Today's GAO Reports - July 16, 2009

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) today released the following reports and testimonies:

Reports

1. National Park Service: Donations and Related Partnerships Benefit Parks, but Management Refinements Could Better Target Risks and Enhance Accountability. GAO-09-386, June 16.  Highlights

2. Tax Compliance: Opportunities Exist to Improve Tax Compliance of Applicants for State Business Licenses. GAO-09-569, June 15.  Highlights

3. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief: Partner Selection and Oversight Follow Accepted Practices but Would Benefit from Enhanced Planning and Accountability. GAO-09-666, July 15.  Highlights

Testimonies

1. Aviation Weather: FAA and the National Weather Service Are Considering Plans to Consolidate Weather Service Offices, but Face Significant Challenges, by David A. Powner, director, information technology management issues, before the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, House Committee on Science and Technology. GAO-09-887T, July 16.  Highlights

2. Clean Water Infrastructure: Design Issues and Funding Options for a Clean Water Trust Fund, by Anu K. Mittal, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. GAO-09-893T, July 15.  Highlights

3. VA Health Care: Preliminary Findings on VA's Provision of Health Care Services to Women Veterans, by Randall B. Williamson, director, health care, before a joint hearing of the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs and the Subcommittee on Health, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. GAO-09-899T, July 16.  Highlights

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