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Released September 1, 2010

Pipeline Security: TSA Has Taken Actions to Help Strengthen Security, but Could Improve Priority-Setting and Assessment Processes
GAO-10-867, August 4, 2010
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Released August 31, 2010

Defense Acquisitions: Navy's Ability to Overcome Challenges Facing the Littoral Combat Ship Will Determine Eventual Capabilities
GAO-10-523, August 31, 2010
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Export Promotion: Increases in Commercial Service Workforce Should Be Better Planned
GAO-10-874, August 31, 2010
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VA Drug Formulary: Drug Review Process Is Standardized at the National Level, but Actions Are Needed to Ensure Timely Adjudication of Nonformulary Drug Requests
GAO-10-776, August 31, 2010
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Released August 30, 2010

Hurricane Recovery: Federal Government Provided a Range of Assistance to Nonprofits following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
GAO-10-800, July 30, 2010
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New Drug Approval: FDA's Consideration of Evidence from Certain Clinical Trials
GAO-10-798, July 30, 2010
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Onshore Oil and Gas: BLM's Management of Public Protests to Its Lease Sales Needs Improvement
GAO-10-670, July 30, 2010
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Released August 26, 2010

Telecommunications: Enhanced Data Collection Could Help FCC Better Monitor Competition in the Wireless Industry
GAO-10-779, July 27, 2010
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Released August 25, 2010

Federal Contracting: Opportunities Exist to Increase Competition and Assess Reasons When Only One Offer Is Received
GAO-10-833, July 26, 2010
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Released August 23, 2010

Government Auditing Standards: 2010 Exposure Draft
GAO-10-853G, August 1, 2010
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Released August 16, 2010

Consumer-Directed Health Plans: Health Status, Spending, and Utilization of Enrollees in Plans Based on Health Reimbursement Arrangements
GAO-10-616, July 16, 2010
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Critical Infrastructure Protection: Key Private and Public Cyber Expectations Need to Be Consistently Addressed
GAO-10-628, July 15, 2010
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Homeownership Preservation: Federal Efforts to Combat Foreclosure Rescue Schemes Are Under Way, but Improved Planning Elements Could Enhance Progress
GAO-10-787, July 15, 2010
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Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Federally Funded Programs Have Helped to Address the Needs of Gulf Coast Small Businesses, but Agency Data on Subcontracting Are Incomplete
GAO-10-723, July 29, 2010
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Superfund: Interagency Agreements and Improved Project Management Needed to Achieve Cleanup Progress at Key Defense Installations
GAO-10-348, July 15, 2010
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Released August 13, 2010

Formaldehyde in Textiles: While Levels in Clothing Generally Appear to Be Low, Allergic Contact Dermatitis Is a Health Issue for Some People
GAO-10-875, August 13, 2010
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Higher Education: Institutions' Reported Data Collection Burden Is Higher Than Estimated but Can Be Reduced through Increased Coordination
GAO-10-871, August 13, 2010
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State and Local Governments: Fiscal Pressures Could Have Implications for Future Delivery of Intergovernmental Programs
GAO-10-899, July 30, 2010
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Released August 11, 2010

Electronic Waste: Considerations for Promoting Environmentally Sound Reuse and Recycling
GAO-10-626, July 12, 2010
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Federal Housing Finance Agency: Oversight of the Federal Home Loan Banks' Agricultural and Small Business Collateral Policies Could Be Improved
GAO-10-792, July 20, 2010
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Released August 10, 2010

Homeland Security: US-VISIT Pilot Evaluations Offer Limited Understanding of Air Exit Options
GAO-10-860, August 10, 2010
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Released August 9, 2010

Tactical Aircraft: DOD's Ability to Meet Future Requirements Is Uncertain, with Key Analyses Needed to Inform Upcoming Investment Decisions
GAO-10-789, July 29, 2010
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Released August 6, 2010

Next Generation Air Transportation System: FAA and NASA Have Improved Human Factors Research Coordination, but Stronger Leadership Needed
GAO-10-824, August 6, 2010
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Released August 5, 2010

Climate Change: The Quality, Comparability, and Review of Emissions Inventories Vary Between Developed and Developing Nations
GAO-10-818, July 30, 2010
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Finanzas del Consumidor: Factores que Afectan la Educacion Financiera de las Personas con Conocimientos Limitados del Ingles
GAO-10-869, August 4, 2010
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Homeland Security: Addressing Weaknesses with Facility Security Committees Would Enhance Protection of Federal Facilities
GAO-10-901, August 5, 2010
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Organizational Transformation: A Framework for Assessing and Improving Enterprise Architecture Management (Version 2.0)
GAO-10-846G, August 5, 2010
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Propane and Heating Oil: Federal Oversight of the Propane Education and Research Council and National Oilheat Research Alliance Should Be Strengthened
GAO-10-583, June 30, 2010
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Released August 4, 2010

In a Previous Rate-Setting Proceeding for Some Sound Recordings, the Standard Addressing the Disruptive Impact on the Industries Contributed to a Lower Copyright Royalty Rate, but the Effect of Its Proposed Removal Is Unclear
GAO-10-828R, August 4, 2010
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Medicaid Managed Care: CMS's Oversight of States' Rate Setting Needs Improvement
GAO-10-810, August 4, 2010
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Recovery Act: Further Opportunities Exist to Strengthen Oversight of Broadband Stimulus Programs
GAO-10-823, August 4, 2010
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Social Security Administration: Cases of Federal Employees and Transportation Drivers and Owners Who Fraudulently and/or Improperly Received SSA Benefits
GAO-10-949T, August 4, 2010
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Social Security Administration: Cases of Federal Employees and Transportation Drivers and Owners Who Fraudulently and/or Improperly Received SSA Disability Payments
GAO-10-444, June 25, 2010
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Released August 3, 2010

Financial Assistance: Ongoing Challenges and Guiding Principles Related to Government Assistance For Private Sector Companies
GAO-10-719, August 3, 2010
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For-Profit Colleges: Undercover Testing Finds Colleges Encouraged Fraud and Engaged in Deceptive and Questionable Marketing Practices
GAO-10-948T, August 4, 2010
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Highway Trust Fund: Nearly All States Received More Funding Than They Contributed in Highway Taxes Since 2005
GAO-10-780, June 30, 2010
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Released August 2, 2010

Cyberspace: United States Faces Challenges in Addressing Global Cybersecurity and Governance
GAO-10-606, July 2, 2010
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Released July 30, 2010

Defense Infrastructure: Army's Privatized Lodging Program Could Benefit from More Effective Planning
GAO-10-771, July 30, 2010
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Management Report: Improvements Needed in Controls over the Preparation of the U.S. Consolidated Financial Statements
GAO-10-757, July 30, 2010
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Mandate on Department of Housing and Urban Development's Alternative Credit Pilot Program
GAO-10-876R, July 30, 2010
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Medicare Payments to Federally Qualified Health Centers
GAO-10-576R, July 30, 2010
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Military Naturalizations: USCIS Generally Met Mandated Processing Deadlines, but Processing Applicants Deployed Overseas Is a Challenge
GAO-10-865, July 29, 2010
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Border Security Fencing, Infrastructure and Technology Fiscal Year 2010 Expenditure Plan
GAO-10-877R, July 30, 2010
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Wastewater Infrastructure Financing: Stakeholder Views on a National Infrastructure Bank and Public-Private Partnerships
GAO-10-728, June 30, 2010
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Released July 29, 2010

Aviation Safety: Improved Planning Could Help FAA Address Challenges Related to Winter Weather Operations
GAO-10-678, July 29, 2010
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Defense Acquisitions: DOD Needs to Develop Performance Criteria to Gauge Impact of Reform Act Changes and Address Workforce Issues
GAO-10-774, July 29, 2010
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Department of Homeland Security: DHS Needs to Comprehensively Assess Its Foreign Language Needs and Capabilities and Identify Shortfalls
GAO-10-714, June 22, 2010
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Foreign Language Capabilities: Departments of Homeland Security, Defense, and State Could Better Assess Their Foreign Language Needs and Capabilities and Address Shortfalls
GAO-10-715T, July 29, 2010
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Highlights of a Forum: Actions That Could Increase Work Participation for Adults with Disabilities
GAO-10-812SP, July 29, 2010
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Iran Sanctions: New Act Underscores Importance of Comprehensive Assessment of Sanctions' Effectiveness
GAO-10-928T, July 29, 2010
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Military Personnel: Enhanced Collaboration and Process Improvements Needed for Determining Military Treatment Facility Medical Personnel Requirements
GAO-10-696, July 29, 2010
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Public Transportation: Federal Role in Value Capture Strategies for Transit Is Limited, but Additional Guidance Could Help Clarify Policies
GAO-10-781, July 29, 2010
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Recovery Act: Most DOE Cleanup Projects Appear to Be Meeting Cost and Schedule Targets, but Assessing Impact of Spending Remains a Challenge
GAO-10-784, July 29, 2010
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State Department: Undercover Tests Show Passport Issuance Process Remains Vulnerable to Fraud
GAO-10-922T, July 29, 2010
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Released July 28, 2010

