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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
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GAO Reports and Testimony
REPORTS
Border Security: Partnership Agreements and Enhanced Oversight Could Strengthen Coordination of Efforts on Indian Reservations. GAO-13-352, April 5. Highlights
Critical Infrastructure Protection: DHS Efforts to Assess Chemical Security Risk and Gather Feedback on Facility Outreach Can Be Strengthened. GAO-13-353, April 5. Highlights
Emergency Preparedness: NRC Needs to Better Understand Likely Public Response to Radiological Incidents at Nuclear Power Plants. GAO-13-243, March 11. Highlights
Communications Network Security: Outcome-Based Measures Would Assist DHS in Assessing Effectiveness of Cybersecurity Efforts. GAO-13-275, April 3. Highlights
REISSUED REPORT
Information Sharing: Additional Actions Could Help Ensure That Efforts to Share Terrorism-Related Suspicious Activity Reports Are Effective [Reissued on March 26, 2013], GAO-13-233, March 13
This report was revised on March 26, 2013, to correct dates on pages 19 an 51 and to correct an error on page 53.
The errors on pages 19 and 51 were typographical errors that incorrectly listed a year as 2012 instead of 2013. The error on page 53 was identified during referencing, but the change was not incorporated into the final draft.
CORRESPONDENCE
High-Containment Laboratories: Assessment of the Nation's Need Is Missing, GAO-13-466R, February 25
LETTER REPORT
Critical Infrastructure Protection: DHS List of Priority Assets Needs to Be Validated and Reported to Congress, GAO-13-296, March 25
LETTER REPORT
National Preparedness: Improvements Needed for Measuring Awardee Performance in Meeting Medical and Public Health Preparedness Goals, GAO-13-278, March 22
REPORT
National Preparedness: Improvements Needed for Measuring Awardee Performance in Meeting Medical and Public Health Preparedness Goals. GAO-13-278, March 22. Highlights
TESTIMONY
High-Risk Series: Government-wide 2013 Update and Progress Made by the Department of Homeland Security, GAO-13-444T, March 21
TESTIMONY
Information Technology: DHS Needs to Enhance Management of Major Investments, GAO-13-478T, March 19
National Preparedness: FEMA Has Made Progress in Improving Grant Management and Assessing Capabilities, but Challenges Remain, GAO-13-456T, March 19
TESTIMONY
National Preparedness: FEMA Has Made Progress in Improving Grant Management and Assessing Capabilities, but Challenges Remain, by David C. Maurer, director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications, House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-13-456T, March 19.
TESTIMONY
Border Security: DHS's Progress and Challenges in Securing U.S. Borders, GAO-13-414T, March 14
Critical Infrastructure Protection: Preliminary Observations on DHS Efforts to Assess Chemical Security Risk and Gather Feedback on Facility Outreach, GAO-13-412T, March 14
TESTIMONY
Cybersecurity: A Better Defined and Implemented National Strategy Is Needed to Address Persistent Challenges, GAO-13-462T, March 7
TESTIMONY
Border Patrol: Goals and Measures Not Yet in Place to Inform Border Security Status and Resource Needs, GAO-13-33OT, February 26
LETTER REPORT
Southwest Border Security: Data Are Limited and Concerns Vary about Spillover Crime along the Southwest Border, GAO-13-175, February 26
TESTIMONY
Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made and Work Remaining after Nearly 10 Years in Operation, GAO-13-370T, February 15
Testimony
Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Continued Coordination, Operational Data, and Performance Standards Needed to Guide Research and Development. GAO-13-346T, February 15
REPORT
Cybersecurity: National Strategy, Roles, and Responsibilities Need to Be Better Defined and More Effectively Implemented. GAO-13-187, February 14
REPORT
TSA Explosives Detection Canine Program: Actions Needed to Analyze Data and Ensure Canine Teams Are Effectively Utilized. GAO-13-239, January 31
LETTER REPORT
Information Security: Federal Communications Commission Needs to Strengthen Controls over Enhanced Secured Network Project, GAO-13-155, January 25
REPORT
Facility Security: Greater Outreach by DHS on Standards and Management Practices Could Benefit Federal Agencies. GAO-13-222, January 24.
Related Product
Facility Security: Results of GAO's Survey on the Physical Security of Federal Facilities (GAO-13-223SP, January 2013), an E-supplement to GAO-13-222. GAO-13-223SP, January 24.
REPORT
Passenger Rail Security: Consistent Incident Reporting and Analysis Needed to Achieve Program Objectives. GAO-13-20, December 19
LETTER REPORT
Border Patrol: Key Elements of New Strategic Plan Not Yet in Place to Inform Border Security Status and Resource Needs, GAO-13-25, December 10
LETTER REPORT
Border Security: Additional Actions Needed to Strengthen CBP Efforts to Mitigate Risk of Employee Corruption and Misconduct. GAO-13-59, December 4
REPORT
DHS Strategic Workforce Planning: Oversight of Departmentwide Efforts Should Be Strengthened. GAO-13-65, December 3.
