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Date Sept. 8, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-940T Title

Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made and Work Remaining in Implementing Homeland Security Missions 10 Years after 9/11

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, September 8, 2011 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Progress Made and Work Remaining in Implementing Homeland Security Missions 10 Years after 9/11 Statement of Gene L. Dodaro Comptroller General of the United St...
Date June 27, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-632 Title

Influenza Pandemic: Lessons from the H1N1 Pandemic Should Be Incorporated into Future Planning

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Lessons from the H1N1 Pandemic Should Be Incorporated into Future Planning GAO-11-632 June 2011 INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Lessons from the H1N1 Pandemic Should Be Incorporated into Future Planning Highlights of GAO-11-632, a report to congressiona...
Date Sept. 22, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-969T Title

Disaster Response: Criteria for Developing and Validating Effective Response Plans

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives DISASTER RESPONSE Criteria for Developing and Validating Effective Response Plans Statement of William O. Jenkins, Jr., Director Homeland Security and Justice Issues GAO-10-969T September 22...
Date April 28, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-490 Title

U.S. Tsunami Preparedness: NOAA Has Expanded Its Tsunami Programs, but Improved Planning Could Enhance Effectiveness

United States Government Accountability Office GAO April 2010 Report to Congressional Committees U.S. TSUNAMI PREPAREDNESS NOAA Has Expanded Its Tsunami Programs, but Improved Planning Could Enhance Effectiveness GAO-10-490 April 2010 U.S. TSUNAMI PREPAREDNESS Highlights Highlights of GAO-10-490, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability NOAA Has Expanded Its Tsunam...
Date March 3, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-463R Title

Emergency Communications: Establishment of the Emergency Communications Preparedness Center and Related Interagency Coordination Challenges

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 3, 2010 The Honorable Robert C. Byrd Chairman The Honorable George Voinovich 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 Jan. 29, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-193 Title

Emergency Preparedness: FEMA Faces Challenges Integrating Community Preparedness Programs into Its Strategic Approach

United States Government Accountability Office GAO January 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FEMA Faces Challenges Integrating Community Preparedness Programs into Its Strategic Approach GAO-10-193 January 2010 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Highlights Highlights of GAO-10-193, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability FEMA Faces Challenges Inte...
Date Jan. 25, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-381T Title

Emergency Preparedness: State Efforts to Plan for Medical Surge Could Benefit from Shared Guidance for Allocating Scarce Medical Resources

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EST in Danville, Pennsylvania Monday, January 25, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS State Efforts to Plan for Medical Surge Could Benefit from Shared Guidance for Allocati...
Date Nov. 24, 2009 Report No. GAO-10-73 Title

Influenza Pandemic: Monitoring and Assessing the Status of the National Pandemic Implementation Plan Needs Improvement

United States Government Accountability Office GAO November 2009 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Monitoring and Assessing the Status of the National Pandemic Implementation Plan Needs Improvement GAO-10-73 November 2009 INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Highlights Highlights of GAO-10-73, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security,...
Date July 2, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-651 Title

Urban Area Security Initiative: FEMA Lacks Measures to Assess How Regional Collaboration Efforts Build Preparedness Capabilities

United States Government Accountability Office GAO July 2009 Report to Congressional Committees URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE FEMA Lacks Measures to Assess How Regional Collaboration Efforts Build Preparedness Capabilities GAO-09-651 July 2009 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-651, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability FEMA Lacks Me...
Date July 15, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-1003R Title

Emergency Management: GAO Responses to Post-hearing Questions for the Record

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 June 19, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-539 Title

Influenza Pandemic: Federal Agencies Should Continue to Assist States to Address Gaps in Pandemic Planning

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 13, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-668 Title

Emergency Preparedness: States Are Planning for Medical Surge, but Could Benefit from Shared Guidance for Allocating Scarce Medical Resources

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS States Are Planning for Medical Surge, but Could Benefit from Shared Guidance for Allocating Scarce Medical Resources GAO-08-668 June 2008 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-668, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability States A...
Date June 11, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-768 Title

