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Clean Air Act: EPA Should Use Available Data to Monitor the Effects of Its Revisions to the New Source Review Program

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "A recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) final rule changing the Clean Air Act's New Source Review (NSR) program--a key means to protect public health and enhance air quality--has been under scrutiny by the Congress, industry, environmental groups, state and local air quality agencies, and the courts. GAO was asked to determine the basis of EPA's conclusions that (1) the rule's economic impacts would not… more
Date: August 22, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Records Management: National Archives and Records Administration's Acquisition of Major System Faces Risks

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Increasingly, government records involve documents that are electronically created and stored. In support of its mission to manage and archive these records and ensure access to the "essential evidence" that they contain, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is acquiring an advanced Electronic Records Archives (ERA). GAO was asked to determine, among other things, how the ERA program's syste… more
Date: August 22, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Forest Service Purchase Cards: Internal Control Weaknesses Resulted in Instances of Improper, Wasteful, and Questionable Purchases

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Since 1999, GAO has designated Forest Service's financial management as a high-risk area because of internal control and accounting weaknesses that have been identified by the Inspector General and GAO. Given these known risks and the hundreds of millions of dollars in credit card purchases made by the agency each year, GAO was asked to review the Forest Service's fiscal year 2001 purchase card transactions to… more
Date: August 11, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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DOD Personnel: Documentation of the Army's Civilian Workforce-Planning Model Needed to Enhance Credibility

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Between fiscal years 1989 and 2002, the Department of Defense (DOD) reduced its civilian workforce by about 38 percent, with little attention to shaping or specifically sizing this workforce for the future. As a result, the civilian workforce is imbalanced in terms of the shape, skills, and experience needed by the department. DOD is taking steps to transform its civilian workforce. To assist with this transfo… more
Date: August 22, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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DOD Contract Payments: Management Action Needed to Reduce Billions in Adjustments to Contract Payment Records

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "GAO has reported that the Department of Defense's (DOD) inability to accurately account for and report on disbursements is a long-term, major problem. GAO was requested to determine (1) the magnitude of the adjustments and related costs in fiscal year 2002, (2) why contracts, including payment terms, are so complex, (3) the key factors that caused Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Columbus to make … more
Date: August 8, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Nuclear Security: Federal and State Action Needed to Improve Security of Sealed Radioactive Sources

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Sealed radioactive sources, radioactive material encapsulated in stainless steel or other metal, are used worldwide in medicine, industry, and research. These sealed sources could be a threat to national security because terrorists could use them to make "dirty bombs." GAO was asked to determine (1) the number of sealed sources in the United States, (2) the number of sealed sources lost, stolen, or abandoned, … more
Date: August 6, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Contract Management: Civilian Agency Compliance with Revised Task and Delivery Order Regulations

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Multiple-award task and delivery order contracts were intended to streamline the acquisition of goods and services. Prior GAO reviews cited concerns that some agencies using these contracts were not attaining the level of competition Congress had initially envisioned. In response, Congress required that additional guidance be published in the Federal Acquisition Regulation and asked GAO if the guidance conform… more
Date: August 29, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Medical Malpractice: Implications of Rising Premiums on Access to Health Care

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "The recent rising cost of medical malpractice insurance premiums in many states has reportedly influenced some physicians to move or close practices, reduce high-risk services, or alter their practices to preclude potential lawsuits (known as defensive medicine practices). States have revised tort laws under which malpractice lawsuits are litigated to help constrain malpractice premium and claims costs. Some o… more
Date: August 8, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Workforce Investment Act: Potential Effects of Alternative Formulas on State Allocations

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "About $3.3 billion in funds were allocated to states in fiscal year 2003 for Youth, Adult, and Dislocated Worker employment and training programs under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998. The formulas used to distribute these funds are generally the same as those used to distribute funds under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) of 1982, although WIA target populations and program goals differ from… more
Date: August 28, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Wildland Fire Management: Additional Actions Required to Better Identify and Priorities Lands Needing Fuels Reduction

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "The density of the nation's forests, along with drought and other weather conditions, has fueled wildland fires that have required billions of dollars to suppress and has forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes. The Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Forest Service and the Department of the Interior (Interior) are collaborating on a long-term effort to reduce the risk these fires pose. GAO was asked… more
Date: August 15, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Budget Issues: Franchise Fund Pilot Review

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Congress is considering the reauthorization of the six franchise fund pilots authorized by the Government Reform Act of 1994. These self-supporting business-like entities were established to provide common administrative services on a fully reimbursable basis. The authorization for most of the pilots will expire at the end of fiscal year 2003. In addition to the suggestion of giving the pilots permanent author… more
Date: August 22, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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National Wildlife Refuges: Opportunities to Improve the Management and Oversight of Oil and Gas Activities on Federal Lands

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "The 95-million acre National Wildlife Refuge System contains federal lands devoted to the conservation and management of fish, wildlife, and plant resources. While the federal government owns the surface lands in the system, in many cases private parties own the subsurface mineral rights and have the legal authority to explore for and extract oil and gas. GAO was asked to determine the extent of oil and gas ac… more
Date: August 28, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Endangered Species: Fish and Wildlife Service Uses Best Available Science to Make Listing Decisions, but Additional Guidance Needed for Critical Habitat Designations

