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Decisions of the Comptroller General of the United States

Book - 1994

Contains a selection of major decisions of the GAO. A digest of all decisions has been issued since Oct. 1989 as: United...

Cleaning up the environment : progress achieved but major unresolved issues remain : report to the Congress

Book - 1982

Volume 2 contains case studies of environmental programs in Cleveland, Dallas, and New York.

Status of open recommendations [electronic resource]

Periodical -

"Annual report to the Chairs, House and Senate Committees on Appropriations."

GAO documents.

Periodical - 1988

Catalog of reports, decisions and opinions, testimonies and speeches.

GAO annual report

Periodical - 1983

B-2 costs [microform]

Microform - 1993

B-2 facilities [microform]

Microform - 1993

Naval aviation [microform]

Microform - 1993

Employee leave [microform]

Microform - 1993

ERMC follow-up [microform]

Microform - 1993

Management reform [microform]

Microform - 1994

Responses to recommendations contained in the National Performance Review's From red tape to results: creating a governm...

Electronic imaging [microform]

Microform - 1994

Response to request for opinion on whether electronic images constitute agency records.

Health reports [microform]

Microform - 1992

Justice issues

Book - 1992

Investment

Book - 1992

The public service

Book - 1993

Health care reform

Book - 1993

Commerce issues

Book - 1993

Energy issues

Book - 1993

Labor issues

Book - 1992

Transportation issues

Book - 1993

Budget issues

Book - 1992

Tax exempt [microform]

Microform - 1995

CSRS funding [microform]

Microform - 1995

Military bases [microform]

Microform - 1996

VA savings options [microform]

Periodical - 1995

Federal Offenders [electronic resource] : trends in Community Supervision : report to congressional committees

Internet Resource - 1997

The United States General Accounting Office presents the full text of a report entitled "Federal Offenders: Trends in Co...

Medicare [microform]

Microform - 1997

IRS management [microform]

Microform - 1997

[Comments of report on implementation of the metric system] [microform].

Microform - 1979

Discusses the conclusions of the report entitled: Getting a better understanding of the metric system--implications if a...

Military transformation [electronic resource] : Navy efforts should be more integrated and focused : report to congressional committees

Internet Resource - 2001

"Transforming an organization with the history and size of the Navy and with a force structure that has longevity and la...

Elections [electronic resource] : status and use of federal voting equipment standards : report to congressional requesters

Internet Resource - 2001

"Elections: Status and Use of Federal Voting Equipment Standards" is an October 2001 report of the U.S. General Accounti...

Elections [electronic resource] : perspectives on activities and challenges across the nation : report to congressional requesters

Internet Resource - 2001

"Elections: Perspectives on Activities and Challenges Across the Nation" is an October 2001 report of the U.S. General A...

Elections [electronic resource] : a framework for evaluating reform proposals

Internet Resource - 2001

"Elections: A Framework for Evaluating Reform Proposals" is an October 2001 report of the U.S. General Accounting Office...

Space transportation [electronic resource] : challenges facing NASA's space launch initiative : report to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Committee on Science, House of Representatives.

Internet Resource - 2002

In 2001, NASA began the space launch initiative to develop a new generation of space transportation vehicles. Before re...

Environmental protection [electronic resource] : issues raised by the reorganization of EPA's ombudsman function.

Internet Resource - 2002

This report provides information on (1) the current status of EPA's reorganization of the ombudsman function and (2) iss...

September 11 [electronic resource] : more effective collaboration could enhance charitable organizations' contributions in disasters : report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate.

Internet Resource - 2002

Finds that, despite difficult circumstances, charitable aid made a major contribution to the response to the September 1...

Aviation security [electronic resource] : vulnerabilities and potential improvements for the air cargo system : report to congressional requesters.

Internet Resource - 2002

Finds that there are vulnerabilities in the security procedures of some air carriers and freight forwarders, and in poss...

GAO's congressional protocols [electronic resource] : addendum 1.

Internet Resource - 2002

Includes modifications to GAO's congressional protocols (GAO-01-145G).

Review of the estimates for the impact of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on New York tax revenues [electronic resource].

Internet Resource - 2002

Reviews estimates of tax revenue losses from the September 11 terrorist attacks, done by the New York City Office of Man...

Information management [electronic resource] : challenges in managing and preserving electronic records.

Internet Resource - 2002

A report on the challenges associated with the National Archives and Records Administration's (NARA) efforts to respond ...

Political organizations [electronic resource] : data disclosure and IRS's oversight of organizations should be improved.

Internet Resource - 2002

Attempts to determine the extent to which IRS discloses to the public in an accessible manner the data that Section 527 ...

International trade [electronic resource] : federal action needed to help small businesses address foreign patent challenges.

Internet Resource - 2002

Analyzes whether small businesses face impediments in obtaining foreign patent protection, what impact any impediments h...

