Annual Month In Review: Index of Reports, Testimony, and Correspondence (FY2007)

Annual Month in Review

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), a nonpartisan agency within the legislative branch of the government, conducts audits, surveys, investigations, and evaluations of federal programs. This work is either self-initiated or done at the request of Congress. GAO presents its findings and recommendations in reports to Congress or in testimony before congressional committees.

Document title, number, date, and pagination are provided for each publication, which are grouped according to subject categories.

Although there may be instances in which reports or testimony may logically fit under two or more categories, we have tried to place them under the most obvious one.

1272 items
Agriculture and Food - 11 items	Financial Management - 69 items	Natural Resources - 22 items
Budget and Spending - 16 items	Government Operations - 90 items	Science, Space, and Technology - 15 items
Business, Industry, and Consumers - 15 items	Health - 72 items	Social Services - 11 items
Civil Rights - 3 items	Homeland Security - 81 items	Special Publications - 1 item
Economic Development - 17 items	Housing - 11 items	Tax Policy and Administration - 29 items
Education - 22 items	Income Security - 14 items	Transportation - 71 items
Employment - 22 items	Information Management - 40 items	Veterans Affairs - 22 items
Energy - 32 items	International Affairs - 76 items	Legal Products: Decisions and Opinions - 264 items
Environmental Protection - 29 items	Justice and Law Enforcement - 18 items	Legal Products: Federal Agency Major Rules - 60 items
Financial Institutions - 18 items	National Defense - 121 items

Agriculture and Food

Agricultural Conservation: Farm Program Payments Are an Important Factor in Landowners' Decisions to Convert Grassland to Cropland: GAO-07-1054, September 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 70 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Agricultural Conservation: USDA Should Improve Its Management of Key Conservation Programs to Ensure Payments Promote Environmental Goals: GAO-07-370T, January 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Crop Insurance: Continuing Efforts Are Needed to Improve Program Integrity and Ensure Program Costs Are Reasonable: GAO-07-944T, June 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Crop Insurance: Continuing Efforts Are Needed to Improve Program Integrity and Ensure Program Costs Are Reasonable: GAO-07-819T, May 3, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Farm Programs: USDA Needs to Strengthen Controls to Prevent Improper Payments to Estates and Deceased Individuals: GAO-07-818, July 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Farm Programs: USDA Needs to Strengthen Management Controls to Prevent Improper Payments to Estates and Deceased Individuals: GAO-07-1137T, July 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Oversight of Food Safety: High-Risk Designation Can Bring Attention to Limitations in the Government's Food Recall Programs: GAO-07-785T, April 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Oversight of Food Safety: High-Risk Designation Can Bring Needed Attention to Fragmented System: GAO-07-449T, February 8, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Food Stamp Program: Payment Errors and Trafficking Have Declined despite Increased Program Participation: GAO-07-422T, January 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Food Stamp Program: Use of Alternative Methods to Apply for and Maintain Benefits Could Be Enhanced by Additional Evaluation and Information on Promising Practices: GAO-07-573, May 3, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Animal Identification System: USDA Needs to Resolve Several Key Implementation Issues to Achieve Rapid and Effective Disease Traceback: GAO-07-592, July 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 90 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Budget and Spending

21st Century Challenges: How Performance Budgeting Can Help: GAO-07-1194T, September 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Capital: Three Entities' Implementation of Capital Planning Principles Is Mixed: GAO-07-274, February 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Fiscal Stewardship: A Critical Challenge Facing Our Nation: GAO-07-362SP, January 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office: GAO-07-543T, April 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office: GAO-07-547T, March 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Long-Term Budget Outlook: Deficits Matter--Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today: GAO-07-389T, January 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Long-Term Budget Outlook: Saving Our Future Requires Tough Choices Today: GAO-07-342T, January 11, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Long-Term Fiscal Challenge: Additional Transparency and Controls Are Needed: GAO-07-1144T, July 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Principles of Federal Appropriations Law: Annual Update of the Third Edition: GAO-07-508SP, March 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 96 pages) Accessible Text

Principles of Federal Appropriations Law: Third Edition, Index and Table of Authorities: GAO-06-1059SP, November 7, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 231 pages)

State and Local Governments: Persistent Fiscal Challenges Will Likely Emerge within the Next Decade: GAO-07-1080SP, July 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

The Nation's Long-Term Fiscal Outlook April 2007 Update: The Bottom Line: Federal Fiscal Policy Remains Unsustainable: GAO-07-983R, June 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

The Nation's Long-Term Fiscal Outlook, August 2007 Update: Despite Recent Improvement in the Annual Deficit, Federal Fiscal Policy Remains Unsustainable: GAO-07-1261R, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

The Nation's Long-Term Fiscal Outlook: January 2007 Update: GAO-07-510R, February 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

Understanding Similarities and Differences Between Accrual and Cash Deficits: GAO-07-117SP, December 1, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text

Understanding Similarities and Differences between Accrual and Cash Deficits: Update for Fiscal Year 2006: GAO-07-341SP, January 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

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Business, Industry, and Consumers

Bankruptcy Reform: Value of Credit Counseling Requirement Is Not Clear: GAO-07-203, April 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Bankruptcy Reform: Value of Credit Counseling Requirements Is Not Clear: GAO-07-778T, May 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Company Formations: Minimal Ownership Information Is Collected and Available: GAO-07-196T, November 14, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Consumer Protection: Some Improvements in Federal Oversight of Household Goods Moving Industry Since 2001, but More Action Needed to Better Protect Individual Consumers: GAO-07-586, May 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Corporate Shareholder Meetings: Issues Relating to Firms That Advise Institutional Investors on Proxy Voting: GAO-07-765, June 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Credit Cards: Increased Complexity in Rates and Fees Heightens Need for More Effective Disclosures to Consumers: GAO-06-929, September 12, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 114 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Digital Television Transition: Preliminary Information on Initial Consumer Education Efforts: GAO-07-1248T, September 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Advertising: Established Programs Were Largely Used to Address Executive Order Directive to Ensure Small and Minority-Owned Business Participation: GAO-07-877, July 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

Science and Technology: Information on Federal Programs and Interagency Efforts That Support Small Businesses Engaged in Manufacturing: GAO-07-714, May 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 127 pages) Accessible Text

Small Business Administration: Additional Steps Needed to Enhance Agency Preparedness for Future Disasters: GAO-07-114, February 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Small Business Administration: Preliminary Views on Issues Related to the Women's Business Center Program: GAO-07-1244T, September 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Small Business Administration: Response to the Gulf Coast Hurricanes Highlights Need for Enhanced Disaster Preparedness: GAO-07-1124T, July 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Small Business Contracting: Observations from Reviews of Contracting and Advocacy Activities of Federal Agencies: GAO-07-1255T, September 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Small Business Innovation Research: Agencies Need to Strengthen Efforts to Improve the Completeness, Consistency, and Accuracy of Awards Data: GAO-07-38, October 19, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Title Insurance: Actions Needed to Improve Oversight of the Title Industry and Better Protect Consumers: GAO-07-401, April 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Civil Rights

Data on Hispanic Representation in the Federal Workforce: GAO-07-493R, May 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Diversity in the Federal SES and the Senior Levels of the U.S. Postal Service: GAO-07-838T, May 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Efforts to Enhance Diversity and Ensure a Fair and Inclusive Workplace at GAO: GAO-07-901T, May 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

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Economic Development

Budget Issues: FEMA Needs Adequate Data, Plans, and Systems to Effectively Manage Resources for Day-to-Day Operations: GAO-07-139, January 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Disaster Assistance: Better Planning Needed for Housing Victims of Catastrophic Disasters: GAO-07-88, February 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 91 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Disaster Preparedness: Better Planning Would Improve OSHA's Efforts to Protect Workers' Safety and Health in Disasters: GAO-07-193, March 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Economic Development: Formal Monitoring Approaches Needed to Help Ensure Compliance with Restrictions on Funding Employer Relocations: GAO-07-1005, September 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Emergency Management Assistance Compact: Enhancing EMAC's Collaborative and Administrative Capacity Should Improve National Disaster Response: GAO-07-854, June 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Gulf Coast Rebuilding: Preliminary Observations on Progress to Date and Challenges for the Future: GAO-07-574T, April 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Hurricane Katrina: Agency Contracting Data Should Be More Complete Regarding Subcontracting Opportunities for Small Business: GAO-07-698T, April 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Hurricane Katrina: Agency Contracting Data Should Be More Complete Regarding Subcontracting Opportunities for Small Businesses: GAO-07-205, March 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Disaster Relief: Continued Findings of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse: GAO-07-300, March 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Disaster Relief: Continued Findings of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse: GAO-07-252T, December 6, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Disaster Relief: Prevention Is the Key to Minimizing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Recovery Efforts: GAO-07-418T, January 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Federal Actions Could Enhance Preparedness of Certain State-Administered Federal Support Programs: GAO-07-219, February 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Flood Insurance Program: FEMA's Management and Oversight of Payments for Insurance Company Services Should Be Improved: GAO-07-1078, September 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Flood Insurance Program: New Processes Aided Hurricane Katrina Claims Handling, but FEMA's Oversight Should Be Improved: GAO-07-169, December 15, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Poverty In America: Consequences for Individuals and the Economy: GAO-07-343T, January 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Poverty in America: Economic Research Shows Adverse Impacts on Health Status and Other Social Conditions as well as the Economic Growth Rate: GAO-07-344, January 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

Youthbuild Program: Analysis of Outcome Data Needed to Determine Long-Term Benefits: GAO-07-82, February 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Education

Abstinence Education: Efforts to Assess the Accuracy and Effectiveness of Federally Funded Programs: GAO-07-87, October 3, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Capital Financing: Department Management Improvements Could Enhance Education's Loan Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities: GAO-07-64, October 18, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Family Education Loan Program: Eliminating the Exceptional Performer Designation Would Result in Substantial Savings without Adversely Affecting the Loan Program: GAO-07-1087, July 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Family Education Loan Program: Increased Department of Education Oversight of Lender and School Activities Needed to Help Ensure Program Compliance: GAO-07-750, July 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Literacy and Education Commission: Further Progress Needed to Ensure an Effective National Strategy: GAO-07-777T, April 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Health Careers Opportunity Program: Process for Awarding Competitive Grants Included Independent Review: GAO-07-137, February 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