National Response Framework: FEMA Needs Policies and Procedures to Better Integrate Non-Federal Stakeholders in the Revision Process

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

Emergency Management: Observations on DHS's Preparedness for Catastrophic Disasters

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 May 21, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-842CG Title

Financial Management: Auditing and Advising in a Time of Transition

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 April 1, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-544R Title

Transportation: Status of Implementation of GAO Recommendations on Evacuation of Transportation-Disadvantaged Populations and Patients and Residents of Health Care Facilities

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 1, 2008 The Honorable Herb Kohl Chairman Special Committee on Aging United States Senate The Honorable John D. Dingell Chairman Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Subject: Status of Implementation of GAO Recommendations on Evacuation of Transportation-Disadvantaged Populations and Patients and Resident...
Date March 11, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-488T Title

Homeland Security: DHS Improved its Risk-Based Grant Programs' Allocation and Management Methods, But Measuring Programs' Impact on National Capabilities Remains a Challenge

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 Feb. 27, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-369 Title

National Disaster Response: FEMA Should Take Action to Improve Capacity and Coordination between Government and Voluntary Sectors

United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters NATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE FEMA Should Take Action to Improve Capacity and Coordination between Government and Voluntary Sectors GAO-08-369 February 2008 NATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-369, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability FEMA Sho...
Date Nov. 19, 2007 Report No. GAO-08-185 Title

Continuity of Operations: Selected Agencies Tested Various Capabilities during 2006 Governmentwide Exercise

United States Government Accountability Office GAO November 2007 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS Selected Agencies Tested Various Capabilities during 2006 Governmentwide Exercise GAO-08-185 a November 2007 CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-185, a report to the Ranking Member, Commit...
Date March 23, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-485R Title

Public Health and Hospital Emergency Preparedness Programs: Evolution of Performance Measurement Systems to Measure Progress

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 23, 2007 The Honorable Bennie G. Thompson Chairman Committee on Homeland Security House of Representatives The Honorable Judd Gregg Ranking Minority Member Committee on the Budget United States Senate The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Ranking Minority Member Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Henry A. Wa...
Date Sept. 6, 2006 Report No. GAO-06-618 Title

Catastrophic Disasters: Enhanced Leadership, Capabilities, and Accountability Controls Will Improve the Effectiveness of the Nation's Preparedness, Response, and Recovery System

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2006 Report to Congressional Committees CATASTROPHIC DISASTERS Enhanced Leadership, Capabilities, and Accountability Controls Will Improve the Effectiveness of the Nation’s Preparedness, Response, and Recovery System GAO-06-618 September 2006 CATASTROPHIC DISASTERS Highlights Highlights of GAO-06-618, a report to congressional committe...
Date Sept. 6, 2006 Report No. GAO-06-934 Title

Hurricane Katrina: Strategic Planning Needed to Guide Future Enhancements Beyond Interim Levee Repairs

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2006 Report to Congressional Committees HURRICANE KATRINA Strategic Planning Needed to Guide Future Enhancements Beyond Interim Levee Repairs GAO-06-934 September 2006 HURRICANE KATRINA Highlights Highlights of GAO-06-934, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Strategic Planning Needed to Guide Future ...
Date April 1, 2004 Report No. GAO-04-634T Title

Chemical Weapons: Destruction Schedule Delays and Cost Growth Continue to Challenge Program Management

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, April 1, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives CHEMICAL WEAPONS Destruction Schedule Delays and Cost Growth Continue to Challenge Program Management Statement of Raymond J Decker, Direc...
Date Oct. 30, 2003 Report No. GAO-04-221T Title

Chemical Weapons: Better Management Tools Needed to Guide DOD's Stockpile Destruction Program

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 Oct. 15, 2003 Report No. GAO-04-152 Title

