GAO Reports by Subject Area

Government Accountability Office reports grouped by subject area, ranked by volume.

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Accounting standards, Audit reports, Federal corporations, Financial statement audits, Reporting requirements 99 2001-04-27 2007-04-05
Audit reports, Auditing procedures, Auditing standards, Financial management, Financial records, Financial statement audits, Financial statements, Internal controls, Reporting requirements 22 2005-06-23 2005-07-22
Financial statement audits, Accounting standards, Audit reports, Federal corporations, Reporting requirements 7 2001-04-27 2003-06-05
Accountability, Construction contracts, Contract administration, Contract modifications, Cost analysis, Cost overruns, Facility construction, Federal facilities, Federal funds, Future budget projections, Public visitor-centers, Risk assessment, Schedule slippages, Strategic planning, Cost estimates, Capitol Visitor Center Project 7 2007-09-25 2008-07-08
Audit reports, Financial statement audits, Accounting standards, Federal corporations, Reporting requirements 6 2001-10-17 2003-09-18
Health care services, Educational programs, Welfare benefits, Veterans benefits, Medicare programs, Aid for training or employment, Pensions, Medicaid programs, Social security benefits, Bibliographies 5 1995-02-01 1995-07-01
Auditing procedures, Auditing standards, Cost accounting, Federal advisory bodies, Federal agencies, Internal auditors, Internal audits, Standards evaluation, Yellow Book 5 2003-06-01 2007-12-31
Accounting standards, Audit reports, Financial statement audits, Federal corporations, Reporting requirements 5 2003-11-21 2005-09-30
Financial statement audits, Internal controls, Accounting procedures, Lawyers, Administrative costs, Reporting requirements, Financial records, Audit oversight 4 1995-03-31 1998-03-31
Construction contracts, Contract administration, Contract oversight, Contract performance, Contractors, Cost analysis, Cost overruns, Facility construction, Federal facilities, Federal funds, Future budget projections, Public visitor-centers, Schedule slippages, Cost estimates, Capitol Visitor Center Project 4 2006-02-15 2006-06-28
Benchmark testing, Economic stabilization, Foreign governments, Foreign policies, Interagency relations, Iraq War and reconstruction, Legislation, Policy evaluation, Security assessments, Program implementation, Iraq 4 2007-09-04 2007-09-07
Audit reports, Financial statement audits, Accounting standards, Reporting requirements, Federal corporations 4 2003-08-07 2003-09-18
Performance measures, Planning programming budgeting, General management reviews, OMB Program Assessment and Rating Tool 3 2002-12-10 2002-12-10
Handicapped persons, Disabilities or handicaps, Civil rights, Compliance, Federal legislation, Government facilities, Service industry, Retail facilities, Building codes 3 1994-06-21 1994-06-21
Financial statement audits, Audit reports, Reporting requirements, Accounting standards, Federal corporations 3 2005-06-10 2005-06-10
Federal corporations, Financial statement audits, Accounting standards, Audit reports, Reporting requirements 3 2001-11-30 2002-05-17
Disease detection or diagnosis, Federal aid programs, Federal employees, Health care programs, Health care services, Health hazards, Interagency relations, Occupational health and safety programs, Program management, Terrorism, HHS WTC Federal Responder Screening, Program 3 2007-07-23 2008-01-22
Counterterrorism, Emergency preparedness, Intergovernmental relations, National defense operations, National preparedness, Terrorism, Emergency Management Accreditation, Program 3 2002-08-20 2002-08-23
Counterterrorism, Emergency preparedness, Federal agencies, Federal intelligence agencies, Homeland security, Interagency relations, Investigations by federal agencies, Law enforcement agencies, Passenger screening, Records, Records management, Risk assessment, Standards, Strategic planning, Terrorism 3 2007-10-11 2007-11-08
Construction contracts, Contract administration, Cost analysis, Cost overruns, Facility construction, Federal facilities, Federal funds, Future budget projections, Public visitor-centers, Risk assessment, Schedule slippages, Strategic planning, Cost estimates, Capitol Visitor Center Project 3 2007-04-24 2007-07-31
Computer software verification and validation, Systems conversions, Y2K, Computer software, State-administered programs, Information resources management, Strategic information systems planning, Data integrity, Federal/state relations, Systems compatibility, Y2K 3 1999-08-13 1999-08-17
Auditing standards, Financial records, Financial statement audits, Independent counsels, Internal controls, Reporting requirements 3 2004-09-30 2006-03-31
