| Date |
Report No. |
Title |
| Date Nov. 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-93 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2008 Report to Congressional Committees NORTHERN BORDER SECURITY DHS’s Report Could Better Inform Congress by Identifying Actions, Resources, and Time Frames Needed to Address Vulnerabilities GAO-09-93 November 2008 NORTHERN BORDER SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-93, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity... |
| 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. 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-234CG |
Title
Ensuring a Continuing Focus on Implementing Effective Human Capital Strategies
Gene L. Dodaro Human Capital Management: Federal 2008 November 21, 2008 1
GAO-09-234CG Outline • Dynamics shaping the environment • GAO efforts to assist upcoming transition • Human Capital—Critical to meeting the nation’s challenges 2
GAO-09-234CG No Ordinary Transition: Dynamics Shaping our Environment
• A... |
| Date Nov. 19, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-30 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY A Strategic Approach Is Needed to Better Ensure the Acquisition Workforce Can Meet Mission Needs GAO-09-30 November 2008 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-30, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability A Str... |
| Date Nov. 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-29 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2008 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Billions Invested in Major Programs Lack Appropriate Oversight GAO-09-29 November 2008 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-29, a report to the Chairman, Subcommit... |
| Date Nov. 6, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-105R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 November 6, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: National Applications Office Certification Review Since the 1960s, classified satellite information collected by intelligence agencies1 has been used, from time to time, by federal civilian agencies and other non-intelligence entities for civil, scientific, and environmental purpo... |
| Date Oct. 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-160CG |
Title
Transforming DOD Business Operations
Gene L. Dodaro Defense Finance 2008 October 27, 2008
GAO-09-160CG Outline
• GAO Efforts to Assist Upcoming Transition • Fiscal Challenges Facing DOD • Opportunities to Improve DOD’s Business Operations GAO-09-160CG 2 No Ordinary Transition: Dynamics Shaping our Environment
• A nation at war and facing first homeland security change • Near-term and l... |
| Date Oct. 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-158CG |
Title
Upcoming Transition Includes Key Information Technology Challenges
Gene L. Dodaro INPUT Fed Focus 2009 October 21, 2008
GAO-09-158CG Outline
• Dynamics shaping the environment • GAO efforts to assist upcoming transition • Examples of key information technology challenges GAO-09-158CG 2 No Ordinary Transition: Dynamics Shaping our Environment
• A nation at war and facing first homeland secu... |
| Date Oct. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-49 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE MANAGEMENT DOD Can Establish More Guidance for Biometrics Collection and Explore Broader Data Sharing GAO-09-49 October 2008 DEFENSE MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-49, a report to Congressional Committees Accountability Integrity Reliability DOD Can Establish More Guidance for Bio... |
| Date Oct. 14, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-58 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters PUBLIC HEALTH AND BORDER SECURITY HHS and DHS Should Further Strengthen Their Ability to Respond to TB Incidents GAO-09-58 October 2008 PUBLIC HEALTH AND BORDER SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-58, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability HHS and DHS Should Fu... |
| Date Oct. 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-40 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Management Improvements Needed on the Department of Homeland Security’s Next Generation Information Sharing System GAO-09-40 October 2008 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-40, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Manag... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1058 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters USA PATRIOT ACT Better Interagency Coordination and Implementing Guidance for Section 311 Could Improve U.S. Anti-Money Laundering Efforts GAO-08-1058 September 2008 USA PATRIOT ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1058, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Bette... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-979 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Committees COMBATING NUCLEAR SMUGGLING DHS’s Phase 3 Test Report on Advanced Portal Monitors Does Not Fully Disclose the Limitations of the Test Results GAO-08-979 September 2008 COMBATING NUCLEAR SMUGGLING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-979, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Re... |
| Date Sept. 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-935 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S. ASYLUM SYSTEM Agencies Have Taken Actions to Help Ensure Quality in the Asylum Adjudication Process, but Challenges Remain GAO-08-935 September 2008 U.S. ASYLUM SYSTEM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-935, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Agencies Have T... |
| Date Sept. 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1178T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, September 25, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate COMBATING NUCLEAR SMUGGLING DHS Needs to Consider the Full Costs and Complete All Tests Prior to Making a Decision on Whether to Purchase Advanced Portal Monitors
Statement... |
| Date Sept. 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1142T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Technology, and Homeland Security, Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate VISA WAIVER PROGRAM Actions Are Needed to Improve Management of the Expansion Process, and to Assess and Mitigate Program Risks
Statement... |
| 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. 23, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1088 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Improvements Could Further Enhance Ability to Acquire Innovative Technologies Using Other Transaction Authority GAO-08-1088 September 2008 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1088, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integr... |
| Date Sept. 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1086 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters SECURE BORDER INITIATIVE DHS Needs to Address Significant Risks in Delivering Key Technology Investment GAO-08-1086 September 2008 SECURE BORDER INITIATIVE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1086, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability DHS Needs to Address Significan... |
| Date Sept. 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1108R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 22, 2008 Congressional Requesters Subject: Combating Nuclear Smuggling: DHS’s Program to Procure and Deploy Advanced Radiation Detection Portal Monitors Is Likely to Exceed the Department’s Previous Cost Estimates Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, combating terrorism has been one of the nation’s highest prio... |
| 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 Sept. 17, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1164T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m. EST Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Progress and Continuing Concerns with Acquisition Management
Statement of John P. Hutton, Director Acqu... |
| Date Sept. 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1157T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. (EDT) Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION DHS Needs to Better Address Its Cybersecurity Responsibilities
Statement of Dav... |
| Date Sept. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-967 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters VISA WAIVER PROGRAM Actions Are Needed to Improve Management of the Expansion Process, and to Assess and Mitigate Program Risks GAO-08-967 September 2008 VISA WAIVER PROGRAM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-967, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Actions Are Ne... |
