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National Security: FBI Should Strengthen Partnerships to Combat Non-Traditional Intelligence Collectors
GAO-27-109057
Oct 16, 2026
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Federal Bureau of Investigation The Director of FBI should develop and implement a plan to strengthen the FBI's partnerships with academic institutions to better facilitate the exchange of information and help address threats posed by NTCs.
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Federal Law Enforcement: CBP and ICE Should Improve Body-Worn Camera Program Management
GAO-26-108157
Oct 14, 2026
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United States Customs and Border Protection The Commissioner of CBP should update its program plans to align with changes in requirements, such as costs and schedules, and plan for contingencies based on current risks. (Recommendation 1)
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United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement The Director of ICE should update its program management plans to align with changes in requirements, such as costs and schedules, and plan for contingencies based on current risks. (Recommendation 2)
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United States Customs and Border Protection The Commissioner of CBP should implement results-oriented goals and measures that assess the effectiveness of the body-worn camera program in meeting desired results such as enhancing public trust and transparency. (Recommendation 3)
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United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement The Director of ICE should implement results-oriented goals and measures that assess the effectiveness of the body-worn camera program in meeting desired results such as enhancing public trust and transparency. (Recommendation 4)
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United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement The Director of ICE should implement additional controls, such as automated camera activation technology, that help ensure that body-worn cameras are activated in accordance with ICE's body-worn camera policy. (Recommendation 5)
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United States Customs and Border Protection The Commissioner of CBP should ensure that U.S. Border Patrol, Office of Field Operations, Air and Marine Operations, and the Office of Professional Responsibility each implement operational guidance for body-worn cameras that includes, at a minimum, clear expectations on the appropriate use of cameras in the context of each office's operational realities. (Recommendation 6)
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Drug Scheduling: While DEA Decisions Have Aligned with Recent HHS Recommendations, Both Need Comprehensive Policies
GAO-26-108623
Sep 23, 2026
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3 Open Recommendations
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Drug Enforcement Administration The Administrator of DEA should develop policies and procedures that identify DEA's roles, responsibilities, and procedures for evaluating and scheduling substances through administrative scheduling, new drug application scheduling, temporary scheduling, and international treaty scheduling under relevant statutes (including collecting and evaluating data, conducting three-factor and eight-factor analyses, and determining scheduling decisions). (Recommendation 1)
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Food and Drug Administration The Commissioner of FDA should develop policies and procedures that Center for Drug Evaluation and Research staff are to use to when completing eight-factor evaluations and developing scheduling recommendations, including the criteria and process for determining a substance's "potential for abuse," including abuse potential relative to other substances. (Recommendation 2)
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Food and Drug Administration The Commissioner of FDA and the Director of NIH should update their memorandum of understanding (MOU) concerning developing drug scheduling recommendations. The updated MOU should reflect the current entities involved and procedures and include a term clause to ensure the MOU is regularly reviewed. (Recommendation 3)
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Firearms Education: ATF Should Use Performance Metrics and Information to Evaluate and Manage Outreach Campaign
GAO-26-108655
Jul 22, 2026
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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives The Director of ATF should develop measurable performance goals to better monitor performance of the Don't Lie for the Other Guy campaign. (Recommendation 1)
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ATF concurred with this recommendation and said it would take steps to implement it. As of August 2026, ATF has not addressed this recommendation. When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives The Director of ATF should use the performance information obtained to assess progress towards achieving the campaign's broader program goals and inform programmatic decisions such as resource allocation. (Recommendation 2)
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ATF concurred with this recommendation and said it would take steps to implement it. As of August 2026, ATF has not addressed this recommendation. When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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