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Date June 2, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-721T Title

Taxes and Identity Theft: Status of IRS Initiatives to Help Victimized Taxpayers

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 12:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, June 2, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Government Organization, Efficiency and Financial Management, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives TAXES AND IDENTITY THEFT Status of IRS Initiatives to Help Victimized Taxpayers Statement of James R. Whi...
Date May 25, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-674T Title

Taxes and Identity Theft: Status of IRS Initiatives to Help Victimized Taxpayers

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate TAXES AND IDENTITY THEFT Status of IRS Initiatives to Help Victimized Taxpayers Statement of James R. White, Director Strategic Issues GAO-11-674T May 25, 2011 T...
Date Sept. 22, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-1062 Title

Child Care and Development Fund: Undercover Tests Show Five State Programs Are Vulnerable to Fraud and Abuse

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2010 Report to Congressional Addressees CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND Undercover Tests Show Five State Programs Are Vulnerable to Fraud and Abuse GAO-10-1062 September 2010 CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Undercover Tests Show Five State Programs Are Vulnerable to Fraud and Abuse Highlights ...
Date July 29, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-922T Title

State Department: Undercover Tests Show Passport Issuance Process Remains Vulnerable to Fraud

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, July 29, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate STATE DEPARTMENT Undercover Tests Show Passport Issuance Process Remains Vulnerable to Fraud Statement of Gregory Kutz, Managing Director Forensic Audits and Special...
Date Sept. 8, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-882 Title

Tax Administration: IRS Has Implemented Initiatives to Prevent, Detect, and Resolve Identity Theft-Related Problems, but Needs to Assess Their Effectiveness

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters TAX ADMINISTRATION IRS Has Implemented Initiatives to Prevent, Detect, and Resolve Identity Theft-Related Problems, but Needs to Assess Their Effectiveness GAO-09-882 September 2009 TAX ADMINISTRATION Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-882, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity...
Date June 30, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-817R Title

Information Management: Federal Information Security Issues

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 30, 2009 The Honorable Diane Watson Chairwoman The Honorable Brian Bilbray Ranking Member Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement Committee on Oversight and Government Reform House of Representatives Subject: Federal Information Security Issues This letter responds to your request that I address a...
Date June 17, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-759T Title

Identity Theft: Governments Have Acted to Protect Personally Identifiable Information, but Vulnerabilities Remain

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census and National Archives, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives IDENTITY THEFT Governments Have Acted to Protect Personally Identifiable Information, but Vulnerabilities Remain Sta...
Date May 19, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-701T Title

Information Security: Agencies Make Progress in Implementation of Requirements, but Significant Weaknesses Persist

United States Government Accountability Office GAO May 2009 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY OPERATIONS Actions Needed to Improve Oversight and Interagency Coordination for the Commander’s Emergency Response Program in Afghanistan GAO-09-615 May 2009 MILITARY OPERATIONS Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-615, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Actio...
Date April 13, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-583R Title

International Affairs: Addressing Significant Vulnerabilities in the Department of State's Passport Issuance Process

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 13, 2009 The Honorable Jon Kyl Ranking Member Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate The Honorable Dianne Feinstein United States Senate Subject: Addressing Significant Vulnerabilities in the Department of State’s Passport Issuance Process A genuine U.S. passport is ...
Date March 13, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-447 Title

Department of State: Undercover Tests Reveal Significant Vulnerabilities in State's Passport Issuance Process

United States Government Accountability Office GAO March 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters DEPARTMENT OF STATE Undercover Tests Reveal Significant Vulnerabilities in State’s Passport Issuance Process GAO-09-447 March 2009 DEPARTMENT OF STATE Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-447, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Undercover Tests Reveal Significant Vul...
Date June 10, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-895T Title

Employment Verification: Challenges Exist in Implementing a Mandatory Electronic Employment Verification System

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 6, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-729T Title

Employment Verification: Challenges Exist in Implementing a Mandatory Electronic Employment Verification System