Higher Education: Challenges in Attracting International Students to the United States and Implications for Global Competitiveness: GAO-07-1047T, June 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Higher Education: Including Public, Nonprofit, and For-Profit Institutions in a Single Definition Is Unlikely to Immediately Affect Federal Spending, but Long-term Effects Are Unclear: GAO-07-857, July 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text

Higher Education: Information Sharing Could Help Institutions Identify and Address Challenges Some Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Students Face: GAO-07-925, July 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Higher Education: Issues Related to Law School Accreditation: GAO-07-314, March 8, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

Higher Education: More Information Could Help Education Determine the Extent to Which Eligible Servicemembers Serving on Active Duty Benefited from Relief Provided by Lenders and Schools: GAO-07-11, November 1, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Highlights of a GAO Forum: Global Competitiveness: Implications for the Nation's Higher Education System: GAO-07-135SP, January 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Intercollegiate Athletics: Recent Trends in Teams and Participants in National Collegiate Athletic Association Sports: GAO-07-535, July 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text

Intercollegiate Athletics: Trends by Sport in National Collegiate Athletic Association Sports: GAO-07-744SP, July 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Low-Income and Minority Serving Institutions: Education Has Taken Steps to Improve Monitoring and Assistance, but Further Progress Is Needed: GAO-07-926T, June 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

No Child Left Behind Act: Education Actions May Help Improve Implementation and Evaluation of Supplemental Educational Services: GAO-07-738T, April 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

No Child Left Behind Act: Education Assistance Could Help States Better Measure Progress of Students with Limited English Proficiency: GAO-07-646T, March 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

No Child Left Behind Act: Education Should Clarify Guidance and Address Potential Compliance Issues for Schools in Corrective Action and Restructuring Status: GAO-07-1035, September 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

No Child Left Behind Act: Education's Data Improvement Efforts Could Strengthen the Basis for Distributing Title III Funds: GAO-07-140, December 7, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Postsecondary Education: Multiple Tax Preferences and Title IV Student Aid Programs Create a Complex Education Financing Environment: GAO-07-262T, December 5, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Reading First: States Report Improvements in Reading Instruction, but Additional Procedures Would Clarify Education's Role in Ensuring Proper Implementation by States: GAO-07-161, February 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Teacher Quality: Approaches, Implementation, and Evaluation of Key Federal Efforts: GAO-07-861T, May 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

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Employment

Employee Misclassification: Improved Outreach Could Help Ensure Proper Worker Classification: GAO-07-859T, May 8, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Employer-Sponsored Benefits: Many Factors Affect the Treatment of Pension and Health Benefits in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: GAO-07-1101, September 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text

Employer-Sponsored Health and Retirement Benefits: Efforts to Control Employer Costs and the Implications for Workers: GAO-07-355, March 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text

Employment Verification: Challenges Exist in Implementing a Mandatory Electronic Verification System: GAO-07-924T, June 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Disability Assistance: Stronger Federal Oversight Could Help Assure Multiple Programs' Accountability: GAO-07-236, January 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Highlights of a GAO Forum: Engaging and Retaining Older Workers: GAO-07-438SP, February 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Federal Workforce Challenges in the 21st Century: GAO-07-556T, March 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Older Workers: Some Best Practices and Strategies for Engaging and Retaining Older Workers: GAO-07-433T, February 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Retiree Health Benefits: Majority of Sponsors Continued to Offer Prescription Drug Coverage and Chose the Retiree Drug Subsidy: GAO-07-572, May 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text

Retirement Decisions: Federal Policies Offer Mixed Signals about When to Retire: GAO-07-753, July 11, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 79 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Trade Adjustment Assistance: Changes Needed to Improve States' Ability to Provide Benefits and Services to Trade-Affected Workers: GAO-07-995T, June 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Trade Adjustment Assistance: Changes to Funding Allocation and Eligibility Requirements Could Enhance States' Ability to Provide Benefits and Services: GAO-07-701, May 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Trade Adjustment Assistance: Changes to Funding Allocation and Eligibility Requirements Could Enhance States' Ability to Provide Benefits and Services: GAO-07-702, May 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages) Accessible Text

Trade Adjustment Assistance: New Program for Farmers Provides Some Assistance, but Has Had Limited Participation and Low Program Expenditures: GAO-07-201, December 18, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text

Trade Adjustment Assistance: Program Provides an Array of Benefits and Services to Trade-Affected Workers: GAO-07-994T, June 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Unemployment Insurance: Low-Wage and Part-Time Workers Continue to Experience Low Rates of Receipt: GAO-07-1147, September 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

Unemployment Insurance: Receipt of Benefits Has Declined, with Continued Disparities for Low-Wage and Part-Time Workers: GAO-07-1243T, September 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Vocational Rehabilitation: Improved Information and Practices May Enhance State Agency Earnings Outcomes for SSA Beneficiaries: GAO-07-521, May 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 80 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Women and Low-Skilled Workers: Efforts in Other Countries to Help These Workers Enter and Remain in the Workforce: GAO-07-989T, June 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Women and Low-Skilled Workers: Other Countries' Policies and Practices That May Help These Workers Enter and Remain in the Labor Force: GAO-07-817, June 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text

Workforce Investment Act: Additional Actions Would Further Improve the Workforce System: GAO-07-1051T, June 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Workforce Investment Act: Employers Found One-Stop Centers Useful in Hiring Low-Skilled Workers; Performance Information Could Help Gauge Employer Involvement: GAO-07-167, December 22, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Energy

Advanced Energy Technologies: Key Challenges to Their Development and Deployment: GAO-07-550T, February 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Biofuels: DOE Lacks a Strategic Approach to Coordinate Increasing Production with Infrastructure Development and Vehicle Needs: GAO-07-713, June 8, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Crude Oil: California Crude Oil Price Fluctuations Are Consistent with Broader Market Trends: GAO-07-315, January 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Crude Oil: Uncertainty about Future Oil Supply Makes It Important to Develop a Strategy for Addressing a Peak and Decline in Oil Production: GAO-07-283, February 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 82 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Energy: Consistent Application of Requirements Needed to Improve Project Management: GAO-07-518, May 11, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Energy: Key Challenges Remain for Developing and Deploying Advanced Energy Technologies to Meet Future Needs: GAO-07-106, December 20, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Energy: Major Construction Projects Need a Consistent Approach for Assessing Technology Readiness to Help Avoid Cost Increases and Delays: GAO-07-336, March 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Energy: Observations on Actions to Implement the New Loan Guarantee Program for Innovative Technologies: GAO-07-798T, April 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Energy Derivatives: Preliminary Views on Energy Derivatives Trading and CFTC Oversight: GAO-07-1095T, July 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Energy Efficiency: Important Challenges Must Be Overcome to Realize Significant Opportunities for Energy Efficiency Improvements in Gulf Coast Reconstruction: GAO-07-654, June 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Energy Efficiency: Long-standing Problems with DOE's Program for Setting Efficiency Standards Continue to Result in Forgone Energy Savings: GAO-07-42, January 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Energy Employees Compensation: GAO's Prior Work Has Identified Needed Improvements in Various Aspects of the Program: GAO-07-233T, December 5, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Energy Markets: Factors That Influence Gasoline Prices: GAO-07-902T, May 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Energy Markets: Mergers and Other Factors That Influence Gasoline Prices: GAO-07-894T, May 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Hanford Waste Treatment Plant: Department of Energy Needs to Strengthen Controls over Contractor Payments and Project Assets: GAO-07-888, July 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Human Capital: Retirements and Anticipated New Reactor Applications Will Challenge NRC's Workforce: GAO-07-105, January 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 75 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

International Energy: International Forums Contribute to Energy Cooperation within Constraints: GAO-07-170, December 19, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Nuclear Security Administration: Security and Management Improvements Can Enhance Implementation of the NNSA Act: GAO-07-428T, January 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Natural Gas: Roles of Federal and State Regulators in Overseeing Prices: GAO-06-968, September 8, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Energy: NRC's Workforce and Processes for New Reactor Licensing Are Generally in Place, but Uncertainties Remain as Industry Begins to Submit Applications: GAO-07-1129, September 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Safety: Construction of the Protective Shelter for the Chernobyl Nuclear Reactor Faces Schedule Delays, Potential Cost Increases, and Technical Uncertainties: GAO-07-923, July 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 72 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Safety: DOE's Investigation of Phosgene Gas Contamination Was Inadequate, but Experts Conclude That Worker Safety and Facilities Are Not Threatened: GAO-07-712, May 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Security: Actions Taken by NRC to Strengthen Its Licensing Process for Sealed Radioactive Sources Are Not Effective: GAO-07-1038T, July 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Security: DOE and NRC Have Different Security Requirements for Protecting Weapons-Grade Material from Terrorist Attacks: GAO-07-1197R, September 11, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Oil and Gas Royalties: A Comparison of the Share of Revenue Received from Oil and Gas Production by the Federal Government and Other Resource Owners: GAO-07-676R, May 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Oil and Gas Royalties: Royalty Relief Will Cost the Government Billions of Dollars but Uncertainty Over Future Energy Prices and Production Levels Make Precise Estimates Impossible at this Time: GAO-07-590R, April 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Oil and Gas Royalties: Royalty Relief Will Likely Cost the Government Billions, but the Final Costs Have Yet to Be Determined: GAO-07-369T, January 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Passenger Vehicle Fuel Economy: Preliminary Observations on Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards: GAO-07-551T, March 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Available Oil Can Provide Significant Benefits, but Many Factors Should Influence Future Decisions about Fill, Use, and Expansion: GAO-06-872, August 24, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

The Department of Energy: Key Steps Needed to Help Ensure the Success of the New Loan Guarantee Program for Innovative Technologies by Better Managing Its Financial Risk: GAO-07-339R, February 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Yucca Mountain Project: Information on Estimated Costs to Respond to Employee E-Mails That Raised Questions about Quality Assurance: GAO-07-297R, January 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Yucca Mountain: DOE Has Improved Its Quality Assurance Program, but Whether Its Application for a NRC License Will Be High Quality Is Unclear: GAO-07-1010, August 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

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Environmental Protection

Aboveground Oil Storage Tanks: Observations on EPA's Economic Analyses of Amendments to the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Rule: GAO-07-763, July 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Chemical Regulation: Comparison of U.S. and Recently Enacted European Union Approaches to Protect against the Risks of Toxic Chemicals: GAO-07-825, August 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text

