GAO Reports and Testimonies Related to Disaster Preparedness, Response and Reconstruction

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Charities
Coast Guard & Seaports
Energy Supply
Environment & Natural Resources
Flood Control
Infrastructure

Insurance
Military's Role, Including National Guard & Reserves
Preparedness
Public Health
Response
Recovery

CHARITIES

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Coordination between FEMA and the Red Cross Should Be Improved for the 2006 Hurricane Season: GAO-06-712, June 8, 2006; Abstract Highlights-Full Document (PDF) Full Document (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Provision of Charitable Assistance: GAO-06-297T, December 13, 2005; Abstract Highlights-Full Document (PDF) Full Document (PDF, 38 pages)
September 11: More Effective Collaboration Could Enhance Charitable Organizations' Contributions to Disasters: GAO-03-259, December 19, 2002; Abstract Highlights-Full Document (PDF) Full Document (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text

COAST GUARD & SEAPORTS

Coast Guard: Observations on the Preparation, Response, and Recovery Missions Related to Hurricane Katrina: GAO-06-903 July 31, 2006; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text
Coast Guard: Preliminary Observations on the Condition of Deepwater Legacy Assets and Acquisition Management Challenges: GAO-05-651T June 21, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text
Homeland Security: Process for Reporting Lessons Learned from Seaport Exercises Needs Further Attention: GAO-05-170 January 14, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text
Coast Guard: Preliminary Observations on the Condition of Deepwater Legacy Assets and Acquisition Management Challenges: GAO-05-307T April 20, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text
Maritime Security: New Structures Have Improved Information Sharing, but Security Clearance Processing Requires Further Attention: GAO-05-394 April 15, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text
Coast Guard: Observations on Agency Priorities in Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Request: GAO-05-364T March 17, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text
Maritime Security: Substantial Work Remains to Translate New Planning Requirements into Effective Port Security: GAO-04-838 June 30, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text
Coast Guard: Deepwater Program Acquisition Schedule Update Needed: GAO-04-695 June 14, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text
Coast Guard: Key Management and Budget Challenges for Fiscal Year 2005 and Beyond: GAO-04-636T April 7, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text

ENERGY SUPPLY

Gasoline Markets: Special Gasoline Blends Reduce Emissions and Improve Air Quality, but Complicate Supply and Contribute to Higher Prices: GAO-05-421 June 17, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text
Energy Markets: Understanding Current Gasoline Prices and Potential Future Trends: GAO-05-675T May 9, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text
Motor Fuels: Understanding the Factors That Influence the Retail Price of Gasoline: GAO-05-525SP May 2, 2005; Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text
Meeting Energy Demand in the 21st Century: Many Challenges and Key Questions: GAO-05-414T March 16, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 34 pages) Accessible Text
Energy Markets: Mergers and Many Other Factors Affect U.S. Gasoline Markets: GAO-04-951T July 7, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text
Propane: Causes of Price Volatility, Potential Consumer Options, and Opportunities to Improve Consumer Information and Federal Oversight: GAO-03-762 June 27, 2003; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text
Energy Security: Evaluating U.S. Vulnerability to Oil Supply Disruptions and Options for Mitigating Their Effects: RCED-97-6 December 12, 1996; Full Report (PDF, 120 pages)

ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES

Department of Agriculture, Commodity Credit Corporation: Conservation Reserve Program--Emergency Forestry Conservation Reserve Program: GAO-06-857R July 10, 2006; Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)
Agricultural Conservation: USDA Needs to Better Ensure Protection of Highly Erodible Cropland and Wetlands: GAO-03-418 April 21, 2003; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 105 pages) Accessible Text
Wetlands Overview: Problems With Acreage Data Persist: RCED-98-150 July 1, 1998; Full Report (PDF, 92 pages)
Coastal Barriers: Development Occurring Despite Prohibition Against Federal Assistance: RCED-92-115 July 17, 1992; Full Report (PDF, 64 pages)
Emergency Disaster Farm Loans: Government's Financial Risk Could Be Reduced: RCED-96-80 March 29, 1996; Full Report (PDF, 29 pages)

