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Dept. of Homeland Security

• Department of Homeland Security: Continued Leadership Is Critical to Addressing a Range of Management Challenges, Statement of Gene L Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States, GAO-19-544T, May 1, 2019
• Priority Open Recommendations: Department of Homeland Security, GAO-19-360SP, April 19, 2019
• Important Progress Made, but More Work Needed to Strengthen DHS Management, Statement of Christopher P Currie, Director, Homeland Security and Justice, GAO-19-475T, April 3, 2019
• Homeland Security: Research & Development Coordination Has Improved, but Additional Actions Needed to Track and Evaluate Projects, GAO-19-210, March 21, 2019
• Department of Homeland Security: Review of the Fiscal Year 2017 Entry/Exit Overstay Report, GAO-19-298R, February 22, 2019
• Federal Protective Service: DHS Should Take Additional Steps to Evaluate Organizational Placement, GAO-19-122, January 8, 2019
• Homeland Security: Clearer Roles and Responsibilities for the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans and Workforce Planning Would Enhance Its Effectiveness, GAO-18-590, September 19, 2018
• Department of Homeland Security: Components Could Improve Monitoring of the Employee Misconduct Process [Reissued with revisions on Sep. 4, 2018.], GAO-18-405, July 31, 2018
• DHS Acquisitions: Additional Practices Could Help Components Better Develop Operational Requirements, GAO-18-550, August 8, 2018
• Homeland Security Acquisitions: Leveraging Programs' Results Could Further DHS's Progress to Improve Portfolio Management, GAO-18-339SP, May 17, 2018
• DHS Program Costs: Reporting Program-Level Operations and Support Costs to Congress Would Improve Oversight, GAO-18-344, April 25, 2018
• Federal Real Property: DHS and GSA Have Not Implemented Recommendations to Strengthen the Management of DHS Headquarters Consolidation, Statement of Christopher Currie, Director, Homeland Security and Justice, GAO-18-484T, April 12, 2018
• Government Procurement: Effect of Restriction on DHS's Purchasing of Foreign Textiles Is Limited, GAO-18-116, November 21, 2017
• DHS Financial Management: Improved Use of Best Practices Could Help Manage System Modernization Project Risks, GAO-17-803T, September 26, 2017
• DHS Financial Management: Better Use of Best Practices Could Help Manage System Modernization Project Risks, GAO-17-799, September 26, 2017
• Homeland Security Acquisitions: Identifying All Non-Major Acquisitions Would Advance Ongoing Efforts to Improve Management, GAO-17-396, April 13
• Homeland Security Acquisitions: Earlier Requirements Definition and Clear Documentation of Key Decisions Could Facilitate Ongoing Progress, GAO-17-346SP, April 6, 2017
• Department of Homeland Security: Important Progress Made, but More Work Remains to Strengthen Management Functions, GAO-17-409T, February 16, 2017
• Homeland Security Acquisitions: Joint Requirements Council's Initial Approach Is Generally Sound and It Is Developing a Process to Inform Investment Priorities, GAO-17-171, October 24, 2016
• DHS Management: Enhanced Oversight Could Better Ensure Programs Receiving Fees and Other Collections Use Funds Efficiently, GAO-16-443, July 21, 2016
• Quadrennial Homeland Security Review: Improved Risk Analysis and Stakeholder Consultations Could Enhance Future Reviews, GAO-16-371, April 15, 2016
• Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made, but Work Remains in Strengthening Acquisition and Other Management Functions, GAO-16-507T, March 16, 2016
• Homeland Security Acquisitions: DHS Has Strengthened Management, but Execution and Affordability Concerns Endure, GAO-16-338SP, March 31, 2016
• Administrative Leave: Evaluation of DHS's New Policy Can Help Identify Progress toward Reducing Leave Use, GAO-16-342, March 23, 2016
• Homeland Security: FPS and GSA Should Strengthen Collaboration to Enhance Facility Security. GAO-16-135, December 16, 2016
• DHS IT Contracting: Steps Taken to Enhance EAGLE II Small Business Opportunities, but Better Assessment Data Needed, GAO-15-551, June 24, 2015
• Homeland Security Acquisitions: Addressing Gaps in Oversight and Information is Key to Improving Program Outcomes, by Michele Mackin, director, acquisition and sourcing management, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency, House Committee on Homeland Security, GAO-15-541T, April 22, 2015
