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Information Technology

• Information Technology: Implementation of Recommendations Is Needed to Strengthen Acquisitions, Operations, and Cybersecurity, Statement of Carol C Harris, Director, Information Technology, GAO-19-275T, December 12, 2018
• U.S. Secret Service: Action Needed to Address Gaps in IT Workforce Planning and Management Practices, GAO-19-60, November 15, 2018
• Homeland Security: Progress Made to Implement IT Reform, but Additional Chief Information Officer Involvement Needed, GAO-17-284, May 18, 2017
• Information Technology: FEMA Needs to Address Management Weaknesses to Improve Its Systems, GAO-16-306, April 5, 2016
• Homeland Security: Oversight of Neglected Human Resources Information Technology Investment Is Needed, GAO-16-253, February 11, 2016
• Information Technology: DHS Needs to Enhance Management of Major Investments, by David A. Powner, director, information technology management issues, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency, House Committee on Homeland Security, GAO-13-478T, March 19, 2013
• Information Technology: DHS Needs to Enhance Management of Cost and Schedule for Major Investments, GAO-12-904, September 26, 2012
• Information Technology: DHS Needs to Further Define and Implement Its New Governance Process, GAO-12-818, July 25, 2012
• Information Technology: DHS Needs to Improve Its Independent Acquisition Reviews, GAO-11-581, Jul 28, 2011
• Homeland Security: Despite Progress, DHS Continues to Be Challenged in Managing Its Multi-Billion Dollar Annual Investment in Large-Scale Information Technology Systems, GAO-09-1002T, Sep 15, 2009
• Information Technology: Management Improvements Needed on the Department of Homeland Security's Next Generation Information Sharing System, GAO-09-40, Oct 8, 2008
• Information Technology: FBI Is Implementing Key Acquisition Methods on Its New Case Management System, but Related Agencywide Guidance Needs to Be Improved, GAO-08-1014, Sep 23, 2008
• Information Security: TVA Needs to Enhance Security of Critical Infrastructure Control Systems and Networks GAO-08-775T May 21, 2008
• Information Security: TVA Needs to Address Weaknesses in Control Systems and Networks GAO-08-526 May 21, 2008
• Information Technology: Homeland Security Information Network Needs to Be Better Coordinated with Key State and Local Initiatives GAO-07-822T, May 10, 2007
• Information Technology: DHS Needs to Fully Define and Implement Policies and Procedures for Effectively Managing Investments GAO-07-424, April 27, 2007
• Information Technology: Immigration and Customs Enforcement Needs to Fully Address Significant Infrastructure Modernization Program Management Weaknesses GAO-07-565, April 27, 2007
• Information Technology: Numerous Federal Networks Used to Support Homeland Security Need to Be Better Coordinated with Key State and Local Information-Sharing Initiatives GAO-07-455, April 16, 2007
• Information Technology: FBI Has Largely Staffed Key Modernization Program, but Strategic Approach to Managing Program's Human Capital Is Needed GAO-07-19, October 16, 2006
• Information Technology: Immigration and Customs Enforcement Is Beginning to Address Infrastructure Modernization Program Weaknesses but Key Improvements Still Needed GAO-06-823, July 27, 2006
• Information Technology: Customs' Automated Commercial Environment Program Progressing, but Need for Management Improvements Continues. GAO-05-267, March 14, 2005.
• HOMELAND SECURITY Some Progress Made, but Many Challenges Remain on U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology Program GAO-05-202, February 2005 [PDF 1.9 Mb]
• Transportation Security R&D: TSA and DHS Are Researching and Developing Technologies, but Need to Improve R&D Management. GAO-04-890, September 30, 2004.
• Information Technology: Major Federal Networks That Support Homeland Security Functions. GAO-04-375, September 17, 2004.
• Department of Homeland Security: Formidable Information and Technology Management Challenge Requires Institutional Approach. GAO-04-702, August 27, 2004.
• HOMELAND SECURITY Communication Protocols and Risk Communication Principles Can Assist in Refining the Advisory System (GAO-04-682), June 2004 [PDF 1.7 Mb]
• HOMELAND SECURITY Performance of Information System to Monitor Foreign Students and Exchange Visitors Has Improved, but Issues Remain (GAO-04-690), June 2004 [PDF 1.2 Mb]
• HOMELAND SECURITY Risk Communication Principles May Assist in Refinement of the Homeland Security Advisory System (GAO-04-538T), March 15, 2004 [PDF 188 Kb]
• Information Technology: OMB and Department of Homeland Security Investment Reviews. (GAO-04-323), February 10, 2004 [PDF 459 KB]
• Homeland Security: Information Sharing Responsibilities, Challenges, and Key Management Issues, by Robert F. Dacey, before a joint hearing of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Science, and Research and Development and the Subcommittee on Infrastructure and Border Security, House Select Committee on Homeland Security, (GAO-03-1165T), September 17, 2003 [PDF 442 Kb]
• Social Security Numbers: Improved SSN Verification and Exchange of States' Driver Records Would Enhance Identity Verification, (GAO-03-920), September 15, 2003 [PDF 951 Kb]
• Information Security: Effective Patch Management Is Critical to Mitigating Software Vulnerabilities, by Robert F. Dacey, director, information security, before the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations, and the Census, House Committee on Government Reform, (GAO-03-1138T), September 10, 2003 [PDF 359 Kb]
• Information Security: Challenges in Using Biometrics, by Keith A. Rhodes, chief technologist, before the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations, and the Census, House Committee on Government Reform, (GAO-03-1137T), September 9, 2003 [PDF 796 Kb]
• Video Surveillance: Information on Law Enforcement's Use of Closed-Circuit Television to Monitor Selected Federal Property in Washington, D.C., June 27, 2003, (GAO-03-748) [PDF 8.88 Mb]
• Information Technology: Terrorist Watch Lists Should Be Consolidated to Promote Better Integration and Sharing, April 15, 2003 (GAO-03-322) [PDF 1.31 Mb]
• Homeland Security: Information Technology Funding and Associated Management Issues, December 13 2002 (GAO-03-250) [PDF 310 Kb]
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Justice Plans to Improve Oversight of Agency Projects, November 2002 (GAO-03-135) [PDF 540 Kb]
• IRS and Terrorist-Related Information Sharing, October 21, 2002, (GAO-03-50R) [PDF 62 Kb]
• HOMELAND SECURITY: OMB's Temporary Cessation of Information Technology Funding for New Investments -- Statement of Joel C. Willemssen, Managing Director, Information Technology Issues, October 1, 2002, (GAO-03-186T) [PDF 1.54 Mb]
• National Preparedness: Technology and Information Sharing Challenges, August 30, 2002, (GAO-02-1048R) [PDF 107 Kb]
• NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS: Integrating New and Existing Technology and Information Sharing into an Effective Homeland Security Strategy -- Statement of Randall A. Yim, Managing Director, National Preparedness, June 7, 2002 (GAO-02-811T) [PDF 1.07 Mb]