Recently Issued Products
Recently released reports and testimonies are listed below. Our congressional requesters may hold reports up to 30 days before making them publicly available, so some may have earlier issue dates.
Reports & Testimonies
December 01, 2010
- Information Technology: Veterans Affairs Can Further Improve Its Development Process for Its New Education Benefits System
- GAO-11-115, December 01, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 75 pages)
- NASA: Issues Implementing the NASA Authorization Act of 2010
- GAO-11-216T, December 01, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages)
- Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation: Improvements Needed to Strengthen Governance Structure and Strategic Management
- GAO-11-182T, December 01, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages)
- Personnel Security Clearances: Overall Progress Has Been Made to Reform the Governmentwide Security Clearance Process
- GAO-11-232T, December 01, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages)
- DOD Components Are Not Sending Required Information on Contract Awards to the Office of Public Affairs
- GAO-11-122R, November 30, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 5 pages)
- Management Report: Opportunities for Improvements in FDIC's Internal Controls and Accounting Procedures
- GAO-11-23R, November 30, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages)
- Integration of Current Implementation Efforts with Long-term Planning for the Next Generation Air Transportation System
- GAO-11-132R, November 22, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages)
- Personnel Security Clearances: Progress Has Been Made to Improve Timeliness but Continued Oversight Is Needed to Sustain Momentum
- GAO-11-65, November 19, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages)
November 30, 2010
- Information Security: Federal Agencies Have Taken Steps to Secure Wireless Networks, but Further Actions Can Mitigate Risk
- GAO-11-43, November 30, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages)
- Information Security: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Needs to Mitigate Control Weaknesses
- GAO-11-29, November 30, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages)
- Oral Health: Efforts Under Way to Improve Children's Access to Dental Services, but Sustained Attention Needed to Address Ongoing Concerns
- GAO-11-96, November 30, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 83 pages)
- Public Transportation: Transit Agencies' Actions to Address Increased Ridership Demand and Options to Help Meet Future Demand
- GAO-11-94, November 30, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages)
- Sudan Divestment: U.S. Investors Sold Assets but Could Benefit from Additional Information about Companies' Ties to Sudan
- GAO-11-245T, November 30, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages)
- Telecommunications: Improved Management Can Enhance FCC Decision Making for the Universal Service Fund Low-Income Program
- GAO-11-11, October 28, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages)
- Moving Illegal Proceeds: Challenges Exist in the Federal Government's Effort to Stem Cross-Border Currency Smuggling
- GAO-11-73, October 25, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 75 pages)
November 29, 2010
- Energy-Water Nexus: A Better and Coordinated Understanding of Water Resources Could Help Mitigate the Impacts of Potential Oil Shale Development
- GAO-11-35, October 29, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 75 pages)
- Federal Oil and Gas Leases: Opportunities Exist to Capture Vented and Flared Natural Gas, Which Would Increase Royalty Payments and Reduce Greenhouse Gases
- GAO-11-34, October 29, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages)
- Forest Service Research and Development: Improvements in Delivery of Research Results Can Help Ensure That Benefits of Research Are Realized
- GAO-11-12, October 29, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages)
November 23, 2010
- Information Technology: HUD Needs to Better Define Commitments and Disclose Risks for Modernization Projects in Future Expenditure Plans
- GAO-11-72, November 23, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages)
November 22, 2010
- NASA: Medium Launch Transition Strategy Leverages Ongoing Investments but Is Not Without Risk
- GAO-11-107, November 22, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages)
- Maritime Security: Responses to Questions for the Record
- GAO-11-140R, October 22, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages)
November 19, 2010
- Nuclear Weapons: National Nuclear Security Administration's Plans for Its Uranium Processing Facility Should Better Reflect Funding Estimates and Technology Readiness
- GAO-11-103, November 19, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages)
November 18, 2010
- Defense Logistics: Additional Oversight and Reporting for the Army Logistics Modernization Program Are Needed
- GAO-11-139, November 18, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages)
- District of Columbia Public Education: Agencies Have Enhanced Internal Controls Over Federal Payments for School Improvement, But More Consistent Monitoring Needed
- GAO-11-16, November 18, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages)
- Military and Veterans Disability System: Preliminary Observations on Evaluation and Planned Expansion of DOD/VA Pilot
- GAO-11-191T, November 18, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages)
Recently released reports and testimonies are listed below. Our congressional requesters may hold reports up to 30 days before making them publicly available, so some may have earlier issue dates.
