New Documents from Government Accountability Office (GAO) http://library.uncw.edu/web/collections/new/docs/feeds/GovAcc.xml Recent additions to the collections of Randall Library - UNCW for Government Accountability Office (GAO) Copyright 2011; Randall Library - UNCW en-us Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:53:25 EDT Information security [electronic resource] : federal guidance needed to address control issues with implementing cloud computing : report to congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289376~S4 Cybersecurity [electronic resource] : key challenges need to be addressed to improve research and development : report to congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289377~S4 Border security [electronic resource] : improvements in the Department of State's development process could increase the security of passport cards and border crossing cards : report to congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289378~S4 American Samoa [electronic resource] : performing a risk assessment would better inform U.S. agencies of the risks related to acceptance of certificates of identity : report to congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289379~S4 Department of Energy [electronic resource] : further actions are needed to improve DOE's ability to evaluate and implement the Loan Guarantee Program : report to congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289380~S4 Afghanistan development [electronic resource] : enhancements to performance management and evaluation efforts could improve USAID's agricultural programs : report to Congressional addressees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289381~S4 Health care quality measurement [electronic resource] : the National Quality Forum has begun a 4-year contract with HHS : report to Congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289382~S4 Afghanistan development [electronic resource] : USAID continues to face challenges in managing and overseeing U.S. development assistance programs : testimony before the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Committee on Appropriations / statement of Charles Michael Johnson Jr. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289383~S4 Coal power plants [electronic resource] : opportunities exist for DOE to provide better information on the maturity of key technologies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions : report to congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289384~S4 Public transportation [electronic resource] : federal role in value capture strategies for transit is limited, but additional guidance could help clarify policies : report to congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289385~S4 Military naturalizations [electronic resource] : USCIS generally met mandated processing deadlines, but processing applicants deployed overseas Is a challenge : report to congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289386~S4 Department of Homeland Security [electronic resource] : DHS needs to comprehensively assess its foreign language needs and capabilities and identify shortfalls : report to the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289387~S4 Defense acquisitions [electronic resource] : DOD needs to develop performance criteria to gauge impact of Reform Act changes and address workforce issues : report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289388~S4 Information management [electronic resource] : challenges in federal agencies' use of Web 2.0 technologies : testimony before the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives / statement of Gregory C. Wilshusen. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289390~S4 Highway Bridge Program [electronic resource] : condition of nation's bridges shows limited improvement, but further actions could enhance the impact of federal investment : testimony before the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives / statement of Phillip R. Herr. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289391~S4 VA drug formulary [electronic resource] : drug review process is standardized at the national level, but actions are needed to ensure timely adjudication of nonformulary drug requests : report to congressional addressees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289392~S4 Contractor integrity [electronic resource] : stronger safeguards needed for contractor access to sensitive information : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289393~S4 Nuclear waste [electronic resource] : actions needed to address persistent concerns with efforts to close underground radioactive waste tanks at DOE's Savannah River site : report to the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives / [David C. Trimble ... [et al.]. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289394~S4 Whistleblower protection [electronic resource] : sustained management attention needed to address long-standing program weaknesses : report to congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289395~S4 Iraqi-U.S. cost-sharing [electronic resource] : Iraq has a cumulative budget surplus, offering the potential for further cost-sharing : report to Congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289396~S4 Financial management systems [electronic resource] : experience with prior migration and modernization efforts provides lessons learned for new approach : report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289397~S4 Building security [electronic resource] : new federal standards hold promise, but could be strengthened to better protect leased space : report to the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289398~S4 Persian Gulf [electronic resource] : U.S. agencies need to improve licensing data and to document reviews of arms transfers for U.S. foreign policy and national security goals : report to congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289399~S4 Maritime security [electronic resource] : actions needed to assess and update plan and enhance collaboration among partners involved in countering piracy off the Horn of Africa : report to congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289400~S4 Supply chain security [electronic resource] : DHS should test and evaluate container security technologies consistent with all identified operational scenarios to ensure the technologies will function as intended : report to the Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289401~S4 Hurricane recovery [electronic resource] : federal government provided a range of assistance to nonprofits following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita / Stanley J. Czerwinski ... [et al.]. