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Aviation Security: TSA Updated Screener Training to Address Risks, but Should Enhance Processes to Monitor Compliance
GAO-20-219
Feb 13, 2020
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2 Open Recommendations
Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Other The TSA Administrator should direct T&D and Security Operations to document their processes for monitoring TSO training compliance—including those for analyzing training compliance data, reporting the results from their analysis, and actions taken to address the results. (Recommendation 1)
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Recommendation status is Open.
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Other The TSA Administrator should direct T&D and Security Operations to monitor for instances of TSO non-compliance by individual commercial airports across fiscal years that could potentially warrant corrective action at the headquarters level. (Recommendation 2)
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Recommendation status is Open.
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

Aviation Security: Federal Air Marshal Service Has Taken Steps to Address Workforce Issues, but Additional Actions Needed
GAO-20-125
Feb 12, 2020
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6 Open Recommendations
Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Office of Law Enforcement - Federal Air Marshal Service The Executive Assistant Administrator / Director of FAMS should identify and utilize a suitable system that provides information about air marshals' medical qualification status. (Recommendation 1)
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Recommendation status is Open.
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Office of Law Enforcement - Federal Air Marshal Service The Executive Assistant Administrator / Director of FAMS should develop and implement a plan to assess the health and fitness of the FAMS workforce as a whole, including trends over time. (Recommendation 2)
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Recommendation status is Open.
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Office of Law Enforcement - Federal Air Marshal Service The Executive Assistant Administrator / Director of FAMS should identify and implement a means to monitor the extent to which air marshals' actual shifts and rest hours are consistent with scheduling guidelines. (Recommendation 3)
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Recommendation status is Open.
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Office of Law Enforcement - Federal Air Marshal Service The Executive Assistant Administrator / Director of FAMS should provide all air marshals access to scheduling guidelines, including workday length and rest periods. (Recommendation 4)
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Recommendation status is Open.
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Office of Law Enforcement - Federal Air Marshal Service The Executive Assistant Administrator / Director of FAMS should disseminate or otherwise provide supervisory air marshals access to guidance that outlines authorities and procedures for changing an air marshal's work schedule. (Recommendation 5)
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Recommendation status is Open.
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Office of Law Enforcement - Federal Air Marshal Service The Executive Assistant Administrator / Director of FAMS should take steps to reaffirm and strengthen efforts to prevent discrimination by, for example, updating and following through on its 2012 action plan and renewing leadership commitment to the plan's goals. (Recommendation 6)
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Recommendation status is Open.
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

Aviation Security: TSA and Airport Stakeholders Have Enhanced Airport Public Area Security, but a Plan Is Needed for Future Collaboration
GAO-20-278
Feb 11, 2020
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1 Open Recommendations
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Transportation Security Administration The Administrator of TSA should develop a plan outlining roles and responsibilities for members of the Public Area Security Working Group, the mechanisms for collaborating, and the frequency of the working group meetings.
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Recommendation status is Open.
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

Aviation Security: TSA Could Strengthen Its Insider Threat Program by Developing a Strategic Plan and Performance Goals
GAO-20-275
Feb 10, 2020
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2 Open Recommendations
Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Transportation Security Administration The TSA Administrator should develop and implement a strategic planfor its Insider Threat Program that includes strategic goals andobjectives. (Recommendation 1)
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Recommendation status is Open.
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Transportation Security Administration The TSA Administrator should develop performance goals for its Insider Threat Program that assess progress achieving the strategic objectives in the insider threat strategic plan. (Recommendation 2)
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Recommendation status is Open.
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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