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| Date Nov. 16, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-68 |
Title
GAO
November 2011 United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Committees HAITI RECONSTRUCTION Factors Contributing to Delays in USAID Infrastructure Construction GAO-12-68 November 2011 HAITI RECONSTRUCTION
Factors Contributing to Delays in USAID Infrastructure Construction
Highlights of GAO-12-68, a report to congressional committees Why GAO Did This Study
On January 12... |
| Date March 10, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-423T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Thursday, March 10, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives FOREST SERVICE Continued Work Needed to Address Persistent Management Challenges
Statement of Anu K. Mittal, Director Natural Resources an... |
| 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 Oct. 29, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-51R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 29, 2010 The Honorable Frank Lautenberg Interim 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 Appropriat... |
| Date Sept. 22, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-969T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives DISASTER RESPONSE Criteria for Developing and Validating Effective Response Plans
Statement of William O. Jenkins, Jr., Director Homeland Security and Justice Issues GAO-10-969T September 22... |
| 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. 29, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-204 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2010 Report to Congressional Committees COMBATING NUCLEAR TERRORISM Actions Needed to Better Prepare to Recover from Possible Attacks Using Radiological or Nuclear Materials GAO-10-204 January 2010 COMBATING NUCLEAR TERRORISM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-204, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Acti... |
| Date Jan. 29, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-193 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FEMA Faces Challenges Integrating Community Preparedness Programs into Its Strategic Approach GAO-10-193 January 2010 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-193, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability FEMA Faces Challenges Inte... |
| Date Jan. 25, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-381T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EST in Danville, Pennsylvania Monday, January 25, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS State Efforts to Plan for Medical Surge Could Benefit from Shared Guidance for Allocati... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-1044T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Improved Planning and Coordination Necessary for Development of Integrated Public Alert and Warn... |
| Date Sept. 14, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-996T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Monday, September 14, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives COMBATING NUCLEAR TERRORISM
Preliminary Observations on Preparedness to Recover from Possible Attacks Using Radiologi... |
| Date Sept. 9, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-834 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2009 Report to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Improved Planning and Coordination Necessary for Modernization and Integration of Public Alert and Warning System GAO-09-834 September 2009 EM... |
| Date Sept. 9, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-880SP |
Title
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| Date Aug. 28, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-822 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2009 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 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS National Communications System Provides Programs for Priority Calling, but Planning for New Initiatives and Perfor... |
| 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 March 17, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-433T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, March 17, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness and Response, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Actions to Implement Select Provisions of the PostKatrina Emergency Management Reform Act
Statement of Wil... |
| Date March 11, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-443T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, March 11, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives FOREST SERVICE Emerging Issues Highlight the Need to Address Persistent Management Challenges
Statement of Robin M. Nazzaro, Director Nat... |
| 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 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 Oct. 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-42 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFENSE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE Developing Training Standards and an Awareness of Existing Expertise Would Help DOD Assure the Availability of Critical Infrastructure GAO-09-42 October 2008 DEFENSE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-42, a report to congressional requesters Accoun... |
| 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 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 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-852 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Committees HOMELAND SECURITY DHS Risk-Based Grant Methodology Is Reasonable, But Current Version’s Measure of Vulnerability is Limited GAO-08-852 June 2008 HOMELAND SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-852, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability DHS Risk-Based Grant Methodo... |
| Date June 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-904T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection, Homeland Security Committee, House of Representatives RISK MANAGEMENT Strengthening the Use of Risk Management Principles in Homeland Security
Statement of Norman J. Rabkin, Managing... |
| Date June 23, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-736R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 23, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: Military Operations: Actions Needed to Better Guide Project Selection for Commander’s Emergency Response Program and Improve Oversight in Iraq Since fiscal year 2003, Congress has appropriated more than $46 billion dollars for relief and reconstruction efforts in Iraq. The Departme... |
| Date June 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-668 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS States Are Planning for Medical Surge, but Could Benefit from Shared Guidance for Allocating Scarce Medical Resources GAO-08-668 June 2008 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-668, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability States A... |