Clean Water: Further Implementation and Better Cost Data Needed to Determine Impact of EPA's Storm Water Program on Communities: GAO-07-479, May 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Climate Change: Agencies Should Develop Guidance for Addressing the Effects on Federal Land and Water Resources: GAO-07-863, August 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 184 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Climate Change: Financial Risks to Federal and Private Insurers in Coming Decades Are Potentially Significant: GAO-07-285, March 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Climate Change: Financial Risks to Federal and Private Insurers in Coming Decades are Potentially Significant: GAO-07-820T, May 3, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Climate Change: Financial Risks to Federal and Private Insurers in Coming Decades are Potentially Significant: GAO-07-760T, April 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Coastal Barrier Resources System: Status of Development That Has Occurred and Financial Assistance Provided by Federal Agencies: GAO-07-356, March 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 72 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Defense Health Care: Issues Related to Past Drinking Water Contamination at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune: GAO-07-933T, June 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

Environmental Contamination: Department of Defense Activities Related to Trichloroethylene, Perchlorate, and Other Emerging Contaminants: GAO-07-1042T, July 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Environmental Information: EPA Actions Could Reduce the Availability of Environmental Information to the Public: GAO-07-464T, February 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

Environmental Justice: Measurable Benchmarks Needed to Gauge EPA Progress in Correcting Past Problems: GAO-07-1140T, July 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Environmental Protection: EPA-State Enforcement Partnership Has Improved, but EPA's Oversight Needs Further Enhancement: GAO-07-883, July 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Great Lakes: EPA and States Have Made Progress in Implementing the BEACH Act, but Additional Actions Could Improve Public Health Protection: GAO-07-591, May 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Hurricane Katrina: EPA's Current and Future Environmental Protection Efforts Could Be Enhanced by Addressing Issues and Challenges Faced on the Gulf Coast: GAO-07-651, June 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 102 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Implementation of the Beach Act of 2000: EPA and States Have Made Progress, but Additional Actions Could Improve Public Health Protection: GAO-07-1043T, June 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Leaking Underground Storage Tanks: EPA Should Take Steps to Better Ensure the Effective Use of Public Funding for Cleanups: GAO-07-152, February 8, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 112 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Legislative Branch: Energy Audits are Key to Strategy for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: GAO-07-516, April 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management: Approaches Used by Foreign Countries May Provide Useful Lessons for Managing U.S. Radioactive Waste: GAO-07-221, March 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 110 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Maritime Transportation: Major Oil Spills Occur Infrequently, but Risks to the Federal Oil Spill Fund Remain: GAO-07-1085, September 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Waste: DOE Should Reassess Whether the Bulk Vitrification Demonstration Project at Its Hanford Site Is Still Needed to Treat Radioactive Waste: GAO-07-762, June 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Waste: Plans for Addressing Most Buried Transuranic Wastes Are Not Final, and Preliminary Cost Estimates Will Likely Increase: GAO-07-761, June 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Perchlorate: EPA Does Not Systematically Track Incidents of Contamination: GAO-07-797T, April 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Recycling: Additional Efforts Could Increase Municipal Recycling: GAO-07-37, December 29, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

South Florida Ecosystem: Restoration Is Moving Forward but Is Facing Significant Delays, Implementation Challenges, and Rising Costs: GAO-07-520, May 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 97 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

South Florida Ecosystem: Some Restoration Progress Has Been Made, but the Effort Faces Significant Delays, Implementation Challenges, and Rising Costs: GAO-07-1250T, September 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

The BEACH Act of 2000: EPA and States Have Made Progress Implementing the Act, but Further Actions Could Increase Public Health Protection: GAO-07-1073T, July 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

USDA Conservation Programs: Stakeholder Views on Participation and Coordination to Benefit Threatened and Endangered Species and Their Habitats: GAO-07-35, November 15, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

World Trade Center: EPA's Most Recent Test and Clean Program Raises Concerns That Need to Be Addressed to Better Prepare for Indoor Contamination Following Disasters: GAO-07-1091, September 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 85 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Financial Institutions

Bank Secrecy Act: FinCEN and IRS Need to Improve and Better Coordinate Compliance and Data Management Efforts: GAO-07-212, December 15, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Corporate Governance: NCUA's Controls and Related Procedures for Board Independence and Objectivity Are Similar to Other Financial Regulators, but Opportunities Exist to Enhance Its Governance Structure: GAO-07-72R, November 30, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Credit Derivatives: Confirmation Backlogs Increased Dealers' Operational Risks, but Were Successfully Addressed after Joint Regulatory Action: GAO-07-716, June 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text

Credit Unions: Greater Transparency Needed on Who Credit Unions Serve and on Senior Executive Compensation Arrangements: GAO-07-29, November 30, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 110 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Deposit Insurance: Assessment of Regulators' Use of Prompt Corrective Action Provisions and FDIC's New Deposit Insurance System: GAO-07-242, February 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: Human Capital and Risk Assessment Programs Appear Sound, but Evaluations of Their Effectiveness Should Be Improved: GAO-07-255, February 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Market Preparedness: Significant Progress Has Been Made, but Pandemic Planning and Other Challenges Remain: GAO-07-399, March 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Market Regulation: Agencies Engaged in Consolidated Supervision Can Strengthen Performance Measurement and Collaboration: GAO-07-154, March 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 86 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Regulators: Agencies Have Implemented Key Performance Management Practices, but Opportunities for Improvement Exist: GAO-07-678, June 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 153 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information on Selected Issues Concerning Banking Activities: GAO-07-593R, April 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

Management Report: Opportunities for Improvements in FDIC's Internal Controls and Accounting Procedures: GAO-07-942R, June 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Minority Banks: GAO Survey of Minority Banks: GAO-07-7SP, October 4, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Minority Banks: Regulators Need to Better Assess Effectiveness of Support Efforts: GAO-07-6, October 4, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Risk-Based Capital: Bank Regulators Need to Improve Transparency and Overcome Impediments to Finalizing the Proposed Basel II Framework: GAO-07-253, February 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 109 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Securities and Exchange Commission: Additional Actions Needed to Ensure Planned Improvements Address Limitations in Enforcement Division Operations: GAO-07-830, August 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Securities and Exchange Commission: Steps Being Taken to Make Examination Program More Risk-Based and Transparent: GAO-07-1053, August 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Small Business Administration: Additional Measures Needed to Assess 7(a) Loan Program's Performance: GAO-07-769, July 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 72 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Spot Cheese Market: Market Oversight Has Increased, but Concerns Remain about Potential Manipulation: GAO-07-707, June 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Financial Management

Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures: Airport and Airway Trust Fund Excise Taxes: GAO-07-132R, November 3, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures: Federal Unemployment Taxes: GAO-07-130R, November 3, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures: Highway Trust Fund Excise Taxes: GAO-07-131R, November 3, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: Serious Economic, Fiscal, and Accountability Challenges: GAO-07-436T, February 8, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Financial Management: Critical Accountability and Fiscal Stewardship Challenges Facing Our Nation: GAO-07-542T, March 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Report for the American GI Forum of the United States for Fiscal Year 2005: GAO-07-663R, April 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Report for the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., for Fiscal Years 2005 and 2004: GAO-07-476R, March 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Report for the American National Theatre and Academy for Fiscal Years 2004 and 2003: GAO-07-665R, April 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Report for the Disabled American Veterans for Fiscal Year 2005: GAO-07-667R, April 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Report for the Former Members of Congress for Fiscal Year 2005: GAO-07-669R, April 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Report for the General Federation of Women's Clubs for Fiscal Years 2005 and 2004: GAO-07-469R, March 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Report for the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America, Inc., for Fiscal Years 2005 and 2004: GAO-07-668R, April 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Report for the Little League Baseball, Inc., for Fiscal Years 2005 and 2004: GAO-07-670R, April 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Report for the Military Chaplains Association of the United States of America for Fiscal Years 2004 and 2003: GAO-07-473R, March 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Report for the National Federation of Music Clubs for Fiscal Year 2004: GAO-07-474R, March 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Report for the National Fund for Medical Education for Fiscal Year 2004: GAO-07-664R, April 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Report for the National Society, Daughters of the American Colonists for Fiscal Years 2005 and 2004: GAO-07-475R, March 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Report for the National Woman's Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic, Inc., for Fiscal Years 2005 and 2004: GAO-07-329R, January 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Report for the Navy Club of the United States of America for Fiscal Year 2005: GAO-07-323R, January 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Report for the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association for Fiscal Year 2005: GAO-07-326R, January 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Report for the Reserve Officers Association of the United States for Fiscal Year 2005: GAO-07-472R, March 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Report for the Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., for Fiscal Year 2005: GAO-07-324R, January 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Reports for the Air Force Sergeants Association for Fiscal Years 2006 and 2005: GAO-07-327R, January 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Reports for the American Council of Learned Societies for Fiscal Years 2003-2005: GAO-07-328R, January 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Reports for the American Historical Association for Fiscal Years 2002-2004: GAO-07-666R, April 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Reports for the Blinded Veterans Association for Fiscal Years 2005 and 2004: GAO-07-470R, March 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Reports for the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., for Fiscal Years 2006 and 2005: GAO-07-325R, January 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Reports for the Legion of Valor of the United States of America, Inc., for Fiscal Years 2006 and 2005: GAO-07-322R, January 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Federally Chartered Corporation: Financial Statement Audit Reports for the National Conference on Citizenship for Fiscal Years 2003 through 2005: GAO-07-471R, March 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit Manual: Volume Three, August 2007: GAO-07-1173G, August 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 294 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit Manual: Volume Three, Exposure Draft, June 2007: GAO-07-313G, June 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 295 pages)

Financial Audit: American Battle Monuments Commission's Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2006 and 2005: GAO-07-321, March 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Bureau of the Public Debt's Fiscal Years 2006 and 2005 Schedules of Federal Debt: GAO-07-127, November 7, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Capitol Preservation Fund's Fiscal Years 2005 and 2004 Financial Statements: GAO-07-335, March 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Congressional Award Foundation's Fiscal Years 2006 and 2005 Financial Statements: GAO-07-786, May 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Funds' 2006 and 2005 Financial Statements: GAO-07-371, February 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Independent and Special Counsel Expenditures for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2006: GAO-07-531, March 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Restated Financial Statements: Agencies' Management and Auditor Disclosures of Causes and Effects and Timely Communication to Users: GAO-07-91, October 5, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Audit: Securities and Exchange Commission's Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2006 and 2005: GAO-07-134, November 15, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 85 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Senate Restaurants Revolving Fund for Fiscal Years 2006 and 2005: GAO-07-462, March 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Audit: Significant Internal Control Weaknesses Remain in the Preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements of the U.S. Government: GAO-07-805, July 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Financial Management: Long-standing Financial Systems Weaknesses Present a Formidable Challenge: GAO-07-914, August 3, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Management: Review of the Financial Statement Audit of the White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance for Fiscal Year 2005 and Status of GAO Audit Recommendations: GAO-07-61R, October 26, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Fiscal Year 2006 U.S. Government Financial Statements: Sustained Improvement in Federal Financial Management Is Crucial to Addressing Our Nation's Accountability and Fiscal Stewardship Challenges: GAO-07-607T, March 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

