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	  **Released on   Apr 16, 2024**
          Homeland Security: DHS Internal Entities Facilitate Information Sharing in Key Areas and Collaborate as Needed
    GAO-24-106896
      Published:   Apr 16, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Apr 16, 2024
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    Nine formal groups within the Department of Homeland Security routinely share information to advise leaders, guide internal policies, and identify potential threats. We found no unnecessary duplication among the groups, but some of their purposes and activities had the potential for overlap. Agency officials said groups collaborate to avoid duplication. For example, the Homeland Security Intelligence Council—composed of less-senior staff than the Counter Threats Advisory...
          Restrictive Housing: Actions Needed to Enhance BOP and ICE Management and Oversight
    GAO-24-107494
      Published:   Apr 16, 2024
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    We testified about our prior work related to use of restrictive housing, formerly referred to as "solitary confinement," in federal prison and detention facilities. In some cases, this includes isolating 1-2 people in cells for nearly 24 hours per day. The Bureau of Prisons uses restrictive housing for about 8% of its prison population each year—about 11,000 people in FY 2023. U.S. Immigration and Customs...
      **Released on   Apr 9, 2024**
          Coast Guard: Aircraft Fleet and Aviation Workforce Assessments Needed
    GAO-24-106374
      Published:   Apr 9, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Apr 9, 2024
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    The Coast Guard protects and defends the U.S. coastline and inland waterways. It relies heavily on its fleet of about 200 aircraft to do so—especially for search and rescue missions. The Coast Guard is working to modernize its fleet. For example, it intends to consolidate its helicopters from 98 short-range and 48 medium-range helicopters to an all medium-range helicopter fleet. This would reduce the number...
      **Released on   Mar 20, 2024**
          Nuclear Terrorism Prevention: DHS Has Strengthened the Securing the Cities Program, but Actions Are Needed to Address Key Remaining Challenges
    GAO-24-106922
      Published:   Mar 20, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Mar 20, 2024
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    The Department of Homeland Security's Securing the Cities program is trying to reduce the risk of terrorist attacks in high-risk urban areas. This program helps state and local agencies in 13 regions detect radiological and nuclear materials that could be used in such attacks—such as by funding the purchase of wearable radiation detectors for police officers. The agency regularly meets with the regions to check...
          Weapons of Mass Destruction: DHS Has Made Progress in Some Areas, but Additional Improvements Are Needed
    GAO-24-107426
      Published:   Mar 20, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Mar 20, 2024
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    This testimony discusses DHS's work to combat chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats from weapons of mass destruction. For example, DHS's Securing the Cities program works with federal, state, and local partners to address radiological and nuclear threats by providing detection technologies, leading training, and more. In a recent report, we found that the agency hasn't clearly communicated to these partners how it plans to...
          Border Security: Border Patrol's Missing Migrant Program
    GAO-24-107051
      Published:   Mar 20, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Mar 20, 2024
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    U.S. Border Patrol's Missing Migrant Program helps rescue migrants in distress, prevent migrant deaths, and recover human remains along the southwest border. Border Patrol must submit annual reports to Congress on this issue, including data on migrant rescues and deaths. In April 2022 , we found that Border Patrol hadn't collected, recorded, or reported to Congress complete data on migrant deaths. As of March 2024...
      **Released on   Mar 14, 2024**
          Wildfire Disasters: Opportunities to Improve Federal Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Efforts
    GAO-24-107382
      Published:   Mar 14, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Mar 14, 2024
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    Wildfires are growing in size and severity, and the nation is experiencing longer wildfire seasons. In August 2023, the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century was on the island of Maui in Hawaii. Numerous federal departments and agencies have roles in wildfire preparedness, response, and recovery. Demand for related federal programs and resources is expected to increase. We testified on: Our ongoing work looking...
      **Released on   Mar 12, 2024**
          FEMA: Opportunities Exist to Address Mission Challenges and Increased Workload
    GAO-24-107351
      Published:   Mar 12, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Mar 12, 2024
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    The Federal Emergency Management Agency leads our nation's effort to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. In recent years, FEMA has been called on to help in even more emergencies—stretching its workforce and resources. In this testimony, we discuss our prior work on FEMA's response to challenges such as COVID-19 and sheltering at the southern border. We also discuss FEMA's longstanding challenges related...
      **Released on   Mar 7, 2024**
          DHS Annual Assessment: Most Programs Are Meeting Current Goals, but Some Continue to Face Cost and Schedule Challenges [Reissued with revisions on Mar. 7, 2024]
    GAO-24-106573
      Published:   Feb 22, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Mar 7, 2024
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    This is our 9th annual assessment of the Department of Homeland Security's major acquisition programs. We reviewed 16 programs with DHS-approved baselines—which establish goals for how the system being acquired should perform, when it should be delivered, and what it should cost. Fifteen of these programs met their cost and schedule goals, but most of these programs have updated their goals at least once since...
      **Released on   Mar 6, 2024**
          Coast Guard: Action Needed to Evaluate Efforts to Address Sexual Assault and Harassment
    GAO-24-107388
      Published:   Mar 6, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Mar 6, 2024
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    Investigations and reports have shown sexual assault and harassment to be persistent problems in the Coast Guard for decades. We testified that the Coast Guard has taken action on this over time—including reviewing its policies, practices, and culture, and reporting on areas that could be improved. In November 2023, the agency started work on new efforts to address these issues. For example, it is updating...