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289403~S4 Perchlorate [electronic resource] : occurrence is widespread but at varying levels; federal agencies have taken some actions to respond to and lessen releases : report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289405~S4 National Institutes of Health [electronic resource] : awarding process, awarding criteria, and characteristics of extramural grants made with Recovery Act funding : report to congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289406~S4 President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief [electronic resource] : efforts to align programs with partner countries' HIV/AIDS strategies and promote partner country ownership : report to congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289407~S4 U.S. employment in the United Nations [electronic resource] : State Department needs to enhance reporting requirements and evaluate its efforts to increase U.S. representation : report to the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289411~S4 Pipeline security [electronic resource] : TSA has taken actions to help strengthen security, but could improve priority-setting and assessment processes : report to congressionial committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289413~S4 Technology assessment [electronic resource] : explosives detection technologies to protect passenger rail : report to congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289414~S4 Hydropower relicensing [electronic resource] : stakeholders' views on the Energy Policy Act varied, but more consistent information needed : report to the Chairman, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289415~S4 Information sharing [electronic resource] : federal agencies are helping fusion centers build and sustain capabilities and protect privacy, but could better measure results : report to congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289416~S4 Army Corps of Engineers [electronic resource] : organizational realignment could enhance effectiveness, but several challenges would have to be overcome: report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289419~S4 U.S. water and sanitation aid [electronic resource] : millions of beneficiaries reported in developing countries, but Department of State needs to strengthen strategic approach : report to congressional requesters / United States Government Accountability Office. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, September 2010. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289420~S4 Defense exports [electronic resource] : reporting on exported articles and services needs to be improved : report to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289421~S4 Engaging foreign audiences [electronic resource] : assessment of public diplomacy platforms could help improve State Department plans to expand engagement : report to the Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289425~S4 Elections [electronic resource] : DOD can strengthen evaluation of Its Absentee Voting Assistance Program : report to congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289428~S4 Rural homelessness [electronic resource] : better collaboration by HHS and HUD could improve delivery of services in rural areas : report to congressional committees. [Washington D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289431~S4 Alien smuggling [electronic resource] : DHS could better address alien smuggling along the southwest border by leveraging investigative resources and measuring program performance : testimony before the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime and Global Counterterrorism, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives / statement of Richard M. Stana. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289466~S4 New embassy compounds [electronic resource] : State faces challenges in sizing facilities and providing for operations and maintenance requirements : report to Committee on Foreign Relations, Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289467~S4 Merida Initiative [electronic resource] : the United States has provided counternarcotics and anticrime support but needs better performance measures : report to congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289469~S4 Export-Import Bank [electronic resource] : reaching new targets for environmentally beneficial exports presents major challenges for Bank : report to congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289471~S4 Alien smuggling [electronic resource] : DHS needs to better leverage investigative resources and measure program performance along the southwest border : report to congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289472~S4 Merida Initiative [electronic resource] : the United States needs better performance measures for its counternarcotics and anticrime support efforts : testimony before the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives / statement of Jess T. Ford. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289473~S4 Iran sanctions [electronic resource] : new Act underscores importance of comprehensive assessment of sanctions' effectiveness : testimony before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives / statement of Joseph A. Christoff. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289474~S4 Drug control [electronic resource] : DOD needs to improve its performance measurement system to better manage and oversee its counternarcotics activities : report to congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289477~S4 Drug control [electronic resource] : international programs face significant challenges reducing the supply of illegal drugs but support broad U.S. foreign policy objectives : testimony before the Subcommittee on Domestic Policy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives / statement of Jess T. Ford. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289479~S4 Information technology [electronic resource] : OMB's Dashboard has increased transparency and oversight, but improvements needed : report to congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289481~S4 Information security [electronic resource] : governmentwide guidance needed to assist agencies in implementing cloud computing : testimony before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and its Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement, House of Representatives / statement of Gregory C. Wilshusen. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289483~S4 NextGen Air Transportation System [electronic resource] : FAA's metrics can be used to report on status of individual programs, but not of overall NextGen implementation or outcomes : report to congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289485~S4 Commercial aviation [electronic resource] : consumers could benefit from better information about airline-imposed fees and refundability of government- imposed taxes and fees : report to congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289486~S4 Financial assistance [electronic resource] : ongoing challenges and guiding principles related to government assistance for private sector companies : report to congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289491~S4 Formaldehyde in textiles [electronic resource] : while levels in clothing generally appear to be low, allergic contact dermatitis is a health issue for some people : report to congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289492~S4 Veterans Affairs [electronic resource] : opportunities exist to improve potential recipients' awareness of the Temporary Residence Adaptation grant : report to congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289493~S4 Department of Veterans Affairs [electronic resource] : long-standing weaknesses in miscellaneous obligation and financial reporting controls : testimony before the Committee on Veterans Affairs, House of Representatives / statement of Susan Ragland. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289494~S4 Propane and heating oil [electronic resource] : federal oversight of the Propane Education and Research Council and National Oilheat Research Alliance should be strengthened : testimony before the Subcommittee on Energy, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate / statement of Mark Gaffigan. