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Title |
| Date July 12, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-894T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, July 12, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives FLOOD MAP MODERNIZATION Federal Emergency Management Agency's Implementation of a National Strategy
Statement of William O. Jenkins, Jr., Directo... |
| Date July 11, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-652 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2005 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Democratic Member, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY DHS’ Efforts to Enhance First Responders’ AllHazards Capabilities Continue to Evolve GAO-05-652 July 2005 HOM... |
| Date May 31, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-514 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Crisis Counseling Grants Awarded to the State of New York after the September 11 Terrorist Attacks GAO-05-514 a May 2005 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-514, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY C... |
| Date April 28, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-619T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, April 28, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS Agency Plans Have Improved, but Better Oversight Could Assist Agencies in Preparing for Emergencies
Statement of Linda D. Koontz Director, Information Management Issues... |
| Date April 28, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-577 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2005 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS Agency Plans Have Improved, but Better Oversight Could Assist Agencies in Preparing for Emergencies GAO-05-577 a April 2005 CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-577, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Governm... |
| Date July 15, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-819R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 15, 2004 The Honorable Tom Ridge The Secretary of Homeland Security Subject: Federal Emergency Management Agency: Lack of Controls and Key Information for Property Leave Assets Vulnerable to Loss or Misappropriation Dear Mr. Secretary: As you know, prior to the transfer of the functions of the Federal Emergency Management Age... |
| Date April 28, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-727R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 April 28, 2004 The Honorable Daniel K. Akaka Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Financial Management, the Budget and International Security Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs United States Senate Subject: Status of FEMA’s FY03 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program Dear Senator Akaka: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) ... |
| Date April 22, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-638T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 22, 2004 Testimony Before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS Improved Planning Needed to Ensure Delivery of Essential Services
Statement of Linda D. Koontz Director, Information Management Issues GAO-04-638T April 22, 2004 CONTINUITY OF O... |
| Date April 20, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-384 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate HUMAN CAPITAL Opportunities to Improve Federal Continuity Planning Guidance GAO-04-384 a April 2004 HUMAN CAPITAL Opportunities to Improve Federal Continuity Planning Gu... |
| Date March 31, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-417 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives FLOOD MAP MODERNIZATION Program Strategy Shows Promise, but Challenges Remain GAO-04-417 March 2004 FLOOD MAP MODERNIZATION
Highlights of GAO-04-417, a report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Housing and Communit... |
| Date March 25, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-401T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, March 25, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Economic Policy, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM Actions to Address Repetitive Loss Properties
Statement of William O. Jenkins, Jr., Director Homeland Security & Justice Issues GAO... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-160 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2004 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS Improved Planning Needed to Ensure Delivery of Essential Government Services GAO-04-160 a February 2004 CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS Improved Planning Needed to Ensure Delivery of Essential Government Services Highlights of GAO-04-160, a re... |
| Date Oct. 31, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-72 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters SEPTEMBER 11 Overview of Federal Disaster Assistance to the New York City Area GAO-04-72 October 2003 SEPTEMBER 11
Highlights of GAO-04-72, a report to congressional requesters Overview of Federal Disaster Assistance to the New York City Area The federal government has been a key participant in the efforts ... |
| Date Oct. 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-221T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9 a.m. EST Thursday, October 30, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives CHEMICAL WEAPONS Better Management Tools Needed to Guide DOD’s Stockpile Destruction Program
Statement of Henry L. Hinton, Jr., Managing ... |
| Date Aug. 29, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-926 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2003 Report to the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate DISASTER ASSISTANCE Information on FEMA’s Post 9/11 Public Assistance to the New York City Area GAO-03-926 August 2003 DISASTER ASSISTANCE Information on FEMA’s Post 9/11 Public Assistance to the New York City Area Highlights of GAO-03 -926, a report to the Committee on ... |
| Date April 1, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-606T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
Not to be Released before 2:00 p.m. EST Tuesday, April 1, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives FLOOD INSURANCE Challenges Facing the National Flood Insurance Program
Statement for the Record by JayEtta Z. Hecker, Director Physical Infrastructure GAO-03-606T ... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-113 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks Federal Emergency Management Agency GAO-03-113 a A Glance at the Agency Covered in This Report
