*HomeU.S. Government Accountability Office*
Menu

      close


          
          
                          	
				
				
	
	
					Reports & Testimonies
									
																				
				
				
	
	
								Reports & Testimonies
													
																												
																						
							
																Recommendations Database
							
																												
																						
							
																Month in Review
							
																												
																						
							
																Order Copies
							
																												
																						
							
																Restricted Reports
							
																												
																						
							
																View Topics
							
																												
																						
							
																View Agencies
							
																												
																						
							
																Bid Protests & Appropriations Law
									
																				
				
				
	
	
								Bid Protests & Appropriations Law
													
																												
																						
							
																Bid Protests
							
																												
																						
							
																Appropriations Law
							
																												
																						
							
																Federal Vacancies Reform Act
							
																												
																						
							
																Other Legal
							
																												
																						
							
																About
									
																				
				
				
	
	
								About
													
																												
																						
							
																What GAO Does
							
																												
																						
							
																U.S. Comptroller General
							
																												
																						
							
																Careers
							
																												
																						
							
																Contact UsFor Congress
                                
                          
        
                Press Center
                                
                          
        
                Careers
                                
                          
        
                BlogSearch Breadcrumb
        Home
                            View Topics
                            Justice and Law Enforcement
    Image

                          Justice and Law Enforcement Jump To:
    Jump ToElder Abuse
          Services for Older Adults
          State and Local-Level Drivers and Trends
          State and Local Fiscal Projections
          Federal Borrowing
          Managing the Debt
          Summary of Funding Provisions
          Auditing the Government's Books
          Unpacking the Financial Report
          Highlights
          Recommendations
          Background
          About This Work
          About This Work
          Trends
          About the Center
          Why It's High Risk
          What Remains To Be Done
          Key Reports
          Newest COVID-Related Reports
          AI Use Cases
          Flood Insurance
          Past Pandemic-Related Reports
          CARES Act Oversight Reports
          All COVID-19 Reports
          Report Suspected Fraud
          Subjects
          How to Get Notified
          Past Reports
          Public Health Threats
          Explore the FY 2022 and 2023 Funds
          Lessons Learned
          Agency Reports
          Recent Reports
          Recommendations
          Supplemental Material
          Full Report
          Additional Data
          View Decision
          Downloads
          Previously Identified Actions
          Related Pages
          Associated Agencies
          Tough Choices and Opportunities Ahead
          Americas Fiscal Future Key Areas
          Retirement Security Key Areas
          Current List
          About The High Risk List
          Area Ratings
          Previous High Risk Products
          Search Federal Vacancies
          Past Federal Vacancies
          Violation Letters
          About the Yellow Book
          Advisory Council
          Related Resources
          Comment Letters
          Related Publications
          Contacts and Resources
          Major Issues Facing the Nation
          Meeting Strategic Challenges
          Additional Resources
          Resources
          GAO Contacts
          Mission Teams
          Operations and Staff Offices
          Organization Chart
          Why a Career at GAO?
          Am I Qualified?
          Company Culture
          Reasonable Accommodations
          Video Gallery
          Paid Internships
          Student Volunteers
          Professional Development Program
          Advancement
          Executive Candidate Program
          Summer Associates
          Externships
          Benefits
          Contacts
                    Image
      Recent Reports
    Nuclear Terrorism Prevention: DHS Has Strengthened the Securing the Cities Program, but Actions Are Needed to Address Key Remaining ChallengesGAO-24-106922
      
	Published:  Mar 20, 2024


	Publicly Released: Mar 20, 2024
          Intellectual Property: Stronger Fraud Risk Management Could Improve the Integrity of the Trademark SystemGAO-24-106533
      
	Published:  Mar 14, 2024


	Publicly Released: Mar 14, 2024
          Anti-Money Laundering: Better Information Needed on Effectiveness of Federal EffortsGAO-24-106301
      
	Published:  Feb 08, 2024


	Publicly Released: Mar 11, 2024
          Facial Recognition Technology: Federal Law Enforcement Agency Efforts Related to Civil Rights and TrainingGAO-24-107372
      
	Published:  Mar 08, 2024


	Publicly Released: Mar 07, 2024
          Countering Violent Extremism: FBI and DHS Need Strategies and Goals for Sharing Threat Information with Social Media and Gaming CompaniesGAO-24-106262
      
	Published:  Jan 31, 2024


	Publicly Released: Feb 28, 2024
          DOD Fraud Risk Management: Enhanced Data Analytics Can Help Manage Fraud RisksGAO-24-105358
      
	Published:  Feb 27, 2024


	Publicly Released: Feb 27, 2024
    
    

  
  View More ReportsOpen Recommendations
        Intellectual Property: Stronger Fraud Risk Management Could Improve the Integrity of the Trademark SystemGAO-24-106533
      
