Government Accountability Office Reports on Military Topics
General Accounting Office

Afghanistan

• Security Force Assistance: U.S. Advising of Afghan National Army Has Expanded since 2015, and the U.S. Army Has Deployed a New Advising Unit, GAO-19-251R, December 19, 2018
• Afghanistan Security: Some Improvements Reported in Afghan Forces' Capabilities, but Actions Needed to Enhance DOD Oversight of U.S.-Purchased Equipment, GAO-19-116, October 15, 2018
• Afghan and Iraqi Special Immigrants: More Information on Their Resettlement Outcomes Would Be Beneficial, GAO-18-107, February 20, 2018
• Inspectors General: Documented Agreement of Certain Roles and Responsibilities Could Further Enhance Coordination in Afghanistan, GAO-18-6, November 2, 2017
• Afghanistan Security: U.S.-Funded Equipment for the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, GAO-17-667R, August 10, 2017
• Afghanistan: State and USAID Should Evaluate Actions Taken to Mitigate Effects of Attrition among Local Staff, GAO-16-100, December 3, 2015
• Afghanistan: Embassy Construction Cost and Schedule Have Increased, and Further Facilities Planning Is Needed, by Michael J. Courts, director, international affairs and trade, before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, GAO-15-755T, July 9, 2015
• Afghanistan: Embassy Construction Cost and Schedule Have Increased, and Further Facilities Planning Is Needed, GAO-15-410, May 19, 2015
• Security Force Assistance: More Detailed Planning and Improved Access to Information Needed to Guide Efforts of Advisor Teams in Afghanistan, GAO-13-381, April 30, 2013
• DOD Procurement of Mi-17 Helicopters, GAO-13-319R, April 1, 2013
• Afghanistan: Key Oversight Issues, GAO-13-218SP, February 11, 2013
• Afghanistan Drawdown Preparations: DOD Decision Makers Need Additional Analyses to Determine Costs and Benefits of Returning Excess Equipment, GAO-13-185R, December 19, 2012
• Afghanistan Development: Agencies Could Benefit from a Shared and More Comprehensive Database on U.S. Efforts, GAO-13-34, November 7, 2012
• Iraq and Afghanistan: Agencies Are Taking Steps to Improve Data on Contracting but Need to Standardize Reporting, GAO-12-977R, September 12, 2012
• Iraq and Afghanistan: State and DOD Should Ensure Interagency Acquisitions Are Effectively Managed and Comply with Fiscal Law, GAO-12-750, August 2, 2012
• Contingency Contracting: Agency Actions to Address Recommendations by the Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan, GAO-12-854R, August 1, 2012
• Afghanistan Security: Long-standing Challenges May Affect Progress and Sustainment of Afghan National Security Forces, by Charles Michael Johnson Jr., director, international affairs and trade, and Sharon L. Pickup, director, defense capabilities and management, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Armed Services Committee, GAO-12-951T, July 24, 2012
• Afghanistan: USAID Oversight of Assistance Funds and Programs, by John P. Hutton, director, acquisition and sourcing management, and Charles Michael Johnson, Jr., director, international affairs and trade, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, GAO-12-802T, June 6, 2012
• Afghanistan Security: Long-standing Challenges May Affect Progress and Sustainment of Afghan National Security Forces, by Charles Michael Johnson Jr., director, international affairs and trade, and Sharon L. Pickup, director, defense capabilities and management, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Armed Services Committee. GAO-12-951T, July 24, 2012
• Defense Biometrics: Additional Training for Leaders and More Timely Transmission of Data Could Enhance the Use of Biometrics in Afghanistan, GAO-12-442, April 23, 2012
• Operational Contract Support: Management and Oversight Improvements Needed in Afghanistan, GAO-12-290, March 29, 2012
• Afghanistan: Improvements Needed to Strengthen Management of U.S. Civilian Presence, GAO-12-285, February 27, 2012
• Afghanistan Security: Department of Defense Effort to Train Afghan Police Relies on Contractor Personnel to Fill Skill and Resource Gaps, GAO-12-293R, February 23, 2012
• Warfighter Support: DOD Has Made Progress, but Supply and Distribution Challenges Remain in Afghanistan. GAO-12-138, October 7, 2011
• Afghanistan Governance: Performance-Data Gaps Hinder Overall Assessment of U.S. Efforts to Build Financial Management Capacity, GAO-11-907, September 20, 2011
