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| Date Nov. 8, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-45 |
Title
GAO
November 2011 United States Government Accountability Office Report to the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives HIGHWAY EMERGENCY RELIEF Strengthened Oversight of Project Eligibility Decisions Needed GAO-12-45 November 2011 HIGHWAY EMERGENCY RELIEF
Strengthened Oversight of Project Eligibility... |
| Date Sept. 15, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-942T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, September 15, 2011 Testimony Before the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, U.S. Senate DISASTER RECOVERY Federal Contracting in the Aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Statement of William T. Woods, Director Acquisition and Sourcing Management GAO-11-942T Chair Landri... |
| Date Sept. 13, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-946T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, September 13, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate HOMELAND SECURITY Challenges for the Food and Agriculture Sector in Respondi... |
| Date Aug. 19, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-652 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2011 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate HOMELAND SECURITY Actions Needed to Improve Response to Potential Terrorist Attacks and Natural Disasters Affecting Food and Agriculture GA... |
| Date July 26, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-700 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2011 Report to Congressional Committees BURMA UN and U.S. Agencies Assisted Cyclone Victims in Difficult Environment, but Improved U.S. Monitoring Needed GAO-11-700 July 2011 BURMA
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Highlights of GAO-11-700, a report to congressional committees UN and U.S. Agencies Assisted Cyclone Victims in Diffic... |
| Date June 23, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-670T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT June 23, 2011 Testimony Before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate FLOOD INSURANCE Public Policy Goals Provide a Framework for Reform
Statement of Orice Williams Brown, Managing Director Financial Markets and Community Investment GAO-11-670T June 23, 2011 FLOOD INSURA... |
| Date May 19, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-415 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2011 Report to Congressional Committees HAITI RECONSTRUCTION U.S. Efforts Have Begun, Expanded Oversight Still to Be Implemented GAO-11-415 May 2011 HAITI RECONSTRUCTION
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability U.S. Efforts Have Begun, Expanded Oversight Still to Be Implemented
Highlights of GAO-11-415, a report to congressional committees... |
| Date March 17, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-260T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Thursday, March 17, 2011 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate MEASURING DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FEMA Has Made Limited Progress in Assessing National Capabilities
Statement of William O. Jenkins, Jr., Director Homeland Security and Justice Issues GA... |
| Date Dec. 2, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-17 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters FEMA FLOOD MAPS Some Standards and Processes in Place to Promote Map Accuracy and Outreach, but Opportunities Exist to Address Implementation Challenges GAO-11-17 December 2010 FEMA FLOOD MAPS
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Some Standards and Processes in Place to Promote Map Accuracy ... |
| Date July 29, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-723 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2010 Report to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, U.S. Senate HURRICANES KATRINA AND RITA Federally Funded Programs Have Helped to Address the Needs of Gulf Coast Small Businesses, but Agency Data on Subcontracting Are Incomplete GAO-10-723 July 2010 HURRICANES KATRINA AND RITA Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-723, a report ... |
| Date July 28, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-962T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 28, 2010 Testimony before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives NATIONAL SECURITY Interagency Collaboration Practices and Challenges at DOD’s Southern and Africa Commands
Statement of John ... |
| Date July 28, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-801 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2010 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives DEFENSE MANAGEMENT U.S. Southern Command Demonstrates Interagency Collaboration, but Its Haiti Disaster Response Revealed Challenges Conducting a Large Military Operation GAO-10-801 July 20... |
| Date June 4, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-548 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters USDA CROP DISASTER PROGRAMS Lessons Learned Can Improve Implementation of New Crop Assistance Program GAO-10-548 June 2010 USDA CROP DISASTER PROGRAMS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-548, a report to Congressional Requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Lessons Learned Can Improve Implementation... |
| Date May 17, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-568R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 17, 2010 The Honorable Spencer Bachus Ranking Member Committee on Financial Services House of Representatives Subject: Natural Catastrophe Insurance Coverage Remains a Challenge for State Programs Dear Mr. Bachus: Natural catastrophes can adversely affect U.S. residents and businesses by causing extensive property damage. The ... |
| Date April 28, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-490 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2010 Report to Congressional Committees U.S. TSUNAMI PREPAREDNESS NOAA Has Expanded Its Tsunami Programs, but Improved Planning Could Enhance Effectiveness GAO-10-490 April 2010 U.S. TSUNAMI PREPAREDNESS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-490, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability NOAA Has Expanded Its Tsunam... |
| Date March 30, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-386 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters HOMELAND DEFENSE DOD Can Enhance Efforts to Identify Capabilities to Support Civil Authorities during Disasters GAO-10-386 March 2010 HOMELAND DEFENSE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-386, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability DOD Can Enhance Efforts to Identify Capab... |