						Mar 14, 2024
              Show
          2Open Recommendations

          Agency Affected
                                                  Recommendation
                                                  StatusPatent and Trademark Office
                                                                                        Recommendation 1: The Commissioner for Trademarks should plan and conduct regular fraud risk assessments of the trademark register to determine a fraud risk profile that aligns with leading practices in the Fraud Risk Framework. Specifically, this process should include (1) identifying inherent fraud risks to the trademark register, (2) assessing the likelihood and impact of inherent fraud risks, (3) determining fraud risk tolerance, (4) examining the suitability of existing fraud controls, and (5) documenting the fraud risk profile.
                                                                                        Open
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.Patent and Trademark Office
                                                                                        Recommendation 2: The Commissioner for Trademarks should identify and implement improvements to current data systems to strengthen trademark data analytics for stronger fraud risk management.
                                                                                        Open
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
          DOD Fraud Risk Management: Enhanced Data Analytics Can Help Manage Fraud RisksGAO-24-105358
      
						Feb 27, 2024
              Show
          11Open Recommendations

          Agency Affected
                                                  Recommendation
                                                  StatusDepartment of Defense
                                                                                        The Secretary of Defense should ensure that the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) revises DOD's Fraud Risk Management Strategy to establish data analytics as a method for preventing, detecting, and responding to fraud. (Recommendation 1)
                                                                                        Open
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.Department of Defense
                                                                                        The Secretary of Defense should ensure that the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) identifies and documents in DOD's Fraud Risk Management Strategy which entity has the necessary authority to ensure that fraud-related data-analytics activities are planned and implemented. (Recommendation 2)
                                                                                        Open
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.Department of Defense
                                                                                        The Secretary of Defense should ensure that the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) revises DOD's Fraud Risk Management Strategy to clarify and document roles and responsibilities related to data-analytics activities. (Recommendation 3)
                                                                                        Open
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.Department of Defense
                                                                                        The Secretary of Defense should ensure that the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) incorporates and documents timelines for designing and implementing data-analytics activities into DOD's Fraud Risk Management Strategy. (Recommendation 4)
                                                                                        Open
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.Department of Defense
                                                                                        The Inspector General of DOD should improve the usability of its procurement fraud investigative data for fraud risk management purposes. Specific actions should include ensuring that data in structured fields are complete, accessible, and readily subject to analysis and aggregation. (Recommendation 5)
                                                                                        Open
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.Department of the Air Force
                                                                                        The Secretary of the Air Force, in collaboration with the Inspector General of DOD and the other military departments, should improve the usability of its respective procurement fraud investigative data by DOD for fraud risk management purposes. Specific actions should include ensuring that data in structured fields are complete, accessible, and readily subject to analysis and aggregation. (Recommendation 6)
                                                                                        Open
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
          Online Extremism: More Complete Information Needed about Hate Crimes that Occur on the InternetGAO-24-105553
      
						Feb 12, 2024
              Show
          1Open Recommendations

          Agency Affected
                                                  Recommendation
                                                  StatusBureau of Justice Statistics
                                                                                        The Director of BJS should explore options to measure bias-motivated criminal victimization that occurs on the internet through the National Crime Victimization Survey or in a supplemental survey, as appropriate. (Recommendation 1)
                                                                                        Open
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
          Bureau of Prisons: Additional Actions Needed to Improve Restrictive Housing PracticesGAO-24-105737
      
						Feb 06, 2024
              Show
          8Open Recommendations

          Agency Affected
                                                  Recommendation
                                                  StatusBureau of Prisons
                                                                                        The Director of BOP should develop and execute an approach to fully implement all the 2014 and 2016 restrictive housing reports recommendations. For each recommendation that has not yet been implemented, the approach should include assigning implementation responsibility to appropriate officials, establishing a time frame for completion, and monitoring progress. In instances where BOP does not concur with a 2014 recommendation or deems it impractical, it should document its rationale and the alternative steps, if any, it plans to take. (Recommendation 1)
                                                                                        Open
BOP concurred with this recommendation and said it would take steps to implement it. When we confirm what actions BOP has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.Bureau of Prisons
                                                                                        The Director of BOP should enhance oversight by developing and implementing a process to verify and document that facilities have implemented corrective actions that fully address all deficiencies. (Recommendation 2)
                                                                                        Open
BOP concurred with this recommendation and said it would take steps to implement it. When we confirm what actions BOP has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.Bureau of Prisons
                                                                                        The Director of BOP should develop and implement a mechanism to identify causes of common deficiencies that recur across multiple facilities and take steps to address those causes. (Recommendation 3)
                                                                                        Open
BOP concurred with this recommendation and said it would take steps to implement it. When we confirm what actions BOP has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.Bureau of Prisons
                                                                                        The Director of BOP should conduct an evaluation of previous SMU placements to determine and address the cause of disproportionate representation of individuals in certain racial groups in the SMU population. (Recommendation 4)
                                                                                        Open
BOP concurred with this recommendation and said it would take steps to implement it. When we confirm what actions BOP has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.Bureau of Prisons
                                                                                        The Director of BOP should develop and implement a mechanism for routinely monitoring the extent to which facilities are applying the SMU placement criteria consistently and equitably across all BOP facilities should BOP reinstate the SMU program. (Recommendation 5)
                                                                                        Open
BOP concurred with this recommendation and said it would take steps to implement it. When we confirm what actions BOP has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.Bureau of Prisons
                                                                                        The Director of BOP should develop and implement a mechanism for routinely evaluating SMU review documentation to ensure that incarcerated individuals progress through the SMU program levels in accordance with SMU policy should BOP reinstate the SMU program. (Recommendation 6)
                                                                                        Open
BOP concurred with this recommendation and said it would take steps to implement it. When we confirm what actions BOP has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
    