• Homeland Security Acquisitions: Major Program Assessments Reveal Actions Needed to Improve Accountability, GAO-15-171SP, April 22, 2015
• Homeland Security Acquisitions: DHS Should Better Define Oversight Roles and Improve Program Reporting to Congress, GAO-15-292, March 12
• Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made, but More Work Remains in Strengthening Management Functions, by Rebecca Gambler, director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency, House Committee on Homeland Security, GAO-15-388T, February 26, 2015
• Department of Homeland Security: Continued Action Needed to Strengthen Management of Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime, GAO-15-95, December 17, 2014
• Freedom of Information Act: DHS Should Take Steps to Improve Cost Reporting and Eliminate Duplicate Processing, GAO-15-82, November 19, 2014
• DHS Financial Management: Continued Effort Needed to Address Internal Control and System Challenges, by Asif A. Khan, director, financial management and assurance, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency, House Committee on Homeland Security, GAO-14-106T, November 15, 2013
• DHS Financial Management: Additional Efforts Needed to Resolve Deficiencies in Internal Controls and Financial Management Systems, GAO-13-561, September 30, 2013
• Department of Homeland Security: Opportunities Exist to Enhance Visibility over Collaborative Field Mechanisms, GAO-13-734, September 27, 2013
• Department of Homeland Security: Opportunities Exist to Better Evaluate and Coordinate Border and Maritime Research and Development, GAO-13-732, September 25, 2013
• Homeland Security: Observations on DHS's Oversight of Major Acquisitions and Efforts to Match Resources to Needs, by Michele Mackin, director, acquisition and sourcing management, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency, House Committee on Homeland Security GAO-13-846T, September 19, 2013
• DHS Recruiting and Hiring: DHS Is Generally Filling Mission-Critical Positions, but Could Better Track Costs of Coordinated Recruiting Efforts, GAO-13-742, September 17, 2013
• Department of Homeland Security: Oversight and Coordination of Research and Development Efforts Could Be Strengthened, by Dave C. Maurer, director, homeland security and justice, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, GAO-13-766T, July 17, 2013
• Department of Homeland Security: Opportunities Exist to Strengthen Efficiency and Effectiveness, Achieve Cost Savings, and Improve Management Functions, by Cathleen A. Berrick, managing director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency, House Committee on Homeland Security, GAO-13-547T, April 26, 2013
• High-Risk Series: Government-wide 2013 Update and Progress Made by the Department of Homeland Security, by Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller eneral of the United States, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, GAO-13-444T, March 21, 2013
• Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made and Work Remaining after Nearly 10 Years in Operation, by Cathleen A. Berrick, managing director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency, House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-13-370T, February 15, 2013
• DHS Strategic Workforce Planning: Oversight of Departmentwide Efforts Should Be Strengthened, GAO-13-65, December 3, 2012
• Department of Homeland Security: Taking Further Action to Better Determine Causes of Morale Problems Would Assist in Targeting Action Plans, GAO-12-940, September 28, 2012
• Department of Homeland Security: Efforts to Assess Realignment of Its Field Office Structure, GAO-12-185R, September 28, 2012
• Homeland Security: DHS Requires More Disciplined Investment Management to Help Meet Mission Needs, by John Hutton, director, acquisition and sourcing management, before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management, House Committee on Homeland Security, GAO-12-1029T, September 21, 2012
• Department of Homeland Security: Continued Progress Made Improving and Integrating Management Areas, but More Work Remains, by David C. Maurer, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the House Committee on Homeland Security, GAO-12-1041T, September 20, 2012
