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Homeland Security
- GAO's search on this topic on GAO site, results may not be in chronological order
- Search engine search on this topic on GAO site, results may not be in chronological order
- Homeland Security: Responsibility and Accountability for Achieving National Goals, April 11, 2002
- National Preparedness: Integration of Federal, State, Local, and Private Sector Efforts is Critical to an Effective National Strategy for Homeland Security, April 11, 2002
- Homeland Security: Challenges and Strategies in Addressing Short- and Long-Term National Needs, November 7, 2001
- Homeland Security: Need to Consider VA's Role in Strengthening Federal Preparedness. GAO-02-145T, October 15, 2001
- Homeland Security: a Risk Management Approach Can Guide Preparedness Efforts. GAO-02-208T, October 31, 2001
- Homeland Security: Key Elements of a Risk Management Approach. GAO-02-150T, October 12, 2001
- Homeland Security: A Framework for Addressing the Nation's Efforts GAO-01-1158T, September 21, 2001
- Bioterrorism: Review of Public Health Preparedness Programs. GAO-02-149T
, October 10, 2001
- Bioterrorism: Public Health and Medical Preparedness. GAO-02-141T
, October 9, 2001
- Bioterrorism: Coordination and Preparedness. GAO-02-129T
, October 5, 2001
- Commercial Aviation: A Framework for Considering Federal Financial Assistance GAO-01-1163T, September 20, 2001
- International Crime Control: Sustained Executive-Level Coordination of Federal Response Needed GAO-01-629, August 13, 2001
- Critical Infrastructure Protection: Significant Challenges in Developing Analysis, Warning, and Response Capabilities GAO-01-1005T, July 25, 2001
- Critical Infrastructure Protection: Significant Challenges in Developing Analysis, Warning, and Response Capabilities GAO-01-769T, May 22, 2001
Terrorism
- See GAO Terrorism Reports in the GAO Special Collections
- Combating Terrorism: Intergovernmental Cooperation in the Development of a National Strategy to Enhance State and Local Preparedness, April 2, 2002
- Combating Terrorism: Enhancing Partnerships Through a National Preparedness Strategy, March 28, 2002
- Combating Terrorism: Critical Components of a National Strategy to Enhance State and Local Preparedness, March 25, 2002
- Combating Terrorism: Considerations for Investing Resources in Chemical and Biological Preparedness GAO-02-162T, October 17, 2001
- Combating Terrorism: Selected Challenges and Related Recommendations GAO-01-822, September 20, 2001
- Combating Terrorism: Actions Needed to Improve DOD Antiterrorism Program Implementation and Management GAO-01-909, September 19, 2001
- Combating Terrorism: Comments on H.R. 525 to Create a President's Council on Domestic Terrorism Preparedness GAO-01-555T, May 9, 2001
- Combating Terrorism: Accountability Over Medical Supplies Needs Further Improvement GAO-01-666T, May 1, 2001
- Critical Infrastructure Protection: Significant Challenges in Developing National Capabilities GAO-01-323, April 25, 2001
- Combating Terrorism: Observations on Options to Improve the Federal Response GAO-01-660T, April 24, 2001
- Combating Terrorism: Accountability Over Medical Supplies Needs Further Improvement GAO-01-463, March 30, 2001
- Combating Terrorism: Comments on Counterterrorism Leadership and National Strategy GAO-01-556T, March 27, 2001
- Combating Terrorism: FEMA Continues to Make Progress in Coordinating Preparedness and Response GAO-01-15, March 20, 2001
- Nuclear Nonproliferation: Security of Russia's Nuclear Material Improving; Further Enhancements Needed GAO-01-312, February 28, 2001
- State Department: Serious Problems in the Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program GAO-01-21, December 13, 2000
