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Department of Energy, interagency review needed to update U.S. position on enriched uranium that can be used for tritium production: report to congres
ISBN: 9781973969723 / Angielski / Miękka / 52 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " The United States needs an assured source of tritium to maintain the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile. To produce tritium, DOE has stated that it can only use LEU with no obligation to other countries under international agreements to use it for only peaceful purposes. USEC, a government corporation privatized in 1998, was the only company enriching uranium that DOE said could meet its LEU needs, but USEC ceased enrichment operations in May 2013 and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March 2014. DOE is currently considering options for obtaining unobligated LEU. Only one enrichment...
" The United States needs an assured source of tritium to maintain the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile. To produce tritium, DOE has stated that it can ...
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International food aid, prepositioning speeds delivery of emergency aid, but additional monitoring of time frames and costs is needed: report to the C
ISBN: 9781973969952 / Angielski / Miękka / 62 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " Through Title II of the Food for Peace Act, the United States provides U.S. agricultural commodities to meet emergency food needs in foreign countries. In fiscal years 2007 to 2012, USAID delivered $9.2 billion in emergency food aid to recipient countries through cooperating sponsors. In 2000, Congress authorized USAID to order, transport, and store food for prepositioning in both overseas and domestic locations. Through prepositioning, the agency orders food before it is requested and stores it in warehouses in or near regions with historically high needs. GAO was asked to examine U.S....
" Through Title II of the Food for Peace Act, the United States provides U.S. agricultural commodities to meet emergency food needs in foreign countri...
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Federal real property, more useful information to providers could improve the Homeless Assistance Program: report to the Committee on Homeland Securit
ISBN: 9781973970057 / Angielski / Miękka / 78 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " Title V of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act enacted in 1987 created a program to assist the homeless, in part, by identifying unused federal real property and making it available to homeless assistance providers. GAO was asked to review the implementation of Title V of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. This report examines: (1) the identification and transfer of federal real property to homeless assistance providers and (2) the benefits and challenges homeless assistance providers and national advocacy organizations reported in identifying, acquiring, and using federal...
" Title V of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act enacted in 1987 created a program to assist the homeless, in part, by identifying unused feder...
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Student and Exchange Visitor Program, DHS needs to assess risks and strengthen oversight of foreign students with employment authorization: report to
ISBN: 9781973973546 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " As of November 2013, about 100,000 of the approximately 1 million foreign students in the United States were approved to participate in OPT-an employment benefit that allows foreign students to obtain temporary work in their areas of study during and after completing an academic program. ICE is responsible for certifying schools; monitoring foreign students and schools, including their compliance with OPT requirements; and enforcing immigration laws for those that fail to comply. GAO was asked to review the management of OPT. This report examines the extent to which DHS has (1) identified...
" As of November 2013, about 100,000 of the approximately 1 million foreign students in the United States were approved to participate in OPT-an emplo...
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Unemployment insurance, states' reductions in maximum benefit durations have implications for federal costs: report to congressional requesters.
ISBN: 9781973973560 / Angielski / Miękka / 78 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " As part of the nation's UI system, overseen by DOL, states provide benefits to eligible unemployed workers, with additional weeks of benefits sometimes provided by the federal government in times of economic stress. Since the 1960s, states have had maximum UI benefit durations of 26 weeks or longer. However, since 2011, nine states have reduced their maximum benefit durations: Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, and South Carolina. GAO was asked to review the states' reductions. GAO examined (1) the circumstances in which states reduced the...
" As part of the nation's UI system, overseen by DOL, states provide benefits to eligible unemployed workers, with additional weeks of benefits someti...
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Public transit, updated guidance and expanded federal authority could facilitate bus procurement: report to the Honorable Matthew Cartwright, House of
ISBN: 9781973973706 / Angielski / Miękka / 40 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " Buses are critical to the nation's public transportation services. According to data from FTA's National Transit Database, buses carry more passengers than all other modes combined. FTA provides grants to transit agencies to buy buses. When making these purchases, agencies must comply with a range of federal requirements. GAO was asked to review the transit bus market and federal role in bus procurement. This report examines (1) the characteristics of the U.S. transit bus market, (2) the federal role in transit bus procurement, and (3) views of selected transit agencies on challenges, if...
" Buses are critical to the nation's public transportation services. According to data from FTA's National Transit Database, buses carry more passenge...
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Medicare, nurse anesthetists billed for few chronic pain procedures; implementation of CMS payment policy inconsistent: report to congressional reques
ISBN: 9781973973768 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " Chronic pain costs the nation about $600 billion each year, a quarter of which is borne by Medicare. One MAC, Noridian Healthcare Solutions (Noridian), began denying CRNA claims for certain chronic pain services in 2011, citing patient safety concerns. CMS issued a rule, effective January 2013, clarifying that CRNAs can bill Medicare for "any services that a CRNA] is legally authorized to perform in the state in which the services are furnished," including chronic pain management services. GAO was asked to review Medicare's payment policy regarding the provision of chronic pain management...
