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Dept. of Homeland Security

• High-Containment Biosafety Laboratories: DHS Lacks Evidence to Conclude That Foot-and-Mouth Disease Research Can Be Done Safely on the U.S. Mainland GAO-08-821T May 22, 2008
• Human Capital: Workforce Diversity Governmentwide and at the Department of Homeland Security GAO-08-815T May 21,2008
• Department of Homeland Security: Better Planning and Oversight Needed to Improve Complex Service Acquisition Outcomes GAO-08-765T May 8, 2008
• Department of Homeland Security: Better Planning and Assessment Needed to Improve Outcomes for Complex Service Acquisitions GAO-08-263 April 22, 2008
• Homeland Security: Federal Efforts Are Helping to Address Some Challenges Faced by State and Local Fusion Centers GAO-08-636T April 17, 2008
• Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made in Implementation of Management Functions, but More Work Remains GAO-08-646T April 9, 2008
• Homeland Security: DHS Improved its Risk-Based Grant Programs' Allocation and Management Methods, But Measuring Programs' Impact on National Capabilities Remains a Challenge GAO-08-488T March 11, 2008
• Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made in Implementation of Management and Mission Functions, but More Work Remains GAO-08-457T February 13, 2008
• Homeland Security: Preliminary Observations on the Federal Protective Service's Efforts to Protect Federal Property GAO-08-476T February 8, 2008
• Department of Homeland Security: Status and Accountability Challenges Associated with the Use of Special DHS Acquisition Authority GAO-08-471T February 7, 2008
• Plum Island Animal Disease Center: DHS Has Made Significant Progress Implementing Security Recommendations, but Several Recommendations Remain Open GAO-08-306R December 17, 2007
• Homeland Security: Federal Efforts Are Helping to Alleviate Some Challenges Encountered by State and Local Information Fusion Centers GAO-08-35 October 30, 2007
• Department of Homeland Security: Risk Assessment and Enhanced Oversight Needed to Manage Reliance on Contractors GAO-08-142T October 17, 2007
• Homeland Security: Preliminary Information on Federal Actions to Address Challenges Faced by State and Local Information Fusion Centers GAO-07-1241T September 27, 2007
• Department of Homeland Security: Progress Report on Implementation of Mission and Management Functions GAO-07-1240T September 18, 2007
• Department of Homeland Security: Improved Assessment and Oversight Needed to Manage Risk of Contracting for Selected Services GAO-07-990 September 17, 2007
• Information Technology: DHS's Human Capital Plan Is Largely Consistent with Relevant Guidance, but Improvements and Implementation Steps Are Still Needed GAO-07-425 September 10, 2007
• Department of Homeland Security: Progress Report on Implementation of Mission and Management Functions GAO-07-1081T September 6, 2007
• Department of Homeland Security: Progress Report on Implementation of Mission and Management Functions GAO-07-454 August 17, 2007 [5.3 Mb]
• Homeland Security: Responses to Posthearing Questions Related to the Department of Homeland Security's Integrated Financial Management Systems Challenges GAO-07-1157R August 10,2007
• Homeland Security: DHS's Actions to Recruit and Retain Staff and Comply with the Vacancies Reform Act GAO-07-758 July 16, 2007
• Homeland Security: Transforming Departmentwide Financial Management Systems Remains a Challenge GAO-07-1041T June 28,2007
• Department of Homeland Security: Science and Technology Directorate's Expenditure Plan GAO-07-868 June 22, 2007
• Federal Real Property: DHS Has Made Progress, but Additional Actions Are Needed to Address Real Property Management and Security Challenges GAO-07-658 June 22,2007 [3.0 Mb]
• Homeland Security: Departmentwide Integrated Financial Management Systems Remain a Challenge GAO-07-536 June 21,2007
• Homeland Security: Guidance from Operations Directorate Will Enhance Collaboration among Departmental Operations Centers GAO-07-683T June 20, 2007
• Department of Homeland Security: Progress and Challenges in Implementing the Department's Acquisition Oversight Plan GAO-07-900 June 13, 2007
• Department of Homeland Security: Ongoing Challenges in Creating an Effective Acquisition Organization GAO-07-948T June 7, 2007
• DHS Privacy Office: Progress Made but Challenges Remain in Notifying and Reporting to the Public GAO-07-522, April 27, 2007
• Homeland Security: Management and Programmatic Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security GAO-07-833T, May 10, 2007
• Homeland Security: DHS Enterprise Architecture Continues to Evolve but Improvements Needed GAO-07-564, May 9, 2007
• Transportation Security: DHS Efforts to Eliminate Redundant Background Check Investigations GAO-07-756, April 26, 2007 [PDF 4.20MB]
