Topic Collection: Terrorism

This page lists the most recent reports and testimonies related to terrorism issued since April 1979.

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Preliminary Observations on the Use and Oversight of U.S. Coalition Support Funds Provided to Pakistan
GAO-08-735R, May 6, 2008
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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, April 17, 2008
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Homeland Security: Federal Efforts Are Helping to Address Some Challenges Faced by State and Local Fusion Centers
GAO-08-636T, April 17, 2008
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Department of Defense: Observations on the National Industrial Security Program
GAO-08-695T, April 16, 2008
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Homeland Defense: U.S. Northern Command Has Made Progress but Needs to Address Force Allocation, Readiness Tracking Gaps, and Other Issues
GAO-08-251, April 16, 2008
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Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made in Implementation of Management Functions, but More Work Remains
GAO-08-646T, April 9, 2008
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Homeland Security: DHS Has Taken Actions to Strengthen Border Security Programs and Operations, but Challenges Remain
GAO-08-542T, March 6, 2008
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Combating Terrorism: State Department's Antiterrorism Program Needs Improved Guidance and More Systematic Assessments of Outcomes
GAO-08-336, February 29, 2008
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Visa Waiver Program: Limitations with Department of Homeland Security's Plan to Verify Departure of Foreign Nationals
GAO-08-458T, February 28, 2008
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Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made in Implementation of Management and Mission Functions, but More Work Remains
GAO-08-457T, February 13, 2008
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Homeland Security: Preliminary Observations on the Federal Protective Service's Efforts to Protect Federal Property
GAO-08-476T, February 8, 2008
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Nuclear Security: Action May Be Needed to Reassess the Security of NRC-Licensed Research Reactors
GAO-08-403, January 31, 2008
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September 11: Improvements Still Needed in Availability of Health Screening and Monitoring Services for Responders outside the New York City Area
GAO-08-429T, January 22, 2008
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Iran Sanctions: Impact in Furthering U.S. Objectives Is Unclear and Should Be Reviewed
GAO-08-58, December 18, 2007
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Maritime Security: Federal Efforts Needed to Address Challenges in Preventing and Responding to Terrorist Attacks on Energy Commodity Tankers
GAO-08-141, December 10, 2007
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Transportation Security Administration's Processes for Designating and Releasing Sensitive Security Information
GAO-08-232R, November 30, 2007
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Combating Nuclear Terrorism: Federal Efforts to Respond to Nuclear and Radiological Threats and to Protect Key Emergency Response Facilities Could Be Strengthened
GAO-08-285T, November 15, 2007
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Aviation Security: Vulnerabilities Exposed Through Covert Testing of TSA's Passenger Screening Process
GAO-08-48T, November 15, 2007
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Border Security: Despite Progress, Weaknesses in Traveler Inspections Exist at Our Nation's Ports of Entry
GAO-08-192T, November 13, 2007
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Terrorist Watch List Screening: Recommendations to Promote a Comprehensive and Coordinated Approach to Terrorist-Related Screening
GAO-08-253T, November 8, 2007
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Global War on Terrorism: DOD Needs to Take Action to Encourage Fiscal Discipline and Optimize the Use of Tools Intended to Improve GWOT Cost Reporting
GAO-08-68, November 6, 2007
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Border Security: Despite Progress, Weaknesses in Traveler Inspections Exist at Our Nation's Ports of Entry
GAO-08-219, November 5, 2007
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Homeland Security: Federal Efforts Are Helping to Alleviate Some Challenges Encountered by State and Local Information Fusion Centers
GAO-08-35, October 30, 2007
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Maritime Security: The SAFE Port Act: Status and Implementation One Year Later
GAO-08-126T, October 30, 2007
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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
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Maritime Security: One Year Later: A Progress Report on the SAFE Port Act
GAO-08-171T, October 16, 2007
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Transportation Security: Efforts to Strengthen Aviation and Surface Transportation Security are Under Way, but Challenges Remain
GAO-08-140T, October 16, 2007
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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
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Combating Terrorism: Law Enforcement Agencies Lack Directives to Assist Foreign Nations
GAO-08-144T, October 4, 2007
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High-Containment Biosafety Laboratories: Preliminary Observations on the Oversight of the Proliferation of BSL-3 and BSL-4 Laboratories in the United States
GAO-08-108T, October 4, 2007
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Maritime Security: The SAFE Port Act and Efforts to Secure Our Nation's Seaports
