United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States Government Accountability Office author aut Government Organization text government publication eng GAOREPORTS Legislative Agency Publications gao legislative 2010-08-12 U.S. Government Printing Office 2002-06-07 monographic deposited born digital GA 1.13:GAO-02-610 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-GAO-02-610 P0b002ee180385e4c f:d02610 DGPO 2010-08-12 2011-03-28 GAOREPORTS-GAO-02-610 machine generated eng fdlp REPORT GAOREPORTS-GAO-02-610 GAO-02-610 Counterterrorism Emergency preparedness Interagency relations Intergovernmental relations National defense operations National preparedness Strategic planning Terrorism FEMA Federal Response Plan Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Noble Edge FAA Air Marshal Program DOJ Five-Year Interagency Counterterrorism and Technology Crime Plan Other Written Product A03519 The issue of homeland security crosscuts numerous policy domains, impinging on the expertise and resources of every level of government, the private sector, and the international community. GAO found that although combating terrorism crossed organizational boundaries, it did not sufficiently coordinate the activities of the 40 federal entities involved, resulting in duplication and gaps in coverage. The homeland security efforts of public and private entities do not yet represent a unified approach, although key supporting elements for such an approach are emerging. Progress has been made in developing a framework to support a more unified effort. Other remaining key elements--a national strategy, establishment of public and private sector partnerships, and the definition of key terms--are either not in place yet or are evolving. At the same time, key terms, such as ''homeland security,'' have not officially defined; consequently, certain organizational, management, and budgetary decisions cannot currently be made across agencies. In the interim, the potential exists for an uncoordinated approach to homeland security that may lead to duplication of efforts or gaps in coverage, misallocation of resources, and inadequate monitoring of expenditures. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-GAO-02-610/html/GAOREPORTS-GAO-02-610.htm GAO-02-610 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-GAO-02-610 Other Written Product GAO-02-610; Homeland Security: Key Elements to Unify Efforts Are Underway but Uncertainty Remains; Counterterrorism Emergency preparedness Interagency relations Intergovernmental relations National defense operations National preparedness Strategic planning Terrorism FEMA Federal Response Plan Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Noble Edge FAA Air Marshal Program DOJ Five-Year Interagency Counterterrorism and Technology Crime Plan Public Law 103-62