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U.S. GAO - Criminal Alien Statistics: Information on Incarcerations, Arrests, and Costs
www.gao.gov | Apr 21, 2011
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) estimated that as of fiscal year 2009 the total alien--non-U.S.-citizen--population was about 25.3 million, including about 10.8 million aliens without lawful immigration status. Some aliens have been convicted and incarcerated (criminal aliens). The

U.S. GAO - 8(a) Program: The Importance of Effective Fraud Prevention Controls
www.gao.gov | Mar 3, 2011
About GAO | Contact GAO | E-mail Updates | Share/Save page Advanced Search | Search Only Legal Decisions Reports & Testimonies Legal Decisions Comptroller General Topic Collections Careers FraudNet/Reporting Fraud Multimedia GAO.GOV 8(a) Program:

U.S. GAO - Homeownership Preservation: Federal Efforts to Combat Foreclosure Rescue Schemes Are
www.gao.gov | Aug 16, 2010
One of the most devastating aspects of the current financial crisis for homeowners is the prospect of losing their homes to foreclosure, and many homeowners have fallen victim to foreclosure rescue and loan modification schemes. In 2009, the administration created the Financial Fraud Enforcement

U.S. GAO - Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Temporary Emergency Impact Aid Provided Education Support
www.gao.gov | Sep 7, 2011
Share/Save page Advanced Search | Search Only Legal Decisions Reports & Testimonies Legal Decisions & Bid Protests About GAO Careers Multimedia Resources For Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Temporary Emergency Impact Aid Provided Education Support for Displaced Students GAO-11-839 September 7, 2011

U.S. GAO - Child Care: Overview of Relevant Employment Laws and Cases of Sex Offenders at Child
www.gao.gov | Sep 13, 2011
Very little is known about sexual abuse among children that are regularly cared for by more than 1.3 million child care providers every week in the United States. In this context, GAO was asked to (1) provide an overview of federal and state laws related to the employment of sex offenders at child

U.S. GAO - Preventing Sexual Harassment: DOD Needs Greater Leadership Commitment and an Oversight
gao.gov | Oct 25, 2011
Sexual harassment is a form of unlawful discrimination that can jeopardize the military's combat readiness and mission accomplishment by weakening interpersonal bonds and eroding unit cohesion. GAO was asked to examine the most current available data on sexual harassment in the military and to

U.S. GAO - Securities Fraud Liability of Secondary Actors
www.gao.gov | Jul 21, 2011
Share/Save page Advanced Search | Search Only Legal Decisions Reports & Testimonies Legal Decisions & Bid Protests About GAO Careers Multimedia Resources For Securities Fraud Liability of Secondary Actors GAO-11-664 July 21, 2011 Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Summary In Process Home Reports and

U.S. GAO - Employment Verification: Federal Agencies Have Taken Steps to Improve E-Verify, but
www.gao.gov | Jan 18, 2011
E-Verify is a system to electronically verify work eligibility and operated by the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA). GAO testified in June 2008 that ensuring accuracy and combating fraud were

U.S. GAO - Guardianships: Cases of Financial Exploitation, Neglect, and Abuse of Seniors
www.gao.gov | Oct 27, 2010
As individuals age, some become incapable of managing their personal and financial affairs. To protect these individuals, state laws provide for court appointment of guardians, who may be professionals or family members, to protect the incapacitated person's personal and/or financial welfare. State

U.S. GAO - Elder Justice: Stronger Federal Leadership Could Enhance National Response to Elder
www.gao.gov | Mar 22, 2011
Each day, news reports cite instances of older adults across the United States being abused, denied needed care, or financially exploited, often by those they depend on. This report contains information on (1) existing estimates of the extent of elder abuse and their quality, (2) factors associated