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

GAO-07-833T Published: May 10, 2007. Publicly Released: May 10, 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) specific management challenges that DHS continues to face, (3) examples of the program challenges that DHS faces, and (4) actions DHS should take to strengthen its implementation and transformation efforts.

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AccountabilityAgency evaluationAgency missionsEmergency preparednessFederal agency reorganizationFinancial managementHomeland securityInformation technologyInternal controlsProcurement planningProgram managementRisk assessmentRisk managementStrategic planningProgram implementation