Bioterrorism: Public Health Response to Anthrax Incidents of 2001

United States General Accounting Office GAO October 2003 Report to the Honorable Bill Frist, Majority Leader, U.S. Senate BIOTERRORISM Public Health Response to Anthrax Incidents of 2001 GAO-04-152 October 2003 BIOTERRORISM Public Health Response to Anthrax Incidents of 2001 Highlights of GAO-04-152, a report to the Honorable Bill Frist, Majority Leader, U.S. Senate In the fall of 2001, letters co...
Date March 10, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-528T Title

Nuclear Regulation: Emergency Preparedness Issues at the Indian Point 2 Nuclear Power Plant

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2.00 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives NUCLEAR REGULATION Emergency Preparedness Issues at the Indian Point 2 Nuclear Power Plant Statement of Jim Wells, Director Natu...
Date Aug. 13, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-850 Title

Chemical Weapons: FEMA and Army Must Be Proactive in Preparing States for Emergencies

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 Oct. 26, 1999 Report No. NSIAD-00-13 Title

Chemical and Biological Defense: Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program for Oregon and Washington

United States General Accounting Office GAO October 1999 Report to the Honorable Ron Wyden, U.S. Senate CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program for Oregon and Washington GAO/NSIAD-00-13 Contents Letter Appendixes Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 20 21 27 29 9 10 Appendix II: Status of Program Elements Not Available or Not Fully Operational in Oregon App...
Date June 11, 1997 Report No. NSIAD-97-91 Title

Chemical Weapons Stockpile: Changes Needed in the Management of the Emergency Preparedness Program

United States General Accounting Office GAO June 1997 Report to Congressional Committees CHEMICAL WEAPONS STOCKPILE Changes Needed in the Management of the Emergency Preparedness Program GAO/NSIAD-97-91 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-276238 June 11, 1997 The Honorable Ted Stevens Chairman The Honorable Danie...
Date July 23, 1996 Report No. NSIAD-96-150 Title

Chemical Weapons Stockpile: Emergency Preparedness in Alabama Is Hampered by Management Weaknesses

United States General Accounting Office GAO July 1996 Report to the Honorable Glen Browder, House of Representatives CHEMICAL WEAPONS STOCKPILE Emergency Preparedness in Alabama Is Hampered by Management Weaknesses G A O years 1921 - 1996 GAO/NSIAD-96-150 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-271766 July 23, 1996 T...
Date July 13, 1995 Report No. T-NSIAD-95-185 Title

Chemical Weapons Disposal: Issues Related to DOD's Management

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Releaseon Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 13, 1995 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Military Procurement, Committee on National Security, House of Representatives CHEMICAL WEAF’ONS DISPOSAL IssuesRelatedto DO@ \ Management Statement of David R. Wan-en, Director, Defense Management and NASA Issues, National Security and Interna...
Date March 15, 1995 Report No. NSIAD-95-94 Title

Chemical Weapons: Army's Emergency Preparedness Program Has Financial Management Weaknesses

United States General Accounting df?ice GAO March 1945 Report to Congressional,Requesters CHEMICALWEAPONS Army’ vErrkrga=ky s Preparedness Program ,Hasl?hancid Management Weaknesses I GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 H-258694 March 15,1995 The Honorable William F, Clinger, Jr. Chairman The Honorable Cardiss Collins Ranking Minority Member Committee on Government...
Date Feb. 22, 1994 Report No. NSIAD-94-91 Title

Chemical Weapon Stockpile: Army's Emergency Preparedness Program Has Been Slow to Achieve Results

GAG !$ffEf&i;~~~e t *a National Security and International Affairs Division /s//or/ B-256012 February 22,1994 The Honorable Mike Synar Chairman, Subcommittee on Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Committee on Government Operations House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: This report responds to your request that we review the Army’s Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program. ...
Date July 16, 1993 Report No. T-NSIAD-93-18 Title