TESTIMONY
Air Passenger Screening: Transportation Security Administration Needs to Improve Complaint Processes, by Stephen M. Lord, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the Subcommittee on Aviation, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. GAO-13-186T, November 29.
REPORT
Air Passenger Screening: Transportation Security Administration Could Improve Complaint Processes. GAO-13-43, November 15.
REPORT
Homeland Security: Civil Air Patrol Involved in Certain Missions, but DHS Should Assess the Benefits of Further Involvement. GAO-13-56, November 1.
LETTER REPORT
Supply Chain Security: CBP Needs to Conduct Regular Assessments of Its Cargo Targeting System, GAO-13-9, October 25
REPORT
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.
REPORT
Homeland Security: Agriculture Inspection Program Has Made Some Improvements, but Management Challenges Persist. GAO-12-885, September 27.
Related Product
Homeland Security: Survey of DHS Agriculture Specialists (GAO-12-884SP, September 2012), an E-supplement to GAO-12-885
REPORT
Information Technology: DHS Needs to Enhance Management of Cost and Schedule for Major Investments. GAO-12-904, September 26.
LETTER REPORT
Driver's License Security: Federal Leadership Needed to Address Remaining Vulnerabilities, GAO-12-893, September 20
TESTIMONY
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.
REPORT
Driver's License Security: Federal Leadership Needed to Address Remaining Vulnerabilities. GAO-12-893, September 21.
TESTIMONIES
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
Critical Infrastructure Protection: Summary of DHS Actions to Better Manage Its Chemical Security Program, by Stephen L. Caldwell, director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, House Committee on Appropriations. GAO-12-1044T, September 20
Coast Guard: Mission Performance Challenged by the Declining Condition and Rising Costs of its Legacy Vessel Fleet, by Stephen L. Caldwell, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. GAO-12-934T, September 20.LETTER REPORT: Homeland Security: DHS Requires More Disciplined Investment Management to Help Meet Mission Needs, GAO-12-833, September 17
LETTER REPORT
Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Measuring Progress and Addressing Potential Privacy Concerns Would Facilitate Integration into the National Airspace System, GAO-12-981, September 13
TESTIMONY
Biosurveillance: Observations on BioWatch Generation-3 and Other Federal Efforts, by William O. Jenkins, Jr., director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittees on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications and Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies, House Homeland Security Committee. GAO-12-994T, September 13.
REPORT
Biosurveillance: DHS Should Reevaluate Mission Need and Alternatives before Proceeding with BioWatch Generation-3 Acquisition. GAO-12-810, September 10.
REPORT
Federal Disaster Assistance: Improved Criteria Needed to Assess a Jurisdiction's Capability to Respond and Recover on Its Own. GAO-12-838, September 12.
REPORT
Department of Homeland Security: Oversight and Coordination of Research and Development Should Be Strengthened. GAO-12-837, September 12.
TESTIMONY
Critical Infrastructute Protection: DHS Is Taking Action to Better Manage Its Chemical Security Program, but It Is Too Early to Assess Results, GAO-12-567T, September 10
TESTIMONY
Maritime Security: Progress and Challenges 10 Years after the Maritime Transportation Security Act, GAO-12-1009T, September 10
TESTIMONY
Aviation Security: 9/11 Anniversary Observations on TSA's Progress and Challenges in Strengthening Aviation Security, GAO-12-1024T, September 10
REPORT
Homeland Security: DHS Has Enhanced Procurement Oversight Efforts, but Needs to Update Guidance. GAO-12-947, September 10.
REPORT
Border Security: State Could Enhance Visa Fraud Prevention by Strategically Using Resources and Training. GAO-12-888, September 10.
REPORT
Federal Protective Service: Actions Needed to Assess Risk and Better Manage Contract Guards at Federal Facilities. GAO-12-739, August 10.
LETTER REPORT
Anticipating and Meeting Accountability Challenges in a Dynamic Environment. GAO-12-988CG, Aug 4, 2012
REPORT
Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices: Multiple DOD Organizations are Developing Numerous Initiatives. GAO-12-861R, August 1.
LETTER REPORT
Anthrax: DHS Faces Challenges in Validating Methods for Sample Collection and Analysis, GAO-12-488, July 31
TESTIMONY
Privacy: Federal Law Should Be Updated to Address Changing Technology Landscape. GAO-12-961T, July 31.
LETTER REPORT
Coast Guard: Legacy Vessels' Declining Conditions Reinforce Need for More Realistic Operational Targets. GAO-12-741, July 31.
