| Date |
Report No. |
Title |
| Date June 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-492 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters INFORMATION SHARING ENVIRONMENT Definition of the Results to Be Achieved in Improving Terrorism-Related Information Sharing Is Needed to Guide Implementation and Assess Progress GAO-08-492 June 2008 INFORMATION SHARING ENVIRONMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-492, a report to congressional requesters... |
| 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 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 June 20, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-672 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate MARITIME SECURITY National Strategy and Supporting Plans Were Generally WellDeveloped and Are Being Implemented GAO-08-672 June 2008 MARITIME SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-672, a report to the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, U.S. S... |
| Date June 19, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-539 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Federal Agencies Should Continue to Assist States to Address Gaps in Pandemic Planning GAO-08-539 June 2008 INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-539, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal Agencies Should Continue to Assist Stat... |
| Date June 19, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-598 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate NUCLEAR SECURITY NRC and DHS Need to Take Additional Steps to Better Track and Detect Radioactive Materials GAO-08-598 June 2008 NUCLEAR SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-598, a report to the Permanent Subco... |
| Date June 19, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-897T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, June 19, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate HOMELAND SECURITY The Federal Protective Service Faces Several Challenges That R... |
| Date June 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-914T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY The Federal Protective Service Faces Several Challenges That Raise Concerns About... |
| Date June 12, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-533T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 12, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY Challenges to Scanning 100 Percent of U.S.-Bound Cargo Containers
Stat... |
| 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 June 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-683 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters HOMELAND SECURITY The Federal Protective Service Faces Several Challenges That Hamper Its Ability to Protect Federal Facilities GAO-08-683 June 2008 HOMELAND SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-683, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability The Federal Protective Ser... |
| Date June 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-895T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Statement for the Record To the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION Challenges Exist in Implementing a Mandatory Electronic Employment Verifica... |
| Date May 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-821T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 22, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives HIGH-CONTAINMENT BIOSAFETY LABORATORIES DHS Lacks Evidence to Conclude That Foot-andMouth Disease Research Can Be Done Safely on the U.S. Mainland
St... |
| Date May 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-623 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives BORDER SECURITY State Department Should Plan for Potentially Significant Staffing and Facilities Shortfalls Caused by Changes in the Visa Waiver Program GAO-08-623 May 2008 BORDER SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-623, a report to the Chairman, Committ... |
| Date May 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-842CG |
Title
Auditing and Advising in a Time of Transition 17th Biennial Forum of Government Auditors Philadelphia, PA May 21, 2008 Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General of the United States
GAO-08-842CG Presentation Overview
• Upcoming transitions and GAO’s role • Common challenges confronting federal, state, and local governments • Implications of global developments GAO-08-842CG 2 Upcoming Trans... |
| Date May 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-815T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives HUMAN CAPITAL Workforce Diversity Governmentwide and at the Department of Homeland Security
Statement of George H. Stalcup Director Strategic Issues GAO-08-815T May 21, 2008 HUMAN CAPITAL Highligh... |
| Date May 20, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-820T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate COMBATING TERRORISM U.S. Efforts to Address the Terrorist Threat in Pakistan’s Federally Administered Tribal Areas Require a Comprehensive Plan ... |
| Date May 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-757 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate BORDER SECURITY Summary of Covert Tests and Security Assessments for the Senate Committee on Finance, 2003–2007 GAO-08-757 May 2008 BORDER SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-757, a report to the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Summary of Covert ... |
| Date May 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-487T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Testimony before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate TRANSPORTATION SECURITY Transportation Security Administration Has Strengthened Planning to Guide Investments in Key Aviation and Surface Transportation Security Programs, but More Work Remai... |
| Date May 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-765T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 8, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Better Planning and Oversight Needed to Improve Complex Service Acquisition Outcomes
Statement of John P. Hutton, Director Acquisition and Sourcing Management GAO-08-... |
| Date May 6, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-735R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 6, 2008 Congressional Requesters Subject: Preliminary Observations on the Use and Oversight of U.S. Coalition Support Funds Provided to Pakistan According to U.S. embassy officials in Islamabad and unclassified U.S. intelligence documents, since 2002, al Qaeda and the Taliban have used Pakistan’s Federally Administered Triba... |
| Date April 28, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-704R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 28, 2008 The Honorable Robert M. Gates The Secretary of Defense General Larry D. Welch, USAF (Ret.) President and CEO Institute for Defense Analyses Subject: Defense Transportation: DOD Should Ensure that the Final Size and Mix of Airlift Force Study Plan Includes Sufficient Detail to Meet the Terms of the Law and Inform Dec... |
| Date April 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-240 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Has Enhanced Its Partnership with Import Trade Sectors, but Challenges Remain in Verifying Security Practices GAO-08-240 April 2008 SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-240, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Int... |
| Date April 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-263 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Better Planning and Assessment Needed to Improve Outcomes for Complex Service Acquisitions GAO-08-263 April 2008 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-263, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Better Planning... |
