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Combating Terrorism

• Antiterrorism Assistance Program: State Should Improve Data Collection and Participant Oversight, GAO-18-149T, October 4, 2017
• Antiterrorism Assistance: State Department Should Improve Data Collection and Participant Oversight, GAO-17-704, September 28, 2017
• Countering Violent Extremism: Actions Needed to Define Strategy and Assess Progress of Federal Efforts, GAO-17-300, April 6, 2017
• Combating Terrorism: State Should Evaluate Its Countering Violent Extremism Program and Set Time Frames for Addressing Evaluation Recommendations, GAO-15-684, July 22, 2015
• Combating Terrorism: Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation Process and U.S. Agency Enforcement Actions, GAO-15-629, June 25, 2015
• State Department: Preliminary Observations on the Bureau of Counterterrorism's Resources, Performance, and Coordination, by Charles Michael Johnson Jr., director, international affairs and trade, before the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, GAO-15-655T, June 2, 2015
• Combating Terrorism: DHS Should Take Action to Better Ensure Resources Abroad Align with Priorities, GAO-13-681, September 25, 2013
• Information Sharing: Additional Actions Could Help Ensure That Efforts to Share Terrorism-Related Suspicious Activity Reports Are Effective, GAO-13-233, March 13, 2013
• Information Sharing: DHS Has Demonstrated Leadership and Progress, but Additional Actions Could Help Sustain and Strengthen Efforts, GAO-12-809, September 18, 2012
• Counterterrorism: U.S. Agencies Face Challenges Countering the Use of Improvised Explosive Devices in the Afghanistan/Pakistan Region, by Charles Michael Johnson, Jr., director, international affairs and trade, before the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies, House Committee on Homeland Security, GAO-12-907T, July 12, 2012
• Combating Terrorism: State Should Enhance Its Performance Measures for Assessing Efforts in Pakistan to Counter Improvised Explosive Devices, GAO-12-614, May 15, 2012
• Terrorist Watchlist: Routinely Assessing Impacts of Agency Actions since the December 25, 2009, Attempted Attack Could Help Inform Future Efforts, GAO-12-476, May 31, 2012
• FBI Counterterrorism: Vacancies Have Declined, but FBI Has Not Assessed the Long-Term Sustainability of Its Strategy for Addressing Vacancies, GAO-12-533, April 16, 2012
• Information Sharing: Progress Made and Challenges Remaining in Sharing Terrorism-Related Information, by Eileen Larence, HSJ, before the Senate Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs, GAO-12-144T, October 12, 2011
• Pakistan Assistance: Relatively Little of the $3 Billion in Requested Assistance Is Subject to State's Certification of Pakistan's Progress on Nonproliferation and Counterterrorism Issues, GAO-11-786R, Jul 19, 2011
• Combating Terrorism: Additional Steps Needed to Enhance Foreign Partners' Capacity to Prevent Terrorist Travel, GAO-11-637, Jun 30, 2011
• Combating Terrorism: U.S. Government Should Improve Its Reporting on Terrorist Safe Havens, GAO-11-561, Jun 3, 2011
• Combating Terrorism: U.S. Government Strategies and Efforts to Deny Terrorists Safe Haven, GAO-11-713T, Jun 3, 2011
• Terrorist Watchlist Screening: FBI Has Enhanced Its Use of Information from Firearm and Explosives Background Checks to Support Counterterrorism Efforts, GAO-10-703T, May 5, 2010
• Combating Terrorism: Planning and Documentation of U.S. Development Assistance in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas Need to Be Improved, GAO-10-289, Apr 15, 2010
• Defense Biometrics: DOD Can Better Conform to Standards and Share Biometric Information with Federal Agencies, GAO-11-276, Mar 31, 2011
• Homeland Security: Better Use of Terrorist Watchlist Information and Improvements in Deployment of Passenger Screening Checkpoint Technologies Could Further Strengthen Security, GAO-10-401T, Jan 27, 2010
• Combating Terrorism: U.S. Agencies Report Progress Countering Terrorism and Its Financing in Saudi Arabia, but Continued Focus on Counter Terrorism Financing Efforts Needed, GAO-09-883, Sep 24, 2009
• Firearm and Explosives Background Checks Involving Terrorist Watch List Records, GAO-09-125R, May 21, 2009
• Foreign Assistance: Measures to Prevent Inadvertent Payments to Terrorists under Palestinian Aid Programs Have Been Strengthened, but Some Weaknesses Remain, GAO-09-622, May 19, 2009