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289498~S4 Student loans [electronic resource] : federal web-based tool on private loans would pose implementation challenges and may be unnecessary : report to congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289500~S4 National Flood Insurance Program [electronic resource] : continued actions needed to address financial and operational issues : testimony before the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate / statement of Orice Williams Brown. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289501~S4 Animal welfare [electronic resource] : USDA's oversight of dealers of random source dogs and cats would benefit from additional management information and analysis : report to congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289502~S4 Next Generation Air Transportation System [electronic resource] : FAA and NASA have improved human factors research coordination, but stronger leadership needed : report to the Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289503~S4 Women in management [electronic resource] : female managers' representation, characteristics, and pay : testimony before the Joint Economic Committee, U.S. Congress / statement of Andrew Sherrill. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289504~S4 Postsecondary education [electronic resource] : many states collect graduates' employment information, but clearer guidance on student privacy requirements is needed : report to congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289505~S4 Highway Trust Fund [electronic resource] : nearly all states receive more funding than they contributed in highway taxes since 2005 : report to the congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289506~S4 Social Security Administration [electronic resource] : cases of federal employees and transportation drivers who fradulently and/or improperly received SSA disability payments : report to congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289507~S4 Homeownership preservation [electronic resource] : federal efforts to combat foreclosure rescue schemes are under way, but improved planning elements could enhance progress : report to congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289508~S4 Social Security Administration [electronic resource] : cases of federal employees and transportation drivers and owners who fraudulently and/or improperly received SSA benefits : testimony before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate / statement of Gregory D. Kutz. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289509~S4 Mortgage financing [electronic resource] : financial condition of FHA's Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund : testimony before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, United States Senate / statement of Mathew J. Scire. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289510~S4 Community development block grants [electronic resource] : entitlement communities' and states' methods of distributing funds reflect program flexibility : report to the Chairwoman, Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289511~S4 Public transit security information sharing [electronic resource] : DHS could improve information sharing through streamlining and increased outreach : report to congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289512~S4 Disaster response [electronic resource] : criteria for developing and validating effective response plans : testimony before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives / statement of Williams O. Jenkins, Jr. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289513~S4 Department of Homeland Security [electronic resource] : progress made in implementation and transformation of management functions, but more work remains : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate / statement of Cathleen A. Berrick. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289514~S4 Combating nuclear smuggling [electronic resource] : inadequate communication and oversight hampered DHS efforts to develop an advanced radiography system to detect nuclear materials : statement for the Record to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate / statement for the Record by Gene Aloise and Stephen L. Caldwell. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289515~S4 Group Purchasing Organizations [electronic resource] : services provided to customers and initiatives regarding their business practices : report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289521~S4 Medicare [electronic resource] : CMS has addressed some implementation problems from round 1 of the Durable Medical Equipment competitive bidding program for the round 1 rebid : testimony before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives / statement of Kathleen M. King. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289522~S4 Recovery Act [electronic resource] : states could provide more information on education programs to enhance the public's understanding of fund use : report to the Republican Leader, U.S. Senate. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289524~S4 Recovery Act [electronic resource] : opportunities to improve management and strengthen accountability over states' and localities uses of funds : report to the Congress. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289528~S4 Troubled Asset Relief Program [electronic resource] : bank stress test offers lessons as regulators take further actions to strengthen supervisory oversight : report to congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289529~S4 Securities and Exchange Commission [electronic resource] : action needed to improve rating agency registration program and performance-related disclosures : report to congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289534~S4 Federal courthouse construction [electronic resource] : better planning, oversight, and courtroom sharing needed to address future costs : testimony before the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives / statement of Mark L. Goldstein. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289536~S4 Sudan divestment [electronic resource] : U.S. investors sold assets but could benefit from increased disclosure regarding companies' ties to Sudan : report to congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289538~S4 Export promotion [electronic resource] : observations on the Export- Import Bank's efforts to achieve U.S. policy goals : testimony before the Subcommittees on Oversight and Investigations and International Monetary Policy and Trade, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives / statement of Loren Yager. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289543~S4 Performance measurement [electronic resource] : better alignment to strategic goals and data verification needed at the Corporation for National and Community Service : report to congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289609~S4 Foreign language capabilities [electronic resource] : Departments of Homeland Security, Defense, and State could better assess their foreign language needs and capabilities and address shortfalls : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate / statement of David C. Maurer. