Preliminary List of Significant PMA/GPRA/Clinger-Cohen Act Publications

11 March – 1 January 2009 

ALERT #09-12 is a preliminary list of significant publications related to the President’s Management Agenda (PMA), Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), and the Clinger-Cohen Act dated between 11 March 2009 and 1 February 2009.  A final list will be distributed at least thirty days after the close of any month since publications are not always released shortly on the date of the publication. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has revised its way of showing some URLs, i.e. rather than the traditional blue underlining in every case, they may show “Full Report”, “Highlights”, or “Summary”.  To download your selection, just put your cursor on that selection and Microsoft Outlook will show “CTRL+click to follow link”. So simply press your CTRL key and click as instructed to bring up the document.

March 2009

GAO Business Systems Modernization:  Internal Revenue Service's Fiscal Year 2009 Expenditure Plan.  GAO-09-281, March 11. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-281

Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09281high.pdf Key Words: Modernization, IRS

GAO Troubled Asset Relief Program:  Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues, by Richard J. Hillman, managing director, financial markets and community investment, before the Subcommittee on Domestic Policy, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  GAO-09-474T, March 11. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-474T Key Words: Transparency, TARP

GAO Clean Coal:  DOE Should Prepare a Comprehensive Analysis of the Relative Costs, Benefits, and Risks of a Range of Options for FutureGen, by Mark Gaffigan, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, House Committee on Science and Technology.  GAO-09-465T, March 11. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-465T Key Words: Cost/Benefit Analysis, Clean Coal Technology

GAO Forest Service:  Emerging Issues Highlight the Need to Address Persistent Management Challenges, by Robin M. Nazzaro, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations.  GAO-09-443T, March 11. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-443T

Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09443thigh.pdf Key Words: Management Challenges, Forest Service

GAO Transportation Programs:  Challenges Facing the Department of Transportation and Congress, by Katherine Siggerud, managing director, physical infrastructure issues, before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations.  GAO-09-435T, March 10. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-435T Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09435thigh.pdf Key Words: Management Challenges, DOT

GAO  National Cybersecurity Strategy:  Key Improvements Are Needed to Strengthen the Nation's Posture, by David Powner, director, information technology management issues, before the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology, House Committee on Homeland Security.  GAO-09-432T, March 10. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-432T Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09432thigh.pdf Key Words: Strategy, Cybersecurity

IBM Strengthening Government’s Ability to Deal with the Financial Crisis by Thomas Stanton, March 9, www.businessofgovernment.org Key Words: Financial Management, Government-wide

GAO Afghanistan Security:  U.S. Programs to Further Reform Ministry of Interior and National Police Challenged by Lack of Military Personnel and Afghan Cooperation.  GAO-09-280, March 9. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-280 Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09280high.pdf Key Words: Program Management, Afghanistan

GAO Ryan White CARE Act:  Estimated Effect of Proposed Stop-Loss Provision on Urban Areas.  GAO-09-472R, March 6. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-472R Key Words: Program Management

GAO Information Technology: Census Bureau Testing of 2010 Decennial Systems Can Be Strengthened.  GAO-09-262, March 5. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-262 Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09262high.pdf Key Words: Program Management, Census

GAO American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: GAO's Role in Helping to Ensure Accountability and Transparency, by Gene L. Dodaro, acting comptroller general, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.  GAO-09-453T, March 5.

http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-453T Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09453thigh.pdf Key Words: Accountability, Transparency

GAO Systemic Risk:  Regulatory Oversight and Recent Initiatives to Address Risk Posed by Credit Default Swaps, by Orice M. Williams, director, financial markets and community investment, before the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises, House Committee on Financial Services.  GAO-09-397T, March 5. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-397T Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09397thigh.pdf Key Words: Financial Regulatory Management

GAO 2010 Census:  Little Time Remains to Address Operational Challenges, by Robert Goldenkoff, director, strategic issues; and David Powner, director, information technology management issues, before the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  GAO-09-408T, March 5.

http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-408T Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09408thigh.pdf Key Words: Program Management, Census

GAO Information Technology:  Census Bureau Testing of 2010 Decennial Systems Can Be Strengthened, by David Powner, director, information technology management issues; and Robert Goldenkoff, director, strategic issues, before the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  GAO-09-414T, March 5. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-414T Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09414thigh.pdf Key Words: Program Management, Census, IT

GAO Climate Change:  Observations on the Potential Role of Carbon Offsets in Climate Change Legislation, by John Stephenson, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  GAO-09-456T, March 5. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-456T Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09456thigh.pdf Key Words: Program Management, Climate Change

GAO DOD Business Transformation:  Status of DOD's Actions on Previous Recommendations for the Defense Travel System, by Asif A. Khan, director, financial management and assurance, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Armed Services.  GAO-09-416T, March 5. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-416T Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09416thigh.pdf Key Words: Transformation, DOD

