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Agriculture and Food

Federal Oversight of Food Safety: FDA Has Provided Few Details on the Resources and Strategies Needed to Implement its Food Protection Plan
GAO-08-909T, June 12, 2008
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Humane Methods of Handling and Slaughter: Public Reporting on Violations Can Identify Enforcement Challenges and Enhance Transparency
GAO-08-686T, April 17, 2008
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Federal Oversight of Food Safety: FDA's Food Protection Plan Proposes Positive First Steps, but Capacity to Carry Them Out Is Critical
GAO-08-435T, January 29, 2008
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Budget and Spending

Fiscal Year 2007 U.S. Government Financial Statements: Sustained Improvement in Financial Management Is Crucial to Improving Accountability and Addressing the Long-Term Fiscal Challenge
GAO-08-926T, June 26, 2008
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Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: Long-Term Federal Fiscal Challenge Driven Primarily by Health Care
GAO-08-912T, June 17, 2008
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Fiscal Year 2007 U.S. Government Financial Statements: Sustained Improvement in Financial Management Is Crucial to Improving Accountability and Addressing the Long-Term Fiscal Challenges
GAO-08-847T, June 5, 2008
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The Nation's Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: April 2008 Update
GAO-08-783R, May 16, 2008
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Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office
GAO-08-707T, April 30, 2008
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Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office
GAO-08-616T, April 10, 2008
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The Nation's Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: January 2008 Update
GAO-08-591R, March 21, 2008
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Principles of Federal Appropriations Law: Annual Update of the Third Edition
GAO-08-450SP, March 13, 2008
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Congressional Directives: Selected Agencies' Processes for Responding to Funding Instructions
GAO-08-209, January 31, 2008
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Understanding Similarities and Differences between Accrual and Cash Deficits: Update for Fiscal Year 2007
GAO-08-410SP, January 31, 2008
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Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: Action Is Needed to Avoid the Possibility of a Serious Economic Disruption in the Future
GAO-08-411T, January 29, 2008
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Business, Industry, and Consumers

Digital Television Transition: Broadcasters' Transition Status, Low-Power Station Issues, and Information on Consumer Awareness of the DTV Transition
GAO-08-881T, June 10, 2008
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Utility Regulation: Opportunities Exist to Improve Oversight
GAO-08-752T, May 1, 2008
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Digital Television Transition: GAO DTV Broadcaster Survey (GAO-08-528SP, April 2008), an E-supplement to GAO-08-510
GAO-08-528SP, April 30, 2008
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Digital Television Transition: Majority of Broadcasters Are Prepared for the DTV Transition, but Some Technical and Coordination Issues Remain
GAO-08-510, April 30, 2008
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Media Ownership: Economic Factors Influence the Number of Media Outlets in Local Markets, While Ownership by Minorities and Women Appears Limited and Is Difficult to Assess
GAO-08-383, March 12, 2008
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Telecommunications: FCC Has Made Some Progress in the Management of Its Enforcement Program but Faces Limitations, and Additional Actions Are Needed
GAO-08-125, February 15, 2008
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Civil Rights

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Sharing Promising Practices and Fully Implementing Strategic Human Capital Planning Can Improve Management of Growing Workload
GAO-08-589, June 23, 2008
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Legal Services Corporation: Improvements Needed in Governance, Accountability, and Grants Management and Oversight
GAO-08-833T, May 22, 2008
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U.S. Department of Agriculture: Management of Civil Rights Efforts Continues to Be Deficient Despite Years of Attention
GAO-08-755T, May 14, 2008
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Economic Development

Natural Catastrophe Insurance: Analysis of a Proposed Combined Federal Flood and Wind Insurance Program
GAO-08-504, April 25, 2008
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National Disaster Response: FEMA Should Take Action to Improve Capacity and Coordination between Government and Voluntary Sectors
GAO-08-369, February 27, 2008
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Disaster Cost Estimates: FEMA Can Improve Its Learning from Past Experience and Management of Disaster-Related Resources
GAO-08-301, February 22, 2008
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Education