• Terrorism Insurance: Status of Efforts by Policyholders to Obtain Coverage, GAO-08-1057, Sep 15, 2008
• Combating Terrorism: Actions Needed to Enhance Implementation of Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership, GAO-08-860, Jul 31, 2008
• Initial Results on Availability of Terrorism Insurance in Specific Geographic Markets, GAO-08-919R, Jul 11, 2008
• Combating Terrorism: Increased Oversight and Accountability Needed over Pakistan Reimbursement Claims for Coalition Support Funds, GAO-08-806, Jun 24, 2008
• Combating Terrorism: U.S. Oversight of Pakistan Reimbursement Claims for Coalition Support Funds, GAO-08-932T, Jun 24, 2008
• Combating Terrorism: Guidance for State Department's Antiterrorism Assistance Program Is Limited and State Does Not Systematically Assess Outcomes, GAO-08-875T, Jun 4, 2008
• Combating Terrorism: U.S. Efforts to Address the Terrorist Threat in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas Require a Comprehensive Plan and Continued Oversight, GAO-08-820T, May 20, 2008
• Preliminary Observations on the Use and Oversight of U.S. Coalition Support Funds Provided to Pakistan GAO-08-735R May 6, 2008
• Combating Terrorism: The United States Lacks Comprehensive Plan to Destroy the Terrorist Threat and Close the Safe Haven in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas, GAO-08-622, Apr 17, 2008
• Combating Terrorism: State Department's Antiterrorism Program Needs Improved Guidance and More Systematic Assessments of Outcomes GAO-08-336 February 29, 2008
• Terrorist Watch List Screening: Recommendations to Promote a Comprehensive and Coordinated Approach to Terrorist-Related Screening GAO-08-253T November 8, 2007
• Terrorist Watch List Screening: Recommendations to Enhance Management Oversight, Reduce Potential Screening Vulnerabilities, and Expand Use of the List GAO-08-194T October 24, 2007
• Terrorist Watch List Screening: Opportunities Exist to Enhance Management Oversight, Reduce Vulnerabilities in Agency Screening Processes, and Expand Use of the List GAO-08-110 October 11, 2007
• Combating Terrorism: Law Enforcement Agencies Lack Directives to Assist Foreign Nations GAO-08-144T October 4, 2007
• Section 1206 Security Assistance Program--Findings on Criteria, Coordination, and Implementation GAO-07-416R, February 28, 2007
• Terrorist Watch List Screening: Efforts to Help Reduce Adverse Effects on the Public GAO-06-1031, September 29, 2006
• Terrorism Insurance: Measuring and Predicting Losses from Unconventional Weapons Is Difficult, but Some Industry Exposure Exists GAO-06-1081, September 25, 2006
• Combating Terrorism: Determining and Reporting Federal Funding Data, GAO-06-161, January 17, 2006 [PDF 2.45MB]
• International Affairs: Information on U.S. Agencies' Efforts to Address Islamic Extremism, GAO-05-852, September 16, 2005
• Taser Weapons: Use of Tasers by Selected Law Enforcement Agencies. GAO-05-464, May 26, 2005.
• Gun Control: FBI Could Better Manage Firearm-Related Background Checks Involving Terrorist Watch List Records. GAO-05-127, January 19, 2005.
• FBI Transformation: Data Inconclusive on Effects of Shift to Counterterrorism-Related Priorities on Traditional Crime Enforcement. GAO-04-1036, August 31, 2004.
• Homeland Security: Observations on the National Strategies Related to Terrorism, by Norman J. Rabkin, managing director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, House Committee on Government Reform. GAO-04-1075T, September 22, 2004.
• FBI TRANSFORMATION Data Inconclusive on Effects of Shift to Counterterrorism-Related Priorities on Traditional Crime Enforcement (GAO-04-1036), August 2004 [PDF 577 Kb]
• Combating Terrorism: Federal Agencies Face Continuing Challenges in Addressing Terrorist Financing and Money Laundering, by Loren Yager, director, international affairs and trade, and Richard M. Stana, director, homeland security and justice, before the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control. (GAO-04-501T), March 4, 2004 [PDF 173 KB]
• Combating Terrorism: Evaluation of Selected Characteristics of National Strategies Related to Terrorism, by Randall A. Yim, managing director, homeland security and justice issues, before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, House Committee on Government Reform. (GAO-04-408T), February 3, 2004 [PDF 1.3 MB]
• Combating Terrorism: Interagency Framework and Agency Programs to Address Overseas Threat, May 23, 2003 (GAO-03-165) [PDF 6.32 Mb]