| Date Sept. 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1148T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives SECURE BORDER INITIATIVE DHS Needs to Address Significant Risks in Delivering Key Technology Investment
Statement of Randolph C. Hite, Director Information Technology Architecture and System... |
| Date Sept. 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1141T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives SECURE BORDER INITIATIVE Observations on Deployment Challenges
Statement of Richard M. Stana, Director Homeland Security and Justice Issues GAO-08-1141T September 10, 2008 SECURE BORDER INIT... |
| Date Sept. 9, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-825 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION DHS Needs to Fully Address Lessons Learned from Its First Cyber Storm Exercise GAO-08-825 September 2008 CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-825, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability DHS Needs to ... |
| Date Sept. 9, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-992 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Committees AVIATION SECURITY TSA Is Enhancing Its Oversight of Air Carrier Efforts to Identify Passengers on the No Fly and Selectee Lists, but Expects Ultimate Solution to Be Implementation of Secure Flight GAO-08-992 September 2008 AVIATION SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-992, a report to congressi... |
| Date Sept. 9, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1136T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT September 9, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives AVIATION SECURITY TSA Is Enhancing Its Oversight of Air Carrier Efforts to Screen Passengers against Terrorist Watch-List Records, b... |
| Date Sept. 4, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1038R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 4, 2008 The Honorable Robert C. Byrd Chairman The Honorable Thad Cochran 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 Aug. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-851 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFENSE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE Adherence to Guidance Would Improve DOD’s Approach to Identifying and Assuring the Availability of Critical Transportation Assets GAO-08-851 August 2008 DEFENSE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-851, a report to congressional requesters Accountab... |
| Date Aug. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-538 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY CBP Works with International Entities to Promote Global Customs Security Standards and Initiatives, but Challenges Remain GAO-08-538 August 2008 SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-538, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability CB... |
| Date Aug. 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1055R |
Title
Washington, DC 20548 August 15, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: Review of the Transportation Security Administration’s Air Cargo Screening Exemptions Report This report formally transmits the attached briefing in response to section 1602(b) of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. The act requires the Comptroller General to provide an assessment of the metho... |
| Date Aug. 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-958 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives TRANSPORTATION SECURITY TSA Has Developed a Risk-Based Covert Testing Program, but Could Better Mitigate Aviation Security Vulnerabilities Identified Through Covert Tests GAO-08-958 August 2008 TRANSPORTATION SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-958, a... |
| Date Aug. 4, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-791 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to Congressional Committees COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS Managing Potential Economic Impact of Applying U.S. Immigration Law Requires Coordinated Federal Decisions and Additional Data GAO-08-791 August 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-791, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliabil... |
| 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 July 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-933R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 31, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: TSA’s Explosives Detection Canine Program: Status of Increasing Number of Explosives Detection Canine Teams This report formally transmits the attached briefing in response to section 1307 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. The act requires the ... |
| Date July 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-892 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate HUMAN RIGHTS U.S. Government’s Efforts to Address Alleged Abuse of Household Workers by Foreign Diplomats with Immunity Could Be Strengthened GAO-08-892 July 2008 HUMAN RIGHTS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-892, a report to the Subcommittee... |
| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-876R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 24, 2008 The Honorable Robert C. Byrd Chairman The Honorable Thad Cochran Ranking Member Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable David R. Obey Chairman The Honorable Jerry Lewis Ranking Member Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Subject: Agencies Believe Strengthening International Agre... |
| Date July 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1024T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 24, 2008 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AVIATION SECURITY Transportation Security Administration Has Strengthened Planning to Guide Investments in Key Aviation Security Programs, but More Work R... |
| Date July 23, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-637T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate INFORMATION SHARING Definition of the Results to Be Achieved in TerrorismRelated Information Sharing Is Needed to Guide Implementation and Assess Progress
Statement of Eileen R. Laren... |
| Date July 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-960T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives BIOSURVEILLANCE Preliminary Observations on Department of Homeland Security’s Biosurveillance Initiatives
Statement o... |
| Date July 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-999T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate NUCLEAR DETECTION Preliminary Observations on the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office’s Efforts to Develop a Global Nuclear Detection Architecture
Statement of David C. Maurer, Acting... |
| 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 July 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1017CG |
Title
Preparing the Accountability Profession for 21st Century Challenges The Institute of Internal Auditors 2008 International Conference San Francisco, CA July 7, 2008 Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of the United States
GAO-08-1017CG Presentation Outline
• Many dynamics shaping our environment • Gauging current and emerging challenges • Strengthening the accountability profession to: ... |
| Date June 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-759 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate TELECOMMUNICATIONS Agencies Are Generally Following Sound Transition Planning Practices, and GSA Is Taking Action to Resolve Challenges GAO-08-759 June 2008 TELECOMMUNICATIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-759, a report to the Committee on Homeland Secur... |
| 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 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-180 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters HOMELAND SECURITY First Responders’ Ability to Detect and Model Hazardous Releases in Urban Areas Is Significantly Limited GAO-08-180 June 2008 HOMELAND SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-180, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability First Responders’ Ability t... |
| Date June 26, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-854 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT Agencies Lack Policies and Guidance for Use of Key Authorities GAO-08-854 June 2008 DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-854, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Agencies Lack Policies and Guidance for Use of Key Authorities ... |
| Date June 26, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-739R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 26, 2008 The Honorable Robert C. Byrd Chairman The Honorable Thad Cochran 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 Rep... |
