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                    Jump to SubjectCensus
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	MilitaryCensusMinorities, renters, and homeless people are more likely to be undercounted in the census. In the course of our work on the Census Bureau, we’ve reviewed efforts to improve its count of people in hard-to-count groups.
      
      2020 Census: COVID-19 Presents Delays and Risks to Census CountGAO-20-551R
      
	Published:  Jun 09, 2020


	Publicly Released: Jun 09, 2020
              2020 Census: Update on the Census Bureau's Implementation of Partnership and Outreach ActivitiesGAO-20-496
      
	Published:  May 13, 2020


	Publicly Released: May 13, 2020
              2020 Census: Changes Planned to Improve Data QualityGAO-20-282
      
	Published:  Dec 20, 2019


	Publicly Released: Dec 20, 2019
              2020 Census: Actions Needed to Address Challenges to Enumerating Hard-to-Count GroupsGAO-18-599
      
	Published:  Jul 26, 2018


	Publicly Released: Aug 27, 2018
              2010 Census: Data Collection Operations Were Generally Completed as Planned, but Long-standing Challenges Suggest Need for Fundamental ReformsGAO-11-193
      
	Published:  Dec 14, 2010


	Publicly Released: Dec 14, 2010
              2010 Census: Key Efforts to Include Hard-to-Count Populations Went Generally as Planned; Improvements Could Make the Efforts More Effective for Next CensusGAO-11-45
      
	Published:  Dec 14, 2010


	Publicly Released: Dec 14, 2010
              Formula Grants: Funding for the Largest Federal Assistance Programs Is Based on Census-Related Data and Other FactorsGAO-10-263
      
	Published:  Dec 15, 2009


	Publicly Released: Dec 16, 2009
              2010 Census: Communications Campaign Has Potential to Boost ParticipationGAO-09-525T
      
	Published:  Mar 23, 2009


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  Economic/ FinancialWe’ve examined challenges minorities face gaining access to lending (both personally and professionally) and differences in social status that affect economic outlooks.
      
      Tax Equity: Lack of Data Limits Ability to Analyze Effects of Tax Policies on Households by Demographic CharacteristicsGAO-22-104553
      
	Published:  May 18, 2022


	Publicly Released: May 18, 2022
              Housing: Preliminary Analysis of Homeownership Trends for Nine CitiesGAO-20-544R
      
	Published:  Jun 25, 2020


	Publicly Released: Jul 27, 2020
              Millennial Generation: Information on the Economic Status of Millennial Households Compared to Previous GenerationsGAO-20-194
      
	Published:  Dec 13, 2019


	Publicly Released: Dec 18, 2019
              Small Business Administration: Opportunities Exist to Strengthen Engagement with Historically Black Colleges and UniversitiesGAO-20-41
      
	Published:  Nov 13, 2019


	Publicly Released: Dec 13, 2019
              Rental Housing: As More Households Rent, the Poorest Face Affordability and Housing Quality ChallengesGAO-20-427
      
	Published:  May 27, 2020


	Publicly Released: Jun 26, 2020
              Retirement Security: Income and Wealth Disparities Continue through Old AgeGAO-19-587
      
	Published:  Aug 09, 2019


	Publicly Released: Sep 09, 2019
              Indian Issues: Agricultural Credit Needs and Barriers to Lending on Tribal LandsGAO-19-464
      
	Published:  May 09, 2019


	Publicly Released: May 09, 2019
              Agricultural Lending: Information on Credit and Outreach to Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Is LimitedGAO-19-539
      
	Published:  Jul 11, 2019


	Publicly Released: Jul 11, 2019
              Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Action Needed to Improve Participation in Education's HBCU Capital Financing ProgramGAO-18-455
      
	Published:  Jun 26, 2018


	Publicly Released: Jul 26, 2018
              Child Care: Access to Subsidies and Strategies to Manage Demand Vary Across StatesGAO-17-60
      
	Published:  Dec 15, 2016


	Publicly Released: Dec 15, 2016
              Investment Management: Key Practices Could Provide More Options for Federal Entities and Opportunities for Minority- and Women-Owned Asset ManagersGAO-17-726
      
	Published:  Sep 13, 2017


	Publicly Released: Sep 20, 2017
              Retirement Security: Low Defined Contribution Savings May Pose ChallengesGAO-16-408
      