- Combating Terrorism: Federal Response Teams Provide Varied Capabilities; Opportunities Remain to Improve Coordination GAO-01-14, November 30, 2000
- Aviation Security: Long-Standing Problems Impair Airport Screeners' Performance RCED-00-75, June 28, 2000
- Combating Terrorism: Observations on the Threat of Chemical and Biological Terrorism, FY 2000 GAO report T-NSIAD-00-50
- Combating Terrorism: How Five Foreign Countries Are Organized to Combat Terrorism, FY 2000 GAO report NSIAD-00-85
- Combating Terrorism: Issues in Managing Counterterrorist Programs, FY 2000 GAO report T-NSIAD-00-145
- Combating Terrorism: Need to Eliminate Duplicate Federal Weapons of Mass Destruction Training, FY 2000 GAO report NSIAD-00-64
- Combating Terrorism: Linking Threats to Strategies and Resources, FY 2000 GAO report T-NSIAD-00-218
- Combating Terrorism: Action Taken but Considerable Risks Remain for Forces Overseas, FY 2000 GAO report NSIAD-00-181
- Combating Terrorism: Comments on Bill H.R. 4210 to Manage Selected Counterterrorist Programs, FY 2000 GAO report T-NSIAD-00-172
- Combating Terrorism: Chemical and Biological Medical Supplies Are Poorly Managed, FY 2000 GAO report HEHS/AIMD-00-36
- Combating Terrorism: Analysis of Federal Counterterrorist Exercises, GAO report (06/25/1999), NSIAD-99-157BR
- Combating Terrorism: Analysis of Potential Emergency Response Equipment and Sustainment Costs, GAO report (06/09/1999), NSIAD-99-151
- Combating Terrorism: Observations on Federal Spending to Combat Terrorism, GAO report (03/11/1999), T-NSIAD/GGD-99-107
- Combating Terrorism: Observations on Biological Terrorism and Public Health Initiatives, GAO report (03/16/1999), T-NSIAD-99-112
- Combating Terrorism: Observations on Growth in Federal Programs, GAO report (06/09/1999), T-NSIAD-99-181
- Combating Terrorism: Use of National Guard Response Teams Is Unclear, GAO report (05/21/1999), NSIAD-99-110
- Combating Terrorism: Use of National Guard Response Teams Is Unclear, GAO report (06/23/1999), T-NSIAD-99-184
- Terrorism and Drug Trafficking: Testing Status and Views on Operational Viability of Pulsed Fast Neutron Analysis Technology, GAO report (04/13/1999), GGD-99-54
- Combating Terrorism: Issues to Be Resolved to Improve Counterterrorism Operations, GAO report (05/13/1999), NSIAD-99-135
- Combating Terrorism: FBI's Use of Federal Funds for Counterterrorism-Related Activities (FYs 1995-1998), GAO report (11/20/1998), GGD-99-7
- Combating Terrorism: Observations on the Nunn-Lugar-Domenici Domestic Preparedness Program, GAO report (10/02/1998), T-NSIAD-99-16
- Combating Terrorism: Opportunities to Improve Domestic Preparedness Program Focus and Efficiency, GAO report (11/12/1998), NSIAD-99-3
- Combating Terrorism: Efforts to Protect U.S. Forces in Turkey and the Middle East, GAO report (10/28/97), T-NSIAD-98-44
- Combating Terrorism: Observations on Crosscutting Issues, GAO report (04/23/98), T-NSIAD-98-164
- Combating Terrorism: Spending on Governmentwide Programs Requires Better Management and Coordination, GAO report (12/01/97), NSIAD-98-39
- Combating Terrorism: Threat and Risk Assessments Can Help Prioritize and Target Program Investments, GAO report (04/09/98), NSIAD-98-74
- Combating Terrorism: Federal Agencies' Efforts to Implement National Policy and Strategy, GAO report (09/26/97), NSIAD-97-254
- Combating Terrorism: Status of DOD Efforts to Protect Its Force Overseas, GAO report (07/21/97), NSIAD-97-207
- Terrorism and Drug Trafficking: Responsibilities for Developing Explosives and Narcotics Detection Technologies, GAO report (04/15/97), NSIAD-97-95
Proliferation