GAO-08-86T, October 4, 2007
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Homeland Security: Preliminary Information on Federal Actions to Address Challenges Faced by State and Local Information Fusion Centers
GAO-07-1241T, September 27, 2007
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Border Security: Security Vulnerabilities at Unmanned and Unmonitored U.S. Border Locations
GAO-07-884T, September 27, 2007
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September 11: Problems Remain in Planning for and Providing Health Screening and Monitoring Services for Responders
GAO-07-1253T, September 20, 2007
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September 11: Improvements Needed in Availability of Health Screening and Monitoring Services for Responders
GAO-07-1228T, September 18, 2007
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Nuclear Security: DOE and NRC Have Different Security Requirements for Protecting Weapons-Grade Material from Terrorist Attacks
GAO-07-1197R, September 11, 2007
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September 11: Improvements Needed in Availability of Health Screening and Monitoring Services for Responders
GAO-07-1229T, September 10, 2007
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Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: Advance Electronic Transmission of Passenger and Crew Member Manifests for Commercial Aircraft and Vessels
GAO-07-1202R, September 6, 2007
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World Trade Center: EPA's Most Recent Test and Clean Program Raises Concerns That Need to Be Addressed to Better Prepare for Indoor Contamination Following Disasters
GAO-07-1091, September 5, 2007
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Aviation Security: Federal Coordination for Responding to In-flight Security Threats Has Matured, but Procedures Can Be Strengthened
GAO-07-891R, July 31, 2007
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September 11: HHS Needs to Ensure the Availability of Health Screening and Monitoring for All Responders
GAO-07-892, July 23, 2007
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Information on Port Security in the Caribbean Basin
GAO-07-804R, June 29, 2007
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Defense Acquisitions: An Analysis of the Special Operations Command's Management of Weapon System Programs
GAO-07-620, June 28, 2007
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Department of Homeland Security: Science and Technology Directorate's Expenditure Plan
GAO-07-868, June 22, 2007
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Cybercrime: Public and Private Entities Face Challenges in Addressing Cyber Threats
GAO-07-705, June 22, 2007
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Homeland Security: Guidance from Operations Directorate Will Enhance Collaboration among Departmental Operations Centers
GAO-07-683T, June 20, 2007
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World Trade Center: Preliminary Observations on EPA's Second Program to Address Indoor Contamination
GAO-07-806T, June 20, 2007
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Combating Terrorism: Law Enforcement Agencies Lack Directives to Assist Foreign Nations to Identify, Disrupt, and Prosecute Terrorists
GAO-07-697, May 25, 2007
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Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense
GAO-07-783R, May 18, 2007
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Aviation Security: Foreign Airport Assessments and Air Carrier Inspections Help Enhance Security, but Oversight of These Efforts Can Be Strengthened
GAO-07-729, May 11, 2007
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Maritime Security: Opportunities Exist to Further Clarify the Consequences of a Liquefied Natural Gas Tanker Spill
GAO-07-840T, May 7, 2007
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Aviation Security: Federal Efforts to Secure U.S.-Bound Air Cargo Are in the Early Stages and Could Be Strengthened
GAO-07-660, April 30, 2007
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Maritime Security: Observations on Selected Aspects of the SAFE Port Act
GAO-07-754T, April 26, 2007
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Aviation Security: TSA's Change to Its Prohibited Items List Has Not Resulted in Any Reported Security Incidents, but the Impact of the Change on Screening Operations Is Inconclusive
GAO-07-623R, April 25, 2007
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Department of Homeland Security: Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards
GAO-07-747R, April 24, 2007
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Aviation Security: Risk, Experience, and Customer Concerns Drive Changes to Airline Passenger Screening Procedures, but Evaluation and Documentation of Proposed Changes Could Be Improved
GAO-07-634, April 16, 2007
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DHS Multi-Agency Operation Centers Would Benefit from Taking Further Steps to Enhance Collaboration and Coordination
GAO-07-686R, April 5, 2007
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Financial Market Preparedness: Significant Progress Has Been Made, but Pandemic Planning and Other Challenges Remain
GAO-07-399, March 29, 2007
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Operation Iraqi Freedom: DOD Should Apply Lessons Learned Concerning the Need for Security over Conventional Munitions Storage Sites to Future Operations Planning
GAO-07-639T, March 22, 2007
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Operation Iraqi Freedom: DOD Should Apply Lessons Learned Concerning the Need for Security over Conventional Munitions Storage Sites to Future Operations Planning
GAO-07-444, March 22, 2007
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Maritime Security: Public Safety Consequences of a Liquefied Natural Gas Spill Need Clarification