Government Auditing Standards: January 2007 Revision: GAO-07-162G, January 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 211 pages) Accessible Text

Government Auditing Standards: July 2007 Revision: GAO-07-731G, July 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 225 pages) Accessible Text

Government Auditing Standards: July 2007 Revision (Arabic Version): A86223, July 2, 2007; Summary (HTML)

Homeland Security: Departmentwide Integrated Financial Management Systems Remain a Challenge: GAO-07-536, June 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Responses to Posthearing Questions Related to the Department of Homeland Security's Integrated Financial Management Systems Challenges: GAO-07-1157R, August 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Transforming Departmentwide Financial Management Systems Remains a Challenge: GAO-07-1041T, June 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Hurricane Katrina: Allocation and Use of $2 Billion for Medicaid and Other Health Care Needs: GAO-07-67, February 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text

Implementation of OMB Circular No. A-76 at Science Agencies: GAO-07-434R, March 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Improper Payments Information Act of 2002: Department of Defense Travel Expenditure Reporting: GAO-07-767R, May 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text

Improper Payments: Incomplete Reporting under the Improper Payments Information Act Masks the Extent of the Problem: GAO-07-254T, December 5, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Improper Payments: Posthearing Responses on a December 5, 2006, Hearing to Assess the Improper Payments Information Act of 2002: GAO-07-533R, February 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

Improper Payments: Responses to Posthearing Questions Related to Agencies' Progress in Addressing Improper Payment and Recovery Auditing Requirements: GAO-07-834R, May 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Inspectors General: Activities of the Department of State Office of Inspector General: GAO-07-138, March 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Inspectors General: Opportunities to Enhance Independence and Accountability: GAO-07-1089T, July 11, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Internal Control: Improvements Needed in SEC's Accounting and Operational Procedures: GAO-07-482R, April 3, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Internal Control: Improvements Needed in the Library of Congress' Capitol Preservation Fund-Related Internal Controls: GAO-07-732R, May 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Internal Revenue Service: Status of GAO Financial Audit and Related Financial Management Report Recommendations: GAO-07-629, June 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 88 pages) Accessible Text

Managerial Cost Accounting Practices at the Department of the Interior: GAO-07-298R, May 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Managerial Cost Accounting Practices: Implementation and Use Vary Widely across 10 Federal Agencies: GAO-07-679, July 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

National Flood Insurance Program: Preliminary Views on FEMA's Ability to Ensure Accurate Payments on Hurricane-Damaged Properties: GAO-07-991T, June 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Navy Working Capital Fund: Management Action Needed to Improve Reliability of the Naval Air Warfare Center's Reported Carryover Amounts: GAO-07-643, June 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Office of Special Trustee for American Indians: Financial Statement Audit Recommendations and the Audit Follow-Up Process: GAO-07-295R, January 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Response to a post hearing question related to GAO's December 6, 2006 testimony on continued findings of fraud, waste, and abuse associated with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita relief efforts: GAO-07-363R, January 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 4 pages) Accessible Text

Tobacco Settlement: States' Allocations of Payments from Tobacco Companies for Fiscal Years 2000 through 2005: GAO-07-534T, February 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Insular Areas: Economic, Fiscal, and Financial Accountability Challenges: GAO-07-119, December 12, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 90 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Government Operations

2006 Report on GAO's Use of Provisions in the GAO Personnel Flexibilities Act of 2000 and the GAO Human Capital Reform Act of 2004: GAO-07-289SP, December 1, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

2010 Census: Census Bureau Has Improved the Local Update of Census Addresses Program, but Challenges Remain: GAO-07-736, June 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

2010 Census: Census Bureau Is Making Progress on the Local Update of Census Addresses Program, but Improvements Are Needed: GAO-07-1063T, June 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

2010 Census: Census Bureau Should Refine Recruiting and Hiring Efforts and Enhance Training of Temporary Field Staff: GAO-07-361, April 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

2010 Census: Design Shows Progress, but Managing Technology Acquisitions, Temporary Field Staff, and Gulf Region Enumeration Require Attention: GAO-07-779T, April 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

2010 Census: Diversity in Human Capital, Outreach Efforts Can Benefit the 2010 Census: GAO-07-1132T, July 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

2010 Census: Preparations for the 2010 Census Underway, but Continued Oversight and Risk Management Are Critical: GAO-07-1106T, July 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Alaska Native Corporations: Increased Use of Special 8(a) Provisions Calls for Tailored Oversight: GAO-07-1251T, September 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Architect of the Capitol: Committed, Sustained Leadership Needed to Continue Progress: GAO-07-407, February 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text

Business Modernization: NASA Must Consider Agencywide Needs to Reap the Full Benefits of Its Enterprise Management System Modernization Effort: GAO-07-691, July 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Capitol Power Plant Utility Tunnels: GAO-07-227R, November 16, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Capitol Power Plant: Status of Utility Tunnel Projects: GAO-07-1150T, August 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost As of November 15, 2006: GAO-07-129T, November 15, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of April 17, 2007: GAO-07-755T, April 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of February 16, 2007: GAO-07-507T, February 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of July 31, 2007: GAO-07-1149T, July 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of June 27, 2007: GAO-07-897T, June 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text

Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of March 13, 2007: GAO-07-601T, March 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of September 25, 2007: GAO-07-1249T, September 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: Serious Economic, Fiscal, and Accountability Challenges: GAO-07-746T, April 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Cost Assessment Guide: Best Practices for Estimating and Managing Program Costs--Exposure Draft: GAO-07-1134SP, July 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 349 pages)

Defense Contract Management: DOD's Lack of Adherence to Key Contracting Principles on Iraq Oil Contract Put Government Interests at Risk: GAO-07-839, July 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of the Interior: Major Management Challenges: GAO-07-502T, February 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

District of Columbia: Procurement System Needs Major Reform: GAO-07-159, January 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Elections: Action Plans Needed to Fully Address Challenges in Electronic Absentee Voting Initiatives for Military and Overseas Citizens: GAO-07-774, June 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Elections: All Levels of Government Are Needed to Address Electronic Voting System Challenges: GAO-07-741T, April 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text

Elections: All Levels of Government Are Needed to Address Electronic Voting System Challenges: GAO-07-576T, March 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text

Elections: Status of GAO's Review of Voting Equipment Used in Florida's 13th Congressional District: GAO-07-1167T, August 3, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text

Eminent Domain: Information about Its Uses and Effect on Property Owners and Communities Is Limited: GAO-07-28, November 30, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Acquisitions and Contracting: Systemic Challenges Need Attention: GAO-07-1098T, July 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Contracting: Use of Contractor Performance Information: GAO-07-1111T, July 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Premium Growth Has Recently Slowed, and Varies among Participating Plans: GAO-07-141, December 22, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: Premiums Continue to Rise, but Rate of Growth Has Recently Slowed: GAO-07-873T, May 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Information Collection: A Reexamination of the Portfolio of Major Federal Household Surveys Is Needed: GAO-07-62, November 15, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Real Property: An Update on High-Risk Issues: GAO-07-895T, May 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Real Property: DHS Has Made Progress, but Additional Actions Are Needed to Address Real Property Management and Security Challenges: GAO-07-658, June 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 105 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Real Property: NIH Has Improved Its Leasing Process, but Needs to Provide Congress with Information on Some Leases: GAO-06-918, September 8, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Real Property: Progress Made Toward Addressing Problems, but Underlying Obstacles Continue to Hamper Reform: GAO-07-349, April 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 89 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board: Due Diligence Over Administrative Expenses Should Continue and Be Broadened: GAO-07-541, May 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board: Many Responsibilities and Investment Policies Set by Congress: GAO-07-611, June 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Transit Benefits Program: Ineffective Controls Result in Fraud and Abuse by Federal Workers: GAO-07-724T, April 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Financial Literacy and Education Commission: Further Progress Needed to Ensure an Effective National Strategy: GAO-07-100, December 4, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Forces That Will Shape America's Future: Themes from GAO's Strategic Plan, 2007-2012: GAO-07-467SP, March 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text

GAO Performance and Accountability Report Fiscal Year 2006: GAO-07-2SP, November 15, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 200 pages) Accessible Text

GAO Strategic Plan, 2007-2012: GAO-07-1SP, March 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 185 pages) Accessible Text

GAO's Performance Plan for Fiscal Year 2008: GAO-07-421SP, March 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

GSA Fleet: Information on the Effect of Donating Cars to YouthBuild USA and Potential Benefits to Rural Youthbuild Participants: GAO-07-153, December 8, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text

GSA Leasing: Initial Implementation of the National Broker Services Contracts Demonstrates Need for Improvements: GAO-07-17, January 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 109 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

General Services Administration Could Better Manage Unexpended Construction Balances and Make Its Budget More Transparent: GAO-07-409R, May 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Gulf Coast Rebuilding: Observations on Federal Financial Implications: GAO-07-1079T, August 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

High Risk Series: An Update: GAO-07-310, January 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 98 pages) Accessible Text

Highlights of a Forum: Modernizing Federal Disability Policy: GAO-07-934SP, August 3, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Highlights of a GAO Forum: Federal Acquisition Challenges and Opportunities in the 21st Century: GAO-07-45SP, October 6, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Bonuses to Senior Executives at the Department of Veterans Affairs: GAO-07-985T, June 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Human Capital: Greater Focus on Results in Telework Programs Needed: GAO-07-1002T, June 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

IRS Emergency Planning: Headquarters Plans Supported Response to 2006 Flooding, but Additional Guidance Could Improve All Hazard Preparedness: GAO-07-579, April 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Improper Payments: Agencies' Efforts to Address Improper Payment and Recovery Auditing Requirements Continue: GAO-07-635T, March 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