Bureau of Indian Education Schools: Improving Interior's Assistance Would Help Some Tribal Groups Implement Academic Accountability Systems
GAO-08-679, June 27, 2008
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Higher Education: Veteran Students Received Similar Amounts of Title IV Aid As Nonveterans but More Total Aid with GI Benefits
GAO-08-741, June 20, 2008
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Higher Education: United States' and Other Countries' Strategies for Attracting and Funding International Students
GAO-08-878T, June 19, 2008
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Higher Education: Multiple Higher Education Tax Incentives Create Opportunities for Taxpayers to Make Costly Mistakes
GAO-08-717T, May 1, 2008
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Native Hawaiian Education Act: Greater Oversight Would Increase Accountability and Enable Targeting of Funds to Areas with Greatest Need
GAO-08-422, March 25, 2008
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District of Columbia Public Schools: While Early Reform Efforts Tackle Critical Management Issues, a District-Wide Strategic Education Plan Would Help Guide Long-Term Efforts
GAO-08-549T, March 14, 2008
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No Child Left Behind Act: Education Actions Could Improve the Targeting of School Improvement Funds to Schools Most in Need of Assistance
GAO-08-380, February 29, 2008
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Disconnected Youth: Federal Action Could Address Some of the Challenges Faced by Local Programs That Reconnect Youth to Education and Employment
GAO-08-313, February 28, 2008
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Head Start: A More Comprehensive Risk Management Strategy and Data Improvements Could Further Strengthen Program Oversight
GAO-08-221, February 12, 2008
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Employment

Employment Verification: Challenges Exist in Implementing a Mandatory Electronic Employment Verification System
GAO-08-895T, June 10, 2008
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Human Capital Planning Has Improved, but Strategic View of Contractor Workforce Is Needed
GAO-08-582, May 28, 2008
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Human Capital: Workforce Diversity Governmentwide and at the Department of Homeland Security
GAO-08-815T, May 21, 2008
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Workforce Development: Community Colleges and One-Stop Centers Collaborate to Meet 21st Century Workforce Needs
GAO-08-547, May 15, 2008
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Employment and Training Program Grants: Evaluating Impact and Enhancing Monitoring Would Improve Accountability
GAO-08-486, May 7, 2008
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Human Capital: Corps of Engineers Needs to Update Its Workforce Planning Process to More Effectively Address Its Current and Future Workforce Needs
GAO-08-596, May 7, 2008
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Employment Verification: Challenges Exist in Implementing a Mandatory Electronic Employment Verification System
GAO-08-729T, May 6, 2008
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Older Workers: Federal Agencies Face Challenges, but Have Opportunities to Hire and Retain Experienced Employees
GAO-08-630T, April 30, 2008
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Human Capital: Workforce Diversity Governmentwide and at the Small Business Administration
GAO-08-725T, April 23, 2008
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Employment and Training: Most One-Stop Career Centers Are Taking Multiple Actions to Link Employers and Older Workers
GAO-08-548, April 21, 2008
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Mine Safety: Additional Guidance and Oversight of Mines' Emergency Response Plans Would Improve the Safety of Underground Coal Miners
GAO-08-424, April 8, 2008
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Human Capital: Diversity in the Federal SES and Senior Levels of the U.S. Postal Service and Processes for Selecting New Executives
GAO-08-609T, April 3, 2008
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Posthearing Questions Related to Federal Agencies' Activities regarding the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
GAO-08-397R, January 9, 2008
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Energy

