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Title |
| Date Dec. 1, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-254T |
Title
GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EST Thursday, December 1, 2011 United States Government Accountability Office Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives COAST GUARD Observations on Arctic Requirements, Icebreakers, and Coordination with Stakeholders
Statement of Stephen L.... |
| Date Oct. 4, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-12-101T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives COAST GUARD Action Needed as Approved Deepwater Program Remains Unachievable
Statement of John P. Hutton, Director, Acquis... |
| Date Aug. 24, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-883T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. CDT Wednesday, August 24, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management; Committee on Homeland Security; House of Representatives MARITIME SECURITY Progress Made, but Further Actions Needed to Secure the Maritime Energy Supply
Statement of Stephen L. Caldwell, Dir... |
| Date July 28, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-743 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2011 Report to Congressional Committees COAST GUARD Action Needed As Approved Deepwater Program Remains Unachievable GAO-11-743 July 2011 COAST GUARD
Action Needed As Approved Deepwater Program Remains Unachievable
Highlights of GAO-11-743, a report to congressional committees Why GAO Did This Study
The Deepwater Program includes efforts to b... |
| Date July 7, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-746R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 7, 2011 Congressional Committees Subject: Military Readiness: Navy’s Report to Congress on the Impact of Training and Crew Size on Surface Force Material Readiness Since 2000, the Navy has undertaken a number of initiatives to achieve greater efficiencies and reduce costs. For example, it reduced the workforce requirements ... |
| Date March 29, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-388R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 29, 2011 Congressional Committees Subject: Defense Infrastructure: Ability of Ship Maintenance Industrial Base to Support a Nuclear Aircraft Carrier at Naval Station Mayport
Since established as a naval base in December 1942, Naval Station Mayport, Florida, as grown to become the third largest naval fleet concentration area ... |
| Date March 15, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-449T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, March 15, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives MARITIME SECURITY Updating U.S. Counterpiracy Action Plan Gains Urgency as Piracy Escalates off the Horn of Africa
Statemen... |
| Date Jan. 14, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-195 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2011 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives MARITIME SECURITY Federal Agencies Have Taken Actions to Address Risks Posed by Seafarers, but Efforts Can Be Strengthened GAO-11-195 January 2011 MARITIME SECURITY
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Highlights of GAO-11-195, a report to t... |
| Date Dec. 14, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-277T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Testimony Before the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Realizing Savings under Different Littoral Combat Ship Acquisition Strategies Depends on Successful Management of Risks
Statement of Paul L. Francis, Managing Director Acquisition and Sourc... |
| Date Dec. 8, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-249R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 December 8, 2010 Congressional Committees Subject: Navy’s Proposed Dual Award Acquisition Strategy for the Littoral Combat Ship Program The Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is envisioned as a vessel able to be reconfigured to meet three different mission areas: mine countermeasures, surface warfare, and antisubmarine warfare.... |
| Date Sept. 24, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-856 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters MARITIME SECURITY Actions Needed to Assess and Update Plan and Enhance Collaboration among Partners Involved in Countering Piracy off the Horn of Africa GAO-10-856 September 2010 MARITIME SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-856, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Rel... |
| Date Sept. 15, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-870 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters COAST GUARD Efforts to Identify Arctic Requirements Are Ongoing, but More Communication about Agency Planning Efforts Would Be Beneficial GAO-10-870 September 2010 COAST GUARD Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-870, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Efforts to I... |
| Date July 27, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-790 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2010 Report to Congressional Committees COAST GUARD Deepwater Requirements, Quantities, and Cost Require Revalidation to Reflect Knowledge Gained GAO-10-790 July 2010 COAST GUARD Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-790, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Deepwater Requirements, Quantities, and Cost Require R... |
| Date July 26, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-686 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2010 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Guidance Needed on Navy’s Use of Investment Incentives at Private Shipyards GAO-10-686 July 2010 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-686, a report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Defense, Committ... |
| Date June 16, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-795T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3 p.m. EST Wednesday, June 16, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate OIL SPILLS Cost of Major Spills May Impact Viability of Oil Spill Liabi... |
| Date June 11, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-585 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2010 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEPOT MAINTENANCE Improved Strategic Planning Needed to Ensure That Navy Depots Can Meet Future Maintenance Requirements GAO-10-585 June 2010 DEPOT MAINTENANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-585, a report to the Subcommittee on Readiness, Comm... |
| Date June 9, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-592 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2010 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY READINESS Navy Needs to Reassess Its Metrics and Assumptions for Ship Crewing Requirements and Training GAO-10-592 June 2010 MILITARY READINESS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-592, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Navy Needs to Reassess Its Metrics and A... |
