Treasury’s financial reporting for TARP questioned

By Laurel Adams

GAO criticizes Treasury for lapses in its oversight of TARP accounts

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"… buy up risky assets from financial institutions, is under scrutiny by the Government Accountability Office for repeated inaccuracies on its financial statements.The Office of Financ …"

FEMA's technology shortcomings could affect disaster response

By Laurel Adams

Inspector general says FEMA's failure to update its technology could hinder emergency response

Excerpts from this story referencing "Government Accountability Office":

"… spector general said.Previous reviews by the DHS inspector general and the Government Accountability Office revealed FEMA’s ongoing struggle to build an IT system that is capable o …"

Oil spill cleanup fund is running out of money

By Laurel Adams

Oil spill damages fund, with a $1 billion cap, is nearly tapped out

Excerpts from this story referencing "Government Accountability Office":

"… elated to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill,” according to a report by the Government Accountability Office.“Ultimately, the federal government’s financial risk will continue to …"

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DOE contractor costs soar 44 percent due to pension losses

By Peter Newbatt Smith

An Energy Department contractor has an unusual explanation for a 44 percent cost overrun on a project to clean up millions of gallons of liq

Excerpts from this story referencing "Government Accountability Office":

"… rcent, from $3.2 billion to $4.6 billion, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office.A significant part of that jump is due to the defined-benefit pension plan …"

"… rmanent disposal site.Other new reports released by agencies including the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and various federal Offices of Inspector General (OIG):FINANCE* Trou …"

GAO: TSA screening of air cargo can’t be verified

By Laurel Adams

The Transportation Security Administration reported last August that it met its mandate to screen 100 percent of air cargo. But the Governme

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"… August that it met its mandate to screen 100 percent of air cargo. But the Government Accountability Office says TSA cannot verify the accuracy of the data it used, according to a re …"

"… entering the U.S.Following are other new watchdog reports released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), various federal Offices of Inspector General (OIG), and other gover …"

Commerce Department has no security monitoring program

By Laurel Adams

The Department of Commerce requires companies to get special export licenses if a foreign worker will have access to certain types of techno

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"… edge civilian technology to upgrade military capabilities. A review by the Government Accountability Office reveals Commerce has no way to ensure companies comply with the security r …"

"… he same countries.Following are other new watchdog reports released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), various federal Offices of Inspector General (OIG), and other gover …"

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IRS could save millions through e-filing

By Laurel Adams

Electronic filing of tax returns could save the Internal Revenue Service millions of dollars. The IRS currently spends $3.29 to process each

Excerpts from this story referencing "Government Accountability Office":

"… idual income tax returns per year, it must be submitted electronically.The Government Accountability Office found that the IRS may be missing opportunities to educate taxpayers about …"

"… million annually.Following are other new watchdog reports released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), various federal Offices of Inspector General (OIG), and other gover …"

Cost of 13 NASA projects skyrocket due to improper reviews

By Laurel Adams

The cost of 13 projects at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration grew almost 55 percent, a combined increase of about $2.5 billi

Excerpts from this story referencing "Government Accountability Office":

"… ing those 9 years.Following are other new watchdog reports released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), various federal Offices of Inspector General (OIG), and other gover …"

State and USAID struggle with contractors, putting billions at risk

By Laurel Adams

Obama’s budget request for State Department and USAID included an 8 percent increase over last year, up to $55.7 billion, but the GAO has fo

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"… q and Afghanistan.Following are other new watchdog reports released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), various federal Offices of Inspector General (OIG), and other gover …"

GAO: Almost a tenth of Medicare spending was improper

By Laurel Adams

An estimated $48 billion went to improper Medicare payments last year, out of the $509 billion spent on health care for elderly and disabled

Excerpts from this story referencing "Government Accountability Office":

"… medical services.Following are other new watchdog reports released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), various federal Offices of Inspector General (OIG), and other gover …"

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