Sentencing Guidelines:
What Is Their Potential Impact on Federal Prisons and Should Their Implementation be Delayed?
T-GGD-87-25: Published: Jul 29, 1987. Publicly Released: Jul 29, 1987.
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GAO discussed the: (1) potential impact of the United States Sentencing Commission's proposed sentencing guidelines on the federal prison system; and (2) Commission's request for a delay in implementation of the guidelines. GAO noted that: (1) the Commission believes that its guidelines will have a minimal effect on future prison populations; (2) the Commission still expects significant growth in the federal prison population because of increased convictions and stronger mandatory sentencing requirements; (3) if the Commission's estimates are accurate, it could cost several billion dollars over the next decade to build sufficient prison space; (4) the increased prison population could add as much as $1.1 billion annually to the cost of inmate custody, care, and rehabilitation programs; (5) the Commission's methodology for estimating future prison populations appears reasonable; (6) a delay in implementation of the guidelines would allow for more comprehensive field testing and training; and (7) a delay in implementation would also require legislation that could hinder the Commission's purpose.
Jul 18, 2018
DNA Evidence:
Preliminary Observations on DOJ's DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Grant ProgramGAO-18-651T: Published: Jul 18, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 18, 2018.
Jul 16, 2018
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Office of Special Counsel:
Actions Needed to Improve Processing of Prohibited Personnel Practice and Whistleblower Disclosure CasesGAO-18-400: Published: Jun 14, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 16, 2018.
Jun 27, 2018
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection:
Progress and Challenges in Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining Law Enforcement PersonnelGAO-18-487: Published: Jun 27, 2018. Publicly Released: Jun 27, 2018.
May 31, 2018
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Federal Judiciary:
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Should Ensure Financial Disclosure Redaction Reports Are Submitted to Congress AnnuallyGAO-18-406: Published: May 31, 2018. Publicly Released: May 31, 2018.
May 17, 2018
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Illicit Opioids:
Office of National Drug Control Policy and Other Agencies Need to Better Assess Strategic EffortsGAO-18-569T: Published: May 17, 2018. Publicly Released: May 17, 2018.
Apr 18, 2018
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Immigration Courts:
Observations on Restructuring Options and Actions Needed to Address Long-Standing Management ChallengesGAO-18-469T: Published: Apr 18, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 18, 2018.
Apr 12, 2018
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Illicit Opioids:
While Greater Attention Given to Combating Synthetic Opioids, Agencies Need to Better Assess their EffortsGAO-18-205: Published: Mar 29, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 12, 2018.
Mar 20, 2018
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office:
Observations on the Covered Business Method Patent Review ProgramGAO-18-451T: Published: Mar 20, 2018. Publicly Released: Mar 20, 2018.
Mar 13, 2018
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office:
Assessment of the Covered Business Method Patent Review ProgramGAO-18-320: Published: Mar 12, 2018. Publicly Released: Mar 13, 2018.
Mar 12, 2018
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National Roadside Survey:
NHTSA Changed Methodology to Address Driver ConcernsGAO-18-328R: Published: Mar 12, 2018. Publicly Released: Mar 12, 2018.
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