	Published:  May 05, 2016


	Publicly Released: May 05, 2016
              Government Contracting: Federal Efforts to Assist Small Minority Owned BusinessesGAO-12-873
      
	Published:  Sep 28, 2012


	Publicly Released: Sep 28, 2012
              Nonprime Mortgages: Analysis of Loan Performance, Factors Associated with Defaults, and Data SourcesGAO-10-805
      
	Published:  Aug 24, 2010


	Publicly Released: Sep 23, 2010
              Fair Lending: Data Limitations and the Fragmented U.S. Financial Regulatory Structure Challenge Federal Oversight and Enforcement EffortsGAO-09-704
      
	Published:  Jul 15, 2009


	Publicly Released: Jul 15, 2009
              Fair Lending: Race and Gender Data Are Limited for Nonmortgage LendingGAO-08-1023T
      
	Published:  Jul 17, 2008


	Publicly Released: Jul 17, 2008
              African American Children in Foster Care: HHS and Congressional Actions Could Help Reduce Proportion in CareGAO-08-1064T
      
	Published:  Jul 31, 2008


	Publicly Released: Jul 31, 2008
              Minority Banks: Regulators Need to Better Assess Effectiveness of Support EffortsGAO-07-6
      
	Published:  Oct 04, 2006


	Publicly Released: Oct 04, 2006
              U.S. Department of Agriculture: Resolution of Discrimination Complaints Involving Farm Credit and Payment ProgramsGAO-01-521R
      
	Published:  Apr 12, 2001


	Publicly Released: May 14, 2001
              Large Bank Mergers: Fair Lending Review Could be Enhanced With Better CoordinationGGD-00-16
      
	Published:  Nov 03, 1999


	Publicly Released: Nov 03, 1999
              Minorities and Women on Farm CommitteesRCED-95-113R
      
	Published:  Mar 01, 1995


	Publicly Released: Mar 01, 1995
  

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  EducationThe link between racial and ethnic minorities and poverty has been studied for decades. Our work has looked at how socio-economic status has been linked to school safety, education quality, and higher school discipline rates among minorities.
      
      K-12 Education: Department of Education Should Provide Information on Equity and Safety in School Dress CodesGAO-23-105348
      
	Published:  Oct 25, 2022


	Publicly Released: Oct 25, 2022
              K-12 Education: Student Population Has Significantly Diversified, but Many Schools Remain Divided Along Racial, Ethnic, and Economic LinesGAO-22-104737
      
	Published:  Jun 16, 2022


	Publicly Released: Jul 14, 2022
              K-12 Education: Characteristics of School ShootingsGAO-20-455
      
	Published:  Jun 09, 2020


	Publicly Released: Jul 09, 2020
              K-12 Education: Public High Schools with More Students in Poverty and Smaller Schools Provide Fewer Academic Offerings to Prepare for CollegeGAO-19-8
      
	Published:  Oct 11, 2018


	Publicly Released: Oct 26, 2018
              K-12 Education: Certain Groups of Students Attend Alternative Schools in Greater Proportions Than They Do Other SchoolsGAO-19-373
      
	Published:  Jun 13, 2019


	Publicly Released: Jul 15, 2019
              Public School Choice: Limited Options Available for Many American Indian and Alaska Native StudentsGAO-19-226
      
	Published:  Jan 24, 2019


	Publicly Released: Feb 25, 2019
              K-12 Education:  Discipline Disparities for Black Students, Boys, and Students with DisabilitiesGAO-18-258
      
	Published:  Mar 22, 2018


	Publicly Released: Apr 04, 2018
              Indian Affairs: Further Actions Needed to Improve Oversight and Accountability for School Safety InspectionsGAO-17-421
      
	Published:  May 24, 2017


	Publicly Released: May 24, 2017
              K-12 Education: Better Use of Information Could Help Agencies Identify Disparities and Address Racial DiscriminationGAO-16-345
      
	Published:  Apr 21, 2016


	Publicly Released: May 17, 2016
              Within-School Discrimination: Inadequate Title VI Enforcement by the Office for Civil RightsHRD-91-85
      
	Published:  Jul 22, 1991


	Publicly Released: Jul 22, 1991
              Within-School Discrimination: Inadequate Title VI Enforcement by Education's Office for Civil RightsT-HRD-91-17
      
	Published:  Apr 25, 1991


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  Environmental JusticeMinority and low-income communities are more likely to be exposed to air pollution, hazardous waste, and industrial facilities. Much of this is due to disparities in the development and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
      
      ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: Federal Agencies Could Benefit from a Strategic Approach to Assess ProgressGAO-20-290T
      
	Published:  Nov 19, 2019


	Publicly Released: Nov 19, 2019
              Environmental Justice: Federal Efforts Need Better Planning, Coordination, and Methods to Assess ProgressGAO-19-543
      
	Published:  Sep 16, 2019


	Publicly Released: Oct 16, 2019
              Superfund: EPA Should Improve the Reliability of Data on National Priorities List Sites Affecting Indian TribesGAO-19-123
      
	Published:  Jan 23, 2019


	Publicly Released: Feb 22, 2019
              Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure: Opportunities Exist to Enhance Federal Agency Needs Assessment and Coordination on Tribal ProjectsGAO-18-309
      
	Published:  May 15, 2018


	Publicly Released: Jun 14, 2018
              Environmental Right-To-Know: EPA's Recent Rule Could Reduce Availability of Toxic Chemical Information Used to Assess Environmental JusticeGAO-08-115T
      
	Published:  Oct 04, 2007


	Publicly Released: Oct 04, 2007
              Environmental Justice: Measurable Benchmarks Needed to Gauge EPA Progress in Correcting Past ProblemsGAO-07-1140T
      
	Published:  Jul 25, 2007


	Publicly Released: Jul 25, 2007
              Environmental Justice: EPA Should Devote More Attention to Environmental Justice When Developing Clean Air RulesGAO-05-289
      
	Published:  Jul 25, 2005


	Publicly Released: Aug 04, 2005
              Siting of Hazardous Waste Landfills and Their Correlation With Racial and Economic Status of Surrounding CommunitiesRCED-83-168
      
	Published:  Jun 01, 1983


	Publicly Released: Jun 14, 1983
  

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  Equal EmploymentFederal, state, and private companies have struggled to integrate and achieve diverse workforces. This also includes access to equal opportunities for promotions, pay, and upward mobility in places of work.
      
      Pandemic Unemployment Assistance: Federal Program Supported Contingent Workers Amid Historic Demand, but DOL Should Examine Racial Disparities in Benefit ReceiptGAO-22-104438
      
	Published:  Jun 07, 2022


	Publicly Released: Jun 07, 2022
              Management Report: Preliminary Information on Potential Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Receipt of Unemployment Insurance Benefits during the COVID-19 PandemicGAO-21-599R
      
	Published:  Jun 17, 2021


	Publicly Released: Jun 17, 2021
              State Department: Additional Steps Are Needed to Identify Barriers to Workforce DiversityGAO-20-515T
      
	Published:  Jun 17, 2020


	Publicly Released: Jun 17, 2020
              State Department: Additional Steps Are Needed to Identify Potential Barriers to DiversityGAO-20-237
      
	Published:  Jan 27, 2020


	Publicly Released: Feb 25, 2020
              USAID: Mixed Progress in Increasing Diversity, and Actions Needed to Consistently Meet EEO RequirementsGAO-20-477
      
	Published:  Jun 23, 2020


	Publicly Released: Jun 23, 2020
              Equal Employment Opportunity: DHS Could Better Address Challenges to Ensuring EEO in Its WorkforceGAO-20-450T
      
	Published:  Feb 27, 2020


	Publicly Released: Feb 27, 2020
              Federal Home Loan Banks: Steps Have Been Taken to Promote Board Diversity, but Challenges RemainGAO-19-252
      
	Published:  Feb 14, 2019


	Publicly Released: Mar 20, 2019
              Federal Home Loan Banks: Efforts to Promote Workforce, Supplier, and Broker-Dealer DiversityGAO-19-589
      
	Published:  Aug 16, 2019


	Publicly Released: Sep 20, 2019
              Board Diversity: Strategies to Increase Representation of Women and MinoritiesGAO-19-637T
      
	Published:  Jun 20, 2019


	Publicly Released: Jun 20, 2019
              Financial Services Industry: Representation of Minorities and Women in Management and Practices to Promote Diversity, 2007-2015GAO-19-398T
      
	Published:  Feb 27, 2019


	Publicly Released: Feb 27, 2019
              Equal Employment Opportunity: DHS Could Better Address Challenges to Ensuring EEO in Its WorkforceGAO-19-573
      
	Published:  Jul 24, 2019


	Publicly Released: Jul 24, 2019
              Energy Infrastructure Permitting: Factors Affecting Timeliness and EfficiencyGAO-18-693T
      
