Today's GAO Reports - April 01, 2009

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) today released the following reports and testimonies:

Reports

1. 2008 Lobbying Disclosure: Observations on Lobbyists' Compliance with Disclosure Requirements. GAO-09-487, April 1.  Highlights

2. Methadone-Associated Overdose Deaths: Factors Contributing to Increased Deaths and Efforts to Prevent Them. GAO-09-341, March 26.  Highlights

Testimonies

1. Defense Acquisitions: Measuring the Value of DOD's Weapon Programs Requires Starting with Realistic Baselines, by Michael J. Sullivan, director, acquisition and sourcing management, before the Panel on Defense Acquisition Reform, House Committee on Armed Services. GAO-09-543T, April 1.  Highlights

2. Contingency Contracting: DOD, State, and USAID Are Taking Actions to Track Contracts and Contractor Personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan, by John P. Hutton, director, acquisition and sourcing management, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Armed Services. GAO-09-538T, April 1.  Highlights

3. Human Capital: Improved Implementation of Safeguards and an Action Plan to Address Employee Concerns Could Increase Employee Acceptance of the National Security Personnel System, by Brenda S. Farrell, director, defense capabilities and management, before the Subcommittee on Readiness, House Committee on Armed Services. GAO-09-464T, April 1.  Highlights

4. High Speed Passenger Rail: Future Development Will Depend on Addressing Financial and Other Challenges and Establishing a Clear Federal Role, by Susan A. Fleming, director, physical infrastructure issues, before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations. GAO-09-560T, April 1.

5. Wildland Fire Management: Actions by Federal Agencies and Congress Could Mitigate Rising Fire Costs and Their Effects on Other Agency Programs, by Robin M.Nazzaro, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations. GAO-09-444T, April 1.  Highlights

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