A collection of interesting GAO Reports (ranging from Information Security to Missile Defence to Drinking Water) from the last few months which are pilled up in my room in one corner ... WEN
Coast Guard: Vessel Identification System Development Needs to Be Reassessed. GAO-02-477, May 24. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-477 1. Diffuse Security Threats: Technologies for Mail Sanitization Exist, But Challenges Remain. GAO-02-365, April 23. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-365 1. DOE Weapons Laboratories: Actions Needed to Strengthen EEO Oversight. GAO-02-391, April 22. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-391 2. Defense Budget: Need to Strengthen Guidance and Oversight of Contingency Operations Costs. GAO-02-450, May 21. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-450 3. Military Transformation: Army Actions Needed to Enhance Formation of Future Interim Brigade Combat Teams. GAO-02-442, May 17. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-442 3. Technology Transfer: NNSA Did Not Implement the Technology Infrastructure Pilot Program. GAO-02-708R, May 10. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-708R Information Security: Comments on the Proposed Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, by Robert F. Dacey, director, information security issues, before a joint hearing of the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations and the Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy, House Committee on Government Reform.GAO-02-677T, May 2. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-677T 4. Information Security: Additional Actions Needed to Fully Implement Reform Legislation. GAO-02-407, May 2. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-407 3. Transportation Infrastructure: Cost and Oversight Issues on Major Highway and Bridge Projects, by JayEtta Z. Hecker, dierctor, physical infrastructure issues, before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.GAO-02-702T, May 1. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-702T 9. Nuclear Security: Lessons to Be Learned from Implementing NNSA's Security Enhancements. GAO-02-358, March 29. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-358 Combating Terrorism: Key Aspects of a National Strategy to Enhance State and Local Preparedness, by Patricia Dalton, director, strategic issues, before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, House Committee on Government Reform, in Long Beach, California.GAO-02-549T, March 28. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-549T Combating Terrorism: Key Aspects of a National Strategy to Enhance State and Local Preparedness, by Randall Yim, managing director, national preparedness, before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, House Committee on Government Reform, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. GAO-02-548T, March 25. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-548T 1. Combating Terrorism: Intergovernmental Partnership in a National Strategy to Enhance State and Local Preparedness, by Paul Posner, managing director, strategic issues, before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, House Committee on Government Reform, in Tempe, Arizona.GAO-02-547T, March 22. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-547T 3. Security Breaches at Federal Buildings in Atlanta, Georgia, by Ronald Malfi, acting managing director, Office of Special Investigations, before the House Committee on Government Reform, in Atlanta, Georgia. GAO-02-668T, April 30. (statement not available on the Internet) http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/ordtab.pl 4. International Electronic Commerce: Definitions and Policy Implications. GAO-02-404, March 2002. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-404 1. National Preparedness: Technologies to Secure Federal Buildings, by Keith A. Rhodes, chief technologist, before the Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy, House Committee on Government Reform.GAO-02-687T, April 25. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-687T 2. Information Security: Subcommittee Post-Hearing Questions Concerning the Additional Actions Needed to Implement Reform Legislation. GAO-02-649R, April 16. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-649R 2. Homeland Security: Responsibility and Accountability for Achieving National Goals, by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, before the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. GAO-02-627T, April 11. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-627T 5. National Preparedness: Integration of Federal, State, Local, and Private Sector Efforts Is Critical to an Effective National Strategy for Homeland Security, by Randall Yim, managing director, national preparedness, before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. GAO-02-621T, April 11. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-621T 1. Electronic Government: Challenges to Effective Adoption of the Extensible Markup Language. GAO-02-327, April 5. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-327 Combating Terrorism: Key Aspects of a National Strategy to Enhance State and Local Preparedness, by JayEttta Z. Hecker, director, physical infrastructure issues, before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, House Committee on Government Reform, in San Francisco, California.GAO-02-550T, April 2. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-550T 2. Information Technology: OMB Leadership Critical to Making Needed Enterprise Architecture and E-Government Progress, by Randolph C. Hite, director, information technology architecture and systems issues, before the Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy, House Committee on Government Reform. GAO-02-389T, March 21. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-389T 2. Information Technology: Enterprise Architecture Use Across the Federal Government Can Be Improved. GAO-02-6, February 19 http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-6 2. Pipeline Safety: Status of Improving Oversight of the Pipeline Industry, by Peter F. Guerrero, director, physical infrastructure issues, before the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, House Committee on Energy and Commerce.GAO-02-517T, March 19. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-517T 2. VA Information Technology: Progress Made, But Continued Management Attention Is Key to Achieving Results, by David L. McClure, director, information technology management issues, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.GAO-02-369T, March 13. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-369T 2. Homeland Security: Progress Made, More Direction and Partnership Needed, by Henry L. Hinton, Jr., before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans' Affairs, and International Relations, House Committee on Government Reform.GAO-02-490T, March 12. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-490T Information Resources Management: Comprehensive Strategic Plan Needed to Address Mounting Challenges. GAO-02-292, February 22. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-292 1. Identity Theft: Incidence and Cost Appear to Be Growing. GAO-02-363, March 1. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-363 3. Missile Defense: Review of Allegations About an Early National Missile Defense Flight Test. GAO-02-125, February 28. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-125 4. Missile Defense: Review of Results and Limitations of an Early National Missile Defense Flight Test. GAO-02-124, February 28. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-124 1. Export Controls: Factors to Consider When Authorizing a New Export Administration Act, by Joseph A. Christoff, director, international affairs and trade, before the House Committee on Armed Services.GAO-02-468T, February 28. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-468T Combating Terrorism: Key Aspects of a National Strategy to Enhance State and Local Preparedness, by JayEtta Z. Hecker, director, physical infrastructure, before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management , Intergovernmental Relations, House Committee on Government Reform.GAO-02-473T, March 1. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-473T 5. Terrorism Insurance: Rising Uninsured Exposure to Attacks Heightens Potential Economic Vulnerabilities, by Richard J. Hillman, director, financial markets and community investment, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Financial Services. GAO-02-472T, February 27. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-472T 1. Defense Acquisitions: Steps to Improve the Crusader Program's Investment Decisions. GAO-02-201, February 25. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-201 2. Drinking Water: Key Aspects of EPA's Revolving Fund Program Need to Be Strengthened. GAO-02-135, January 24. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?GAO-02-135 1. Identity Theft: Available Data Indicate Growth in Prevalence and Cost, by Richard M. Stana, director, tax administration and justice, before the Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, and Government Information, Senate Committee on the Judiciary GAO-02-424T, February 14. http://www.gao.gov/cgi-bin/getrpt?gao-02-424t IWS INFOCON Mailing List @ IWS - The Information Warfare Site http://www.iwar.org.uk
