This is the eighth report assessing the Troubled Asset Relief Program's (TARP) impact over the last year. Specifically, it addresses: (1) the evolution of TARP's strategy and the status of TARP programs as of September 25, 2009; (2) the Department of the Treasury's (Treasury) progress in creating an effective management structure, including hiring for the Office of Financial Stability (OFS), overseeing contractors, and establishing a comprehensive system of internal control; and (3) indicators of TARP's performance that could help Treasury decide whether to extend the program. The author reviewed relevant documentation and met with officials from OFS, contractors, and financial regulators. Charts and tables.