• Homeland Security: DHS Requires More Disciplined Investment Management to Help Meet Mission Needs, GAO-12-833, September 18, 2012
• Department of Homeland Security: Oversight and Coordination of Research and Development Should Be Strengthened, GAO-12-837, September 12, 2012
• Homeland Security: DHS Has Enhanced Procurement Oversight Efforts, but Needs to Update Guidance, GAO-12-947, September 10, 2012
• Homeland Security: Civil Air Patrol Involved in Certain Missions, but DHS Should Assess the Benefits of Further Involvement, GAO-13-56, November 1, 2012
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Use in the National Airspace System and the Role of the Department of Homeland Security, by Gerald L. Dillingham, director, physical infrastructure issues, before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management, House Committee on Homeland Security, GAO-12-889T, July 19, 2012
• Department Of Homeland Security: Further Action Needed to Improve Management of Special Acquisition Authority, GAO-12-557, May 8, 2012
• Homeland Security: DHS Needs Better Project Information and Coordination among Four Overlapping Grant Programs, GAO-12-303, February 28, 2012
• Department of Homeland Security: Actions Needed to Reduce Overlap and Potential Unnecessary Duplication, Achieve Cost Savings, and Strengthen Mission Functions, by Cathleen A. Berrick, managing director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management, House Committee on Homeland Security, GAO-12-464T, March 8, 2012
• Department of Homeland Security: Continued Progress Made Improving and Integrating Management Areas, but More Work Remains, by David C. Maurer, Director, Homeland Security and Justice Issues, before the House Committee on Homeland Security: Oversight, Investigations, and Management Subcommittee, GAO-12-365T, March 1, 2012
• DHS Human Capital: Senior Leadership Vacancy Rates Generally Declined, but Components' Rates Varied, GAO-12-264, February 10, 2012
• Department of Homeland Security: Additional Actions Needed to Strengthen Strategic Planning and Management Functions, by David Maurer, Director, Homeland Security and Justice Issues, before House Committee on Homeland Security: Oversight, Investigations, And Management Subcommittee, GAO-12-382T, February 3, 2012
• Homeland Defense: Continued Actions Needed to Improve Management of Air Sovereignty Alert Operations, GAO-12-311, January 31, 2012
• Transportation Security Infrastructure Modernization May Enhance DHS Screening Capabilities, but It Is Too Early to Assess Results, GAO-12-192R, December 8, 2011
• DHS Research and Development: Science and Technology Directorate's Test and Evaluation and Reorganization Efforts, by Dave C. Maurer, director, Homeland Security and Justice, before the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies, House Committee on Homeland Security, GAO-12-239T, November 17, 2011
• Neutron Detectors: Alternatives To Using Helium-3 GAO-11-753, September 29, 2011
• Quadrennial Homeland Security Review: Enhanced Stakeholder Consultation and Use of Risk Information Could Strengthen Future Reviews. GAO-11-873, September 15, 2011
• Homeland Security: DHS and TSA Acquisition and Development of New Technologies, by Stephen Lord, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the Subcommittee on Transportation Security, House Homeland Security Committee. GAO-11-957T, September 22, 2011
• Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made and Work Remaining in Implementing Homeland Security Missions 10 Years after 9/11, by Gene L. Dodaro, comptroller general of the United States, before the House Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, GAO-11-940T, September 8, 2011
• Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made and Work Remaining in Implementing Homeland Security Missions 10 Years after 9/11. GAO-11-881, September 7, 2011
• Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made and Work Remaining in Implementing Homeland Security Missions 10 Years after 9/11, by Gene L. Dodaro, comptroller general of the United States, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, GAO-11-919T, September 7, 2011
