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GAO-09-100, Health Information Technology: More Detailed Plans Needed for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Redesigned BioSense Program, November 20, 2008
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GAO-09-114R, Contract Management: DOD Developed Draft Guidance for Operational Contract Support but Has Not Met All Legislative Reguirements, November 20, 2008In Process
GAO-09-163R, Approaches to Mitigate Freight Congestion, November 20, 2008In Process
GAO-09-29, Department of Homeland Security: Billions Invested in Major Programs Lack Appropriate Oversight, November 18, 2008In fiscal year 2007, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) obligated about $12 billion for acquisitions to support homeland security missions. DHS's major investments include Coast Guard ships and aircraft; border surveillance and screening equipment; nuclear detection equipment; and systems to track finances and human resources. In part to provide insight into the cost, schedule, and performance of these acquisitions, DHS established ...
GAO-09-99, International Environmental Oversight: U.S. Agencies Follow Certain Procedures Required by Law, but Have Limited Impact, November 20, 2008In Process
GAO-09-113R, Mandate on the Department of Defense's Contract Award Procedures for Directed Spending Items, November 19, 2008Section 830 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 directed GAO to compare procedures used for awarding noncompetitive defense contracts for new projects pursuant to (1) congressionally directed spending items or congressional earmarks and (2) the special interests of senior executive branch officials. As communicated with congressional staff in July and August 2008, despite our diligent efforts in exploring various ...
GAO-09-210T, State and Local Fiscal Challenges: Rising Health Care Costs Drive Long-term and Immediate Pressures, November 19, 2008GAO was asked to provide its views on projected trends in health care costs and their effect on the long-term outlook for state and local governments in the context of the current economic environment. This statement addresses three key points: (1) the state and local government sector's long-term fiscal challenges; (2) rapidly rising health care costs which drive the sector's long-term fiscal difficulties, and (3) the considerations involved ...
GAO-09-30, Department of Homeland Security: A Strategic Approach Is Needed to Better Ensure the Acquisition Workforce Can Meet Mission Needs, November 19, 2008The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is one of the largest procurement spending agencies in the federal government. In fiscal year 2007, DHS obligated about $12 billion for a wide range of goods and services to meet complex mission needs. Like other federal agencies, DHS has faced challenges in building and sustaining a capable workforce to support its acquisitions. GAO was asked to identify and assess DHS's efforts to build and sustain ...
GAO-09-189R, Defense Acquisitions: Status of the Safety, Performance, and Reliability of the Expeditionary Fire Support System, November 18, 2008The Expeditionary Fire Support System (EFSS)--which consists of two kinds of motorized vehicles, a 120-mm mortar, an ammunition trailer, and fire direction equipment--is being developed to meet the United States Marine Corps' need for a weapon system that can be carried inside the MV-22 Osprey to support assault operations. The Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity (MCOTEA), the independent test agency for the Marines, conducted ...
GAO-09-61, Nuclear Safety: Department of Energy Needs to Strengthen Its Independent Oversight of Nuclear Facilities and Operations, October 23, 2008The Department of Energy (DOE) oversees contractors that operate more than 200 "high-hazard" nuclear facilities, where an accident could have serious consequences for workers and the public. DOE is charged with regulating the safety of these facilities. A key part of DOE's self-regulation is the Office of Health, Safety and Security (HSS), which develops, oversees, and helps enforce nuclear safety policies. This is the only DOE safety office ...
GAO-09-10, Federal Real Property: Government's Fiscal Exposure from Repair and Maintenance Backlogs Is Unclear, October 16, 2008In 2003, GAO designated federal real property as a high-risk area. In 2007, GAO reported that real-property-holding agencies and the administration had made progress toward managing their real property, but underlying problems, such as backlogs in repair and maintenance, still existed and six agencies reported having over $1 billion in repair and maintenance backlogs. Owning real property creates a fiscal exposure for the government from ...
GAO-09-173, Financial Audit: Securities and Exchange Commission's Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2008 and 2007, November 14, 2008Established in 1934 to enforce the securities laws and protect investors, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plays an important role in maintaining the integrity of the U.S. securities markets. Pursuant to the Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of 2002, SEC is required to prepare and submit to Congress and the Office of Management and Budget audited financial statements. GAO agreed, under its audit authority, to perform the audit ...
