Status of Key Recommendations GAO Has Made to DHS and Its Legacy
Agencies (02-JUL-04, GAO-04-865R).
Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the federal
government has undertaken numerous actions to enhance the
nation's homeland security, including the creation of the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS). One of the primary reasons
for the establishment of DHS was to unify the vast national
network of organizations and institutions involved in efforts to
protect our nation. Since it began operations on March 1, 2003,
DHS has faced enormous challenges to protect the nation from
terrorism while it organizes itself into a coherent and
integrated agency. We support Congress by reviewing various
government programs and activities to help improve their
performance and accountability. When our work identifies a
significant need for action by the Congress or an agency, we
develop recommended solutions. These recommendations identify
actions we believe the department, agency, bureau, or office
should implement to ensure government programs operate
effectively and efficiently. This report responds to a
Congressional request that we provide status information on key
recommendations we have made to DHS and its legacy agencies. On
June 30, 2004, we briefed Congress on the results of our review.
This report transmits information provided during that briefing,
including (1) the status of key GAO recommendations issued to
DHS, (2) timeframes DHS established for implementing key
recommendations, and (3) challenges DHS faces in implementing
such recommendations.
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REPORTNUM: GAO-04-865R
ACCNO: A10978
TITLE: Status of Key Recommendations GAO Has Made to DHS and Its
Legacy Agencies
DATE: 07/02/2004
SUBJECT: Counterterrorism
Emergency preparedness
Federal agencies
General management reviews
National preparedness
Strategic planning
Terrorism
Agency missions
Performance measures
Homeland security
Timeliness
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GAO-04-865R
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) today released the following
reports, testimony, and correspondence:
Reports
1. Human Capital: Agencies' Use of Alternative Service Delivery Options
for Human Capital Activities. GAO-04-679, June 25. Highlights
2. Military Personnel: Survivor Benefits for Servicemembers and Federal,
State, and City Government Employees. GAO-04-814, July 15. Highlights
3. Nursing Home Fire Safety: Recent Fires Highlight Weaknesses in
Federal Standards and Oversight. GAO-04-660, July 16. Highlights
4. Special Education: Additional Assistance and Better Coordination
Needed Among Education Offices to Help States Meet the NCLBA Teacher
Requirements. GAO-04-659, July 15. Highlights
Correspondence
Federal Emergency Management Agency: Lack of Controls and Key
Information for Property Leaves Assets Vulnerable to Loss or
Misappropriation. GAO-04-819R, July 15.
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