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  • Latest Comptroller General Presentations

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

April 01, 2011

2010 Lobbying Disclosure: Observations on Lobbyists' Compliance with Disclosure Requirements
GAO-11-452,  April 01, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 43 pages)
Military Base Realignments and Closures: Review of the Iowa and Milan Army Ammunition Plants
GAO-11-488R,  April 01, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 27 pages)
Combating Child Pornography: Steps Are Needed to Ensure That Tips to Law Enforcement Are Useful and Forensic Examinations Are Cost Effective
GAO-11-334,  March 31, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 77 pages)
Key Indicator Systems: Experiences of Other National and Subnational Systems Offer Insights for the United States
GAO-11-396,  March 31, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 108 pages)

March 31, 2011

Federal Reserve Banks: Areas for Improvement in Information Systems Controls
GAO-11-447R,  March 31, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 9 pages)
H-1B Visa Program: Multifaceted Challenges Warrant Re-examination of Key Provisions
GAO-11-505T,  March 31, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 17 pages)
Medicaid: Improving Responsiveness of Federal Assistance to States during Economic Downturns
GAO-11-395,  March 31, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 50 pages)
Refugee Assistance: Little Is Known about the Effectiveness of Different Approaches for Improving Refugees' Employment Outcomes
GAO-11-369,  March 31, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 56 pages)
State and Local Governments: Knowledge of Past Recessions Can Inform Future Federal Fiscal Assistance
GAO-11-401,  March 31, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 68 pages)
Tax Preparer Regulation: IRS Needs a Documented Framework to Achieve Goal of Improving Taxpayer Compliance
GAO-11-336,  March 31, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 31 pages)
2011 Tax Filing: IRS Dealt with Challenges to Date but Needs Additional Authority to Verify Compliance
GAO-11-481,  March 29, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 45 pages)

March 30, 2011

Border Security: DHS Progress and Challenges in Securing the U.S. Southwest and Northern Borders
GAO-11-508T,  March 30, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 28 pages)
Key Events Leading to the Termination of the Delphi Defined Benefit Plans
GAO-11-373R,  March 30, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 24 pages)
Rural Housing Service: Opportunities Exist to Strengthen Farm Labor Housing Program Management and Oversight
GAO-11-329,  March 30, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 79 pages)
Department of Energy: Advanced Technology Vehicle Loan Program Implementation Is Under Way, but Enhanced Technical Oversight and Performance Measures Are Needed
GAO-11-145,  February 28, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 39 pages)
Older Americans Act: More Should Be Done to Measure the Extent of Unmet Need for Services
GAO-11-237,  February 28, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 101 pages)
VA Education Benefits: Actions Taken, but Outreach and Oversight Could Be Improved
GAO-11-256,  February 28, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 68 pages)

March 29, 2011

Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs
GAO-11-233SP,  March 29, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 195 pages)
Defense Infrastructure: Ability of Ship Maintenance Industrial Base to Support a Nuclear Aircraft Carrier at Naval Station Mayport
GAO-11-388R,  March 29, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 27 pages)
DOD Cost Overruns: Trends in Nunn-McCurdy Breaches and Tools to Manage Weapon Systems Acquisition Costs
GAO-11-499T,  March 29, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)
Management Report: Improvements Needed in SEC's Internal Controls and Accounting Procedures
GAO-11-348R,  March 29, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 37 pages)
U.S. Postal Service: Ending Saturday Delivery Would Reduce Costs, but Comprehensive Restructuring Is Also Needed
GAO-11-270,  March 29, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 40 pages)
Trends in Nunn-McCurdy Cost Breaches for Major Defense Acquisition Programs
GAO-11-295R,  March 09, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 20 pages)
Intercity Passenger and Freight Rail: Better Data and Communication of Uncertainties Can Help Decision Makers Understand Benefits and Trade-offs of Programs and Policies
GAO-11-290,  February 24, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 72 pages)

March 25, 2011

Credit Cards: Consumer Costs for Debt Protection Products Can Be Substantial Relative to Benefits but Are Not a Focus of Regulatory Oversight
GAO-11-311,  March 25, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 52 pages)
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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