| Date March 30, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-404 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters DISASTER RECOVERY FEMA’s Long-term Assistance Was Helpful to State and Local Governments but Had Some Limitations GAO-10-404 March 2010 DISASTER RECOVERY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-404, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability FEMA’s Long-Term Assistance Was He... |
| Date March 3, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-463R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 3, 2010 The Honorable Robert C. Byrd Chairman The Honorable George Voinovich Ranking Member Subcommittee on Homeland Security Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable David E. Price Chairman The Honorable Harold Rogers Ranking Member Subcommittee on Homeland Security Committee on Appropriations House of... |
| Date Jan. 14, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-17 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters DISASTER ASSISTANCE Federal Assistance for Permanent Housing Primarily Benefited Homeowners; Opportunities Exist to Better Target Rental Housing Needs GAO-10-17 January 2010 DISASTER ASSISTANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-17, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliabili... |
| Date Dec. 22, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-66 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2009 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Improvements Needed in National Flood Insurance Program’s Financial Controls and Oversight GAO-10-66 December 2009 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-66, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Ban... |
| Date July 31, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-811 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate DISASTER RECOVERY Experiences from Past Disasters Offer Insights for Effective Collaboration after Catastrophic Events GAO-09-811 July 2009 DISASTER RECOVERY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-811, a report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Government... |
| Date June 26, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-604 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation, United States Senate EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS Vulnerabilities Remain and Limited Collaboration and Monitoring Hamper Federal Efforts GAO-09-604 June 2009 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS Highlights
Highlights of ... |
| Date June 3, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-551 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters ALASKA NATIVE VILLAGES Limited Progress Has Been Made on Relocating Villages Threatened by Flooding and Erosion GAO-09-551 June 2009 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-551, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability ALASKA NATIVE VILLAGES
Limited Progress Has Been Made on Rel... |
| Date May 7, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-369 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS FEMA Has Made Progress, but Needs to Complete and Integrate Planning, Exercise, and Assessment Efforts GAO-09-369 April 2009 NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-369, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability FEMA Has Made Progress,... |
| Date March 3, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-437T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives DISASTER RECOVERY Past Experiences Offer Recovery Lessons for Hurricanes Ike and Gustav and Future Disasters
Statement of Stanl... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-420R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 27, 2009 The Honorable Barney Frank Chairman Committee on Financial Services House of Representatives Subject: Information on Proposed Changes to the National Flood Insurance Program Dear Mr. Chairman: The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was created in 1968 and currently has more than 5.6 million policyholders tha... |
| Date Dec. 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-188R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 December 22, 2008 The Honorable Spencer Bachus Ranking Member Committee on Financial Services House of Representatives The Honorable Shelley Moore Capito Ranking Member Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity Committee on Financial Services House of Representatives The Honorable Christopher Shays House of Representatives... |
| Date Dec. 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-129 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2008 Report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate DISASTER RECOVERY FEMA’s Public Assistance Grant Program Experienced Challenges with Gulf Coast Rebuilding GAO-09-129 December 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-129, a report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Sen... |
| Date Dec. 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-81 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters DISASTER ASSISTANCE Federal Efforts to Assist Group Site Residents with Employment, Services for Families with Children, and Transportation GAO-09-81 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Concluding Observations Agency Comments and Our Evaluation 1 3 5 6 Appendix I Briefing to Staff of Committee on Homel... |
| Date Nov. 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-59R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 November 21, 2008 Congressional Requesters: Subject: Actions Taken to Implement the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 On August 29, 2005, and in the ensuing days, Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma devastated the Gulf Coast region of the United States. Hurricane Katrina alone affected more than a half million p... |
| Date Nov. 14, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-20 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate FLOOD INSURANCE Options for Addressing the Financial Impact of Subsidized Premium Rates on the National Flood Insurance Program GAO-09-20 November 2008 FLOOD INSURANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-20, a report to the Ranking Member, Committ... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1120 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate DISASTER RECOVERY Past Experiences Offer Insights for Recovering from Hurricanes Ike and Gustav and Other Recent Natural Disasters GAO-08-1120 September 2008 DISASTER RECOVERY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1120, a report to the Committee on Homeland... |
| Date Sept. 23, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1175T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at time 2:00 p.m. EST Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives MASS CARE IN DISASTERS FEMA Should Update the Red Cross Role in Catastrophic Events and Mo... |
