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Report No. |
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| Date Sept. 24, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-989 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2009 Congressional Requesters STATE DEPARTMENT Wide Range of Emergency Services Provided to American Citizens Overseas, but Improved Monitoring Is Needed GAO-09-989 September 2009 STATE DEPARTMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-989, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Wide Range of Emergency Service... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1006 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives BORDER SECURITY State Department Is Taking Steps to Meet Projected Surge in Demand for Visas and Passports in Mexico GAO-08-1006 July 2008 BORDER SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-... |
| Date June 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-931T |
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 Government Management, Organization and Procurement, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives BORDER SECURITY State Department Expects to Meet Projected Surge in Demand for Visas and Passports in Mexico
Stat... |
| Date July 13, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-847 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2007 Report to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives BORDER SECURITY Long-term Strategy Needed to Keep Pace with Increasing Demand for Visas GAO-07-847 July 2007 BORDER SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-847, a report to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives Accou... |
| Date June 30, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-737 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2006 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives OVERSEAS STAFFING Rightsizing Approaches Slowly Taking Hold but More Action Needed to Coordinate and Carry Out Efforts GAO-06-737 a June 2006 OVERSEAS STAFFING Highlights
Highl... |
| Date June 30, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-641 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2006 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate EMBASSY CONSTRUCTION State Has Made Progress Constructing New Embassies, but Better Planning Is Needed for Operations and Maintenance Requirements GAO-06-641 June 2006 EMBASSY CONSTRUCTION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-641, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Foreig... |
| Date May 2, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-479 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2006 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives OVERSEAS PRESENCE Cost Analyses and Performance Measures Are Needed to Demonstrate the Full Potential of Providing Embassy Support Remotely GAO-06-479 a May 2006 OVERSEAS PRESEN... |
| Date April 4, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-542T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, April 4, 2006 Testimony Before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives BORDER SECURITY Reassessment of Consular Resource Requirements Could Help Address Visa Delays
Statement of Jess T. Ford Director International Affairs and Trade GAO-06-542T April 4, 2006 BORDER SEC... |
| Date July 29, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-801 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2005 Report to Congressional Committees BORDER SECURITY Actions Needed to Strengthen Management of Department of Homeland Security’s Visa Security Program GAO-05-801 a July 2005 BORDER SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-801, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Actions Needed to Strengthen Manageme... |
| Date Nov. 15, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-32 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives EMBASSY CONSTRUCTION Proposed CostSharing Program Could Speed Construction and Reduce Staff Levels, but Some Agencies Have Concerns GAO-05-32 a November 2004 EMBASSY CONSTR... |
| Date May 18, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-708R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 18, 2004 The Honorable F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. Chairman Committee on the Judiciary House of Representatives Subject: Visa Operations at U.S. Posts in Canada Dear Mr. Chairman: On October 21, 2002, we reported that consular staff at posts around the world held different views on balancing national security and customer service in ... |
| Date March 20, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-557T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Thursday, March 20, 2003 Testimony Before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations OVERSEAS PRESENCE Conditions of Overseas Diplomatic Facilities
