Search Results - "General Accounting Office, Washington, DC."

Health Workforce: Ensuring Adequate Supply and Distribution Remains Challenging. Testimony before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives.

Authors: General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Health, Education, and Human Services Div. General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Heinrich, Janet

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 19

Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Allied Health Occupations Education, Change Strategies, Demand Occupations, Employment Patterns, Employment Projections, Federal Programs, Government Role, Health Needs, Health Occupations, Health Services, Inner City, Job Placement, Job Satisfaction, Labor Force Development, Labor Needs, Labor Supply, Labor Turnover, Motivation Techniques, Needs Assessment, Nurses, Nurses Aides, Policy Formation, Postsecondary Education, Program Effectiveness, Public Policy, Recruitment, Rural Areas, Salary Wage Differentials, Scholarships, Secondary Education, Student Financial Aid, Student Loan Programs, Tenure, Trend Analysis, Urban Areas, Vocational Education, Work Environment

Medicaid: Extent of Dental Disease in Children Has Not Decreased, and Millions Are Estimated to Have Untreated Tooth Decay. Report to Congressional Requesters. GAO-08-1121

Authors: General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Cosgrove, James C.

Source: US Government Accountability Office. 2008.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 46

Descriptors: State Programs, Income, Dental Health, Diseases, Child Health, Dentistry, Federal Programs, Health Services, Health Insurance, Access to Health Care, Comparative Analysis, Low Income Groups, Children, Adolescents, National Surveys, Interviews, Dental Evaluation

District of Columbia Public Schools: While Early Reform Efforts Tackle Critical Management Issues, a District-Wide Strategic Education Plan Would Help Guide Long-Term Efforts. Testimony before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate. GAO-08-549T

Authors: General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Ashby, Cornelia M.

Source: Government Accountability Office. 2008.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 27

Descriptors: Strategic Planning, Public Schools, Educational Change, Educational Facilities, School Restructuring, School District Autonomy, Politics of Education, Educational Planning, Educational Administration, Research Reports, Accountability, Educational Assessment, Educational Development, Educational Indicators

Geographic Terms: District of Columbia, United States

Health Insurance: Most College Students Are Covered through Employer-Sponsored Plans, and Some Colleges and States Are Taking Steps to Increase Coverage. Report to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate. GAO-08-389

Authors: General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Dicken, John E.

Source: Government Accountability Office. 2008.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 51

Descriptors: College Students, Health Insurance, Federal Legislation, Student Needs

Native Hawaiian Education Act: Greater Oversight Would Increase Accountability and Enable Targeting of Funds to Areas with Greatest Need. Report to Congressional Requesters. GAO-08-422

Authors: General Accounting Office, Washington, DC.

Source: Government Accountability Office. 2008.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 56

Descriptors: Hawaiians, Grants, Accountability, Educational Innovation, Federal Legislation, Outcomes of Education, Educational Improvement

Geographic Terms: Hawaii

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: No Child Left Behind Act 2001

No Child Left Behind Act: Education Actions Could Improve the Targeting of School Improvement Funds to Schools Most in Need of Assistance. Report to Congressional Requesters. GAO-08-380

Authors: General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Ashby, Cornelia M.

Source: Government Accountability Office. 2008.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 61

Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Improvement, Federal Government, Guidance, Federal Aid, Surveys, State Departments of Education, Public Officials, Resource Allocation, Compliance (Legal), Federal State Relationship, Needs Assessment

Geographic Terms: United States

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: No Child Left Behind Act 2001

Head Start: A More Comprehensive Risk Management Strategy and Data Improvements Could Further Strengthen Program Oversight. Report to Congressional Requesters. GAO-08-221

Authors: General Accounting Office, Washington, DC.

Source: Government Accountability Office. 2008.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 41

Descriptors: Preschool Education, Disadvantaged Youth, Risk Management, Program Effectiveness, Accountability, Federal Programs, Early Intervention, Quality Control, Grants, Standards

Nuclear Security: Action May Be Needed to Reassess the Security of NRC-Licensed Research Reactors. Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives. GAO-08-403

Authors: General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Aloise, Gene

Source: Government Accountability Office. 2008.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 47

Descriptors: Nuclear Energy, Facilities, Terrorism, Emergency Programs, Research Universities, Laboratories, School Security, National Security, Fuels

Higher Education: Tuition Continues to Rise, but Patterns Vary by Institution Type, Enrollment, and Educational Expenditures. Report to the Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives. GOA-08-245

Authors: General Accounting Office, Washington, DC.

Source: Government Accountability Office. 2007.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 32

Descriptors: Higher Education, Minority Groups, Tuition, Research Reports, Legislators, Educational Research, Enrollment Trends, College Attendance, Attendance Patterns, Cost Indexes, Educational Assessment, Educational Indicators, Operating Expenses, Educational Finance, Paying for College, Disproportionate Representation, Federal Regulation

District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program: Additional Policies and Procedures Would Improve Internal Controls and Program Operations. Report to Congressional Requesters. GAO-08-9

Authors: General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Ashby, Cornelia M. Franzel, Jeanette M.

Source: Government Accountability Office. 2007.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 98

Descriptors: Educational Vouchers, Educational Legislation, Parent Education, Private Schools, School Choice, Accountability, Scholarships, Educational Finance, Compliance (Legal), Student Recruitment, Eligibility, Program Implementation, Program Evaluation, Educational Opportunities, Poverty, Access to Education, Educational Quality, Grants, Minority Groups

Geographic Terms: District of Columbia

Residential Treatment Programs: Concerns Regarding Abuse and Death in Certain Programs for Troubled Youth. Testimony before the Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives. GAO-08-146T

Authors: General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Kutz, Gregory D. O'Connell, Andy

Source: Government Accountability Office. 2007.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 38

Descriptors: Residential Programs, Outdoor Education, Adventure Education, Experiential Learning, Child Safety, Counseling Techniques, At Risk Persons, Court Litigation, Adolescents, Death, Administrator Role, Staff Development, Nutrition, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Behavior Problems

Anabolic Steroid Use: Federal Efforts to Prevent and Reduce Anabolic Steroid Abuse among Teenagers. Report to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives. GAO-08-15

Authors: General Accounting Office, Washington, DC.

