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Afghanistan Security: Further Congressional Action May Be Needed to Ensure Completion of a Detailed Plan to Develop and Sustain Capable Afghan National Security Forces GAO-08-661 June 18, 2008
Afghanistan Security: U.S. Efforts to Develop Capable Afghan Police Forces Face Challenges and Need a Coordinated, Detailed Plan to Help Ensure Accountability GAO-08-883T June 18, 2008
Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense GAO-08-853R June 13, 2008
Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense GAO-08-557R March 17, 2008
Defense Management: Overarching Organizational Framework Could Improve DOD's Management of Energy Reduction Efforts for Military Operations GAO-08-523T March 13, 2008
Defense Management: Overarching Organizational Framework Needed to Guide and Oversee Energy Reduction Efforts for Military Operations GAO-08-426 March 13, 2008 /li>
Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense GAO-08-423R January 30, 2008
Global War on Terrorism: DOD Needs to Take Action to Encourage Fiscal Discipline and Optimize the Use of Tools Intended to Improve GWOT Cost Reporting GAO-08-68 November 6, 2007
Stabilization and Reconstruction: Actions Needed to Improve Governmentwide Planning and Capabilities for Future Operations GAO-08-228T October 30, 2007
Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense GAO-07-1056R July 26, 2007
Peacekeeping: Observations on Costs, Strengths, and Limitations of U.S. and UN Operations GAO-07-998T June 13, 2007
State Department: The July 2006 Evacuation of American Citizens from Lebanon GAO-07-893R June 7, 2007
Securing, Stabilizing, and Reconstructing Afghanistan: Key Issues for Congressional Oversight GAO-07-801SP, May 24, 2007 [PDF 4.54MB]
Military Operations: The Department of Defense's Use of Solatia and Condolence Payments in Iraq and Afghanistan GAO-07-699, May 23, 2007
Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense GAO-07-783R, May 18, 2007
Defense Budget: Trends in Operation and Maintenance Costs and Support Services Contracting GAO-07-631, May 18, 2007
Information Technology: VA and DOD Are Making Progress in Sharing Medical Information, but Are Far from Comprehensive Electronic Medical Records GAO-07-852T, May 8, 2007
Section 1206 Security Assistance Program--Findings on Criteria, Coordination, and Implementation GAO-07-416R, February 28, 2007
Global War On Terrorism: Fiscal Year 2006 Obligation Rates Are Within Funding Levels and Significant Multiyear Procurement Funds Will Likely Remain Available for Use in Fiscal Year 2007 GAO-07-76, November 13, 2006
Global War on Terrorism: Observations on Funding, Costs, and Future Commitments GAO-06-885T, July 18, 2006
Information Technology: VA and DOD Face Challenges in Completing Key Efforts GAO-06-905T, June 22, 2006
VA and DOD Health Care: Efforts to Provide Seamless Transition of Care for OEF and OIF Servicemembers and Veterans, GAO-06-794R, June 30, 2006
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: DOD Needs to Identify the Factors Its Providers Use to Make Mental Health Evaluation Referrals for Servicemembers, GAO-06-397, May 11, 2006
Southeast Asia: Better Human Rights Reviews and Strategic Planning Needed for U.S. Assistance to Foreign Security Forces. GAO-05-793, July 29, 2005. [PDF 1.8]
Afghanistan Reconstruction: Despite Some Progress, Deteriorating Security and Other Obstacles Continue to Threaten Achievement of U.S. Goals. GAO-05-742, July 28, 2005. [PDF 2.4MB]
Afghanistan Security: Efforts to Establish Army and Police Has Made Progress, but Future Plans Need to Be Better Defined. GAO-05-575, June 30, 2005. [PDF 3.0MB]
Agent Orange: Limited Information Is Available on the Number of Civilians Exposed in Vietnam and Their Workers' Compensation Claims. GAO-05-371, April 22, 2005.
Defense Logistics: Actions Needed to Improve the Availability of Critical Items During Current and Future Operations. GAO-05-275, April 8, 2005 [PDF 2.52 MB]
Peacekeeping: Multinational Force and Observers Maintaining Oversight but State Department Oversight Could Be Improved. GAO-04-883, July 23, 2004. [PDF 2.5MB]
Military Operations: Fiscal Year 2004 Costs for the Global War on Terrorism Will Exceed Supplemental, Requiring DOD to Shift Funds from Other Uses. GAO-04-915, July 21, 2004.
Military Operations: DOD's Extensive Use of Logistics Support Contracts Requires Strengthened Oversight. GAO-04-854, July 19, 2004. [PDF 2.5MB]
Military Operations: Recent Campaigns Benefited from Improved Communications and Technology, but Barriers to Continued Progress Remain. GAO-04-547, June 28, 2004.