Department of Energy: New Loan Guarantee Program Should Complete Activities Necessary for Effective and Accountable Program Management
GAO-08-750, July 7, 2008
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Nuclear Safety: NRC's Oversight of Fire Protection at U.S. Commercial Nuclear Reactor Units Could Be Strengthened
GAO-08-747, June 30, 2008
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Nuclear Waste: DOE Lacks Critical Information Needed to Assess Its Tank Management Strategy at Hanford
GAO-08-793, June 30, 2008
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Department of Energy: Information on Its Management of Costs and Liabilities for Contractors' Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans
GAO-08-642R, June 19, 2008
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Department of Energy: Implementation and Use of Other Transactions Authority Provided in the Energy Policy Act of 2005
GAO-08-798R, June 6, 2008
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Department of Energy: Office of Science Has Kept Majority of Projects within Budget and on Schedule, but Funding and Other Challenges May Grow
GAO-08-641, May 30, 2008
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Low-Level Radioactive Waste: Status of Disposal Availability in the United States and Other Countries
GAO-08-813T, May 20, 2008
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Economic and Other Implications of Switching from Coal to Natural Gas at the Capitol Power Plant and at Electricity-Generating Units Nationwide
GAO-08-601R, May 1, 2008
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Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Improving the Cost-Effectiveness of Filling the Reserve
GAO-08-726T, April 24, 2008
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Global Nuclear Energy Partnership: DOE Should Reassess Its Approach to Designing and Building Spent Nuclear Fuel Recycling Facilities
GAO-08-483, April 22, 2008
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Nuclear Material: Several Potential Options for Dealing with DOE's Depleted Uranium Tails Could Benefit the Government
GAO-08-613T, April 3, 2008
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Nuclear Material: DOE Has Several Potential Options for Dealing with Depleted Uranium Tails, Each of Which Could Benefit the Government
GAO-08-606R, March 31, 2008
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Advanced Energy Technologies: Budget Trends and Challenges for DOE's Energy R&D Program
GAO-08-556T, March 5, 2008
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Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Options to Improve the Cost-Effectiveness of Filling the Reserve
GAO-08-521T, February 26, 2008
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Utility Oversight: Recent Changes in Law Call for Improved Vigilance by FERC
GAO-08-289, February 25, 2008
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Utility Oversight: Survey of State Public Utility Commissions on Utility Commission Authorities and Reporting Responsibilities For Overseeing Utilities Since the Passage of EPAct 2005 (GAO-08-290SP, February 2008), an E-supplement to GAO-08-289
GAO-08-290SP, February 25, 2008
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Nuclear Security: Action May Be Needed to Reassess the Security of NRC-Licensed Research Reactors
GAO-08-403, January 31, 2008
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Hydrogen Fuel Initiative: DOE Has Made Important Progress and Involved Stakeholders but Needs to Update What It Expects to Achieve by Its 2015 Target
GAO-08-305, January 11, 2008
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Los Alamos National Laboratory: Information on Security of Classified Data, Nuclear Material Controls, Nuclear and Worker Safety, and Project Management Weaknesses
GAO-08-173R, January 10, 2008
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Environmental Protection

Environmental Satellites: Polar-orbiting Satellite Acquisition Faces Delays; Decisions Needed on Whether and How to Ensure Climate Data Continuity
GAO-08-899T, June 19, 2008
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Architect of the Capitol: Progress in Improving Energy Efficiency and Options for Decreasing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
GAO-08-917T, June 18, 2008
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Chemical Assessments: EPA's New Assessment Process Will Further Limit the Productivity and Credibility of Its Integrated Risk Information System
GAO-08-810T, May 21, 2008
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Environmental Satellites: Polar-orbiting Satellite Acquisition Faces Delays; Decisions Needed on Whether and How to Ensure Climate Data Continuity
GAO-08-518, May 16, 2008
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Climate Change: Expert Opinion on the Economics of Policy Options to Address Climate Change
GAO-08-605, May 9, 2008
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Offshore Marine Aquaculture: Multiple Administrative and Environmental Issues Need to Be Addressed in Establishing a U.S. Regulatory Framework
GAO-08-594, May 9, 2008
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Aboveground Oil Storage Tanks: More Complete Facility Data Could Improve Implementation of EPA's Spill Prevention Program
GAO-08-482, April 30, 2008
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Toxic Chemicals: EPA's New Assessment Process Will Increase Challenges EPA Faces in Evaluating and Regulating Chemicals
GAO-08-743T, April 29, 2008
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International Boundary and Water Commission: Two Alternatives for Improving Wastewater Treatment at the United States-Mexico Border
GAO-08-595R, April 24, 2008
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Environmental Protection: EPA Needs to Follow Best Practices and Procedures When Reorganizing Its Library Network
GAO-08-579T, March 13, 2008
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Chemical Assessments: Low Productivity and New Interagency Review Process Limit the Usefulness and Credibility of EPA's Integrated Risk Information System
GAO-08-440, March 7, 2008
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Environmental Protection: EPA Needs to Ensure That Best Practices and Procedures Are Followed When Making Further Changes to Its Library Network
GAO-08-304, February 29, 2008
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Great Lakes Initiative: EPA and States Have Made Progress, but Much Remains to Be Done If Water Quality Goals Are to Be Achieved
GAO-08-312T, January 23, 2008
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Financial Institutions

