A staff study issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "GAO presented a compendium of fiscal year (FY) 2001 budget accounts to give users a convenient way to: (1) sort through the federal government's fiscal structure; and (2) determine the level of used, estimated, or requested budgetary resources for individual accounts."

Guidance issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "GAO published a checklist to assist: (1) agencies in implementing and monitoring their direct loan systems; and (2) management and auditors in reviewing their direct loan systems to determine if they are in substantial compliance with the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act."

Guidance issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "This publication supersedes AIMD-99-45, Executive Guide: Creating Value Through World-Class Financial Management (Exposure Draft), August 1999. GAO published a guide on the financial management practices and improvement efforts of nine leading public and private sector finance organizations to identify the success factors, practices, and outcomes associated with world-class financial management. This executive guide is intended to assist federal agencies in achieving the objectives of the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 and subsequent related legislation by providing case studies of 11 practices critical for establishing and maintaining sound financial operations."

Other written product issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "GAO provided information on the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board's recent actions, meetings, and practices."

Other written product issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "GAO presented the United States government's 1999 financial report. The report includes: (1) audited financial statements that cover the executive, legislative, and judicial branches; and (2) GAO's audit of the financial report."

Other written product issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "This journal of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institution (INTOSAI) includes articles concerning: (1) auditing in the South Pacific; (2) new training infrastructure in the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions; (3) national responsibilities and international activities of selected Supreme Audit Institutions; (4) the office of the Auditor General of Mexico; (5) reports in print; and (6) activities within INTOSAI."

Other written product issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "This French-language edition of the Journal of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) includes articles concerning (1) auditing in the South Pacific, (2) new training infrastructure in the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions, (3) national responsibilities and and international activities of selected Supreme Audit Institutions, (4) the office of the Auditor General of Mexico, (5) reports in print, and (6) activities within INTOSAI."

Other written product issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "This journal of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institution (INTOSAI) includes articles concerning: (1) auditing in the South Pacific; (2) new training infrastructure in the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions; (3) national responsibilities and international activities of selected Supreme Audit Institutions; (4) the office of the Auditor General of Mexico; (5) reports in print; and (6) activities within INTOSAI."

Other written product issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "This Spanish-language edition of the Journal of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) includes articles regarding (1) auditing in the South Pacific, (2) new training infrastructure in the Asian Organization of Supreme Audit institutions, (3) national responsibilities and international activities of selected Supreme Audit Institutions, (4) the office of the Auditor General of Mexico, (5) reports in print, and (6) activities within INTOSAI."

Other written product issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "GAO provided information on the Joint Financial Management Improvement Program's current financial management initiatives, activities, and practices."

Guidance issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "This publication has been superseded by GAO-01-99G, Seized Property and Forfeited Assets Systems Requirements: Checklist for Reviewing Systems Under the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act, October 2000. GAO published a functional requirements document for seized property and forfeited assets systems that will provide the capability for financial managers and others to control and account for seized property and forfeited assets."

Concentrating solar power systems use the heat from the sun's rays to generate electricity. Reflective surfaces concentrate the sun's rays up to 10,000 times to heat a receiver filled with a heat-exchange fluid, such as oil. The heated fluid is then used to generate electricity in a steam turbine or heat engine. Mechanical drives slowly turn the reflective surfaces during the day to keep the solar radiation focused on the receiver.

Other written product issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board published an exposure draft of a proposed statement of federal accounting standards. This standard amends the Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards 7 by deleting a requirement regarding an element of reconciling budgetary and financial accounting information."

Other written product issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "This annual performance and accountability report assesses what GAO was able to accomplish in fiscal year 2000 and describes the agency's plans for continued progress through fiscal year 2002. In the last year, GAO's work resulted in a number of significant improvements to government that will benefit all Americans. By acting on GAO's recommendations, the government improved public health and safety, strengthened national security, better protected consumers, and improved its financial management and information systems. GAO also provided information critical to the public debates on Social Security and Medicare reform and called attention to looming problems, such as the security of government computer systems and the human capital crisis facing the federal workforce. Taxpayers benefited from the near-record $23 billion in savings identified through GAO's work--a $61 return on every dollar invested in GAO. GAO realigned its organization to better meet its goals and objectives, and it began to institute new ways of doing business. GAO also gained new legislative authorities that will help it to address its human capital requirements and help ensure that GAO remains prepared to meet Congress' future needs. The nation's leaders …

Other written product issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "This journal of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) includes articles regarding (1) the role of integral auditing in promoting a new approach to governmental auditing processes, (2) adjusting external audits to facilitate results-oriented governance, (3) Nigeria's governmental auditing systems, and (4) activities within INTOSAI."

Other written product issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "This journal of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) includes articles regarding (1) the role of integral auditing in promoting a new approach to governmental auditing processes, (2) adjusting external audits to facilitate results-oriented governance, (3) Nigeria's governmental auditing systems, and (4) activities within INTOSAI."

Other written product issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "GAO provided information on the Joint Financial Management Improvement Program's current financial management initiatives, activities, and practices."

Other written product issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "GAO published a document on establishing core competencies for project managers. This document identifies competencies in three areas (1) financial management, (2) human resources, and (3) technical skills."

In high-value niche markets, such as remote, stand-alone power for telecommunications, PV is the most cost-effective option. The international market continues to show strong growth for applications ranging from water pumping, communications, and lighting, to village power. As manufacturing costs fall, PV is increasingly used for homes and other buildings already connected to the grid.

Other written product issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "This study focuses on privacy issues related to record-linkage--a computer-based process that combines multiple sources of existing data. Federally sponsored linkage projects conducted for research and statistical purposes have many potential benefits, such as informing policy debates; tracking program outcomes; helping local government or business planning; or contributing knowledge that, in some cases, might help millions of people. Despite these benefits, concerns about personal privacy are relevant because linkages often involve data on identifiable persons. GAO describes (1) how record linkage can create new research and statistical information, (2) why linkage heightens certain privacy issues, and (3) how data stewardship might be enhanced."

Today's buildings use a third of the energy currently consumed in the United States and are responsible for two-thirds of peak electrical demand. Because of this, the potential for using solar thermal technologies to reduce utility peak loads in place of conventional gas- or electric-based technologies is substantial.

A brochure listing and describing Web sites and telephone numbers of resources for people interested in alternative fuels and related vehicles. Most are sponsored by DOE.

A fact sheet describing available alternative fuels vehicles and the fuels themselves, written primarily for individual motorists.

The Buildings for the 21st Century newsletter is produced by the Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs and contains information on building programs, events, products, and initiatives, with a focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy. The spring issue contains information on a series of high-performance building brochures, the State Energy Program, a new modular and manufactured home, a new buildings database, solid-state ceramic lighting, weatherization, simplified Web site addresses, a Colorado home builder, and upcoming events and meetings.