FLOOD CONTROL

Hurricane Katrina: Strategic Planning Needed to Guide Future Enhancements Beyond Interim Levee Repairs: GAO-06-934 September 6, 2006; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text
Federal Emergency Management Agency: Challenges Facing the National Flood Insurance Program: GAO-06-174T October 18, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text
Federal Emergency Management Agency: Improvements Needed to Enhance Oversight and Management of the National Flood Insurance Program: GAO-06-119 October 18, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text
Army Corps of Engineers: Lake Pontchartrain and Vicinity Hurricane Protection Project: GAO-05-1050T September 28, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text
Flood Map Modernization: Program Strategy Shows Promise, but Challenges Remain: GAO-04-417 March 31, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text
Federal Flood Control Funding for Rural Areas: RCED-97-25R December 23, 1996; Full Report (PDF, 10 pages)
Midwest Flood: Information on the Performance, Effects, and Control of Levees: RCED-95-125 August 7, 1995; Full Report (PDF, 79 pages)
Improved Planning Needed by Corps of Engineers To Resolve Environmental, Technical and Financial Issues on the Lake Pontchartrain Hurricane Protection Project: MASAD-82-39 August 17, 1982; Full Report (PDF, 13 pages)
Improvements Being Made in Flood Fighting Capabilities in the Jackson, Mississippi, Area: CED-80-36 December 18, 1979; Full Report (PDF, 34 pages)
Cost, Schedule, and Performance Problems of the Lake Pontchartrain and Vicinity, Louisiana, Hurricane Protection Project: PSAD-76-161 August 31, 1976; Full Report (PDF, 25 pages)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Hurricane Katrina: Strategic Planning Needed to Guide Future Enhancements Beyond Interim Levee Repairs: GAO-06-934 September 6, 2006; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text
Internet Infrastructure: Challenges in Developing a Public/Private Recovery Plan: GAO-06-863T July 28, 2006; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text
Hurricane Protection: Statutory and Regulatory Framework for Levee Maintenance and Emergency Response for the Lake Pontchartrain Project: GAO-06-322T December 15, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text
Protection of Chemical and Water Infrastructure: Federal Requirements, Actions of Selected Facilities, and Remaining Challenges: GAO-05-327 March 28, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text
Hazardous Waste Sites: Improved Effectiveness of Controls at Sites Could Better Protect the Public: GAO-05-163 January 28, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text
Federal-Aid Highways: FHWA Needs a Comprehensive Approach to Improving Project Oversight: GAO-05-173 January 31, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text
Water Infrastructure: Comprehensive Asset Management Has Potential to Help Utilities Better Identify Needs and Plan Future Investments: GAO-04-461 March 19, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text
Electricity Restructuring: 2003 Blackout Identifies Crisis and Opportunity for the Electricity Sector: GAO-04-204 November 18, 2003; Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text
Drinking Water: Experts' Views on How Future Federal Funding Can Best Be Spent to Improve Security: GAO-04-29 October 31, 2003; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text
Highway Infrastructure: Stakeholders' Views on Time to Conduct Environmental Reviews of Highway Projects: GAO-03-534 May 23, 2003; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text
Highway Infrastructure: Perceptions of Stakeholders on Approaches to Reduce Highway Project Completion Time: GAO-03-398 April 9, 2003; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text
Environmental Protection: MTBE Contamination From Underground Storage Tanks: GAO-02-753T May 21, 2002; Full Report (PDF, 18 pages)
Drinking Water: Information on the Quality of Water Found at Community Water Systems and Private Wells: RCED-97-123 June 12, 1997; Full Report (PDF, 47 pages)

INSURANCE

Federal Emergency Management Agency: Challenges for the National Flood Insurance Program: GAO-06-335T January 25, 2006; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text
National Flood Insurance Program: Oversight of Policy Issuance and Claims: GAO-05-532T April 14, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text
Catastrophe Risk: U.S. and European Approaches to Insure Natural Catastrophe and Terrorism Risks: GAO-05-199 February 28, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 pages) Accessible Text
National Flood Insurance Program: Actions to Address Repetitive Loss Properties: GAO-04-401T March 25, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text
Catastrophe Insurance Risks: The Role of Risk-Linked Securities and Factors Affecting Their Use: GAO-02-941 September 24, 2002; Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text
Budget Issues: Budgeting for Federal Insurance Programs: AIMD-97-16 September 30, 1997; Full Report (PDF, 224 pages)