FDIC information security [electronic resource] : improvements made but weaknesses remain.

Internet Resource - 2002

Summarizes weaknesses in information systems controls over FDIC's computer systems.

SEC operations [electronic resource] : implications of alternative funding structures.

Internet Resource - 2002

Studies the implications of converting the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to a self-funded basis.

Mortgage financing [electronic resource] : changes in the performance of FHA-insured loans.

Internet Resource - 2002

Describes how the early performance of FHA loans originated in recent years differs from the performance of loans origin...

Defense inventory [electronic resource] : Air Force needs to improve control of shipments to repair contractors.

Internet Resource - 2002

This report evaluates the Air Force's inventory control procedures for material shipped to contractors for repair or for...

Workforce Investment Act [electronic resource] : states and localities increasingly coordinate services for TANF clients, but better information needed on effective approaches.

Internet Resource - 2002

Assesses the extent of current efforts to coordinate TANF and WIA services and to understand the role that the federal g...

Export promotion [electronic resource] : Export-Import Bank and Treasury differ in their approaches to using tied aid.

Internet Resource - 2002

Assesses whether the Dept. of the Treasury had a statutory veto over the use of Ex-Im Bank's Tied Aid Capital Projects F...

Rebuilding Iraq [electronic resource]

Internet Resource - 2003

Defense acquisitions [electronic resource] : testing needed to prove SURTASS/LFA effectiveness in littoral waters.

Internet Resource - 2002

Examines the extent SURTASS/LFA will enhance the Navy's antisubmarine warfare capabilities to detect submarines and whet...

Civil fines and penalties debt [electronic resource] : review of U.S. Customs Service's management and collection processes.

Internet Resource - 2002

Report reviews selected federal agencies' management and collection practices related to civil fines and penalties debt.

Financial audit [electronic resource] : Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation funds' 2001 and 2000 financial statements.

Internet Resource - 2002

GAO audited the financial statements for the three funds administered by the Federal Deposit Corporation for fiscal year...

Climate change [electronic resource] : information on three air pollutants' climate effects and emissions trends : report to Congressional requesters.

Internet Resource - 2003

Examines the extent of agreement among scientists regarding the effect on the climate of three air pollutants' black car...

U.S. Attorneys [electronic resource] : controls over grant-related activities should be enhanced.

Internet Resource - 2003

Report includes information on U.S. Attorneys involvement in Department of Justice grant programs.

Flexibility demonstration programs [electronic resource] : Education needs to better target program information.

Internet Resource - 2003

Report examines factors that affect states' and districts' decisions whether or not to apply for the demonstration progr...

Capacity building [electronic resource] : Section 4 Program has expanded and evolved.

Internet Resource - 2003

Section 4 of the HUD Demonstration Act of 1993 authorized the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to partn...

Embassy construction [electronic resource] : process for determining staffing requirements needs improvement.

Internet Resource - 2003

Assesses whether state and other federal agencies have adopted a disciplined process for determining future staffing req...

Military readiness [electronic resource] : DOD needs a clear and defined process for setting aircraft availablity goals in the new security environment.

Internet Resource - 2003

Examines whether key Department of Defense (DOD) aircraft have been able to meet mission capable (MC) and full mission c...

Budget issues [electronic resource] : franchise fund pilot review.

Internet Resource - 2003

Report examines the universe of intragovernmental revolving (IR) funds' and their legal authorities. Also reviews the st...

Budget issues [electronic resource] : alternative approaches to finance federal capital.

Internet Resource - 2003

Report that inventories examples of alternative approaches that agencies have employed to finance the capital used in th...

Defense trade [electronic resource] : report and recommendations of the Defense Offsets Commission still pending.

Internet Resource - 2003

In 1999, Congress established a National Commission to report on the extent and nature of offsets in international defen...

Forest Service [electronic resource] : little progress on performance accountability likely unless management addresses key challenges.

Internet Resource - 2003

This report reviews the recent progress the Forest Service has made in resolving previously identified performance accou...

Program evaluation [electronic resource] : an evaluation culture and collaborative partnerships help build agency capacity.

Internet Resource - 2003

Report that examines experiences of five agencies that demonstrated evaluation capacity (e.g. a commitment to self-exami...

Forum on key national indicators [electronic resource] : assessing the nation's position and progress.

Internet Resource - 2003

Report on a GAO forum that attempted to have a rich and meaningful dialogue on whether and how to develop a set of key n...

Equal employment opportunity [electronic resource] : SSA region X's changes to its EEO process illustrate need for agencywide procedures.

Internet Resource - 2003

Report examines Social Security Administration's (SSA) Region X, which covers Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, for...

Defense trade [electronic resource] : better information needed to support decisions affecting proposed weapons transfers.

Internet Resource - 2003

Report looks at how releasability of advanced weapons is determined, how U.S. technological advantage is considered and ...

