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Iraq

Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Progress Report: Some Gains Made, Updated Strategy Needed GAO-08-837, June 2008 [PDF 3.81MB]
Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Government Has Not Met Most Legislative, Security, and Economic Benchmarks GAO-07-1195, September 4, 2007 [PDF 4.16MB]
Stabilizing Iraq: DOD Cannot Ensure That U.S.-Funded Equipment Has Reached Iraqi Security Forces (GAO-07-711), July 31, 2007 [PDF]
Military Operations: The Department of Defense's Use of Solatia and Condolence Payments in Iraq and Afghanistan GAO-07-699, May 23, 2007
Reissued: Rebuilding Iraq: Integrated Strategic Plan Needed to Help Restore Iraq’s Oil and Electricity Sector [Reposted product reflects changes to data on enemy-initiated attacks provided by the Defense Intelligence Agency.], GAO-07-677, May 2007 [PDF 2.52MB]
Rebuilding Iraq: Integrated Strategic Plan Needed to Help Restore Iraq’s Oil and Electricity Sector, GAO-07-677, May 2007 [PDF 2.54MB]
Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Coalition Support and International Donor Commitments GAO-07-827T, May 9, 2007
Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Conditions in Iraq Are Conducive to Fraud, Waste, and Abuse GAO-07-525T, April 23, 2007
Operation Iraqi Freedom: Preliminary Observations on Iraqi Security Forces' Logistics and Command and Control Capabilities GAO-07-503R, March 28, 2007
Stabilizing Iraq: Preliminary Observations on Budget and Management Challenges of Iraq's Security Ministries GAO-07-637T, March 22, 2007
Operation Iraqi Freedom: DOD Should Apply Lessons Learned Concerning the Need for Security over Conventional Munitions Storage Sites to Future Operations Planning GAO-07-639T, March 22, 2007
Operation Iraqi Freedom: DOD Should Apply Lessons Learned Concerning the Need for Security over Conventional Munitions Storage Sites to Future Operations Planning GAO-07-444, March 22, 2007
Stabilizing Iraq: Factors Impeding the Development of Capable Iraqi Security Forces GAO-07-612T, March 13, 2007
Operation Iraqi Freedom: Preliminary Observations on Iraqi Security Forces' Logistical Capabilities GAO-07-582T, March 9, 2007
Rebuilding Iraq: Reconstruction Progress Hindered by Contracting, Security, and Capacity Challenges GAO-07-426T, February 15, 2007
Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: GAO Audit Approach and Findings GAO-07-385T, January 18, 2007
Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Key Issues for Congressional Oversight, GAO-07-308SP, January 9, 2007 [PDF 1.52MB]
Rebuilding Iraq--Status of DOD's Reconstruction Program GAO-07-30R, December 15, 2006
Rebuilding Iraq: Status of Competition for Iraq Reconstruction Contracts, GAO-07-40, October 6, 2006
Rebuilding Iraq: Continued Progress Requires Overcoming Contract Management Challenges, GAO-06-1130T, September 28, 2006
Iraq Contract Costs: DOD Consideration of Defense Contract Audit Agency's Findings, GAO-06-1132, September 25, 2006
Military Operations: Background Screenings of Contractor Employees Supporting Deployed Forces May Lack Critical Information, but U.S. Forces Take Steps to Mitigate the Risk Contractors May Pose, GAO-06-999R, September 22, 2006
Stabilizing Iraq: An Assessment of the Security Situation, GAO-06-1094T, September 11, 2006
Rebuilding Iraq: More Comprehensive National Strategy Needed to Help Achieve U.S. Goals GAO-06-788, July 11, 2006
Rebuilding Iraq: More Comprehensive National Strategy Needed to Help Achieve U.S. Goals and Overcome Challenges GAO-06-953T, July 11, 2006
Rebuilding Iraq: More Comprehensive National Strategy Needed to Help Achieve U.S. Goals (GAO-06-788) July 2006 [PDF 1.02MB]
Rebuilding Iraq: Actions Still Needed to Improve the Use of Private Security Providers, GAO-06-865T, June 13, 2006
REBUILDING IRAQ: Stabilization, Reconstruction, and Financing Challenges< Testimony by Joseph A. Christoff, Director International Affairs and Trade, Before the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, (GAO-06-428T) February 8, 2006 [PDF]
Rebuilding Iraq: Enhancing Security, Measuring Program Results, and Maintaining Infrastructure Are Necessary to Make Significant and Sustainable Progress, Testimony by Joseph A. Christoff, Director International Affairs and Trade, Before the House Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, (GAO-06-179T), October 18, 2005 [PDF]
Rebuilding Iraq: U.S. Water and Sanitation Efforts Need Improved Measures for Assessing Impact and Sustained Resources for Maintaining Facilities. GAO-05-872, September 7, 2005.
Rebuilding Iraq: U.S. Assistance for the January 2005 Elections. GAO-05-932R, September 7, 2005.
Rebuilding Iraq: Status of Funding and Reconstruction Efforts. GAO-05-876, July 28, 2005.
Rebuilding Iraq: Actions Needed to Improve Use of Private Security Providers. GAO-05-737, July 28, 2005.
Rebuilding Iraq: Fiscal Year 2003 Contract Award Procedures and Management Challenges. GAO-04-605, June 1, 2004.
Rebuilding Iraq: Resource, Security, Governance, Essential Services, and Oversight Issues. GAO-04-902R, June 28, 2004. [PDF 3.8MB]
Contract Management: Contracting for Iraq Reconstruction and Global Logistics Support, by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, before the House Committee on Government Reform. GAO-04-869T, June 15, 2004.
Rebuilding Iraq: Preliminary Observations on Challenges in Transferring Security Responsibilities to Iraqi Military and Police, by Joseph A. Christoff, director, international affairs and trade, before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, House Committee on Government Reform. (GAO-05-431T), March 14, 2005 [PDF 200 KB]
REBUILDING IRAQ Preliminary Observations on Challenges in Transferring Security Responsibilities to Iraqi Military and Police (GAO-05-431T) March 14, 2005 [PDF 200 Kb]
United Nations: Oil for Food Program Audits, by Joseph A. Christoff, director, international affairs and trade, before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-05-346T, February 15, 2005.
United Nations: Observations on the Oil-for-Food Program and Areas for Further Investigation, by Joseph A. Christoff, director, international affairs and trade, before the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, House Committee on Energy and Commerce. GAO-04-953T, July 8, 2004.
Rebuilding Iraq: Resource, Security, Governance, Essential Services, and Oversight Issues. (GAO-04-902R), June 28, 2004 [PDF 3.74 Mb]
United Nations: Observations on the Oil-for-Food Program and Iraq's Food Security, by Joseph A. Christoff, director, international affairs and trade, before the House Committee on Agriculture. GAO-04-880T, June 16, 2004.
Iraq’s Transitional Law (GAO-04-746R), May 25, 2004 [PDF 334 Kb]
State Department: Issues Affecting Funding of Iraqi National Congress Support Foundation (GAO-04-559) April 30 2004 [PDF 570 Kb]
United Nations: Observations on the Oil for Food Program, by Joseph A. Christoff, director, international affairs and trade, before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. (GAO-04-651T), April 7, 2004 [PDF]
Recovering Iraq's Assets: Preliminary Observations on U.S. Efforts and Challenges, by Davi M. D'Agostino, director, financial markets and community investment, and Joseph A. Christoff, director, international affairs and trade, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Financial Services. (GAO-04-579T), March 18, 2004 [PDF 266 KB]
Rebuilding Iraq, May 15, 2003 (GAO-03-792R) [PDF 1.82 Mb]