	Published:  Sep 06, 2018


	Publicly Released: Sep 06, 2018
              Diversity in the Technology Sector: Federal Agencies Could Improve Oversight of Equal Employment Opportunity RequirementsGAO-18-69
      
	Published:  Nov 16, 2017


	Publicly Released: Nov 30, 2017
              Financial Services Industry: Trends in Management Representation of Minorities and Women and Diversity Practices, 2007-2015GAO-18-64
      
	Published:  Nov 08, 2017


	Publicly Released: Dec 08, 2017
              Financial Services Industry: Overall Trends in Management-Level Diversity and Diversity Initiatives, 1993-2008GAO-10-736T
      
	Published:  May 12, 2010


	Publicly Released: May 12, 2010
              Equal Employment Opportunity: Pilot Projects Could Help Test Solutions to Long-standing Concerns with the EEO Complaint ProcessGAO-09-712
      
	Published:  Aug 12, 2009


	Publicly Released: Aug 12, 2009
              Human Capital: Diversity in the Federal SES and Processes for Selecting New ExecutivesGAO-09-110
      
	Published:  Nov 26, 2008


	Publicly Released: Nov 26, 2008
              Human Capital: Workforce Diversity Governmentwide and at the Department of Homeland SecurityGAO-08-815T
      
	Published:  May 21, 2008


	Publicly Released: May 21, 2008
              Human Capital: Workforce Diversity Governmentwide and at the Small Business AdministrationGAO-08-725T
      
	Published:  Apr 23, 2008


	Publicly Released: Apr 23, 2008
              Human Capital: Diversity in the Federal SES and Senior Levels of the U.S. Postal Service and Processes for Selecting New ExecutivesGAO-08-609T
      
	Published:  Apr 03, 2008


	Publicly Released: Apr 03, 2008
              Human Capital: Building Diversity in GAO's Senior Executive ServiceGAO-08-275T
      
	Published:  Nov 13, 2007


	Publicly Released: Nov 13, 2007
              Human Capital: Diversity in the Federal SES and the Senior Levels of the U.S. Postal ServiceGAO-07-838T
      
	Published:  May 10, 2007


	Publicly Released: May 10, 2007
              Data on Hispanic Representation in the Federal WorkforceGAO-07-493R
      
	Published:  May 18, 2007


	Publicly Released: May 18, 2007
              The Federal Workforce: Additional Insights Could Enhance Agency Efforts Related to Hispanic RepresentationGAO-06-832
      
	Published:  Aug 17, 2006


	Publicly Released: Sep 20, 2006
              Equal Employment Opportunity: Improved Coordination Needed between EEOC and OPM in Leading Federal Workplace EEOGAO-06-214
      
	Published:  Jun 16, 2006


	Publicly Released: Jun 16, 2006
              Equal Employment Opportunity: The Policy Framework in the Federal Workplace and the Roles of EEOC and OPMGAO-05-195
      
	Published:  Apr 29, 2005


	Publicly Released: May 10, 2005
              Diversity Management: Expert-Identified Leading Practices and Agency ExamplesGAO-05-90
      
	Published:  Jan 14, 2005


	Publicly Released: Feb 04, 2005
              Equal Employment Opportunity: Responses to Questions Related to Equal Employment Opportunity and Dispute Resolution IssuesGGD-00-123R
      
	Published:  Apr 21, 2000


	Publicly Released: May 04, 2000
              Workforce Profile at SSA BaltimoreGGD-96-80R
      
	Published:  Apr 05, 1996


	Publicly Released: Apr 15, 1996
              Equal Employment Opportunity: DOL Contract Compliance Reviews Could Better Target Federal ContractorsHEHS-95-177
      
	Published:  Sep 28, 1995


	Publicly Released: Sep 28, 1995
              Managing DOE: Further Review Needed of Suspensions of Security Clearances for Minority EmployeesRCED-95-15
      
	Published:  Dec 08, 1994


	Publicly Released: Jan 09, 1995
              Equal Employment Opportunity: Displacement Rates, Unemployment Spells, and Reemployment Wages by RaceHEHS-94-229FS
      
	Published:  Sep 16, 1994


	Publicly Released: Sep 16, 1994
              Job Training Partnership Act: Racial and Gender Disparities in ServicesT-HRD-91-42
      
	Published:  Jul 17, 1991


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  Government ProgramsMinorities continue to face difficulties accessing federal programs, grants, and government services.
      
