GAO Month in Review June 2011
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Agriculture and Food
Horse Welfare
Action Needed to Address Unintended Consequences from Cessation of Domestic Slaughter
GAO-11-228, Jun 22, 2011
GAO-11-228, Jun 22, 2011
International Food Assistance
Funding Development Projects through the Purchase, Shipment, and Sale of U.S. Commodities Is Inefficient and Can Cause Adverse Market Impacts
GAO-11-636, Jun 23, 2011
GAO-11-636, Jun 23, 2011
Nutrition Assistance
U.S. Department of Agriculture
More Effective Management and Performance Can Help Implementation of the Farm Bill
GAO-11-779T, Jun 23, 2011
[back to top]GAO-11-779T, Jun 23, 2011
Auditing and Financial Management
ACORN
Federal Grants
Financial Literacy
Flood Insurance
Internal Revenue Service
Status of GAO Financial Audit and Related Financial Management Report Recommendations
GAO-11-536, Jun 22, 2011
GAO-11-536, Jun 22, 2011
Government Operations
Auditing and Financial Management
Small Business Programs
[back to top]Budget and Spending
ACORN
Human Capital
Federal Grants
Human Capital
Legislative Restrictions on Contractor Use of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements Have Had No Reported Impacts on National Security
GAO-11-717R, Jun 13, 2011
GAO-11-717R, Jun 13, 2011
Government Operations
Maximizing DOD's Potential to Achieve Greater Efficiencies and Improve Business Operations
GAO-11-799CG, Jun 29, 2011
GAO-11-799CG, Jun 29, 2011
Government Operations
Veterans' Health Care Budget Estimate
Changes Were Made in Developing the President's Budget Request for Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013
GAO-11-622, Jun 14, 2011
[back to top]GAO-11-622, Jun 14, 2011
Business Regulation and Consumer Protection
Business Regulation and Consumer Protection
Improvements Needed to Help Ensure Reliability of SBA's Performance Data on Procurement Center Representatives
GAO-11-549R, Jun 15, 2011
GAO-11-549R, Jun 15, 2011
Business Regulation and Consumer Protection
Mentor-Protege Programs Have Policies That Aim to Benefit Participants but Do Not Require Postagreement Tracking
GAO-11-548R, Jun 15, 2011
GAO-11-548R, Jun 15, 2011
Small Business Contracting
Action Needed by Those Agencies Whose Advocates Do Not Report to Agency Heads as Required
GAO-11-418, Jun 3, 2011
GAO-11-418, Jun 3, 2011
Small Business Contracting
Survey of 25 Agency Advocates (GAO-11-436SP, June 2011), an E-supplement to GAO-11-418
GAO-11-436SP, Jun 3, 2011
GAO-11-436SP, Jun 3, 2011
Small Business Programs
[back to top]Economic Development
ACORN
FEMA
Action Needed to Improve Administration of the National Flood Insurance Program
GAO-11-297, Jun 9, 2011
GAO-11-297, Jun 9, 2011
Flood Insurance
Government Operations
[back to top]Education
Financial Literacy
[back to top]Employment
American Samoa and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Employment, Earnings, and Status of Key Industries Since Minimum Wage Increases Began
GAO-11-427, Jun 23, 2011
GAO-11-427, Jun 23, 2011
Human Capital
Disability Insurance
Preliminary Observations on SSA Efforts to Detect, Prevent, and Recover Overpayments
GAO-11-756T, Jun 14, 2011
GAO-11-756T, Jun 14, 2011
Veterans' Reemployment Rights
Steps Needed to Ensure Reliability of DOL and Special Counsel Demonstration Project's Performance Information
GAO-11-312R, Jun 10, 2011
[back to top]GAO-11-312R, Jun 10, 2011
Energy
Department of Energy
Advanced Technology Vehicle Loan Program Needs Enhanced Oversight and Performance Measures
GAO-11-745T, Jun 9, 2011
GAO-11-745T, Jun 9, 2011
Nuclear Material
DOE's Depleted Uranium Tails Could Be a Source of Revenue for the Government
GAO-11-752T, Jun 13, 2011
GAO-11-752T, Jun 13, 2011
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Oversight of Underground Piping Systems Commensurate with Risk, but Proactive Measures Could Help Address Future Leaks
GAO-11-563, Jun 3, 2011
GAO-11-563, Jun 3, 2011
Nuclear Waste
Oil and Gas
[back to top]Equal Opportunity
Disability Insurance
Preliminary Observations on SSA Efforts to Detect, Prevent, and Recover Overpayments