Defense Management: Improved Planning, Training, and Interagency Collaboration Could Strengthen DOD's Efforts in Africa
GAO-10-794, July 28, 2010
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Defense Management: U.S. Southern Command Demonstrates Interagency Collaboration, but Its Haiti Disaster Response Revealed Challenges Conducting a Large Military Operation
GAO-10-801, July 28, 2010
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Department of Veterans Affairs: Long-standing Weaknesses in Miscellaneous Obligation and Financial Reporting Controls
GAO-10-939T, July 28, 2010
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National Security: Interagency Collaboration Practices and Challenges at DOD's Southern and Africa Commands
GAO-10-962T, July 28, 2010
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Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act: After Almost 20 Years, Key Federal Agencies Still Have Not Fully Complied with the Act
GAO-10-768, July 28, 2010
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Performance Measurement: Better Alignment to Strategic Goals and Data Verification Needed at the Corporation for National and Community Service
GAO-10-886, July 28, 2010
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Small Business Administration: Undercover Tests Show HUBZone Program Remains Vulnerable to Fraud and Abuse
GAO-10-759, June 25, 2010
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Small Business Administration: Undercover Tests Show HUBZone Program Remains Vulnerable to Fraud and Abuse
GAO-10-920T, July 28, 2010
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Payment Errors and Trafficking Have Declined, but Challenges Remain
GAO-10-956T, July 28, 2010
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Technology Assessment: Explosives Detection Technologies to Protect Passenger Rail
GAO-10-898, July 28, 2010
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Released July 27, 2010

Coast Guard: Deepwater Requirements, Quantities, and Cost Require Revalidation to Reflect Knowledge Gained
GAO-10-790, July 27, 2010
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Department of Defense: Additional Actions Needed to Improve Financial Management of Military Equipment
GAO-10-695, July 26, 2010
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DOD's High-Risk Areas: Observations on DOD's Progress and Challenges in Strategic Planning for Supply Chain Management
GAO-10-929T, July 27, 2010
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NextGen Air Transportation System: FAA's Metrics Can Be Used to Report on Status of Individual Programs, but Not of Overall NextGen Implementation or Outcomes
GAO-10-629, July 27, 2010
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Released July 26, 2010

Defense Acquisitions: Guidance Needed on Navy's Use of Investment Incentives at Private Shipyards
GAO-10-686, July 26, 2010
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Released July 23, 2010

Department of Education: Improved Dissemination and Timely Product Release Would Enhance the Usefulness of the What Works Clearinghouse
GAO-10-644, July 23, 2010
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Management Report: Improvements Needed in American Battle Monuments Commission's Internal Controls and Accounting Procedures
GAO-10-596R, July 23, 2010
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Released July 22, 2010

Alien Smuggling: DHS Could Better Address Alien Smuggling along the Southwest Border by Leveraging Investigative Resources and Measuring Program Performance
GAO-10-919T, July 22, 2010
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Alien Smuggling: DHS Needs to Better Leverage Investigative Resources and Measure Program Performance along the Southwest Border
GAO-10-328, May 24, 2010
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Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Tests: Misleading Test Results Are Further Complicated by Deceptive Marketing and Other Questionable Practices
GAO-10-847T, July 22, 2010
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Information Management: Challenges In Federal Agencies' Use of Web 2.0 Technologies
GAO-10-872T, July 22, 2010
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Life Insurance Settlements: Regulatory Inconsistencies May Pose a Number of Challenges
GAO-10-775, July 9, 2010
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Oil and Gas Management: Past Work Offers Insights to Consider in Restructuring Interior's Oversight
GAO-10-888T, July 22, 2010
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Released July 21, 2010

Drug Control: DOD Needs to Improve Its Performance Measurement System to Better Manage and Oversee Its Counternarcotics Activities
GAO-10-835, July 21, 2010
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Drug Control: International Programs Face Significant Challenges Reducing the Supply of Illegal Drugs but Support Broad U.S. Foreign Policy Objectives
GAO-10-921T, July 21, 2010
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Elections: DOD Can Strengthen Evaluation of Its Absentee Voting Assistance Program
GAO-10-476, June 17, 2010
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Engaging Foreign Audiences: Assessment of Public Diplomacy Platforms Could Help Improve State Department Plans to Expand Engagement
GAO-10-767, July 21, 2010
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Federal Student Loan Programs: Opportunities Exist to Improve Audit Requirements and Oversight Procedures
GAO-10-668, July 21, 2010
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Highway Bridge Program: Condition of Nation's Bridges Shows Limited Improvement, but Further Actions Could Enhance the Impact of Federal Investment
GAO-10-930T, July 21, 2010
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Maritime Security: DHS Progress and Challenges in Key Areas of Port Security
GAO-10-940T, July 21, 2010
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Merida Initiative: The United States Has Provided Counternarcotics and Anticrime Support but Needs Better Performance Measures
GAO-10-837, July 21, 2010
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Merida Initiative: The United States Needs Better Performance Measures for Its Counternarcotics and Anticrime Support Efforts
GAO-10-913T, July 21, 2010
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Military Base Realignments and Closures: DOD Is Taking Steps to Mitigate Challenges but Is Not Fully Reporting Some Additional Costs
GAO-10-725R, July 21, 2010
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Older Americans: Continuing Care Retirement Communities Can Provide Benefits, but Not Without Some Risk
GAO-10-611, June 21, 2010
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Older Americans: Continuing Care Retirement Communities Can Provide Benefits, but Not Without Some Risk
GAO-10-904T, July 21, 2010
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Recovery Act: Contracting Approaches and Oversight Used by Selected Federal Agencies and States
GAO-10-809, July 15, 2010
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Troubled Asset Relief Program: Continued Attention Needed to Ensure the Transparency and Accountability of Ongoing Programs
GAO-10-933T, July 21, 2010
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Released July 20, 2010

Border Security: CBP Lacks the Data Needed to Assess the FAST Program at U.S. Northern Border Ports
GAO-10-694, July 19, 2010
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Defense Management: DOD Needs Better Information and Guidance to More Effectively Manage and Reduce Operating and Support Costs of Major Weapon Systems
GAO-10-717, July 20, 2010
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Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Plans Face Valuation and Other Challenges When Investing in Hedge Funds and Private Equity
GAO-10-915T, July 20, 2010
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Information Technology: OMB's Dashboard Has Increased Transparency and Oversight, but Improvements Needed
GAO-10-701, July 16, 2010
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New Embassy Compounds: State Faces Challenges in Sizing Facilities and Providing for Operations and Maintenance Requirements
GAO-10-689, July 20, 2010
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Rural Homelessness: Better Collaboration by HHS and HUD Could Improve Delivery of Services in Rural Areas
GAO-10-724, July 20, 2010
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Released July 19, 2010

Oversight of DOJ Funds for Recreational Activities
GAO-10-661R, June 18, 2010
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Released July 16, 2010

Coal Power Plants: Opportunities Exist for DOE to Provide Better Information on the Maturity of Key Technologies to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions
GAO-10-675, June 16, 2010
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Military Training: Army and Marine Corps Face Challenges to Address Projected Future Requirements
GAO-10-720, July 16, 2010
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Released July 15, 2010

Afghanistan Development: USAID Continues to Face Challenges in Managing and Overseeing U.S. Development Assistance Programs
GAO-10-932T, July 15, 2010
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Aviation Research: Airport Cooperative Research Program Addresses Many Needs but Could Enhance Transparency and Clarify Scope of Research Role
GAO-10-729, July 15, 2010
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Export-Import Bank: Reaching New Targets for Environmentally Beneficial Exports Presents Major Challenges for Bank
GAO-10-682, July 14, 2010
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Medicare Recovery Audit Contracting: Lessons Learned to Address Improper Payments and Improve Contractor Coordination and Oversight
GAO-10-864T, July 15, 2010
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U.S. Insular Areas: Interior's Management and Oversight of Insular Area Grants
GAO-10-917T, July 15, 2010
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Veterans Affairs: Opportunities Exist to Improve Potential Recipients' Awareness of the Temporary Residence Adaptation Grant
GAO-10-786, July 15, 2010
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Released July 14, 2010

