Revision of Excess and Surplus Property Biennial Reporting Requirement
T-GGD-88-49: Published: Aug 3, 1988. Publicly Released: Aug 3, 1988.
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GAO discussed proposed legislation that would modify its biennial reporting requirements under the General Services Administration's (GSA) program for transfers of excess personal property and donations of surplus personal property. GAO found that: (1) its past reports fully determined the effects of Public Law 94-519 and met Congress' objective to have GAO independently evaluate the program; and (2) it should audit the program less regularly and intensively than the law required, since the program was mature and fully implemented. GAO noted that, in May 1988, it renewed its 1985 request that Congress eliminate GAO reporting requirements. GAO found that the proposed legislation: (1) did not fully repeal the reporting requirements, but represented a reasonable accommodation that would allow flexibility while ensuring the Comptroller General's continued oversight and review; and (2) would allow GAO to use GSA reports to spot problems and use GAO staff effectively. GAO endorsed the proposed legislation and urged its enactment.
Mar 21, 2019
DNA Evidence:
DOJ Should Improve Performance Measurement and Properly Design Controls for Nationwide Grant ProgramGAO-19-216: Published: Mar 21, 2019. Publicly Released: Mar 21, 2019.
Mar 7, 2019
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection:
Progress and Challenges in Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining Law Enforcement PersonnelGAO-19-419T: Published: Mar 7, 2019. Publicly Released: Mar 7, 2019.
Feb 12, 2019
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Military Courts:
DOD Should Assess the Tradeoffs Associated With Expanding Public Access to and Information About Terrorism TrialsGAO-19-283: Published: Feb 12, 2019. Publicly Released: Feb 12, 2019.
Feb 7, 2019
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Unaccompanied Children:
Agency Efforts to Identify and Reunify Children Separated from Parents at the BorderGAO-19-368T: Published: Feb 7, 2019. Publicly Released: Feb 7, 2019.
Dec 13, 2018
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Federal Law Enforcement:
Purchases and Inventory Controls of Firearms, Ammunition, and Tactical EquipmentGAO-19-175: Published: Dec 13, 2018. Publicly Released: Dec 13, 2018.
Dec 12, 2018
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Sexual Assault:
Information on the Availability of Forensic ExaminersGAO-19-259T: Published: Dec 12, 2018. Publicly Released: Dec 12, 2018.
Nov 14, 2018
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Illegal Marijuana:
Opportunities Exist to Improve Oversight of State and Local Eradication EffortsGAO-19-9: Published: Nov 14, 2018. Publicly Released: Nov 14, 2018.
Oct 24, 2018
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Unaccompanied Children:
Agency Efforts to Reunify Children Separated from Parents at the BorderGAO-19-163: Published: Oct 9, 2018. Publicly Released: Oct 24, 2018.
Sep 26, 2018
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Native American Youth:
Information on Involvement in Justice Systems and Grant Programs to Help Address Juvenile DelinquencyGAO-18-697T: Published: Sep 26, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 26, 2018.
Sep 5, 2018
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Law Enforcement:
Few Individuals Denied Firearms Purchases Are Prosecuted and ATF Should Assess Use of Warning Notices in Lieu of ProsecutionsGAO-18-440: Published: Sep 5, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 5, 2018.
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