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289611~S4 Management report [electronic resource] : improvements needed to controls over the preparation of the U.S. consolidated financial statements : report to the Secretary of the Treasury and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289625~S4 Troubled Asset Relief Program [electronic resource] : continued attention needed to ensure the transparency and accountability of ongoing programs : testimony before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate / statement of Richard J. Hillman. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289626~S4 Wastewater infrastructure financing [electronic resource] : stakeholder views on a national infrastructure bank and public-private partnerships : report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289627~S4 Recovery Act [electronic resource] : most DOE cleanup projects appear to be meeting cost and schedule targets, but assessing impact of spending remains a challenge : report to congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289628~S4 Oil and gas management [electronic resource] : past work offers insights to consider in restructuring Interior's oversight : testimony before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives / statement of Frank Rusco. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289629~S4 Federal Student Loan Programs [electronic resource] : opportunities exist to improve audit requirements and oversight procedures : report to congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289631~S4 Department of Education [electronic resource] : improved dissemination and timely product release would enhance the usefulness of the What Works Clearinghouse : report to congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289632~S4 Small Business Administration [electronic resource] : undercover tests show HUBZone Program remains vulnerable to fraud and abuse : testimony before the Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives / statement of Gregory Kutz. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289633~S4 Small Business Administration [electronic resource] : undercover tests show HUBZone Program remains vulnerable to fraud and abuse : report to the Chairwoman, Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289634~S4 Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act [electronic resource] : after almost 20 years, key federal agencies still have not fully complied with Act : report to congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289635~S4 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [electronic resource] : payment errors and trafficking have declined, but challenges remain : testimony before the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry, Committee on Agriculture, U.S. House of Representatives / statement of Kay E. Brown. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289637~S4 Information technology [electronic resource] : management improvements are essential to VA's second effort to replace its outpatient scheduling system : report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, U.S. Senate. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289639~S4 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program [electronic resource] : greater fraud prevention controls are needed : report to congressional requesters. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289640~S4 Life insurance settlements [electronic resource] : regulatory inconsistencies may pose a number of challenges : report to the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289642~S4 Defined benefit pension plans [electronic resource] : plans face valuation and other challenges when investing in hedge funds and private equity : testimony before the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives / statement of Barbara Bovbjerg. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289643~S4 Older Americans [electronic resource] : continuing care retirement communities can provide benefits, but not without some risk : testimony before the Special Committee on Aging, United States Senate / statement of Alicia Puente Cackley. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289644~S4 Older Americans [electronic resource] : continuing care retirement communities can provide benefits, but not without some risk : report to the Chairman, Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289646~S4 Maritime security [electronic resource] : DHS progress and challenges in key areas of port security : testimony before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate / statement of Stephen L. Caldwell. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289647~S4 Coast Guard [electronic resource] : Deepwater requirements, quantities, and cost require revalidation to reflect knowledge gained : report to congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289649~S4 Medicare recovery audit contracting [electronic resource] : lessons learned to address improper payments and improve contractor coordination and oversight : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, U.S. Senate / statement of Kathleen M. King, Kay L. Daly. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289650~S4 Border security [electronic resource] : CBP lacks the data needed to assess the FAST program at U.S. northern border ports : report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289653~S4 U.S. insular areas [electronic resource] : Interior's management and oversight of insular area grants : testimony before the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans, and Wildlife, Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives / statement of Anu K. Mittal. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289659~S4 Recovery Act [electronic resource] : contracting approaches and oversight used by selected federal agencies and states : report to the Republican Leader, U.S. Senate. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289660~S4 DOD's high-risk areas [electronic resource] : observations on DOD's progress and challenges in strategic planning for supply chain management : testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate / statement of Jack E. Edwards, William M. Solis. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289663~S4 State Department [electronic resource] : undercover tests show passport issuance process remains vulnerable to fraud : testimony before the Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate / statement of Gregory Kutz. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289664~S4 Passport issuance [electronic resource] : current situation results in thousands of passports issued to registered sex offenders : report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2010]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289666~S4 Defense logistics [electronic resource] : DOD needs to take additional actions to address challenges in supply chain management : report to congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2011]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289778~S4 Improper payments [electronic resource] : reported Medicare estimates and key remediation strategies : testimony before the Subcommittee on Government Organization, Efficiency and Financial Management, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives / statement of Kay L. Daly, Kathleen M. King. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2011]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289779~S4 Information technology [electronic resource] : DHS needs to improve its independent acquisition reviews : report to congressional committees. [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2011]. http://uncclc.coast.uncwil.edu/record=b2289812~S4