Skills and Regional Proficiency: GAO-09-568, June 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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

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

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Natural Resources

Army Corps of Engineers: Recent Changes Have Reduced the Use of Continuing Contracts, but Management Processes Need to Be Improved: GAO-09-552, June 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Land Management: BLM and the Forest Service Have Improved Oversight of the Land Exchange Process, but Additional Actions Are Needed: GAO-09-611, June 12, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 126 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Fisheries Management: Alleged Misconduct of Members and Staff of the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council: GAO-09-508R, May 20, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Science, Space, and Technology

NASA: Commercial Partners Are Making Progress, but Face Aggressive Schedules to Demonstrate Critical Space Station Cargo Transport Capabilities: GAO-09-618, June 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Polar-Orbiting Environmental Satellites: With Costs Increasing and Data Continuity at Risk, Improvements Needed in Tri-agency Decision Making: GAO-09-564, June 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Polar-Orbiting Satellites: With Costs Increasing and Data Continuity at Risk, Improvements Needed in Tri-agency Decision Making: GAO-09-772T, June 17, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

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Tax Policy and Administration

Internal Revenue Service: Review of the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Request: GAO-09-754, June 3, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Internal Revenue Service: Status of GAO Financial Audit and Related Financial Management Report Recommendations: GAO-09-514, June 25, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 98 pages) Accessible Text

Management Report: Improvements Are Needed to Enhance IRS's Internal Controls and Operating Effectiveness: GAO-09-513R, June 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Real Estate Tax Deduction: Taxpayers Face Challenges in Determining What Qualifies; Better Information Could Improve Compliance: GAO-09-521, May 13, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Tax Administration: Interim Results of IRS's 2009 Filing Season: GAO-09-640, June 3, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Tax Gap: Requiring Information Reporting for Charitable Cash Contributions May Not Be an Effective Way to Improve Compliance: GAO-09-555, May 14, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

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Transportation

Aviation Safety: Better Data and Targeted FAA Efforts Needed to Identify and Address Safety Issues of Small Air Cargo Carriers: GAO-09-614, June 24, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

High Speed Passenger Rail: Effectively Using Recovery Act Funds for High Speed Rail Projects: GAO-09-786T, June 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Highway Trust Fund: Options for Improving Sustainability and Mechanisms to Manage Solvency: GAO-09-845T, June 25, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

International Aviation: Federal Efforts Help Address Safety Challenges in Africa, but Could Benefit from Reassessment and Better Coordination: GAO-09-498, June 16, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Public Transportation: New Starts Program Challenges and Preliminary Observations on Expediting Project Development: GAO-09-763T, June 3, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Recovery Act: The Department of Transportation Followed Key Federal Requirements in Developing Selection Criteria for Its Supplemental Discretionary Grants Program: GAO-09-785R, June 30, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

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Veterans Affairs

VA Health Care: Overview of VA's Capital Asset Management: GAO-09-686T, June 9, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

VA Real Property: VA Emphasizes Enhanced-Use Leases to Manage Its Real Property Portfolio: GAO-09-776T, June 10, 2009; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Veterans Affairs: Implementation of Temporary Residence Adaptation Grants: GAO-09-637R, June 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

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Legal Products: Decisions and Opinions

AH Computer Consulting, Inc.: B-401204, June 25, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

ALJUCAR, LLC: B-401148, June 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Ahtna Support and Training Services, LLC: B-400947.2, May 15, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Bernard Humbles--Designated Employee Agent: B-401349, June 8, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Brooks Range Contract Services, Inc.: B-401231, June 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

CTI-NAN JV, LLC: B-400979, April 6, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Caddell Construction Company, Inc.: B-401281, June 23, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Carahsoft Technology Corporation: B-401169; B-401169.2, June 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Commercial Design Group, Inc--Costs: B-400923.3, June 10, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Core Tech International Corporation--Costs: B-400047.3, June 2, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Engineering Management & Integration, Inc.: B-400356.4; B-400356.5, May 21, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network--Obligations under a Cost-Reimbursement, Nonseverable Services Contract: B-317139, June 1, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Global Solutions Network, Inc.: B-401230, June 26, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

International Program Group, Inc.--Costs: B-400278.4; B-400308.4, June 22, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Natural Resources Conservation Service--Use of Appropriated Funds for Contest Entry Fees: B-317891, June 1, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Northern Light Productions: B-401182, June 1, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Northrop Grumman Information Technology, Inc.: B-401198; B-401198.2, June 2, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Stateside Associates, Inc.: B-400670.2; B-400670.3, May 28, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

TFab Manufacturing, LLC: B-401190, June 18, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

The Sandi Group, Inc.: B-401218, June 5, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

Wartsila Defense, Inc.: B-401224, May 26, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages) Full Decision (HTML)

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Legal Products: Federal Agency Major Rules

Department of Education: Student Assistance General Provisions; Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program; Federal Pell Grant Program; Academic Competitiveness Grant Program and National Science and Mathematics Access To Retain Talent Grant Program: GAO-09-756R, June 4, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Roof Crush Resistance; Phase-In Reporting Requirements: GAO-09-797R, June 19, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of Veterans Affairs: Expansion of Enrollment in the VA Health Care System: GAO-09-734R, June 1, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Department of the Interior, Mineral Management Service: "Renewable Energy and Alternate Uses of Existing Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf": GAO-09-766R, June 12, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 5 pages) Full Report (HTML)

Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Revision of Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for FY 2009: GAO-09-823R, June 29, 2009; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Full Report (HTML)

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