Air traffic control systems, Air traffic controllers, Air transportation, Commercial aviation, Concept of operations, Enterprise architecture, Future budget projections, Program evaluation, Program management, Strategic planning, Systems conversions, Transportation planning, Next Generation Air Transportation, System 3 2007-05-09 2007-05-30
Accounting standards, Financial statement audits, Audit reports, Federal corporations, Reporting requirements, Financial records 3 2000-06-30 2000-06-30
Accounting procedures, Auditing standards, Dining facilities, Financial statement audits, Fund audits, Internal controls, Revolving funds, Senate Restaurant Revolving Fund 3 2002-03-15 2006-03-31
Accounting errors, Accounting standards, Auditing procedures, Auditing standards, Financial statement audits, Financial statements, Internal controls, Reporting requirements, Transparency 3 2005-10-27 2006-01-25
Accountability, Auditing standards, Budget cuts, Budget deficit, Budget outlays, Deficit reduction, Economic analysis, Federal funds, Fiscal policies, Future budget projections, Payments, Strategic planning 3 2006-12-01 2008-01-31
Accountability, Agency missions, Cost control, Financial management, Internal controls, Performance measures, Productivity in government, Quality control, Strategic planning 3 2006-01-01 2008-01-02
Uranium, Nuclear waste management, Radioactive waste disposal, Water pollution control, Intergovernmental fiscal relations, Environmental monitoring, Hazardous substances, Environmental policies, Cost sharing (finance), Fines (penalties), Grand Junction (CO), DOE Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Project 2 1996-02-28 1996-05-01
Telecommunication industry, Consumer protection, Regulatory agencies, Fraud, Telephone, Sanctions, Fines (penalties) 2 1998-04-21 1998-04-23
Tax administration systems, Internal controls, Financial statement audits, Financial records, Federal agency accounting systems, Accounting procedures, Data integrity, Financial management, Computer security 2 1998-04-15 1998-04-15
Sexual harassment, Military service academies, Students, Military offenses, Discrimination, Women, Program evaluation, Surveys, Education or training, Crimes or offenses 2 1994-01-31 1994-02-03
Security clearances, Nuclear weapons plant security, Domestic intelligence, Aliens, Weapons research, Laboratories, Foreign governments, Atomic energy defense activities, Classified information, Information leaking 2 1997-09-25 1998-10-06
Savings and loan associations, Insured commercial banks, Fees, Electronic funds transfer, Computer networks, Surveys 2 1998-04-24 1998-07-15
Reporting requirements, Financial records, Financial statement audits, Accounting standards, Federal corporations, Audit reports 2 2001-02-20 2001-02-20
Reporting requirements, Banking regulation, Securities regulation, Risk management, Internal controls, Financial management systems, Accounting procedures, Information disclosure, International economic relations 2 1994-05-19 1994-05-19
Presidential budgets, Future budget projections, Budget obligations, Appropriation accounts, Financial management, Budget authority, Budget functions, Budget outlays, Identification codes 2 1996-07-01 1999-04-01
Military downsizing, Equipment maintenance, Privatization, Base closures, Military bases, Military cost control, Base realignments, Defense contracts, Maintenance services contracts 2 1996-04-16 1996-04-17
Labor force, Labor law, Labor supply, Law enforcement, Occupational safety, Safety regulation, Safety standards, Temporary employment, Working conditions 2 2002-09-26 2002-09-26
Investigations by federal agencies, Physicians, Veterans hospitals, Inspectors general, Whistleblowers, Ethical conduct, Health services administration, Law enforcement, Confidential communication, Homicide 2 1998-05-13 1998-05-14
Internal controls, Compliance, Congressional privileges, Dining facilities, Financial records, Financial statement audits, Revolving funds, Auditing standards, Accounting procedures, Civil audits, Senate Restaurant Revolving Fund 2 1994-04-08 1994-10-12
Information technology, Labor force, Labor statistics, Economic analysis, Labor supply, Statistical methods, Projections 2 1998-03-20 1998-03-20
Information resources management, Health care programs, National defense operations, Defense contingency planning, Financial management, Public administration, International relations, Tax administration, Natural resources, Law enforcement 2 1998-01-30 1999-02-10
Independent regulatory commissions, Motor carrier operations, Railroad transportation operations, Cost control, Cost effectiveness analysis, Interstate commerce, Railroad regulation, Transportation industry, Transportation rates, Federal agency reorganization 2 1995-02-22 1995-03-03
