A daily roundup of just-released investigative reports, drawn from oversight agencies, congressional committees, and government offices across Washington.

TRANSPORTATION: “High Speed Passenger Rail: Effectively Using Recovery Act Funds for High Speed Rail Projects” (Government Accountability Office). Reports findings “that while the potential benefits of high speed rail projects are many, these projects … are costly, take years to develop and build, and require substantial up-front public investment, as well as potentially long-term operating subsidies.” Also see hearing on “High-Speed Passenger Rail: How Fast Will It Get Here?” (Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security).

TRANSPORTATION: “International Aviation: Federal Efforts Help Address Safety Challenges in Africa, but Could Benefit from Reassessment and Better Coordination” (Government Accountability Office).

“MILITARY PERSONNEL: Reserve Component Servicemembers on Average Earn More Income while Activated” (Government Accountability Office).

MILITARY PROCUREMENT: “Assessments Needed to Address V-22 Aircraft Operational and Cost Concerns to Define Future Investments” (Government Accountability Office). And see hearing on “The Future of the V-22 Osprey: Costs, Capabilities, and Challenges” (House Oversight and Government Reform Committee).

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: “Audit of Veterans Health Administration’s Management of Non-Controlled Drugs” (Veterans Affairs Department’s Inspector General).

RECOVERY ACT: “Controls Over Aquaculture Grant Recovery Act Funds – Phase I” (Agriculture Department’s Inspector General).

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