MILITARY'S ROLE, INCLUDING NATIONAL GUARD & RESERVES

Reserve Forces: Army National Guard's Role, Organization, and Equipment Need to be Reexamined: GAO-06-170T October 20, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text
Reserve Forces: Plans Needed to Improve Army National Guard Equipment Readiness and Better Integrate Guard into Army Force Transformation Initiatives: GAO-06-111 October 4, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text
Reserve Forces: Actions Needed to Better Prepare the National Guard for Future Overseas and Domestic Missions: GAO-05-21 November 10, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text
Reserve Forces: Observations on Recent National Guard Use in Overseas and Homeland Missions and Future Challenges: GAO-04-670T April 29, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text
Homeland Defense: DOD Needs to Assess the Structure of U.S. Forces for Domestic Military Missions: GAO-03-670 July 11, 2003; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text
Military Personnel: Full Extent of Support to Civil Authorities Unknown but Unlikely to Adversely Impact Retention: GAO-01-9 January 26, 2001; Full Report (PDF, 48 pages)
Military Operations: DOD's Disaster Relief Assistance in Response to Hurricane Mitch: NSIAD-99-122R March 29, 1999; Full Report (PDF, 8 pages)
Disaster Assistance: DOD's Support for Hurricanes Andrew and Iniki and Typhoon Omar: NSIAD-93-180 June 18, 1993; Full Report (PDF, 32 pages)

PREPAREDNESS

Hurricane Katrina: Strategic Planning Needed to Guide Future Enhancements Beyond Interim Levee Repairs: GAO-06-934 September 6, 2006; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text
Catastrophic Disasters: Enhanced Leadership, Capabilities, and Accountability Controls Will Improve the Effectiveness of the Nation's Preparedness, Response, and Recovery System: GAO-06-618 September 6, 2006; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 141 pages) Accessible Text
U.S. Tsunami Preparedness: Federal and State Partners Collaborate to Help Communities Reduce Potential Impacts, but Significant Challenges Remain: GAO-06-519 June 5, 2006; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text
Hurricane Katrina: GAO's Preliminary Observations Regarding Preparedness, Response, and Recovery: GAO-06-442T March 8, 2006; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text
Statement by Comptroller General David M. Walker on GAO's Preliminary Observations Regarding Preparedness and Response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: GAO-06-365R February 1, 2006; Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text
Hurricane Katrina: Providing Oversight of the Nation's Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Activities: GAO-05-1053T September 28, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text
Homeland Security: DHS' Efforts to Enhance First Responders' All-Hazards Capabilities Continue to Evolve: GAO-05-652 July 11, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text
Strategic Budgeting: Risk Management Principles Can Help DHS Allocate Resources to Highest Priorities: GAO-05-824T June 29, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text
Continuity of Operations: Agency Plans Have Improved, but Better Oversight Could Assist Agencies in Preparing for Emergencies: GAO-05-619T April 28, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text
Homeland Security: Management of First Responder Grant Programs and Efforts to Improve Accountability Continue to Evolve: GAO-05-530T April 12, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text
Results-Oriented Government: Improvements to DHS's Planning Process Would Enhance Usefulness and Accountability: GAO-05-300 March 31, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text
Homeland Security: Successes and Challenges in DHS's Efforts to Create an Effective Acquisition Organization: GAO-05-179 March 29, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text
Department of Homeland Security: A Comprehensive and Sustained Approach Needed to Achieve Management Integration: GAO-05-139 March 16, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text
Homeland Security: Management of First Responder Grant Programs Has Improved, but Challenges Remain: GAO-05-121 February 2, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text
Homeland Security: Agency Plans, Implementation, and Challenges Regarding the National Strategy for Homeland Security: GAO-05-33 January 14, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 189 pages) Accessible Text
Homeland Security: Further Action Needed to Promote Successful Use of Special DHS Acquisition Authority: GAO-05-136 December 15, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text
Homeland Security: Effective Regional Coordination Can Enhance Emergency Preparedness: GAO-04-1009 September 15, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text
Homeland Security: Federal Leadership and Intergovernmental Cooperation Required to Achieve First Responder Interoperable Communications: GAO-04-740 July 20, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 93 pages) Accessible Text
Homeland Security: Coordinated Planning and Standards Needed to Better Manage First Responder Grants in the National Capital Region: GAO-04-904T June 24, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text
Homeland Security: Management of First Responder Grants in the National Capital Region Reflects the Need for Coordinated Planning and Performance Goals: GAO-04-433 May 28, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text
Status of FEMA's FY03 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program: GAO-04-727R April 28, 2004; Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text
Project SAFECOM: Key Cross-Agency Emergency Communications Effort Requires Stronger Collaboration: GAO-04-494 April 16, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text
Homeland Security: Reforming Federal Grants to Better Meet Outstanding Needs: GAO-03-1146T September 3, 2003; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text
Major Management Challenges and Program Risks: Department of Homeland Security: GAO-03-102 January 1, 2003; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text
Homeland Security: Critical Design and Implementation Issues: GAO-02-957T July 17, 2002; Full Report (PDF, 30 pages)
Homeland Security: Responsibility and Accountability for Achieving National Goals: GAO-02-627T April 11, 2002; Full Report (PDF, 16 pages)
Homeland Security: Key Elements of a Risk Management Approach: GAO-02-150T October 12, 2001; Full Report (PDF, 10 pages)
Combating Terrorism: Selected Challenges and Related Recommendations: GAO-01-822 September 20, 2001; Full Report (PDF, 209 pages)
Chemical Weapons: FEMA and Army Must Be Proactive in Preparing States for Emergencies: GAO-01-850 August 13, 2001; Full Report (PDF, 63 pages)
Combating Terrorism: FEMA Continues to Make Progress in Coordinating Preparedness and Response: GAO-01-15 March 20, 2001; Full Report (PDF, 40 pages)
Budgeting for Emergencies: State Practices and Federal Implications: AIMD-99-250 September 30, 1999; Full Report (PDF, 59 pages)
Combating Terrorism: Issues to Be Resolved to Improve Counterterrorism Operations: NSIAD-99-135 May 13, 1999; Full Report (PDF, 28 pages)