| Date April 9, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-400 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2010 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives MARITIME SECURITY Varied Actions Taken to Enhance Cruise Ship Security, but Some Concerns Remain GAO-10-400 April 2010 MARITIME SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-400, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives ... |
| Date Feb. 2, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-257 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2010 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP Actions Needed to Improve Operating Cost Estimates and Mitigate Risks in Implementing New Concepts GAO-10-257 February 2010 LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP Highlights
Highl... |
| Date Dec. 2, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-106 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, December 2, 2009 Statement before the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, U.S. Senate HOMELAND SECURITY DHS’s Progress and Challenges in Key Areas of Maritime, Aviation, and Cybersecurity
Statement for the Record Cathleen A. Berrick, Managing Director Homeland Security ... |
| Date July 17, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-497 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to Congressional Committees COAST GUARD Better Logistics Planning Needed to Aid Operational Decisions Related to the Deployment of the National Security Cutter and Its Support Assets GAO-09-497 July 2009 COAST GUARD Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-497, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Bette... |
| Date July 14, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-682 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to Congressional Committees COAST GUARD As Deepwater Systems Integrator, Coast Guard Is Reassessing Costs and Capabilities but Lags in Applying Its Disciplined Acquisition Approach GAO-09-682 July 2009 COAST GUARD Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-682, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability As Deep... |
| Date July 7, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-810T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, July 7, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate COAST GUARD Observations on the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget and Related Performance and Management Challenges
Statement of Stephen ... |
| Date June 12, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-489 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters COAST GUARD Administrative Law Judge Program Contains Elements Designed to Foster Judges’ Independence and Mariner Protections Assessed Are Being Followed GAO-09-489 June 2009 COAST GUARD Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-489, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Adm... |
| Date May 13, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-322 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2009 Report to Congressional Committees BEST PRACTICES High Levels of Knowledge at Key Points Differentiate Commercial Shipbuilding from Navy Shipbuilding GAO-09-322 May 2009 BEST PRACTICES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-322, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability High Levels of Knowledge at Key Points Diffe... |
| Date April 22, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-620T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives COAST GUARD Update on Deepwater Program Management, Cost, and Acquisition Workforce
Statement of John P. Hutton, Director Acquisition and Sourcing Management GAO-... |
| Date March 24, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-462T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, March 24, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives COAST GUARD Observations on Changes to Management and Oversight of the Deepwater Program
Statement of John P. Hutton, Direc... |
| Date March 17, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-337 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2009 Report to the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives MARITIME SECURITY Vessel Tracking Systems Provide Key Information, but the Need for Duplicate Data Should Be Reviewed GAO-09-337 March 2009 MARITIME SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-337, a report to the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-804 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Seapower, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Cost to Deliver Zumwalt-Class Destroyers Likely to Exceed Budget GAO-08-804 July 2008 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-804, a report to Subcommittee on Seapower, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate Accountability... |
| Date July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1061T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 31, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Zumwalt-Class Destroyer Program Emblematic of Challenges Facing Navy Shipbuilding
Statement of Paul L. Francis, Director Acquis... |
| Date June 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-745 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Committees COAST GUARD Change in Course Improves Deepwater Management and Oversight, but Outcome Still Uncertain GAO-08-745 June 2008 COAST GUARD Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-745, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Change in Course Improves Deepwater Management and Oversig... |
| Date June 23, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-660 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate COAST GUARD Strategies for Mitigating the Loss of Patrol Boats Are Achieving Results in the Near Term, but They Come at a Cost and Longer Term Sustainability Is Unknown GAO-08-660 June 2008 COAST G... |
| Date May 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-418 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to Congressional Committees FORCE STRUCTURE Ship Rotational Crewing Initiatives Would Benefit from Top-Level Leadership, Navy-wide Guidance, Comprehensive Analysis, and Improved LessonsLearned Sharing GAO-08-418 May 2008 FORCE STRUCTURE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-418, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integri... |
