Government Accountability Office Reports on Military Topics
General Accounting Office

Iraq / Syria

• Afghan and Iraqi Special Immigrants: More Information on Their Resettlement Outcomes Would Be Beneficial, GAO-18-107, February 20, 2018
• Syrian Refugees: U.S. Agencies Conduct Financial Oversight Activities for Humanitarian Assistance but Should Strengthen Monitoring, GAO-18-58, October 31, 2017
• Iraqi and Syrian Cultural Property: U.S. Government Committee Should Incorporate Additional Collaboration Practices, GAO-17-716, September 19, 2017
• Iraq: DOD Should Increase Visibility and Accountability Over Equipment Provided to Iraq's Security Forces, GAO-17-771T, July 25, 2017
• Countering ISIS and Its Effects: Key Issues for Oversight, GAO-17-687SP, July 18, 2017
• Iraq: DOD Needs to Improve Visibility and Accountability Over Equipment Provided to Iraq's Security Forces, GAO-17-433, May 25, 2017
• Cultural Property: Protection of Iraqi and Syrian Antiquities, GAO-16-673, August 15, 2016
• Syria Humanitarian Assistance: Implementing Partners Have Assessed Some Risks of Providing Aid inside Syria, but U.S. Agencies Could Improve Fraud Oversight, GAO-16-808T, July 14, 2016
• Syria Humanitarian Assistance: Some Risks of Providing Aid inside Syria Assessed, but U.S. Agencies Could Improve Fraud Oversight, GAO-16-629, July 14, 2016
• 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
• Iraq: U.S. Assistance to Iraq's Minority Groups in Response to Congressional Directives, GAO-12-834, July 10, 2012
• Mission Iraq: State and DOD Face Challenges in Finalizing Support and Security Capabilities, by Michael J. Courts, acting director, international affairs and trade, before the Subcommittee on National Security, Homeland Defense, and Foreign Operations, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, GAO-12-856T, June 28, 2012
• Iraq Drawdown: Opportunities Exist to Improve Equipment Visibility, Contractor Demobilization, and Clarity of Post-2011 DOD Role. GAO-11-774, September 16, 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
• Displaced Iraqis: Integrated International Strategy Needed to Reintegrate Iraq's Internally Displaced and Returning Refugees, GAO-11-124, Dec 2, 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
• Iraqi-U.S. Cost-Sharing: Iraq Has a Cumulative Budget Surplus, Offering the Potential for Further Cost-Sharing, GAO-10-304, Sep 13, 2010
• Securing and Stabilizing Iraq: An Assessment of the U.S. Joint Campaign Plan for Iraq, GAO-10-584R, Apr 22, 2010
• Operation Iraqi Freedom: Actions Needed to Facilitate the Efficient Drawdown of U.S. Forces and Equipment from Iraq, GAO-10-376, Apr 19, 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: Agencies Face Challenges in Tracking Contracts, Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Associated Personnel, GAO-10-509T, Mar 23, 2010
• Iraq: Iraqi Refugees and Special Immigrant Visa Holders Face Challenges Resettling in the United States and Obtaining U.S. Government Employment, GAO-10-274, Mar 9, 2010
• Operation Iraqi Freedom: Preliminary Observations on DOD Planning for the Drawdown of U.S. Forces from Iraq, GAO-10-179, Nov 2, 2009
• Rebuilding Iraq: Improved Management Controls and Iraqi Commitment Needed for Key State and USAID Capacity-Building Programs, GAO-09-526, Jun 3, 2009
• Iraqi Refugee Assistance: Improvements Needed in Measuring Progress, Assessing Needs, Tracking Funds, and Developing an International Strategic Plan, GAO-09-120, Apr 21, 2009
• Iraq: Key Issues for Congressional Oversight, GAO-09-294SP, Mar 24, 2009
• Global War on Terrorism: DOD Needs to More Accurately Capture and Report the Costs of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, GAO-09-302, Mar 17, 2009
• Provincial Reconstruction Teams in Afghanistan and Iraq, GAO-09-86R, Oct 1, 2008
• Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Revenues, Expenditures, and Surplus, GAO-08-1144T, Sep 16, 2008
