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[A] Fiscal Year 2018 1. U.S. Nuclear Weapons in Europe GAO-18-86C: Published: February 6, 2018 2. Dual Capable Aircraft: DOD Needs to Develop a Reliable Schedule and Address Risk for Nuclear Certification of the F- 35A GAO-18-82C: Published: January 31, 2018 3. Homeland Defense: Urgent Need for DOD and FAA to Address Risks and Improve Planning for Technology that Tracks Military Aircraft GAO-18-176C: Published: January 18, 2018 4. DHS Financial Management: Key Factors, Metrics, and Processes Used to Identify Best Alternative for the TRIO System Modernization Project GAO-18-251RSU: Published: December 15, 2017 5. Personnel Security Clearances: Additional Actions Needed to Address Quality, Timeliness, and Investigation Backlog GAO-18-26SU: Published: December 7, 2017 6. Personnel Security Clearances: Additional Planning Needed to Implement and Oversee Continuous Evaluation of Clearance Holders GAO-18-159SU: Published: November 21, 2017 7. Defense Microelectronics: Efforts Ongoing to Increase Trusted Sources, but a National Strategy is Needed to Strengthen the Industrial Base GAO-18-43SU: Published: October 26, 2017 8. Transportation Security Administration: Surface Transportation Inspector Activities Should Align More Closely With Identified Risks GAO-18-17SU: Published: October 16, 2017 9. Aviation Security: TSA Has Strengthened Foreign Airport Assessments and Air Carrier Inspections, but Could Improve Data Management GAO-18-73SU: Published: October 12, 2017 10. Physical Security: NIST and Commerce Need to Complete Efforts to Address Persistent Program Challenges GAO-18-14SU: Published: October 4, 2017 11. Military Readiness: Personnel Shortfalls and Persistent Operational Demands Strain Army Missile Defense Units and Personnel GAO-18-168SU: Published: October 5, 2017 [B] Fiscal Year 2017 1. Nuclear Security: CBP Needs to Take Action to Ensure Imported Radiological Material Is Properly Licensed GAO-17-774SU: Published: September 28, 2017 2. Navy and Marine Corps Training: Further Planning Needed for Amphibious Operations Training GAO-17-477C: Published: August 29, 2017 3. European Reassurance Initiative: DOD Needs to Prioritize Posture Initiatives and Plan for and Report Their Future Costs GAO-17-539C: Published: August 23, 2017 4. Aviation Security: Actions Needed to Systematically Evaluate Cost and Effectiveness Across Security Countermeasures GAO-17-602C: Published: August 16, 2017 5. Defense Nuclear Enterprise: Processes to Monitor Progress on Implementing Recommendations and Managing Risks Could Be Improved GAO-17-565C: Published: August 17, 2017 6. Information Security: Control Deficiencies Continue to Limit IRS's Effectiveness in Protecting Sensitive Financial and Taxpayer Data GAO-17-394SU: Published: July 26, 2017 7. Facility Security: Agencies Should Improve Methods for Assessing and Monitoring Risk GAO-17-605SU: Published: August 9, 2017 8. International Mail: Changes and Alternatives to Terminal Dues System Benefit USPS and Some Stakeholders GAO-17-571SU: Published: August 3, 2017 9. Information Security: OPM Has Improved Controls, but Further Efforts Are Needed GAO-17-459SU: Published: August 3, 2017-2-
10. Information Security: SEC Improved Control of Financial Systems but Needs to Take Additional Actions GAO-17-429SU: Published: July 27, 2017 11. Defense Efficiency Initiatives: DOD Needs to Improve the Reliability of Cost Savings Estimates GAO-17-535SU: Published: July 24, 2017 12. Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications: Installation of Systems at U.S. Strategic Command's New Headquarters Facility GAO-17-439RC: Published: June 29, 2017 13. Management Report: Areas for Improvement in the Bureau of the Fiscal Service's Information Systems Controls GAO- 17-591RSU: Published: June 29, 2017 14. Embassy Evacuations: State Should Take Steps To Improve Emergency Preparedness GAO-17-560SU: Published: June 28, 2017 15. Offshore Petroleum Discharge System: The Navy Has Not Mitigated Risk Associated with System Limitations GAO-17-531C: Published: June 22, 2017 16. Military Readiness: Coastal Riverine Force Challenges GAO-17-462C: Published: June 13, 2017 17. Army Readiness: Progress Made Implementing New Concept, but Actions Needed to Improve Results GAO-17-458SU: Published: June 8, 2017 18. Refugees: Actions Needed by State Department and DHS to Further Strengthen