This plan is the first annual version of the research and development roadmap for critical infrastructure protection, required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7.
This report addresses the strengths and weaknesses of the checked baggage screening process employed by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to prevent passenger baggage thefts and to process loss or stolen baggage claims.
This report represents an abbreviated version of an earlier classified report assessing compliance by the Transportation Security Administration with federal aviation requirements to inspect passengers and property for explosives and weapons.
GAO recommends that the Secretary of DHS: (1) develop an overarching management integration strategy, and (2) provide its Business Transformation Office (BTO) with the authority and responsibility needed to serve as a dedicated integration team and help d
ODP (Office of Domestic Preparedness) has taken steps to improve accountability in the state preparedness planning process, in part by requiring states to update homeland security strategies. In tandem with this effort, ODP revised its grant-reporting met
GAO recommendes that the Department of Homeland Security develop a coordinated approach to work with federal agencies, so that appropriate validation studies of various activities involved in detecting anthrax are conducted.
U.S. troops experienced shortages of seven of the nine items GAO reviewed. According to the 2005 National Military Strategy, U.S. forces expect to have sufficient quantities to the right items at the right time.
GAO recommends that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) direct TSA to take several actions to mange risks associated with Secure Flight's development.
An overview of the FBI's transformation, external reviews and recommendations for change, and this Panel's overarching findings, conclusions and recommendations concerning FBI transformation and the war on terrorism.