Afghanistan Development: Enhancements to Performance Management and Evaluation Efforts Could Improve USAID's Agricultural Programs
GAO-10-368, July 14, 2010
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Afghanistan Development: Poverty and Major Crop Production (GAO-10-756SP), an E-supplement to GAO-10-368
GAO-10-756SP, July 14, 2010
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Commercial Aviation: Better Information about Airline-Imposed Fees and the Refundability of Government-Imposed Taxes and Fees Could Benefit Consumers
GAO-10-885T, July 14, 2010
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Commercial Aviation: Consumers Could Benefit from Better Information about Airline-Imposed Fees and Refundability of Government-Imposed Taxes and Fees
GAO-10-785, July 14, 2010
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Defense Acquisitions: Missile Defense Program Instability Affects Reliability of Earned Value Management Data
GAO-10-676, July 14, 2010
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Federal Bureau of Prisons: BOP Has Mechanisms in Place to Address Most Second Chance Act Requirements and Is Working to Implement an Initiative Designed to Reduce Recidivism
GAO-10-854R, July 14, 2010
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Health Care Quality Measurement: The National Quality Forum Has Begun a 4-Year Contract with HHS
GAO-10-737, July 14, 2010
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Millennium Challenge Corporation: Summary Fact Sheets for 17 Compacts
GAO-10-797R, July 14, 2010
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Passport Issuance: Current Situation Results in Thousands of Passports Issued to Registered Sex Offenders
GAO-10-643, June 15, 2010
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Released July 13, 2010

Legal Services Corporation: Improvements Needed in Controls over Grant Awards and Grantee Program Effectiveness
GAO-10-540, June 11, 2010
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Released July 12, 2010

American Samoa: Performing a Risk Assessment Would Better Inform U.S. Agencies of the Risks Related to Acceptance of Certificates of Identity
GAO-10-638, June 11, 2010
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Department of Energy: Further Actions Are Needed to Improve DOE's Ability to Evaluate and Implement the Loan Guarantee Program
GAO-10-627, July 12, 2010
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Human Capital: Quality of DOD Status of Forces Surveys Could Be Improved by Performing Nonresponse Analysis of the Results
GAO-10-751R, July 12, 2010
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Hurricane Katrina: CMS and HRSA Assistance to Sustain Primary Care Gains in the Greater New Orleans Area
GAO-10-773R, June 30, 2010
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Released July 9, 2010

GAO Review of LEA Controls over and Uses of Recovery Act Education Funds (Avery County Schools)
GAO-10-746R, July 9, 2010
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GAO Review of LEA Controls over and Uses of Recovery Act Education Funds (Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools)
GAO-10-747R, July 9, 2010
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Released July 6, 2010

Cybersecurity: Key Challenges Need to Be Addressed to Improve Research and Development
GAO-10-466, June 3, 2010
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GAO Human Capital Reform Act of 2004: Final Report on GAO's Use of Provisions in the GAO Human Capital Reform Act of 2004
GAO-10-811SP, July 6, 2010
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GAO Strategic Plan: Serving the Congress and the Nation 2010-2015 (Supersedes GAO-07-1SP)
GAO-10-559SP, July 1, 2010
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Overseas Contingency Operations: Comparison of the Department of Defense's Overseas Contingency Operations Funding Requests for Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011
GAO-10-889R, July 6, 2010
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Released July 2, 2010

Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) Program Faces Cost, Schedule and Performance Risks
GAO-10-758R, July 2, 2010
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Released July 1, 2010

Biosurveillance: Efforts to Develop a National Biosurveillance Capability Need a National Strategy and a Designated Leader
GAO-10-645, June 30, 2010
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Border Security: Improvements in the Department of State's Development Process Could Increase the Security of Passport Cards and Border Crossing Cards
GAO-10-589, June 1, 2010
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Department of Homeland Security: Assessments of Selected Complex Acquisitions
GAO-10-588SP, June 30, 2010
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Independent Oversight of Recovery Act Funding for Mississippi's Weatherization Assistance Program
GAO-10-796R, June 30, 2010
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Information Security: Federal Guidance Needed to Address Control Issues with Implementing Cloud Computing
GAO-10-513, May 27, 2010
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Information Security: Governmentwide Guidance Needed to Assist Agencies in Implementing Cloud Computing
GAO-10-855T, July 1, 2010
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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program: Greater Fraud Prevention Controls Are Needed
GAO-10-621, June 18, 2010
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Warfighter Support: Actions Needed to Improve the Joint Improvised Exposive Device Defeat Organization's System of Internal Control
GAO-10-660, July 1, 2010
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Released June 30, 2010

Aviation Security: Progress Made but Actions Needed to Address Challenges in Meeting the Air Cargo Screening Mandate
GAO-10-880T, June 30, 2010
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Aviation Security: TSA Has Made Progress but Faces Challenges in Meeting the Statutory Mandate for Screening Air Cargo on Passenger Aircraft
GAO-10-446, June 28, 2010
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Combating Nuclear Smuggling: DHS Has Made Some Progress but Not Yet Completed a Strategic Plan for Its Global Nuclear Detection Efforts or Closed Identified Gaps
GAO-10-883T, June 30, 2010
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Contracting Strategies: Better Data and Management Needed to Leverage Value of Interagency and Enterprisewide Contracts
GAO-10-862T, June 30, 2010
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Foreign Assistance: USAID Needs to Improve Its Strategic Planning to Address Current and Future Workforce Needs
GAO-10-496, June 30, 2010
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Homelessness: A Common Vocabulary Could Help Agencies Collaborate and Collect More Consistent Data
GAO-10-702, June 30, 2010
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Internal Revenue Service: Status of GAO Financial Audit and Related Financial Management Report Recommendations
GAO-10-597, June 30, 2010
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Management Report: Improvements Are Needed in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting for the Troubled Asset Relief Program
GAO-10-743R, June 30, 2010
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Secret Service: Additional Guidance Would Enhance Financial Management and Communication of Candidate Protection Spending to Congress
GAO-10-762, June 30, 2010
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Transit Rail: Potential Rail Car Cost-Saving Strategies Exist
GAO-10-730, June 30, 2010
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Troubled Asset Relief Program: Treasury's Framework for Deciding to Extend TARP Was Sufficient, but Could be Strengthened for Future Decisions
GAO-10-531, June 30, 2010
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Released June 29, 2010

Environmental Satellites: Planning Required to Mitigate Near-term Risks and Ensure Long-term Continuity
GAO-10-858T, June 29, 2010
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Management Report: Improvements Are Needed in IRS's Internal Controls and Compliance with Laws and Regulations
GAO-10-565R, June 28, 2010
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Military Training: Continued Actions Needed to Guide DOD's Efforts to Improve Language Skills and Regional Proficiency
GAO-10-879T, June 29, 2010
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Personnel Practices: Conversions of Employees from Political to Career Positions May 2005-May 2009
GAO-10-688, June 28, 2010
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Polar-Orbiting Environmental Satellites: Agencies Must Act Quickly to Address Risks That Jeopardize the Continuity of Weather and Climate Data
GAO-10-558, May 27, 2010
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Warfighter Support: Cultural Change Needed to Improve How DOD Plans for and Manages Operational Contract Support
GAO-10-829T, June 29, 2010
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Released June 28, 2010

Export Controls: Observations on Selected Countries' Systems and Proposed Treaties
GAO-10-557, May 27, 2010
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Financial Audit: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Funds' 2009 and 2008 Financial Statements
GAO-10-705, June 25, 2010
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Foreign Medical Schools: Education Should Improve Monitoring of Schools That Participate in the Federal Student Loan Program
GAO-10-412, June 28, 2010
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Information Technology: Management Improvements Are Essential to VA's Second Effort to Replace Its Outpatient Scheduling System
GAO-10-579, May 27, 2010
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Recovery Act: Increasing the Public's Understanding of What Funds Are Being Spent on and What Outcomes Are Expected
GAO-10-581, May 27, 2010
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Released June 25, 2010

Nanotechnology: Nanomaterials Are Widely Used in Commerce, but EPA Faces Challenges in Regulating Risk
GAO-10-549, May 25, 2010
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Implications of Recent Legislative and Economic Changes for State Programs and Work Participation Rates
GAO-10-525, May 28, 2010
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Warfighter Support: Preliminary Observations on DOD's Progress and Challenges in Distributing Supplies and Equipment to Afghanistan
GAO-10-842T, June 25, 2010
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Released June 24, 2010

Defense Infrastructure: Army Needs to Improve Its Facility Planning Systems to Better Support Installations Experiencing Significant Growth
GAO-10-602, June 24, 2010
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Humanitarian Assistance: Status of North Korean Refugee Resettlement and Asylum in the United States
GAO-10-691, June 24, 2010
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Troubled Asset Relief Program: Further Actions Needed to Fully and Equitably Implement Foreclosure Mitigation Programs
GAO-10-634, June 24, 2010
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Released June 23, 2010

Former Federal Trade Officials: Laws on Post-Employment Activities, Foreign Representation, and Lobbying
GAO-10-766, June 23, 2010
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Students With Disabilities: More Information and Guidance Could Improve Opportunities in Physical Education and Athletics
GAO-10-519, June 23, 2010
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Released June 22, 2010