" Chronic pain costs the nation about $600 billion each year, a quarter of which is borne by Medicare. One MAC, Noridian Healthcare Solutions (Noridia...
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Defense contracting, early attention in the acquisition process needed to enhance competition: report to congressional requesters.
ISBN: 9781973973805 / Angielski / Miękka / 54 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " Competition is the cornerstone of a sound acquisition process. In fiscal year 2013, DOD obligated over $300 billion through contracts and orders, of which 57 percent was competed. DOD also obligates billions of dollars annually on contracts that are awarded using competitive procedures, but for which the government received only one offer. DOD implemented the Better Buying Power initiative in 2010, in part to increase competition. The conference report accompanying the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 mandated GAO to report on DOD's noncompetitive and one-offer...
" Competition is the cornerstone of a sound acquisition process. In fiscal year 2013, DOD obligated over $300 billion through contracts and orders, of...
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Littoral combat ship: deployment of USS Freedom revealed risks in implementing operational concepts and uncertain costs: report to congressi
ISBN: 9781973973980 / Angielski / Miękka / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " The LCS was intended to be a low-cost surface combatant that uses innovative operational concepts, such as minimal crew size, to lower operations and support costs. In 2013, the Navy deployed USS Freedom, one of two LCS variants, to Singapore to "prove its concept," demonstrate operational capabilities, and collect data on the ship's manning, training, maintenance, and logistics needs. The House report accompanying the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 mandated that GAO analyze the Navy's sustainment plans for its LCS program-including lessons from the USS Freedom...
" The LCS was intended to be a low-cost surface combatant that uses innovative operational concepts, such as minimal crew size, to lower operations an...
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Military capabilities: Navy should reevaluate its plan to decommission the USS Port Royal: report to congressional committees.
ISBN: 9781973974413 / Angielski / Miękka / 30 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " The USS Port Royal, one of the Navy's newest cruisers, ran aground in 2009. Although it was repaired by the Navy, it was slated for decommissioning in fiscal year 2015. Two separate mandates directed the Navy to comprehensively assess the condition of the ship before its decommissioning. This report evaluates the extent to which (1) the Navy's 2013 assessment and report to Congress addressed congressional direction; and (2) Navy's decision to decommission the Port Royal aligns with current information and Navy decommissioning requirements. GAO reviewed the Navy's assessment and supporting...
" The USS Port Royal, one of the Navy's newest cruisers, ran aground in 2009. Although it was repaired by the Navy, it was slated for decommissioning ...
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Maritime Administration, Ship Disposal Program needs improved communications and updated strategic plan: report to congressional committees.
ISBN: 9781973974482 / Angielski / Miękka / 34 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " Timely and proper disposal of obsolete ships in the National Defense Reserve Fleet-older ships designated for use in national emergencies-is critical to protecting the environment. Because these ships often contain hazardous materials, members of Congress and others have raised issues about the environmental concerns. As part of the Department of Transportation, MARAD's Ship Disposal Program serves as the federal government's agent for competing and awarding contracts for recycling the ships' materials. Congress has required MARAD's ship disposal program to award ship recycling contracts to...
" Timely and proper disposal of obsolete ships in the National Defense Reserve Fleet-older ships designated for use in national emergencies-is critica...
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Debt management - floating rate notes can help Treasury meet borrowing goals, but additional actions are needed to help manage risk: report to the Cha
ISBN: 9781973974529 / Angielski / Miękka / 50 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " To continue meeting its goal of financing the federal government's borrowing needs at the lowest cost over time, Treasury began issuing a new type of security-a 2-year floating rate note (FRN)-in January 2014. The FRN pays interest at a rate that resets periodically based on changes in the rate of the 13-week Treasury bill (to which the FRN is indexed). GAO was asked to review Treasury debt management, including this product and other debt management issues. This report (1) evaluates Treasury's rationale for introducing FRNs and (2) identifies the demand for Treasury securities from a broad...
" To continue meeting its goal of financing the federal government's borrowing needs at the lowest cost over time, Treasury began issuing a new type o...
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Federal real property, GSA should better target its use of swap-construct exchanges: report to congressional requesters.
ISBN: 9781973974567 / Angielski / Miękka / 38 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " To help address challenges in federal real-property management, including the growing need to replace and modernize federal buildings, GSA has proposed expanding its use of swap-construct exchanges. GSA has proposed this approach for some potentially large projects, including replacing the FBI's headquarters. GAO was asked to review issues related to these exchanges. This report addresses: (1) GSA's experience with completed swap-construct exchanges; (2) the status of GSA's proposed swap-construct exchanges; and (3) the potential benefits of these exchanges and factors that can influence...
" To help address challenges in federal real-property management, including the growing need to replace and modernize federal buildings, GSA has propo...
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Community Development Capital Initiative: status of the Program and financial health of remaining participants: report to congressional committees.