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- Weapons of Mass Destruction: Assessing U.S. Policy Tools for Combating Proliferation, November 7, 2001
- Nuclear Nonproliferation: Implications of the U.S. Purchase of Russian Highly Enriched Uranium, FY 2001 GAO report GAO-01-148
- Conventional Arms Transfers: U.S. Efforts to Control the Availability of Small Arms and Light Weapons, FY 2000 GAO report NSIAD-00-141
- Nuclear Nonproliferation: Concerns With DOE's Efforts to Reduce the Risks Posed by Russia's Unemployed Weapons Scientists, GAO report (02/19/1999), RCED-99-54
- Nuclear Nonproliferation and Safety: Uncertainties About the Implementation of U.S.-Russian Plutonium Disposition Efforts, GAO report (01/14/98), RCED-98-46
- Nuclear Nonproliferation: Difficulties in Accomplishing IAEA's Activities in North Korea, GAO report (07/07/98), RCED-98-210
- Nuclear Nonproliferation: Uncertainties With Implementing IAEA's Strengthened Safeguards System, GAO report (07/09/98), NSIAD/RCED-98-184
- Nuclear Nonproliferation and Safety: Concerns With the International Atomic Energy Agency's Technical Cooperation Program, GAO report (09/16/97), RCED-97-192
- Nuclear Nonproliferation: Implementation of the U.S./North Korean Agreed Framework on Nuclear Issues, GAO report (06/02/97), RCED/NSIAD-97-165
- Nuclear Nonproliferation: Implications of the U.S./North Korean Agreement on Nuclear Issues, GAO report (10/01/96), RCED/NSIAD-97-8
Weapons of Mass Destruction
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- Chemical and Biological Defense: Units Better Equipped, but Training and Readiness Reporting Problems Remain, FY 2001 GAO report GAO-01-27
- Weapons of Mass Destruction: DOD's Actions to Combat Weapons Use Should Be More Integrated and Focused, FY 2000 GAO report NSIAD-00-97
- Chemical and Biological Defense: Program Planning and Evaluation Should Follow Results Act Framework, FY 2000 GAO report T-NSIAD-00-180
- Chemical and Biological Defense: Observations on Nonmedical Chemical and Biological R&D Programs, FY 2000 GAO report T-NSIAD-00-130
- Chemical and Biological Defense: Observations on Actions Taken to Protect Military Forces, FY 2000 GAO report T-NSIAD-00-49
- Chemical and Biological Defense: Coordination of Nonmedical Chemical and Biological R&D Programs, GAO report (08/16/1999), NSIAD-99-160
- Chemical and Biological Defense: Program Planning and Evaluation Should Follow Results Act Framework, GAO report (08/16/1999), NSIAD-99-159
- Chemical and Biological Defense: DOD's Evaluation of Improved Garment Materials, GAO report (08/18/98), NSIAD-98-214
- Chemical and Biological Defense: Observations on DOD's Plans To Protect U.S. Forces, GAO report (03/17/98), T-NSIAD-98-83
- Chemical Weapons: DOD Does Not Have a Strategy to Address Low-Level Exposures, GAO report (09/23/98), NSIAD-98-228
- Chemical Weapons and Materiel: Key Factors Affecting Disposal Costs and Schedule, GAO report (02/10/97), NSIAD-97-18
- Chemical Weapons and Materiel: Key Factors Affecting Disposal Costs and Schedule, GAO report (03/11/97), T-NSIAD-97-118
- Chemical Weapons Stockpile: Changes Needed in the Management of the Emergency Preparedness Program, GAO report (06/11/97), NSIAD-97-91
- Weapons of Mass Destruction: DOD Reporting on Cooperative Threat Reduction Assistance Has Improved, GAO report (02/27/97), NSIAD-97-84
Nuclear
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- Nuclear Nonproliferation: Implications of the U.S. Purchase of Russian Highly Enriched Uranium, FY 2001 GAO report GAO-01-148
- Nuclear Weapons: Improved Management Needed to Implement Stockpile Stewardship Program Effectively, FY 2001 GAO report GAO-01-48
- Nuclear Nonproliferation: Heavy Fuel Oil Delivered to North Korea Under the Agreed Framework, FY 2000 GAO report T-RCED-00-20