Federal Reserve Banks: Areas for Improvement in Information Security Controls
GAO-08-836R, June 16, 2008
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Credit and Debit Cards: Federal Entities Are Taking Actions to Limit Their Interchange Fees, but Additional Revenue Collection Cost Savings May Exist
GAO-08-558, May 15, 2008
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Internal Control: Improvements Needed in SEC's Accounting and Financial Reporting Process
GAO-08-461R, April 1, 2008
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U.S. Coins: The Federal Reserve Banks Are Fulfilling Coin Demand, but Optimal Inventory Ranges Are Undefined
GAO-08-401, March 21, 2008
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Financial Services Industry: Overall Trends in Management-Level Diversity and Diversity Initiatives, 1993-2006
GAO-08-445T, February 7, 2008
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Bank Fees: Federal Banking Regulators Could Better Ensure That Consumers Have Required Disclosure Documents Prior to Opening Checking or Savings Accounts
GAO-08-281, January 31, 2008
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Hedge Funds: Regulators and Market Participants Are Taking Steps to Strengthen Market Discipline, but Continued Attention Is Needed
GAO-08-200, January 24, 2008
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Financial Management

Army Working Capital Fund: Actions Needed to Reduce Carryover at Army Depots
GAO-08-714, July 8, 2008
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Internal Revenue Service: Status of GAO Financial Audit and Related Financial Management Report Recommendations
GAO-08-693, July 2, 2008
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Improper Payments: Responses to Posthearing Questions Related to Status of Agencies' Efforts to Address Improper Payment and Recovery Auditing Requirements
GAO-08-819R, June 20, 2008
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Financial Audit: Material Weaknesses in Internal Control over the Processes Used to Prepare the Consolidated Financial Statements of the U.S. Government
GAO-08-748, June 17, 2008
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Governmentwide Accounts Payable
GAO-08-711R, May 20, 2008
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Financial Audit: Congressional Award Foundation's Fiscal Years 2007 and 2006 Financial Statements
GAO-08-715, May 15, 2008
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Financial Audit: Special Counsel Expenditures for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2007
GAO-08-541, March 31, 2008
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Financial Audit: Senate Restaurants Revolving Fund for Fiscal Years 2007 and 2006
GAO-08-463, March 7, 2008
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Financial Audit: American Battle Monuments Commission's Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2007 and 2006
GAO-08-326, February 29, 2008
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Bank Secrecy Act: Increased Use of Exemption Provisions Could Reduce Currency Transaction Reporting While Maintaining Usefulness to Law Enforcement Efforts
GAO-08-355, February 21, 2008
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Bank Secrecy Act: Surveys of Financial Institutions and CTR Users (GAO-08-385SP, February 2008), an E-supplement to GAO-08-355
GAO-08-385SP, February 21, 2008
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Financial Audit: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Funds' 2007 and 2006 Financial Statements
GAO-08-416, February 11, 2008
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Improper Payments: Status of Agencies' Efforts to Address Improper Payment and Recovery Auditing Requirements
GAO-08-438T, January 31, 2008
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Improper Payments: Federal Executive Branch Agencies' Fiscal Year 2007 Improper Payment Estimate Reporting
GAO-08-377R, January 23, 2008
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HUD and Treasury Programs: More Information on Leverage Measures' Accuracy and Linkage to Program Goals Is Needed in Assessing Performance
GAO-08-136, January 18, 2008
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Audits of Public Companies: Continued Concentration in Audit Market for Large Public Companies Does Not Call for Immediate Action
GAO-08-163, January 9, 2008
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Audits of Public Companies: Survey of Public Accounting Firms and Public Companies (GAO-08-164SP, January 2008), an E-supplement to GAO-08-163
GAO-08-164SP, January 9, 2008
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Government Operations