• Department of Homeland Security: Observations on GAO Access to Information on Programs and Activities GAO-07-700T, April 25, 2007
• DHS Multi-Agency Operation Centers Would Benefit from Taking Further Steps to Enhance Collaboration and Coordination GAO-07-686R, April 5, 2007
• Homeland Security: Information on Training New Border Patrol Agents GAO-07-540R, March 30, 2007
• Homeland Security: Continuing Attention to Privacy Concerns is Needed as Programs Are Developed GAO-07-630T, March 21, 2007
• Homeland Security: US-VISIT Program Faces Operational, Technological, and Management Challenges GAO-07-632T, March 20, 2007 [PDF 1.73MB]
• Homeland Security: Observations on the Department of Homeland Security's Acquisition Organization and on the Coast Guard's Deepwater Program GAO-07-453T, February 8, 2007
• Homeland Security: US-VISIT Has Not Fully Met Expectations and Longstanding Program Management Challenges Need to Be Addressed GAO-07-499T, February 16, 2007 [PDF 1.73MB]
• Homeland Security: Management and Programmatic Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security GAO-07-452T, February 7, 2007
• Homeland Security: Management and Programmatic Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security GAO-07-398T, February 6, 2007
• Homeland Security: Progress Has Been Made to Address the Vulnerabilities Exposed by 9/11, but Continued Federal Action Is Needed to Further Mitigate Security Risks GAO-07-375, January 24, 2007 [PDF 2.50MB]
• Homeland Security: Federal Protective Service Could Better Measure the Performance of Its Control Centers GAO-06-1076, September 29, 2006 [PDF 2.78MB]
• Transportation Security: DHS Should Address Key Challenges before Implementing the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Program GAO-06-982, September 29, 2006 [PDF 4.56MB]
• Homeland Security: Assessment of the National Capital Region Strategic Plan GAO-06-1096T, September 28, 2006
• Homeland Security: Challenges in Creating an Effective Acquisition Organization GAO-06-1012T, July 27, 2006
• Department of Homeland Security's Use of Special Streamlined Acquisition Authorities in Section 833 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 GAO-06-783R, June 20, 2006
• Homeland Security: Guidance and Standards Are Needed for Measuring the Effectiveness of Agencies' Facility Protection Efforts GAO-06-612, May 31, 2006
• Homeland Defense: National Guard Bureau Needs to Clarify Civil Support Teams' Mission and Address Management Challenges, GAO-06-498, May 31, 2006
• Combating Nuclear Smuggling: Challenges Facing U.S. Efforts to Deploy Radiation Detection Equipment in Other Countries and in the United States, GAO-06-558T, March 28, 2006
• Combating Nuclear Smuggling: Corruption, Maintenance, and Coordination Problems Challenge U.S. Efforts to Provide Radiation Detection Equipment to Other Countries, GAO-06-311, March 14, 2006 [PDF 6.0MB]
• Strategic Budgeting: Risk Management Principles Can Help DHS Allocate Resources to Highest Priorities, by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, before the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight, House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-05-824T, June 29, 2005.
• Combating Nuclear Smuggling: Efforts to Deploy Radiation Detection Equipment in the United States and in Other Countries, by Gene Aloise, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Prevention of Nuclear and Biological Attack and the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science, and Technology, House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-05-840T, June 21, 2005.
• USA Patriot Act: Additional Guidance Could Improve Implementation of Regulations Related to Customer Identification and Information Sharing Procedures. GAO-05-412, May 6, 2005.
• Department of Homeland Security: Addressing Management Challenges That Face Immigration Enforcement Agencies, by Richard M. Stana, director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims, House Committee on the Judiciary. GAO-05-664T, May 5, 2005.
• Homeland Security: Overview of Department of Homeland Security Management Challenges, by Norman J. Rabkin, managing director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight, House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-05-573T, April 20, 2005.
• Results-Oriented Government: Improvements to DHS's Planning Process Would Enhance Usefulness and Accountability. GAO-05-300, March 31, 2005.
• Homeland Security: Successes and Challenges in DHS's Efforts to Create an Effective Acquisition Organization. GAO-05-179, March 29, 2005. [PDF 2.7MB]
• Department of Homeland Security: A Comprehensive and Sustained Approach Needed to Achieve Management Integration. GAO-05-139, March 16, 2005.