April 01, 2011

2010 Lobbying Disclosure: Observations on Lobbyists' Compliance with Disclosure Requirements
GAO-11-452,  April 01, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 43 pages)
Military Base Realignments and Closures: Review of the Iowa and Milan Army Ammunition Plants
GAO-11-488R,  April 01, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 27 pages)
Combating Child Pornography: Steps Are Needed to Ensure That Tips to Law Enforcement Are Useful and Forensic Examinations Are Cost Effective
GAO-11-334,  March 31, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 77 pages)
Key Indicator Systems: Experiences of Other National and Subnational Systems Offer Insights for the United States
GAO-11-396,  March 31, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 108 pages)

March 31, 2011

Federal Reserve Banks: Areas for Improvement in Information Systems Controls
GAO-11-447R,  March 31, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 9 pages)
H-1B Visa Program: Multifaceted Challenges Warrant Re-examination of Key Provisions
GAO-11-505T,  March 31, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 17 pages)
Medicaid: Improving Responsiveness of Federal Assistance to States during Economic Downturns
GAO-11-395,  March 31, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 50 pages)
Refugee Assistance: Little Is Known about the Effectiveness of Different Approaches for Improving Refugees' Employment Outcomes
GAO-11-369,  March 31, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 56 pages)
State and Local Governments: Knowledge of Past Recessions Can Inform Future Federal Fiscal Assistance
GAO-11-401,  March 31, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 68 pages)
Tax Preparer Regulation: IRS Needs a Documented Framework to Achieve Goal of Improving Taxpayer Compliance
GAO-11-336,  March 31, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 31 pages)
2011 Tax Filing: IRS Dealt with Challenges to Date but Needs Additional Authority to Verify Compliance
GAO-11-481,  March 29, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 45 pages)

March 30, 2011

Border Security: DHS Progress and Challenges in Securing the U.S. Southwest and Northern Borders
GAO-11-508T,  March 30, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 28 pages)
Key Events Leading to the Termination of the Delphi Defined Benefit Plans
GAO-11-373R,  March 30, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 24 pages)
Rural Housing Service: Opportunities Exist to Strengthen Farm Labor Housing Program Management and Oversight
GAO-11-329,  March 30, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 79 pages)
Department of Energy: Advanced Technology Vehicle Loan Program Implementation Is Under Way, but Enhanced Technical Oversight and Performance Measures Are Needed
GAO-11-145,  February 28, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 39 pages)
Older Americans Act: More Should Be Done to Measure the Extent of Unmet Need for Services
GAO-11-237,  February 28, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 101 pages)
VA Education Benefits: Actions Taken, but Outreach and Oversight Could Be Improved
GAO-11-256,  February 28, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 68 pages)

March 29, 2011

Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs
GAO-11-233SP,  March 29, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 195 pages)
Defense Infrastructure: Ability of Ship Maintenance Industrial Base to Support a Nuclear Aircraft Carrier at Naval Station Mayport
GAO-11-388R,  March 29, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 27 pages)
DOD Cost Overruns: Trends in Nunn-McCurdy Breaches and Tools to Manage Weapon Systems Acquisition Costs
GAO-11-499T,  March 29, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 12 pages)
Management Report: Improvements Needed in SEC's Internal Controls and Accounting Procedures
GAO-11-348R,  March 29, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 37 pages)
U.S. Postal Service: Ending Saturday Delivery Would Reduce Costs, but Comprehensive Restructuring Is Also Needed
GAO-11-270,  March 29, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 40 pages)
Trends in Nunn-McCurdy Cost Breaches for Major Defense Acquisition Programs
GAO-11-295R,  March 09, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Full Report (PDF, 20 pages)
Intercity Passenger and Freight Rail: Better Data and Communication of Uncertainties Can Help Decision Makers Understand Benefits and Trade-offs of Programs and Policies
GAO-11-290,  February 24, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 72 pages)

March 25, 2011

Credit Cards: Consumer Costs for Debt Protection Products Can Be Substantial Relative to Benefits but Are Not a Focus of Regulatory Oversight
GAO-11-311,  March 25, 2011
Summary (HTML)   Highlights Page (PDF)   Full Report (PDF, 52 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

April 01, 2011

Facility Services Management, Inc.
B-402757.6, B-402757.7,  February 10, 2011
Summary (HTML)    Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages)    Full Decision (HTML)

March 31, 2011

Department of the Army--Escrow Accounts and the Miscellaneous Receipts Statute
B-321387,  March 30, 2011
Summary (HTML)    Full Decision (PDF, 13 pages)    Full Decision (HTML)