Source: Government Accountability Office. 2007.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 28

Descriptors: Drug Education, Drug Abuse, Adolescents, Grade 12, Public Agencies, Hearings, High School Students, Federal Programs, Research Needs, Literature Reviews, Public Officials, Interviews, Athletes, Health Promotion

Intercollegiate Athletics: Recent Trends in Teams and Participants in National Collegiate Athletic Association Sports. Report to Congressional Addressees. GAO-07-535

Authors: General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Scott, George A.

Source: Government Accountability Office. 2007.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 69

Descriptors: Females, Womens Athletics, Males, Gender Differences, Accountability, College Athletics, Intercollegiate Cooperation, Higher Education, Enrollment Rate, Student Participation, Data Analysis, Educational Trends, Team Sports

Federal Family Education Loan Program: Increased Department of Education Oversight of Lender and School Activities Needed to Help Ensure Program Compliance. Report to Congressional Requesters. GAO-07-750

Authors: General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Scott, George A.

Source: Government Accountability Office. 2007.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 54

Descriptors: Industry, Guidance, Federal Programs, Federal Regulation, Student Loan Programs, Public Agencies, Compliance (Legal), Deception, Student Financial Aid, Higher Education, Federal Legislation, Conflict of Interest, Accountability, Student Rights, Educational Policy, Program Administration, Audits (Verification), Agency Role, Program Implementation, Sanctions, Problem Solving, Investigations, Documentation, Incentives, Interviews

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Family Education Loan Program

Low-Income and Minority Serving Institutions: Education Has Taken Steps to Improve Monitoring and Assistance, but Further Progress Is Needed--Statement of George A. Scott, Director Education, Workforce and Income Security Issues. Testimony before the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness, Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives. GAO-07-926T

Authors: General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Scott, George A.

Source: Government Accountability Office. 2007.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 18

Descriptors: Grants, Tribally Controlled Education, Alaska Natives, Black Colleges, Public Agencies, Federal Programs, Federal Aid, Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Program Implementation, Program Improvement, Hearings, Federal Legislation, Low Income Groups, Educational Policy, Hispanic American Students, Minority Groups, Access to Education, Hawaiians, Educational Improvement, Rural Areas, African American Students, College Students, College Administration, Problems, Educational Finance, Student Personnel Services, Educational Technology, Higher Education

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Higher Education Act Title III, Higher Education Act Title IV

Emergency Management: Status of School Districts' Planning and Preparedness. Testimony before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives. GAO-07-821T

Authors: General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Ashby, Cornelia M.

Source: Government Accountability Office. 2007.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 25

Descriptors: Emergency Programs, Crisis Management, School Safety, School Security, School Districts, Government School Relationship, Federal Aid, State Aid, State Legislation

No Child Left Behind Act: Education Assistance Could Help States Better Measure Progress of Students with Limited English Proficiency. Testimony before the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education, Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives. GAO-07-646T

Authors: General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Ashby, Cornelia M.

Source: Government Accountability Office. 2007.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 24

Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Test Results, State Surveys, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Proficiency, English (Second Language), Academic Achievement, Limited English Speaking, Educational Legislation, Test Bias, Test Validity, Student Evaluation, Federal Government, Evaluation Methods, Research Needs, Federal Programs, Accountability, Testing Accommodations

Geographic Terms: California, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Texas

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: No Child Left Behind Act 2001

VA Student Financial Aid: Management Actions Needed to Reduce Overlap in Approving Education and Training Programs and to Assess State Approving Agencies. Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Veterans' Affairs, U.S. Senate. GAO-07-384

Authors: General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Scott, George A.

Source: Government Accountability Office. 2007.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 39

Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Veterans Education, Student Financial Aid, Federal Programs, State Agencies, Program Evaluation, Comparative Analysis, Agency Role, Redundancy, Audits (Verification), Instructional Effectiveness, Systems Analysis, Research Reports

Reading First: States Report Improvements in Reading Instruction, but Additional Procedures Would Clarify Education's Role in Ensuring Proper Implementation by States. Report to Congressional Requesters. GAO-07-161

Authors: General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Ashby, Cornelia M.

Source: Government Accountability Office. 2007.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 59

Descriptors: Reading Instruction, Reading Programs, Reading Skills, Compliance (Legal), Federal Programs, Reading Materials, Reports, Primary Education, Program Implementation, Instructional Innovation, Criteria, State Action, Public Agencies, State Surveys, Interviews, Program Effectiveness, Teaching Methods, Reading Tests, Grants, Educational Policy, Federal State Relationship, Agency Role, Technical Assistance, Federal Legislation

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: No Child Left Behind Act 2001

Higher Education: More Information Could Help Education Determine the Extent to Which Eligible Servicemembers Serving on Active Duty Benefited from Relief Provided by Lenders and Schools. Report to Congressional Requesters. GAO-07-11

Authors: General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Ashby, Cornelia M.

Source: Government Accountability Office. 2006.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 48

Descriptors: Higher Education, Politics of Education, Loan Repayment, Federal Programs, Student Loan Programs, Student Financial Aid, Military Personnel, Federal Legislation, Interviews

Geographic Terms: United States

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Family Education Loan Program