Today's GAO Reports - June 29, 2010

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) today released the following reports, correspondence and testimonies:

Reports

1. Polar-Orbiting Environmental Satellites: Agencies Must Act Quickly to Address Risks That Jeopardize the Continuity of Weather and Climate Data. GAO-10-558, May 27. [Podcast available]  Highlights   Podcast

2. Personnel Practices: Conversions of Employees from Political to Career Positions May 2005-May 2009. GAO-10-688, June 28.  Highlights

Correspondence

1. Management Report: Improvements Are Needed in IRS's Internal Controls and Compliance with Laws and Regulations. GAO-10-565R, June 28.

Testimonies

1. Environmental Satellites: Planning Required to Mitigate Near-term Risks and Ensure Long-term Continuity, by David A. Powner, director, information technology management issues, before the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, House Committee on Science and Technology. GAO-10-858T, June 29.   Highlights   Podcast

2. Warfighter Support: Cultural Change Needed to Improve How DOD Plans for and Manages Operational Contract Support, by William M. Solis, director, defense capabilities and management, before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. GAO-10-829T, June 29.  Highlights

3. Military Training: Continued Actions Needed to Guide DOD's Efforts to Improve Language Skills and Regional Proficiency, by Sharon L. Pickup, director, defense capabilities and management, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Armed Services. GAO-10-879T, June 29.  Highlights

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