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Russia Sanctions and Export Controls: U.S. Agencies Should Establish Targets to Better Assess Effectiveness
GAO-25-107079
Sep 08, 2025
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7 Open Recommendations
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Department of State The Secretary of State should define objectives that are linked to measurable outcomes with targets for the department's efforts related to sanctions and export controls on Russia. (Recommendation 1)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Department of the Treasury The Secretary of the Treasury should define objectives that are linked to measurable outcomes with targets for the department's efforts related to sanctions on Russia. (Recommendation 2)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Department of Commerce The Secretary of Commerce should define objectives that are linked to measurable outcomes with targets for the department's efforts related to export controls on Russia. (Recommendation 3)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Department of State The Secretary of State should assess the department's progress toward achieving the measurable outcomes it establishes for its efforts related to sanctions and export controls on Russia. (Recommendation 4)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Department of the Treasury The Secretary of the Treasury should assess the department's progress toward achieving the measurable outcomes it establishes for its efforts related to sanctions on Russia. (Recommendation 5)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Department of Commerce The Secretary of Commerce should assess the department's progress toward achieving the measurable outcomes it establishes for its efforts related to export controls on Russia. (Recommendation 6)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

Defense Industrial Base: Actions Needed to Address Risks Posed by Dependence on Foreign Suppliers
GAO-25-107283
Jul 24, 2025
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3 Open Recommendations
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Department of Defense The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, through its new Supply Chain Risk Management Integration Center, should identify resources, priorities, and time frames for integrating and sharing supply chain information across DOD that can help identify foreign dependency risks. (Recommendation 1)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Department of Defense The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment should assign responsibility to an organization to lead DOD efforts to implement leading commercial practices for supply chain visibility that were identified by the Defense Business Board. (Recommendation 2)
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Department of Defense The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the military departments, should identify the potential benefits and challenges of obtaining country-of-origin information from contractors, such as by testing the use of additional deliverables. (Recommendation 3)
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Export Controls: Commerce Should Improve Workforce Planning and Information Sharing
GAO-25-107431
Jun 26, 2025
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4 Open Recommendations
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Department of Commerce The Secretary of Commerce should ensure that the Under Secretary for Industry and Security develops a long-term workforce plan to determine the resources and personnel it needs to meet its growing workload. (Recommendation 1)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Department of Commerce The Secretary of Commerce should ensure that the Under Secretary for Industry and Security works with DOD, DOE, and State to facilitate access to all relevant information on each export license application. (Recommendation 2)
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Department of Commerce The Secretary of Commerce should ensure that the Under Secretary of Industry and Security consults with reviewing agencies prior to changing export license application conditions recommended by one or more of those agencies. (Recommendation 3)
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Department of Commerce The Secretary of Commerce should ensure that the Under Secretary for Industry and Security clarifies and reaches agreement with State, DOD, and DOE on written guidance for the use of export license conditions. (Recommendation 4)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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