Applicant Screening Process and Assess Fraud Risks GAO-17-444SU: Published: June 7, 2017 19. Refugees: State and Its Partners Have Implemented Several Antifraud Measures but Could Further Reduce the Risk of Staff Fraud GAO-17-446SU: Published: June 7, 2017 20. Defense Logistics: Actions Needed to Improve Accountability for Sensitive Conventional Ammunition Overseas GAO- 17-308C: Published: June 2, 2017 21. Information Security: FDIC Needs to Improve Controls over Financial Systems and Information GAO-17-435SU: Published: May 31, 2017 22. National Mall: Actions Needed to Better Manage Physical Security Risks GAO-17-479SU: Published: May 22, 2017 23. Supply Chain Security: CBP Needs to Enforce Compliance and Assess the Effectiveness of the Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements GAO-17-419SU: Published: May 18, 2017 24. Management Report: Areas for Improvement in the Federal Reserve Banks' Information Systems Controls GAO-17-466RSU: Published: May 18, 2017 25. Observations on DOD's Use of Paid Administrative Leave for Civilian Employees GAO-17-547SU: Published: May 16, 2017 26. DOD Critical Technologies: Additional Actions Needed to Ensure Consistent Protection of Weapon Systems GAO-17-292SU: Published: May 9, 2017 27. (U) Iraq: Status of DOD Efforts to Train and Equip Iraq's Security Forces GAO-17-32C: Published: April 7, 2017 28. Biological Defense: Additional Information That Congress May Find Useful as It Considers DOD's Report on Its Advanced Development and Manufacturing Capability GAO-17-297SU: Published: May 4, 2017 29. Russia: U.S. Government Takes a Country-Specific Approach to Addressing Disinformation Overseas GAO-17-382C: Published: May 2, 2017 30. Customs and Border Protection: Improved Planning Efforts Needed to Strengthen Trade Enforcement GAO-17-439SU: Published: April 27, 2017 31. Countering ISIS and Its Effects: Key Oversight Issues GAO-17-354SPC: Published: April 20, 2017 32. Marine Corps Asia-Pacific Realignment: DOD Should Resolve Capability Deficiencies and Infrastructure Risks and Revise Cost Estimates GAO-17-107SU: Published: April 5, 2017 33. International Air Travelers: CBP Collaborates with Stakeholders to Facilitate the Arrivals Process, but Could Strengthen Reporting of Airport Wait Times GAO-17-252SU: Published: Feb 15, 2017-3-
34. Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier: Follow-On Ships Need More Frequent and Accurate Cost Estimates to Avoid Pitfalls of Lead Ship GAO-17-190SU: Published: Mar 1, 2017 35. Border Security: Additional Actions Could Strengthen DHS Efforts to Address Subterranean, Aerial, and Maritime Smuggling GAO-17-205SU: Published: Feb 3, 2017 36. NATO Enlargement: President's Report on Montenegro Addresses Senate Resolution Requirements but Includes Limited Detail on Costs to NATO and the United States GAO-17-406RSU: Published: Feb 2, 2017 37. Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications: Update on Air Force Oversight Efforts and Selected Programs GAO- 17-175RC: Published: Jan 27, 2017 38. Southwest Border Security: Additional Actions Needed to Better Assess Fencing's Contributions to Operations GAO-17-167SU: Published: Jan 23, 2017 39. Federal Real Property: GSA Should Inform Tenant Agencies When Leasing High-Security Space from Foreign Owners GAO-17-21SU: Published: Nov 30, 2016 40. Identity Theft and Tax Fraud: IRS Needs to Improve its Ability to Locate Fraudsters and Monitor Identity Theft Controls GAO-17-46SU: Published: November 15, 2016 41. Combating Terrorism: Additional Steps Needed in U.S. Efforts to Counter ISIS Messaging GAO-17-41C: Published: December 8, 2016 42. Combating Terrorism: U.S. Footprint Poses Challenges for the Advise and Assist Mission in Iraq GAO-17-220C: Published: November 22, 2016 43. Navy Shipbuilding: Need to Document Rationale for the Use of Fixed-Price Incentive Contracts and Study Effectiveness of Added Incentives GAO-17-219SU: Published: November 9, 2016 44. Federal Courthouses: Actions Needed to Enhance Capital Security Program and Address Collaboration Issues GAO-17-6SU: Published: October 18, 2016 [C] Fiscal Year 2016 1. Countering ISIS: DOD Should Develop Plans for Responding to Risks and for Using Stockpiled Equipment No Longer Intended for Syria Train and Equip Program GAO-16-670C: Published: September 9, 2016 2. Iraq: State and DOD Need to Improve Documentation and Record Keeping for Vetting of Iraq's Security Forces GAO- 16-658C: Published: September 30, 2016 3. Information Security: VA Needs to Improve Controls over Selected High-Impact Systems GAO-16-691SU: Published: September 30, 2016 4. Border Security: CBP Programs to Prevent High Risk Travelers from Boarding U.S.