March 30, 2011

Appeal of -- Swifty Printing & Digital Imaging, Inc. Under Jacket No. 579-515
2010-3,  November 23, 2010
Summary (HTML)    Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)   

March 28, 2011

Hurricane Consulting, Inc.
B-404619, B-404619.2, B-404619.3,  March 17, 2011
Summary (HTML)    Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages)    Full Decision (HTML)

March 25, 2011

Cornerstone Construction Company, Inc.
B-402747,  July 23, 2010
Summary (HTML)    Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages)    Full Decision (HTML)
Celeris Systems, Inc.
B-404651,  March 24, 2011
Summary (HTML)    Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages)    Full Decision (HTML)

March 23, 2011

Liberty Terminals LLC
B-403869,  December 21, 2010
Summary (HTML)    Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages)    Full Decision (HTML)
Goel Services, Inc. in association with Grunley Construction Co., Inc.
B-404168,  January 12, 2011
Summary (HTML)    Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages)    Full Decision (HTML)
Bannum, Inc.
B-404712,  March 01, 2011
Summary (HTML)    Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)    Full Decision (HTML)

March 22, 2011

California Industrial Facilities Resources, Inc., d/b/a CAMSS Shelters
B-403397.3,  March 21, 2011
Summary (HTML)    Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages)    Full Decision (HTML)
I.M. Systems Group
B-404583, B-404583.2, B-404583.3,  February 25, 2011
Summary (HTML)    Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages)    Full Decision (HTML)
Network Innovations, Inc.
B-404607, B-404607.2,  March 08, 2011
Summary (HTML)    Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages)    Full Decision (HTML)
CMI Management, Inc.
B-404645,  March 02, 2011
Summary (HTML)    Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages)    Full Decision (HTML)

March 17, 2011

A1 Procurement, JVG
B-404618,  March 14, 2011
Summary (HTML)    Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages)    Full Decision (HTML)

March 16, 2011

Global Computer Enterprises, Inc.; Savantage Financial Services, Inc.
B-404597, B-404597.2, B-404597.3,  March 09, 2011
Summary (HTML)    Full Decision (PDF, 19 pages)    Full Decision (HTML)

March 10, 2011

Principles of Federal Appropriations Law: Annual Update of the Third Edition
GAO-11-210SP,  March 10, 2011
Summary (HTML)    Full Decision (PDF, 175 pages)   

March 09, 2011

SelectTech Services Corporation
B-403986,  December 23, 2010
Summary (HTML)    Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages)    Full Decision (HTML)
KGL Logistics
B-404340,  January 26, 2011
Summary (HTML)    Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)    Full Decision (HTML)
Noble Supply and Logistics
B-404731,  March 04, 2011
Summary (HTML)    Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)    Full Decision (HTML)

March 08, 2011

Unisys Corporation
B-403054.2,  February 08, 2011
Summary (HTML)    Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages)    Full Decision (HTML)
Presentations and Testimonies from Acting Comptroller General Gene L. Dodaro
 

Latest Comptroller General Presentations

March 17, 2011

Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office before the Senate Committee on Appropriations: Legislative Branch Subcommittee
GAO-11-467T,  March 17, 2011
View Presentation (PDF, 13 pages)

March 16, 2011

Government Performance: GPRA Modernization Act Provides Opportunities to Help Address Fiscal, Performance, and Management Challenges before the Senate Committee on Budget
GAO-11-466T,  March 16, 2011
View Presentation (PDF, 18 pages)

March 11, 2011

Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office before the House Committee on Appropriations: Legislative Branch Subcommittee
GAO-11-453T,  March 11, 2011
View Presentation (PDF, 13 pages)

March 09, 2011

Fiscal Year 2010 U.S. Government Financial Statements: Federal Government Continues to Face Financial Management and Long-Term Fiscal Challenges before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Government Organization, Efficiency and Financial Management Subcommittee
GAO-11-363T,  March 09, 2011
View Presentation (PDF, 20 pages)

March 03, 2011

Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Revenue before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
GAO-11-441T,  March 03, 2011
View Presentation (PDF, 26 pages)

February 17, 2011

GAO's 2011 High Risk Series: An Update before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
GAO-11-394T,  February 17, 2011
View Presentation (PDF, 21 pages)

December 01, 2010

Acquisition Reform Challenges Facing Government
Integrated Program Management 2010 Conference in Bethesda, MD
GAO-11-209CG,  November 08, 2010
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
View Presentation (PDF, 21 pages)