GAO-11-756T, Jun 14, 2011
GAO-11-756T, Jun 14, 2011
Human Capital
Legislative Restrictions on Contractor Use of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements Have Had No Reported Impacts on National Security
GAO-11-717R, Jun 13, 2011
[back to top]GAO-11-717R, Jun 13, 2011
Financial Markets and Institutions
Bank Regulation
[back to top]Government Operations
Disability Insurance
Preliminary Observations on SSA Efforts to Detect, Prevent, and Recover Overpayments
GAO-11-756T, Jun 14, 2011
GAO-11-756T, Jun 14, 2011
Federal Real Property
Flood Insurance
HHS Research Awards
Use of Recovery Act and Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Funds for Comparative Effectiveness Research
GAO-11-712R, Jun 14, 2011
GAO-11-712R, Jun 14, 2011
Business Regulation and Consumer Protection
Improvements Needed to Help Ensure Reliability of SBA's Performance Data on Procurement Center Representatives
GAO-11-549R, Jun 15, 2011
GAO-11-549R, Jun 15, 2011
Indian Issues
Key Federal Agencies' and the Smithsonian Institution's Efforts to Identify and Repatriate Indian Human Remains and Objects
GAO-11-755T, Jun 16, 2011
GAO-11-755T, Jun 16, 2011
Management Report
Improvements Are Needed to Enhance the Internal Revenue Service's Internal Controls and Operating Effectiveness
GAO-11-494R, Jun 21, 2011
GAO-11-494R, Jun 21, 2011
Government Operations
Maximizing DOD's Potential to Achieve Greater Efficiencies and Improve Business Operations
GAO-11-799CG, Jun 29, 2011
GAO-11-799CG, Jun 29, 2011
Government Operations
Business Regulation and Consumer Protection
Mentor-Protege Programs Have Policies That Aim to Benefit Participants but Do Not Require Postagreement Tracking
GAO-11-548R, Jun 15, 2011
GAO-11-548R, Jun 15, 2011
Military Uniforms
Issues Related to the Supply of Flame Resistant Fibers for the Production of Military Uniforms
GAO-11-682R, Jun 30, 2011
GAO-11-682R, Jun 30, 2011
Tax Policy and Administration
Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Revenue
GAO-11-714T, Jun 1, 2011
GAO-11-714T, Jun 1, 2011
Recovery Act
Funding Used for Transportation Infrastructure Projects, but Some Requirements Proved Challenging
GAO-11-600, Jun 29, 2011
GAO-11-600, Jun 29, 2011
Recovery Act
Funds Supported Many Water Projects, and Federal and State Monitoring Shows Few Compliance Problems
GAO-11-608, Jun 29, 2011
GAO-11-608, Jun 29, 2011
Small Business Programs
International Affairs
The U.S. Government Is Establishing Procedures for a Procurement Ban against Firms that Sell Iran Technology to Disrupt Communications but Has Not Identified Any Firms
GAO-11-706R, Jun 30, 2011
GAO-11-706R, Jun 30, 2011
U.S. Postal Service
Dire Financial Outlook and Changing Mail Use Require Network Restructuring
GAO-11-759T, Jun 15, 2011
[back to top]GAO-11-759T, Jun 15, 2011
Health Care
Defense Centers of Excellence
Limited Budget and Performance Information on the Center for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury
GAO-11-611, Jun 30, 2011
GAO-11-611, Jun 30, 2011
Defense Health Care
Defense Health Care
DOD Lacks Assurance That Selected Reserve Members Are Informed about TRICARE Reserve Select
GAO-11-551, Jun 3, 2011
GAO-11-551, Jun 3, 2011
Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program
HHS Research Awards
Use of Recovery Act and Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Funds for Comparative Effectiveness Research
GAO-11-712R, Jun 14, 2011
GAO-11-712R, Jun 14, 2011
Influenza Pandemic
Influenza Vaccine
Federal Investments in Alternative Technologies and Challenges to Development and Licensure
GAO-11-435, Jun 27, 2011
GAO-11-435, Jun 27, 2011
Government Operations
Maximizing DOD's Potential to Achieve Greater Efficiencies and Improve Business Operations
GAO-11-799CG, Jun 29, 2011
GAO-11-799CG, Jun 29, 2011
Medicaid and CHIP
Most Physicians Serve Covered Children but Have Difficulty Referring Them for Specialty Care
GAO-11-624, Jun 30, 2011
GAO-11-624, Jun 30, 2011
Medical Devices
Medicare
Issues for Manufacturer-Level Competitive Bidding for Durable Medical Equipment