Afghanistan Reconstruction: Deteriorating Security and Limited Resources Have Impeded Progress; Improvements in U.S. Strategy Needed. GAO-04-403, June 2, 2004. [PDF 4.3MB]
Department of Veterans' Affairs: Federal Gulf War Illnesses Research Strategy Needs Reassessment. GAO-04-767, June 1, 2004.
Gulf War Illnesses: DOD's Conclusions about U.S. Troops' Exposure Cannot Be Adequately Supported. GAO-04-159, June 1, 2004. [PDF 6.8MB]
Gulf War Illnesses: Federal Research Efforts Have Waned, and Research Findings Have Not Been Reassessed, by Janet Heinrich, director, health care-public health issues, before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, House Committee on Government Reform. GAO-04-815T, June 1, 2004.
Gulf War Illnesses: DOD's Conclusions About U.S. Troops' Exposure Cannot Be Adequately Supported by Keith A. Rhodes, chief technologist, before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, House Committee on Government Reform. GAO-04-821T, June 1, 2004.
Military Operations: DOD Needs to Provide Central Direction for Supporting Coalition Liaison Officers. (GAO-04-452), April 9, 2004 [PDF 189 Kb]
Defense Logistics: Preliminary Observations on the Effectiveness of Logistics Activities During Operation Iraqi Freedom (GAO-04-305R) December 18, 2003 [PDF 4.24 Mb]
U.N. Peacekeeping: Transition Strategies for Post-Conflict Countries Lack Results-Oriented Measures of Progress, (GAO-03-1071), September 26, 2003 [PDF 6.01 Mb]
Military Operations: Fiscal Year 2003 Obligations Are Substantial, but May Result in Less Obligations Than Expected, (GAO-03-1088), September 17, 2003 [PDF 429 Kb]
Foreign Assistance: Observations on Post-Conflict Assistance in Bosnia, Kosovo, and Afghanistan, by Susan S. Westin, managing director, international affairs and trade, before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, House Committee on Government Reform (GAO-03-980T) July 18, 2003 [PDF 1.14 Mb]
Military Operations: Contractors Provide Vital Services to Deployed Forces but Are Not Adequately Addressed in DOD Plans, June 24, 2003, (GAO-03-695) [PDF 822 Kb]
Defense Budget: Tracking of Emergency Response Funds for the War on Terrorism, April 30, 2003 (GAO-03-346) [PDF 611 Kb]
DEFENSE BUDGET: Contingency Operations in the Balkans May Need Less Funding in Fiscal Year 2003, September 2002, (GAO-02-1073), [PDF 243 Kb]
MILITARY OPERATIONS: Information on U.S. Use of Land Mines in the Persian Gulf War, September 2002, (GAO-02-1003) [PDF 9.2 Mb]
Department of Defense’s Compliance with Statutory Requirements for Funding Military Operations Where Funds Were Not Provided in Advance, July 19, 2002, (GAO-02-903R) [PDF 51 Kb]
DEFENSE BUDGET: Need to Strengthen Guidance and Oversight of Contingency Operations Costs, May 2002, (GAO-02-450) [PDF 1.8 Mb]
U.N. Peacekeeping: Executive Branch Consultations With Congress Did Not Fully Meet Expectations in 1999-2000, (10-SEP-01, GAO-01-917). [PDF 849 Kb]
Kosovo Air Operations: Need to Maintain Alliance Cohesion Resulted in Doctrinal Departures, (27-JUL-01, GAO-01-784). [PDF 528 Kb]
Kosovo Air Operations: Combat Aircraft Basing Plans Are Needed in Advance of Future Conflicts, (29-MAY-01, GAO-01-461). [PDF 596 Kb]
U.N. Peacekeeping: GAO’s Access to Records on Executive Branch Decision-making, March 6, 2001 (GAO-01-440R) [PDF 492 Kb]
Kosovo Air Operations: Army Resolving Lessons Learned Regarding the Apache Helicopter, (Letter Report, 03/02/2001, GAO/GAO-01-401). [PDF 355 Kb]
U.N. PEACEKEEPING: Access to Records Concerning the U.S. Decision-making Process -- Statement for the Record by Henry L. Hinton Jr., Assistant Comptroller General, National Security and International Affairs Division, November 1, 2000 (GAO-01-180T) [PDF 28 Kb]
Preliminary Observations about the US Process for Deciding to Support UN Peace Operations, October 4, 2000, (GAO-01-100T) [PDF 468 Kb]
Defense Acquisitions: Higher Priority Needed for Army Operating and Support Cost Reduction Efforts [NSIAD-00-197] 09/29/2000. [PDF Version]
Contingency Operations: Army Should Do More to Control Contract Cost in the Balkans [NSIAD-00-225] 09/29/2000. [PDF Version 2.65 Mb]
United Nations: Cost of Peacekeeping Is Likely to Exceed Current Estimate [NSIAD-00-228BR] 08/31/2000. [PDF Version 1 Mb]
Force Structure: Air Force Expeditionary Concept Offers Benefits but Effects Should Be Assessed [NSIAD-00-201] 08/15/2000. [PDF Version]
Bosnia: Crime and Corruption Threaten Successful Implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement [T-NSIAD-00-219] 07/19/2000
Contingency Operations: Providing Critical Capabilities Poses Challenges [NSIAD-00-164] 07/06/2000
Defense Budget: Fiscal Year 2000 Contingency Operations Costs and Funding [NSIAD-00-168] 06/06/2000
Balkans Security: Current and Projected Factors Affecting Regional Stability [NSIAD-00-125BR] 04/24/2000. [PDF Version 3.1 Mb]
Military Operations: Status of DOD's Efforts to Develop Future Warfighting Capability (Letter Report, 03/31/99, GAO/NSIAD-99-64).