      Tribal Programs: Resource Constraints and Management Weaknesses Can Limit Federal Program Delivery to TribesGAO-20-270T
      
	Published:  Nov 19, 2019


	Publicly Released: Nov 19, 2019
              Agricultural Lending: Information on Credit and Outreach to Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Is LimitedGAO-19-539
      
	Published:  Jul 11, 2019


	Publicly Released: Jul 11, 2019
              NIH Research: Action Needed to Ensure Workforce Diversity Strategic Goals Are AchievedGAO-18-545
      
	Published:  Aug 10, 2018


	Publicly Released: Aug 10, 2018
              U.S. Department of Agriculture: Recommendations and Options Available to the New Administration and Congress to Address Long-Standing Civil Rights IssuesGAO-09-650T
      
	Published:  Apr 29, 2009


	Publicly Released: Apr 29, 2009
              Department of Agriculture: Hispanic and Other Minority Farmers Would Benefit from Improvements in the Operations of the Civil Rights ProgramGAO-02-1124T
      
	Published:  Sep 25, 2002


	Publicly Released: Sep 25, 2002
              Department of Agriculture: Improvements in the Operations of the Civil Rights Program Would Benefit Hispanic and Other Minority FarmersGAO-02-942
      
	Published:  Sep 20, 2002


	Publicly Released: Sep 25, 2002
              U.S. Department of Agriculture: Resolution of Discrimination Complaints Involving Farm Credit and Payment ProgramsGAO-01-521R
      
	Published:  Apr 12, 2001


	Publicly Released: May 14, 2001
              Farm Programs: Efforts to Achieve Equitable Treatment of Minority FarmersT-RCED-97-112
      
	Published:  Mar 19, 1997


	Publicly Released: Mar 19, 1997
              Farm Programs: Efforts to Achieve Equitable Treatment of Minority FarmersRCED-97-41
      
	Published:  Jan 24, 1997


	Publicly Released: Feb 03, 1997
              Hispanic Employment StatisticsGGD-96-85R
      
	Published:  Jun 27, 1996


	Publicly Released: Jun 27, 1996
              Minorities and Women on Farm CommitteesRCED-95-113R
      
	Published:  Mar 01, 1995


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  Health CareWe examined how lack of access to quality health care and certain Social Security benefits affects minorities.
      
      Health Care Capsule: Racial and Ethnic Health DisparitiesGAO-21-105354
      
	Published:  Sep 23, 2021


	Publicly Released: Sep 23, 2021
              Maternal Mortality and Morbidity: Additional Efforts Needed to Assess Program Data for Rural and Underserved AreasGAO-21-283
      
	Published:  Apr 08, 2021


	Publicly Released: May 10, 2021
              Maternal Mortality: Trends in Pregnancy-Related Deaths and Federal Efforts to Reduce ThemGAO-20-248
      
	Published:  Mar 12, 2020


	Publicly Released: Apr 07, 2020
              VA Health Care: Opportunities Exist for VA to Better Identify and Address Racial and Ethnic DisparitiesGAO-20-83
      
	Published:  Dec 11, 2019


	Publicly Released: Dec 11, 2019
              VA and Indian Health Service: Actions Needed to Strengthen Oversight and Coordination of Health Care for American Indian and Alaska Native VeteransGAO-19-291
      
	Published:  Mar 21, 2019


	Publicly Released: Apr 22, 2019
              Indian Health Service: Facilities Reported Expanding Services Following Increases in Health Insurance Coverage and CollectionsGAO-19-612
      
	Published:  Sep 03, 2019


	Publicly Released: Oct 01, 2019
              Indian Health Service: Agency Faces Ongoing Challenges Filling Provider VacanciesGAO-18-580
      
	Published:  Aug 15, 2018


	Publicly Released: Aug 15, 2018
              SSA Disability Decision Making: Additional Steps Needed to Ensure Accuracy and Fairness of Decisions at the Hearing LevelGAO-04-14
      
	Published:  Nov 12, 2003


	Publicly Released: Nov 12, 2003
              Health Care: Approaches to Address Racial and Ethnic DisparitiesGAO-03-862R
      
	Published:  Jul 08, 2003


	Publicly Released: Aug 05, 2003
              Social Security: Racial Difference in Disability Decisions Warrants Further InvestigationHRD-92-56
      
	Published:  Apr 21, 1992


	Publicly Released: May 11, 1992
              Social Security: Racial Difference in Disability DecisionsT-HRD-92-41
      
	Published:  Sep 22, 1992


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  Justice and Law EnforcementWe looked at disparities in voter ID laws, court sentencing, and policing, and how they affect minorities.
      