Army Working Capital Fund: Army Faces Challenges in Managing Working Capital Fund Cash Balance during Wartime Environment
GAO-10-480, June 22, 2010
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Federal Courthouse Construction: Better Planning, Oversight, and Courtroom Sharing Needed to Address Future Costs
GAO-10-417, June 21, 2010
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Superfund: EPA's Costs to Remediate Existing and Future Sites Will Likely Exceed Current Funding Levels
GAO-10-857T, June 22, 2010
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Superfund: EPA's Estimated Costs to Remediate Existing Sites Exceed Current Funding Levels, and More Sites Are Expected to Be Added to the National Priorities List
GAO-10-380, May 6, 2010
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Released June 21, 2010

Nuclear Weapons: Actions Needed to Identify Total Costs of Weapons Complex Infrastructure and Research and Production Capabilities
GAO-10-582, June 21, 2010
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Transportation Security: Additional Actions Could Strengthen the Security of Intermodal Transportation Facilities
GAO-10-435R, May 27, 2010
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Released June 17, 2010

High Speed Rail: Learning From Service Start-ups, Prospects for Increased Industry Investment, and Federal Oversight Plans
GAO-10-625, June 17, 2010
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Information Management: The Challenges of Managing Electronic Records
GAO-10-838T, June 17, 2010
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Oil and Gas Management: Key Elements to Consider for Providing Assurance of Effective Independent Oversight
GAO-10-852T, June 17, 2010
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Secure Border Initiative: DHS Needs to Follow Through on Plans to Reassess and Better Manage Key Technology Program
GAO-10-840T, June 17, 2010
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Secure Border Initiative: DHS Needs to Reconsider Its Proposed Investment in Key Technology Program
GAO-10-340, May 5, 2010
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Released June 16, 2010

Credit and Debit Cards: Federal Agencies Benefit from Card Acceptance, but Have Limited Ability to Control Interchange Fee Costs
GAO-10-821T, June 16, 2010
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Cybersecurity: Continued Attention Is Needed to Protect Federal Information Systems from Evolving Threats
GAO-10-834T, June 16, 2010
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Federal Energy Management: GSA's Recovery Act Program Is on Track, but Opportunities Exist to Improve Transparency, Performance Criteria, and Risk Management
GAO-10-630, June 16, 2010
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Federal Funds: Fiscal Years 2002-2009 Obligations, Disbursements, and Expenditures for Selected Organizations Involved in Health-Related Activities
GAO-10-533R, May 28, 2010
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International Trade: Exporters' Use of the Earned Import Allowance Program for Haiti Is Negligible because They Favor Other Trade Provisions
GAO-10-654, June 16, 2010
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Natural Catastrophe Insurance Coverage Remains a Challenge for State Programs
GAO-10-568R, May 17, 2010
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Oil Spills: Cost of Major Spills May Impact Viability of Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund
GAO-10-795T, June 16, 2010
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U.S. Postal Service: Mail Processing Network Initiatives Progressing, and Guidance for Consolidating Area Mail Processing Operations Being Followed
GAO-10-731, June 16, 2010
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Released June 15, 2010

Medicare Fraud, Waste, and Abuse: Challenges and Strategies for Preventing Improper Payments
GAO-10-844T, June 15, 2010
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The Strategic Framework for U.S. Efforts in Afghanistan
GAO-10-655R, June 15, 2010
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Released June 14, 2010

Defense Infrastructure: Observations on the Department of the Navy's Depot Capital Investment Program
GAO-10-726R, June 14, 2010
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GAO Proactive Testing of ARRA Tax Credits for COBRA Premium Payments
GAO-10-804R, June 14, 2010
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Home Infusion Therapy: Differences between Medicare and Private Insurers' Coverage
GAO-10-426, June 7, 2010
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 36 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Homeland Security: Preliminary Observations on the Federal Protective Service's Workforce Analysis and Planning Efforts
GAO-10-802R, June 14, 2010
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Preliminary Observations on Funding, Oversight, and Investigations and Prosecutions of ACORN or Potentially Related Organizations
GAO-10-648R, June 14, 2010
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State-Level Information on Negative Home Equity and Loan Performance in the Nonprime Mortgage Market
GAO-10-633R, May 14, 2010
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Released June 11, 2010

Depot Maintenance: Improved Strategic Planning Needed to Ensure That Navy Depots Can Meet Future Maintenance Requirements
GAO-10-585, June 11, 2010
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Electronic Records Archive: Status Update on the National Archives and Records Administration's Fiscal Year 2010 Expenditure Plan
GAO-10-657, June 11, 2010
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Released June 10, 2010

Aviation Safety: Improved Data Quality and Analysis Capabilities Are Needed as FAA Plans a Risk-Based Approach to Safety Oversight
GAO-10-414, May 6, 2010
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Defense Inventory: Defense Logistics Agency Needs to Expand on Efforts to More Effectively Manage Spare Parts
GAO-10-469, May 11, 2010
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Selected Federal Agencies' Policies for Choosing Conference Locations
GAO-10-677R, June 10, 2010
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Released June 9, 2010

Military Readiness: Navy Needs to Reassess Its Metrics and Assumptions for Ship Crewing Requirements and Training
GAO-10-592, June 9, 2010
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National Security: Key Challenges and Solutions to Strengthen Interagency Collaboration
GAO-10-822T, June 9, 2010
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Released June 7, 2010

Preliminary Observations on the Potential Effects of the Proposed Performance Rights Act on the Recording and Broadcast Radio Industries
GAO-10-428R, February 26, 2010
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Comments From The Copyright Office On GAO-10-428R (GAO-10-707SP), an E-supplement to GAO-10-428R
GAO-10-707SP, June 7, 2010
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Streamlining Government: Opportunities Exist to Strengthen OMB's Approach to Improving Efficiency
GAO-10-394, May 7, 2010
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Released June 4, 2010

Questions for the Record Related to Military Compensation
GAO-10-803R, June 3, 2010
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USDA Crop Disaster Programs: Lessons Learned Can Improve Implementation of New Crop Assistance Program
GAO-10-548, June 4, 2010
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Released June 3, 2010

Management Report: Opportunities for Improvements in FHFA's Internal Controls and Accounting Procedures
GAO-10-587R, June 3, 2010
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Released June 1, 2010

Campaign Finance Reform: Experiences of Two States That Offered Full Public Funding for Political Candidates
GAO-10-390, May 28, 2010
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Campaign Finance Reform: Additional Information Related to Program Goals in Two States Offering Full Public Funding for Political Candidates (GAO-10-391SP), an E-supplement to GAO-10-390
GAO-10-391SP, May 28, 2010
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Medicare Advantage: Relationship between Benefit Package Designs and Plans' Average Beneficiary Health Status
GAO-10-403, April 30, 2010
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Nuclear Safety: Convention on Nuclear Safety Is Viewed by Most Member Countries as Strengthening Safety Worldwide
GAO-10-489, April 29, 2010
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Nuclear Safety: Convention on Nuclear Safety Survey (GAO-10-550SP, April 2010), an E-supplement to GAO-10-489
GAO-10-550SP, April 29, 2010
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Released May 28, 2010

Defense Infrastructure: Impact of Purchasing from Local Distributors All Alcoholic Beverages for Resale on Military Installations on Guam
GAO-10-563R, May 28, 2010
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Department of Veterans Affairs: Agency Has Exceeded Contracting Goals for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, but It Faces Challenges with Its Verification Program
GAO-10-458, May 28, 2010
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Environmental Satellites: Strategy Needed to Sustain Critical Climate and Space Weather Measurements
GAO-10-456, April 27, 2010
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 51 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
VA Health Care: Reporting of Spending and Workload for Mental Health Services Could Be Improved
GAO-10-570, May 28, 2010
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Warfighter Support: Observations on DOD's Ground Combat Uniforms
GAO-10-669R, May 28, 2010
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Released May 27, 2010

Airline Mergers: Issues Raised by the Proposed Merger of United and Continental Airlines
GAO-10-778T, May 27, 2010
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Defense Management: DOD Needs to Assess Effectiveness and Determine Future Direction for Its High Performing Organizations Initiative
GAO-10-566R, May 27, 2010
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Low-Income and Minority Serving Institutions: Sustained Attention Needed to Improve Education's Oversight of Grant Programs
GAO-10-659T, May 27, 2010
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Nursing Homes: Some Improvement Seen in Understatement of Serious Deficiencies, but Implications for the Longer-Term Trend Are Unclear
GAO-10-434R, April 28, 2010
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Opportunities to Improve Controls over Department of Defense's Overseas Contingency Operations Cost Reporting
GAO-10-562R, May 27, 2010
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Private Pensions: Long-standing Challenges Remain for Multiemployer Pension Plans
GAO-10-708T, May 27, 2010
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Teen Driver Safety: Additional Research Could Help States Strengthen Graduated Driver Licensing Systems
GAO-10-544, May 27, 2010
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Released May 26, 2010