Improper Payments: Agencies' Fiscal Year 2005 Reporting under the Improper Payments Information Act Remains Incomplete: GAO-07-92, November 14, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 83 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Indian Issues: BLM's Program for Issuing Individual Indian Allotments on Public Lands Is No Longer Viable: GAO-07-23R, October 20, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Indian Issues: The Office of the Special Trustee Has Implemented Several Key Trust Reforms Required by the 1994 Act, but Important Decisions about Its Future Remain: GAO-07-104, December 8, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Technology: Status and Challenges of Employee Exchange Program: GAO-07-216, December 15, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Inspectors General: Proposals to Strengthen Independence and Accountability: GAO-07-1021T, June 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Interstate Compacts: An Overview of the Structure and Governance of Environment and Natural Resource Compacts: GAO-07-519, April 3, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text

Interstate Compacts: Results of a Survey of Officials from Interstate Compact Commissions That Address Environment and Natural Resource Management Issues (GAO-07-524SP, April 2007), an E-supplement to GAO-07-519: GAO-07-524SP, April 3, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Nonprofit Sector: Increasing Numbers and Key Role in Delivering Federal Services: GAO-07-1084T, July 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Office of Personnel Management: Key Lessons Learned to Date for Strengthening Capacity to Lead and Implement Human Capital Reforms: GAO-07-90, January 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

President's Management Agenda: Review of OMB's Improved Financial Performance Scorecard Process: GAO-07-95, November 16, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Reexamining Regulations: Opportunities Exist to Improve Effectiveness and Transparency of Retrospective Reviews: GAO-07-791, July 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 122 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Sale of Magnetic Data Tapes Previously Used by the Government Presents a Low Security Risk: GAO-07-1233R, September 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text

Selected Agencies Use of Criminal Background Checks for Determining Responsibility: GAO-07-215R, January 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Small Business Administration: Response to the Gulf Coast Hurricanes Highlights Need for Enhanced Disaster Preparedness: GAO-07-484T, February 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Smithsonian Institution: Additional Information Should Be Developed and Provided to Filmmakers on the Impact of the Showtime Contract: GAO-07-275, December 15, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Smithsonian Institution: Funding Challenges Affect Facilities' Conditions and Security, Endangering Collections: GAO-07-1127, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 90 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Smithsonian Institution: Funding for Real Property Needs Remains a Challenge: GAO-07-725T, April 11, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

State Department: State Has Initiated a More Systematic Approach for Managing Its Aviation Fleet: GAO-07-264, February 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Suggested Areas for Oversight for the 110th Congress: GAO-07-235R, November 17, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

Talking Books for the Blind: GAO-07-871R, June 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Telecommunications: Issues Related to the Structure and Funding of Public Television: GAO-07-150, January 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 79 pages) Accessible Text

The Federal Workforce: Additional Steps Needed to Take Advantage of Federal Executive Boards' Ability to Contribute to Emergency Operations: GAO-07-515, May 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Government Accountability Office: Performance and Accountability Highlights: Fiscal Year 2006: GAO-07-3SP, January 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Postal Service: Mail Processing Realignment Efforts Under Way Need Better Integration and Explanation: GAO-07-717, June 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

U.S. Postal Service: Postal Reform Law Provides Opportunities to Address Postal Challenges: GAO-07-685T, April 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Postal Service: Postal Reform Law Provides Opportunities to Address Postal Challenges: GAO-07-684T, April 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Postal Service: Progress Made in Implementing Mail Processing Realignment Efforts, but Better Integration and Performance Measurement Still Needed: GAO-07-1083T, July 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

U.S. Postal Service: Vulnerability to Fluctuating Fuel Prices Requires Improved Tracking and Monitoring of Consumption Information: GAO-07-244, February 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

USCIS Transformation: Improvements to Performance, Human Capital, and Information Technology Management Needed as Modernization Proceeds: GAO-07-1013R, July 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

United States Government Accountability Office: Status of GAO's Human Capital Transformation Efforts: GAO-07-872T, May 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

United States Government Accountability Office: Supporting the Congress through Oversight, Insight, and Foresight: GAO-07-644T, March 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Vacancy Act Violation Letter-Department of Education, April 17, 2007: B-308956, April 17, 2007; Summary (HTML)

Weather Forecasting: National Weather Service's Operations Prototype Needs More Rigorous Planning: GAO-07-650, June 8, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Health

Ambulance Providers: Costs and Expected Medicare Margins Vary Greatly: GAO-07-383, May 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Avian Influenza: USDA Has Taken Important Steps to Prepare for Outbreaks, but Better Planning Could Improve Response: GAO-07-652, June 11, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Childhood Obesity: Factors Affecting Physical Activity: GAO-07-260R, December 6, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Children's Health Insurance: State Experiences in Implementing SCHIP and Considerations for Reauthorization: GAO-07-447T, February 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text

Children's Health Insurance: States' SCHIP Enrollment and Spending Experiences and Considerations for Reauthorization: GAO-07-558T, March 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text

Children's Health Insurance: States' SCHIP Enrollment and Spending Experiences and Considerations for Reauthorization: GAO-07-501T, February 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text

Drug Safety: FDA Needs to Further Address Shortcomings in Its Postmarket Decision-making Process: GAO-07-599T, March 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Drug Safety: Further Actions Needed to Improve FDA's Postmarket Decision-making Process: GAO-07-856T, May 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

End-Stage Renal Disease: Bundling Medicare's Payment for Drugs with Payment for All ESRD Services Would Promote Efficiency and Clinical Flexibility: GAO-07-77, November 13, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

End-Stage Renal Disease: Medicare Payments for All ESRD Services, Including Injectable Drugs, Should Be Bundled: GAO-07-266T, December 6, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

End-Stage Renal Disease: Medicare Should Pay a Bundled Rate for All ESRD Items and Services: GAO-07-1050T, June 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text

Food and Drug Administration: Methodologies for Identifying and Allocating Costs of Reviewing Medical Device Applications Are Consistent with Federal Cost Accounting Standards, and Staffing Levels for Reviews Have Generally Increased in Recent Years: GAO-07-882R, June 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Food and Drug Administration: Revenue Information on Certain Companies Participating in the Medical Device User Fee Program: GAO-07-571R, March 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Foreign Physicians: Data on Use of J-1 Visa Waivers Needed to Better Address Physician Shortages: GAO-07-52, November 30, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Global Health: Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria Has Improved Its Documentation of Funding Decisions but Needs Standardized Oversight Expectations and Assessments: GAO-07-627, May 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Health Care Spending: Public Payers Face Burden of Entitlement Program Growth, While All Payers Face Rising Prices and Increasing Use of Services: GAO-07-497T, February 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Health Information Technology: Early Efforts Initiated but Comprehensive Privacy Approach Needed for National Strategy: GAO-07-238, January 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Health Professional Shortage Areas: Problems Remain with Primary Care Shortage Area Designation System: GAO-07-84, October 24, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Highlights of a Forum: Health Care 20 Years From Now--Taking Steps Today to Meet Tomorrow's Challenges: GAO-07-1155SP, September 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text

Hospital Accreditation: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations' Relationship with Its Affiliate: GAO-07-79, December 15, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

Hospital Quality Data: HHS Should Specify Steps and Time Frame for Using Information Technology to Collect and Submit Data: GAO-07-320, April 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Influenza Pandemic: DOD Combatant Commands' Preparedness Efforts Could Benefit from More Clearly Defined Roles, Resources, and Risk Mitigation: GAO-07-696, June 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Influenza Pandemic: Efforts to Forestall Onset Are Under Way; Identifying Countries at Greatest Risk Entails Challenges: GAO-07-604, June 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages) Accessible Text

Influenza Pandemic: Federal Executive Boards' Ability to Contribute to Pandemic Preparedness: GAO-07-1259T, September 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Influenza Pandemic: Further Efforts Are Needed to Ensure Clearer Federal Leadership Roles and an Effective National Strategy: GAO-07-781, August 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Influenza Pandemic: Opportunities Exist to Clarify Federal Leadership Roles and Improve Pandemic Planning: GAO-07-1257T, September 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Long-Term Care Insurance: Federal Program Has a Unique Profit Structure and Faced a Significant Marketing Challenge: GAO-07-202, December 29, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text

Long-Term Care Insurance: Partnership Programs Include Benefits That Protect Policyholders and Are Unlikely to Result in Medicaid Savings: GAO-07-231, May 11, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 85 pages) Accessible Text

Medicaid Demonstration Waivers: Lack of Opportunity for Public Input during Federal Approval Process Still a Concern: GAO-07-694R, July 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text

Medicaid Financing: Federal Oversight Initiative Is Consistent with Medicaid Payment Principles but Needs Greater Transparency: GAO-07-214, March 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicaid Long-Term Care: Few Transferred Assets before Applying for Nursing Home Coverage; Impact of Deficit Reduction Act on Eligibility Is Uncertain: GAO-07-280, March 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text

Medicaid Outpatient Drugs: Estimated 2007 Federal Upper Limits for Reimbursement Compared with Retail Pharmacy Acquisition Costs: GAO-07-239R, December 22, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

Medicaid Third-Party Liability: Federal Guidance Needed to Help States Address Continuing Problems: GAO-06-862, September 15, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicaid: Concerns Remain about Sufficiency of Data for Oversight of Children's Dental Services: GAO-07-826T, May 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Medicaid: States Reported That Citizenship Documentation Requirement Resulted in Enrollment Declines for Eligible Citizens and Posed Administrative Burdens: GAO-07-889, June 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

Medicaid: Strategies to Help States Address Increased Expenditures during Economic Downturns: GAO-07-97, October 18, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 75 pages) Accessible Text

