Defense-Related Audits, 1937-1975:
Interview With Hassell B. Bell, J. Kenneth Fasick, and James H. Hammond
OP-9-OH: Published: Feb 1, 1989. Publicly Released: Feb 1, 1989.
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GAO presented a transcript of a videotape interview of Hassell B. Bell, who served GAO from 1945 to 1975, J. Kenneth Fasick, who served from 1954 to 1981, and James H. Hammond, who served from 1937 to 1974. These individuals worked in various capacities and assumed key roles in auditing the government's defense-related activities. GAO conducted the interview as part of its program to record key government officials' observations and impressions and ensure that the bases for policy decisions and other important events are systematically recorded for posterity.
Jul 18, 2018
Civil Penalties:
Certain Federal Agencies Need to Improve Inflation Adjustment ReportingGAO-18-519: Published: Jul 18, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 18, 2018.
Jul 17, 2018
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Government Auditing Standards 2018 Revision (Supersedes GAO-12-331G)GAO-18-568G: Published: Jul 17, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 17, 2018.
Jul 16, 2018
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Management Report:
Continued Improvements Needed in Controls over the Processes Used to Prepare the U.S. Consolidated Financial StatementsGAO-18-540: Published: Jul 16, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 16, 2018.
Jun 28, 2018
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Capitol Preservation Fund:
Audit of Fiscal Years 2015, 2016, and 2017 TransactionsGAO-18-524R: Published: Jun 28, 2018. Publicly Released: Jun 28, 2018. -
Senate Preservation Fund:
Audit of Fiscal Years 2015, 2016, and 2017 TransactionsGAO-18-525R: Published: Jun 28, 2018. Publicly Released: Jun 28, 2018.
May 31, 2018
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Improper Payments:
Actions and Guidance Could Help Address Issues and Inconsistencies in Estimation ProcessesGAO-18-377: Published: May 31, 2018. Publicly Released: May 31, 2018.
May 24, 2018
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Congressional Award Foundation:
Review of the Audit of the Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2017GAO-18-465R: Published: May 24, 2018. Publicly Released: May 24, 2018.
May 10, 2018
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DOD Financial Management:
The Navy Needs to Improve Internal Control over Its BuildingsGAO-18-289: Published: May 10, 2018. Publicly Released: May 10, 2018.
Apr 17, 2018
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Management Report:
Improvements Needed in the Bureau of the Fiscal Service's Information System ControlsGAO-18-332R: Published: Apr 17, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 17, 2018.
Apr 5, 2018
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Management Report:
Areas for Improvement in the Federal Reserve Banks' Information System ControlsGAO-18-334R: Published: Apr 5, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 5, 2018.
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