Aging:
GAO Activities in Fiscal Year 1985
HRD-86-46: Published: Dec 13, 1985. Publicly Released: Dec 13, 1985.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reported on its fiscal year 1985 activities regarding older Americans.
GAO submitted a list of the: (1) 65 reports concerning the elderly it issued from October 1, 1984 through September 30, 1985, 43 of which had summary information; and (2) 49 assignments in process as of September 30, 1985. For employees nearing retirement age, GAO continues to provide individual retirement counseling and preretirement seminars which are intended to assist employees in: (1) calculating retirement income available through the civil service and social security systems; (2) understanding options involving age, grade, and years of service; (3) understanding health insurance and survivor benefit plans; (4) acquiring information helpful in planning realistic budgets based on income, tax obligations, and benefits; (5) making decisions concerning legal matters; (6) gaining insights and perspectives on adjustments to retirement; (7) increasing awareness of those community resources that might support preretirement planning, second careers, and financial planning; and (8) increasing awareness of lifestyle options during the transition from work to retirement.
Oct 30, 2020
Retirement Security:
Other Countries' Experiences with Caregiver PoliciesGAO-20-623: Published: Sep 30, 2020. Publicly Released: Oct 30, 2020.
Sep 24, 2020
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Retirement Security:
Older Women Report Facing a Financially Uncertain FutureGAO-20-718T: Published: Sep 24, 2020. Publicly Released: Sep 24, 2020.
Aug 28, 2020
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Retirement Security:
DOL Could Better Inform Divorcing Parties About Dividing SavingsGAO-20-541: Published: Jul 31, 2020. Publicly Released: Aug 28, 2020.
Aug 13, 2020
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Retirement Security:
Older Women Report Facing a Financially Uncertain FutureGAO-20-435: Published: Jul 14, 2020. Publicly Released: Aug 13, 2020.
Jun 16, 2020
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Retirement Security:
BLS Should Explore Ways to Improve the Accuracy, Timeliness, and Relevance of Its Cost-of-Living MeasurementsGAO-20-422: Published: Jun 16, 2020. Publicly Released: Jun 16, 2020.
Feb 27, 2020
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Private Pensions:
IRS and DOL Should Strengthen Oversight of Executive Retirement PlansGAO-20-70: Published: Jan 28, 2020. Publicly Released: Feb 27, 2020.
Jan 9, 2020
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Social Security Disability:
Action Needed to Help Agency Staff Understand and Follow Policies Related to Prescription Opioid MisuseGAO-20-120: Published: Jan 9, 2020. Publicly Released: Jan 9, 2020.
Dec 18, 2019
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Capitol Police:
Potential Effects of Raising the Mandatory Retirement AgeGAO-20-137R: Published: Dec 18, 2019. Publicly Released: Dec 18, 2019. -
Millennial Generation:
Information on the Economic Status of Millennial Households Compared to Previous GenerationsGAO-20-194: Published: Dec 13, 2019. Publicly Released: Dec 18, 2019.
Oct 21, 2019
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Military Pensions:
Servicemembers Need Better Information to Support Retirement Savings DecisionsGAO-19-631: Published: Sep 19, 2019. Publicly Released: Oct 21, 2019.
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