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Social Security Disability: SSA Has Had Mixed Success in Efforts to Improve Caseload Management

Description: Testimony issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed the Social Security Administration's (SSA) management of its disability caseload, focusing on: (1) the status of SSA's efforts to improve its claims process; (2) lessons learned from the agency's efforts to date that can be applied to its current and future claims processing improvement plans; and (3) SSA's efforts to review the continuing eligibility of its benefic… more
Date: October 21, 1999
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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[Transcript for Dr. George Edwards interview]

Description: Transcripts for the video footage from the Jo Streit Film Footage Collection on Jo Streit's documentary "Flirting with Power."
Date: July 21, 1999
Creator: Streit, Jo
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Financial Management Systems Compliance Review Guide

Description: Other written product issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "GAO published a guide to assist federal managers in determining whether management systems comply with federal requirements. This guide is to be used by managers responsible for financial management systems and individuals performing financial management systems reviews."
Date: October 21, 1999
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Internal Control: Improvements Needed in SEC's Accounting and Financial Reporting Procedures

Description: Correspondence issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "On November 15, 2005, we issued our report on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) fiscal years 2005 and 2004 financial statements and on SEC's internal control as of September 30, 2005. We also reported on the results of our tests of SEC's compliance with selected provisions of laws and regulations during fiscal year 2005. The purpose of this report is to discuss issues identified during … more
Date: April 21, 2006
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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GSA On-line Procurement Programs Lack Documentation and Reliability Testing

Description: Correspondence issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "The General Services Administration's (GSA) two online procurement systems--GSA Advantage! and information Technology Solutions Shop--lack basic management controls to ensure the systems produce reliable data, can not be inappropriately modified, and provide continuous service. These controls are increasingly important because government agencies are expected to increase their use of these systems and GSA relie… more
Date: December 21, 2001
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Information Technology: Responses to Subcommittee Post-Hearing Questions Regarding the FBI's Management Practices and Acquisition of a New Investigative Case Management System

Description: Correspondence issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "This letter responds to follow-up questions about our September 14, 2005, testimony before Congress. In that testimony, we discussed the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) progress in building management capabilities essential to successfully modernizing its information technology (IT) systems. Systems modernization is a vital part of the FBI's ongoing efforts to transform itself in the wake of the … more
Date: December 21, 2005
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Regulatory Reform: Comments on S. 746--The Regulatory Improvement Act of 1999

Description: A statement of record issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed S.746, the Regulatory Improvement Act of 1999, focusing on: (1) the effectiveness of previous regulatory reform initiatives; (2) agencies' cost-benefit analysis practices and the trigger for the analytical requirements; (3) peer review of agencies' regulatory analyses; and (4) the transparency of the regulatory development and review process."
Date: April 21, 1999
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Status of Open World Exchange Program's Efforts to Strengthen Financial Management and Performance Measurement

Description: Correspondence issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Since our 2004 report, Open World has taken a number of steps to address our recommendations on financial management controls, and has also generally followed leading financial management practices. For example, to address our recommendations, Open World (1) contracted with an independent public accountant to perform an assessment of its ability to be audited; (2) developed Financial Procedures and Direc… more
Date: September 21, 2012
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Technology Assessment Seminar

Description: Summary of the Technology Assessment Seminar proceedings held on September 21 and 22, 1968, regarding the importance of technology assessment, development, and responsibility in an increasingly technology-dependent society. Attendees consisted of Members of Congress and various technology experts and scholars .
Date: September 21, 1967
Creator: U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Development
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Homeland Security: A Framework for Addressing the Nation's Efforts

Description: Testimony issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "The United States now faces increasingly diverse threats that put great destructive power into the hands of small states, groups, and individuals. These threats range from cyber attacks on critical infrastructure to terrorist incidents involving weapons of mass destruction or infectious diseases. Efforts to combat this threat will involve federal agencies as well as state and local governments, the private sector, a… more
Date: September 21, 2001
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Information and Technology Management: Responsibilities, Reporting Relationships, Tenure, and Challenges of Agency Chief Information Officers