Statement of Jess T. Ford Director, International Affairs and Trade GAO-03-557T This is a work of the U.S. government and is not subject to copyright protectio... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-107 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks Department of State GAO-03-107 a A Glance at the Agency Covered in This Report
To carry out U.S. foreign policy, the Department of State
G formulates U.S. policy on numerous international issues and influences other countries to adopt policies and practices c... |
| Date July 26, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-780 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives OVERSEAS PRESENCE Framework for Assessing Embassy Staff Levels Can Support Rightsizing Initiatives GAO-02-780 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Development of a Rightsizing ... |
| Date July 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-790R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 July 11, 2002 The Honorable Christopher Shays Chairman Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives Subject: Current Law Limits the State Department’s Authority to Manage Certain Overseas Properties Cost Effectively Dear Mr. Chairman: The Depart... |
| Date June 18, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-626 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to the Honorable Vic Snyder House of Representatives STATE DEPARTMENT Staffing Shortfalls and Ineffective Assignment System Compromise Diplomatic Readiness at Hardship Posts GAO-02-626 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Staffing Shortfalls Put Diplomatic Readiness at Risk Assignment System Is Not Effective for Staffing Hardship ... |
| Date Nov. 27, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-143 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2001 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate OVERSEAS PRESENCE More Work Needed on Embassy Rightsizing GAO-02-143 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 November 27, 2001 The Honorable Jesse Helms Ranking Minority Member Committee on Foreign Relations United States Senate Dear Sena... |
| Date March 13, 1998 |
Report No. NSIAD-98-69 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1998 Report to the Honorable Bob Graham and the Honorable Ernest F. Hollings, U.S. Senate STATE DEPARTMENT Tourist Visa Processing Backlogs Persist at U.S. Consulates GAO/NSIAD-98-69 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-279006 March 13, 1998 The Honorable Bob Graha... |
| Date April 23, 1996 |
Report No. NSIAD-96-36 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1996 Report to Congressional Requesters OVERSEAS REAL ESTATE Millions of Dollars Could Be Generated by Selling Unneeded Real Estate G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/NSIAD-96-36 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-266138 April 23, 1996 Congressional Requesters The Depar... |
| Date April 6, 1995 |
Report No. T-NSIAD-95-136 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For R&asc on lklivery Expectedat 1O:OO EDT a.m. Testimony
Statement For The Record Before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives mdY OVERSEAS STAFFING U.S. Govemment Diplomatic PresenceAbroad
Statement of Joseph E. Kelley, Director-in-Charge, International Affairs Issues; Nationa... |
| Date Dec. 28, 1994 |
Report No. NSIAD-95-50FS |
Title
United States GeneriI Accounting OffIce GAO
December 1994 Report to the Chaimwn, Legislation and National Security Subcommittee, Committee on Government Operations, House of Representatives OVERSEAS
PRESENCE Staffing at U.S.
Diplomatic Pos GAO/NSIAD-96-SOFS GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-259202 December 28,1... |
| Date Sept. 22, 1992 |
Report No. NSIAD-92-284 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September Report to the Chairman, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate 1992 STATE DEPARTMENT Facilities in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union Ulllll lull IIII
147819 RESTRICTED--Not to be released F7#!381- the General Accounting Office unless mm I \+ approved by the Office of Congrebm Relations. 555423
.-.- RELEASED GAOKNSIAD-92-284 ,~.... |
| Date April 30, 1992 |
Report No. NSIAD-92-185 |
Title
1Jnit,t:tl Staten (kneral Accounting office .._ .-.. GAO Report to the Subcommittee on Foreign Commerce and Tourism, Committee on Commerce, U.S. Senate : STATE DEPARTMENT Backlogs of Tourist Visas at U.S. Consulates 146615 RESTRICTED--Not to be releaseA outside- the General Accounting Office unless specifically approved by the Office of Congressional Relations. RELEASED
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| Date Feb. 20, 1991 |
Report No. NSIAD-91-143BR |
Title
GAO It3rief’ Report to the Chairman, ing Commibe on the Budget, U.S. Senate STATE DEPARTMENT Status of the Diplomatic Security Construction Program
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143350 GAO,‘ NSIAI)-!)I-143HK GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 National Security and International Affairs Division B-242888 February 20,199l The Honorable Jim Sasser Chairman, Committee on the B... |
| Date May 9, 1990 |
