Deep-rooted problems continue to hobble the federal government's ability to reckon accurately its financial assets and liabilities, the Government Accountability Office found in a newly released review. (3)

The Government Accountability Office today said it will not have to lay off employees or close field offices to deal with steep budget cuts in fiscal 2012. But the agency is considering employee furloughs for as many as six days and other measures to manage a budget that may be as much as $52 million less than in 2011. (4)

The Government Accountability Office told its employees' union Sept. 16 that it is considering layoffs to cope with anticipated budget cuts in the fiscal year starting Oct. 1. (9)

The Coast Guard and FBI have made improvements to maritime security operations, but much work needs to be done to prepare for a terrorist attack in American waters, according to a new report. (2)