Herbal Dietary Supplements: Examples of Deceptive or Questionable Marketing Practices and Potentially Dangerous Advice
GAO-10-662T, May 26, 2010
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Internal Revenue Service: Assessment of Budget Justification for Fiscal Year 2011 Identified Opportunities to Enhance Transparency
GAO-10-687R, May 26, 2010
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National Airspace System: Setting On-Time Performance Targets at Congested Airports Could Help Focus FAA's Actions
GAO-10-542, May 26, 2010
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National Airspace System: Summary of Flight Delay Trends for 34 Airports in the Continental United States (GAO-10-543SP, May 26, 2010), an E-supplement to GAO-10-542
GAO-10-543SP, May 26, 2010
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Recovery Act: Clean Water Projects Are Underway, but Procedures May Not Be in Place to Ensure Adequate Oversight
GAO-10-761T, May 26, 2010
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Recovery Act: States' and Localities' Uses of Funds and Actions Needed to Address Implementation Challenges and Bolster Accountability
GAO-10-604, May 26, 2010
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Recovery Act: States' and Localities' Uses of Funds and Actions Needed to Address Implementation Challenges and Bolster Accountability (Appendixes)
GAO-10-605SP, May 26, 2010
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Released May 25, 2010

Federal Courthouse Construction: Preliminary Results Show Better Planning, Oversight, and Courtroom Sharing Could Help Control Future Costs
GAO-10-753T, May 25, 2010
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Released May 24, 2010

Business Systems Modernization: Scope and Content of DOD's Congressional Report and Executive Oversight of Investments Need to Improve
GAO-10-663, May 24, 2010
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Contracting Strategies: Data and Oversight Problems Hamper Opportunities to Leverage Value of Interagency and Enterprisewide Contracts
GAO-10-367, April 29, 2010
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Food Safety: FDA Has Begun to Take Action to Address Weaknesses in Food Safety Research, but Gaps Remain
GAO-10-182R, April 23, 2010
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Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Program: Fraud Prevention Controls Needed to Improve Program Integrity
GAO-10-740T, May 24, 2010
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Released May 21, 2010

Consumer Finance: Factors Affecting the Financial Literacy of Individuals with Limited English Proficiency
GAO-10-518, May 21, 2010
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United States Government Accountability Office Fiscal Year 2011 Performance Plan
GAO-10-598SP, May 21, 2010
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Released May 20, 2010

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: Policies and Procedures for Preparing Public Health Products Should Be Strengthened
GAO-10-741T, May 20, 2010
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Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: Policies and Procedures for Public Health Product Preparation Should Be Strengthened
GAO-10-449, April 30, 2010
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Aviation Security: Efforts to Validate TSA's Passenger Screening Behavior Detection Program Underway, but Opportunities Exist to Strengthen Validation and Address Operational Challenges
GAO-10-763, May 20, 2010
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: An Appropriate Methodology Is Needed for Determining Administrative Costs Attributable to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
GAO-10-610R, May 20, 2010
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Concussion in High School Sports: Overall Estimate of Occurrence Is Not Available, but Key State Laws and Nationwide Guidelines Address Injury Management
GAO-10-569T, May 20, 2010
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Homelessness: Information on Administrative Costs for HUD's Emergency Shelter Grants Program
GAO-10-491, May 20, 2010
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Sourcing Policy: Initial Agency Efforts to Balance the Government to Contractor Mix in the Multisector Workforce
GAO-10-744T, May 20, 2010
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Released May 19, 2010

Defense Acquisitions: Observations on Weapon Program Performance and Acquisition Reforms
GAO-10-706T, May 19, 2010
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Information Security: Veterans Affairs Needs to Resolve Long-Standing Weaknesses
GAO-10-727T, May 19, 2010
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Small Business Administration: Continued Attention Needed to Address Reforms to the Disaster Loan Program
GAO-10-735T, May 19, 2010
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Released May 18, 2010

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: DHS Needs to Conclude Negotiations and Finalize Regulations to Implement Federal Immigration Law
GAO-10-671T, May 18, 2010
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Debt Management: Treasury Was Able to Fund Economic Stabilization and Recovery Expenditures in a Short Period of Time, but Debt Management Challenges Remain
GAO-10-498, May 18, 2010
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Head Start: Undercover Testing Finds Fraud and Abuse at Selected Head Start Centers
GAO-10-733T, May 18, 2010
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Nonprofit Sector: Treatment and Reimbursement of Indirect Costs Vary among Grants, and Depend Significantly on Federal, State, and Local Government Practices
GAO-10-477, May 18, 2010
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Released May 17, 2010

Financial Audit: Congressional Award Foundation's Fiscal Years 2009 and 2008 Financial Statements
GAO-10-646, May 14, 2010
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Released May 14, 2010

Defense Management: DOD Needs to Determine the Future of Its Horn of Africa Task Force
GAO-10-504, April 15, 2010
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Depot Maintenance: Improved Strategic Planning Needed to Ensure That Air Force Depots Can Meet Future Maintenance Requirements
GAO-10-526, May 14, 2010
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Foreign Assistance: U.S. Assistance to the West Bank and Gaza for Fiscal Years 2008 and 2009
GAO-10-623R, May 14, 2010
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Tax Compliance: IRS May Be Able to Improve Compliance for Nonresident Aliens and Updating Requirements Could Reduce Their Compliance Burden
GAO-10-429, April 14, 2010
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Released May 13, 2010

Helium Program: Key Developments Since the Early 1990s and Future Considerations
GAO-10-700T, May 13, 2010
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St. Lawrence Seaway: Estimates for the Asset Renewal Program Will Change, and Implementing Best Practices May Improve the Estimates' Reliability
GAO-10-541R, May 13, 2010
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Released May 12, 2010

Financial Services Industry: Overall Trends in Management-Level Diversity and Diversity Initiatives, 1993-2008
GAO-10-736T, May 12, 2010
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Firms Reported to Have Commercial Activity in the Iranian Energy Sector and U.S. Government Contracts
GAO-10-639R, May 4, 2010
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Iran Sanctions: Firms Reported to Have Commercial Activity in the Iranian Energy Sector and U.S. Government Contracts
GAO-10-721T, May 12, 2010
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Palestinian Authority: U.S. Assistance Is Training and Equipping Security Forces, but the Program Needs to Measure Progress and Faces Logistical Constraints
GAO-10-505, May 11, 2010
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Released May 11, 2010

Defense Infrastructure: Opportunities Exist to Improve the Navy's Basing Decision Process and DOD Oversight
GAO-10-482, May 11, 2010
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Released May 10, 2010

Business Systems Modernization: Internal Revenue Service's Fiscal Year 2010 Expenditure Plan
GAO-10-539, May 10, 2010
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Maritime Security: Varied Actions Taken to Enhance Cruise Ship Security, but Some Concerns Remain
GAO-10-400, April 9, 2010
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Runaway and Homeless Youth Grants: Improvements Needed in the Grant Award Process
GAO-10-335, May 10, 2010
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Released May 7, 2010

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: DHS Should Conclude Negotiations and Finalize Regulations to Implement Federal Immigration Law
GAO-10-553, May 7, 2010
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Released May 6, 2010

Defense Acquisitions: Strong Leadership Is Key to Planning and Executing Stable Weapon Programs
GAO-10-522, May 6, 2010
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Financial Markets Regulation: Financial Crisis Highlights Need to Improve Oversight of Leverage at Financial Institutions and across System
GAO-10-555T, May 6, 2010
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Food Safety: FDA Could Strengthen Oversight of Imported Food by Improving Enforcement and Seeking Additional Authorities
GAO-10-699T, May 6, 2010
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Unemployment Insurance Trust Funds: Long-standing State Financing Policies Have Increased Risk of Insolvency
GAO-10-440, April 14, 2010
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Unemployment Insurance Trust Funds: Long-standing State Financing Policies Have Increased Risk of Insolvency
GAO-10-692T, May 6, 2010
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Vietnam Education Foundation: Recent Improvements Made in Internal Controls, but Weaknesses Persist
GAO-10-442, April 7, 2010
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Released May 5, 2010

Afghanistan's Security Environment
GAO-10-613R, May 5, 2010
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Child Care: Multiple Factors Could Have Contributed to the Recent Decline in the Number of Children Whose Families Receive Subsidies
GAO-10-344, May 5, 2010
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Secure Border Initiative: DHS Has Faced Challenges Deploying Technology and Fencing Along the Southwest Border
GAO-10-651T, May 4, 2010
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Terrorist Watchlist Screening: FBI Has Enhanced Its Use of Information from Firearm and Explosives Background Checks to Support Counterterrorism Efforts
GAO-10-703T, May 5, 2010
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VA Health Care: Progress and Challenges in Conducting the National Vietnam Veterans Longitudinal Study
GAO-10-658T, May 5, 2010
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VA Health Care: Status of VA's Approach in Conducting the National Vietnam Veterans Longitudinal Study
GAO-10-578R, May 5, 2010
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Released May 4, 2010