| Date April 17, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-636T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, April 17, 2008 Testimony
Before the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on State, Local, and Private Sector Preparedness and Integration, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Efforts Are Helping to Address Some Challenges Faced by State and Local ... |
| Date April 17, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-622 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters COMBATING TERRORISM The United States Lacks Comprehensive Plan to Destroy the Terrorist Threat and Close the Safe Haven in Pakistan’s Federally Administered Tribal Areas GAO-08-622 April 2008 COMBATING TERRORISM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-622, a report to congressional requesters Accountability ... |
| Date April 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-311 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2008 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY Enhanced National Guard Readiness for Civil Support Missions May Depend on DOD’s Implementation of the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act GAO-08-311 April 2008 HOMELAND SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-31... |
| Date April 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-695T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Observations on the National Industrial Security Program
Statement of Ann Calvaresi Barr, Director Acquisition and Sourcing Management GAO-08-695T April 16, 2008 DEPARTMENT OF... |
| Date April 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-252 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters HOMELAND DEFENSE Steps Have Been Taken to Improve U.S. Northern Command’s Coordination with States and the National Guard Bureau, but Gaps Remain GAO-08-252 April 2008 HOMELAND DEFENSE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-252, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Steps... |
| Date April 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-251 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters HOMELAND DEFENSE U.S. Northern Command Has Made Progress but Needs to Address Force Allocation, Readiness Tracking Gaps, and Other Issues GAO-08-251 April 2008 HOMELAND DEFENSE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-251, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability U.S. Northern C... |
| 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 9, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-646T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Progress Made in Implementation of Management Functions, but More Work Remains
Statement of Norman J. Rab... |
| Date March 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-488T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY DHS Improved its RiskBased Grant Programs’ Allocation and Management Methods, But Measuring Programs’ Impact on National Capabilities Remains a... |
| Date March 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-270R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 11, 2008 The Honorable Maria Cantwell Chair Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation United States Senate The Honorable Olympia J. Snowe Ranking Member Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard Committee on Commerce, Science and Tran... |
| Date March 6, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-542T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Thursday, March 6, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY DHS Has Taken Actions to Strengthen Border Security Programs and Operations, but Challenges Remain
Statement of Richard M. Stana, Director Homeland... |
| Date March 6, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-494T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, March 6, 2008 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 2009 Budget, Recent Performance, and Related Challenges
Statement of Stephen L. C... |
| Date March 5, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-531T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives COAST GUARD Deepwater Program Management Initiatives and Key Homeland Security Missions
Statement of John P. Hutton, Director Acquisition and Sourcing Management a... |
| Date Feb. 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-361 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Member, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY Strategic Solution for US-VISIT Program Needs to Be Better Defined, Justified, and Coordinated GAO-08-361 February 2008 HOMELAND SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-361, a report to the Chairman and Ranking Membe... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-320 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to the Honorable Richard Shelby, Ranking Member, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate FOREIGN INVESTMENT Laws and Policies Regulating Foreign Investment in 10 Countries GAO-08-320 February 2008 FOREIGN INVESTMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-320, a report to the Honorable Richard Shelby, Ranking Mem... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-458T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30p.m.EST Thursday, February 28, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Technology, and Homeland Security, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate VISA WAIVER PROGRAM Limitations with Department of Homeland Security’s Plan to Verify Departure of Foreign Nationals
Statement of Jess T. Ford, Dire... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-508T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, February 27, 2008 Testimony
Before the Subcommittees on Management, Investigations, and Oversight, and Border, Maritime and Global Counterterrorism, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives SECURE BORDER INITIATIVE Observations on the Importance of Applying Lessons Learn... |
| 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. 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-321 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL USER FEES Substantive Reviews Needed to Align Port-Related Fees with the Programs They Support GAO-08-321 February 2008 FEDERAL USER FEES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-321, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Substantive Reviews Needed to Align Port-Re... |
| Date Feb. 14, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-12 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, U.S. Senate MARITIME SECURITY Coast Guard Inspections Identify and Correct Facility Deficiencies, but More Analysis Needed of Program’s Staffing, Practices, and Data GAO-08-12 February 2008 MARITIME SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-12, a report to the Committe... |
| 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 Feb. 8, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-476T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. EST Friday, February 8, 2008 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY Preliminary Observations on the Federal Protective Service’s Efforts to Protect... |
| Date Feb. 7, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-471T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Thursday, February 7, 2008 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Status and Accountability Challenges Associated with the Use of Special DHS Acquisiti... |
| Date Jan. 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-187 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY Examinations of HighRisk Cargo at Foreign Seaports Have Increased, but Improved Data Collection and Performance Measures Are Needed GAO-08-187 January 2008 SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-187, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Re... |