• Afghanistan's Donor Dependence, GAO-11-948R, September 20, 2011
• Iraq and Afghanistan: DOD, State, and USAID Cannot Fully Account for Contracts, Assistance Instruments, and Associated Personnel GAO-11-886 September 15, 2011
• Iraq and Afghanistan: Actions Needed to Enhance the Ability of Army Brigades to Support the Advising Mission, GAO-11-760, Aug 2, 2011
• Afghanistan: Actions Needed to Improve Accountability of U.S. Assistance to Afghanistan Government, GAO-11-710, Jul 20, 2011
• Operational Contract Support: Actions Needed to Address Contract Oversight and Vetting of Non-U.S. Vendors in Afghanistan, GAO-11-771T, Jun 30, 2011
• Accountability for U.S. Equipment Provided to Pakistani Security Forces in the Western Frontier Needs to Be Improved, GAO-11-156R, Feb 15, 2011
• Afghanistan Security: Afghan Army Growing, but Additional Trainers Needed; Long-term Costs Not Determined, GAO-11-66, Jan 27, 2011
• Afghanistan Development: U.S. Efforts to Support Afghan Water Sector Increasing, but Improvements Needed in Planning and Coordination, GAO-11-138, Nov 15, 2010
• Afghanistan and Iraq: DOD Should Improve Adherence to Its Guidance on Open Pit Burning and Solid Waste Management, GAO-11-63, Oct 15, 2010
• Iraq and Afghanistan: DOD, State, and USAID Face Continued Challenges in Tracking Contracts, Assistance Instruments, and Associated Personnel, GAO-11-1, Oct 1, 2010
• Contingency Contracting: Improvements Needed in Management of Contractors Supporting Contract and Grant Administration in Iraq and Afghanistan, GAO-10-357, Apr 12, 2010
• Iraq and Afghanistan: Security, Economic, and Governance Challenges to Rebuilding Efforts Should Be Addressed in U.S. Strategies, GAO-09-476T, Mar 25, 2009
• Iraq and Afghanistan: Agencies Face Challenges in Tracking Contracts, Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Associated Personnel, GAO-10-509T, Mar 23, 2010
• Iraq and Afghanistan: Availability of Forces, Equipment, and Infrastructure Should Be Considered in Developing U.S. Strategy and Plans, GAO-09-380T, Feb 12, 2009
• Afghanistan Development: USAID Continues to Face Challenges in Managing and Overseeing U.S. Development Assistance Programs, GAO-10-932T, Jul 15, 2010
• Afghanistan Development: Enhancements to Performance Management and Evaluation Efforts Could Improve USAID's Agricultural Programs, GAO-10-368, Jul 14, 2010
• Afghanistan Development: Poverty and Major Crop Production (GAO-10-756SP), an E-supplement to GAO-10-368, GAO-10-756SP, Jul 14, 2010
• The Strategic Framework for U.S. Efforts in Afghanistan, GAO-10-655R, Jun 15, 2010
• Afghanistan's Security Environment, GAO-10-613R, May 5, 2010
• Afghanistan's Security Environment, GAO-10-178R, Nov 5, 2009
• Afghanistan and Pakistan: Oversight of U.S. Interagency Efforts, GAO-09-1015T, Sep 9, 2009
• Military Operations: Actions Needed to Improve Oversight and Interagency Coordination for the Commander's Emergency Response Program in Afghanistan, GAO-09-615, May 18, 2009
• Afghanistan: Key Issues for Congressional Oversight, GAO-09-473SP, Apr 21, 2009
• Afghanistan Security: U.S. Programs to Further Reform Ministry of Interior and National Police Challenged by Lack of Military Personnel and Afghan Cooperation, GAO-09-280, Mar 9, 2009
• Securing, Stabilizing, and Developing Pakistan's Border Area with Afghanistan: Key Issues for Congressional Oversight, GAO-09-263SP, Feb 23, 2009
• Afghanistan Security: Corrective Actions Are Needed to Address Serious Accountability Concerns about Weapons Provided to Afghan National Security Forces, GAO-09-366T, Feb 12, 2009
• Afghanistan Security: Lack of Systematic Tracking Raises Significant Accountability Concerns about Weapons Provided to Afghan National Security Forces, GAO-09-267, Jan 30, 2009
• Provincial Reconstruction Teams in Afghanistan and Iraq, GAO-09-86R, Oct 1, 2008
• Afghanistan Reconstruction: Progress Made in Constructing Roads, but Assessments for Determining Impact and a Sustainable Maintenance Program Are Needed, GAO-08-689, Jul 8, 2008
• 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, Jun 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, Jun 18, 2008
• Preliminary Observations on the Use and Oversight of U.S. Coalition Support Funds Provided to Pakistan, GAO-08-735R, May 6, 2008
• 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
• 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]