Bosnia Peace Operation: Mission, Structure, and Transition Strategy of NATO's Stabilization Force. NSIAD-99-19. 29 pp. plus 9 appendices (31 pp.) October 8, 1998. [PDF Version]
Operation Provide Comfort: Review of U.S. Air Force Investigation of Black Hawk Fratricide Incident. GAO/T-OSI-98-13, June 18, 1998.
Bosnia Peace Operation: Pace of Implementing the Dayton Accelerated as International Involvement Increased. NSIAD-98-138. 151 pp plus 11 appendices (51 pp.) June 5, 1998.
Bosnia: Military Services Providing Needed Capabilities but a Few Challenges Emerging GAO/NSIAD-98-160, Apr. 29, 1998
Former Yugoslavia: War Crimes Tribunal's Workload Exceeds Capacity [NSIAD-98-134]. [PDF Version]
U.S. Coast Guard: Use of DOD Funds for National Security Functions. NSIAD-98-110. 9 pp. plus 1 appendix (1 pp.) April 15, 1998.
Bosnia: Operational Decisions Needed Before Estimating DOD's Costs GAO/NSIAD-98-77BR, Feb. 11, 1998. [PDF Version]
Bosnia: Cost Estimating Has Improved but Operational Changes Will Affect Current Estimates NSIAD-97-183. July 28, 1997
DOD Budget: Budgeting for Operation and Maintenance Activities T-NSIAD-97-222 - July 22, 1997
Bosnia Peace Operation: Progress Toward the Dayton Agreement's Goals--An Update T-NSIAD-97-216 - July 17, 1997.
Operation Desert Storm: Evaluation of the Air Campaign GAO/NSIAD-97-134, June 12, 1997. [PDF Version 858 Kb]
U.N. Peacekeeping: Issues Related to Effectiveness, Cost, and Reform. T-NSIAD-97-139. 13 pp. April 9, 1997.
Bosnia Peace Operation: Progress Toward Achieving the Dayton Agreement's Goals [NSIAD-97-132]. [PDF Version 928 Kb]
Defense Budget: Analysis of Operation and Maintenance Accounts for 1985-2001 (Letter Report, 02/28/97, GAO/NSIAD-97-73). [PDF Version]
Contingency Operations: Opportunities to Improve the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (Letter Report, 02/11/97, GAO/NSIAD-97-63). [PDF Version]
Bosnia: Costs Are Exceeding DOD's Estimate (Briefing Report, 07/25/96, GAO/NSIAD-96-204BR). [PDF Version]
Contingency Operations: Update on DOD's Fiscal Year 1995 Cost and Funding (Briefing Report, 06/27/96, GAO/NSIAD-96-184BR). [PDF Version]
Contingency Operations: DOD's Reported Costs Contain Significant Inaccuracies (Chapter Report, 05/17/96, GAO/NSIAD-96-115).
Contingency Operations: Defense Cost and Funding Issues (Briefing Report, 03/15/96, GAO/NSIAD-96-121BR) [PDF Version]
Bosnia: Costs are Uncertain But Seem Likely to Exceed DOD's Estimate [NSIAD-96-120BR]. [PDF Version]
Peace Operations: Reservists Have Volunteered When Needed (Letter Report, 04/26/96, GAO/NSIAD-96-75). [PDF Version]
Peace Operations: U.S. Costs in Support of Haiti, Former Yugoslavia, Somalia, and Rwanda (Letter Report, 03/06/96, GAO/NSIAD-96-38). [PDF Version]
Peace Operations: Effect of Training, Equipment, and Other Factors on Unit Capability (Chapter Report, 10/95, GAO/NSIAD-96-14). [PDF Version]
Peace Operations: Update on the Situation in the Former Yugoslavia (Briefing Report, 05/08/95, GAO/NSIAD-95-148BR). [PDF Version]
Peace Operations: Heavy Use of Key Capabilities May Affect Response to Regional Conflicts (Chapter Report, 03/08/95, GAO/NSIAD-95-51). [PDF Version 1.2 Mb]