Reports & Testimonies
December 01, 2010
- Information Technology: Veterans Affairs Can Further Improve Its Development Process for Its New Education Benefits System
- GAO-11-115, December 01, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 75 pages)
- NASA: Issues Implementing the NASA Authorization Act of 2010
- GAO-11-216T, December 01, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages)
- Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation: Improvements Needed to Strengthen Governance Structure and Strategic Management
- GAO-11-182T, December 01, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages)
- Personnel Security Clearances: Overall Progress Has Been Made to Reform the Governmentwide Security Clearance Process
- GAO-11-232T, December 01, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages)
- DOD Components Are Not Sending Required Information on Contract Awards to the Office of Public Affairs
- GAO-11-122R, November 30, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 5 pages)
- Management Report: Opportunities for Improvements in FDIC's Internal Controls and Accounting Procedures
- GAO-11-23R, November 30, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages)
- Integration of Current Implementation Efforts with Long-term Planning for the Next Generation Air Transportation System
- GAO-11-132R, November 22, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages)
- Personnel Security Clearances: Progress Has Been Made to Improve Timeliness but Continued Oversight Is Needed to Sustain Momentum
- GAO-11-65, November 19, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages)
November 30, 2010
- Information Security: Federal Agencies Have Taken Steps to Secure Wireless Networks, but Further Actions Can Mitigate Risk
- GAO-11-43, November 30, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages)
- Information Security: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Needs to Mitigate Control Weaknesses
- GAO-11-29, November 30, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages)
- Oral Health: Efforts Under Way to Improve Children's Access to Dental Services, but Sustained Attention Needed to Address Ongoing Concerns
- GAO-11-96, November 30, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 83 pages)
- Public Transportation: Transit Agencies' Actions to Address Increased Ridership Demand and Options to Help Meet Future Demand
- GAO-11-94, November 30, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages)
- Sudan Divestment: U.S. Investors Sold Assets but Could Benefit from Additional Information about Companies' Ties to Sudan
- GAO-11-245T, November 30, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages)
- Telecommunications: Improved Management Can Enhance FCC Decision Making for the Universal Service Fund Low-Income Program
- GAO-11-11, October 28, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages)
- Moving Illegal Proceeds: Challenges Exist in the Federal Government's Effort to Stem Cross-Border Currency Smuggling
- GAO-11-73, October 25, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 75 pages)
November 29, 2010
- Energy-Water Nexus: A Better and Coordinated Understanding of Water Resources Could Help Mitigate the Impacts of Potential Oil Shale Development
- GAO-11-35, October 29, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 75 pages)
- Federal Oil and Gas Leases: Opportunities Exist to Capture Vented and Flared Natural Gas, Which Would Increase Royalty Payments and Reduce Greenhouse Gases
- GAO-11-34, October 29, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 pages)
- Forest Service Research and Development: Improvements in Delivery of Research Results Can Help Ensure That Benefits of Research Are Realized
- GAO-11-12, October 29, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 68 pages)
November 23, 2010
- Information Technology: HUD Needs to Better Define Commitments and Disclose Risks for Modernization Projects in Future Expenditure Plans
- GAO-11-72, November 23, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 76 pages)
November 22, 2010
- NASA: Medium Launch Transition Strategy Leverages Ongoing Investments but Is Not Without Risk
- GAO-11-107, November 22, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages)
- Maritime Security: Responses to Questions for the Record
- GAO-11-140R, October 22, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages)
November 19, 2010
- Nuclear Weapons: National Nuclear Security Administration's Plans for Its Uranium Processing Facility Should Better Reflect Funding Estimates and Technology Readiness
- GAO-11-103, November 19, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages)
November 18, 2010
- Defense Logistics: Additional Oversight and Reporting for the Army Logistics Modernization Program Are Needed
- GAO-11-139, November 18, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages)
- District of Columbia Public Education: Agencies Have Enhanced Internal Controls Over Federal Payments for School Improvement, But More Consistent Monitoring Needed
- GAO-11-16, November 18, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages)
- Military and Veterans Disability System: Preliminary Observations on Evaluation and Planned Expansion of DOD/VA Pilot
- GAO-11-191T, November 18, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages)
The Comptroller General, the head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), issues decisions in various areas of federal law. These decisions are prepared by GAO's Office of General Counsel, and are identified by a numbering system beginning with B-(number); each decision carries its own B-number and date.