PUBLIC HEALTH

Disaster Preparedness: Limitations in Federal Evacuation Assistance for Health Facilities Should be Addressed: GAO-06-826 July 20, 2006; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 pages) Accessible Text
Hurricane Katrina: Status of the Health Care System in New Orleans and Difficult Decisions Related to Efforts to Rebuild It Approximately 6 Months After Hurricane Katrina: GAO-06-576R March 28, 2006; Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text
September 11: Monitoring of World Trade Center Health Effects Has Progressed, but Not for Federal Responders: GAO-05-1020T September 10, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text
Influenza Pandemic: Challenges in Preparedness and Response: GAO-05-863T June 30, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text
Federal Emergency Management Agency: Crisis Counseling Grants Awarded to the State of New York after the September 11 Terrorist Attacks: GAO-05-514 May 31, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text
Veterans Health Care: VA's Medical Support Role in Emergency Preparedness: GAO-05-387R March 23, 2005; Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text
Flu Vaccine: Recent Supply Shortages Underscore Ongoing Challenges: GAO-05-177T November 18, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text
Emerging Infectious Diseases: Review of State and Federal Disease Surveillance Efforts: GAO-04-877 September 30, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text
Infectious Disease Preparedness: Federal Challenges in Responding to Influenza Outbreaks: GAO-04-1100T September 28, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text
September 11: Health Effects in the Aftermath of the World Trade Center Attack: GAO-04-1068T September 8, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text
Public Health Preparedness: Response Capacity Improving, but Much Remains to Be Accomplished: GAO-04-458T February 12, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text
HHS Bioterrorism Preparedness Programs: States Reported Progress but Fell Short of Program Goals for 2002: GAO-04-360R February 10, 2004; Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text
Hospital Preparedness: Most Urban Hospitals Have Emergency Plans but Lack Certain Capacities for Bioterrorism Response: GAO-03-924 August 6, 2003; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome: Established Infectious Disease Control Measures Helped Contain Spread, But a Large-Scale Resurgence May Pose Challenges: GAO-03-1058T July 30, 2003; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text
SARS Outbreak: Improvements to Public Health Capacity Are Needed for Responding to Bioterrorism and Emerging Infectious Diseases: GAO-03-769T May 7, 2003; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text
Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Bioterrorism Preparedness Efforts Have Improved Public Health Response Capacity, but Gaps Remain: GAO-03-654T April 9, 2003; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text
Public Health: Maintaining an Adequate Blood Supply Is Key to Emergency Preparedness: GAO-02-1095T September 10, 2002; Full Report (PDF, 10 pages)
Homeland Security: New Department Could Improve Coordination but Transferring Control of Certain Public Health Programs Raises Concerns: GAO-02-954T July 16, 2002; Full Report (PDF, 21 pages)
Bioterrorism: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Role in Public Health Protection: GAO-02-235T November 15, 2001; Full Report (PDF, 18 pages)
Influenza Pandemic: Plan Needed for Federal and State Response: GAO-01-4 October 27, 2000; Full Report (PDF, 35 pages)
West Nile Virus Outbreak: Lessons for Public Health Preparedness: HEHS-00-180 September 11, 2000; Full Report (PDF, 68 pages)
West Nile Virus: Preliminary Information on Lessons Learned: HEHS-00-142R June 23, 2000; Full Report (PDF, 4 pages)