Medical Devices: Status of FDA's Program for Inspections by Accredited Organizations: GAO-07-157, January 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare Advantage: Required Audits of Limited Value: GAO-07-945, July 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare Inpatient Hospital Payments: CMS Has Used External Data for New Technologies in Certain Instances and Medicare Remains Primary Data Source: GAO-07-46, September 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare Integrity Program: Agency Approach for Allocating Funds Should Be Revised: GAO-06-813, September 6, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy: Additional Efforts Would Help Social Security Improve Outreach and Measure Program Effects: GAO-07-555, May 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy: Progress Made in Approving Applications, but Ability to Identify Remaining Individuals Is Limited: GAO-07-858T, May 8, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare Part D: CMS's Process and Policy for Enrolling New Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries: GAO-07-1022T, June 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare Part D: Challenges in Enrolling New Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries: GAO-07-272, May 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare Part D: Enrolling New Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries in Prescription Drug Plans: GAO-07-824T, May 8, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare Physician Payments: Medicare and Private Payment Differences for Anesthesia Services: GAO-07-463, July 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare Spending: Preliminary Findings Regarding an Approach Focusing on Physician Practice Patterns to Foster Program Efficiency: GAO-07-567T, March 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare Ultrasound Procedures: Consideration of Payment Reforms and Technician Qualification Requirements: GAO-07-734, June 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare: Focus on Physician Practice Patterns Can Lead to Greater Program Efficiency: GAO-07-307, April 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare: Geographic Areas Used to Adjust Physician Payments for Variation in Practice Costs Should Be Revised: GAO-07-466, June 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 84 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare: Improvements Needed to Address Improper Payments for Medical Equipment and Supplies: GAO-07-59, January 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare: Payment for Ambulatory Surgical Centers Should Be Based on the Hospital Outpatient Payment System: GAO-07-86, November 30, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Medicare: Providing Systematic Feedback to Physicians on their Practice Patterns Is a Promising Step Toward Encouraging Program Efficiency: GAO-07-862T, May 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Medicare: Thousands of Medicare Part B Providers Abuse the Federal Tax System: GAO-07-587T, March 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text

Military Health: DOD's Vaccine Healthcare Centers Network: GAO-07-787R, June 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

NIH Conflict of Interest: Recusal Policies for Senior Employees Need Clarification: GAO-07-319, April 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Institutes of Health Extramural Research Grants: Oversight of Cost Reimbursements to Universities: GAO-07-294R, January 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

New Drug Development: Science, Business, Regulatory, and Intellectual Property Issues Cited as Hampering Drug Development Efforts: GAO-07-49, November 17, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text

Nursing Home Reform: Continued Attention Is Needed to Improve Quality of Care in Small but Significant Share of Homes: GAO-07-794T, May 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

Nursing Homes: Efforts to Strengthen Federal Enforcement Have Not Deterred Some Homes from Repeatedly Harming Residents: GAO-07-241, March 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 100 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nursing Homes: Federal Actions Needed to Improve Targeting and Evaluation of Assistance by Quality Improvement Organizations: GAO-07-373, May 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 75 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nursing Workforce: HHS Needs Methodology to Identify Facilities with a Critical Shortage of Nurses: GAO-07-492R, April 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Pediatric Drug Research: Studies Conducted under Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act: GAO-07-557, March 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text

Pediatric Drug Research: The Study and Labeling of Drugs for Pediatric Use under the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act: GAO-07-898T, May 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Prescription Drugs: An Overview of Approaches to Negotiate Drug Prices Used by Other Countries and U.S. Private Payers and Federal Programs: GAO-07-358T, January 11, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Prescription Drugs: Improvements Needed in FDA's Oversight of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising: GAO-07-54, November 16, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Prescription Drugs: Oversight of Drug Pricing in Federal Programs: GAO-07-481T, February 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Public Health and Hospital Emergency Preparedness Programs: Evolution of Performance Measurement Systems to Measure Progress: GAO-07-485R, March 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

September 11: Improvements Needed in Availability of Health Screening and Monitoring Services for Responders: GAO-07-1228T, September 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

September 11: Improvements Needed in Availability of Health Screening and Monitoring Services for Responders: GAO-07-1229T, September 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

September 11: Problems Remain in Planning for and Providing Health Screening and Monitoring Services for Responders: GAO-07-1253T, September 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

World Trade Center: Preliminary Observations on EPA's Second Program to Address Indoor Contamination: GAO-07-806T, June 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

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Homeland Security

Alien Detention Standards: Telephone Access Problems Were Pervasive at Detention Facilities; Other Deficiencies Did Not Show a Pattern of Noncompliance: GAO-07-875, July 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Analysis of Data for Exports Regulated by the Department of Commerce: GAO-07-197R, November 13, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Anthrax Detection: DHS Cannot Ensure That Sampling Activities Will Be Validated: GAO-07-687T, March 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Cost Estimates Related to TSA Funding of Checked Baggage Screening Systems at Los Angeles and Ontario Airports: GAO-07-445, March 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text

Aviation Security: Federal Coordination for Responding to In-flight Security Threats Has Matured, but Procedures Can Be Strengthened: GAO-07-891R, July 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Aviation Security: TSA's Change to Its Prohibited Items List Has Not Resulted in Any Reported Security Incidents, but the Impact of the Change on Screening Operations Is Inconclusive: GAO-07-623R, April 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Biological Research Laboratories: Issues Associated with the Expansion of Laboratories Funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: GAO-07-333R, February 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Border Patrol: Costs and Challenges Related to Training New Agents: GAO-07-997T, June 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Border Security: Long-term Strategy Needed to Keep Pace with Increasing Demand for Visas: GAO-07-847, July 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Border Security: Security Vulnerabilities at Unmanned and Unmonitored U.S. Border Locations: GAO-07-884T, September 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Border Security: Security of New Passports and Visas Enhanced, but More Needs to Be Done to Prevent Their Fraudulent Use: GAO-07-1006, July 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 79 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Border Security: US-VISIT Program Faces Strategic, Operational, and Technological Challenges at Land Ports of Entry: GAO-07-378T, January 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Border Security: US-VISIT Program Faces Strategic, Operational, and Technological Challenges at Land Ports of Entry: GAO-07-248, December 6, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 100 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Chemical and Biological Defense: Updated Intelligence, Clear Guidance, and Consistent Priorities Needed to Guide Investments in Collective Protection: GAO-07-113, January 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Coast Guard: Challenges Affecting Deepwater Asset Deployment and Management and Efforts to Address Them: GAO-07-874, June 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 82 pages) Accessible Text

Combating Nuclear Smuggling: Additional Actions Needed to Ensure Adequate Testing of Next Generation Radiation Detection Equipment: GAO-07-1247T, September 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Combating Nuclear Smuggling: DHS's Cost-Benefit Analysis to Support the Purchase of New Radiation Detection Portal Monitors Was Not Based on Available Performance Data and Did Not Fully Evaluate All the Monitors' Costs and Benefits: GAO-07-133R, October 17, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Combating Nuclear Smuggling: DHS's Decision to Procure and Deploy the Next Generation of Radiation Detection Equipment Is Not Supported by Its Cost-Benefit Analysis: GAO-07-581T, March 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Combating Nuclear Smuggling: DNDO Has Not Yet Collected Most of the National Laboratories' Test Results on Radiation Portal Monitors in Support of DNDO's Testing and Development Program: GAO-07-347R, March 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Progress Coordinating Government and Private Sector Efforts Varies by Sectors' Characteristics: GAO-07-39, October 16, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages) Accessible Text

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Sector Plans and Sector Councils Continue to Evolve: GAO-07-706R, July 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Critical Infrastructure: Challenges Remain in Protecting Key Sectors: GAO-07-626T, March 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Critical Infrastructure: Sector Plans Complete and Sector Councils Evolving: GAO-07-1075T, July 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

DHS Immigration Attorneys: Workload Analysis and Workforce Planning Efforts Lack Data and Documentation: GAO-07-206, April 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

DHS Multi-Agency Operation Centers Would Benefit from Taking Further Steps to Enhance Collaboration and Coordination: GAO-07-686R, April 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

DHS Privacy Office: Progress Made but Challenges Remain in Notifying and Reporting to the Public: GAO-07-522, April 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Homeland Security: Observations on GAO Access to Information on Programs and Activities: GAO-07-700T, April 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Homeland Security: Ongoing Challenges in Creating an Effective Acquisition Organization: GAO-07-948T, June 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Homeland Security: Progress Report on Implementation of Mission and Management Functions: GAO-07-1240T, September 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Homeland Security: Progress Report on Implementation of Mission and Management Functions: GAO-07-1081T, September 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Homeland Security: Progress Report on Implementation of Mission and Management Functions: GAO-07-454, August 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 328 pages) Accessible Text

Department of Homeland Security: Progress and Challenges in Implementing the Department's Acquisition Oversight Plan: GAO-07-900, June 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of Homeland Security: Science and Technology Directorate's Expenditure Plan: GAO-07-868, June 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text

Emergency Management: Most School Districts Have Developed Emergency Management Plans, but Would Benefit from Additional Federal Guidance: GAO-07-609, June 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 80 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Emergency Management: Status of School Districts' Planning and Preparedness: GAO-07-821T, May 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Emergency Preparedness: Current Emergency Alert System Has Limitations, and Development of a New Integrated System Will Be Challenging: GAO-07-411, March 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

First Responders: Much Work Remains to Improve Communications Interoperability: GAO-07-301, April 2, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 75 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security First Responder Grants: Cash Management Improvement Act Exemption and Cash Advance Funding Require Additional DHS Oversight: GAO-07-68, December 22, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security Grants: Observations on Process DHS Used to Allocate Funds to Selected Urban Areas: GAO-07-381R, February 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Agriculture Specialists' Views of Their Work Experiences After Transfer to DHS: GAO-07-209R, November 14, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Applying Risk Management Principles to Guide Federal Investments: GAO-07-386T, February 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Continuing Attention to Privacy Concerns is Needed as Programs Are Developed: GAO-07-630T, March 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: DHS Enterprise Architecture Continues to Evolve but Improvements Needed: GAO-07-564, May 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 82 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: DHS Privacy Office Has Made Progress but Faces Continuing Challenges: GAO-07-1024T, July 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: DHS's Actions to Recruit and Retain Staff and Comply with the Vacancies Reform Act: GAO-07-758, July 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Federal Protective Service Could Better Measure the Performance of Its Control Centers: GAO-06-1076, September 29, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Guidance from Operations Directorate Will Enhance Collaboration among Departmental Operations Centers: GAO-07-683T, June 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Information on Training New Border Patrol Agents: GAO-07-540R, March 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Management and Programmatic Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security: GAO-07-833T, May 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Management and Programmatic Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security: GAO-07-452T, February 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Management and Programmatic Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security: GAO-07-398T, February 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Observations on DHS and FEMA Efforts to Prepare for and Respond to Major and Catastrophic Disasters and Address Related Recommendations and Legislation: GAO-07-1142T, July 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Observations on DHS and FEMA Efforts to Prepare for and Respond to Major and Catastrophic Disasters and Address Related Recommendations and Legislation: GAO-07-835T, May 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Observations on the Department of Homeland Security's Acquisition Organization and on the Coast Guard's Deepwater Program: GAO-07-453T, February 8, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Opportunities Exist to Enhance Collaboration at 24/7 Operations Centers Staffed by Multiple DHS Agencies: GAO-07-89, October 20, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Planned Expenditures for U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Program Need to Be Adequately Defined and Justified: GAO-07-278, February 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 143 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: Preliminary Information on Federal Actions to Address Challenges Faced by State and Local Information Fusion Centers: GAO-07-1241T, September 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Preparing for and Responding to Disasters: GAO-07-395T, March 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Progress Has Been Made to Address the Vulnerabilities Exposed by 9/11, but Continued Federal Action Is Needed to Further Mitigate Security Risks: GAO-07-375, January 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 120 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: Prospects For Biometric US-VISIT Exit Capability Remain Unclear: GAO-07-1044T, June 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Program's Long-standing Lack of Strategic Direction and Management Controls Needs to Be Addressed: GAO-07-1065, August 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 167 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Homeland Security: US-VISIT Has Not Fully Met Expectations and Longstanding Program Management Challenges Need to Be Addressed: GAO-07-499T, February 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text