REPORT
Influenza Pandemic Agencies Report Progress in Plans to Protect Federal Workers but Oversight Could Be Improved. GAO-12-748, July 25.
TESTIMONIES
Critical Infrastructure Protection: DHS Is Taking Action to Better Manage Its Chemical Security Program, but It Is Too Early to Assess Results, by Stephen L. Caldwell, director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, House Committee on Appropriations. GAO-12-515T, July 26.
Combating Nuclear Smuggling: DHS has Developed Plans for Its Global Nuclear Detection Architecture, but Challenges Remain in Deploying Equipment, by David C. Maurer, director, homeland security and justice, and Gene Aloise, director, natural resources and environment, before the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies, House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-12-941T, July 26.
Critical Infrastructure Protection. DHS Is Taking Action to Better Manage Its Chemical Security Program, but It Is Too Early to Assess Results, GAO-12-515T, July 26.
Grants Management: Improving the Timeliness of Grant Closeouts by Federal Agencies and Other Grants Management Challenges, by Stanley J. Czerwinski, director, strategic issues, before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-12-704T, July 25.
Federal Protective Service: Preliminary Results on Efforts to Assess Facility Risks and Oversee Contract Guards, by Mark L. Goldstein, director, physical infrastructure, before the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies, House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-12-943T, July 24.
Student and Exchange Visitor Program: DHS Needs to Take Actions to Strengthen Monitoring of Schools, by Rebecca Gambler, acting director, homeland security and justice, before the Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and Border Security, Senate Committee on the Judiciary. GAO-12-895T, July 24.
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.
General Aviation Security: TSA's Process for Ensuring Foreign Flight Students Do Not Pose a Security Risk Has Weaknesses, by Stephen M. Lord, director, homeland security and justice issues, before the Subcommittee on Transportation Security, House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-12-900T, July 18
REPORT
General Aviation Security: Weaknesses Exist in TSA's Process for Ensuring Foreign Flight Students Do Not Pose a Security Threat. GAO-12-875, July 18.
REPORT
Student and Exchange Visitor Program: DHS Needs to Assess Risks and Strengthen Oversight Functions. GAO-12-572, June 18.
TESTIMONY
Cybersecurity: Challenges in Securing the Electricity Grid, by Gregory C. Wilshusen, director, information security issues, before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. GAO-12-926T, July 17.
LETTER REPORT
Secure Communities: Criminal Alien Removals Increased, but Technology Planning Improvements Needed. GAO-12-708, July 13.
REPORT
Security Clearances: Agencies Need Clearly Defined Policy for Determining Civilian Position Requirements. GAO-12-800, July 12, 2012.
TESTIMONY
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.
LETTER REPORT
Anthrax: DHS Faces Challenges in Validating Methods for Sample Collection and Analysis, GAO-12-488, July 3
TESTIMONY
Information Security: Cyber Threats Facilitate Ability to Commit Economic Espionage, GAO-12-876T, June 28, 2012.
TESTIMONY
Modernizing the Nuclear Security Enterprise: Observations on the Organization and Management of the National Nuclear Security Administration, GAO-12-867T, June 27, 2012.
REPORT
Intelligence Community Personnel: Strategic Approach and Training Requirements Needed to Guide Joint Duty Program. GAO-12-679, June 20, 2012.
TESTIMONY
Aviation Security: Status of TSA's Acquisition of Technology for Screening Passenger Identification and Boarding Passes. GAO-12-826T, June 19, 2012.
REPORT
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.
REPORT
Observations on the Coast Guard's and the Department of Homeland Security's Fleet Studies. GAO-12-751R, May 31, 2012.
REPORT
Disaster Assistance Workforce: FEMA Could Enhance Human Capital Management and Training. GAO-12-538, May 25, 2012.
REPORT
Combating Terrorism: State Should Enhance Its Performance Measures for Assessing Efforts in Pakistan to Counter Improvised Explosive Devices. GAO-12-614, May 15, 2012.
REPORT
Aviation Security: Actions Needed to Address Challenges and Potential Vulnerabilities Related to Securing Inbound Air Cargo. GAO-12-632, May 10, 2012.
REPORT
Department of Homeland Security: Further Action Needed to Improve Management of Special Acquisition Authority. GAO-12-557, May 8, 2012.
TESTIMONY
Border Patrol Security: Progress and Challenges in Implementation and Assessment Efforts, by Rebecca Gambler, Acting Director, Homeland Security and Justice Issues, before the Subcommittee on Border And Maritime Security, House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-12-688T, May 8, 2012.
TESTIMONY
Cybersecurity: Threats Impacting the Nation. GAO-12-666T, April 24, 2012.
REPORT
Border Security: Opportunities Exist to Ensure More Effective Use of DHS's Air and Marine Assets. GAO-12-518, March 30, 2012.
CRS Reports