GAO-07-633T, March 21, 2007
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Passenger Rail Security: Federal Strategy and Enhanced Coordination Needed to Prioritize and Guide Security Efforts
GAO-07-583T, March 7, 2007
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Foreign Assistance: U.S. Assistance to the West Bank and Gaza for Fiscal Years 2005 and 2006
GAO-07-443R, March 5, 2007
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Section 1206 Security Assistance Program--Findings on Criteria, Coordination, and Implementation
GAO-07-416R, February 28, 2007
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Data Mining: Early Attention to Privacy in Developing a Key DHS Program Could Reduce Risks
GAO-07-293, February 28, 2007
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Maritime Security: Public Safety Consequences of a Terrorist Attack on a Tanker Carrying Liquefied Natural Gas Need Clarification
GAO-07-316, February 22, 2007
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Passenger Rail Security: Federal Strategy and Enhanced Coordination Needed to Prioritize and Guide Security Efforts
GAO-07-459T, February 13, 2007
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Homeland Security: Applying Risk Management Principles to Guide Federal Investments
GAO-07-386T, February 7, 2007
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Homeland Security Grants: Observations on Process DHS Used to Allocate Funds to Selected Urban Areas
GAO-07-381R, February 7, 2007
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Passenger Rail Security: Federal Strategy and Enhanced Coordination Needed to Prioritize and Guide Security Efforts
GAO-07-442T, February 6, 2007
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High Risk Series: An Update
GAO-07-310, January 31, 2007
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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
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Chemical and Biological Defense: Updated Intelligence, Clear Guidance, and Consistent Priorities Needed to Guide Investments in Collective Protection
GAO-07-113, January 19, 2007
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Passenger Rail Security: Enhanced Federal Leadership Needed to Prioritize and Guide Security Efforts
GAO-07-225T, January 18, 2007
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Global War On Terrorism: Fiscal Year 2006 Obligation Rates Are Within Funding Levels and Significant Multiyear Procurement Funds Will Likely Remain Available for Use in Fiscal Year 2007
GAO-07-76, November 13, 2006
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Homeland Security: Opportunities Exist to Enhance Collaboration at 24/7 Operations Centers Staffed by Multiple DHS Agencies
GAO-07-89, October 20, 2006
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Foreign Assistance: Recent Improvements Made, but USAID Should Do More to Help Ensure Aid Is Not Provided for Terrorist Activities in West Bank and Gaza
GAO-06-1062R, September 29, 2006
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Terrorist Watch List Screening: Efforts to Help Reduce Adverse Effects on the Public
GAO-06-1031, September 29, 2006
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Terrorism Insurance: Measuring and Predicting Losses from Unconventional Weapons Is Difficult, but Some Industry Exposure Exists
GAO-06-1081, September 25, 2006
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Military Operations: Background Screenings of Contractor Employees Supporting Deployed Forces May Lack Critical Information, but U.S. Forces Take Steps to Mitigate the Risk Contractors May Pose
GAO-06-999R, September 22, 2006
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Combating Nuclear Terrorism: Federal Efforts to Respond to Nuclear and Radiological Threats and to Protect Emergency Response Capabilities Could Be Strengthened
GAO-06-1015, September 21, 2006
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Force Structure: DOD Needs to Integrate Data into Its Force Identification Process and Examine Options to Meet Requirements for High-Demand Support Forces
GAO-06-962, September 5, 2006
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Security Assistance: Lapses in Human Rights Screening in North African Countries Indicate Need for Further Oversight
GAO-06-850, July 31, 2006
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Special Operations Forces: Several Human Capital Challenges Must Be Addressed to Meet Expanded Role
GAO-06-812, July 31, 2006
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Border Security: Stronger Actions Needed to Assess and Mitigate Risks of the Visa Waiver Program
GAO-06-854, July 28, 2006
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Global War on Terrorism: Observations on Funding, Costs, and Future Commitments
GAO-06-885T, July 18, 2006
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Rebuilding Iraq: More Comprehensive National Strategy Needed to Help Achieve U.S. Goals and Overcome Challenges
GAO-06-953T, July 11, 2006
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Rebuilding Iraq: More Comprehensive National Strategy Needed to Help Achieve U.S. Goals
GAO-06-788, July 11, 2006
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Border Security: Investigators Transported Radioactive Sources Across Our Nation's Borders at Two Locations
GAO-06-940T, July 7, 2006
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Border Security: Investigators Transported Radioactive Sources Across Our Nation's Borders at Two Locations
GAO-06-939T, July 5, 2006
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International Financial Crime: Treasury's Roles and Responsibilities Relating to Selected Provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act
GAO-06-483, May 12, 2006
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Anthrax: Federal Agencies Have Taken Some Steps to Validate Sampling Methods and to Develop a Next-Generation Anthrax Vaccine
