Today's GAO Reports - June 30, 2010

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

Reports

1. Troubled Asset Relief Program: Treasury's Framework for Deciding to Extend TARP Was Sufficient, but Could be Strengthened for Future Decisions. GAO-10-531, June 30.  Highlights

2. Aviation Security: TSA Has Made Progress but Faces Challenges in Meeting the Statutory Mandate for Screening Air Cargo on Passenger Aircraft. GAO-10-446, June 28.  Highlights

3. Transit Rail: Potential Rail Car Cost-Saving Strategies Exist. GAO-10-730, June 30.  Highlights

4. Foreign Assistance: USAID Needs to Improve Its Strategic Planning to Address Current and Future Workforce Needs. GAO-10-496, June 30.  Highlights

5. Homelessness: A Common Vocabulary Could Help Agencies Collaborate and Collect More Consistent Data. GAO-10-702, June 30.  Highlights

6. Internal Revenue Service: Status of GAO Financial Audit and Related Financial Management Report Recommendations. GAO-10-597, June 30.  Highlights

7. Secret Service: Additional Guidance Would Enhance Financial Management and Communication of Candidate Protection Spending to Congress. GAO-10-762, June 30.  Highlights

Correspondence

1. Management Report: Improvements Are Needed in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting for the Troubled Asset Relief Program. GAO-10-743R, June 30.

Testimonies

1. Aviation Security: Progress Made but Actions Needed to Address Challenges in Meeting the Air Cargo Screening Mandate, by Stephen Lord, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection, House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-10-880T, June 30.

2. Combating Nuclear Smuggling: DHS Has Made Some Progress but Not Yet Completed a Strategic Plan for Its Global Nuclear Detection Efforts or Closed Identified Gaps, by Gene Aloise, director, natural resources and environment, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-10-883T, June 30.  Highlights

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