ISBN: 9781973974864 / Angielski / Miękka / 36 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " Treasury established CDCI under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) in February 2010 to help banks and credit unions certified as Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) maintain their services to underserved communities in the aftermath of the 2007-2009 financial crisis. Treasury invested a total of $570 million in 84 eligible institutions by September 2010. TARP's authorizing legislation mandates that GAO report every 60 days on TARP activities, including CDCI. This report examines (1) the financial status of CDCI; (2) factors affecting participants' decisions to remain...
" Treasury established CDCI under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) in February 2010 to help banks and credit unions certified as Community Dev...
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Maritime critical infrastructure protection: DHS needs to better address port cybersecurity: report to the Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, a
ISBN: 9781973975212 / Angielski / Miękka / 56 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " U.S. maritime ports handle more than $1.3 trillion in cargo annually. The operations of these ports are supported by information and communication systems, which are susceptible to cyber-related threats. Failures in these systems could degrade or interrupt operations at ports, including the flow of commerce. Federal agencies-in particular DHS- and industry stakeholders have specific roles in protecting maritime facilities and ports from physical and cyber threats. GAO's objective was to identify the extent to which DHS and other stakeholders have taken steps to address cybersecurity in the...
" U.S. maritime ports handle more than $1.3 trillion in cargo annually. The operations of these ports are supported by information and communication s...
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Highway projects, many federal and state environmental review requirements are similar, and little duplication of effort occurs: report to congression
ISBN: 9781973975380 / Angielski / Miękka / 84 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " Under NEPA, federal agencies evaluate the potential environmental impacts of proposed projects. FHWA has developed a process for NEPA reviews for federal-aid highway projects, such as roads or bridges. According to the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and GAO analysis, 18 states have SEPAs that also require the review of environmental impacts of a variety of actions for highway projects. The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) required GAO to examine state environmental reviews for highway projects, including whether they duplicate federal environmental reviews...
" Under NEPA, federal agencies evaluate the potential environmental impacts of proposed projects. FHWA has developed a process for NEPA reviews for fe...
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International food aid, better agency collaboration needed to assess and improve emergency food aid procurement system: report to the Chairwoman, Comm
ISBN: 9781973975434 / Angielski / Miękka / 44 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " USDA and USAID spent about $9.2 billion to provide international emergency food aid during fiscal years 2007-2012. USDA developed WBSCM with USAID's input to manage domestic and international food aid procurements. USDA spent about $187 million to develop and implement the system. GAO was asked to examine the international emergency food aid procurement process. This report examines (1) the extent to which agencies agree to use WBSCM to manage the process, (2) how the agencies' use of WBSCM and other systems affects USDA's ability to have accurate information, and (3) the extent to which...
" USDA and USAID spent about $9.2 billion to provide international emergency food aid during fiscal years 2007-2012. USDA developed WBSCM with USAID's...
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Department of Energy, enhanced transparency could clarify costs, market impact, risk, and legal authority to conduct future uranium transactions: repo
ISBN: 9781973975489 / Angielski / Miękka / 114 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " USEC is the only company that uses U.S.-developed technology to enrich uranium. According to DOE, under international agreements the U.S. must use uranium enriched with domestic technology to meet national security needs, such as for nuclear weapons. In 2012 and 2013, DOE transferred uranium to USEC to support the development of next generation enrichment technology and for other national security purposes. In May 2013, USEC ceased enrichment operations and, in March 2014, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In April 2014, DOE announced it would assume managerial responsibility for...
" USEC is the only company that uses U.S.-developed technology to enrich uranium. According to DOE, under international agreements the U.S. must use u...
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U.S. Postal Service, status of workforce reductions and related planning efforts: report to the Chairman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
ISBN: 9781973975564 / Angielski / Miękka / 40 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " USPS has insufficient revenues to cover its expenses, has reached its statutory borrowing limit, and has projected unsustainable losses through fiscal year 2020. In its April 2013 5-Year Business Plan, USPS reported that it needs to save up to $20 billion annually through fiscal year 2017 to help regain financial self sufficiency. A key area for potential cost savings is managing personnel-related costs, which account for about 78 percent of its expenses. GAO was asked to examine USPS's plans to manage the size and cost of its workforce. This report discusses (1) actions USPS has taken...
" USPS has insufficient revenues to cover its expenses, has reached its statutory borrowing limit, and has projected unsustainable losses through fisc...
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Veterans benefits mangement system: ongoing development and implementation can be improved; goals are needed to promote increased user satisfaction: r
ISBN: 9781973975809 / Angielski / Miękka / 104 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. " VBA pays disability benefits for disabling conditions incurred or aggravated while in military service, while pension benefits are for low-income veterans who are either elderly or have disabilities unrelated to military service. In fiscal year 2014, the department paid about $58 billion in disability compensation and about $5 billion in pension claims. The disability claims process has been the subject of attention by Congress and others, due in part, to long waits for processing claims and a large backlog of claims. To process disability and pension claims more efficiently, VA began...
" VBA pays disability benefits for disabling conditions incurred or aggravated while in military service, while pension benefits are for low-income ve...
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