GAO NASA:  Projects Need More Disciplined Oversight and Management to Address Key Challenges, by Cristina Chaplain, director, acquisition and sourcing management, before the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, House Committee on Science and Technology.  GAO-09-436T, March 5. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-436T Key Words: Program Management, NASA

GAO Environmental Protection Agency:  Major Management Challenges.  GAO-09-434, March 4. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-434 Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09434high.pdf Key Words: Management Challenges, EPA

GAO Immigration Enforcement:  Controls over Program Authorizing State and Local Enforcement of Federal Immigration Laws Should Be Strengthened, by Richard M. Stana, director, homeland security and justice, before the House Committee on Homeland Security.  GAO-09-381T, March 4. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-381T Key Words: Inter-governmental affairs

GAO Department of Energy:  Contract and Project Management Concerns at the National Nuclear Security Administration and Office of Environmental Management, by Gene Aloise, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, House Committee on Appropriations.  GAO-09-406T, March 4.

http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-406T Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09406thigh.pdf Key Words: Acquisition Management, NNSA

GAO Defense Management:  Increased Attention on Fuel Demand Management at DOD's Forward-Deployed Locations Could Reduce Operational Risks and Costs, by William M. Solis, director, defense capabilities and management, before the Subcommittee on Readiness, House Committee on Armed Services.  GAO-09-388T, March 3. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-388T Key Words: Program Management, DOD

GAO Department of Homeland Security:  Organizational Structure, Spending, and Staffing for the Health Care Provided to Immigration Detainees, by Alicia Puente Cackley, director, health care, before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, House Committee on Appropriations.  GAO-09-401T, March 3. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-401T Key Words: Human Capital Management, DHS

GAO Disaster Recovery:  Past Experiences Offer Recovery Lessons for Hurricanes Ike and Gustav and Future Disasters, by Stanley J. Czerwinski, director, strategic issues, before the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response, House Committee on Homeland Security.  GAO-09-437T, March 3. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-437T Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09437thigh.pdf Key Words: Disaster Recovery Management

GAO Department of the Interior:  Major Management Challenges, by Robin M. Nazzaro and Franklin Rusco, directors, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations.  GAO-09-425T, March 3. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-425T Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09425thigh.pdf Key Words: Management Challenges

GAO Nuclear Weapons:  NNSA and DOD Need to More Effectively Manage the Stockpile Life Extension Program.  GAO-09-385, March 2. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-385

Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09385high.pdf Key Words: Program Management

GAO Defense Acquisitions:  DOD Must Balance Its Needs with Available Resources and Follow an Incremental Approach to Acquiring Weapon Systems, by Michael J. Sullivan, director, acquisition and sourcing management, before the Senate Committee on Armed Services.  GAO-09-431T, March 3. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-431T Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09431thigh.pdf Key Words: Program Management

GAO NASA: Assessments of Selected Large-Scale Projects.  GAO-09-306SP, March 2.

http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-306SP Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09306sphigh.pdf Key Words: Project Assessments

GAO Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide:  Best Practices for Developing and Managing Capital Program Costs.  GAO-09-3SP, March 2, 2009. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-3SP (PDF, 438 pages) Key Words: Cost Estimating, Assessment Guide  

February 2009

GAO Month in Review by Topics for February, www.gao.gov, released 6 March

GAO Defense Acquisitions:  Perspectives on Potential Changes to Department of Defense Acquisition Management Framework.  GAO-09-295R. February 27. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-295R Key Words: Acquisition Management, DOD

GAO Defense Acquisitions:  Perspectives on Potential Changes to Department of Defense Acquisition Management Framework.  GAO-09-295R. February 27. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-295R Key Words: Acquisition Management

GAO Overseas U.S. Government Personnel Involved in Efforts to Protect and Enforce Intellectual Property Rights.  GAO-09-402R, February 26. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-402R Key Words: Intellectual Property

GAO Veterinarian Workforce:  The Federal Government Lacks a Comprehensive Understanding of Its Capacity to Protect Animal and Public Health, by Lisa R. Shames, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.  GAO-09-424T, February 26. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-424T Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09424thigh.pdf Key Words: Program Management

GAO Nonprofit Sector:  Significant Federal Funds Reach the Sector through Various Mechanisms, but More Complete and Reliable Funding Data Are Needed.  GAO-09-193, February 26. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-193 Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09193high.pdf Key Words: Non-profits

GAO Excluded Parties List System:  Suspended and Debarred Businesses and Individuals Improperly Receive Federal Funds, by Gregory D. Kutz, managing director, forensic audits and special investigations, before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  GAO-09-419T, February 26. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-419T Key Words: Acquisition Management, Fraud