The Federal Emergency Management Agency coordinates federal disaster and emergency assistance policies and administers programs that provide assistance before and a... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-1035 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate HAZARD MITIGATION Proposed Changes to FEMA’s Multihazard Mitigation Programs Present Challenges GAO-02-1035 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background FEMA’s Multihazard Mitigation Progr... |
| Date June 21, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-396 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to Congressional Committees FLOOD INSURANCE Extent of Noncompliance with Purchase Requirements Is Unknown GAO-02-396 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Noncompliance Debate Is Based on Differing Types of Data GAO Analysis of Available Data Suggests Noncompliance Could Be Low at Loan Origination Mortgage, Flood Determination, and... |
| Date Sept. 20, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-822 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2001 Report to Congressional Committees COMBATING TERRORISM Selected Challenges and Related Recommendations GAO-01-822 Contents Letter Executive Summary
Purpose Background Results in Brief Principal Findings Recommendations for Executive Action Agency Comments and Our Evaluation 1 4 4 5 6 10 17 18 20 23 27 27 Chapter 1 Introduction
The Federal ... |
| Date Aug. 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-837 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2001 Report to the Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate DISASTER ASSISTANCE Improvement Needed in Disaster Declaration Criteria and Eligibility Assurance Procedures GAO-01-837 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Criteria for Assessing State and Local Response Capability Do Not Adequate... |
| Date Aug. 13, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-850 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters CHEMICAL WEAPONS FEMA and Army Must Be Proactive in Preparing States for Emergencies GAO-01-850 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Funding Needed for Critical Items Exceeds Projected Costs CSEPP Has Enhanced Emergency Responsiveness, but Most States Still Not Fully Prepared FEMA’s and Army’s Man... |
| Date July 30, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-605 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters NUCLEAR REGULATION Progress Made in Emergency Preparedness at Indian Point 2, but Additional Improvements Needed GAO-01-605 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Consolidated Edison Has Taken Actions to Resolve Emergency Preparedness Weaknesses, but More Needs to Be Done The Four Counties Strengthened Th... |
| Date July 19, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-992T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Before the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Committee on Financial Services, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday July 19, 2001 FLOOD INSURANCE Information on the Financial Condition of the National Flood Insurance Program
Statement of Stanley J. Czerwinski Director, Physical Infrastructure Is... |
| Date July 13, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-848 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to Congressional Committees FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Weaknesses Exist in the Cerro Grande Fire Assistance Claim Validation Process GAO-01-848 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 July 13, 2001 The Honorable Barbara A. Mikulski Chairman The Honorable Christopher Bond Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee ... |
| Date July 9, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-832 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Status of Achieving Key Outcomes and Addressing Major Management Challenges GAO-01-832 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 July 9, 2001 The Honorable Fred Thompson Ranking Minority Member Committee o... |
| Date May 15, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-736T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate Hearing Held on May 16, 2001 Statement Submitted on May 15, 2001 FLOOD INSURANCE Emerging Opportunity to Better Measure Certain Results of the National Flood Insurance Program
Statement for the Record by JayEtta Hecker, Director, Physical Infr... |
| Date March 20, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-15 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters COMBATING TERRORISM FEMA Continues to Make Progress in Coordinating Preparedness and Response GAO-01-15 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Federal Emergency Management Agency Programs With Well-Established Consequence Management Exercise Practices 3 24 31 39 40 Appendix II: FEMA’s Terrorism Preparedness... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-14 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters COMBATING TERRORISM Federal Response Teams Provide Varied Capabilities; Opportunities Remain to Improve Coordination GAO-01-14 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Appendix II: Compendium of Selected Federal Response Plans and Authorities Selected Information About Federal Chemical, Biological, Radiologi... |
| Date Aug. 29, 2000 |
Report No. RCED-00-182 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2000 Report to the Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate DISASTER RELIEF FUND FEMA’s Estimates of Funding Requirements Can Be Improved GAO/RCED-00-182 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-284058 August 29, 200... |
| Date June 30, 2000 |
Report No. RCED-00-210R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-285534 June 30, 2000 The Honorable Fred Thompson Chairman The Honorable Joseph I. Lieberman Ranking Minority Member Committee on Governmental Affairs United States Senate Subject: Observations on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Fiscal Year 1999 Performance Report and F... |
| Date March 21, 2000 |
Report No. NSIAD-00-64 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters COMBATING TERRORISM Need to Eliminate Duplicate Federal Weapons of Mass Destruction Training GAO/NSIAD-00-64 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Cities Selected for Training Provided by the Departments of Defense and Justice Appendix II: Jurisdictions Exclusively Selected to Receive Justice Department Trai... |
| Date Feb. 25, 2000 |
Report No. GGD/OGC-00-62 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2000 Report to Congressional Committees DISASTER ASSISTANCE Issues Related to the Development of FEMA’s Insurance Requirements GAO/GGD/OGC-00-62 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-284432 February 25, 2000 The Honorable Christopher S. Bond Chairman The Honorable Barbara Mikulski Ranking ... |