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION Challenges Exist in Implementing a Mandatory Electronic Employment Verification System Statement of Richard M. Stana, Director Homeland Security ...
Date June 22, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-705 Title

Cybercrime: Public and Private Entities Face Challenges in Addressing Cyber Threats

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters CYBERCRIME Public and Private Entities Face Challenges in Addressing Cyber Threats GAO-07-705 June 2007 CYBERCRIME Highlights Highlights of GAO-07-705, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Public and Private Entities Face Challenges in Addressing Cyber Threats Why GA...
Date June 21, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-1023T Title

Social Security Numbers: Use is Widespread and Protection Could Be Improved

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 21, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS Use is Widespread and Protection Could Be Improved Statement of Daniel Bertoni, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GAO-...
Date June 15, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-752 Title

Social Security Numbers: Federal Actions Could Further Decrease Availability in Public Records, though Other Vulnerabilities Remain

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2007 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS Federal Actions Could Further Decrease Availability in Public Records, though Other Vulnerabilities Remain GAO-07-752 Contents Letter Conclusions Recommendations for Executive Action Agency Comm...
Date June 4, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-737 Title

Personal Information: Data Breaches Are Frequent, but Evidence of Resulting Identity Theft Is Limited; However, the Full Extent Is Unknown

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters PERSONAL INFORMATION Data Breaches Are Frequent, but Evidence of Resulting Identity Theft Is Limited; However, the Full Extent Is Unknown GAO-07-737 June 2007 PERSONAL INFORMATION Highlights Highlights of GAO-07-737, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Data Breaches...
Date April 30, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-657 Title

Privacy: Lessons Learned about Data Breach Notification

United States Government Accountability Office GAO April 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters PRIVACY Lessons Learned about Data Breach Notification GAO-07-657 a April 2007 PRIVACY Highlights Highlights of GAO-07-657, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Lessons Learned about Data Breach Notification Why GAO Did This Study A May 2006 data breach at the Depar...
Date March 30, 2006 Report No. GAO-06-586T Title

Social Security Numbers: More Could be Done to Protect SSNs

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Thursday, March 30, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS More Could Be Done to Protect SSNs Statement of Cynthia M. Fagnoni, Managing Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GAO-06-...
Date Jan. 23, 2006 Report No. GAO-06-238 Title

Social Security Numbers: Stronger Protections Needed When Contractors Have Access to SSNs

United States Government Accountability Office GAO January 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS Stronger Protections Needed When Contractors Have Access to SSNs GAO-06-238 January 2006 SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS Highlights Highlights of GAO-06-238, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Stronger Protections Needed When Contractors Have Acc...
Date Sept. 15, 2005 Report No. GAO-05-1016T Title

Social Security Numbers: Federal and State Laws Restrict Use of SSNs, yet Gaps Remain

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EST Thursday, September 15, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection and Committee on Governmental Operations, New York State Assembly SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS Federal and State Laws Restrict Use of SSNs, yet Gaps Remain Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Education...
Date June 30, 2005 Report No. GAO-05-710 Title

Identity Theft: Some Outreach Efforts to Promote Awareness of New Consumer Rights Are Under Way

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2005 Report to Congressional Committees IDENTITY THEFT Some Outreach Efforts to Promote Awareness of New Consumer Rights Are Under Way GAO-05-710 a June 2005 IDENTITY THEFT Highlights Highlights of GAO-05-710, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Some Outreach Efforts to Promote Awareness of New Consumer R...
Date June 29, 2005 Report No. GAO-05-853T Title

State Department: Improvements Needed to Strengthen U.S. Passport Fraud Detection Efforts

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 29, 2005 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate STATE DEPARTMENT Improvements Needed to Strengthen U.S. Passport Fraud Detection Efforts Statement of Jess T. Ford, Director International Affairs and Trade GAO-05-853T June 29, 2005 S...
Date May 20, 2005 Report No. GAO-05-477 Title

State Department: Improvements Needed to Strengthen U.S. Passport Fraud Detection Efforts