• COMBATTING TERRORISM: Observations on Natinoal Strategies Related to Terrorism, Statement of Raymon J. Decker, Director, Defense Capabilities and Management, March 3, 2003 (GAO-03-519T) [229 Kb]
• POTENTIAL TERRORIST ATTACKS: Additional Actions Needed to Better Prepare Critical Financial Market Participants, February 2003 (GAO-03-251) [5.46 Mb]
• POTENTIAL TERRORIST ATTACKS: Additional Actions Needed to Better Prepare Critical Financial Market Participants, February 2003 (GAO-03-414) [5.73 Mb]
• POTENTIAL TERRORIST ATTACKS: More Actions Needed to Better Prepare Critical Financial Markets Statement of Davi M. D'Agostino Director, Financial Markets and Community Investment, February 12, 2003 (GAO-03-468T) [417 Kb]
• COMBATING TERRORISM: Funding Data Reported to Congress Should Be Improved, November 2002 (GAO-03-170) [PDF 692 Kb]
• PUBLIC HEALTH: Maintaining an Adequate Blood Supply Is Key to Emergency Preparedness -- Statement of Janet Heinrich, Director, Health Care-Public Health Issues, September 10, 2002, (GAO-02-1095T) [PDF 95 Kb]
• COMBATING TERRORISM: Department of State Programs to Combat Terrorism Abroad, September 2002, (GAO-02-1021) [PDF 5.69 Mb]
• DIFFUSE SECURITY THREATS: USPS Air Filtration Systems Need More Testing and Cost Benefit Analysis before Implementation, August 2002 (GAO-02-838) [PDF 2.65 Mb]
• Federal Emergency Management Agency: Status of Achieving Key Outcomes and Addressing Major Management Challenges, (09-JUL-01, GAO-01-832). [PDF 256 Kb]
• COMBATING TERRORISM: Observations on Options to Improve the Federal Response -- Statement of Raymond J. Decker, Director, Defense Capabilities and Management, April 24, 2001 (GAO-01-660T) [PDF 130 Kb]
• COMBATING TERRORISM: Comments on H.R. 525 to Create a President's Council on Domestic Terrorism Preparedness -- Statement of Raymond J. Decker, Director, Defense Capabilities and Management, May 9, 2001 (GAO-01-555T) [PDF 117 Kb]
• Combating Terrorism: Accountability Over Medical Supplies Needs Further Improvement, (01-MAY-01, GAO-01-666T). -- Statement of Linda M. Calbom Director, Financial Management and Assurance, (01-MAY-01, GAO-01-666T). [PDF 150 Kb]
• COMBATING TERRORISM: FEMA Continues to Make Progress in Coordinating Preparedness and Response, March 2001, (GAO-01-15) [PDF 957 Kb]
• Combating Terrorism: Federal Response Teams Provide Varied Capabilities; Opportunities Remain to Improve Coordination, (Letter Report, 11/30/2000, GAO/GAO-01-14). [PDF 1.75 Mb]
• Combating Terrorism: Comments on Counterterrorism Leadership and National Strategy -- Statement for the Record Raymond J. Decker, Director Defense Capabilities and Management, (27-MAR-01, GAO-01-556T). [PDF 71 Kb]
• Combating Terrorism: Accountability Over Medical Supplies Needs Further Improvement, (30-MAR-01, GAO-01-463). [PDF 726 Kb]
• Combating Terrorism: Selected Challenges and Related Recommendations, (20-SEP-01, GAO-01-822). [PDF 9.52 Mb]
• Combating Terrorism: Comments on Bill H.R. 4210 to Manage Selected Counterterrorist Programs [T-NSIAD-00-172] 05/04/2000
• Combating Terrorism: Issues in Managing Counterterrorist Programs [T-NSIAD-00-145] 04/06/2000
• Combating Terrorism: FBI's Use of Federal Funds for Counterterrorism-Related Activities (Fiscal Years 1995-1998) (Letter Report, 11/20/98, GAO/GGD-99-7). [PDF Version]
• Combating Terrorism: Opportunities To Improve Domestic Preparedness Program Focus and Efficiency (Letter Report, 11/12/98, GAO/NSIAD-99-3). [PDF Version]
• Combating Terrorism: Observations on the Nunn-Lugar-Domenici Domestic Preparedness Program. T-NSIAD-99-16. 14 pp. plus 3 appendices (3 pp.) October 2, 1998. [PDF Version]
• Combating Terrorism: Observations on Crosscutting Issues, by Richard Davis, Director of National Security Analysis Issues, before the Subcommittee on National Security, International Affairs and Criminal Justice, House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. GAO/T-NSIAD-98-164, Apr. 23, 1998. [PDF Version]
• Combating Terrorism: Threat and Risk Assessments Can Help Prioritize and Target Program Investments GAO/NSIAD-98-74, Apr. 9, 1998. [PDF Version]
• Combating Terrorism: Spending on Governmentwide Programs Requires Better Management and Coordination. NSIAD-98-39. 23 pp. plus 6 appendices (17 pp.) December 1, 1997. [PDF Version]
• Combating Terrorism: Federal Agencies' Efforts to Implement National Policy and Strategy. NSIAD-97-254. 74 pp. plus 13 appendices (38 pp.) September 26, 1997. [PDF Version]