    

  
  View More RecommendationsRelated Pages
    RelatedWomen and Gender in Public Policy
          RelatedProtecting Personal Privacy
          RelatedElections and Campaign Finance
          RelatedFinancial Technology
          RelatedBorder Security and Immigration
          RelatedChildren’s Health and Safety
          RelatedK-12 Education
          RelatedElder Abuse
          RelatedFederal Prison System
GAO Contacts
    
      Howard Arp
      
              Howard Arp
            
            Director
      
            arpj@gao.gov
      
            (202) 512-6722
    Rebecca S. Gambler
      
              Rebecca S. Gambler
            
            Director
      
            gamblerr@gao.gov
      
            (202) 512-8777
    greta_goodwin_2023
      
              Gretta L. Goodwin
            
            Director
      
            goodwing@gao.gov
      
            (202) 512-8777
    Charles Michael Johnson Jr.
      
              Charles Michael Johnson Jr.
            
            Managing Director
      
            johnsoncm@gao.gov
      
            (202) 512-8777
    heather_mcleod 2023
      
              Heather Macleod
            
            Director
      
            macleodh@gao.gov
      
            (206) 654-5574
    Derrick Collins Staff Profile
      
              Derrick Collins
            
            Acting Director
      
            collinsd@gao.gov
      
            (202) 512-8777

            View More Contacts
                                                      MultimediaFacial Recognition Technology and Law Enforcement
      
        
        Facial Recognition Technology and Law Enforcement
          Tuesday, September 12, 2023
          Aircraft and Laser Incidents
      
        
        Aircraft and Laser Incidents
          Wednesday, August 17, 2022
          AskGAOLive Chat on Home Foreclosure Rescue Schemes
      
        
        AskGAOLive Chat on Home Foreclosure Rescue Schemes
          Monday, November 04, 2013
Podcasts
    
      Exploitation of Children Online is Increasing, As Are The Challenges In Preventing It
    Wednesday, December 14, 2022
      
            Transcript
          How Virtual Currencies Are Used in Human and Drug Trafficking
    Monday, January 10, 2022
      
            Transcript
          Trafficking and Money Laundering
    Thursday, December 23, 2021
      
            Transcript
Thumbnail
              GAO-13-521 Interactive Map Graphic: Geographic Dispersion of the COPS Hiring Program Grant Awards, Number of Officers Funded, and Federal Share of Compensation Per Officer, Fiscal Years 2008 through 2012
        Interactive Graphic
          
            GAO-13-521 Interactive Map Graphic: Geographic Dispersion of the COPS Hiring Program Grant Awards, Number of Officers Funded, and Federal Share of Compensation Per Officer, Fiscal Years 2008 through 2012
      
          Wednesday, May 22, 2013
INFOGRAPHIC: Stopping the Misuse of Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids
        Infographic
                      INFOGRAPHIC: Stopping the Misuse of Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids
            Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Close up of a computer keyboard. In the place of the "enter" key is a red colored key with the words "Hate Speech" on it.
          Blog Post
              Online Extremism is a Growing Problem, But What’s Being Done About It?
            Tuesday, February 13, 2024
      
            A hate crime occurs nearly every hour in the U.S. It’s a growing problem that’s been fueled by hate...
          Photo of prison cell
          Blog Post
              Federal Prisons Haven’t Addressed Longstanding Concerns About Overuse of Solitary Confinement
            Tuesday, February 6, 2024
      
            In prisons, restrictive housing—including solitary confinement—is meant to temporarily separate...
 Receive GAO Updates
  Stay informed as we add new reports & testimonies.

    GAO Logo
      U.S. Government Accountability Office


                                   Column 1
                            Press Center
                              Contact Us
                              Inspector General
                              Restricted Reports
                              Column 2
                            Copyright & Terms of Use
                              Privacy Policy
                              Accessibility
                              Sitemap
                              Column 3
                            FOIA Requests
                              Scam Alerts
                              No FEAR Act Data
                              Health Care Advisory Committees