GAO Reports & Comptroller General Decisions

Rural Economic Development: Collaboration between SBA and USDA Could Be Improved

Defense Infrastructure: NORAD and USNORTHCOM Need to Reevaluate Vulnerabilities Associated with Moving the NORAD Command Center from Cheyenne Mountain to Peterson Air Force Base, and to Acknowledge Acceptance of the Risks

Elections: Federal Program for Certifying Voting Systems Needs to Be Further Defined, Fully Implemented, and Expanded

Mineral Revenues: Data Management Problems and Reliance on Self-Reported Data for Compliance Efforts Put MMS Royalty Collections at Risk

Secure Border Initiative: Observations on Deployment Challenges

B-400345, Frontier Transportation, Inc., September 9, 2008

Highway Public-Private Partnerships: More Rigorous Up-Front Analysis Could Better Secure Potential Benefits and Protect the Public Interest

Oil and Gas Royalties: The Federal System for Collecting Oil and Gas Revenues Needs Comprehensive Reassessment

Grants Management: Attention Needed to Address Undisbursed Balances in Expired Grant Accounts

B-400216, AT&T Government Solutions, Inc., August 28, 2008

B-400198, Sea Box, Inc., August 25, 2008

B-400215, G. Koprowski, August 12, 2008

B-400379, John Gage--Designated Employee Agent, August 4, 2008

B-311245.5, Metro Machine Corporation--Reconsideration and Modification of Recommendation, August 4, 2008

B-400405, Carahsoft Technologies Corporation and Avue Technologies Corporation, August 4, 2008

Military Personnel: Preliminary Observations on DOD's and the Coast Guard's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Programs

Rebuilding Iraq: DOD and State Department Have Improved Oversight and Coordination of Private Security Contractors in Iraq, but Further Actions Are Needed to Sustain Improvements

Financial Management: DOD's Ability to Prevent, Identify, Investigate, and Report on Antideficiency Act Violations

State Department: Comprehensive Strategy Needed to Improve Passport Operations

B-400177; B-400177.2, ECI Defense Group, July 25, 2008

Tax Compliance: Businesses Owe Billions in Federal Payroll Taxes

Agencies Believe Strengthening International Agreements to Improve Collection of Antidumping and Countervailing Duties Would Be Difficult and Ineffective

Aviation Security: Transportation Security Administration Has Strengthened Planning to Guide Investments in Key Aviation Security Programs, but More Work Remains

B-400227, Systems Research and Applications Corporation, July 21, 2008

Hardrock Mining: Information on State Royalties and Trends in Mineral Imports and Exports

Fair Lending: Race and Gender Data Are Limited for Nonmortgage Lending

Highway Safety: Preliminary Observations on Efforts to Implement Changes in the Highway Safety Improvement Program Since SAFETEA-LU

B-400109, Systalex Corporation, July 17, 2008

B-311453; B-311453.2, L-3 Communications EOTech, Inc., July 14, 2008

B-400088; B-400089, Advanced Seal Technology, Inc., July 14, 2008

Initial Results on Availability of Terrorism Insurance in Specific Geographic Markets

Bureau of Justice Statistics Funding to States to Improve Criminal Records

Military Construction: Kaiserslautern Military Community Center Project Continues to Experience Problems

B-298682.3; B-298682.4, Global Solutions Network, Inc., June 23, 2008

B-311314.2, Trammell Crow Company, June 20, 2008

Tax Administration: Data on the Effects of the Economic Stimulus Program on the Internal Revenue Service's Telephone Service and Costs

Homeland Security: The Federal Protective Service Faces Several Challenges That Raise Concerns About Protection of Federal Facilities

Architect of the Capitol: Progress in Improving Energy Efficiency and Options for Decreasing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

B-311344; B-311344.3; B-311344.4; B-311344.6; B-311344.7; B-311344.8; B-311344.10; B-311344.11, The Boeing Company, June 18, 2008

B-311332; B-311332.2, Corcel Corporation, June 13, 2008

B-310780, Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 - Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel, U.S. Department of Justice, June 13, 2008

B-311313, Consolidated Engineering Services, Inc., June 10, 2008

Compact of Free Association: Micronesia Faces Challenges to Achieving Compact Goals

Digital Television Transition: Broadcasters' Transition Status, Low-Power Station Issues, and Information on Consumer Awareness of the DTV Transition

Oil and Gas Royalties: Litigation over Royalty Relief Could Cost the Federal Government Billions of Dollars

B-311383; B-311383.2, SKE International, Inc., June 5, 2008

Combating Terrorism: Guidance for State Department's Antiterrorism Assistance Program Is Limited and State Does Not Systematically Assess Outcomes

Management Report: Improvements Needed in IRS's Internal Controls

Alien Detention Standards: Observations on the Adherence to ICE's Medical Standards in Detention Facilities

Privacy: Agencies Should Ensure That Designated Senior Officials Have Oversight of Key Functions

Prison Construction: Clear Communication on the Accuracy of Cost Estimates and Project Changes is Needed

Veterans' Benefits: Increased Focus on Evaluation and Accountability Would Enhance Training and Performance Management for Claims Processors

Military Personnel: DOD Needs Data to Determine if Active Duty Service Has an Impact on the Ability of Guard and Reservists to Maintain Their Civilian Professional Licenses or Certificates