GAO-11-337R, May 31, 2011
GAO-11-337R, May 31, 2011
Medicare Secondary Payer
Government Operations
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Private Health Insurance
VA Health Care
VA Health Care
Improvements Needed for Monitoring and Preventing Sexual Assaults and Other Safety Incidents
GAO-11-736T, Jun 13, 2011
GAO-11-736T, Jun 13, 2011
Veterans' Health Care Budget Estimate
Changes Were Made in Developing the President's Budget Request for Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013
GAO-11-622, Jun 14, 2011
[back to top]GAO-11-622, Jun 14, 2011
Homeland Security
Combating Terrorism
Combating Terrorism
Critical Infrastructure Protection
DHS Has Taken Action Designed to Identify and Address Overlaps and Gaps in Critical Infrastructure Security Activities
GAO-11-537R, May 19, 2011
GAO-11-537R, May 19, 2011
General Aviation
Homeland Defense
Actions Needed to Improve DOD Planning and Coordination for Maritime Operations
GAO-11-661, Jun 23, 2011
GAO-11-661, Jun 23, 2011
National Preparedness
DHS and HHS Can Further Strengthen Coordination for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Risk Assessments
GAO-11-606, Jun 21, 2011
[back to top]GAO-11-606, Jun 21, 2011
Human Capital
Human Capital
Diplomatic Security
Expanded Missions and Inadequate Facilities Pose Critical Challenges to Training Efforts
GAO-11-460, Jun 1, 2011
GAO-11-460, Jun 1, 2011
Diplomatic Security
Expanded Missions and Inadequate Facilities Pose Critical Challenges to Training Efforts
GAO-11-780T, Jun 29, 2011
GAO-11-780T, Jun 29, 2011
GAO Human Capital Management
Human Capital
Legislative Restrictions on Contractor Use of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements Have Had No Reported Impacts on National Security
GAO-11-717R, Jun 13, 2011
GAO-11-717R, Jun 13, 2011
Military Cash Incentives
DOD Should Coordinate and Monitor Its Efforts to Achieve Cost-Effective Bonuses and Special Pays
GAO-11-631, Jun 21, 2011
[back to top]GAO-11-631, Jun 21, 2011
Information Management
Race to the Top
Rail Security
TSA Improved Risk Assessment but Could Further Improve Training and Information Sharing
GAO-11-688T, Jun 14, 2011
[back to top]GAO-11-688T, Jun 14, 2011
Information Security
Defense Department Cyber Efforts
More Detailed Guidance Needed to Ensure Military Services Develop Appropriate Cyberspace Capabilities
GAO-11-421, May 20, 2011
[back to top]GAO-11-421, May 20, 2011
Information Technology
Defense Department Cyber Efforts
More Detailed Guidance Needed to Ensure Military Services Develop Appropriate Cyberspace Capabilities
GAO-11-421, May 20, 2011
GAO-11-421, May 20, 2011
Department of Defense
Further Actions Needed to Institutionalize Key Business System Modernization Management Controls
GAO-11-684, Jun 29, 2011
[back to top]GAO-11-684, Jun 29, 2011
International Affairs
Afghanistan
American Samoa and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Employment, Earnings, and Status of Key Industries Since Minimum Wage Increases Began
GAO-11-427, Jun 23, 2011
GAO-11-427, Jun 23, 2011
Combating Terrorism
Combating Terrorism
Compact of Free Association
Diplomatic Security
Expanded Missions and Inadequate Facilities Pose Critical Challenges to Training Efforts
GAO-11-460, Jun 1, 2011
GAO-11-460, Jun 1, 2011
Diplomatic Security
Expanded Missions and Inadequate Facilities Pose Critical Challenges to Training Efforts
GAO-11-780T, Jun 29, 2011
GAO-11-780T, Jun 29, 2011
International Food Assistance
Funding Development Projects through the Purchase, Shipment, and Sale of U.S. Commodities Is Inefficient and Can Cause Adverse Market Impacts
GAO-11-636, Jun 23, 2011
GAO-11-636, Jun 23, 2011
Military Buildup on Guam
International Affairs
The U.S. Government Is Establishing Procedures for a Procurement Ban against Firms that Sell Iran Technology to Disrupt Communications but Has Not Identified Any Firms
GAO-11-706R, Jun 30, 2011
[back to top]GAO-11-706R, Jun 30, 2011
Justice and Law Enforcement
ACORN
Critical Infrastructure Protection
DHS Has Taken Action Designed to Identify and Address Overlaps and Gaps in Critical Infrastructure Security Activities