GAO-06-756T, May 9, 2006
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Information Sharing: DHS Should Take Steps to Encourage More Widespread Use of Its Program to Protect and Share Critical Infrastructure Information
GAO-06-383, April 17, 2006
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Terrorist Financing: Agencies Can Improve Efforts to Deliver Counter-Terrorism-Financing Training and Technical Assistance Abroad
GAO-06-632T, April 6, 2006
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Nuclear Power: Plants Have Upgraded Security, but the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Needs to Improve Its Process for Revising the Design Basis Threat
GAO-06-555T, April 4, 2006
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Securing Wastewater Facilities: Utilities Have Made Important Upgrades but Further Improvements to Key System Components May Be Limited by Costs and Other Constraints
GAO-06-390, March 31, 2006
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Cargo Container Inspections: Preliminary Observations on the Status of Efforts to Improve the Automated Targeting System
GAO-06-591T, March 30, 2006
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Passenger Rail Security: Evaluating Foreign Security Practices and Risk Can Help Guide Security Efforts
GAO-06-557T, March 29, 2006
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Homeland Security: Better Management Practices Could Enhance DHS's Ability to Allocate Investigative Resources
GAO-06-462T, March 28, 2006
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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
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Border Security: Investigators Transported Radioactive Sources Across Our Nation's Borders at Two Locations
GAO-06-583T, March 28, 2006
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Border Security: Investigators Successfully Transported Radioactive Sources Across Our Nation's Borders at Selected Locations
GAO-06-545R, March 28, 2006
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Combating Nuclear Smuggling: DHS Has Made Progress Deploying Radiation Detection Equipment at U.S. Ports-of-Entry, but Concerns Remain
GAO-06-389, March 22, 2006
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Information Sharing: The Federal Government Needs to Establish Policies and Processes for Sharing Terrorism-Related and Sensitive but Unclassified Information
GAO-06-385, March 17, 2006
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Nuclear Power Plants: Efforts Made to Upgrade Security, but the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Design Basis Threat Process Should Be Improved
GAO-06-388, March 14, 2006
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Immigration Benefits: Additional Controls and a Sanctions Strategy Could Enhance DHS's Ability to Control Benefit Fraud
GAO-06-259, March 10, 2006
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Emergency Preparedness and Response: Some Issues and Challenges Associated with Major Emergency Incidents
GAO-06-467T, February 23, 2006
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Border Security: Key Unresolved Issues Justify Reevaluation of Border Surveillance Technology Program
GAO-06-295, February 22, 2006
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Aviation Security: Significant Management Challenges May Adversely Affect Implementation of the Transportation Security Administration's Secure Flight Program
GAO-06-374T, February 9, 2006
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Homeland Security: DHS Is Taking Steps to Enhance Security at Chemical Facilities, but Additional Authority Is Needed
GAO-06-150, January 27, 2006
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Combating Terrorism: Determining and Reporting Federal Funding Data
GAO-06-161, January 17, 2006
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Insurance Sector Preparedness: Insurers Appear Prepared to Recover Critical Operations Following Potential Terrorist Attacks, but Some Issues Warrant Further Review
GAO-06-85, November 18, 2005
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Terrorist Financing: Better Strategic Planning Needed to Coordinate U.S. Efforts to Deliver Counter-Terrorism Financing Training and Technical Assistance Abroad
GAO-06-19, October 24, 2005
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Passenger Rail Security: Enhanced Federal Leadership Needed to Prioritize and Guide Security Efforts
GAO-06-181T, October 20, 2005
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Securing U.S. Nuclear Materials: Poor Planning Has Complicated DOE's Plutonium Consolidation Efforts
GAO-06-164T, October 7, 2005
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Global War on Terrorism: DOD Should Consider All Funds Requested for the War When Determining Needs and Covering Expenses
GAO-05-767, September 28, 2005
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Transportation Security Administration: More Clarity on the Authority of Federal Security Directors Is Needed
GAO-05-935, September 23, 2005
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Global War on Terrorism: DOD Needs to Improve the Reliability of Cost Data and Provide Additional Guidance to Control Costs
GAO-05-882, September 21, 2005
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International Affairs: Information on U.S. Agencies' Efforts to Address Islamic Extremism
GAO-05-852, September 16, 2005
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Border Security: Strengthened Visa Process Would Benefit from Additional Management Actions by State and DHS
GAO-05-994T, September 13, 2005
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Border Security: Strengthened Visa Process Would Benefit from Improvements in Staffing and Information Sharing
GAO-05-859, September 13, 2005