- Nuclear Nonproliferation: Limited Progress in Improving Nuclear Material Security in Russia and the Newly Independent States, FY 2000 GAO report RCED/NSIAD-00-82
- Department of Energy: National Security Controls Over Contractors Traveling to Foreign Countries Need Strengthening, FY 2000 GAO report RCED-00-140
- Nuclear Weapons: Challenges Remain for Successful Implementation of DOE's Tritium Supply Decision, FY 2000 GAO report RCED-00-24
- Nuclear Nonproliferation: Heavy Fuel Oil Delivered to North Korea Under the Agreed Framework, FY 2000 GAO report T-RCED-00-20
- Nuclear Nonproliferation: Concerns With DOE's Efforts to Reduce the Risks Posed by Russia's Unemployed Weapons Scientists, GAO report (02/19/1999), RCED-99-54
- Department of Energy: Information on the Tritium Leak and Contractor Dismissal at the Brookhaven National Laboratory, GAO report (11/04/97), RCED-98-26
- Nuclear Nonproliferation and Safety: Uncertainties About the Implementation of U.S.-Russian Plutonium Disposition Efforts, GAO report (01/14/98), RCED-98-46
- Nuclear Nonproliferation: Difficulties in Accomplishing IAEA's Activities in North Korea, GAO report (07/07/98), RCED-98-210
- Nuclear Nonproliferation: Uncertainties With Implementing IAEA's Strengthened Safeguards System, GAO report (07/09/98), NSIAD/RCED-98-184
- Nuclear Weapons: Design Reviews of DOE's Tritium Extraction Facility, GAO report (03/31/98), RCED-98-75
- Nuclear Nonproliferation and Safety: Concerns With the International Atomic Energy Agency's Technical Cooperation Program, GAO report (09/16/97), RCED-97-192
- Nuclear Nonproliferation: Implementation of the U.S./North Korean Agreed Framework on Nuclear Issues, GAO report (06/02/97), RCED/NSIAD-97-165
- Nuclear Nonproliferation: Implications of the U.S./North Korean Agreement on Nuclear Issues, GAO report (10/01/96), RCED/NSIAD-97-8
Missile Defense
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- Missile Defense: Cost Increases Call for Analysis of How Many New Patriot Missiles to Buy, FY 2000 GAO report NSIAD-00-153
- Missile Defense: Schedule for Navy Theater Wide Program Should Be Revised to Reduce Risk, FY 2000 GAO report NSIAD-00-121
- Missile Defense: Status of the National Missile Defense Program, FY 2000 GAO report NSIAD-00-131
- Cruise Missile Defense: Progress Made but Significant Challenges Remain, GAO report (03/31/1999), NSIAD-99-68
- Ballistic Missile Defense: More Common Systems and Components Could Result in Cost Savings, GAO report (05/21/1999), NSIAD-99-101
- National Missile Defense: Even With Increased Funding Technical and Schedule Risks Are High, GAO report (06/23/98), NSIAD-98-153
- National Missile Defense: Schedule and Technical Risks Represent Significant Development Challenges, GAO report (12/12/97), NSIAD-98-28
- Theater Missile Defense: Significant Technical Challenges Face the Airborne Laser Program, GAO report (10/23/97), NSIAD-98-37
- Ballistic Missile Defense: Improvements Needed in THAAD Acquisition Planning, GAO report (09/12/97), NSIAD-97-188
- Foreign Missile Threats: Analytic Soundness of National Intelligence Estimate 95-19, GAO report (12/04/96), T-NSIAD-97-53
- National Missile Defense: Risk and Funding Implications for the Space-Based Infrared Low Component, GAO report (02/25/97), NSIAD-97-16
Space Issues
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- Space Shuttle: Human Capital and Safety Upgrade Challenges Require Continued Attention, FY 2000 GAO report NSIAD/GGD-00-186
- Satellite Control Systems: Opportunity for DOD to Implement Space Policy and Integrate Capabilities, GAO report (05/17/1999), NSIAD-99-81
- Space Station: Cost to Operate After Assembly is Uncertain, GAO report (08/06/1999), NSIAD-99-177