Defense Production Act: Agencies Lack Policies and Guidance for Use of Key Authorities
GAO-08-854, June 26, 2008
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Electronic Payments: Many Programs Electronically Disburse Federal Benefits, and More Outreach Could Increase Use
GAO-08-645, June 23, 2008
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Federal Real Property: Property Conveyances between the District of Columbia and the Federal Government Await Completion, and Development Will Take Many Years
GAO-08-684, June 13, 2008
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2010 Census: Plans for Decennial Census Operations and Technology Have Progressed, But Much Uncertainty Remains
GAO-08-886T, June 11, 2008
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U.S. Postal Service: Mail-Related Recycling Initiatives and Possible Opportunities for Improvement
GAO-08-599, June 3, 2008
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Privacy: Agencies Should Ensure That Designated Senior Officials Have Oversight of Key Functions
GAO-08-603, May 30, 2008
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Federal User Fees: A Design Guide
GAO-08-386SP, May 29, 2008
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Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of May 22, 2008
GAO-08-811T, May 22, 2008
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Smithsonian Institution: Board of Regents Has Implemented Many Governance Reforms, but Ensuring Accountability and Oversight Will Require Ongoing Action
GAO-08-632, May 15, 2008
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Federal Real Property: Corps of Engineers Needs to Improve the Reliability of Its Real Property Disposal Data
GAO-08-349, May 9, 2008
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Human Capital: Transforming Federal Recruiting and Hiring Efforts
GAO-08-762T, May 8, 2008
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Interagency Contracting: Need for Improved Information and Policy Implementation at the Department of State
GAO-08-578, May 8, 2008
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U.S. Capitol Police: Status of Efforts to Address Prior GAO Recommendations on Administrative and Management Operations
GAO-08-540T, May 1, 2008
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Privacy: Alternatives Exist for Enhancing Protection of Personally Identifiable Information
GAO-08-536, April 19, 2008
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2010 Census: Bureau Needs to Specify How It Will Assess Coverage Follow-up Techniques and When It Will Produce Coverage Measurement Results
GAO-08-414, April 15, 2008
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2010 Census: Census at Critical Juncture for Implementing Risk Reduction Strategies
GAO-08-685T, April 15, 2008
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Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of April 15, 2008
GAO-08-677T, April 15, 2008
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Census 2010: Census at Critical Juncture for Implementing Risk Reduction Strategies
GAO-08-659T, April 9, 2008
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Employee Security: Implementation of Identification Cards and DOD's Personnel Security Clearance Program Need Improvement
GAO-08-551T, April 9, 2008
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Federal Advisory Committee Act: Issues Related to the Independence and Balance of Advisory Committees
GAO-08-611T, April 2, 2008
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Federal Compensation Programs: Perspectives on Four Programs for Individuals Injured by Exposure to Harmful Substances
GAO-08-628T, April 1, 2008
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Federal Contracting: Congressional Action Needed to Address Long-standing Problems with Reporting of Advisory and Assistance Services
GAO-08-319, March 31, 2008
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Comments on the Office of Personnel Management's February 20, 2008 Report to Congress Regarding the Retirement Systems Modernization
GAO-08-576R, March 28, 2008
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Governmentwide Purchase Cards: Actions Needed to Strengthen Internal Controls to Reduce Fraudulent, Improper, and Abusive Purchases
GAO-08-333, March 14, 2008
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"The Government Accountability Office (GAO) Act of 2007" (H.R. 3268), and Other GAO Reforms
GAO-08-587T, March 13, 2008