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Passenger Rail Security: Enhanced Federal Leadership Needed to Prioritize and Guide Security Efforts
GAO-05-851, September 9, 2005
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Aviation Security: Flight and Cabin Crew Member Security Training Strengthened, but Better Planning and Internal Controls Needed
GAO-05-781, September 6, 2005
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Security Assistance: Efforts to Secure Colombia's Cano Limon-Covenas Oil Pipeline Have Reduced Attacks, but Challenges Remain
GAO-05-971, September 6, 2005
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Nuclear Security: Actions Needed by DOE to Improve Security of Weapons-Grade Nuclear Material at Its Energy, Science and Environment Sites
GAO-05-934T, July 26, 2005
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Border Patrol: Available Data on Interior Checkpoints Suggest Differences in Sector Performance
GAO-05-435, July 22, 2005
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Aviation Security: Transportation Security Administration Did Not Fully Disclose Uses of Personal Information During Secure Flight Program Testing in Initial Privacy Notes, but Has Recently Taken Steps to More Fully Inform the Public
GAO-05-864R, July 22, 2005
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Homeland Security: Agency Resources Address Violations of Restricted Airspace, but Management Improvements Are Needed
GAO-05-928T, July 21, 2005
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Securing U.S. Nuclear Materials: DOE Needs to Take Action to Safely Consolidate Plutonium
GAO-05-665, July 20, 2005
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Nuclear Security: DOE's Office of the Under Secretary for Energy, Science, and Environment Needs to Take Prompt, Coordinated Action to Meet the New Design Basis Threat
GAO-05-611, July 15, 2005
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Homeland Security: Managing First Responder Grants to Enhance Emergency Preparedness in the National Capital Region
GAO-05-889T, July 14, 2005
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Aviation Security: Better Planning Needed to Optimize Deployment of Checked Baggage Screening Systems
GAO-05-896T, July 13, 2005
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Homeland Security: DHS' Efforts to Enhance First Responders' All-Hazards Capabilities Continue to Evolve
GAO-05-652, July 11, 2005
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Financial Market Organizations Have Taken Steps to Protect against Electronic Attacks, but Could Take Additional Actions
GAO-05-679R, June 29, 2005
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Homeland Security: Actions Needed to Better Protect National Icons and Federal Office Buildings from Terrorism
GAO-05-790, June 24, 2005
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Combating Nuclear Smuggling: Efforts to Deploy Radiation Detection Equipment in the United States and in Other Countries
GAO-05-840T, June 21, 2005
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GAO Performance Plan: Fiscal Year 2006
GAO-05-776SP, June 1, 2005
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Olympic Security: U.S. Support to Athens Games Provides Lessons for Future Olympics
GAO-05-547, May 31, 2005
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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
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Challenges Facing NRC in Effectively Carrying Out Its Mission
GAO-05-754T, May 26, 2005
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Homeland Security: Key Cargo Security Programs Can Be Improved
GAO-05-466T, May 26, 2005
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State Department: Improvements Needed to Strengthen U.S. Passport Fraud Detection Efforts
GAO-05-477, May 20, 2005
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Maritime Security: Enhancements Made, But Implementation and Sustainability Remain Key Challenges
GAO-05-448T, May 17, 2005
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Overseas Security: State Department Has Not Fully Implemented Key Measures to Protect U.S. Officials from Terrorist Attacks Outside of Embassies
GAO-05-688T, May 10, 2005
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Overseas Security: State Department Has Not Fully Implemented Key Measures to Protect U.S. Officials from Terrorist Attacks Outside of Embassies
GAO-05-642, May 9, 2005
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Homeland Security: Federal and Industry Efforts Are Addressing Security Issues at Chemical Facilities, but Additional Action Is Needed
GAO-05-631T, April 27, 2005
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Container Security: A Flexible Staffing Model and Minimum Equipment Requirements Would Improve Overseas Targeting and Inspection Efforts
GAO-05-557, April 26, 2005
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Homeland Security: Overview of Department of Homeland Security Management Challenges
GAO-05-573T, April 20, 2005
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Aviation Fees: Review of Air Carriers' Year 2000 Passenger and Property Screening Costs
GAO-05-558, April 18, 2005
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Maritime Security: New Structures Have Improved Information Sharing, but Security Clearance Processing Requires Further Attention
GAO-05-394, April 15, 2005
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Homeland Security: Management of First Responder Grant Programs and Efforts to Improve Accountability Continue to Evolve
GAO-05-530T, April 12, 2005
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission: NRC Needs to Do More to Ensure that Power Plants Are Effectively Controlling Spent Nuclear Fuel
GAO-05-339, April 8, 2005
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Defense Trade: Arms Export Control Vulnerabilities and Inefficiencies in the Post-9/11 Security Environment