GAO-11-537R, May 19, 2011
GAO-11-537R, May 19, 2011
Disability Insurance
Preliminary Observations on SSA Efforts to Detect, Prevent, and Recover Overpayments
GAO-11-756T, Jun 14, 2011
GAO-11-756T, Jun 14, 2011
Federal Grants
Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program
H.R. 1495
Human Capital
Legislative Restrictions on Contractor Use of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements Have Had No Reported Impacts on National Security
GAO-11-717R, Jun 13, 2011
GAO-11-717R, Jun 13, 2011
Military Justice
Oversight and Better Collaboration Needed for Sexual Assault Investigations and Adjudications
GAO-11-579, Jun 22, 2011
GAO-11-579, Jun 22, 2011
Military Uniforms
Issues Related to the Supply of Flame Resistant Fibers for the Production of Military Uniforms
GAO-11-682R, Jun 30, 2011
GAO-11-682R, Jun 30, 2011
Organized Retail Crime
Private Sector and Law Enforcement Collaborate to Deter and Investigate Theft
GAO-11-675, Jun 14, 2011
GAO-11-675, Jun 14, 2011
Taxes and Identity Theft
Veterans' Reemployment Rights
Steps Needed to Ensure Reliability of DOL and Special Counsel Demonstration Project's Performance Information
GAO-11-312R, Jun 10, 2011
[back to top]GAO-11-312R, Jun 10, 2011
National Defense
Defense Acquisition
DOD Should Clarify Requirements for Assessing and Documenting Technical-Data Needs
GAO-11-469, May 11, 2011
GAO-11-469, May 11, 2011
Defense Department Cyber Efforts
More Detailed Guidance Needed to Ensure Military Services Develop Appropriate Cyberspace Capabilities
GAO-11-421, May 20, 2011
GAO-11-421, May 20, 2011
Defense Health Care
Defense Health Care
DOD Lacks Assurance That Selected Reserve Members Are Informed about TRICARE Reserve Select
GAO-11-551, Jun 3, 2011
GAO-11-551, Jun 3, 2011
Defense Infrastructure
Defense Logistics
Department of Defense
Further Actions Needed to Institutionalize Key Business System Modernization Management Controls
GAO-11-684, Jun 29, 2011
GAO-11-684, Jun 29, 2011
DOD Weapon Systems
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
Actions Are Needed to Increase Integration and Efficiencies of DOD's ISR Enterprise
GAO-11-465, Jun 3, 2011
GAO-11-465, Jun 3, 2011
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
DOD Needs a Strategic, Risk-Based Approach to Enhance Its Maritime Domain Awareness
GAO-11-621, Jun 20, 2011
GAO-11-621, Jun 20, 2011
Human Capital
Legislative Restrictions on Contractor Use of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements Have Had No Reported Impacts on National Security
GAO-11-717R, Jun 13, 2011
GAO-11-717R, Jun 13, 2011
Government Operations
Maximizing DOD's Potential to Achieve Greater Efficiencies and Improve Business Operations
GAO-11-799CG, Jun 29, 2011
GAO-11-799CG, Jun 29, 2011
Military Buildup on Guam
Military Cash Incentives
DOD Should Coordinate and Monitor Its Efforts to Achieve Cost-Effective Bonuses and Special Pays
GAO-11-631, Jun 21, 2011
GAO-11-631, Jun 21, 2011
Military Justice
Oversight and Better Collaboration Needed for Sexual Assault Investigations and Adjudications
GAO-11-579, Jun 22, 2011
GAO-11-579, Jun 22, 2011
Military Readiness
Army and Marine Corps Reporting Provides Additional Data, but Actions Needed to Improve Consistency
GAO-11-526, Jun 3, 2011
GAO-11-526, Jun 3, 2011
Military Uniforms
Issues Related to the Supply of Flame Resistant Fibers for the Production of Military Uniforms
GAO-11-682R, Jun 30, 2011
GAO-11-682R, Jun 30, 2011
Operational Contract Support
Actions Needed to Address Contract Oversight and Vetting of Non-U.S. Vendors in Afghanistan
GAO-11-771T, Jun 30, 2011
[back to top]GAO-11-771T, Jun 30, 2011
Natural Resources and Environment
Air Quality
Information on Tall Smokestacks and Their Contribution to Interstate Transport of Air Pollution
GAO-11-473, May 11, 2011
GAO-11-473, May 11, 2011
Climate Change
Improvements Needed to Clarify National Priorities and Better Align Them with Federal Funding Decisions
GAO-11-317, May 20, 2011
GAO-11-317, May 20, 2011
Horse Welfare