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Recent concerns about the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (Service) endangered species listing and critical habitat decisions have focused on the role that "sound science" plays in the decision-making process--whether the Service bases its decisions on adequate scientific data and properly interprets those data. In this report, GAO assesses the extent to which (1) the Service's policies and practices ensure t… more
Date: August 29, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Missile Defense: Additional Knowledge Needed in Developing System for Intercepting Long-Range Missiles

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "A number of countries hostile to the United States and its allies have or will soon have missiles capable of delivering nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons. To counter this threat, the Department of Defense's (DOD's) Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is developing a system to defeat ballistic missiles. MDA expects to spend $50 billion over the next 5 years to develop and field this system. A significant portio… more
Date: August 21, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Grants Management: EPA Needs to Strengthen Efforts to Address Persistent Challenges

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has long faced problems managing its grants, which constitute over one-half of the agency's annual budget, or about $4 billion. EPA uses grants to implement its programs to protect human health and the environment and awards grants to thousands of recipients, including state and local governments, tribes, universities, and nonprofit organizations. EPA's ability to effi… more
Date: August 29, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Energy Markets: Additional Actions Would Help Ensure That FERC's Oversight and Enforcement Capability Is Comprehensive and Systematic

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "In June 2002, GAO reported that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) had not yet adequately revised its regulatory and oversight approach for the natural gas and electricity industries' transition from regulated monopolies to competitive markets. GAO also concluded that FERC faced significant human capital challenges to transform its workforce to meet such changes. In responding to the report, FERC … more
Date: August 15, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Federal Real Property: Vacant and Underutilized Properties at GSA, VA, and USPS

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "The federal government has many vacant and underutilized properties that are no longer needed. Retaining unneeded real properties presents federal agencies with significant potential risks for (1) lost dollars because such properties are costly to maintain; and (2) lost opportunities because the properties could be put to more cost-beneficial uses, exchanged for other needed property, or sold to generate reven… more
Date: August 19, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Medicare Home Health Payment: Nonroutine Medical Supply Data Needed to Assess Payment Adjustments

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Under Medicare's prospective payment system (PPS), home health agencies receive a single payment, adjusted to reflect the care needs of different types of patients, for providing up to 60 days of home health care. Some home health industry representatives have suggested that certain nonroutine medical supplies (such as wound-care dressings) should be excluded from this payment and reimbursed separately because… more
Date: August 15, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Defense Inventory: Several Actions Are Needed to Further DLA's Efforts to Mitigate Shortages of Critical Parts

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "DOD's management, funding, and reporting of spending for spare parts programs have been a focus of GAO high risk reports for over a decade. They noted that spare parts shortages adversely affect military operations and readiness. Despite funding of about $1.9 billion over fiscal years 1999-2002 to increase availability of spare parts, managing to mitigate shortages still challenges the Defense Logistics Agency… more
Date: August 1, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Disaster Assistance: Information on FEMA's Post 9/11 Public Assistance to the New York City Area

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "The terrorist attacks on New York City created the most costly disaster in U.S. history. In response, the President pledged at least $20 billion in aid to the city. Approximately $7.4 billion of this aid is being provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) public assistance program, which provides grants to state and local governments to respond to and recover from disasters. The Senate C… more
Date: August 29, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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U.S. Customs Service: Prospective Rulings More Timely, but Database Reliability Questions Remain

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "GAO previously reported that the U.S. Customs Service Office of Regulations and Rulings (OR&R) headquarters was not timely in issuing most of its prospective rulings, which establish the duties importers pay on imported goods. The Trade Act of 2002 required GAO to determine whether OR&R has improved the timeliness of its prospective rulings. In addition, GAO determined what actions OR&R took to improve the tim… more
Date: August 6, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Charter Schools: New Charter Schools Across the Country and in the District of Columbia Face Similar Start-Up Challenges

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "As of the 2002-2003 school year, nearly 2,700 charter schools operated in 36 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Charter schools are public schools that are exempt from certain state and local regulations in exchange for agreeing to certain student performance goals. To increase their understanding of problems faced during the start-up process, Congress included a provision in the Omnibus Approp… more
Date: August 29, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Budget Issues: Alternative Approaches to Finance Federal Capital

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "In an era of limited resources and growing mission demands, many agencies have turned to approaches other than full up-front funding to finance capital. GAO was asked to inventory examples of alternative approaches that agencies have employed to finance the capital used in their operations."
Date: August 21, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Country-Of-Origin Labeling: Opportunities for USDA and Industry to Implement Challenging Aspects of the New Law

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "A provision in the 2002 Farm Bill requires grocery stores to identify certain commodities--beef, pork and lamb, fish and shellfish, fruits and vegetables, and peanuts--by country of origin. This provision also requires that an initial voluntary program be followed by a mandatory program by September 30, 2004. GAO was asked to identify existing programs that might be useful to USDA in crafting the new program, … more
Date: August 5, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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