Top 10 List for October 2009

An alphabetical listing of the top 10 areas of significant work and the reports and testimonies in those areas issued in October 2009.

1. Credit Cards

Credit Cards: Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Could Better Reflect the Evolving Debt Collection Marketplace and Use of Technology
GAO-09-748, September 21, 2009

2. First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit: Taxpayers' Use of the Credit and Implementation and Compliance Challenges
GAO-10-166T, October 22, 2009

3. The Federal Government's Long-Term Fiscal Outlook

The Federal Government's Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: Fall 2009 Update
GAO-10-137SP, October 15, 2009

4. Homeland Defense

Homeland Defense: Planning, Resourcing, and Training Issues Challenge DOD's Response to Domestic Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosive Incidents
GAO-10-123, October 7, 2009

5. Influenza Pandemic

Influenza Pandemic: Key Securities Market Participants Are Making Progress, but Agencies Could Do More to Address Potential Internet Congestion and Encourage Readiness
GAO-10-8, October 26, 2009

6. New Drug Approval

New Drug Approval: FDA Needs to Enhance Its Oversight of Drugs Approved on the Basis of Surrogate Endpoints
GAO-09-866, September 23, 2009

7. Proprietary Schools

Proprietary Schools: Improved Department of Education Oversight Needed to Help Ensure Only Eligible Students Receive Federal Student Aid
GAO-10-127T, October 14, 2009

8. Retirement Savings

Retirement Savings: Automatic Enrollment Shows Promise for Some Workers, but Proposals to Broaden Retirement Savings for Other Workers Could Face Challenges
GAO-10-31, October 23, 2009
Retirement Savings: Better Information and Sponsor Guidance Could Improve Oversight and Reduce Fees for Participants
GAO-09-641, September 4, 2009

9. Troubled Asset Relief Program

Troubled Asset Relief Program: One Year Later, Actions Are Needed to Address Remaining Transparency and Accountability Challenges
GAO-10-16, October 8, 2009

10. Warfighter Support

Warfighter Support: Challenges Confronting DOD's Ability to Coordinate and Oversee Its Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices Efforts
GAO-10-186T, October 29, 2009
Warfighter Support: Actions Needed to Improve Visibility and Coordination of DOD's Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Efforts
GAO-10-95, October 29, 2009
Warfighter Support: Independent Expert Assessment of Army Body Armor Test Results and Procedures Needed Before Fielding
GAO-10-119, October 16, 2009

 

Significant Work Issued in September 2009