GAO Hardrock Mining:  Information on Types of State Royalties, Number of Abandoned Mines, and Financial Assurances on BLM Land, by Robin M. Nazzaro, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, House Committee on Natural Resources.  GAO-09-429T, February 26. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-429T Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09429thigh.pdf  Key Words: Information Management

GAO Chemical Regulation:  Options for Enhancing the Effectiveness of the Toxic Substances Control Act, by John Stephenson, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  GAO-09-428T, February 26. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-428T Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09428thigh.pdf Key Words: Program Management

GAO Workforce Investment Act:  Labor Has Made Progress in Addressing Areas of Concern, but More Focus Needed on Understanding What Works and What Doesn't, by George A. Scott, director, education, workforce, and income security, before the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness, House Committee on Education and Labor.  GAO-09-396T, February 26. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-396T Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09396thigh.pdf Key Words: Human Capital Management

GAO NASA Workforce:  Responses to Follow-up Questions regarding the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Use of Term Appointments.  GAO-09-356R, February 25.

http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-356R Key Words: Human Capital Management

GAO Excluded Parties List System:  Suspended and Debarred Businesses and Individuals Improperly Receive Federal Funds.  GAO-09-174, February 25. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-174 Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09174high.pdf Key Words: Acquisition Management, Fraud

IBM Six Practical Steps to Improve Contracting by Allan Burman, February 24, www.businessofgovernment.org Key Words: Acquisition Management

GAO Older Workers:  Enhanced Communication among Federal Agencies Could Improve Strategies for Hiring and Retaining Experienced Workers.  GAO-09-206, February 24.

http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-206 Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09206high.pdf Key Words: Human Capital Management

GAO Climate Change Science: High Quality Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data are a Cornerstone of Programs to Address Climate Change, by John Stephenson, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, House Committee on Science and Technology.  GAO-09-423T, February 24. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-423T Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09423thigh.pdf Key Words: Climate Change

GAO Federal Land Management:  Potential Effects and Factors to Consider in a Move of the Forest Service into the Department of the Interior, by Robin M. Nazzaro, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations.  GAO-09-412T, February 24.

http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-412T Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09412thigh.pdf Key Words: Program Management

GAO Troubled Asset Relief Program:  Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues, by Gene L. Dodaro, acting comptroller general, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Financial Services.  GAO-09-417T, February 24. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-417T Key Words: Transparency, Accountability, TARP

GAO DHS: Organizational Structure and Resources for Providing Health Care to Immigration Detainees.  GAO-09-308R, February 23. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-308R Key Words: Program Management

GAO Securing, Stabilizing, and Developing Pakistan's Border Area with Afghanistan:  Key Issues for Congressional Oversight.  GAO-09-263SP, February 23. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-263SP Key Words: Governmental Relations, Foreign Policy

GAO Defense Management:  DOD Needs to Increase Attention on Fuel Demand Management at Forward-Deployed Locations.  GAO-09-300, February 20. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-300 Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09300high.pdf Key Words: Program Management

IBM Weblog “Avoiding a Parallel Government” by John Kamensky, February 20, www.businessofgovernment.org (see Presidential Transition Series)

GAO Government Printing Office:  Issues Faced in Obtaining a New Facility.  GAO-09-392R, February 20. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-392R Key Words: Facilities Management

GAO "Challenges Facing the New Administration and the 111th Congress," by Gene L. Dodaro, acting comptroller general, before the AGA 2009 Leadership Conference, in Washington, D.C.  GAO-09-383CG, February 19, 2009 http://www.gao.gov/cghome/d09383cg.pdf Key Words: Government-wide Management Challenges

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COUNCIL American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, 18 February, http://www.pscouncil.org/ARRASummary02-18-09.asp  (A Contractors’ Perspective on key infrastructure and IT funding provisions) Key Words: ARRA, Acquisition Policy

OMB M-09-10, Initial Implementing Guidance for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (February 18, 2009) (62 pages, 547 kb) Key Words: ARRA Guidance

GAO Clean Coal:  DOE's Decision to Restructure FutureGen Should Be Based on a Comprehensive Analysis of Costs, Benefits, and Risks.  GAO-09-248, February 13.

http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-248 Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09248high.pdf Key Words: Cost/Benefit Analysis, Risk Management

GAO Iraq and Afghanistan:  Availability of Forces, Equipment, and Infrastructure Should Be Considered in Developing U.S. Strategy and Plans, by Janet St. Laurent, managing director, defense capabilities and management, before the House Committee on Armed Services.  GAO-09-380T, February 12. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-380T Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09380thigh.pdf Key Words: Strategy, Plans