- Space Station: Russian Commitment and Cost Control Problems, GAO report (08/17/1999), NSIAD-99-175
- Space Station: Status of Russian Involvement and Cost Control Efforts, GAO report (04/29/1999), T-NSIAD-99-117
- Space Transportation: Status of the X-33 Reusable Launch Vehicle Program, GAO report (08/11/1999), NSIAD-99-176
- Space Exploration: Power Sources for Deep Space Probes, GAO report (05/29/98), NSIAD-98-102
- Space Shuttle: Upgrade Activities and Carryover Balances, GAO report (10/01/97), T-NSIAD-98-21
- Space Station: Cost Control Problems, GAO report (11/05/97), T-NSIAD-98-54
- Space Station: U.S. Life-Cycle Funding Requirements, GAO report (06/24/98), T-NSIAD-98-212
- Space Surveillance: DOD and NASA Need Consolidated Requirements and a Coordinated Plan, GAO report (12/01/97), NSIAD-98-42
- Access to Space: Issues Associated With DOD's Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Program, GAO report (06/24/97), NSIAD-97-130
- Defense Satellite Communications: Alternative to DOD's Satellite Replacement Plan Would Be Less Costly, GAO report (07/16/97), NSIAD-97-159
- Space Station: Cost Control Problems Are Worsening, GAO report (09/16/97), NSIAD-97-213
- Space Station: Cost Control Problems Continue to Worsen, GAO report (06/18/97), T-NSIAD-97-177
- Space Station: Deteriorating Cost and Schedule Performance Under the Prime Contract, GAO report (09/18/97), T-NSIAD-97-262
- Telecommunications: Competition Issues in International Satellite Communications, GAO report (10/11/96), RCED-97-1
- Weather Satellites: Planning for the Geostationary Satellite Program Needs More Attention, GAO report (03/13/97), AIMD-97-37
C4ISR
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- Electronic Warfare: Efforts to Minimize the Effects of Radio Frequency Weapons, FY 2001 GAO report GAO-01-29
- Electronic Warfare: Comprehensive Strategy Needed for Suppressing Enemy Air Defenses, FY 2001 GAO report GAO-01-28
- Special Operations Forces: C-130 Upgrade Plan Could Help Fix Electronic Warfare Deficiencies, GAO report (11/13/1998), NSIAD-99-1
- Electronic Warfare: DOD Should Select Most Cost-Effective Infrared Countermeasure System, GAO report (04/28/98), NSIAD-98-2
- Electronic Warfare: Test Results Do Not Support Buying More Common Sensor Systems, GAO report (03/24/98), NSIAD-98-3
- Joint Military Operations: Weaknesses in DOD's Process for Certifying C4I Systems' Interoperability, GAO report (03/13/98), NSIAD-98-73
- Electronic Combat: Consolidation Master Plan Does Not Appear to Be Cost-Effective, GAO report (07/10/97), NSIAD-97-10
- Electronic Warfare: Towed Decoys Could Improve Survivability of Current Navy Aircraft, GAO report (09/04/97), NSIAD-97-94
Medical Readiness
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- Influenza Pandemic: Plan Needed for Federal and State Response
, FY 2001 GAO report GAO-01-4
- Anthrax Vaccine: Preliminary Results of GAO's Survey of Guard/Reserve Pilots and Aircrew Members, FY 2001 GAO report GAO-01-92T
- Medical Readiness: DOD Continues to Face Challenges in Implementing Its Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program, FY 2000 GAO report T-NSIAD-00-157
- Medical Readiness: Issues Concerning the Anthrax Vaccine, GAO report (07/21/1999), T-NSIAD-99-226
- Medical Readiness: Safety and Efficacy of the Anthrax Vaccine, GAO report (04/29/1999), T-NSIAD-99-148
- Medical Readiness: Efforts Are Underway for DOD Training in Civilian Trauma Centers, GAO report (04/01/98), NSIAD-98-75
- Defense Health Care: Medical Surveillance Improved Since Gulf War, but Mixed Results in Bosnia, GAO report (05/13/97), NSIAD-97-136
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