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    Homeland Security: DHS Internal Entities Facilitate Information Sharing in Key Areas and Collaborate as NeededGAO-24-106896
      
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          Weapons of Mass Destruction: DHS Has Made Progress in Some Areas, but Additional Improvements Are NeededGAO-24-107426
      
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          Nuclear Terrorism Prevention: DHS Has Strengthened the Securing the Cities Program, but Actions Are Needed to Address Key Remaining ChallengesGAO-24-106922
      
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        Coast Guard: Aircraft Fleet and Aviation Workforce Assessments NeededGAO-24-106374
      
						Apr 09, 2024
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                                                  StatusUnited States Coast Guard
                                                                                        The Commandant of the Coast Guard should establish procedures requiring the Coast Guard to uniformly collect and maintain air station readiness data. (Recommendation 1)
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                                                                                        The Commandant of the Coast Guard should establish a process to regularly evaluate Coast Guard-wide air station readiness data. (Recommendation 2)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.United States Coast Guard
                                                                                        The Commandant of the Coast Guard should assess the type of helicopters the Coast Guard requires to meet its mission demands, as part of an analysis of alternatives. (Recommendation 3)
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                                                                                        The Commandant of the Coast Guard should assess the number of helicopters the Coast Guard requires to meet its mission demands, as part of a fleet mix analysis. (Recommendation 4)
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                                                                                        The Commandant of the Coast Guard should assess and determine the aviation workforce levels it requires to meet its mission needs. (Recommendation 5)
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          Nuclear Terrorism Prevention: DHS Has Strengthened the Securing the Cities Program, but Actions Are Needed to Address Key Remaining ChallengesGAO-24-106922
      
						Mar 20, 2024
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                                                  StatusCountering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office
                                                                                        The Assistant Secretary of CWMD should ensure that the performance sections of regions' implementation plans align with the revised set of performance measures and outcomes. (Recommendation 1)
                                                                                        Open
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office
                                                                                        The Assistant Secretary of CWMD should clearly communicate performance expectations to the STC regions for how they will be assessed. (Recommendation 2)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office
                                                                                        The Assistant Secretary of CWMD should regularly communicate the results of its assessments to the regions and outside entities, such as Congress. (Recommendation 3)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office
                                                                                        The Assistant Secretary of CWMD should ensure that the STC regions are reporting timely, consistent, complete, and accurate information in their quarterly performance reports. (Recommendation 4)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office
                                                                                        The Assistant Secretary of CWMD should formally track and document information on regions' progress toward achieving program phases and goals. (Recommendation 5)
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          Trusted Traveler Programs: DHS Has Enrollment Processes, but CBP Should Provide Additional Information on ReconsiderationsGAO-24-106314
      
						Feb 28, 2024
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                                                  StatusUnited States Customs and Border Protection
                                                                                        The CBP Commissioner should include written instructions in CBP's trusted traveler program denial and revocation decision letters on how travelers can seek additional information regarding the specific reason(s) for the decision. (Recommendation 1)
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          Countering Violent Extremism: FBI and DHS Need Strategies and Goals for Sharing Threat Information with Social Media and Gaming CompaniesGAO-24-106262
      
						Feb 28, 2024
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          2Open Recommendations

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                                                  Recommendation
                                                  StatusFederal Bureau of Investigation
                                                                                        The Director of the FBI should develop a strategy and goals for sharing information related to domestic violent extremism with social media and gaming companies. (Recommendation 1)
                                                                                        Open
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.Office of Intelligence and Analysis
                                                                                        The Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis should develop a strategy and goals for sharing information related to domestic violent extremism with social media and gaming companies. (Recommendation 2)
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