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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