This is the second report on the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). It follows up on the nine recommendations from a December 2, 2008, report. It also reviews: (1) the nature and purpose of activities that had been initiated under TARP as of January 23, 2009; (2) Treasury's Office of Financial Stability (OFS) hiring and transition efforts, use of contractors, and progress in developing a system of internal control; and (3) preliminary indicators of TARP's performance. To do this work, the auditor reviewed signed agreements and other relevant documentation and met with officials from OFS, contractors, federal agencies, and some participating institutions. Charts and tables.

Discusses the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), under which the Dept. of the Treasury has the authority to purchase and insure up to $700 billion in troubled assets held by financial institutions through its Office of Financial Stability. Treasury was granted this authority in response to the financial crisis that has threatened the stability of the U.S. banking system and the solvency of numerous financial institutions. This testimony is based primarily on a March 31, 2009 report -- the third under the act's mandate, which covers the actions taken as part of TARP through March 27, 2009, and follows up on the recommendations made in previous reports. Charts and tables.

This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act that authorized TARP on Oct. 3, 2008, requires a report at least every 60 days on findings resulting from oversight of the status of actions taken under the program. This statement is based on the 5th mandated report, issued on June 17, 2009, which follows up on the previous recommendations and covers the actions taken as part of TARP through June 12, 2009. Specifically, this statement focuses on: (1) the nature and purpose of activities that have been initiated under TARP, including repurchases of preferred shares and warrants; (2) Treasury¿s efforts to establish a management structure for TARP; and (3) outcomes measured by indicators of TARP¿s performance. Charts and tables.

Discusses the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), under which the Dept. of the Treasury has the authority to purchase and insure up to $700 billion in troubled assets held by financial institutions. The Act that authorized TARP on Oct. 3, 2008, requires a report at least every 60 days on findings resulting from oversight of the actions taken under TARP. This testimony is based primarily on a Jan. 30, 2009 report, the second under the act's mandate, which covers the actions taken as part of TARP through Jan. 23, 2009, and follows up on the 9 recommendations made in a Dec. 2, 2008 report. This testimony also provides additional information on some recent developments related to TARP, including Treasury's new financial stability plan. Tables.

Discusses work on the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), under which the Dept. of the Treasury has the authority to purchase and insure up to $700 billion in troubled assets held by financial institutions through the Office of Financial Stability. Treasury was granted this authority in response to the financial crisis that has threatened the stability of the U.S. banking system and the solvency of numerous financial institutions. The Act that authorized TARP requires a report at least every 60 days on findings resulting from their oversight of the status of actions taken under the program. The act also created additional oversight entities -- the Congressional Oversight Panel and the Special Insp. Gen. for TARP -- that also have reporting respon.

The Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), is under the Dept. of the Treasury which has the authority to purchase and insure up to $700 billion in troubled assets held by financial institutions through its Office of Financial Stability. Treasury was granted this authority in response to the financial crisis that has threatened the stability of the U.S. banking system and the solvency of numerous financial institutions. The Emerg. Econ. Stabilization Act that authorized TARP on Oct. 3, '08, requires a report at least every 60 days on findings from the oversight of the actions taken under the program. The act also created additional oversight entities -- the Congress. Oversight Panel and the Special Insp. General for TARP -- that also have reporting responsibilities.

Since the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) was implemented, GAO has issued more than 40 reports containing more than 60 recommendations to the Treasury Dept. (Treasury). This report assesses the status of Treasury's implementation of these recommendations and current condition of TARP. Specifically, this report provides info. on; (1) the condition and status of active TARP programs; (2) Treasury's progress in implementing an effective management structure, including staffing for the Office of Financial Stability (OFS), overseeing contractors, and establishing a comprehensive system of internal control; and (3) trends in the status of key relevant economic indicators. Illus. A print on demand report.

The 7th report on TARP focuses on the initial assistance the gov¿t. provided to Amer. International Group, Inc. (AIG) ¿ an org. with over 200 co. operating in over 130 countries and jurisdictions and $830 billion in assets ¿ in Sept. 2008 and the restructuring of that assistance in Nov. 2008 and March 2009. The unfolding crisis threatened the stability of the U.S. banking system and the solvency of a number of financial institutions, including AIG. This report describes: (1) the basis for the fed. assistance; (2) the nature and type of assistance and steps intended to protect the government¿s interest; and (3) selected indicators of the status of fed. assistance and AIG¿s financial condition. Charts and tables. This is a print on demand edition of an important report.