Description: Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Federal agencies rely extensively on information technology (IT) to effectively implement major government programs. To help agencies manage their substantial IT investments, the Congress has established a statutory framework of requirements, roles, and responsibilities relating to IT management. GAO was asked to summarize its report, being issued today, on federal chief information officers' (CIO) responsibi… more
Date: July 21, 2004
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Memorandum for Chairman, Headquarters & Support Activities Joint Cross-Service Group

Description: Disregard restriction header and footer - MEMORANDUM FOR CHAIRMAN, HEADQUARTERS & SUPPORT ACTIVITIES JOINT CROSS-SERVICE GROUP Infrastructure Steering Group (ISG) Comments on the Headquarters & Support Activities Joint Cross-Service Group Draft Military Value Report
Date: June 21, 2005
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Maritime Security: DHS Progress and Challenges in Key Areas of Port Security

Description: Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Ports, waterways, and vessels handle more than $700 billion in merchandise annually, and an attack on this system could have a widespread impact on global trade and the economy. Within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), component agencies have responsibility for securing the maritime environment. The U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for protecting, among other things, U.S. economic and security interes… more
Date: July 21, 2010
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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International Monetary Fund: Current Financial Situation

Description: Testimony issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed issues related to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) financial situation, focusing on: (1) the Fund's situation regarding quota resources that IMF obtains from its member countries and that is used for most of its financial assistance; (2) the level of resources that the Fund has reported as actually available for lending; and (3) other resources that the Fund … more
Date: July 21, 1999
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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[Oral History Interview with Robert L. Price]

Description: Interview with Robert L. Price, desegregationist and civil rights activist. Price discusses his early life in Chicago, role in the desegregation of schools in the Dallas Independent School District, and his affiliations with civil rights activist groups.
Date: June 21, 2021
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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No Child Left Behind Act: Education Actions Needed to Improve Implementation and Evaluation of Supplemental Educational Services

Description: Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLBA) requires districts with schools receiving Title I funds that have not met state performance goals for 3 consecutive years to offer low-income students enrolled in these schools supplemental educational services (SES), such as tutoring. This testimony discusses early implementation of SES, including (1) how SES participation changed in recent years; (2) how providers work w… more
Date: September 21, 2006
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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BRAC Commission - Ethics Briefing for Commissioners

Description: BRAC Commission - Ethics briefing materials given to all Commissioners. Includes the booklets "Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch" and "A Brief Wrap on Ethics" from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics
Date: November 21, 2005
Creator: United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Homeland Security: Agency Resources Address Violations of Restricted Airspace, but Management Improvements Are Needed

Description: Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "Securing and defending U.S. airspace is an interagency mission that depends on close interagency coordination and information sharing. GAO was asked to review (1) the threat assessment for U.S. aviation, (2) violations of restricted airspace since September 11, 2001, (3) agencies' individual or coordinated steps to secure U.S. aviation, and (4) interagency policies and procedures to manage the response to res… more
Date: July 21, 2005
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Telecommunications Networks: Addressing Potential Security Risks of Foreign-Manufactured Equipment

Description: Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The network providers and equipment manufacturers GAO spoke with reported taking steps in their security plans and procurement processes to ensure the integrity of parts and equipment obtained from foreign sources. Although these companies do not consider foreign-manufactured equipment to be their most pressing security threat, their brand image and profitability depend on providing secure, reliable service. … more
Date: May 21, 2013
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Endangered Species Act Decision Making

Description: Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "The Department of the Interior's (Interior) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is generally required to use the best available scientific information when making key decisions under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Controversy has surrounded whether former Deputy Assistant Secretary Julie MacDonald may have inappropriately influenced ESA decisions by basing decisions on political factors rather than sc… more
Date: May 21, 2008
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Actions Taken to Implement the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006

Description: Correspondence issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "On August 29, 2005, and in the ensuing days, Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma devastated the Gulf Coast region of the United States. Hurricane Katrina alone affected more than a half million people located within approximately 90,000 square miles spanning Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, ultimately resulted in over 1,600 deaths, and has spawned one of the largest natural disaster relief and recove… more
Date: November 21, 2008
Creator: United States. Government Accountability Office.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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MEMORANDUM FOR INFRASTRUCTURE STEERING GROUP MEMBERS

Description: Disregard restriction header and footer - SUBJECT: Final Review of the JCSG Military Value Analysis Reports
Date: June 21, 2005
Creator: United States. Department of Defense.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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