      Native American Youth: Information on Involvement in Justice Systems and Grant Programs to Help Address Juvenile DelinquencyGAO-18-697T
      
	Published:  Sep 26, 2018


	Publicly Released: Sep 26, 2018
              Native American Youth: Involvement in Justice Systems and Information on Grants to Help Address Juvenile DelinquencyGAO-18-591
      
	Published:  Sep 05, 2018


	Publicly Released: Sep 05, 2018
              Costs of Crime: Experts Report Challenges Estimating Costs and Suggest Improvements to Better Inform Policy DecisionsGAO-17-732
      
	Published:  Sep 26, 2017


	Publicly Released: Sep 26, 2017
              Elections: Issues Related to State Voter Identification Laws [Reissued on February 27, 2015]GAO-14-634
      
	Published:  Sep 19, 2014


	Publicly Released: Feb 27, 2015
              U.S. Department of Justice: Information on Employment Litigation, Housing and Civil Enforcement, Voting, and Special Litigation Sections' Enforcement Efforts from Fiscal Years 2001 through 2007GAO-10-75
      
	Published:  Oct 23, 2009


	Publicly Released: Dec 03, 2009
              U.S. Department of Justice: Opportunities Exist to Strengthen the Civil Rights Division's Ability to Manage and Report on Its Enforcement EffortsGAO-10-256T
      
	Published:  Dec 03, 2009


	Publicly Released: Dec 03, 2009
              U.S. Customs Service: Better Targeting of Airline Passengers for Personal Searches Could Produce Better ResultsGGD-00-38
      
	Published:  Mar 17, 2000


	Publicly Released: Apr 10, 2000
              Racial Profiling: Limited Data Available on Motorist StopsGGD-00-41
      
	Published:  Mar 13, 2000


	Publicly Released: Apr 12, 2000
              Circuit Bias Task Force ReportsGGD-96-71R
      
	Published:  Mar 08, 1996


	Publicly Released: Mar 08, 1996
              Racial Differences in ArrestsGGD-94-29R
      
	Published:  Jan 20, 1994


	Publicly Released: Jan 20, 1994
              Sentencing Guidelines: Central Questions Remain UnansweredGGD-92-93
      
	Published:  Aug 14, 1992


	Publicly Released: Aug 14, 1992
              Death Penalty Sentencing: Research Indicates Pattern of Racial DisparitiesGGD-90-57
      
	Published:  Feb 26, 1990


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  MilitaryWe found that racial disparities continued to persist in military justice, education, and employment opportunity, long after minorities were allowed to serve.
      
      Military Justice: DOD and the Coast Guard Need to Improve Their Capabilities to Assess Racial DisparitiesGAO-20-648T
      
	Published:  Jun 16, 2020


	Publicly Released: Jun 16, 2020
              Military Justice: DOD and the Coast Guard Need to Improve Their Capabilities to Assess Racial and Gender DisparitiesGAO-19-344
      
	Published:  May 30, 2019


	Publicly Released: May 30, 2019
              Equal Opportunity: DOD Studies on Discrimination in the MilitaryNSIAD-95-103
      
	Published:  Apr 07, 1995


	Publicly Released: Apr 07, 1995
              Military Academy: Gender and Racial DisparitiesNSIAD-94-95
      
	Published:  Mar 17, 1994


	Publicly Released: Mar 17, 1994
              Air Force Academy: Gender and Racial DisparitiesNSIAD-93-244
      
	Published:  Sep 24, 1993


	Publicly Released: Oct 11, 1993
              Naval Academy: Gender and Racial DisparitiesNSIAD-93-54
      
	Published:  Apr 30, 1993


	Publicly Released: May 18, 1993
              DOD Service Academies: Status Report on Reviews of Student TreatmentT-NSIAD-92-41
      
	Published:  Jun 02, 1992


	Publicly Released: Jun 02, 1992
              Defense Force Management: Composition of Groups Affected by Fiscal Year 1991 Force ReductionsNSIAD-92-31
      
	Published:  Feb 05, 1992


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