GAO Reports & Comptroller General Decisions

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

Low-Level Radioactive Waste: Status of Disposal Availability in the United States and Other Countries

B-310725, National Science Foundation--Disposition of False Claims Act Recoveries, May 20, 2008

B-311242, Division Laundry and Cleaners, Inc., May 19, 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

B-311241; B-311241.2, Carahsoft Technology Corporation; Allied Technology Group, May 16, 2008

B-311245.2; B-311245.4, MCT JV, May 16, 2008

B-311235, United Way of the National Capital Area, May 16, 2008

Environmental Satellites: Polar-orbiting Satellite Acquisition Faces Delays; Decisions Needed on Whether and How to Ensure Climate Data Continuity

B-310340.3; B-310340.4, McGoldrick Construction Services Corporation, May 16, 2008

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

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Federal Actions Needed to Ensure Safety and Expand Their Potential Uses within the National Airspace System

Financial Audit: Congressional Award Foundation's Fiscal Years 2007 and 2006 Financial Statements

Workforce Development: Community Colleges and One-Stop Centers Collaborate to Meet 21st Century Workforce Needs

Medical Devices: FDA Faces Challenges in Conducting Inspections of Foreign Manufacturing Establishments

Information Management: Challenges in Implementing an Electronic Records Archive

U.S. Department of Agriculture: Management of Civil Rights Efforts Continues to Be Deficient Despite Years of Attention

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

B-311200; B-311200.2, Joint Venture Penauille/BMAR & Associates, LLC, May 12, 2008

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

Nursing Homes: Federal Monitoring Surveys Demonstrate Continued Understatement of Serious Care Problems and CMS Oversight Weaknesses

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

Physical Infrastructure: Challenges and Investment Options for the Nation's Infrastructure

Human Capital: Transforming Federal Recruiting and Hiring Efforts

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-311247, Lisa Hartman-Designated Employee Agent, May 6, 2008

Employment Verification: Challenges Exist in Implementing a Mandatory Electronic Employment Verification System

Aviation and the Environment: NextGen and Research and Development Are Keys to Reducing Emissions and Their Impact on Health and Climate

Utility Regulation: Opportunities Exist to Improve Oversight

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

U.S. Capitol Police: Status of Efforts to Address Prior GAO Recommendations on Administrative and Management Operations

Economic and Other Implications of Switching from Coal to Natural Gas at the Capitol Power Plant and at Electricity-Generating Units Nationwide

Higher Education: Multiple Higher Education Tax Incentives Create Opportunities for Taxpayers to Make Costly Mistakes

VA and DOD Health Care: Progress Made on Implementation of 2003 President's Task Force Recommendations on Collaboration and Coordination, but More Remains to Be Done

Older Workers: Federal Agencies Face Challenges, but Have Opportunities to Hire and Retain Experienced Employees

Military Transformation: DOD Needs to Strengthen Implementation of Its Global Strike Concept and Provide a Comprehensive Investment Approach for Acquiring Needed Capabilities

Defense Acquisitions: Results of Annual Assessment of DOD Weapon Programs

Toxic Chemicals: EPA's New Assessment Process Will Increase Challenges EPA Faces in Evaluating and Regulating Chemicals

B-310828.2, Burns and Roe Services Corporation--Costs, April 28, 2008

Defense Transportation: DOD Should Ensure that the Final Size and Mix of Airlift Force Study Plan Includes Sufficient Detail to Meet the Terms of the Law and Inform Decision Makers

Food and Drug Administration: Agency Complied with Statutory Requirement to Reexamine Condom Labels

B-311137, National Conference Services, Inc. and Direct Marketing Productions, Inc. d/b/a Technology Forums, Inc., April 25, 2008

Highways and Environment: Transportation Agencies Are Acting to Involve Others in Planning and Environmental Decisions

Supply Chain Security: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Has Enhanced Its Partnership with Import Trade Sectors, but Challenges Remain in Verifying Security Practices

Traffic Safety: Improved Reporting and Performance Measures Would Enhance Evaluation of High-Visibility Campaigns

Space Acquisitions: DOD Is Making Progress to Rapidly Deliver Low Cost Space Capabilities, but Challenges Remain

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

Residential Facilities: State and Federal Oversight Gaps May Increase Risk to Youth Well-Being

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: Improving the Cost-Effectiveness of Filling the Reserve

International Boundary and Water Commission: Two Alternatives for Improving Wastewater Treatment at the United States-Mexico Border

Federal Records: Agencies Face Challenges in Managing E-Mail

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

National Transportation Safety Board: Progress Made in Management Practices, Investigation Priorities, Training Center Use, and Information Security, But These Areas Continue to Need Improvement

Abstinence Education: Assessing the Accuracy and Effectiveness of Federally Funded Programs

B-311343, Singleton Enterprises- GMT Mechanical, A Joint Venture, April 23, 2008

Drug Safety: Preliminary Findings Suggest Recent FDA Initiatives Have Potential, but Do Not Fully Address Weaknesses in Its Foreign Drug Inspection Program

Employment and Training: Most One-Stop Career Centers Are Taking Multiple Actions to Link Employers and Older Workers

B-311070; B-311070.2, North Shore Medical Labs, Inc.; Advanced BioMedical Laboratories, LLC, April 21, 2008

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

B-316048, Applicability of the Congressional Review Act to Letter on State Children's Health Insurance Program, April 17, 2008

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

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

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

Internal Revenue Service: Assessment of the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request

Homeland Security: Enhanced National Guard Readiness for Civil Support Missions May Depend on DOD's Implementation of the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act

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

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

Transportation Security: Efforts to Strengthen Aviation and Surface Transportation Security Continue to Progress, but More Work Remains

Highlights of a Forum Convened by the Comptroller General of the United States: Strengthening the Use of Risk Management Principles in Homeland Security

2010 Census: Bureau Needs to Specify How It Will Assess Coverage Follow-up Techniques and When It Will Produce Coverage Measurement Results

B-310737.3; B-310737.4; B-310737.5, Native American Industrial Distributors, Inc., April 15, 2008

B-311234.2, Clark E. Myatt, Agency Tender Official, April 15, 2008

B-311266, Gloria Kortum--Designated Employee Agent, April 15, 2008

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

Defense Acquisitions: 2009 Review of Future Combat System Is Critical to Program's Direction

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

Mine Safety: Additional Guidance and Oversight of Mines' Emergency Response Plans Would Improve the Safety of Underground Coal Miners

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

Value-Added Taxes: Lessons Learned from Other Countries on Compliance Risks, Administrative Costs, Compliance Burden, and Transition

B-311141, In and Out Valet Co., April 3, 2008

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

Human Capital: Diversity in the Federal SES and Senior Levels of the U.S. Postal Service and Processes for Selecting New Executives

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

Defense Critical Infrastructure: DOD's Risk Analysis of Its Critical Infrastructure Omits Highly Sensitive Assets

Federal Advisory Committee Act: Issues Related to the Independence and Balance of Advisory Committees

Internal Control: Improvements Needed in SEC's Accounting and Financial Reporting Process

Defense Acquisitions: Assessment of Progress Made on Block 2006 Missile Defense Capabilities and Oversight

Military Personnel: Better Debt Management Procedures and Resolution of Stipend Recoupment Issues Are Needed for Improved Collection of Medical Education Debts