• Federal Bureau of Investigation: Actions Taken To Address Most Procurement Recommendations. GAO-11-794, September 6, 2011
• Homeland Security: DHS Could Strengthen Acquisitions and Development of New Technologies, GAO-11-829T, Jul 15, 2011
• DHS Science and Technology: Additional Steps Needed to Ensure Test and Evaluation Requirements Are Met, GAO-11-596, Jun 15, 2011
• Homeland Security: Protecting Federal Facilities Remains a Challenge for the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Protective Service, GAO-11-813T, Jul 13, 2011
• Homeland Security: Improvements in Managing Research and Development Could Help Reduce Inefficiencies and Costs, GAO-11-464T, Mar 15, 2011
• Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made in Implementation and Transformation of Management Functions, but More Work Remains, GAO-10-911T, Sep 30, 2010
• Supply Chain Security: DHS Should Test and Evaluate Container Security Technologies Consistent with All Identified Operational Scenarios to Ensure the Technologies Will Function as Intended, GAO-10-887, Sep 29, 2010
• Information Sharing: DHS Could Better Define How It Plans to Meet Its State and Local Mission and Improve Performance Accountability, GAO-11-223, Dec 16, 2010
• Quadrennial Homeland Security Review: 2010 Reports Addressed Many Required Elements, but Budget Planning Not Yet Completed, GAO-11-153R, Dec 16, 2010
• Department of Homeland Security: DHS Needs to Comprehensively Assess Its Foreign Language Needs and Capabilities and Identify Shortfalls, GAO-10-714, Jun 22, 2010
• Department of Homeland Security: Assessments of Selected Complex Acquisitions, GAO-10-588SP, Jun 30, 2010
• Homeland Security: Preliminary Observations on the Federal Protective Service's Workforce Analysis and Planning Efforts, GAO-10-802R, Jun 14, 2010
• Department of Homeland Security: A Comprehensive Strategy Is Still Needed to Achieve Management Integration Departmentwide, GAO-10-318T, Dec 15, 2009
• Department of Homeland Security: Actions Taken Toward Management Integration, but a Comprehensive Strategy Is Still Needed, GAO-10-131, Nov 20, 2009
• Homeland Security: DHS's Progress and Challenges in Key Areas of Maritime, Aviation, and Cybersecurity, GAO-10-106, Dec 2, 2009
• Financial Management Systems: DHS Faces Challenges to Successfully Consolidate Its Existing Disparate Systems, GAO-10-210T, Oct 29, 2009
• Homeland Security: Federal Protective Service Should Improve Human Capital Planning and Better Communicate with Tenants, GAO-09-749, Jul 30, 2009
• Freedom of Information Act: DHS Has Taken Steps to Enhance Its Program, but Opportunities Exist to Improve Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness, GAO-09-260, Mar 20, 2009
• Homeland Security Grant Program Risk-Based Distribution Methods: Presentation to Congressional Committees - November 14, 2008 and December 15, 2008, GAO-09-168R, Dec 23, 2008
• Department of Homeland Security: Billions Invested in Major Programs Lack Appropriate Oversight, GAO-09-29, Nov 18, 2008
• Department of Homeland Security: A Strategic Approach Is Needed to Better Ensure the Acquisition Workforce Can Meet Mission Needs, GAO-09-30, Nov 19, 2008
• Department of Homeland Security: Improvements Could Further Enhance Ability to Acquire Innovative Technologies Using Other Transaction Authority, GAO-08-1088, Sep 23, 2008
• Department of Homeland Security: Progress and Continuing Concerns with Acquisition Management, GAO-08-1164T, Sep 17, 2008
• Homeland Security: DHS Risk-Based Grant Methodology Is Reasonable, But Current Version's Measure of Vulnerability is Limited, GAO-08-852, Jun 27, 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 Assessment Needed to Improve Outcomes for Complex Service Acquisitions, GAO-08-263, Apr 22, 2008
• Department of Homeland Security: Better Planning and Oversight Needed to Improve Complex Service Acquisition Outcomes, GAO-08-765T, May 8, 2008
• Homeland Security: Federal Efforts Are Helping to Address Some Challenges Faced by State and Local Fusion Centers, GAO-08-636T, Apr 17, 2008
• Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made in Implementation of Management Functions, but More Work Remains, GAO-08-646T, Apr 9, 2008
• 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]