Health care services, Educational programs, Welfare benefits, Veterans benefits, Medicare programs, Aid for training or employment, Retirement pensions, Medicaid programs, Social security benefits, Bibliographies 2 1995-08-01 1995-09-01
Health care programs, Health care services, Health care costs, Medicare programs, Educational programs, Drug treatment, Veterans benefits, Employment or training programs, Public assistance programs, Federal social security programs, Bibliographies 2 1994-04-01 1994-05-01
Health care facilities, Health care services, Interagency relations, Medical care evaluation, Mental health, Mental health care services, Military pay, Military personnel, Post-traumatic stress disorders, Veterans, Veterans benefits, Veterans' medical care, DOD Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom 2 2007-03-05 2007-03-08
Funds management, Mortgage loans, Econometric modeling, Economic analysis, Mortgage programs, Mortgage protection insurance, Risk management, Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund 2 2001-02-28 2001-03-19
Financial statement audits, Reporting requirements, Accounting standards, Federal corporations, Audit reports 2 2001-06-26 2003-08-07
Financial statement audits, Legislative bodies, Auditing standards, Accounting procedures, Internal controls, Federal agency accounting systems, Computer security, Revolving funds, Senate Restaurant Revolving Fund 2 1997-05-16 1998-06-23
Financial statement audits, Internal controls, Reporting requirements, Bank Insurance Fund, FSLIC Resolution Fund, Savings Association Insurance Fund 2 2004-02-13 2005-02-11
Financial statement audits, Internal controls, Reporting requirements 2 2001-05-15 2002-05-15
Financial statement audits, Audit reports, Veterans, Accounting standards, Federal corporations, Reporting requirements 2 2005-06-10 2005-06-10
Financial statement audits, Audit reports, Federal corporations, Accounting standards, Reporting requirements, Corporate audits, Financial records 2 2000-10-27 2000-10-27
Financial statement audits, Audit reports, Accounting standards, Reporting requirements, Federal corporations 2 2003-08-07 2005-06-10
Financial statement audits, Administrative costs, Internal controls, Reporting requirements, Accounting errors, Financial records, Lawyers, Accounting procedures, Audit oversight 2 1995-09-29 1996-03-29
Federal law, Internet, Municipal taxes, Policy evaluation, State taxes, Tax administration, Tax law 2 2006-01-23 2007-05-23
Federal funds, Federal procurement, Funds management, Nuclear proliferation, Nuclear weapons, Performance measures, Private sector, Program evaluation, Program management, Risk management, Strategic planning, Weapons of mass destruction, Program implementation, DOE Initiatives for Proliferation, Prevention Program 2 2007-12-12 2008-01-23
Federal corporations, Financial statement audits, Reporting requirements, Accounting standards, Audit reports 2 2001-10-17 2001-11-30
Federal corporations, Financial statement audits, Audit reports, Reporting requirements, Accounting standards 2 2001-06-25 2001-06-25
Environmental assessment, Environmental impact statements, Environmental law, Forest management, National forests, Policy evaluation, Program evaluation 2 2006-10-10 2007-06-28
Employees, Employment, Hiring policies, International organizations, Personnel management, Personnel recruiting 2 2006-09-06 2007-08-01
Eligibility determinations, Employment, Federal/state relations, Labor force, Part-time employment, Unemployment compensation programs, Unemployment insurance, Unemployment insurance benefits, Unemployment rates, Program goals or objectives, Program implementation, DOL Unemployment Insurance Program 2 2007-09-07 2007-09-19
Electronic data interchange, Electronic health records, Federal regulations, Health information architecture, Health information privacy, Information disclosure, Information technology, Internal controls, Interoperability, Medical information systems, National policies, Privacy law, Right of privacy, Standards, Strategic planning, Health policies, Policies and procedures 2 2007-01-10 2007-02-01
Elder care, Sanctions, Elderly persons, Nursing homes, Surveys, Noncompliance, Medical records, State programs, Safety standards, California, Medicare Program, Medicaid Program 2 1998-07-27 1998-07-28
Dependents, Homeland security, Immigrants, Immigration, Immigration and naturalization law, Immigration information systems, Reporting requirements, EOIR Automated Nationwide System for, Immigration Review 2 2005-10-21 2006-04-21
Data collection, Disease detection or diagnosis, Inspection, Laboratories, Quality assurance, Standards, Surveys, Testing 2 2006-06-16 2006-06-27