RESPONSE

Disaster Relief: Governmentwide Framework Needed to Collect and Consolidate Information to Report on Billions in Federal Funding for the 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes: GAO-06-834 September 6, 2006; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text
Catastrophic Disasters: Enhanced Leadership, Capabilities, and Accountability Controls Will Improve the Effectiveness of the Nation's Preparedness, Response, and Recovery System: GAO-06-618 September 6, 2006; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 141 pages) Accessible Text
Small Business Administration: Actions Needed to Provide More Timely Disaster Assistance: GAO-06-860 July 28, 2006; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 pages) Accessible Text
Homeland Security: Challenges in Creating an Effective Acquisition Organization: GAO-06-1012T July 27, 2006; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages)
Purchase Cards: Control Weaknesses Leave DHS Highly Vulnerable to Fraudulent, Improper, and Abusive Activity: GAO-06-957T July 19, 2006; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text
Individual Disaster Assistance Programs: Framework for Fraud Prevention, Detection, and Prosecution: GAO-06-954T July 12, 2006; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text
Lessons Learned for Protecting and Educating Children after the Gulf Coast Hurricanes: GAO-06-680R May 11, 2006; Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text
Homeland Security: DHS' Efforts to Enhance First Responders' All-Hazards Capabilities Continue to Evolve: GAO-05-652 July 11, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text
Homeland Security: Federal and Industry Efforts Are Addressing Security Issues at Chemical Facilities, but Additional Action Is Needed: GAO-05-631T April 27, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text
Continuity of Operations: Improved Planning Needed to Ensure Delivery of Essential Services: GAO-04-638T April 22, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text
Human Capital: Opportunities to Improve Federal Continuity Planning Guidance: GAO-04-384 April 20, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text
Continuity of Operations: Improved Planning Needed to Ensure Delivery of Essential Government Services: GAO-04-160 February 27, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text
Homeland Security: Challenges in Achieving Interoperable Communications for First Responders: GAO-04-231T November 6, 2003; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text
Nuclear Security: Federal and State Action Needed to Improve Security of Sealed Radioactive Sources: GAO-03-804 August 6, 2003; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 119 pages) Accessible Text
Homeland Security: Effective Intergovernmental Coordination is Key to Success: GAO-02-1013T August 23, 2002; Full Report (PDF, 24 pages)
Homeland Security: Intergovernmental Coordination and Partnership Will Be Critical to Success: GAO-02-900T July 2, 2002; Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text
Homeland Security: New Department Could Improve Coordination but May Complicate Priority Setting: GAO-02-893T June 28, 2002; Full Report (PDF, 19 pages)
Combating Terrorism: Intergovernmental Partnership in a National Strategy to Enhance State and Local Preparedness: GAO-02-547T March 22, 2002; Full Report (PDF, 22 pages)
Combating Terrorism: Federal Response Teams Provide Varied Capabilities; Opportunities Remain to Improve Coordination: GAO-01-14 November 30, 2000; Full Report (PDF, 77 pages)
Managing for Results: Barriers to Interagency Coordination: GGD-00-106 March 29, 2000; Full Report (PDF, 23 pages)
Disaster Management: Improving the Nation's Response to Catastrophic Disasters: RCED-93-186 July 23, 1993; Full Report (PDF, 15 pages)
Disaster Management: Recent Disasters Demonstrate the Need to Improve the Nation's Response Strategy: T-RCED-93-46 May 25, 1993; Full Report (PDF, 27 pages)