• HUMAN CAPITAL Observations on Final DHS Human Capital Regulations GAO-05-391T, March 2, 2005
• Homeland Security: Agency Plans, Implementation, and Challenges Related to the National Strategy for Homeland Security. GAO-05-33, January 14, 2005. [PDF 3.1MB]
• Homeland Security: Further Action Needed to Promote Successful Use of Special DHS Acquisition Authority. GAO-05-136, December 15, 2004.
• Homeland Security: Development of Enterprise Architecture Underway, but Much Work Remains. GAO-04-777, August 6, 2004. [PDF 15.7MB]
• Financial Management: Department of Homeland Security Faces Significant Financial Management Challenges. GAO-04-774, July 19, 2004.
• Homeland Security: Transformation Strategy Needed to Address Challenges Facing the Federal Protective Service. GAO-04-537, July 14, 2004. [PDF 2.4MB]
• Department of Homeland Security: Financial Management Challenges, by McCoy Williams, director, financial management and accountability, before the Subcommittee on Financial Management, the Budget, and International Security, Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. GAO-04-945T, July 8, 2004.
• Status of Key Recommendations GAO Has Made to DHS and Its Legacy Agencies. GAO-04-685R, July 2, 2004.
• Human Capital: DHS Faces Challenges in Implementing Its New Personnel System. GAO-04-790, June 18, 2004.
• Chief Operating Officer Concept at DHS. GAO-04-876R, June 28, 2004.
• Homeland Security: Communication Protocols and Risk Communication Principles Can Assist in Refining the Advisory System. GAO-04-682, June 25, 2004. [PDF 1.6MB]
• The Chief Operating Officer Concept and its Potential Use as a Strategy to Improve Management at the Department of Homeland Security (GAO-04-876R), June 28, 2004 [86 Kb]
• FBI Transformation: Human Capital Flexibilities May Assist the FBI in Its Commitment to Address Its Top Priorities, by Laurie E. Ekstrand, director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations. GAO-04-817T, June 3, 2004.
• Transfer of Budgetary Resources to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) GAO-04-329R, April 30, 2004
• Agencies' Use of Procurement Flexibilities Provided in Homeland Security Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-296). (GAO-04-447R), March 31, 2004 [PDF 55 KB]
• Posthearing Questions Related to Proposed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Human Capital Regulations. (GAO-04-570R), March 22, 2004 [PDF 92 KB]
• Homeland Security: Risk Communication Principles May Assist in Refinement of the Homeland Security Advisory System, by Randall A. Yim, managing director for national preparedness, before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, House Committee on Government Reform. (GAO-04-538T), March 16, 2004 [PDF 189 KB]
• HOMELAND SECURITY Selected Recommendations from Congressionally Chartered Commissions and GAO (GAO-04-591), March 2004 [483 Kb]
• Homeland Security Advisory System: Preliminary Observations Regarding Threat Level Increases from Yellow to Orange. (GAO-04-453R), February 26, 2004 [PDF 2.77 MB]
• The Department of Homeland Security Needs to Fully Adopt a Knowledge-Based Approach to Its Counter-MANPADS Development Program. (GAO-04-341R), January 30, 2004 [PDF 1.57 MB]
• Human Capital: DHS Personnel System Design Effort Provides for Collaboration and Employee Participation, (GAO-03-1099), September 30, 2003 [PDF 1.37 Mb]
• Homeland Security: Risks Facing Key Border and Transportation Program Need to Be Addressed, (GAO-03-1083), September 19, 2003 [PDF 1.56 Mb]
• Department of Homeland Security: Challenges and Steps in Establishing Sound Financial Management, by McCoy Williams, director, financial management and assurance, before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency and Financial Management, House Committee on Government Reform, (GAO-03-1134T), September 10, 2003 [PDF 403 kb]
• Homeland Security: Reforming Federal Grants to Better Meet Outstanding Needs, by Paul L. Posner, managing director, budget and intergovernmental issues, before the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Technology, and Homeland Security, Senate Committee on the Judiciary, (GAO-03-1146T), September 3, 2003 [PDF 354 Kb]
• Homeland Security: Efforts to Improve Information Sharing Need to Be Strengthened (GAO-03-760) August 27, 2003 [PDF 594 Kb]