| Date Sept. 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-823 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS FEMA Should More Fully Assess Organizations’ Mass Care Capabilities and Update the Red Cross Role in Catastrophic Events GAO-08-823 September 2008 VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-823, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Rel... |
| Date Aug. 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-985R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 August 25, 2008 The Honorable Barbara Boxer Chairman The Honorable James M. Inhofe Ranking Member Committee on Environment and Public Works United States Senate The Honorable James L. Oberstar Chairman The Honorable John L. Mica Ranking Member Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives Subject: Hurrica... |
| Date July 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-913 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate, and the Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives GULF OPPORTUNITY ZONE States Are Allocating Federal Tax Incentives to Finance Low-Income Housing and a Wide Range of Private Facilities GAO-08-913 July 2008 GULF OPPORTUNITY ZONE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-913, a report to ... |
| Date July 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1003R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 15, 2008 The Honorable Bennie G. Thompson Chairman Committee on Homeland Security U.S. House of Representatives Subject: Emergency Management: GAO Responses to Post-hearing Questions for the Record Dear Mr. Chairman: On June 11, 2008, I testified before the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight on the Depa... |
| Date June 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-437 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM Financial Challenges Underscore Need for Improved Oversight of Mitigation Programs and Key Contracts GAO-08-437 June 2008 NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-437, a report to the Rankin... |
| Date June 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-868T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Observations on DHS’s Preparedness for Catastrophic Disasters
Statement of William O. Jenkins, Jr. Director Homel... |
| Date April 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-627SP |
Title
STRENGTHENING THE USE OF RISK MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES IN HOMELAND SECURITY April 2008 GAO-08-627SP April 2008 HIGHLIGHTS OF A GAO FORUM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-627SP, a GAO forum Accountability Integrity Reliability Strengthening the Use of Risk Management Principles in Homeland Security Why GAO Convened This Forum
From the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, to Hurricane Katrina, homel... |
| Date April 1, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-544R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 1, 2008 The Honorable Herb Kohl Chairman Special Committee on Aging United States Senate The Honorable John D. Dingell Chairman Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Subject: Status of Implementation of GAO Recommendations on Evacuation of Transportation-Disadvantaged Populations and Patients and Resident... |
| Date Feb. 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-22 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters CATASTROPHIC DISASTERS Federal Efforts Help States Prepare for and Respond to Psychological Consequences, but FEMA’s Crisis Counseling Program Needs Improvements GAO-08-22 February 2008 CATASTROPHIC DISASTERS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-22, a report to congressional requesters Accountability I... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-369 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters NATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE FEMA Should Take Action to Improve Capacity and Coordination between Government and Voluntary Sectors GAO-08-369 February 2008 NATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-369, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability FEMA Sho... |
| Date Feb. 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-301 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DISASTER COST ESTIMATES FEMA Can Improve Its Learning from Past Experience and Management of Disaster-Related Resources GAO-08-301 February 2008 DISASTER COST ESTIMATES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-301, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability FEMA Can Improve Its... |
| Date Feb. 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-433T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT Federal Agencies Lack Key Long- and Short-Term Management Strategies for Using Program Funds Effectively
State... |
| Date Nov. 26, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-7 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2007 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives NATURAL DISASTERS Public Policy Options for Changing the Federal Role in Natural Catastrophe Insurance GAO-08-7 a November 2007 NATURAL DISASTERS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-07, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Financial Services, ... |
| Date May 23, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-908R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 23, 2007 The Honorable Mary L. Landrieu Chairman Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate Subject: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Procurement of Pumping Systems for the New Orleans Drainage Canals Dear Madam Chairman: To avoid flooding in New Orleans... |
| Date May 15, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-835T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 15, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY Observations on DHS and FEMA Efforts to Prepare for and Respond to Major and Catastrophic Disasters and Address Related Recommendations and Legislation
Statement of William O. Jenki... |
| Date March 28, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-412 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2007 Report to Congressional Committees PORT RISK MANAGEMENT Additional Federal Guidance Would Aid Ports in Disaster Planning and Recovery GAO-07-412 March 2007 PORT RISK MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-412, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Additional Federal Guidance Would Aid Ports in Dis... |
| Date March 28, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-193 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2007 Report to Congressional Committees DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Better Planning Would Improve OSHA’s Efforts to Protect Workers’ Safety and Health in Disasters GAO-07-193 March 2007 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-193, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Better Planning Would Impr... |