GAO Afghanistan Security: Corrective Actions Are Needed to Address Serious Accountability Concerns about Weapons Provided to Afghan National Security Forces, by Charles M. Johnson, Jr., director, international affairs and trade, before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  GAO-09-366T, February 12. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-366T Key Words: Accountability

GAO Transportation Research:  The Department of Transportation Has Made Progress in Coordinating and Reviewing Its Research Activities, by David J. Wise, acting director, physical infrastructure issues, before the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation, House Committee on Science and Technology.  GAO-09-361T, February 12. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-361T Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09361thigh.pdf Key Words: Transportation Research

GAO Federal Land Management:  Observations on a Possible Move of the Forest Service into the Department of the Interior.  GAO-09-223, February 11. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-223 Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09223high.pdf Key Words: Program Management

GAO Defense Management:  Actions Needed to Overcome Long-standing Challenges with Weapon Systems Acquisition and Service Contract Management, by Gene L. Dodaro, acting comptroller general, before the Subcommittee on Defense, House Committee on Appropriations.  GAO-09-362T, February 11. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-362T Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09362thigh.pdf Key Words: Defense Management

GAO National Airspace System:  FAA Reauthorization Issues are Critical to System Transformation and Operations, by Gerald L. Dillingham, Ph.D., director, physical infrastructure issues, before the Subcommittee on Aviation, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.  GAO-09-377T, February 11. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-377T

Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09377thigh.pdf Key Words: Transportation Management, Airspace

GAO Human Capital:  Opportunities Exist to Build on Recent Progress to Strengthen DOD's Civilian Human Capital Strategic Plan.  GAO-09-235, February 10. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-235 Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09235high.pdf Key Words: Human Capital, Strategic Plan

GAO GSA Global Supply's Direct Vendor Delivery Proposal Addresses Declining Office Product Sales, but Annual Reviews May Be Needed to Monitor Impact on Small Business Participation.  GAO-09-230R, February 6. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-230R

Key Words: Program Management, Small Business

GAO Highway Trust Fund:  Improved Solvency Mechanisms and Communication Needed to Help Avoid Shortfalls in the Highway Account.  GAO-09-316, February 6. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-316 Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09316high.pdf Key Words: Program & Financial Management

GAO "GAO's Work on Today's High Risk Issues and Long-Term Challenges," by Gene L. Dodaro, acting comptroller general, before the Arizona Society of CPAs, in Phoenix, Arizona.  GAO-09-382CG, February 6, 2009 http://www.gao.gov/cghome/d09382cg.pdf Key Words: High Risk Issues, Management Challenges

GAO Foster Care: State Practices for Assessing Health Needs, Facilitating Service Delivery, and Monitoring Children's Care.  GAO-09-26, February 6. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-26 Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d0926high.pdf Key Words: Program Management, Inter-Governmental Relations

GAO Surface Transportation:  Clear Federal Role and Criteria-Based Selection Process Could Improve Three National and Regional Infrastructure Programs.  GAO-09-219, February 6.

http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-219 Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09219high.pdf Key Words: Infrastructure Program Management

GAO Aviation Security:  Status of Transportation Security Inspector Workforce.  GAO-09-123R, February 6. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-123R Key Words: Workforce Planning

GAO Estimated Adjusted Medicaid Funding Allocations Related to the Proposed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  GAO-09-371R, February 5. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-371R Key Words: ARRA, Medicaid

GAO Troubled Asset Relief Program:  Status of Efforts to Address Transparency and Accountability Issues, by Gene L. Dodaro, acting comptroller general, before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.  GAO-09-359T, February 5.

http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-359T Key Words: Transparency, Accountability

GAO Financial Regulation:  A Framework for Crafting and Assessing Proposals to Modernize the Outdated U.S. Financial Regulatory System, by Gene L. Dodaro, acting comptroller general, before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.  GAO-09-349T, February 4. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-349T Key Words: Regulatory Management, Financial

GAO Veterinarian Workforce:  Actions Are Needed to Ensure Sufficient Capacity for Protecting Public and Animal Health.  GAO-09-178, February 4. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-178 Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d09178high.pdf Key Words: Regulatory Management, Animal Health

GAO Estimated Temporary Medicaid Funding Allocations Related to Section 5001 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  GAO-09-364R, February 4. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-364R Key Words: ARRA, Medicaid, Program Management

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COUNCIL Regime Change Cuts Both Ways by Stan Soloway in Washington Technology, 2 February 2009, http://washingtontechnology.com/Articles/2009/02/02/Soloway-Regime-change-cuts-both-ways.aspx?Page=2&p=1 Key Words: Acquisition Policy

GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM).  GAO-09-232G, February 2009. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-09-232G Key Words: Information Systems, Audit Manual

OMB Summary Report of the 2008 Financial Report of the United States Government (February 2009) Key Words: Government-wide Financial Report