| Date June 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-768 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Committees NATIONAL RESPONSE FRAMEWORK FEMA Needs Policies and Procedures to Better Integrate Non-Federal Stakeholders in the Revision Process GAO-08-768 June 2008 NATIONAL RESPONSE FRAMEWORK Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-768, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability FEMA Needs P... |
| 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 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-424 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives MINE SAFETY Additional Guidance and Oversight of Mines’ Emergency Response Plans Would Improve the Safety of Underground Coal Miners GAO-08-424 April 2008 MINE SAFETY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-424, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Education ... |
| 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. 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-457T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Progress Made in Implementation of Management and Mission Functions, but More Work Remains
Statement of David M. Walker Comptro... |
| Date Jan. 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-195 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters FOREST SERVICE Better Planning, Guidance, and Data Are Needed to Improve Management of the Competitive Sourcing Program GAO-08-195 January 2008 FOREST SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-195, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Better Planning, Guidance, and ... |
| Date Dec. 10, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-141 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters MARITIME SECURITY Federal Efforts Needed to Address Challenges in Preventing and Responding to Terrorist Attacks on Energy Commodity Tankers GAO-08-141 December 2007 MARITIME SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-141, a report to Congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Feder... |
| Date Nov. 19, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-185 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2007 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS Selected Agencies Tested Various Capabilities during 2006 Governmentwide Exercise GAO-08-185 a November 2007 CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-185, a report to the Ranking Member, Commit... |
| Date July 31, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1142T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT July 31, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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... |
| Date June 29, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-854 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE COMPACT Enhancing EMAC’s Collaborative and Administrative Capacity Should Improve National Disaster Response GAO-07-854 June 2007 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-854, a report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gove... |
| Date June 12, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-609 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Most School Districts Have Developed Emergency Management Plans, but Would Benefit from Additional Federal Guidance GAO-07-609 June 2007 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-609, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Most School Di... |
| Date May 17, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-821T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 17, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Status of School Districts’ Planning and Preparedness
Statement of Cornelia M. Ashby, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security GAO-07-821T May 17, 2007 EMERGENCY MA... |
| 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 9, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-395T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Friday, March 9, 2007 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY Preparing for and Responding to Disasters
Statement of William O. Jenkins, Jr. Director, Homeland Security and Justice Issues GAO-07-395T March 7, 2... |
| Date Dec. 22, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-44 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2006 Report to Congressional Committees TRANSPORTATIONDISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS Actions Needed to Clarify Responsibilities and Increase Preparedness for Evacuations GAO-07-44 December 2006 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-44, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability TRANSPORTATION-DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS ... |
| Date June 5, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-519 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2006 Report to Congressional Committees and Senator Dianne Feinstein U.S. TSUNAMI PREPAREDNESS Federal and State Partners Collaborate to Help Communities Reduce Potential Impacts, but Significant Challenges Remain GAO-06-519 June 2006 U.S. TSUNAMI PREPAREDNESS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-519, a report to congressional committees and Senat... |
| Date May 4, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-714T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 4, 2006 Testimony Before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives HURRICANE KATRINA Improving Federal Contracting Practices in Disaster Recovery Operations
Statement of William T. Woods, Director Acquisition and Sourcing Management GAO-06-714T May 4, 2006 HURRICAN... |
| Date Oct. 20, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-183T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, October 20, 2005 Chairman, Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Oversight and Management of the National Flood Insurance Program
Statement of William O. Jenkins, Jr., Director... |
| Date Oct. 18, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-174T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, October 18, 2005 Testimony Before the Chairman, Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Challenges Facing the National Flood Insurance Program
Statement of William O. Jenkins, Jr., Director, Homeland Security and Justice Issues GAO-... |
| Date Oct. 18, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-119 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2005 Report to Congressional Committees FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Improvements Needed to Enhance Oversight and Management of the National Flood Insurance Program GAO-06-119 October 2005 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-119, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENC... |