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U.S. Government Accountability Office: Human Capital Initiatives and Additional Legislative Authorities
GAO-08-573T, March 13, 2008
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Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of March 12, 2008
GAO-08-545T, March 12, 2008
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Intellectual Property: Federal Enforcement Has Generally Increased, but Assessing Performance Could Strengthen Law Enforcement Efforts
GAO-08-157, March 11, 2008
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Presidential Signing Statements: Agency Implementation of Selected Provisions of Law
GAO-08-553T, March 11, 2008
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Electronic Government: Additional OMB Leadership Needed to Optimize Use of New Federal Employee Identification Cards
GAO-08-292, February 29, 2008
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Intelligence Reform: GAO Can Assist the Congress and the Intelligence Community on Management Reform Initiatives
GAO-08-413T, February 29, 2008
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Management Letter: Recommendations for Improvements to MCC's Internal Controls and Policies on Premium Class Air Travel
GAO-08-468R, February 29, 2008
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Postal Reform Law: Early Transition Is Promising, but Challenges to Successful Implementation Remain
GAO-08-503T, February 28, 2008
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Federal Acquisition: Oversight Plan Needed to Help Implement Acquisition Advisory Panel's Recommendations
GAO-08-515T, February 27, 2008
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Personnel Clearances: Key Factors to Consider in Efforts to Reform Security Clearance Processes
GAO-08-352T, February 27, 2008
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: Hiring Efforts Are Not Sufficient to Reduce the Patent Application Backlog
GAO-08-527T, February 27, 2008
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Federal Workers' Compensation: Better Data and Management Strategies Would Strengthen Efforts to Prevent and Address Improper Payments
GAO-08-284, February 26, 2008
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The Judgment Fund: Status of Reimbursements Required by the No FEAR Act and Contract Disputes Act
GAO-08-295R, February 26, 2008
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Federal User Fees: Substantive Reviews Needed to Align Port-Related Fees with the Programs They Support
GAO-08-321, February 22, 2008
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GAO's Performance Plan for Fiscal Year 2009: Mission, Performance Plans, Resources, and Strategies
GAO-08-507SP, February 19, 2008
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Elections: Results of GAO's Testing of Voting Systems Used in Sarasota County in Florida's 13th Congressional District
GAO-08-425T, February 8, 2008
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Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of February 7, 2008
GAO-08-475T, February 7, 2008
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Elderly Voters: Some Improvements in Voting Accessibility from 2000 to 2004 Elections, but Gaps in Policy and Implementation Remain
GAO-08-442T, January 31, 2008
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Feasibility of Outsourcing the Management and Operation of the Capitol Power Plant
GAO-08-382R, January 31, 2008
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Supplemental Appropriations: Opportunities Exist to Increase Transparency and Provide Additional Controls
GAO-08-314, January 31, 2008
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Federal Real Property: Strategy Needed to Address Agencies' Long-standing Reliance on Costly Leasing
GAO-08-197, January 24, 2008
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State and Local Governments: Growing Fiscal Challenges Will Emerge during the Next 10 Years
GAO-08-317, January 22, 2008
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Bilingual Voting Assistance: Selected Jurisdictions' Strategies for Identifying Needs and Providing Assistance
GAO-08-182, January 18, 2008
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Entitlement Reform Process: Other Countries' Experiences Provide Useful Insights for the United States
GAO-08-372, January 18, 2008
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Medicare Advantage Organizations: Actual Expenses and Profits Compared to Projections for 2005
GAO-08-827R, June 24, 2008
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