Current services estimates, Data collection, Federal law, Noncompliance, Productivity in government 2 2003-04-11 2003-04-11
Crime prevention, Crimes or offenses, Elder care, Health care personnel, Law enforcement, Nursing homes, Abuse, Georgia, Illinois, Medicaid Program, Medicare Program, Pennsylvania 2 2002-03-01 2002-03-04
Cost analysis, Environmental protection, Environmental research, Freedom of information, Government information dissemination, Information access, Information disclosure, Information management, Information resources management, Program management, Reorganization, Strategic planning 2 2008-02-29 2008-03-13
Cost analysis, Cost overruns, Ecosystem management, Ecosystems, Federal legislation, Program evaluation, Schedule slippages, Wildlife, Wildlife conservation, Cost estimates, Program implementation, Army Corps of Engineers Comprehensive, Everglades Restoration Plan 2 2007-05-31 2007-09-19
Cost analysis, Cost effectiveness analysis, Data collection, Defense cost control, Defense economic analysis, Financial management systems, Internal controls, Program evaluation, Program management, Travel, Travel costs, Program implementation, Defense Travel System 2 2006-09-26 2006-11-16
Contract administration, Hazardous substances, Cooperative agreements, Government collections, Budget obligations, Deobligations, Unexpended budget balances, Waste disposal, Superfund Program 2 1997-04-08 1997-04-15
Contract administration, Cost overruns, Earth resources satellites, Geosynchronous satellites, Lessons learned, Procurement planning, Program evaluation, Program management, Satellites, Weather forecasting, NOAA Geostationary Operational, Environmental Satellite 2 2006-09-06 2006-09-29
Contract administration, Contract oversight, Contract performance, Disaster planning, Disaster recovery plans, Emergency preparedness, Government contracts, Hurricanes, Lessons learned, Monitoring, Natural disasters, Performance measures, Private sector, Procurement practices, Government/business relations, Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Rita 2 2005-11-02 2005-11-08
Contamination, Environmental monitoring, Grant monitoring, Grants to states, Health hazards, Pollution monitoring, Program evaluation, Public health, Water pollution control, Water quality, Water quality standards, Program implementation, E. coli Bacteria, Great Lakes 2 2007-05-01 2007-07-12
Consumer protection, Federal/state relations, Fraud, Health insurance, Insurance companies, Insurance regulation, Medical expense claims, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Texas 2 2004-02-27 2004-03-03
Consumer protection, Decision making, Drugs, Pharmaceutical industry, Pharmacological research, Prescription drugs, Product safety, Safety regulation, Safety standards 2 2006-03-31 2007-05-09
Consumer protection, Debt, Federal regulations, Homeowners loans, Housing, Information disclosure, Lending institutions, Loan defaults, Loan repayments, Mortgage interest rates, Mortgage loans, Risk assessment 2 2006-09-19 2006-09-20
Consumer protection, Cost analysis, Financial analysis, Insurance, Insurance companies, Insurance premiums, Insurance regulation, Investigations by federal agencies, Kickbacks 2 2006-04-24 2006-04-26
Construction contracts, Contract administration, Cost analysis, Cost overruns, Facility construction, Federal facilities, Federal funds, Future budget projections, Public visitor-centers, Risk assessment, Risk management, Schedule slippages, Strategic planning, Cost estimates, Capitol Visitor Center Project 2 2007-02-16 2007-03-13
Confidential communication, Confidential information, Employee training, Evaluation criteria, Information access, Information management, Internal controls, Policy evaluation, Program evaluation, Policies and procedures, Transparency 2 2006-03-07 2006-03-14
Comparative analysis, Cost analysis, Employee medical benefits, Federal employees, Health care programs, Health insurance, Health insurance cost control, Insurance premiums, Program evaluation, Retirees, Surveys, Cost growth, Federal Employees Health Benefits, Program 2 2006-12-22 2007-05-18
Command and control systems, Computer systems, Critical infrastructure, Cyber security, Homeland security, Information infrastructure, Information security, Information technology, Private sector, Risk assessment, Risk management, Strategic planning, Security standards 2 2007-09-10 2007-10-17
Command and control systems, Computer systems, Critical infrastructure, Cyber security, Energy, Evaluation criteria, Homeland security, Information infrastructure, Information security, Information technology, Public health, Risk assessment, Risk management, Strategic planning, System security plans, Transportation, Security standards, National Infrastructure Protection Plan 2 2007-10-31 2007-10-31