Homeland Security: US-VISIT Program Faces Operational, Technological, and Management Challenges: GAO-07-632T, March 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: DHS's Human Capital Plan Is Largely Consistent with Relevant Guidance, but Improvements and Implementation Steps Are Still Needed: GAO-07-425, September 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information on Port Security in the Caribbean Basin: GAO-07-804R, June 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text

Maritime Security: Observations on Selected Aspects of the SAFE Port Act: GAO-07-754T, April 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text

Maritime Security: Public Safety Consequences of a Liquefied Natural Gas Spill Need Clarification: GAO-07-633T, March 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text

Maritime Security: Public Safety Consequences of a Terrorist Attack on a Tanker Carrying Liquefied Natural Gas Need Clarification: GAO-07-316, February 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

National Nuclear Security Administration: Additional Actions Needed to Improve Management of the Nation's Nuclear Programs: GAO-07-36, January 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Natural Hazard Mitigation: Various Mitigation Efforts Exist, but Federal Efforts Do Not Provide a Comprehensive Strategic Framework: GAO-07-403, August 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Port Risk Management: Additional Federal Guidance Would Aid Ports in Disaster Planning and Recovery: GAO-07-412, March 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Preliminary Information on Rebuilding Efforts in the Gulf Coast: GAO-07-809R, June 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text

Secure Border Initiative: SBInet Expenditure Plan Needs to Better Support Oversight and Accountability: GAO-07-309, February 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Secure Border Initiative: SBInet Planning and Management Improvements Needed to Control Risks: GAO-07-504T, February 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Securing Wastewater Facilities: Costs of Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management Plans, and Alternative Disinfection Methods Vary Widely: GAO-07-480, March 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text

September 11: HHS Needs to Ensure the Availability of Health Screening and Monitoring for All Responders: GAO-07-892, July 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Terrorist Watch List Screening: Efforts to Help Reduce Adverse Effects on the Public: GAO-06-1031, September 29, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 79 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation Security: DHS Efforts to Eliminate Redundant Background Check Investigations: GAO-07-756, April 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Transportation Security: DHS Should Address Key Challenges before Implementing the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Program: GAO-06-982, September 29, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Transportation Security: TSA Has Made Progress in Implementing the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Program, but Challenges Remain: GAO-07-681T, April 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text

Transportation-Disadvantaged Populations: Actions Needed to Clarify Responsibilities and Increase Preparedness for Evacuations: GAO-07-44, December 22, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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Housing

Federal Home Loan Banks: Too Soon to Tell the Potential Impact of Excess Stock Rule on the Affordable Housing Program: GAO-07-878R, June 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Housing Administration: Ability to Manage Risks and Program Changes Will Affect Financial Performance: GAO-07-615T, March 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Housing Administration: Agency Should Assess the Effects of Proposed Changes to the Manufactured Home Loan Program: GAO-07-879, August 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Housing Administration: Decline in the Agency's Market Share Was Associated with Product and Process Developments of Other Mortgage Market Participants: GAO-07-645, June 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Housing Administration: Modernization Proposals Would Have Program and Budget Implications and Require Continued Improvements in Risk Management: GAO-07-708, June 29, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text

Federal Housing Administration: Proposed Legislative Changes Would Affect Borrower Benefits and Risks to the Insurance Funds: GAO-07-1109T, July 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Leveraging Federal Funds for Housing, Community, and Economic Development: GAO-07-768R, May 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

Mortgage Financing: Seller-Funded Down-Payment Assistance Changes the Structure of the Purchase Transaction and Negatively Affects Loan Performance: GAO-07-1033T, June 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Project-Based Rental Assistance: HUD Should Update Its Policies and Procedures to Keep Pace with the Changing Housing Market: GAO-07-290, April 11, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Public Housing: Information on the Financing, Oversight, and Effects of the HOPE VI Program: GAO-07-1025T, June 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Rental Housing: Information on Low-Income Veterans' Housing Conditions and Participation in HUD's Programs: GAO-07-1012, August 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages) Accessible Text

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Income Security

Defined Benefit Pensions: Conflicts of Interest Involving High Risk or Terminated Plans Pose Enforcement Challenges: GAO-07-703, June 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Disability Programs: SSA Has Taken Steps to Address Conflicting Court Decisions, but Needs to Manage Data Better on the Increasing Number of Court Remands: GAO-07-331, April 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Employee Benefits Security Administration: Enforcement Improvements Made but Additional Actions Could Further Enhance Pension Plan Oversight: GAO-07-22, January 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

PBGC's Legal Support: Improvements Needed to Eliminate Confusion and Ensure Provision of Consistent Advice: GAO-07-757R, May 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation: Governance Structure Needs Improvements to Ensure Policy Direction and Oversight: GAO-07-808, July 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Private Pensions: Changes Needed to Provide 401(k) Plan Participants and the Department of Labor Better Information on Fees: GAO-07-21, November 16, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Private Pensions: Increased Reliance on 401(k) Plans Calls for Better Information on Fees: GAO-07-530T, March 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Social Security Administration: Short Time Frame and Workload Challenges Could Affect Timely Implementation of Income-Based Medicare Part B Premiums: GAO-07-228R, November 17, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Social Security Disability Programs: Clearer Guidance Could Help SSA Apply the Medical Improvement Standard More Consistently: GAO-07-8, October 3, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Social Security Disability Programs: Survey of Disability Determination Services Directors: GAO-07-4SP, October 3, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (HTML)

Social Security Reform: Greater Transparency Needed about Potential General Revenue Financing: GAO-07-213, March 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Social Security: Costs Associated with the Administration's Efforts to Promote Program Reforms: GAO-07-621R, August 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Unemployment Insurance: More Guidance and Evaluation of Worker-Profiling Initiative Could Help Improve State Efforts: GAO-07-680, June 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Vocational Rehabilitation: Earnings Increased for Many SSA Beneficiaries after Completing VR Services, but Few Earned Enough to Leave SSA's Disability Rolls: GAO-07-332, March 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text

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Information Management

Bureau of the Public Debt: Areas for Improvement in Information Security Controls: GAO-07-899R, June 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Cybercrime: Public and Private Entities Face Challenges in Addressing Cyber Threats: GAO-07-705, June 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Data Mining: Early Attention to Privacy in Developing a Key DHS Program Could Reduce Risks: GAO-07-293, February 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Federal Research: Policies Guiding the Dissemination of Scientific Research from Selected Agencies Should Be Clarified and Better Communicated: GAO-07-653, May 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 102 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Freedom of Information Act: Processing Trends Show Importance of Improvement Plans: GAO-07-441, March 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 93 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Freedom of Information Act: Processing Trends Show Importance of Improvement Plans: GAO-07-491T, February 14, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text

Health Information Technology: Early Efforts Initiated but Comprehensive Privacy Approach Needed for National Strategy: GAO-07-400T, February 1, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Health Information Technology: Efforts Continue but Comprehensive Privacy Approach Needed for National Strategy: GAO-07-988T, June 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Information Management: The National Archives and Records Administration's Fiscal Year 2007 Expenditure Plan: GAO-07-987, July 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text

Information Security: Agencies Need to Develop and Implement Adequate Policies for Periodic Testing: GAO-07-65, October 20, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: Agencies Report Progress, but Sensitive Data Remain at Risk: GAO-07-935T, June 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text

Information Security: Coordination of Federal Cyber Security Research and Development: GAO-06-811, September 29, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: Despite Reported Progress, Federal Agencies Need to Address Persistent Weaknesses: GAO-07-837, July 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: FBI Needs to Address Weaknesses in Critical Network: GAO-07-368, April 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Needs to Sustain Progress Improving Its Program: GAO-07-351, May 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: Further Efforts Needed to Address Significant Weaknesses at the Internal Revenue Service: GAO-07-364, March 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: Homeland Security Needs to Enhance Effectiveness of Its Program: GAO-07-1003T, June 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Information Security: Homeland Security Needs to Immediately Address Significant Weaknesses in Systems Supporting the US-VISIT Program: GAO-07-870, July 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: Persistent Weaknesses Highlight Need for Further Improvement: GAO-07-751T, April 19, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Information Security: Sustained Management Commitment and Oversight Are Vital to Resolving Long-standing Weaknesses at the Department of Veterans Affairs: GAO-07-1019, September 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: Sustained Progress Needed to Strengthen Controls at the Securities and Exchange Commission: GAO-07-256, March 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Needs to Improve Controls over Key Communication Network: GAO-06-750, August 30, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Security: Veterans Affairs Needs to Address Long-Standing Weaknesses: GAO-07-532T, February 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: DHS Needs to Fully Define and Implement Policies and Procedures for Effectively Managing Investments: GAO-07-424, April 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Technology: DOD Needs to Ensure That Navy Marine Corps Intranet Program Is Meeting Goals and Satisfying Customers: GAO-07-51, December 8, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 114 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Technology: FBI Following a Number of Key Acquisition Practices on New Case Management System but Improvements Still Needed: GAO-07-912, July 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Technology: Further Improvements Needed to identify and Oversee Poorly Planned and Performing Projects: GAO-07-1211T, September 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: Homeland Security Information Network Needs to Be Better Coordinated with Key State and Local Initiatives: GAO-07-822T, May 10, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: Immigration and Customs Enforcement Needs to Fully Address Significant Infrastructure Modernization Program Management Weaknesses: GAO-07-565, April 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Technology: Numerous Federal Networks Used to Support Homeland Security Need to Be Better Coordinated with Key State and Local Information-Sharing Initiatives: GAO-07-455, April 16, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 81 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Technology: Treasury Needs to Strengthen Its Investment Board Operations and Oversight: GAO-07-865, July 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Information Technology: VA and DOD Are Making Progress in Sharing Medical Information, but Are Far from Comprehensive Electronic Medical Records: GAO-07-852T, May 8, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Information Technology: VA and DOD Are Making Progress in Sharing Medical Information, but Remain Far from Having Comprehensive Electronic Medical Records: GAO-07-1108T, July 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text

