Recently Issued Products
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
February 01, 2011
- Legislative Exemptions from Safety Requirements Administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- B-321295, January 31, 2011
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- Tennier Industries, Inc.
- B-403336.2, B-403336.3, October 26, 2010
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- Marine Group Boat Works, LLC
- B-404277, B-404277.2, January 19, 2011
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- nanoPrecision Products, Inc.
- B-404297, January 14, 2011
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January 28, 2011
- Eagle Collaborative Computing Services, Inc.
- B-401043.3, January 28, 2011
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January 27, 2011
- George T. Brown Associates, Inc.
- B-404398, January 26, 2011
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January 26, 2011
- Northeast Military Sales, Inc.
- B-404153, January 13, 2011
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- Progressive Services Corporation
- B-404183, B-404251.2, January 11, 2011
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January 25, 2011
- Islands Mechanical Contractor, Inc.
- B-404275, January 24, 2011
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January 21, 2011
- B&B Medical Services, Inc.; Rotech Healthcare, Inc.
- B-404241, B-404241.2, January 19, 2011
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January 20, 2011
- Argon ST, Inc.
- B-402908, B-402908.2, August 11, 2010
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- Global Consulting International, Inc.
- B-404130, January 05, 2011
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January 18, 2011
- DPK Consulting
- B-404042, B-404042.2, December 29, 2010
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- Adelaide Environmental Health Associates, Inc.
- B-404164, January 13, 2011
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- The Redwitch Company
- B-404166, January 12, 2011
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January 13, 2011
- Coley & Associates, Inc.
- B-404034, B-404034.2, B-404034.3, December 07, 2010
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January 12, 2011
- Valdez International Corporation
- B-402256.3, December 29, 2010
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- Bering Straits Logistics Services, LLC
- B-403799, B-403799.3, December 15, 2010
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- 1-A Construction & Fire, LLP
- B-404128, January 07, 2011
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- Ideal Fastener Corporation
- B-404206, January 11, 2011
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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
February 01, 2011
- Contract Audits: Role in Helping Ensure Effective Oversight and Reducing Improper Payments
- GAO-11-331T, February 01, 2011
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages)
- Border Security: Enhanced DHS Oversight and Assessment of Interagency Coordination Is Needed for the Northern Border
- GAO-11-97, December 17, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages)
January 31, 2011
- Financial Management: NOAA Needs to Better Document Its Policies and Procedures for Providing Management and Administration Services
- GAO-11-226, January 31, 2011
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages)
- Hearing Loss Prevention: Improvements to DOD Hearing Conservation Programs Could Lead to Better Outcomes
- GAO-11-114, January 31, 2011
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages)
- Rail Transit: FTA Programs Are Helping Address Transit Agencies' Safety Challenges, but Improved Performance Goals and Measures Could Better Focus Efforts
- GAO-11-199, January 31, 2011
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages)
- Rail Transit: Reliability of FTA's Rail Accident Database
- GAO-11-217R, January 31, 2011
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages)
- Veterans' Health Care: VA Uses a Projection Model to Develop Most of Its Health Care Budget Estimate to Inform the President's Budget Request
- GAO-11-205, January 31, 2011
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages)
January 27, 2011
- Afghanistan Security: Afghan Army Growing, but Additional Trainers Needed; Long-term Costs Not Determined
- GAO-11-66, January 27, 2011
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages)
- Payday Lending: Federal Law Enforcement Uses a Multilayered Approach to Identify Employees in Financial Distress
- GAO-11-147, January 26, 2011
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages)
January 26, 2011
- Ballistic Missile Defense: DOD Needs to Address Planning and Implementation Challenges for Future Capabilities in Europe
- GAO-11-220, January 26, 2011
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages)
- Defense Business Transformation: DOD Needs to Take Additional Actions to Further Define Key Management Roles, Develop Measurable Goals, and Align Planning Efforts
- GAO-11-181R, January 26, 2011
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages)
- Defense Infrastructure: Further Actions Needed to Support Air Force Electronic Warfare Evaluation Simulator Relocation Plans
- GAO-11-123R, January 26, 2011
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages)
January 24, 2011
- Summary of GAO's Performance and Financial Information Fiscal Year 2010
- GAO-11-3SP, January 24, 2011
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages)
- VA Health Care: VA Spends Millions on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Research and Incorporates Research Outcomes into Guidelines and Policy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Services
- GAO-11-32, January 24, 2011
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages)
January 21, 2011
- Ryan White CARE Act: Estimated Effect of Draft Stop-Loss Provision
- GAO-11-322R, January 21, 2011
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages)
January 20, 2011
- Military Personnel: Personnel and Cost Data Associated with Implementing DOD's Homosexual Conduct Policy
- GAO-11-170, January 20, 2011
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages)
- Troubled Asset Relief Program: Third Quarter 2010 Update of Government Assistance Provided to AIG and Description of Recent Execution of Recapitalization Plan
- GAO-11-46, January 20, 2011
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 120 pages)
January 18, 2011
- Consumer Finance: Regulatory Coverage Generally Exists for Financial Planners, but Consumer Protection Issues Remain
- GAO-11-235, January 18, 2011
