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Homeland Security: Management and Programmatic Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security

GAO-07-452T Published: Feb 07, 2007. Publicly Released: Feb 07, 2007.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plays a key role in leading and coordinating--with stakeholders in the federal, state, local, and private sectors--the nation's homeland security efforts. GAO has conducted numerous reviews of DHS management functions as well as programs including transportation and border security, immigration enforcement and service delivery, and disaster preparation and response. This testimony addresses: (1) why GAO designated DHS's implementation and transformation as a high-risk area, (2) management challenges facing DHS, (3) programmatic challenges facing DHS, and (4) actions DHS should take to strengthen its implementation and transformation efforts.

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AccountabilityDisaster recoveryDisaster recovery plansEmergency preparednessFederal agency reorganizationFinancial managementGeneral management reviewsHomeland securityHuman capital managementInternal controlsProgram evaluationStrategic planningTransportation securityFederal procurementProgram implementation