• Operation Iraqi Freedom: Actions Needed to Enhance DOD Planning for Reposturing of U.S. Forces from Iraq, GAO-08-930, Sep 10, 2008
• Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Revenues, Expenditures, and Surplus, GAO-08-1031, Aug 5, 2008
• 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: Availability of Forces, Equipment, and Infrastructure Should Be Considered in Developing U.S. Strategy and Plans, GAO-09-380T, Feb 12, 2009
• Rebuilding Iraq: DOD and State Department Have Improved Oversight and Coordination of Private Security Contractors in Iraq, but Further Actions Are Needed to Sustain Improvements, GAO-08-966, Jul 31, 2008
• Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Progress Report: Some Gains Made, Updated Strategy Needed, GAO-08-1021T, Jul 23, 2008
• Military Operations: Actions Needed to Better Guide Project Selection for Commander's Emergency Response Program and Improve Oversight in Iraq, GAO-08-736R, Jun 23, 2008
• Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Progress Report: Some Gains Made, Updated Strategy Needed, GAO-08-837, Jun 23, 2008
• Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Actions Needed to Address Inadequate Accountability over U.S. Efforts and Investments GAO-08-568T March 11, 2008
• Iraq Reconstruction: Better Data Needed to Assess Iraq's Budget Execution GAO-08-153 January 15, 2008
• Rebuilding Iraq: International Donor Pledges for Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq GAO-08-365R December 18, 2007
• Operation Iraqi Freedom: DOD Assessment of Iraqi Security Forces' Units as Independent Not Clear Because ISF Support Capabilities Are Not Fully Developed GAO-08-143R November 30, 2007
• Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: GAO Audits and Key Oversight Issues GAO-08-231T October 30, 2007
• Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Serious Challenges Confront U.S. Efforts to Build the Capacity of Iraqi Ministries GAO-08-124T October 4, 2007
• Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: U.S. Ministry Capacity Development Efforts Need an Overall Integrated Strategy to Guide Efforts and Manage Risk GAO-08-117 October 1, 2007
• DOD Should Provide Congress and the American Public with Monthly Data on Enemy-Initiated Attacks in Iraq in a Timely Manner GAO-07-1048R September 28, 2007
• Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Government Has Not Met Most Legislative, Security, and Economic Benchmarks GAO-07-1230T September 7, 2007
• Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Government Has Not Met Most Legislative, Security, and Economic Benchmarks GAO-07-1222T September 5, 2007
• Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Government Has Not Met Most Legislative, Security, and Economic Benchmarks GAO-07-1221T September 5, 2007
• Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Government Has Not Met Most Legislative, Security, and Economic Benchmarks GAO-07-1220T September 4, 2007
• Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Government Has Not Met Most Legislative, Security, and Economic Benchmarks GAO-07-1195 September 4, 2007 [4.3 Mb]
• Defense Contract Management: DOD's Lack of Adherence to Key Contracting Principles on Iraq Oil Contract Put Government Interests at Risk GAO-07-839 July 31, 2007
• Stabilizing Iraq: DOD Cannot Ensure That U.S.-Funded Equipment Has Reached Iraqi Security Forces GAO-07-711 July 31, 2007
• Rebuilding Iraq: Serious Challenges Impair Efforts to Restore Iraq's Oil Sector and Enact Hydrocarbon Legislation GAO-07-1107T July 18, 2007
• 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]
• Defense Logistics: Preliminary Observations on the Effectiveness of Logistics Activities During Operation Iraqi Freedom (GAO-04-305R) December 18, 2003 [PDF 4.24 Mb]
• Rebuilding Iraq, May 15, 2003 (GAO-03-792R) [PDF 1.82 Mb]