Combat readiness, Cost analysis, Defense capabilities, Defense operations, Employee training, Force planning, Foreign governments, Foreign military assistance, Foreign military training, Foreign policies, Interagency relations, International relations, Law enforcement, Military forces, Military personnel retention, Military training, Mission budgeting, Performance measures, Police training, Risk factors, Risk management, Schedule slippages, Strategic forces, Strategic planning, Training utilization, Afghan National Police, Afghan National Security Forces, Afghanistan 2 2008-06-18 2008-06-18
Collection procedures, Cost analysis, Criminal activities, Debt, Debt collection, Federal taxes, Financial management, Income taxes, Noncompliance, Payroll systems, Program abuses, Tax administration, Tax administration systems, Tax law, Tax nonpayment, Tax return audits, Tax returns, Tax violations, Taxes, Taxpayers, Voluntary compliance, Payroll taxes, GAO High Risk Series 2 2008-07-25 2008-07-29
Clearinghouses (information), Systems conversions, Computer software verification and validation, Medical information systems, Embedded computer systems, Computer software, Medical equipment, Strategic information systems planning, Y2K, Y2K, FDA/VHA Federal Year 2000 Biomedical Equipment, Clearinghouse 2 1999-05-25 1999-06-10
Claims processing, Customer service, Discrimination, Grievance procedures, Housing, Internal controls, Investigations by federal agencies, Noncompliance, Records management, Standards, Surveys, Timeliness, HUD Fair Housing Assistance Program, HUD Title Eight Automated Paperless, Tracking System 2 2005-10-31 2005-10-31
Certification and accreditation, Eligibility determinations, Evaluation criteria, Inspection, Institution accreditation, Manufacturing industry, Medical equipment, Program evaluation, Quality control, Schedule slippages, Voluntary compliance, FDA Inspection By Accredited Persons, Program 2 2007-01-05 2008-01-29
Budget obligations, Federal courts, Federal property management, Interagency relations, Rent policies, Rental rates, Federal Buildings Fund 2 2006-06-20 2006-06-22
Budget functions, Budget obligations, Budget outlays, Budget surplus, Cost analysis, Crude oil, Data collection, Economic analysis, Economic development, Economic growth, Economic policies, Exporting, Financial management, Foreign economic assistance, Foreign governments, Future budget projections, International organizations, Investment planning, Investments abroad, Iraq War and reconstruction, Monetary policies, Cost awareness, Cost estimates, Iraq 2 2008-08-05 2008-09-16
Budget deficit, Deficit reduction, Fiscal policies, Budget cuts, Budget outlays, Budget administration, Spending legislation, Cost control 2 1996-06-28 1997-03-14
Blood diseases, Cost analysis, Dialysis, Food and drug law, Medicare, Payments, Policy evaluation, Prescription drugs, Prices and pricing, Program evaluation, Rates, Urologic diseases 2 2006-11-13 2007-06-26
Biometric identification, Biometric visas, Border patrols, Border security, Homeland security, Identification cards, Information management, Internal controls, Standards, Strategic planning, Visas, Waivers, Program implementation, DHS Visitor and Immigrant Status, Indicator Technology Program 2 2006-12-06 2007-01-31
Biological warfare, Chemical warfare, Disaster relief aid, Emergency medical services, Emergency preparedness, Infectious diseases, Interagency relations, Terrorism, FEMA Federal Response Plan, HSS Bioterrorism Preparedness and, Response Program 2 2001-10-05 2001-10-09
Billing procedures, Collection procedures, Debt collection, Government collections, Health care costs, Health care programs, Health care services, Health insurance, Insurance companies, Internal controls, Veterans benefits, Veterans hospitals, Timeliness, VA Revenue Action Plan 2 2004-07-19 2004-07-21
Best practices, Concept of operations, Federal agency reorganization, Financial management, Financial management systems, Homeland security, Human capital management, Internal controls, Requirements definition, Risk management, Standards, Strategic planning, Systems conversions, Program implementation 2 2007-06-21 2007-06-28
Beneficiaries, Claims processing, Eligibility determinations, Health care programs, Internal controls, Medicaid, Medicare, Monitoring, Pharmaceutical industry, Prescription drugs, Prospective payments, Reimbursements, Medicare Part D 2 2007-05-04 2007-05-08
Base closures, Base realignments, Cost effectiveness analysis, Military downsizing, Privatization, Aircraft maintenance, Logistics, Competitive procurement, Military aircraft, C-5 Aircraft 2 1998-02-24 1998-03-04