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
April 01, 2011
- 2010 Lobbying Disclosure: Observations on Lobbyists' Compliance with Disclosure Requirements
- GAO-11-452, April 01, 2011
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages)
- Medicaid: Improving Responsiveness of Federal Assistance to States during Economic Downturns
- GAO-11-395, March 31, 2011
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 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
April 01, 2011
- 2010 Lobbying Disclosure: Observations on Lobbyists' Compliance with Disclosure Requirements
- GAO-11-452, April 01, 2011
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages)
- Medicaid: Improving Responsiveness of Federal Assistance to States during Economic Downturns
- GAO-11-395, March 31, 2011
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)
March 28, 2011
- Hurricane Consulting, Inc.
- B-404619, B-404619.2, B-404619.3, March 17, 2011
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
March 25, 2011
- Cornerstone Construction Company, Inc.
- B-402747, July 23, 2010
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- Celeris Systems, Inc.
- B-404651, March 24, 2011
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
March 23, 2011
- Liberty Terminals LLC
- B-403869, December 21, 2010
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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
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- Bannum, Inc.
- B-404712, March 01, 2011
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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
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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
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 11 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- Network Innovations, Inc.
- B-404607, B-404607.2, March 08, 2011
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- CMI Management, Inc.
- B-404645, March 02, 2011
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
March 17, 2011
- A1 Procurement, JVG
- B-404618, March 14, 2011
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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
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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
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 175 pages)
March 09, 2011
- SelectTech Services Corporation
- B-403986, December 23, 2010
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- KGL Logistics
- B-404340, January 26, 2011
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- Noble Supply and Logistics
- B-404731, March 04, 2011
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
March 08, 2011
- Unisys Corporation
- B-403054.2, February 08, 2011
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)