| Date May 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-427 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE LOGISTICS Navy Needs to Develop and Implement a Plan to Ensure That Voyage Repairs Are Available to Ships Operating near Guam when Needed GAO-08-427 May 2008 DEFENSE LOGISTICS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-427, a report to the Committee on Armed Services, House ... |
| Date Feb. 1, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-264 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY READINESS Navy Is Making Progress Implementing Its Fleet Response Plan, but Has Not Fully Developed Goals, Measures, and Resource Needs GAO-08-264 February 2008 MILITARY READINESS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-264, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability ... |
| Date Oct. 12, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-13 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2007 Report to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Overcoming Challenges Key to Capitalizing on Mine Countermeasures Capabilities GAO-08-13 October 2007 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-13, a report to the Subcommittee on Seapo... |
| Date July 24, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-943T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Realistic Business Cases Needed to Execute Navy Shipbuilding Programs
Statement of Paul L. Francis, Director Acquisition and Sour... |
| Date June 29, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-804R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 29, 2007 Congressional Committees Subject: Information on Port Security in the Caribbean Basin Referred to as our “third border,” the Caribbean Basin has significant maritime links with the United States.1 Given these links and the region’s proximity, the United States is particularly interested in ensuring that the por... |
| Date June 18, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-874 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to the Subcommittees on Homeland Security, House and Senate Committees on Appropriations COAST GUARD Challenges Affecting Deepwater Asset Deployment and Management and Efforts to Address Them GAO-07-874 June 2007 COAST GUARD Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-874, a report to Subcommittees on Homeland Security, House and Senate Commi... |
| Date April 18, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-489T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 18, 2007 Statement for the Record to the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate COAST GUARD Observations on the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget, Performance, Reorganization, and Related Challenges
Stat... |
| Date July 6, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-789R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 6, 2006 The Honorable Roscoe G. Bartlett Chairman Subcommittee on Projection Forces Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Propulsion Systems for Navy Ships and Submarines Dear Mr. Chairman: In recent years, the Navy has used nuclear propulsion systems for its submarines and most aircraft carriers and c... |
| Date March 30, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-587T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 4:00 p.m. EST Thursday, March 30, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Projection Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Challenges Associated with the Navy's Long-Range Shipbuilding Plan
Statement of Paul L. Francis, Director Acquisition and Sourcing Management G... |
| Date July 19, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-924T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, July 19, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Projection Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Progress and Challenges Facing the DD(X) Surface Combatant Program Statement of Paul L. Francis, Director Acquisition and Sourcing Management GAO... |
| Date June 14, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-752R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 14, 2005 The Honorable James M. Talent Chairman The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Seapower Committee on Armed Services United States Senate The Honorable Roscoe G. Bartlett Chairman The Honorable Gene Taylor Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Projection Forces Committee on Armed Serv... |
| Date March 7, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-264 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2005 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives MARITIME ADMINISTRATION Improved Program Management Needed to Address Timely Disposal of Obsolete Ships GAO-05-264 a March 2005 MARITIME ADMINISTRATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-264, a report to the Ranking Minor... |
| Date March 1, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-255 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2005 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Plans Need to Allow Enough Time to Demonstrate Capability of First Littoral Combat Ships GAO-05-255 March 2005 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-255, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Plans Need to Allow Enough Time to Demo... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-183 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Improved Management Practices Could Help Minimize Cost Growth in Navy Shipbuilding Programs GAO-05-183 a February 2005 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-183, a report to the Chairman, Subcommi... |
| Date Nov. 10, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-10 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2004 Report to Congressional Committees FORCE STRUCTURE Navy Needs to Fully Evaluate Options and Provide Standard Guidance for Implementing Surface Ship Rotational Crewing GAO-05-10 a November 2004 FORCE STRUCTURE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-10, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Navy Needs to Fu... |
| Date Sept. 3, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-973 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Projection Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Challenges Facing the DD(X) Destroyer Program GAO-04-973 a September 2004 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Challenges Facing the DD(X) Destroyer Program Highlights of GAO-04-973, a report to the Chairman of the S... |
| Date June 18, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-724R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 18, 2004 The Honorable Jerry Lewis Chairman Subcommittee on Defense Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Subject: Defense Logistics: GAO’s Observations on Maintenance Aspects of the Navy’s Fleet Response Plan Dear Mr. Chairman: The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and Operation Iraqi Freedom have prompted... |