RECOVERY

Disaster Relief: Governmentwide Framework Needed to Collect and Consolidate Information to Report on Billions in Federal Funding for the 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes: GAO-06-834 September 6, 2006; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text
Catastrophic Disasters: Enhanced Leadership, Capabilities, and Accountability Controls Will Improve the Effectiveness of the Nation's Preparedness, Response, and Recovery System: GAO-06-618 September 6, 2006; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 141 pages) Accessible Text
Internet Infrastructure: Challenges in Developing a Public/Private Recovery Plan: GAO-06-863T July 28, 2006; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text
Continuity of Operations: Selected Agencies Could Improve Planning for Use of Alternate Facilities and Telework during Disruptions: GAO-06-713 May 11, 2006; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 pages) Accessible Text
Foreign Assistance: USAID Has Begun Tsunami Reconstruction in Indonesia and Sri Lanka, but Key Projects May Exceed Initial Cost and Schedule Estimates: GAO-06-488 April 14, 2006; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text
Agency Management of Contractors Responding to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: GAO-06-461R March 15, 2006; Full Report (PDF, 8 pages) Accessible Text
Expedited Assistance for Victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: FEMA's Control Weaknesses Exposed the Government to Significant Fraud and Abuse: GAO-06-403T February 13, 2006; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Contracting for Response and Recovery Efforts: GAO-06-235T November 2, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 6 pages) Accessible Text
Interagency Contracting: Problems with DOD's and Interior's Orders to Support Military Operations: GAO-05-201 April 29, 2005; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text
Small Business Administration: SBA Followed Appropriate Policies and Procedures for September 11 Disaster Loan Applications: GAO-04-885 August 31, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text
Rebuilding Iraq: Fiscal Year 2003 Contract Award Procedures and Management Challenges: GAO-04-605 June 1, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 55 pages) Accessible Text
Purchase Cards: Increased Management Oversight and Control Could Save Hundreds of Millions of Dollars: GAO-04-717T April 28, 2004; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 22 pages) Accessible Text
September 11: Overview of Federal Disaster Assistance to the New York City Area: GAO-04-72 October 31, 2003; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 103 pages) Accessible Text
Foreign Assistance: USAID's Earthquake Recovery Program in El Salvador Has Made Progress, but Key Activities Are Behind Schedule: GAO-03-656 May 15, 2003; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 38 pages) Accessible Text
Small Business Administration: Response to September 11 Victims and Performance Measures for Disaster Lending: GAO-03-385 January 29, 2003; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 pages) Accessible Text
Foreign Assistance: Disaster Recovery Program Addressed Intended Purposes, but USAID Needs Greater Flexibility to Improve Its Response Capability: GAO-02-787 July 24, 2002; Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text
Guidelines for Rescuing Large Failing Firms and Municipalities: GGD-84-34 March 29, 1984; Full Report (PDF, 82 pages)
Federal Emergency Management Agency: Lack of Controls and Key Information for Property Leave Assets Vulnerable to Loss or Misappropriation: GAO-04-819R July 15, 2004; Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text
FEMA Cerro Grande Claims: Payments Properly Processed, but Reporting Could Be Improved: GAO-04-129 December 24, 2003; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text
Freight Transportation: Strategies Needed to Address Planning and Financing Limitations: GAO-04-165 December 19, 2003; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages) Accessible Text
September 11: Overview of Federal Disaster Assistance to the New York City Area: GAO-04-72 October 31, 2003; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 103 pages) Accessible Text
Results-Oriented Cultures: Implementation Steps to Assist Mergers and Organizational Transformations: GAO-03-669 July 2, 2003; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text
Potential Terrorist Attacks: Additional Actions Needed to Better Prepare Critical Financial Market Participants: GAO-03-251 February 12, 2003; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 112 pages) Accessible Text
Homeland Security: Management Challenges Facing Federal Leadership: GAO-03-260 December 20, 2002; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages) Accessible Text
September 11: Small Business Assistance Provided in Lower Manhattan in Response to the Terrorist Attacks: GAO-03-88 November 1, 2002; Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text