-Bound Flights GAO-16-646SU: Published: September 29, 2016 5. Information Security: NASA Needs to Improve Controls over Selected High-Impact Systems GAO-16-688SU: Published: September 23, 2016 6. Diplomatic Security: State Should Enhance Management of Transportation-Related Risks to Overseas U.S. Personnel GAO-16-615SU: Published: September 9, 2016 7. Information Security: NRC Needs to Improve Controls over Selected High-Impact Systems GAO-16-689SU: Published: August 22, 2016 8. Air Force Training: Further Analysis and Planning Needed to Improve Effectiveness GAO-16-635SU: Published: August 16, 2016 9. Information Security: OPM Needs to Improve Controls over Selected High-Impact Systems GAO-16-687SU: Published: August 15, 2016 10. Arleigh Burke Destroyers: Classified Annex to GAO-16-613, Delaying Procurement of DDG 51 Flight III Ships Would Allow Time to Increase Design Knowledge GAO-16-846C: Published: August 4, 2016-4-
11. Management Report: Areas for Improvement in the Bureau of the Fiscal Service's Information Systems Controls GAO- 16-654RSU: Published: July 28, 2016 12. Countering Improvised Explosive Devices: Improved Planning Could Enhance Federal Coordination Efforts GAO-16-581SU: Published: July 14, 2016 13. Force Structure: Better Information Needed to Support Air Force A-10 and Other Future Divestment Decisions GAO-16-525C: Published: July 12, 2016 14. Information Security: FDA Needs to Rectify Control Weaknesses That Place Industry and Public Health Data at Risk GAO-16-512SU: Published: June 30, 2016 15. Military Readiness: DOD's Readiness Rebuilding Efforts May Be at Risk without a Comprehensive Plan GAO-16-534C: Published: June 30, 2016 16. Information Security: FDIC Implemented Controls Over Financial Systems, but Further Improvements Are Needed GAO-16-604SU: Published: June 29, 2016 17. Federal Air Marshal Service: Additional Actions Needed to Ensure Air Marshals' Mission Readiness GAO-16-535SU: Published: June 17, 2016 18. Distributed Common Ground System: Army is Applying Lessons Learned to Next Program Increment, but Needs to Conduct a Technology Assessment GAO-16-558SU: Published: June 16, 2016 19. Syria: Train and Equip Program Service members in Jordan Receive the Combat Zone Tax Exclusion Benefit while those in Turkey Do Not GAO-16-311RC: Published: June 13, 2016 20. Regional Missile Defense: Agency's Report Addressed Most Statutory Requirements, but Did Not Include Additional Relevant Information GAO-16-540RC: Published: June 10, 2016 21. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit: Some Agency Practices Raise Concerns and IRS Could Improve Noncompliance Monitoring GAO-16-421SU: Published: May 11, 2016 22. Management Report: Areas for Improvement in the Federal Reserve Banks' Information Systems Controls GAO-16-600RSU: Published: June 6, 2016 23. Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications: DOD Has Taken Steps to Address Sustainment and Maintenance Challenges for Critical Satellite Systems but Could Better Identify Risks and Mitigation Actions GAO-16-370C: Published: May 26, 2016 24. Air Force: Service Faces Challenges to Rebuilding Readiness GAO-16-482RC: Published: May 25, 2016 25. Army: Service Faces Challenges to Rebuilding Readiness GAO-16-473RC: Published: May 25, 2016 26. Navy and Marine Corps: Services Face Challenges to Rebuilding Readiness GAO-16-481RC: Published: May 25, 2016 27. Nuclear Weapons: DOD Assessed the Need for Each Leg of the Strategic Triad and Considered Other Reductions to Nuclear Forces GAO-16-372C: Published: May 18, 2016 28. Defense Facility Condition: Revised Guidance Needed to Improve Oversight of Assessments and Ratings GAO-16-369SU: Published: May 13, 2016 29. Defense Technologies: DOD Is Seeking Options to Secure Future Access to Leading-Edge Microelectronics GAO-16-440RSU: Published: May 11, 2016 30. Aviation Security: TSA Should Ensure Testing Data Are Complete and Fully Used to Improve Screener Training and Operations GAO-16-415SU: Published: May 4, 2016 31. Information Security: Opportunities Exist for SEC to Improve Its Controls over Financial Systems and Data GAO-16-445SU: Published: April 28, 2016 32. Syria: DOD has Organized Forces to Execute the Syria Train and Equip Program but Faces Challenges in Fully Developing Personnel Requirements GAO-16-292C: Published: April 1, 2016 33. Syria: Results of U.S. Efforts to Vet Recruits to Form a New Syrian Force to Counter ISIS GAO-16-277C: Published: March 31, 2016-5-