Defense acquisitions [electronic resource] : Advanced SEAL Delivery System program needs increased oversight.

Internet Resource - 2003

The Advanced SEAL Delivery System (ASDS) is a mini-submarine that is one of the U.S. Special Operations Command's larges...

Federal real property [electronic resource] : better governmentwide data needed for strategic decisionmaking.

Internet Resource - 2002

Report that assesses the reliability and usefulness of the worldwide inventory of federal property, and to determine wha...

Postal pension funding reform [electronic resource] : review of military service funding proposals.

Internet Resource - 2003

Report that addresses whether and to what extent the Dept. of the Treasury and Postal Service should fund the benefits a...

Postal pension funding reform [electronic resource] : issues related to the Postal Service's proposed use of pension savings.

Internet Resource - 2003

GAO report reviews the Postal Service's pension funding reform proposals.

Human capital [electronic resource] : key principles for effective strategic workforce planning.

Internet Resource - 2003

This report describes principles of human capital planning and provides illustrative agency examples that will contribut...

Debt collection [electronic resource] : opportunities exist for improving FMS's cross-servicing program.

Internet Resource - 2003

This report focuses on actions taken by the Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service (FMS) on uncollected n...

Electronic rulemaking [electronic resource] : efforts to facilitate public participation can be improved.

Internet Resource - 2003

GAO "examined the extent to which agency-specific Web sites and the new governmentwide Regulations.gov Web site permit t...

Local TV Act [electronic resource] : progress made, but timeliness and cost accounting issues need to be addressed.

Internet Resource - 2003

In December 2000, the Congress passed the Launching Our Communities' Access to Local Television Act of 2000 (LOCAL TV Ac...

Trends in state capital investment in highways [electronic resource].

Internet Resource - 2003

Presents state-by-state information on trends in state and local expenditures for capital projects on highways, state an...

Defense management [electronic resource] : issues in contracting for lodging and temporary office space at MacDill Air Force Base.

Internet Resource - 2004

"Reviews the extent to which MacDill used cost-effective measures to provide off-base lodging for reservists and whether...

2000 census [electronic resource] : coverage evaluation interviewing overcame challenges, but further research needed.

Internet Resource - 2001

Review of the U.S. Census Bureau's Accuracy and Coverage Evaluation (A.C.E.) person interviewing operation.

Check relay [electronic resource] : controls in place comply with federal reserve guidelines.

Internet Resource - 2001

"This report discusses the management of the air transportation network used by the Federal Reserve System to transport ...

Workforce training [electronic resource] : almost half of states fund employment placement and training through employer taxes and most coordinate with federally funded programs.

Internet Resource - 2004

Report contains information on how many states use "employer taxes to fund their own employment placement and training p...

U.S. international broadcasting [electronic resource] : enhanced measure of local media conditions would facilitate decisions to terminate language services.

Internet Resource - 2004

Report examines how the Broadcasting Board of Governors determined which language services, managed by the Voice of Amer...

NASA [electronic resource] : International Space Station and shuttle support cost limits.

Internet Resource - 2001

Finds that NASA did not comply with all requirements of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization ...

District of Columbia [electronic resource] : reporting requirements enacted by Congress.

Internet Resource - 2001

"GAO list of the reporting requirements that Congress has enacted into law when exercising its oversight of the District...

Private pensions [electronic resource] : publicly available reports provide useful but limited information on plans' financial condition.

Internet Resource - 2004

"Report examines the two main sources of financial information about defined benefit pension plans and analyzes why thes...

Senior executive service [electronic resource] : diversity increased in the past decade.

Internet Resource - 2001

"During the 1990s, the representation of women and minorities in the career SES steadily increased. The proportion of w...

Project SAFECOM [electronic resource] : key cross-agency emergency communications effort requires stronger collaboration.

Internet Resource - 2004

"Project SAFECOM's goal is to achieve interoperability among emergency response communications at all levels of governme...

Strategic plan [electronic resource].

Internet Resource - 2000

Chemical and biological defense [electronic resource] : DOD needs to continue to collect and provide information on tests and potentially exposed personnel : report to the Senate and House Committees on Armed Services.

Internet Resource - 2004

Report evaluates DOD's process to identify the Project 112 tests and the service members and the number of civilian pers...

Military operations [electronic resource] : recent campaigns benefited from improved communications and technology, but barriers to continued progress remain : report to congressional committees.

Internet Resource - 2004

Report reviews the operational results of recent conflicts in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq, with a focus on bombing ope...

DOD travel cards [electronic resource] : control weaknesses led to millions of dollars wasted on unused airline tickets : report to congressional requesters.

Internet Resource - 2004

Report reviews centrally billed accounts to determine whether, and to what extent, airline tickets purchased were still ...

Surface transportation [electronic resource] : many factors affect investment decisions : report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate.

Internet Resource - 2004

Report provides information about the processes that state and regional transportation decisionmakers use to analyze and...