| Date Oct. 27, 1999 |
Report No. T-RCED-00-23 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Wednesday October 27, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Committee on Banking and Financial Services, House of Representatives FLOOD INSURANCE Information on Financial Aspects of the National Flood Insurance Program
Statement of Stanley J. Czerwinski, Associate Dire... |
| Date Sept. 30, 1999 |
Report No. AIMD-99-250 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1999 Report to the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, Ranking Minority Member, Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate BUDGETING FOR EMERGENCIES State Practices and Federal Implications GAO/AIMD-99-250 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: State Budget Reserves in Five Site Visit States 2 32 36 Appendix II: Emergency Budget Authority, Fiscal Years 19... |
| Date Aug. 25, 1999 |
Report No. T-RCED-99-280 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m. CDT Wednesday August 25, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate FLOOD INSURANCE Information on Financial Aspects of the National Flood Insurance Program
Statement of Robert S. Procaccini, Assistant Director, Housing and Community Development Issues, Resources, Com... |
| Date Aug. 4, 1999 |
Report No. T-RCED-99-274 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m., EDT, Wednesday August 4, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Emergency Management, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives DISASTER ASSISTANCE FEMA Can Improve Its Cost-Effectiveness Determinations for Mitigation Grants
Statement of Stanle... |
| Date Aug. 4, 1999 |
Report No. RCED-99-236 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1999 Report to Congressional Committees DISASTER ASSISTANCE Opportunities to Improve Cost-Effectiveness Determinations for Mitigation Grants GAO/RCED-99-236 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-281730 August 4, 1999 The Honorable Christopher S. Bond Chairman Th... |
| Date July 14, 1999 |
Report No. AIMD-99-247R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Aixounting and Information
Management Division B-283215 July 14,1999 The Honorable Robert F. Bennett Chairman The Honorable Christopher J. Dodd Vice-Chairman Special Committee on the Year 2000 Technology Problem United States Senate Subject: Emergencv and State and Local Law Enforcement &stems: Questions Concerninp Year 2000 Challe... |
| Date June 23, 1999 |
Report No. T-NSIAD-99-184 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EDT, Wednesday, June 23, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans’ Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives COMBATING TERRORISM Use of National Guard Response Teams Is Unclear
Statement of Mark E. Gebicke, Director, Nationa... |
| Date May 21, 1999 |
Report No. NSIAD-99-110 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters COMBATING TERRORISM Use of National Guard Response Teams Is Unclear GAO/NSIAD-99-110 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Lt er e National Security and International Affairs Division B-282299 Letter May 21, 1999 The Honorable Christopher Shays Chairman, Subcommittee on National Securit... |
| Date May 13, 1999 |
Report No. NSIAD-99-135 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters COMBATING TERRORISM Issues to Be Resolved to Improve Counterterrorism Operations GAO/NSIAD-99-135 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-282474 Le er t Le er t Letter May 13, 1999 The Honorable Ike Skelton Ranking Minority Member... |
| Date April 29, 1999 |
Report No. T-AIMD-99-163 |
Title
GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 29, 1999 United States General Accounting Office Testimony Before the Special Committee on the Year 2000 Technology Problem, U.S. Senate YEAR 2000 COMPUTING CHALLENGE Status of Emergency and State and Local Law Enforcement Systems Is Still Unknown
Statement of Jack L. Brock, Jr. Director, Governmentwide and Defense Information Syste... |
| Date March 4, 1999 |
Report No. T-RCED-99-106 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
To Be Released at 9:30 a.m. EST Thursday March 4, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate DISASTER ASSISTANCE Information on the Cost-Effectiveness of Hazard Mitigation Projects
Statement for the Record by Stanley J. Czerwinski, Associate Director, Housing and Community Develop... |
| Date Nov. 12, 1998 |
Report No. NSIAD-99-3 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters COMBATING TERRORISM Opportunities to Improve Domestic Preparedness Program Focus and Efficiency GAO/NSIAD-99-3 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-278556 November 12, 1998 The Honorable Ike Skelton Ranking Minority Member... |
| Date Oct. 2, 1998 |
Report No. T-NSIAD-99-16 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EDT Friday, October 2, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, International Affairs and Criminal Justice, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, House of Representatives COMBATING TERRORISM Observations on the Nunn-Lugar-Domenici Domestic Preparedness Program
Statement of Richar... |
| Date March 26, 1998 |
Report No. T-RCED-98-139 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EST Thursday March 26, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives DISASTER ASSISTANCE Information on Federal Costs and Approaches for Reducing Them
Statement of Judy A. England-Joseph, Director, Housing and ... |
| Date Jan. 28, 1998 |
Report No. T-RCED-98-67 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 12 p.m. EST Wednesday January 28, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives DISASTER ASSISTANCE Information on Federal Disaster Mitigation Efforts
Statement for the Record by Stanley J. Czerwinski, Associate Direct... |
| Date Oct. 17, 1997 |
Report No. RCED-98-1 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 1997 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U. S. Senate DISASTER ASSISTANCE Guidance Needed for FEMA’s “Fast Track” Housing Assistance Process GAO/RCED-98-1 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-276359 October 17, 199... |
| Date July 22, 1997 |
Report No. RCED-97-204R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-277479 July 22, 1997 The Honorable Richard K. Armey Majority Leader House of Representatives The Honorable John Kasich Chairman, Committee on the Budget House of Representatives The Honorable Dan Burton Chairman, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight House of Represen... |
