GAO Reports & Comptroller General Decisions

Export Controls: Challenges Exist in Enforcement of an Inherently Complex System

B-298931, ViroMed Laboratories, December 20, 2006

B-307918, NOAA--Reimbursing Mileage for Commuting Expenses for On-Call Emergencies, December 20, 2006

B-308476, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration--Retention of Court-Ordered Restitution, December 20, 2006

Department of Energy: Key Challenges Remain for Developing and Deploying Advanced Energy Technologies to Meet Future Needs

B-298889, U.S. Dynamics Corporation, December 19, 2006

International Energy: International Forums Contribute to Energy Cooperation within Constraints

Federal Law Enforcement: Survey of Federal Civilian Law Enforcement Functions and Authorities

B-299154, Palmetto GBA, LLC, December 19, 2006

Response to a Posthearing Question Related to GAO's November 16, 2006 Testimony on the Defense Travel System

Military Operations: High-Level DOD Action Needed to Address Long-standing Problems with Management and Oversight of Contractors Supporting Deployed Forces

B-298443.4, Partnership for Response and Recovery, December 18, 2006

National Flood Insurance Program: New Processes Aided Hurricane Katrina Claims Handling, but FEMA's Oversight Should Be Improved

Defense Infrastructure: Continuing Challenges in Managing DOD Lodging Programs as Army Moves to Privatize Its Program

B-298831, AllWorld Language Consultants, Inc., December 14, 2006

B-298883; B-298883.2, Management Solutions, L.C. d/b/a EssTech Engineering, December 13, 2006

U.S. Insular Areas: Economic, Fiscal, and Financial Accountability Challenges

B-298881, Spacesaver Storage Systems, Inc., December 11, 2006

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

Information Technology: DOD Needs to Ensure That Navy Marine Corps Intranet Program Is Meeting Goals and Satisfying Customers

B-298751, Philadelphia Produce Market Wholesalers, LLC, December 8, 2006

No Child Left Behind Act: Education's Data Improvement Efforts Could Strengthen the Basis for Distributing Title III Funds

B-298734; B-298734.2, Leader Communications Inc., December 7, 2006

Childhood Obesity: Factors Affecting Physical Activity

Export Controls: Agencies Should Assess Vulnerabilities and Improve Guidance for Protecting Export-Controlled Information at Universities

Postsecondary Education: Multiple Tax Preferences and Title IV Student Aid Programs Create a Complex Education Financing Environment

Energy Employees Compensation: GAO's Prior Work Has Identified Needed Improvements in Various Aspects of the Program

Export Controls: Agencies Should Assess Vulnerabilities and Improve Guidance for Protecting Export-Controlled Information at Companies

Improper Payments: Incomplete Reporting under the Improper Payments Information Act Masks the Extent of the Problem

Financial Literacy and Education Commission: Further Progress Needed to Ensure an Effective National Strategy

B-298730, ALATEC Inc., December 4, 2006

B-298761; B-298761.2, BST Systems, Inc., December 1, 2006

B-298888, World Wide Technology, Inc., December 1, 2006

B-298859, Squires Timber Company, December 1, 2006

Medicare: Payment for Ambulatory Surgical Centers Should Be Based on the Hospital Outpatient Payment System

Defense Acquisitions: Challenges Remain in Developing Capabilities for Naval Surface Fire Support

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

Credit Unions: Greater Transparency Needed on Who Credit Unions Serve and on Senior Executive Compensation Arrangements

Depot Maintenance: Actions Needed to Provide More Consistent Funding Allocation Data to Congress

Foreign Physicians: Data on Use of J-1 Visa Waivers Needed to Better Address Physician Shortages

Telecommunications: FCC Needs to Improve Its Ability to Monitor and Determine the Extent of Competition in Dedicated Access Services

B-298720; B-298720.2, Midland Supply, Inc., November 29, 2006

B-298099.4; B-298099.5, Overlook Systems Technologies, Inc., November 28, 2006

B-298698; B-298698.2, General Electrodynamics Corporation, November 27, 2006

National Transportation Safety Board: Progress Made, Yet Management Practices, Investigation Priorities, and Training Center Use Should Be Improved

B-298626, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, November 21, 2006

Suggested Areas for Oversight for the 110th Congress

Space Acquisitions: DOD Needs to Take More Action to Address Unrealistic Initial Cost Estimates of Space Systems

Social Security Administration: Short Time Frame and Workload Challenges Could Affect Timely Implementation of Income-Based Medicare Part B Premiums

Defense Business Transformation: A Comprehensive Plan, Integrated Efforts, and Sustained Leadership Are Needed to Assure Success

B-298694; B-298694.2; B-298694.3, Kellogg Brown & Root Services, Inc., November 16, 2006

Prescription Drugs: Improvements Needed in FDA's Oversight of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising

Capitol Power Plant Utility Tunnels

President's Management Agenda: Review of OMB's Improved Financial Performance Scorecard Process

United Nations: Renovation Planning Follows Industry Practices, but Procurement and Oversight Could Present Challenges

Private Pensions: Changes Needed to Provide 401(k) Plan Participants and the Department of Labor Better Information on Fees

Defense Travel System: Estimated Savings Are Questionable and Improvements Are Needed to Ensure Functionality and Increase Utilization

Federal Information Collection: A Reexamination of the Portfolio of Major Federal Household Surveys Is Needed

B-298380.3, Avue Technologies Corp., Carahsoft Technology Corp., November 15, 2006

Afghanistan Drug Control: Despite Improved Efforts, Deteriorating Security Threatens Success of U.S. Goals

Capitol Visitor Center: Update on Status of Project's Schedule and Cost As of November 15, 2006

USDA Conservation Programs: Stakeholder Views on Participation and Coordination to Benefit Threatened and Endangered Species and Their Habitats

GAO Performance and Accountability Report Fiscal Year 2006

Internal Revenue Service: Procedural Changes Could Enhance Tax Collections

Foreign Assistance: U.S. Democracy Assistance for Cuba Needs Better Management and Oversight

B-298627, eFedBudget Corporation, November 15, 2006

B-298697, HoveCo, November 14, 2006

Company Formations: Minimal Ownership Information Is Collected and Available

Improper Payments: Agencies' Fiscal Year 2005 Reporting under the Improper Payments Information Act Remains Incomplete

End-Stage Renal Disease: Bundling Medicare's Payment for Drugs with Payment for All ESRD Services Would Promote Efficiency and Clinical Flexibility

Global War On Terrorism: Fiscal Year 2006 Obligation Rates Are Within Funding Levels and Significant Multiyear Procurement Funds Will Likely Remain Available for Use in Fiscal Year 2007

Prevalence of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking

B-307767, Department of Interior--Royalty-in-Kind Oil and Gas Preferences, November 13, 2006

Darfur Crisis: Progress in Aid and Peace Monitoring Threatened by Ongoing Violence and Operational Challenges

Immigration Benefits: Fifteenth Report Required by the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act of 1998

Financial Audit: IRS's Fiscal Years 2006 and 2005 Financial Statements

Freight Railroads: Highlights of GAO Report on Freight Rail Industry Performance, Competition, and Capacity

Intellectual Property: Strategy for Targeting Organized Piracy (STOP) Requires Changes for Long-Term Success

State Department Contract for Security Installation at Embassies Awarded to 8(a) Joint Venture

Department of State Contract for Security Installation at Embassies

B-298767, Omega Systems, Inc., November 6, 2006

Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures: Federal Unemployment Taxes

Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures: Highway Trust Fund Excise Taxes

Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures: Airport and Airway Trust Fund Excise Taxes

B-298533, Celadon Laboratories, Inc., November 1, 2006

B-298609, Miramar Construction, Inc., October 31, 2006

Military Personnel: Reserve Components Need Guidance to Accurately and Consistently Account for Volunteers on Active Duty for Operational Support

B-298576, Singleton Enterprises, October 30, 2006

B-298543.2, Maden Technologies, October 30, 2006

B-298583; B-298583.2, SunEdison, LLC, October 30, 2006

Immigration Benefits: Additional Efforts Needed to Help Ensure Alien Files Are Located when Needed

B-298568, Brian X. Scott, October 26, 2006

B-298249.6, B-298249.7, B-298249.8, B-298249.9, B-298249.10, B-298249.11, B-298249.12, B-298249.13, B-298249.14, B-298249.15, B-298249.16, B-298249.17, B-298249.18, B-298249.19, B-298249.20, Multimax, Inc.; NCI Information Systems, Inc.; BAE Systems Information Technology LLC; Northrop Grumman Information Technology, Inc.; Pragmatics, Inc., October 24, 2006

B-296946.7, University of Dayton Research Institute--Costs, October 23, 2006

Homeland Security: Opportunities Exist to Enhance Collaboration at 24/7 Operations Centers Staffed by Multiple DHS Agencies

Information Security: Agencies Need to Develop and Implement Adequate Policies for Periodic Testing

Commercial Space Launches: FAA Needs Continued Planning and Monitoring to Oversee the Safety of the Emerging Space Tourism Industry

Managing Sensitive Information: DOJ Needs a More Complete Staffing Strategy for Managing Classified Information and a Set of Internal Controls for Other Sensitive Information

Small Business Innovation Research: Agencies Need to Strengthen Efforts to Improve the Completeness, Consistency, and Accuracy of Awards Data

B-308128, Abstinence Education: Applicability of Section 317P of the Public Health Service Act, October 18, 2006