• Post-Hearing Question from the May 8, 2003, Hearing on Barriers to Information Sharing at the Department of Homeland Security (GAO-03-985R) July 7, 2003 [PDF 80 Kb]
• Homeland Security: Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security in Balancing Its Trade Facilitation and Border Protection Missions, by Richard M. Stana, director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittee on Infrastructure and Border Security, House Select Committee on Homeland Security, June 16, 2003 (GAO-03-902T) [PDF 124 Kb]
• Homeland Security: Information Sharing Responsibilities, Challenges, and Key Management Issues, by Robert F. Dacey, director, information security issues, and Randolph C. Hite, director, information technology architecture and systems issues, before the House Committee on Government Reform, May 8, 2003 (GAO-03-715T) [PDF 569 Kb]
• Major Management Challenges and Program Risks:Department of Homeland Security, January 30, 2003, (GAO-03-102) [PDF 780 Kb]
• HOMELAND SECURITY: Management Challenges Facing Federal Leadership, December 2002 (GAO-03-260) [PDF 1.09 Mb]
• HOMELAND SECURITY: Information Sharing Activities Face Continued Management Challenges -- Statement of David M. Walker, Comptroller General of the United States, October 1, 2002 (GAO-02-1122T) [PDF 289 Kb]
• HOMELAND SECURITY: Effective Intergovernmental Coordination Is Key to Success -- Statement of Patricia A. Dalton, Director, Strategic Issues, August 20, 2002, (GAO-02-1011T) [PDF 151 Kb]
• HOMELAND SECURITY: Effective Intergovernmental Coordination Is Key to Success -- Statement of Paul L. Posner, Managing Director, Federal Budget Issues, Strategic Issues, August 22, 2002, (GAO-02-1012T) [PDF 151 Kb]
• HOMELAND SECURITY: Effective Intergovernmental Coordination Is Key to Success -- Statement of Paul L. Posner, Managing Director, Federal Budget Issues, Strategic Issues, August 23, 2002, (GAO-02-1013T) [PDF 151 Kb]
• HOMELAND SECURITY: New Department Could Improve Biomedical R&D Coordination but May Disrupt Dual-Purpose Efforts -- Statement of Janet Heinrich, Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues, July 9, 2002, (GAO-02-924T) [PDF 100 Kb]
• HOMELAND SECURITY: Title III of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 -- Statement of (Ms) Gary L. Jones, Director, Natural Resources and Environment, July 9, 2002, (GAO-02-927T) [PDF 146 Kb]
• HOMELAND SECURITY: New Department Could Improve Coordination but Transferring Control of Certain Public Health Programs Raises Concerns -- Statement for the Record by Janet Heinrich, Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues, July 16, 2002, (GAO-02-954T) [PDF 222 Kb]
• HOMELAND SECURITY: Critical Design and Implementation Issues -- Statement of David Walker, Comptroller General of the United States, July 17, 2002, (GAO-02-957T) [PDF 215 Kb]
• HOMELAND SECURITY: New Department Could Improve Coordination but May Complicate Public Health Priority Setting -- Statement of Janet Heinrich, Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues, June 25, 2002, (GAO-02-883T) [PDF 99 Kb]
• HOMELAND SECURITY: Proposal for Cabinet Agency Has Merit, But Implementation Will be Pivotal to Success -- Statement of David Walker, Comptroller General of the United States, June 25, 2002, (GAO-02-886T) [PDF 193 Kb]
• HOMELAND SECURITY: New Department Could Improve Coordination but May Complicate Priority Setting -- Statement of Janet Heinrich, Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues, June 28, 2002, (GAO-02-893T) [PDF 120 Kb]
• HOMELAND SECURITY: Intergovernmental Coordination and Partnership Will Be Critical to Success -- Statement of JayEtta Hecker, Director, Physical Infrastructure, July 2, 2002, (GAO-02-900T) [PDF 142 Kb]
• HOMELAND SECURITY: Intergovernmental Coordination and Partnership Will Be Critical to Success -- Statement of JayEtta Hecker, Director, Physical Infrastructure, July 3, 2002, (GAO-02-901T) [PDF 171 Kb]
• HOMELAND SECURITY: Key Elements to Unify Efforts Are Underway but Uncertainty Remains, June 2002 (GAO-02-610) [PDF 335 Kb]
• HOMELAND SECURITY: Key Elements of a Risk Management Approach -- Statement of Raymond J. Decker, Director, Defense Capabilities and Management, October 12, 2001 (GAO-02-150T) [PDF 88 Kb]
• HOMELAND SECURITY: A Framework for Addressing the Nation's Efforts -- Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States, September 21, 2001 (GAO-01-1158T) [PDF 213 Kb]