Retirement Income: Challenges for Ensuring Income throughout Retirement
GAO-10-632R, April 28, 2010
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Warfighter Support: Improvements to DOD's Urgent Needs Processes Would Enhance Oversight and Expedite Efforts to Meet Critical Warfighter Needs
GAO-10-460, April 30, 2010
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Released April 30, 2010

2010 Census: Cooperation with Enumerators Is Critical to a Successful Headcount
GAO-10-665T, April 30, 2010
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Defense Infrastructure: DOD Needs to Determine and Use the Most Economical Building Materials and Methods When Acquiring New Permanent Facilities
GAO-10-436, April 30, 2010
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Defense Logistics: Actions Needed to Improve Implementation of the Army Logistics Modernization Program
GAO-10-461, April 30, 2010
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End-Stage Renal Disease: CMS Should Monitor Access to and Quality of Dialysis Care Promptly after Implementation of New Bundled Payment System
GAO-10-295, March 31, 2010
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Health Coverage Tax Credit: Participation and Administrative Costs
GAO-10-521R, April 30, 2010
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Information Security: Opportunities Exist for the Federal Housing Finance Agency to Improve Controls
GAO-10-528, April 30, 2010
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Preliminary Observations on the Department of Defense's Counternarcotics Performance Measurement System
GAO-10-594R, April 30, 2010
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Quadrennial Defense Review: 2010 Report Addressed Many but Not All Required Items
GAO-10-575R, April 30, 2010
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Veterans' Disability Benefits: Expanded Oversight Would Improve Training for Experienced Claims Processors
GAO-10-445, April 30, 2010
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Released April 29, 2010

8(a) Program: Fourteen Ineligible Firms Received $325 Million in Sole-Source and Set-Aside Contracts
GAO-10-425, March 30, 2010
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Auto Industry: Lessons Learned from Cash for Clunkers Program
GAO-10-486, April 29, 2010
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Defense Supplier Base: DOD Should Leverage Ongoing Initiatives in Developing Its Program to Mitigate Risk of Counterfeit Parts
GAO-10-389, March 29, 2010
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Department of Veterans Affairs: Preliminary Observations on Issues Related to Contracting Opportunities for Veteran-owned Small Businesses
GAO-10-673T, April 29, 2010
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Homeland Defense: DOD Can Enhance Efforts to Identify Capabilities to Support Civil Authorities during Disasters
GAO-10-386, March 30, 2010
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Homeland Defense: DOD Needs to Take Actions to Enhance Interagency Coordination for Its Homeland Defense and Civil Support Missions
GAO-10-364, March 30, 2010
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Small Business Administration: Steps Have Been Taken to Improve Administration of the 8(a) Program, but Key Controls for Continued Eligibility Need Strengthening
GAO-10-353, March 30, 2010
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Released April 28, 2010

Anti-Money Laundering: Better Communication Could Enhance the Support FinCEN Provides to Law Enforcement
GAO-10-622T, April 28, 2010
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Bank Secrecy Act: FinCEN Needs to Further Develop Its Form Revision Process for Suspicious Activity Reports
GAO-10-609T, April 28, 2010
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Pervasive Internal Control Weaknesses Hindered Effective Contract Management
GAO-10-637T, April 28, 2010
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Military Personnel: Comparisons between Military and Civilian Compensation Can be Useful, but Data Limitations Prevent Exact Comparisons
GAO-10-666T, April 28, 2010
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U.S. Tsunami Preparedness: NOAA Has Expanded Its Tsunami Programs, but Improved Planning Could Enhance Effectiveness
GAO-10-490, April 28, 2010
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Released April 27, 2010

Acceso al Idioma: Ciertos organismos pueden mejorar los servicios que prestan a las personas que tienen dominio insuficiente del ingles (Spanish Language Summary)
GAO-10-685, April 26, 2010
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Coast Guard: Civil Rights Directorate's Action Plans to Improve Its Operations Could Be Strengthened by Implementing Several Aspects of Project Planning and Implementation Practices
GAO-10-571T, April 27, 2010
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Defense Infrastructure: Department of Defense Renewable Energy Initiatives
GAO-10-681R, April 26, 2010
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Force Structure: Assessment of Army Progress in Modular Restructuring, Prepositioned Equipment, and Equipment Reset
GAO-10-507R, April 26, 2010
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Language Access: Selected Agencies Can Improve Services to Limited English Proficient Persons
GAO-10-91, April 26, 2010
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Social Security Disability: Management of Disability Claims Workload Will Require Comprehensive Planning
GAO-10-667T, April 27, 2010
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Troubled Asset Relief Program: Update of Government Assistance Provided to AIG
GAO-10-475, April 27, 2010
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Released April 26, 2010

Depot Maintenance: Sustainment Strategy for Harrier Aircraft Could Be Enhanced with Additional Metrics
GAO-10-618R, April 26, 2010
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Medicare Contracting Reform: Agency Has Made Progress with Implementation, but Contractors Have Not Met All Performance Standards
GAO-10-71, March 25, 2010
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Military Personnel: Status of Implementation of GAO's 2006 Recommendations on DOD's Domestic Violence Program
GAO-10-577R, April 26, 2010
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Released April 23, 2010

2010 Census: Plans for Census Coverage Measurement Are on Track, but Additional Steps Will Improve Its Usefulness
GAO-10-324, April 23, 2010
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Combating Gangs: Federal Agencies Have Implemented a Central American Gang Strategy, but Could Strengthen Oversight and Measurement of Efforts
GAO-10-395, April 23, 2010
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The Office of Management and Budget's Acquisition Workforce Development Strategic Plan for Civilian Agencies
GAO-10-459R, April 23, 2010
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Released April 22, 2010

Best Practices: DOD Can Achieve Better Outcomes by Standardizing the Way Manufacturing Risks Are Managed
GAO-10-439, April 22, 2010
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Debt Settlement: Fraudulent, Abusive, and Deceptive Practices Pose Risk to Consumers
GAO-10-593T, April 22, 2010
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Financial Regulation: Clearer Goals and Reporting Requirements Could Enhance Efforts by CFTC and SEC to Harmonize Their Regulatory Approaches
GAO-10-410, April 22, 2010
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Firms Reported in Open Sources as Having Commercial Activity in Iran's Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Sectors
GAO-10-515R, March 23, 2010
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Securing and Stabilizing Iraq: An Assessment of the U.S. Joint Campaign Plan for Iraq
GAO-10-584R, April 22, 2010
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Securities and Exchange Commission: Information on Fair Fund Collections and Distributions
GAO-10-448R, April 22, 2010
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U.S. Postal Service: Action Needed to Facilitate Financial Viability
GAO-10-601T, April 22, 2010
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VA's Fiduciary Program: VA Plans to Improve Program Compliance and Policies, but Sustained Management Attention is Needed
GAO-10-635T, April 22, 2010
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Released April 21, 2010

Federal Reserve Banks: Areas for Improvement in Information Security Controls
GAO-10-640R, April 21, 2010
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National Flood Insurance Program: Continued Actions Needed to Address Financial and Operational Issues
GAO-10-631T, April 21, 2010
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Next Generation Air Transportation System: Challenges with Partner Agency and FAA Coordination Continue, and Efforts to Integrate Near-, Mid-, and Long-term Activities Are Ongoing
GAO-10-649T, April 21, 2010
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Surface Transportation Security: TSA Has Taken Actions to Manage Risk, Improve Coordination, and Measure Performance, but Additional Actions Would Enhance Its Efforts
GAO-10-650T, April 21, 2010
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Released April 19, 2010

Operation Iraqi Freedom: Actions Needed to Facilitate the Efficient Drawdown of U.S. Forces and Equipment from Iraq
GAO-10-376, April 19, 2010
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Poorly Performing Nursing Homes: Special Focus Facilities Are Often Improving, but CMS's Program Could Be Strengthened
GAO-10-197, March 19, 2010
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Released April 16, 2010

Military Training: Actions Needed to Further Improve the Consistency of Combat Skills Training Provided to Army and Marine Corps Support Forces
GAO-10-465, April 16, 2010
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Traffic Safety Data: State Data System Quality Varies and Limited Resources and Coordination Can Inhibit Further Progress
GAO-10-454, April 15, 2010
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Released April 15, 2010