Action Needed to Address Unintended Consequences from Cessation of Domestic Slaughter
GAO-11-228, Jun 22, 2011
GAO-11-228, Jun 22, 2011
Indian Issues
Key Federal Agencies' and the Smithsonian Institution's Efforts to Identify and Repatriate Indian Human Remains and Objects
GAO-11-755T, Jun 16, 2011
GAO-11-755T, Jun 16, 2011
Nuclear Material
DOE's Depleted Uranium Tails Could Be a Source of Revenue for the Government
GAO-11-752T, Jun 13, 2011
GAO-11-752T, Jun 13, 2011
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Oversight of Underground Piping Systems Commensurate with Risk, but Proactive Measures Could Help Address Future Leaks
GAO-11-563, Jun 3, 2011
GAO-11-563, Jun 3, 2011
Nuclear Waste
Oil and Gas
Recovery Act
Funding Used for Transportation Infrastructure Projects, but Some Requirements Proved Challenging
GAO-11-600, Jun 29, 2011
GAO-11-600, Jun 29, 2011
Recovery Act
Funds Supported Many Water Projects, and Federal and State Monitoring Shows Few Compliance Problems
GAO-11-608, Jun 29, 2011
[back to top]GAO-11-608, Jun 29, 2011
Retirement Security
Human Capital
Disability Insurance
Preliminary Observations on SSA Efforts to Detect, Prevent, and Recover Overpayments
GAO-11-756T, Jun 14, 2011
GAO-11-756T, Jun 14, 2011
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Private Pensions
Little Information Available on Qualified Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans
GAO-11-533R, May 12, 2011
[back to top]GAO-11-533R, May 12, 2011
Science and Technology
Department of Energy
Advanced Technology Vehicle Loan Program Needs Enhanced Oversight and Performance Measures
GAO-11-745T, Jun 9, 2011
[back to top]GAO-11-745T, Jun 9, 2011
Tax Policy and Administration
Abusive Tax Avoidance Transactions
Information Reporting
IRS Could Improve Cost Basis and Transaction Settlement Reporting Implementation
GAO-11-557, May 19, 2011
GAO-11-557, May 19, 2011
Management Report
Improvements Are Needed to Enhance the Internal Revenue Service's Internal Controls and Operating Effectiveness
GAO-11-494R, Jun 21, 2011
GAO-11-494R, Jun 21, 2011
Tax Policy and Administration
Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Revenue
GAO-11-714T, Jun 1, 2011
GAO-11-714T, Jun 1, 2011
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Tax Administration
Taxes and Identity Theft
Tax Gap
[back to top]Telecommunications
Auditing and Financial Management
[back to top]Transportation
Auto Safety
Commercial Aviation
Program Aimed at High-Risk Parent Abductors Could Aid in Preventing Abductions
GAO-11-602, Jun 23, 2011
GAO-11-602, Jun 23, 2011
Department of Energy
Advanced Technology Vehicle Loan Program Needs Enhanced Oversight and Performance Measures
GAO-11-745T, Jun 9, 2011
GAO-11-745T, Jun 9, 2011
General Aviation
Public Transportation
Washington Metro Could Benefit from Clarified Board Roles and Responsibilities, Improved Strategic Planning
GAO-11-660, Jun 30, 2011
GAO-11-660, Jun 30, 2011
Rail Security
TSA Improved Risk Assessment but Could Further Improve Training and Information Sharing
GAO-11-688T, Jun 14, 2011
[back to top]GAO-11-688T, Jun 14, 2011
Veterans
VA Health Care
VA Health Care
Improvements Needed for Monitoring and Preventing Sexual Assaults and Other Safety Incidents
GAO-11-736T, Jun 13, 2011
GAO-11-736T, Jun 13, 2011
Veterans' Health Care Budget Estimate
Changes Were Made in Developing the President's Budget Request for Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013
GAO-11-622, Jun 14, 2011
GAO-11-622, Jun 14, 2011
Veterans' Reemployment Rights
Steps Needed to Ensure Reliability of DOL and Special Counsel Demonstration Project's Performance Information
GAO-11-312R, Jun 10, 2011
[back to top]GAO-11-312R, Jun 10, 2011
Worker and Family Assistance
Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program
Nutrition Assistance
Social Security Disability
[back to top]Legal Products: Appropriations Decision
[back to top]Legal Products: Bid Protest Decision
One Largo Metro LLC; Metroview Development Holdings, LLC; King Farm Associates, LLC
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