B-311327, Mark Whetstone-Designated Employee Agent, May 20, 2008

Information Technology: Agriculture Needs to Strengthen Management Practices for Stabilizing and Modernizing Its Farm Program Delivery Systems

Border Security: Summary of Covert Tests and Security Assessments for the Senate Committee on Finance, 2003-2007

DOD Business Systems Modernization: Progress in Establishing Corporate Management Controls Needs to Be Replicated Within Military Departments

Congressional Review Act: Applicability to CMS Letter on State Children's Health Insurance Program

Depot Maintenance: Issues and Options for Reporting on Military Depots

Defense Logistics: Navy Needs to Develop and Implement a Plan to Ensure That Voyage Repairs Are Available to Ships Operating near Guam when Needed

DOD Business Systems Modernization: Military Departments Need to Strengthen Management of Enterprise Architecture Programs

Offshore Marine Aquaculture: Multiple Administrative and Environmental Issues Need to Be Addressed in Establishing a U.S. Regulatory Framework

Human Capital: Corps of Engineers Needs to Update Its Workforce Planning Process to More Effectively Address Its Current and Future Workforce Needs

Medicare: Competitive Bidding for Medical Equipment and Supplies Could Reduce Program Payments, but Adequate Oversight Is Critical

B-311423; B-311423.2; B-311423.3; B-311423.4; B-311423.5, Eastern Medical Equipment, Inc.; Omnicare, Inc.; Dania Medical Equipment & Supplies, Inc.; Chronic Care Pharmaceutical Services, LLC; Wound Management Technologies, Inc., May 1, 2008

Utility Regulation: Opportunities Exist to Improve Oversight

Defense Acquisitions: Results of Annual Assessment of DOD Weapon Programs

Defense Infrastructure: Continued Management Attention Is Needed to Support Installation Facilities and Operations

Human Capital: Workforce Diversity Governmentwide and at the Small Business Administration

Federal Records: Agencies Face Challenges in Managing E-Mail

Humane Methods of Handling and Slaughter: Public Reporting on Violations Can Identify Enforcement Challenges and Enhance Transparency

Combating Terrorism: The United States Lacks Comprehensive Plan to Destroy the Terrorist Threat and Close the Safe Haven in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas

Health-Care-Associated Infections in Hospitals: Leadership Needed from HHS to Prioritize Prevention Practices and Improve Data on These Infections

Highlights of a Forum Convened by the Comptroller General of the United States: Improving the Federal Government's Financial Management Systems

Homeland Defense: Steps Have Been Taken to Improve U.S. Northern Command's Coordination with States and the National Guard Bureau, but Gaps Remain

Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost as of April 15, 2008

2010 Census: Census at Critical Juncture for Implementing Risk Reduction Strategies

Defense Travel System: Overview of Prior Reported Challenges Faced by DOD in Implementation and Utilization

Drinking Water: The District of Columbia and Communities Nationwide Face Serious Challenges in Their Efforts to Safeguard Water Supplies

Defense Management: Observations on DOD's FY 2009 Budget Request for Corrosion Prevention and Control

U.S.-China Trade: USTR's China Compliance Reports and Plans Could Be Improved

Millennium Challenge Corporation: Analysis of Compact Development and Future Obligations and Current Disbursements of Compact Assistance

Force Structure: Restructuring and Rebuilding the Army Will Cost Billions of Dollars for Equipment but the Total Cost Is Uncertain

Employee Security: Implementation of Identification Cards and DOD's Personnel Security Clearance Program Need Improvement

Census 2010: Census at Critical Juncture for Implementing Risk Reduction Strategies

B-310301.5, Re-Engineered Business Solutions, Inc., April 4, 2008

Nuclear Material: Several Potential Options for Dealing with DOE's Depleted Uranium Tails Could Benefit the Government

Global HIV/AIDS: A More Country-Based Approach Could Improve Allocation of PEPFAR Funding

Comments on the Office of Personnel Management's February 20, 2008 Report to Congress Regarding the Retirement Systems Modernization

Defense Space Activities: National Security Space Strategy Needed to Guide Future DOD Space Efforts

B-311143, Harris Enterprises, Inc., March 27, 2008

B-316107, Election Assistance Commission--Availability of Funds for Purchase of Replacement Voting Equipment, March 19, 2008

District of Columbia Public Schools: While Early Reform Efforts Tackle Critical Management Issues, a District-Wide Strategic Education Plan Would Help Guide Long-Term Efforts

Defense Management: Overarching Organizational Framework Could Improve DOD's Management of Energy Reduction Efforts for Military Operations

"The Government Accountability Office (GAO) Act of 2007" (H.R. 3268), and Other GAO Reforms

Internal Revenue Service: Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request and Interim Performance Results of IRS's 2008 Tax Filing Season

Media Ownership: Economic Factors Influence the Number of Media Outlets in Local Markets, While Ownership by Minorities and Women Appears Limited and Is Difficult to Assess

Homeland Security: DHS Improved its Risk-Based Grant Programs' Allocation and Management Methods, But Measuring Programs' Impact on National Capabilities Remains a Challenge

Intellectual Property: Federal Enforcement Has Generally Increased, but Assessing Performance Could Strengthen Law Enforcement Efforts

Joint Strike Fighter: Impact of Recent Decisions on Program Risks