Report No. NSIAD-90-158 |
Title
. . .‘.‘ : -1 _:- ,.. ,. ; ::, : ,. .” . -_ . . ” ‘. ..~’ _. ,‘. .. ..- ‘, . GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-238005 May 9,199O The Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate The Honorable Jack Brooks Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary House of Re... |
| Date Dec. 28, 1988 |
Report No. NSIAD-89-86 |
Title
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General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 National Security and International Affairs Division B-202491 December28,1988 The Honorable Daniel A. Mica Chairman, Subcommitteeon International Operations Committee on Foreign Affairs House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: In responseto your September 16,1988, request, we have reviewed (1) the qualifications of forei... |
| Date Dec. 29, 1987 |
Report No. NSIAD-88-48BR |
Title
United Stat‘ .-- General es Accounting Office _ - * Briefing Report to t’ Chairman, he Subcommittee’on Oversight and Investigation, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives
+mber 1987 VISAS U.S. And Japanese Practices for Granting Business Visas lllllllllllllll
135021 C;ipO/ NSl,AI)-88-48BR Y I. .” ,, _ _._.._._..._.._ --.-.__- --.---. _I_._ .------ --I- ~-...------------... |
| Date Sept. 30, 1982 |
Report No. ID-82-61 |
Title
BY THE U.S.GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE ,
Report To The Secretary Of State Needed In Providing Ati Overseas Posts
Itiiprovements
rtment started the Security Program in 1980 as a to mob violence against U.S. s in Iran, Pakistan, Libya, and El Physical improvements made at eas posts under this program are tecting personnel and classior a few hours until the host an bring the situation under ment offici... |
| Date Nov. 6, 1980 |
Report No. ID-81-9 |
Title
I . ,‘ IjWTHECOMPTROLLERGENERAL . 1wj47 &port To The Congress (IFTHE UNITEDSTATES kJ.S. Consular Services To Innocentsnd Others--Abroad: A Good Job ould Be Better With A Few Changes
113686 10-81-g NOVEMBER 6,198O Request sent to: for copies of GAO reports should be U.S. General Accounting Office Document Handling and Information Services Facility P.O. Box 6015 Gaithersburg, Md. 20760 Telephone (... |
| Date Feb. 11, 1980 |
Report No. ID-80-23 |
Title
BY Tt-lk US. CXNERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE, Report To The Secretary Of State Management And Control Of Personal Property Is Poor And Procurement Controls Should Be Strengthened At U.S.Embassies In Latin America
Problems similar to those previously reported by GAO continue to exist in personal property management at U.S. Embassies in Latin America. For example, periodic inventories and reconciliations ... |
| Date Oct. 10, 1979 |
Report No. FGMSD-79-50 |
Title
v OFFICE UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 I\ 00 DIVISION (ILENLMI OC lINANClAL MANAOLMW AND WrUDIrn , /" OCTOBER 10, / for M / f ' r, 2 . ,/- 1979 B-183363 Mr. Stuart E. Branch Acting Assistant Secretary Administration Department of State Dear Mr. Branch: This report contains the results of our survey of accounting controls over revenue and expenditure transactions In summar... |
| Date Jan. 8, 1979 |
Report No. FPCD-78-81 |
Title
REPORTBYTHEU.S. General Accounting Office
State Department Should Improve Foreign National Pay Setting
State Department posts overseas are paying more than they should to their foreign national employees. When setting pay and benefits, the posts need to pay more attention to rates paid by the Department of Defense for similar jobs and more closely follow State Department instructions. Posts should... |
| Date Feb. 1, 1978 |
Report No. 104846 |
Title
e DOCUMENT RESUL 04846 - [ B0385223] U.S. Consular services broad and Other Department of State enclosure (2 pp.). Activities. February , T978. 17 pp. ~ibi'e Committee on International Relations: Testimony betore the Internationral operati.oi"'Subcommittee; by Charles D. Hylander, Deputy Director, Int ritional Div. Contact: Internation4 Div. cqanization Concerne: Department of State. Congressional... |
| Date Dec. 4, 1975 |
Report No. ID-76-4 |
Title
An Assessment Of Selected U.S. Embassy-Consular f:fwts To Assist And Protect Americans Overseas During Crises And Emergencies
Department of State
.. . This report exami& the actions taken or not taken to protect Americans abroad in recent &es and the related laws and regJtations. It makes recommendations to the Secretary of St&e for improving policies, pwcedures, and regulations to provide greater... |
| Date Jan. 1, 1973 |
Report No. 090980 |
Title
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| Date April 14, 1971 |
Report No. B-118682 |
Title
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LM095584 lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Department of State BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES ci .’ CC9MPTWOLLER GENERAL WASHINGTON. OF D.C. THE UNITED
20548 STATES B- 118682 To the President of the Senate and the ’ Speaker of the House of Representatives This is ... |