      **Released on   Feb 28, 2024**
          Countering Violent Extremism: FBI and DHS Need Strategies and Goals for Sharing Threat Information with Social Media and Gaming Companies
    GAO-24-106262
      Published:   Jan 31, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Feb 28, 2024
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    Domestic terrorists pose a significant threat to the U.S., according to the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security. Domestic terrorists often use online platforms—such as social media and gaming—to communicate radical ideas to a wide audience and mobilize likeminded people. The FBI and DHS have some tools for sharing information with and receiving information from social media and gaming companies on threats related to...
          Trusted Traveler Programs: DHS Has Enrollment Processes, but CBP Should Provide Additional Information on Reconsiderations
    GAO-24-106314
      Published:   Feb 28, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Feb 28, 2024
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    Millions of travelers have enrolled in DHS trusted traveler programs—including Customs and Border Protection's Global Entry—which allow preapproved low-risk travelers to be quickly processed at airports or other ports of entry. There are clear processes for enrolling in these programs and for reconsideration if membership is denied or revoked. But if CBP denies or revokes membership, it doesn't tell travelers how to seek more information...
      **Released on   Feb 27, 2024**
          Aviation Security: Transportation Security Administration Could Further Improve Officer Engagement
    GAO-24-106052
      Published:   Feb 27, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Feb 27, 2024
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    TSA's nearly 50,000 officers play an important role in keeping potentially dangerous items off airplanes. But TSA officers' engagement—their sense of purpose on the job—has historically ranked among the lowest across the federal government. Employees who feel engaged tend to be more innovative, productive, and committed in their jobs. TSA has taken steps to address key drivers of officer dissatisfaction, such as by setting up...
      **Released on   Feb 20, 2024**
          Coast Guard: Enhanced Safety Oversight Needed for Fish Tender Vessels
    GAO-24-106729
      Published:   Feb 20, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Feb 20, 2024
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    "Fish tenders" are commercial boats that transport fish among fishing boats and processing facilities. To help prevent capsizing, some fish tenders must meet "load line" requirements. These rules help ensure safety and prevent overloading in different water conditions. In 2015, the Coast Guard realized that it had mistakenly not enforced these requirements for some part-time fish tenders in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. In 2018...
      **Released on   Feb 14, 2024**
          DHS Employee Misconduct: Actions Needed to Better Assess Differences in Supervisor and Non-Supervisor Discipline
    GAO-24-105820
      Published:   Feb 14, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Feb 14, 2024
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    We examined equity for supervisors and non-supervisors in the Department of Homeland Security's employee disciplinary processes. At the DHS agencies we reviewed, supervisors were less likely to be disciplined than non-supervisors for alleged misconduct. DHS officials said this could be because more allegations brought against supervisors either don't rise to the level of misconduct or can't be substantiated in investigations. But DHS doesn't require its...
      **Released on   Feb 13, 2024**
          Puerto Rico Disasters: Progress Made, but the Recovery Continues to Face Challenges
    GAO-24-105557
      Published:   Feb 13, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Feb 13, 2024
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    As of June 2023, FEMA has awarded $23.4 billion in Public Assistance funds for Puerto Rico to recover from the 2017 hurricanes and 2019 and 2020 earthquakes. Of that, it has spent $1.8 billion and a lot of work remains, but increased costs may lead to funding shortfalls for projects. For example, parts for the San Juan Power Plant project exceeded estimates by $3 million...
      **Released on   Feb 7, 2024**
          Artificial Intelligence: Fully Implementing Key Practices Could Help DHS Ensure Responsible Use for Cybersecurity
    GAO-24-106246
      Published:   Feb 7, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Feb 7, 2024
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    While responsible use of artificial intelligence can improve security, irresponsible use may pose risks. We looked at what the Department of Homeland Security is doing to ensure responsible use of its AI for cybersecurity. DHS created a public inventory of "AI use cases"—how it uses AI. But DHS doesn't verify whether each case is correctly characterized as AI. Of the 2 cybersecurity cases in the...
          Surface Transportation Threats: Better Communication with Stakeholders Needed about the Security Clearance Process
    GAO-24-106382
      Published:   Feb 7, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Feb 7, 2024
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    The U.S. surface transportation system—which includes public transportation, railroads, and pipelines—has been a target for cyberattacks and other threats. To protect it, the Department of Homeland Security shares information about threats with companies and other entities that own or run parts of the system. In some circumstances, entities need security clearances to see classified information. DHS officials and stakeholders we interviewed had different understandings about...
          Department of Homeland Security: Additional Actions Needed to Improve Oversight of Joint Task Forces
    GAO-24-106855
      Published:   Feb 7, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Feb 7, 2024
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    From 2015 to 2020, the Department of Homeland Security ran 3 intradepartmental task forces. Joint task forces allow DHS to coordinate its agencies to combat complex threats like drug smuggling and terrorism. DHS ended two of them in 2020; one remains active. In 2022, Congress began requiring DHS to report why it has started or ended a task force. But as of November 2023, DHS...
      **Released on   Feb 6, 2024**
          Disaster Assistance: Information on the 2021 Condominium Collapse in Surfside, Florida
    GAO-24-106558
      Published:   Feb 6, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Feb 6, 2024
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    The partial collapse of a 12-story beachfront condo in Florida was one of the deadliest structural disasters in American history—killing 98 people and injuring many more. This Q&A report looks at the federal response. FEMA coordinated response and recovery efforts, including assistance for survivors and victims' families. The National Institute of Standards and Technology is investigating the technical cause of the collapse and plans to...
    
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