Combating Terrorism: Planning and Documentation of U.S. Development Assistance in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas Need to Be Improved
GAO-10-289, April 15, 2010
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Defense Acquisitions: Opportunities and Challenges for Army Ground Force Modernization Efforts
GAO-10-603T, April 15, 2010
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Defense Management: Observations on Department of Defense and Military Service Fiscal Year 2011 Requirements for Corrosion Prevention and Control
GAO-10-608R, April 15, 2010
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Defense Management: Observations on the Department of Defense's Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Request for Corrosion Prevention and Control
GAO-10-607R, April 15, 2010
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Domestic Food Assistance: Complex System Benefits Millions, but Additional Efforts Could Address Potential Inefficiency and Overlap among Smaller Programs
GAO-10-346, April 15, 2010
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 79 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Federal Deposit Insurance Act: Regulators' Use of Systemic Risk Exception Raises Moral Hazard Concerns and Opportunities Exist to Clarify the Provision
GAO-10-100, April 15, 2010
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Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office
GAO-10-574T, April 15, 2010
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International Security: DOD and State Need to Improve Sustainment Planning and Monitoring and Evaluation for Section 1206 and 1207 Assistance Programs
GAO-10-431, April 15, 2010
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Social Security Administration: Better Planning Needed to Improve Service Delivery
GAO-10-586T, April 15, 2010
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U.S. Postal Service: Action Needed to Facilitate Financial Viability
GAO-10-624T, April 15, 2010
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Released April 14, 2010

Disaster Recovery: FEMA's Long-term Assistance Was Helpful to State and Local Governments but Had Some Limitations
GAO-10-404, March 30, 2010
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Homeland Security: Federal Protective Service's Contract Guard Program Requires More Oversight and Reassessment of Use of Contract Guards
GAO-10-341, April 13, 2010
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Homeland Security: Federal Protective Service's Use of Contract Guards Requires Reassessment and More Oversight
GAO-10-614T, April 14, 2010
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Human Capital: Status of Actions Needed to Improve the Timely and Accurate Delivery of Compensation and Medical Benefits to Deployed Civilians
GAO-10-615T, April 14, 2010
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Oil and Gas Management: Interior's Oil and Gas Production Verification Efforts Do Not Provide Reasonable Assurance of Accurate Measurement of Production Volumes
GAO-10-313, March 15, 2010
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 136 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Rare Earth Materials in the Defense Supply Chain
GAO-10-617R, April 14, 2010
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U.S. Government Financial Statements: Fiscal Year 2009 Audit Highlights Financial Management Challenges and Unsustainable Long-Term Fiscal Path
GAO-10-483T, April 14, 2010
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Released April 13, 2010

Contingency Contracting: Improvements Needed in Management of Contractors Supporting Contract and Grant Administration in Iraq and Afghanistan
GAO-10-357, April 12, 2010
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Released April 12, 2010

Information Security: Agencies Need to Implement Federal Desktop Core Configuration Requirements
GAO-10-202, March 12, 2010
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Information Security: Concerted Effort Needed to Consolidate and Secure Internet Connections at Federal Agencies
GAO-10-237, March 12, 2010
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 40 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Intellectual Property: Observations on Efforts to Quantify the Economic Effects of Counterfeit and Pirated Goods
GAO-10-423, April 12, 2010
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U.S. Postal Service: Strategies and Options to Facilitate Progress toward Financial Viability
GAO-10-455, April 12, 2010
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Released April 9, 2010

Military Munitions Response Program: Opportunities Exist to Improve Program Management
GAO-10-384, April 9, 2010
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Released April 8, 2010

All-Terrain Vehicles: How They Are Used, Crashes, and Sales of Adult-Sized Vehicles for Children's Use
GAO-10-418, April 8, 2010
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American Samoa and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: Wages, Employment, Employer Actions, Earnings, and Worker Views Since Minimum Wage Increases Began
GAO-10-333, April 8, 2010
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Nuclear Weapons: Actions Needed to Address Scientific and Technical Challenges and Management Weaknesses at the National Ignition Facility
GAO-10-488, April 8, 2010
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Released April 7, 2010

Coast Guard: Deployable Operations Group Achieving Organizational Benefits, but Challenges Remain
GAO-10-433R, April 7, 2010
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Offshore Oil and Gas Development: Additional Guidance Would Help Strengthen the Minerals Management Service's Assessment of Environmental Impacts in the North Aleutian Basin
GAO-10-276, March 8, 2010
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Released April 6, 2010

GAO Review of the Department of Homeland Security's Certification of the Secure Flight Program--Cost and Schedule Estimates
GAO-10-535R, April 5, 2010
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Troubled Asset Relief Program: Automaker Pension Funding and Multiple Federal Roles Pose Challenges for the Future
GAO-10-492, April 6, 2010
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Released April 5, 2010

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Update to National Infrastructure Protection Plan Includes Increased Emphasis on Risk Management and Resilience
GAO-10-296, March 5, 2010
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Released April 2, 2010

Army Corps of Engineers: Budget Formulation Process Emphasizes Agencywide Priorities, but Transparency of Budget Presentation Could Be Improved
GAO-10-453, April 2, 2010
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Delaware River Deepening Project: Comprehensive Reanalysis Corrected Errors, but Several Issues Still Need to Be Addressed
GAO-10-420, March 31, 2010
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Released April 1, 2010

2009 Lobbying Disclosure: Observations on Lobbyists' Compliance with Disclosure Requirements
GAO-10-499, April 1, 2010
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Military Personnel: Military and Civilian Pay Comparisons Present Challenges and Are One of Many Tools in Assessing Compensation
GAO-10-561R, April 1, 2010
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Vehicle Fuel Economy: NHTSA and EPA's Partnership for Setting Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards Improved Analysis and Should Be Maintained
GAO-10-336, February 25, 2010
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Released March 31, 2010

Defense Budget: Fourth Quarter Obligation Rates and Contract Obligations for Fiscal Years 2006-09
GAO-10-527R, March 31, 2010
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Defense Health Care: 2008 Access to Care Surveys Indicate Some Problems, but Beneficiary Satisfaction Is Similar to Other Health Plans
GAO-10-402, March 31, 2010
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Final Review of Expenses from the Department of Justice Permanent Indefinite Appropriation Covering the 7-Month Period Ending September 30, 2009
GAO-10-524R, March 31, 2010
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Management Report: Improvements Needed in SEC's Internal Controls and Accounting Procedures
GAO-10-443R, March 31, 2010
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 45 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Medicare Recovery Audit Contracting: Weaknesses Remain in Addressing Vulnerabilities to Improper Payments, Although Improvements Made to Contractor Oversight
GAO-10-143, March 31, 2010
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 52 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
VA Health Care: VA Has Taken Steps to Make Services Available to Women Veterans, but Needs to Revise Key Policies and Improve Oversight Processes
GAO-10-287, March 31, 2010
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Workforce Planning: Interior, EPA, and the Forest Service Should Strengthen Linkages to Their Strategic Plans and Improve Evaluation
GAO-10-413, March 31, 2010
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Released March 30, 2010

Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs
GAO-10-388SP, March 30, 2010
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Warfighter Support: DOD Needs to Improve Its Planning for Using Contractors to Support Future Military Operations
GAO-10-472, March 30, 2010
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Released March 29, 2010

Superfund: Information on Cost and Other Issues Related to the Cleanup of the Federal Creosote Site
GAO-10-277, February 25, 2010
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VA's Fiduciary Program: Improved Compliance and Policies Could Better Safeguard Veterans' Benefits
GAO-10-241, February 26, 2010
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Released March 26, 2010

Bureau of the Public Debt: Areas for Improvement in Information Security Controls
GAO-10-517R, March 26, 2010
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Climate Change: Observations on Options for Selling Emissions Allowances in a Cap-and-Trade Program
GAO-10-377, February 24, 2010
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Energy Star Program: Covert Testing Shows the Energy Star Program Certification Process Is Vulnerable to Fraud and Abuse
GAO-10-470, March 5, 2010
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Nuclear Nonproliferation: DOE Needs to Address Uncertainties with and Strengthen Independent Safety Oversight of Its Plutonium Disposition Program
GAO-10-378, March 26, 2010
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Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Comprehensive Planning and a Results-Oriented Training Strategy Are Needed to Support Growing Inventories
GAO-10-331, March 26, 2010
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Released March 25, 2010

2010 Census: Data Collection Is Under Way, but Reliability of Key Information Technology Systems Remains a Risk
GAO-10-567T, March 25, 2010
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Troubled Asset Relief Program: Home Affordable Modification Program Continues to Face Implementation Challenges
GAO-10-556T, March 25, 2010
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Released March 24, 2010

Information Security: Concerted Response Needed to Resolve Persistent Weaknesses
GAO-10-536T, March 24, 2010
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Joint Strike Fighter: Significant Challenges and Decisions Ahead
GAO-10-478T, March 24, 2010
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 19 pages)   Accessible Text
Recovery Act: Officials' Views Vary on Impacts of Davis-Bacon Act Prevailing Wage Provision
GAO-10-421, February 24, 2010
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Veterans' Disability Benefits: VA Has Improved Its Programs for Measuring Accuracy and Consistency, but Challenges Remain
GAO-10-530T, March 24, 2010
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Released March 23, 2010