Latest Legal Decisions & Opinions
November 26, 2010
- DRS ICAS, LLC
- B-401852.4, B-401852.5, September 08, 2010
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 22 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- Marine Hydraulics International, Inc.
- B-403386, B-403386.2, November 03, 2010
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- ARINC Engineering Services, LLC
- B-403471.2, November 05, 2010
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- Bestcare, Inc.
- B-403585, November 23, 2010
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- Triad Logistics Services Corporation
- B-403726, November 24, 2010
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 3 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
November 24, 2010
- GAO Bid Protest Annual Report to the Congress for Fiscal Year 2010
- GAO-11-211SP, November 23, 2010
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 19 pages)
November 23, 2010
- Glenn Defense Marine-Asia PTE, Ltd.
- B-402687.4, B-402687.5, November 19, 2010
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- Carothers Construction, Inc.
- B-403382, October 28, 2010
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- California Industrial Facilities Resources, Inc., d/b/a CAMSS Shelters
- B-403421, B-403421.2, B-403766, B-403788, November 05, 2010
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- U.S. Electrodynamics, Inc.
- B-403516, B-403516.2, November 12, 2010
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
November 22, 2010
- Reliable Builders, Inc.
- B-402652, B-402652.3, June 28, 2010
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- AIC International, Inc.
- B-402652.2, June 28, 2010
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- WorldLink Aviation, LLC
- B-403289.2, October 27, 2010
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
- B-403471, B-403471.3, November 05, 2010
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- Missouri Machinery & Engineering Company
- B-403561, November 18, 2010
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
November 19, 2010
- McKean Defense Group--Information Technology, LLC
- B-401702.2, January 11, 2010
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Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- Basic Commerce and Industries, Inc.--Costs
- B-401702.3, February 22, 2010
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Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- Patry Family Realty, Inc.