34. Aviation Security: Airport Perimeter and Access Control Security Would Benefit from Risk Assessment and Strategy Updates GAO-16-318SU: Published: March 28, 2016 35. Information Security: IRS Needs to Further Improve Controls over Financial and Taxpayer Data GAO-16-397SU: Published: March 28, 2016 36. Healthcare.gov: Actions Needed to Enhance Information Security and Privacy Controls GAO-16-264SU: Published: March 23, 2016 37. Federal Air Marshal Service: Actions Needed to Better Incorporate Risk in Deployment Strategy GAO-16-130C: Published: February 19, 2016 38. Security Assistance: U.S. Government Should Strengthen End-Use Monitoring and Human Rights Vetting for Egypt GAO-16-244SU: Published: March 18, 2016 39. Defense Management: Additional Cost Information and Oversight Needed to Strengthen U.S. Position in Negotiating Host Nation Support GAO-16-340C: Published: January 15, 2016 40. Information Security: DHS Needs to Enhance Capabilities, Improve Planning, and Support Greater Adoption of Its National Cybersecurity Protection System GAO-16-43SU: Published: November 19, 2015 41. U.S. Secret Service: Data Analyses Could Better Inform the Domestic Field Office Structure GAO-16-21SU: Published: November 18, 2015 42. Southeast Asia: Trends in U.S. and Chinese Economic Engagement in Indonesia and Vietnam GAO-16-63SU: Published: October 29, 2015 [D] Fiscal Year 2015 1. Kabul: Camp Sullivan Mishap Related to HESCO Security Barriers GAO-15-708RSU: Published: September 28, 2015 2. Information Security: GAO Review of State-Based Marketplace Security and Privacy - 1 GAO-15-804RSU: Published: September 22, 2015 3. Information Security: GAO Review of State-Based Marketplace Security and Privacy - 2 GAO-15-805RSU: Published: September 22, 2015 4. Information Security: GAO Review of State-Based Marketplace Security and Privacy - 3 GAO-15-806RSU: Published: September 22, 2015 5. Nuclear Nonproliferation: DOE Made Progress to Secure Vulnerable Nuclear Materials Worldwide, but Opportunities Exist to Improve Its Efforts GAO-15-501C: Published: August 3, 2015 6. Defense Infrastructure: Improvements in DOD Reporting and Cybersecurity Implementation Needed to Enhance Utility Resilience Planning GAO-15-547SU: Published: July 23, 2015 7. Littoral Combat Ship: Knowledge of Survivability and Lethality Capabilities Needed Prior to Making Major Funding Decisions GAO-15-361C: Published: July 7, 2015 8. Management Report: Improvement Needed in the Bureau of the Fiscal Service's Information Systems Controls GAO-15-411RSU: Published: June 25, 2015 9. Military Readiness and Metrics GAO-15-504RC: Published: June 23, 2015 10. Arctic Planning: DOD Expects to Play a Supporting Role to Other Federal Agencies and Has Efforts Under Way to Address Capability Needs and Update Plans GAO-15-615C: Published: June 19, 2015 11. Force Structure: Preliminary Observations on Air Force A-10 Divestment GAO-15-600RC: Published: June 19, 2015 12. Library of Congress: Information Security Review GAO-15-575SU: Published: June 18, 2015 13. Diplomatic Security: State Department Should Better Manage Risks to Residences and Other Soft Targets Overseas GAO-15-512SU: Published: June 18, 2015-6-
14. U.S. Cyber Command: Actions Needed to Improve DOD's Management and Control of Cyberspace Operations GAO- 15-456C: Published: June 18, 2015 15. Iran Sanctions: Executive Branch Has Established Processes to Impose and Waive Sanctions on Financial Transactions Including Certain Purchases of Iranian Petroleum Products GAO-15-682SU: Published: June 17, 2015 16. Iran Sanctions: Executive Branch Has Established Processes to Address Exceptions and Remittances Related to Purchases of Iranian Crude Oil GAO-15-622C: Published: June 17, 2015 17. Combating Terrorism: Steps Taken to Mitigate Threats to Locally Hired Staff, but State Department Could Improve Reporting on Terrorist Threats GAO-15-458SU: Published: June 17, 2015 18. Personnel Security Clearances: Funding Estimates and Government-Wide Metrics Are Needed to Implement Long- Standing Reform Efforts GAO-15-179SU: Published: April 23, 2015 19. Insider Threats: DOD Should Strengthen Management and Guidance to Protect Classified Information Systems GAO- 15-357C: Published: April 22, 2015 20. Combating Terrorism: State Should Review How It Addresses Holds Placed During the Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation Process GAO-15-439SU: Published: April 21, 2015 21. Regional Web Interaction Program: DOD Has Established Measures and Controls to Oversee U.S. Central Command's Program GAO-15-383C: Published: April 16, 2015 22. Defense Technologies: Future DOD Access to Leading-Edge Microelectronics is Uncertain GAO-15-422RSU: Published: April 15, 2015 23. Management Report: Areas for Improvement in Federal Reserve Bank's Information Systems Controls GAO-15-369RSU: Published: April 3, 2015 24. Prepositioned Stocks: Additional Information and a Consistent Definition Would Make the Annual Report More Useful GAO-15-187C: Published: March 26, 2015 25. Information Security: IRS Needs to Continue Improving Controls over Financial and Taxpayer Data GAO-15-336SU: Published: March 19, 2015 26. Confidential Informants: Updates to Policy and Additional Guidance Would Improve Oversight by DOJ and DHS Agencies GAO-15-242SU: Published: March 5, 2015 27. Interagency Coordination: DoD and State Need to Clarify DoD roles and Responsibilities to Protect U.S. Personnel and Facilities Overseas in High-Threat Areas GAO-15-219C: Published: March 4, 2015 28. Critical Infrastructure Protection: DHS and State Need to Improve Their Process for Identifying Foreign Dependencies GAO-15-233C: Published: February 26, 2015 29. Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty: State Informs Congress of Russian Compliance through Reports and Briefings GAO-15-318RSU: Published: February 25, 2015 30. Homeland Security: Action Needed to Better Assess Cost Effectiveness of Security Enhancements at Federal Facilities GAO-15-186SU: Published: February 24, 2015 31. Homeland Security: Actions Needed to Better Manage Security Screening at Federal Buildings and Courthouses GAO- 15-109SU: Published: January 30, 2015 32. Information Security: FAA Needs to Address Weaknesses in Air Traffic Control Systems GAO-15-204SU: Published: January 29, 2015 33. Aviation Security: TSA Should Take Additional Actions to Obtain Stakeholder Input when Modifying the Prohibited Items List GAO-15-135SU: Published: December 15, 2014 34. Triton Unmanned Aircraft System: Assessment of the Navy's Acquisition Strategy and Program Progress GAO-15-99SU: Published: December 12, 2014 35. Nuclear Weapons: DOD Plan for Implementing Nuclear Reductions Generally Addresses Statutory Requirements but Lacks Some Detail GAO-15-90RC: Published: December 11, 2014-7-
36. Military Strategy: Improved Sequencing and Additional Details Could Enhance the Value of DOD's Reports to Congress GAO-15-46C: Published: November 28, 2014 37. Information Security: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation Needs to Address Program and Privacy Weaknesses GAO-15-140SU: Published: November 20, 2014 38. Information Security: National Endowment for the Humanities Needs to Address Program and Privacy Weaknesses GAO-15-139SU: Published: November 20, 2014 39. Information Security: National Capital Planning Commission Needs to Address Program and Privacy Weaknesses GAO- 15-138SU: Published: November 20, 2014 40. Information Security: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Needs to Address Program and Privacy Weaknesses GAO-15-137SU: Published: November 20, 2014 41. Information Security: International Boundary Commission, U.S. and Canada, Needs to Address Program and Privacy Weaknesses GAO-15-136SU: Published: November 20, 2014 42. Information Security: Federal Trade Commission Needs to Address Program Weaknesses GAO-15-76SU: Published: November 20, 2014 43. Supply Chain Security: CBP Needs To Enhance Its Guidance and Oversight of High-Risk Maritime Cargo Shipments GAO-15-18SU: Published: November 13, 2014 Facebook @usgao @usgaolegal LinkedIn YouTube Flickr RSS feeds Blog Podcasts Widgets E-mail Stay connected Reports & Testimonies Browse By Date Browse By Topic Browse By Agency Restricted Products Open Recommendations Database Bid Protests & Appropriations Law Bid Protests Appropriations Law Other Legal Functions Other Legal Resources Red Book Key Issues -8-
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