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages)
- Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act: Role of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board in the Municipal Securities Markets and Its Past Funding
- GAO-11-267R, January 18, 2011
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Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages)
- Defense Acquisitions: Further Action Needed to Better Implement Requirements for Conducting Inventory of Service Contract Activities
- GAO-11-192, January 14, 2011
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages)
- Maritime Security: Federal Agencies Have Taken Actions to Address Risks Posed by Seafarers, but Efforts Can Be Strengthened
- GAO-11-195, January 14, 2011
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages)
- Employment Verification: Federal Agencies Have Taken Steps to Improve E-Verify, but Significant Challenges Remain
- GAO-11-146, December 17, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 81 pages)
- 2010 Tax Filing Season: IRS's Performance Improved in Some Key Areas, but Efficiency Gains Are Possible in Others
- GAO-11-111, December 16, 2010
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages)
January 14, 2011
- Food Labeling: FDA Needs to Reassess Its Approach to Protecting Consumers from False or Misleading Claims
- GAO-11-102, January 14, 2011
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages)
- H-1B Visa Program: Reforms Are Needed to Minimize the Risks and Costs of Current Program
- GAO-11-26, January 14, 2011
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Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 118 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
February 01, 2011
- Legislative Exemptions from Safety Requirements Administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- B-321295, January 31, 2011
-
Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 10 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- Tennier Industries, Inc.
- B-403336.2, B-403336.3, October 26, 2010
-
Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- Marine Group Boat Works, LLC
- B-404277, B-404277.2, January 19, 2011
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- nanoPrecision Products, Inc.
- B-404297, January 14, 2011
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
January 28, 2011
- Eagle Collaborative Computing Services, Inc.
- B-401043.3, January 28, 2011
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
January 27, 2011
- George T. Brown Associates, Inc.
- B-404398, January 26, 2011
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
January 26, 2011
- Northeast Military Sales, Inc.
- B-404153, January 13, 2011
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- Progressive Services Corporation
- B-404183, B-404251.2, January 11, 2011
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)
January 25, 2011
- Islands Mechanical Contractor, Inc.
- B-404275, January 24, 2011
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
January 21, 2011
- B&B Medical Services, Inc.; Rotech Healthcare, Inc.
- B-404241, B-404241.2, January 19, 2011
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 8 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
January 20, 2011
- Argon ST, Inc.
- B-402908, B-402908.2, August 11, 2010
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 9 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- Global Consulting International, Inc.
- B-404130, January 05, 2011
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
January 18, 2011
- DPK Consulting
- B-404042, B-404042.2, December 29, 2010
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 14 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- Adelaide Environmental Health Associates, Inc.
- B-404164, January 13, 2011
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- The Redwitch Company
- B-404166, January 12, 2011
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
January 13, 2011
- Coley & Associates, Inc.
- B-404034, B-404034.2, B-404034.3, December 07, 2010
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 7 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
January 12, 2011
- Valdez International Corporation
- B-402256.3, December 29, 2010
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 6 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- Bering Straits Logistics Services, LLC
- B-403799, B-403799.3, December 15, 2010
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- 1-A Construction & Fire, LLP
- B-404128, January 07, 2011
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 4 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
- Ideal Fastener Corporation
- B-404206, January 11, 2011
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Summary (HTML)
Full Decision (PDF, 5 pages)
Full Decision (HTML)
Presentations and Testimonies from Acting Comptroller General Gene L. Dodaro
Latest Comptroller General Presentations
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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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)
October 14, 2009
- The Role of the U.S. Government Accountability Office
- House Democracy Partnership, Members of Parliament from Georgia, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Mongolia
- GAO-10-111CG, October 02, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 27 pages)
September 24, 2009
- Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- GAO-09-1048T, September 24, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 16 pages)
August 20, 2009
- Ensuring Accountability In a Time of Financial and Fiscal Stress
- National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers, and Treasurers
- GAO-09-952CG, August 17, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 27 pages)
- Ensuring Accountability In a Time of Financial and Fiscal Stress
- American Institute of CPAs in Washington, D.C.
- GAO-09-930CG, August 10, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 29 pages)
July 08, 2009
- Fiscal Year 2008 U.S. Government Financial Statements: Federal Government Faces New and Continuing Financial Management and Fiscal Challenges before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Government Management, Organization, and Procurement Subcommittee
- GAO-09-805T, July 08, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 34 pages)
- Recovery Act: States' and Localities' Current and Planned Uses of Funds While Facing Fiscal Stresses before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- GAO-09-831T, July 08, 2009
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View Presentation (PDF, 52 pages)