Managing Sensitive Information: DOJ Needs a More Complete Staffing Strategy for Managing Classified Information and a Set of Internal Controls for Other Sensitive Information: GAO-07-83, October 20, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Personal Information: Data Breaches Are Frequent, but Evidence of Resulting Identity Theft Is Limited; However, the Full Extent Is Unknown: GAO-07-737, June 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text

Privacy: Lessons Learned about Data Breach Notification: GAO-07-657, April 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Social Security Numbers: Federal Actions Could Further Decrease Availability in Public Records, though Other Vulnerabilities Remain: GAO-07-752, June 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Social Security Numbers: Use is Widespread and Protection Could Be Improved: GAO-07-1023T, June 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Telecommunications: FCC Needs to Improve Its Ability to Monitor and Determine the Extent of Competition in Dedicated Access Services: GAO-07-80, November 29, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 82 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Telecommunications: GSA Has Accumulated Adequate Funding for Transition to New Contracts but Needs Cost Estimation Policy: GAO-07-268, February 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

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International Affairs

Afghanistan Drug Control: Despite Improved Efforts, Deteriorating Security Threatens Success of U.S. Goals: GAO-07-78, November 15, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text

Border Security: Fraud Risks Complicate State's Ability to Manage Diversity Visa Program: GAO-07-1174, September 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Combating Terrorism: Law Enforcement Agencies Lack Directives to Assist Foreign Nations to Identify, Disrupt, and Prosecute Terrorists: GAO-07-697, May 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Compact of Free Association: Implementation Activities Have Progressed, but the Marshall Islands Faces Challenges to Achieving Long-Term Compact Goals: GAO-07-1258T, September 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Compact of Free Association: Implementation Activities Have Progressed, but the Marshall Islands Faces Challenges to Achieving Long-Term Compact Goals: GAO-07-1125T, July 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Compact of Free Association: Implementation Activities Have Progressed, but the Marshall Islands Faces Challenges to Achieving Long-Term Compact Goals: GAO-07-1115T, July 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text

Compacts of Free Association: Micronesia and the Marshall Islands Face Challenges in Planning for Sustainability, Measuring Progress, and Ensuring Accountability: GAO-07-163, December 15, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 130 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Compacts of Free Association: Micronesia's and the Marshall Islands' Use of Sector Grants: GAO-07-514R, May 25, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages) Accessible Text

Compacts of Free Association: Trust Funds for Micronesia and the Marshall Islands May Not Provide Sustainable Income: GAO-07-513, June 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 79 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Darfur Crisis: Death Estimates Demonstrates Severity of Crisis, but Their Accuracy and Credibility Could Be Enhanced: GAO-07-24, November 9, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Darfur Crisis: Progress in Aid and Peace Monitoring Threatened by Ongoing Violence and Operational Challenges: GAO-07-9, November 9, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 103 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Department of State Contract for Security Installation at Embassies: GAO-07-34R, November 8, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Ex-Im Bank: The U.S. Export-Import Bank's Financing of Dual-Use Exports: GAO-07-1234R, September 27, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text

Export Controls: Agencies Should Assess Vulnerabilities and Improve Guidance for Protecting Export-Controlled Information at Companies: GAO-07-69, December 5, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Export Controls: Agencies Should Assess Vulnerabilities and Improve Guidance for Protecting Export-Controlled Information at Universities: GAO-07-70, December 5, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Export Controls: Challenges Exist in Enforcement of an Inherently Complex System: GAO-07-265, December 20, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Export Controls: Vulnerabilities and Inefficiencies Undermine System's Ability to Protect U.S. Interests: GAO-07-1135T, July 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

Foreign Assistance: Actions Needed to Better Assess the Impact of Agencies' Marking and Publicizing Efforts: GAO-07-277, March 12, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Foreign Assistance: Enhanced Coordination and Better Methods to Assess the Results of U.S. International Basic Education Efforts Are Needed: GAO-07-523, March 30, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 80 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Foreign Assistance: Recent Improvements Made, but USAID Should Do More to Help Ensure Aid Is Not Provided for Terrorist Activities in West Bank and Gaza: GAO-06-1062R, September 29, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Foreign Assistance: U.S. Agencies Face Challenges to Improving the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Food Aid: GAO-07-616T, March 21, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text

Foreign Assistance: U.S. Assistance to the West Bank and Gaza for Fiscal Years 2005 and 2006: GAO-07-443R, March 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Foreign Assistance: U.S. Democracy Assistance for Cuba Needs Better Management and Oversight: GAO-07-147, November 15, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Foreign Assistance: USAID Signature Tsunami Reconstruction Efforts in Indonesia and Sri Lanka Exceed Initial Cost and Schedule Estimates, and Face Further Risks: GAO-07-357, February 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Foreign Assistance: Various Challenges Impede the Efficiency and Effectiveness of U.S. Food Aid: GAO-07-560, April 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 110 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Foreign Assistance: Various Challenges Limit the Efficiency and Effectiveness of U.S. Food Aid: GAO-07-905T, May 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Global Health: USAID Supported a Wide Range of Child and Maternal Health Activities, but Lacked Detailed Spending Data and a Proven Method for Sharing Best Practices: GAO-07-486, April 20, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Human Trafficking: A Strategic Framework Could Help Enhance the Interagency Collaboration Needed to Effectively Combat Trafficking Crimes: GAO-07-915, July 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Human Trafficking: Monitoring and Evaluation of International Projects Are Limited, but Experts Suggest Improvements: GAO-07-1034, July 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Intellectual Property: Strategy for Targeting Organized Piracy (STOP) Requires Changes for Long-Term Success: GAO-07-74, November 8, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

International Organizations: Assistance Programs Constrained in Burma: GAO-07-457, April 6, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text

International Trade: Customs' Revised Bonding Policy Reduces Risk of Uncollected Duties, but Concerns about Uneven Implementation and Effects Remain: GAO-07-50, October 18, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

International Trade: Persistent Weaknesses in the In-Bond Cargo System Impede Customs and Border Protection's Ability to Address Revenue, Trade, and Security Concerns: GAO-07-561, April 17, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Military Operations: The Department of Defense's Use of Solatia and Condolence Payments in Iraq and Afghanistan: GAO-07-699, May 23, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Millennium Challenge Corporation: Progress and Challenges with Compacts in Africa: GAO-07-1049T, June 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text

Millennium Challenge Corporation: Projected Impact of Vanuatu Compact Is Overstated: GAO-07-1122T, July 26, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Millennium Challenge Corporation: Vanuatu Compact Overstates Projected Program Impact: GAO-07-909, July 11, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Nonproliferation: DOE's International Radiological Threat Reduction Program Needs to Focus Future Efforts on Securing the Highest Priority Radiological Sources: GAO-07-282, January 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 82 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Nuclear Nonproliferation: Focusing on the Highest Priority Radiological Sources Could Improve DOE's Efforts to Secure Sources in Foreign Countries: GAO-07-580T, March 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Nuclear Nonproliferation: Progress Made in Improving Security at Russian Nuclear Sites, but the Long-term Sustainability of U.S.-Funded Security Upgrades Is Uncertain: GAO-07-404, February 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Operation Iraqi Freedom: Preliminary Observations on Iraqi Security Forces' Logistical Capabilities: GAO-07-582T, March 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text

Operation Iraqi Freedom: Preliminary Observations on Iraqi Security Forces' Logistics and Command and Control Capabilities: GAO-07-503R, March 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text

Overseas Presence: State and USAID Should Adopt a Comprehensive Plan to Improve the Consolidation of Overseas Support Services: GAO-06-829, September 8, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Peacekeeping: Observations on Costs, Strengths, and Limitations of U.S. and UN Operations: GAO-07-998T, June 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Rebuilding Iraq--Status of DOD's Reconstruction Program: GAO-07-30R, December 15, 2006; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text

Rebuilding Iraq: Integrated Strategic Plan Needed to Help Restore Iraq's Oil and Electricity Sectors: GAO-07-677, May 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Rebuilding Iraq: Reconstruction Progress Hindered by Contracting, Security, and Capacity Challenges: GAO-07-426T, February 15, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text

Rebuilding Iraq: Serious Challenges Impair Efforts to Restore Iraq's Oil Sector and Enact Hydrocarbon Legislation: GAO-07-1107T, July 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text

Rebuilding Iraq: Status of Competition for Iraq Reconstruction Contracts: GAO-07-40, October 6, 2006; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text

Section 1206 Security Assistance Program--Findings on Criteria, Coordination, and Implementation: GAO-07-416R, February 28, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text

Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: GAO Audit Approach and Findings: GAO-07-385T, January 18, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Government Has Not Met Most Legislative, Security, and Economic Benchmarks: GAO-07-1230T, September 7, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Government Has Not Met Most Legislative, Security, and Economic Benchmarks: GAO-07-1222T, September 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Government Has Not Met Most Legislative, Security, and Economic Benchmarks: GAO-07-1221T, September 5, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text

Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Government Has Not Met Most Legislative, Security, and Economic Benchmarks: GAO-07-1220T, September 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text

Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Government Has Not Met Most Legislative, Security, and Economic Benchmarks: GAO-07-1195, September 4, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 100 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Key Issues for Congressional Oversight: GAO-07-308SP, January 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 120 pages) Accessible Text

Securing, Stabilizing, and Reconstructing Afghanistan: Key Issues for Congressional Oversight: GAO-07-801SP, May 24, 2007; Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text

Stabilizing Iraq: DOD Cannot Ensure That U.S.-Funded Equipment Has Reached Iraqi Security Forces: GAO-07-711, July 31, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)

Stabilizing Iraq: Factors Impeding the Development of Capable Iraqi Security Forces: GAO-07-612T, March 13, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Stabilizing Iraq: Preliminary Observations on Budget and Management Challenges of Iraq's Security Ministries: GAO-07-637T, March 22, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text

Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Coalition Support and International Donor Commitments: GAO-07-827T, May 9, 2007; Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text

Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Conditions in Iraq Are Conducive to Fraud, Waste, and Abuse: GAO-07-525T, April 23, 2007