Chemical Weapons Storage: Communities Are Not Prepared to Respond to Emergencies

United States General Accounting Office \ ‘tQs”scc(“ ‘- “6 GAO For Releaseon Delivery Expectedat 9:30 a.m., EST Friday, July 16, 1993 Testimony Before the Subcommitteeon Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources, Committee on GovernmentOperations,Houseof Representatives CHEMICAL WEAPONS STORAGE CommunitiesAre Not Preparedto Respondto Emergencies Statementof David R. Warren, Associate Di...
Date Nov. 13, 1987 Report No. RCED-88-8 Title

Nuclear Safety: Reactor Design, Management, and Emergency Preparedness at Fort St. Vrain

_ . (;A0 November1987 United States General Accounting I I Office Reportko &e Honorable Timothy E. Wirth, U.S. Senate NUCLEAR SAFETY Reactor Design, Management,and ~fT!wncY Reparedness at Fort St. Vrain ulul I!111 134670 , ,. ,’ ‘ .’ , lksources, Commutity, and Economic Development Division B-229002 November 13, 1987 The Honorable Timothy E. Wirth United States Senate Dear Senator Wirth: Thi...
Date Dec. 20, 1985 Report No. RCED-86-58BR Title

Energy Emergency Information Needs: Adequacy of Data Dissemination: State, Industry, and Government Views

United States Gen&l Accounting Office GM December 1985 Briefing Report to the Honorable Philip R. Sharp, Chairman, Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels, Committee on Energy atid Commerce, House of Representatives ENERGY EMERGENCY INFORMATION NEEDS Adequacy of Data Dissemination: State, Industry, and Government Views 128826 RELEASED GAO/RCED-86-58 BR W’ UNITED STATES GENERAL WASHINGTON, ACC...
Date April 1, 1985 Report No. 126649 Title

Natural Resources: Analyses of Proposal That an Indefinite Moratorium Be Placed on SPR Development and Oil Fill

UNITED STATES GENERALACCOUNTING OFFICE Washington, D.C. 20548 FOR RELEASEON DELIVERY EXPECTEDAT 1:00 P.M. APRIL 1, 1985 STATEMENTOF J. DEXTER PEACH DIRECTOR RESOURCES, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION BEFORETHE SUBCOMMITTEE ENVIRONMENT,ENERGY, AND ON NATURALRESOURCES HOUSECOMMITTEEON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS Mr. Chairman and Members of the Subcommittee: We appreciate of our analyses propos...
Date Sept. 13, 1982 Report No. EMD-82-125 Title

Energy: The Federal Government Is Still Not Adequately Prepared To Respond to Major Electrical Emergencies

)FlSqb i%hHElJS GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE Raport To The Chairman, Subcommittee On Energy, Environment, And Safety Issues Affecting Small Business Committee On Small Business House Of Representatives , The Federal Government Is Still Not Apequately Prepared To Respond To Major Electrical Emergencies In $ previous review GAO found Federal electrical emergency preparedness programs and plans to be de...
Date March 9, 1982 Report No. 117800 Title

Energy: Energy Emergency Preparedness

United States General Accounting Waakingtoa, E.C. 20548 Office FOR RELEASE CN EELIVERE Expzcted at 1O:OO a.m. Tuesday, Karch 9, 1982 Statemmt of J. Dexter Peach Efrector c IZnergy and Kinerals Division Before the Subcdmmittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels &ouse ,,,$omfttee on Energy and Commerce oni ,,,, ?a@WY Emer9encY PreFarednes$ Kr. Chairman and Members of the Subcommittee: I e~~rriac$%he the ...
Date Aug. 4, 1981 Report No. EMD-81-108 Title

Energy: Better Oversight Needed for Safety and Health Activities at DOE's Nuclear Facilities

B\/ THECOMPTROLLERGENERAL Report To The Congress OF THEUNITEDSTATES Better Oversight Needed For Safety And Health, Activities At DOE’s Nuclear Facilities Major changes are required in the safety and health oversight program at the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) contractor-operated nuclear facilities to ensure that safety, health, and environmental standards are met. This responsibility falls...