United States Government Accountability Office GAO May 2005 Report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate STATE DEPARTMENT Improvements Needed to Strengthen U.S. Passport Fraud Detection Efforts GAO-05-477 a May 2005 STATE DEPARTMENT Highlights Highlights of GAO-05-477, a report to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate Account...
Date May 13, 2005 Report No. GAO-05-231 Title

Information Security: Emerging Cybersecurity Issues Threaten Federal Information Systems

United States Government Accountability Office GAO May 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters INFORMATION SECURITY Emerging Cybersecurity Issues Threaten Federal Information Systems GAO-05-231 a May 2005 INFORMATION SECURITY Highlights Highlights of GAO-05-231, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Emerging Cybersecurity Issues Threaten Federal Information Syst...
Date Nov. 9, 2004 Report No. GAO-05-59 Title

Social Security Numbers: Governments Could Do More to Reduce Display in Public Records and on Identity Cards

United States Government Accountability Office GAO November 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS Governments Could Do More to Reduce Display in Public Records and on Identity Cards GAO-05-59 November 2004 SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS Highlights Highlights of GAO-05-59, a report to the Chairman, Subcom...
Date Sept. 28, 2004 Report No. GAO-04-1099T Title

Social Security Numbers: Use Is Widespread and Protections Vary in Private and Public Sectors

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, September 28, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS Use Is Widespread and Protections Vary in Private and Public Sectors Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Education, Workforce, and Income...
Date June 15, 2004 Report No. GAO-04-768T Title

Social Security Numbers: Use Is Widespread and Protections Vary

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, June 15, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS Use Is Widespread and Protections Vary Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues GAO-04-768T June 15...
Date March 30, 2004 Report No. GAO-04-592T Title

Aviation Security: Improvement still Needed in Federal Aviation Security Efforts

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Tuesday, March 30, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, U.S. Senate AVIATION SECURITY Improvement Still Needed in Federal Aviation Security Efforts Statement of Norman J. Rabkin Managing Director, Homeland Security and Justice Issues GAO-04...
Date March 17, 2004 Report No. GAO-04-504T Title

Aviation Security: Challenges Delay Implementation of Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, March 17, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AVIATION SECURITY Challenges Delay Implementation of Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System Statement of Norman J. Rabkin, Managing Director, Homeland...
Date Feb. 13, 2004 Report No. GAO-04-385 Title

Aviation Security: Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System Faces Significant Implementation Challenges

United States General Accounting Office GAO February 2004 Report to Congressional Committees AVIATION SECURITY Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System Faces Significant Implementation Challenges GAO-04-385 February 2004 AVIATION SECURITY Computer-Assisted Passenger Prescreening System Faces Significant Implementation Challenges Highlights of GAO-04-385, a report to congressional committees...
Date Jan. 27, 2004 Report No. GAO-04-260 Title

Law Enforcement: Information on Timeliness of Criminal Fingerprint Submissions to the FBI

United States General Accounting Office GAO January 2004 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate LAW ENFORCEMENT Information on Timeliness of Criminal Fingerprint Submissions to the FBI GAO-04-260 January 2004 LAW ENFORCEMENT Information on Timeliness of Criminal Fingerprint Submissions to the FBI Highlights of GAO-04-260, a report to the Ranking Minority Me...
Date Sept. 15, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-920 Title

Social Security Numbers: Improved SSN Verification and Exchange of States' Driver Records Would Enhance Identity Verification

United States General Accounting Office GAO September 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS Improved SSN Verification and Exchange of States’ Driver Records Would Enhance Identity Verification GAO-03-920 September 2003 SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS Improved SSN Verification and Exchange of States' Driver Records Would Enhance Identity Verification Highlights of GAO-03-920, a ...
Date May 30, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-44 Title

Information Security: Progress Made, but Weaknesses at the Internal Revenue Service Continue to Pose Risks