- B-402296.7, B-402296.9, October 07, 2010
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Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
November 17, 2010
- Denali Commission--Transfer of Funds Made Available through the Federal Transit Administration's Appropriations
- B-319189, November 12, 2010
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Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation--Availability of Trust Fund's Interest and Earnings
- B-320543, November 12, 2010
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
Presentations and Testimonies from Acting Comptroller General Gene L. Dodaro
Latest Comptroller General Presentations
December 01, 2010
- Acquisition Reform Challenges Facing Government
- Integrated Program Management 2010 Conference in Bethesda, MD
- GAO-11-209CG, November 08, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 20 pages)
August 25, 2010
- Challenges Facing Government and the Contracting Community
- National Association of State Procurement Officials at its 2010 Annual Conference
- GAO-10-1021CG, August 23, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 23 pages)
- Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
- The National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers
- GAO-10-954CG, August 10, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 45 pages)
August 18, 2010
- Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
- AICPA National Governmental Accounting and Auditing Update Conference
- GAO-10-955CG, August 16, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 45 pages)
July 20, 2010
- Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
- Association of Government Accountants 59th Professional Development Conference and Exposition in Orlando, Florida
- GAO-10-891CG, July 12, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 43 pages)
June 21, 2010
- Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
- NSAA Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona
- GAO-10-866CG, June 16, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 44 pages)
May 25, 2010
- Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
- 18th Biennial Forum of Government Auditors in San Antonio, Texas
- GAO-10-752CG, May 19, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 44 pages)
- Key Trends and Challenges for the Audit Community
- ALGA Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas
- GAO-10-749CG, May 18, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 43 pages)
May 13, 2010
- Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment
- Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity & Efficiency in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- GAO-10-709CG, May 05, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 30 pages)
April 28, 2010
- Oversight and Accountability in a Time of Fiscal Stress
- Association of Government Accountants in Dallas, Texas
- GAO-10-653CG, April 23, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 32 pages)
- Leadership Challenges Given Today's Fiscal Realities
- Association of Government Accountants in Washington, DC
- GAO-10-652CG, April 19, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 31 pages)
April 15, 2010
- Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office before the Senate Committee on Appropriations: Legislative Branch Subcommittee
- GAO-10-574T, April 15, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 13 pages)
April 14, 2010
- U.S. Government Financial Statements: Fiscal Year 2009 Audit Highlights Financial Management Challenges and Unsustainable Long-Term Fiscal Path before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Government Management, Organization, and Procurement Subcommittee
- GAO-10-483T, April 14, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 28 pages)
March 25, 2010
- Troubled Asset Relief Program: Home Affordable Modification Program Continues to Face Implementation Challenges before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- GAO-10-556T, March 25, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 25 pages)
March 17, 2010
- Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office before the House Committee on Appropriations: Legislative Branch Subcommittee
- GAO-10-451T, March 17, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 12 pages)
January 08, 2010
- Maximizing DOD's Potential to Face New Fiscal Challenges and Strengthen Interagency Partnerships
- National Defense University in Washington D.C.
- GAO-10-359CG, January 06, 2010
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View Presentation (PDF, 23 pages)
November 19, 2009
- Recovery Act: Recipient Reported Jobs Data Provide Some Insight into Use of Recovery Act Funding, but Data Quality and Reporting Issues Need Attention before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- GAO-10-224T, November 19, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 17 pages)
October 22, 2009
- Maximizing DOD's Untapped Potential to Improve Business Performance
- Department of Defense Performance Breakthrough Convention in Lansdowne, Virginia
- GAO-10-184CG, October 14, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 20 pages)
October 15, 2009
- Troubled Asset Relief Program: GAO's Oversight Role
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Arlington, VA,
- GAO-10-150CG, October 01, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 21 pages)
October 14, 2009
- The Role of the U.S. Government Accountability Office
- House Democracy Partnership, Members of Parliament from Georgia, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Mongolia
- GAO-10-111CG, October 02, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 27 pages)
September 24, 2009
- Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- GAO-09-1048T, September 24, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 16 pages)
August 20, 2009
- Ensuring Accountability In a Time of Financial and Fiscal Stress
- National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers, and Treasurers
- GAO-09-952CG, August 17, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 27 pages)
- Ensuring Accountability In a Time of Financial and Fiscal Stress
- American Institute of CPAs in Washington, D.C.
- GAO-09-930CG, August 10, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 29 pages)
July 08, 2009
- Fiscal Year 2008 U.S. Government Financial Statements: Federal Government Faces New and Continuing Financial Management and Fiscal Challenges before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Government Management, Organization, and Procurement Subcommittee
- GAO-09-805T, July 08, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 34 pages)
- Recovery Act: States' and Localities' Current and Planned Uses of Funds While Facing Fiscal Stresses before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- GAO-09-831T, July 08, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 52 pages)