Briefing on the Results of GAO's Audit of the Fiscal Years 2009 and 2008 U.S. Government's Consolidated Financial Statements
GAO-10-501R, March 23, 2010
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Defense Acquisitions: DOD Could Achieve Greater Commonality and Efficiencies among Its Unmanned Aircraft Systems
GAO-10-508T, March 23, 2010
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 21 pages)   Accessible Text
Federal User Fees: Fee Design Characteristics and Trade-Offs Illustrated by USCIS's Immigration and Naturalization Fees
GAO-10-560T, March 23, 2010
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 27 pages)   Accessible Text
Food and Drug Administration: Opportunities Exist to Better Address Management Challenges
GAO-10-279, February 19, 2010
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 60 pages)   Accessible Text   e-Supplement (HTML)   Recommendations (HTML)
Food and Drug Administration: 2009 FDA Managers Survey on Performance and Management Issues (GAO-10-280SP, February 2010), an E-supplement to GAO-10-279
GAO-10-280SP, February 19, 2010
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Iraq and Afghanistan: Agencies Face Challenges in Tracking Contracts, Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Associated Personnel
GAO-10-509T, March 23, 2010
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Released March 22, 2010

Briefing on the Results of GAO's Audit of the Fiscal Years 2009 and 2008 U.S. Government's Consolidated Financial Statements
GAO-10-502R, March 22, 2010
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Energy Employees Compensation: Additional Independent Oversight and Transparency Would Improve Program's Credibility
GAO-10-302, March 22, 2010
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 63 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Status of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Efforts to Implement GAO's 2007 Recommendations Regarding Its Section 214 Authority
GAO-10-385R, February 19, 2010
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Released March 19, 2010

Information Security: IRS Needs to Continue to Address Significant Weaknesses
GAO-10-355, March 19, 2010
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Joint Strike Fighter: Additional Costs and Delays Risk Not Meeting Warfighter Requirements on Time
GAO-10-382, March 19, 2010
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Released March 18, 2010

Climate Change: Preliminary Observations on Geoengineering Science, Federal Efforts, and Governance Issues
GAO-10-546T, March 18, 2010
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Food Irradiation: FDA Could Improve Its Documentation and Communication of Key Decisions on Food Irradiation Petitions
GAO-10-309R, February 16, 2010
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 23 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Freedom of Information Act: Requirements and Implementation Continue to Evolve
GAO-10-537T, March 18, 2010
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Secure Border Initiative: DHS Needs to Address Testing and Performance Limitations That Place Key Technology Program at Risk
GAO-10-158, January 29, 2010
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Secure Border Initiative: Testing and Problem Resolution Challenges Put Delivery of Technology Program at Risk
GAO-10-511T, March 18, 2010
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U.S. Postal Service: Financial Crisis Demands Aggressive Action
GAO-10-538T, March 18, 2010
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Released March 17, 2010

Aviation Security: TSA Is Increasing Procurement and Deployment of the Advanced Imaging Technology, but Challenges to This Effort and Other Areas of Aviation Security Remain
GAO-10-484T, March 17, 2010
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Environmental Contamination: Information on the Funding and Cleanup Status of Defense Sites
GAO-10-547T, March 17, 2010
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Environmental Health: High-level Strategy and Leadership Needed to Continue Progress toward Protecting Children from Environmental Threats
GAO-10-205, January 28, 2010
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 83 pages)   Accessible Text   Recommendations (HTML)
Environmental Health: Opportunities for Greater Focus, Direction, and Top-Level Commitment to Children's Health at EPA
GAO-10-545T, March 17, 2010
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Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office
GAO-10-451T, March 17, 2010
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)   Accessible Text
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance: Overarching Guidance Is Needed to Advance Information Sharing
GAO-10-500T, March 17, 2010
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Media Programming: Factors Influencing the Availability of Independent Programming in Television and Programming Decisions in Radio
GAO-10-369, March 17, 2010
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Medicare Part D: Spending, Beneficiary Out-of-Pocket Costs, and Efforts to Obtain Price Concessions for Certain High-Cost Drugs
GAO-10-529T, March 17, 2010
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Warfighter Support: Continued Actions Needed by DOD to Improve and Institutionalize Contractor Support in Contingency Operations
GAO-10-551T, March 17, 2010
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Released March 16, 2010

Homeland Security: Ongoing Challenges Impact the Federal Protective Service's Ability to Protect Federal Facilities
GAO-10-506T, March 16, 2010
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U.S. Insular Areas: Opportunities Exist to Improve Interior's Grant Oversight and Reduce the Potential for Mismanagement
GAO-10-347, March 16, 2010
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Released March 15, 2010

Defense Acquisitions: Opportunities Exist to Position Army's Ground Force Modernization Efforts for Success
GAO-10-406, March 15, 2010
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Released March 12, 2010

Electronic Government: Implementation of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006
GAO-10-365, March 12, 2010
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Revitalization Programs: Empowerment Zones, Enterprise Communities, and Renewal Communities
GAO-10-464R, March 12, 2010
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Released March 11, 2010

Global Food Security: Progress toward a U.S. Governmentwide Strategy Is Under Way, but Approach Has Several Vulnerabilities
GAO-10-494T, March 11, 2010
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Global Food Security: U.S. Agencies Progressing on Governmentwide Strategy, but Approach Faces Several Vulnerabilities
GAO-10-352, March 11, 2010
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Joint Strike Fighter: Significant Challenges Remain as DOD Restructures Program
GAO-10-520T, March 11, 2010
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Fewer Eligible Families Have Received Cash Assistance Since the 1990s, and the Recession's Impact on Caseloads Varies by State
GAO-10-164, February 23, 2010
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Implications of Changes in Participation Rates
GAO-10-495T, March 11, 2010
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Released March 10, 2010

Defense Acquisitions: Opportunities for the Army to Position Its Ground Force Modernization Efforts for Success
GAO-10-493T, March 10, 2010
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Space Acquisitions: DOD Poised to Enhance Space Capabilities, but Persistent Challenges Remain in Developing Space Systems
GAO-10-447T, March 10, 2010
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VA Faces Challenges in Providing Substance Use Disorder Services and Is Taking Steps to Improve These Services for Veterans
GAO-10-294R, March 10, 2010
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Released March 9, 2010

Afghanistan Drug Control: Strategy Evolving and Progress Reported, but Interim Performance Targets and Evaluation of Justice Reform Efforts Needed
GAO-10-291, March 9, 2010
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Iraq: Iraqi Refugees and Special Immigrant Visa Holders Face Challenges Resettling in the United States and Obtaining U.S. Government Employment
GAO-10-274, March 9, 2010
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Released March 8, 2010

Use of the Railroad Retirement Board Occupational Disability Program across the Rail Industry
GAO-10-351R, February 4, 2010
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Released March 5, 2010

Cybersecurity: Progress Made but Challenges Remain in Defining and Coordinating the Comprehensive National Initiative
GAO-10-338, March 5, 2010
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Food Safety: FDA Should Strengthen Its Oversight of Food Ingredients Determined to Be Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS)
GAO-10-246, February 3, 2010
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Recovery Act: California's Use of Funds and Efforts to Ensure Accountability
GAO-10-467T, March 5, 2010
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Released March 4, 2010

Food and Drug Administration: Improved Monitoring and Development of Performance Measures Needed to Strengthen Oversight of Criminal and Misconduct Investigations
GAO-10-221, January 29, 2010
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Forest Service: Information on Appeals, Objections, and Litigation Involving Fuel Reduction Activities, Fiscal Years 2006 through 2008
GAO-10-337, March 4, 2010
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Humane Methods of Slaughter Act: Actions Are Needed to Strengthen Enforcement
GAO-10-203, February 19, 2010
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Humane Methods of Slaughter Act: USDA Inspectors' Views on Enforcement (GAO-10-244SP), February 2010, an E-supplement to GAO-10-203
GAO-10-244SP, February 17, 2010
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Humane Methods of Slaughter Act: Weaknesses in USDA Enforcement
GAO-10-487T, March 4, 2010
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Iran Sanctions: Complete and Timely Licensing Data Needed to Strengthen Enforcement of Export Restrictions
GAO-10-375, March 4, 2010
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Recovery Act: Factors Affecting the Department of Energy's Program Implementation
GAO-10-497T, March 4, 2010
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Update on the Status of the Merchantable Timber Contracting Pilot Program
GAO-10-379R, March 4, 2010
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Warfighter Support: A Cost Comparison of Using State Department Employees versus Contractors for Security Services in Iraq
GAO-10-266R, March 4, 2010
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Released March 3, 2010

Emergency Communications: Establishment of the Emergency Communications Preparedness Center and Related Interagency Coordination Challenges
GAO-10-463R, March 3, 2010
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Medicare Part D: CMS Oversight of Part D Sponsors' Fraud and Abuse Programs Has Been Limited, but CMS Plans Oversight Expansion
GAO-10-481T, March 3, 2010
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Nuclear Security: DOE Needs to Fully Address Issues Affecting Protective Forces' Personnel Systems
GAO-10-485T, March 3, 2010
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Recovery Act: One Year Later, States' and Localities' Uses of Funds and Opportunities to Strengthen Accountability
GAO-10-437, March 3, 2010
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