United States General Accounting Office GAO May 2003 Report to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations, and the Census, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives INFORMATION SECURITY Progress Made, but Weaknesses at the Internal Revenue Service Continue to Pose Risks GAO-03-44 May 2003 INFORMATION SECURITY Progress Made, but Weaknesses at the ...
Date June 28, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-766 Title

Identity Theft: Greater Awareness and Use of Existing Data Are Needed

United States General Accounting Office GAO June 2002 Report to the Honorable Sam Johnson House of Representatives IDENTITY THEFT Greater Awareness and Use of Existing Data Are Needed GAO-02-766 Contents Letter Results in Brief Background No Comprehensive Data on Law Enforcement Results under the Federal Identity Theft Act, but Case Examples Illustrate Use of the Law No Comprehensive Data on Enfor...
Date June 25, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-830T Title

Identity Fraud: Prevalence and Links to Alien Illegal Activities

United States General Accounting Office GAO Before the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security and the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims, Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2002 IDENTITY FRAUD Prevalence and Links to Alien Illegal Activities Statement of Richard M. Stana Director...
Date April 29, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-691T Title

Social Security Numbers: SSNs Are Widely Used by Government and Could Be Better Protected

United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2002 SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS SSNs Are Widely Used by Government and Could Be Better Protected Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issue...
Date March 1, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-363 Title

Identity Theft: Prevalence and Cost Appear to be Growing

United States General Accounting Office GAO March 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters IDENTITY THEFT Prevalence and Cost Appear to be Growing GAO-02-363 Contents Letter Results Concluding Observations Agency Comments 1 2 11 13 15 15 15 20 21 25 28 31 34 37 Appendix I Objectives, Scope, and Methodology Objectives Scope and Methodology Appendix II Prevalence of Identity Theft National Consumer R...
Date Feb. 14, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-424T Title

Identity Theft: Available Data Indicate Growth in Prevalence and Cost

United States General Accounting Office GAO Before the Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism and Government Information, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Thursday, February 14, 2002 IDENTITY THEFT Available Data Indicate Growth in Prevalence and Cost Statement of Richard M. Stana, Director, Justice Issues GAO-02-424T Madam Chairwoman and Mem...
Date July 18, 2000 Report No. T-OCG-00-10 Title

GAO: Supporting Congress for the 21st Century

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2000 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives GAO: SUPPORTING CONGRESS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO/T-OCG-00-10 Mr. Chairman...
Date July 7, 2000 Report No. HEHS/AIMD-00-253R Title

Social Security Numbers: Subcommittee Questions Concerning the Use of the Number for Purposes Not Related to Social Security

United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-285802 July 7, 2000 The Honorable E. Clay Shaw, Jr. Chairman, Subcommittee on Social Security Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Social Security Numbers: Subcommittee Questions Concerning the Use of the Number for Purposes Not Related to Social Security Dear Mr. ...
Date May 18, 2000 Report No. T-HEHS-00-120 Title

Social Security: Government and Other Uses of the Social Security Number are Widespread

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2000 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information, and Technology, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY Government and Other Uses of the Social Security Number are Widespread Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Associate Director E...
Date May 9, 2000 Report No. T-HEHS-00-111 Title

Social Security: Use of the Social Security Number is Widespread

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2000 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY Use of the Social Security Number Is Widespread Statement of Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Associate Director Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues Health, Educat...
Date Feb. 16, 1999 Report No. HEHS-99-28 Title

Social Security: Government and Commercial Use of the Social Security Number Is Widespread

United States General Accounting Office GAO February 1999 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives SOCIAL SECURITY Government and Commercial Use of the Social Security Number Is Widespread GAO/HEHS-99-28 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-278798 Feb...
Date May 1, 1998 Report No. GGD-98-100BR Title

Identity Fraud: Information on Prevalence, Cost, and Internet Impact is Limited

United States General Accounting Office GAO May 1998 Briefing Report to Congressional Requesters IDENTITY FRAUD Information on Prevalence, Cost, and Internet Impact is Limited GAO/GGD-98-100BR GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-279537 May 1, 1998 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman Special Committee on Aging U.S. Senate The Honor...