Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Issues Report on Activities During 114th Congress (Part 4 of 8)
Border Security and America's Heroin Epidemic: The Impact of the Trafficking and Abuse of Heroin and Prescription Opioids in
The purpose of this two-panel hearing was to examine the illicit trafficking of narcotics crossing the border and transiting into
Witnesses: Panel I:
The Administrative State: An Examination of Federal Rulemaking.
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to examine administrative rulemaking in
Witnesses:
Nomination of the Honorable
This one-panel hearing considered the nomination the Honorable
Examining the Impact of the Opioid Epidemic in
The purpose of this two-panel hearing was to examine the abuse of prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl and their adverse and enduring effects on lives, families, and communities. The hearing also examined efforts to prevent and treat those suffering from addiction to these substances, including babies born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Witnesses discussed the role of the federal government and the importance of a cohesive national strategy that takes into account prevention, education, treatment, and support for individuals in recovery.
Witnesses: Panel I: Hon.
Government Reform: Ending Duplication and Holding Washington Accountable.
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to examine the need for oversight and reform to improve the federal government's operations and achieve cost savings. The hearing primarily focused on the
Witnesses: Hon.
America's Insatiable Demand for Drugs: Assessing the Federal Response.
The purpose of this one-panel hearing is to examine how the
Witnesses: Hon.
Assessing the Security of Critical Infrastructure: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Solutions.
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to examine current threats to critical infrastructure across
Witnesses: Major General
Protecting America from the Threat of
Witnesses: Hon.
Tomah VAMC: Exa mining
Witnesses: Hon.
Frustrated Travelers: Rethinking TSA Operations to Improve Passenger Screening and Address Threats to Aviation.
Witnesses: Hon.
America's Insatiable Demand for Drugs: Examining Solutions.
The purpose of this roundtable was to examine potential alternative approaches to address America's insatiable demand for drugs. Witnesses discussed the effects of policies such as decriminalization, legalization, and safe injection sites would impact on global drug consumption. Panelists also provided a brief history and current status of illicit drug consumption in the
Witnesses:
The Ideology of
The purpose of this one panel hearing was to examine
Witnesses:
Renewing Communities and Providing Opportunities Through Innovative Solutions to Poverty.
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to examine how community leaders across America are finding innovative solutions to address needs in their communities. Witnesses spoke of the need for civil society to provide community-based solutions and gave examples of leaders renewing communities. Panelists also discussed long-term federal spending, spending on the War on Poverty, poverty statistics, and evidence-based evaluation of federal programs.
Witnesses:
Nomination of
This one-panel hearing considered the nomination of
From Crop to
The purpose of this single-panel field hearing was to examine the nexus between federal regulatory activity and its impact on businesses in the agriculture sector and connected industries. Witnesses included principals at small and medium- sized enterprises directly engaged in businesses affected by regulations applicable to food and agriculture issues.
Witnesses:
The State of Health Insurance Markets.
Witnesses: Hon.
Exploring a Right to Try for Terminally Ill Patients,
In the last few years, more than 30 states have adopted "right to try" laws which are intended to authorize doctors, patients, and medical manufacturers to administer treatments that have demonstrated safety but are not yet approved for general use in
Witnesses: Panel I:
Fifteen Years After 9/11: Threats to the Homeland.
The purpose of this single-panel hearing was to examine the most critical security threats facing our nation for the American public, discuss how threats have evolved, and discuss what law enforcement and intelligence agencies, specifically the
Witnesses: Hon.
Nominations of the Honorable
This one-panel hearing considered the nominations of the Honorable
Initial Observations of the New Leadership at the
The purpose of this single-panel hearing was to understand the current state of the security of the
Witnesses:
V. REPORTS, PRINTS, AND
During the 114th
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Grant Reform and New Transparency Act of 2016. S. Rept. 114-407.
Bonuses for Cost Cutters Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-406.
Open Government Data Act. S. Rept. 114-396.
Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-378.
Countering Online Recruitment of Violent Extremists Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-365.
Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-366.
Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act of 2016. S. Rept. 114-361.
District of Columbia Judicial Financial Transparency Act. S. Rept. 114-359.
GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2016. S. Rept. 114-356.
Early Participation in Regulations Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-343.
Principled Rulemaking Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-342.
To amend title 5, United States Code, to expand law enforcement availability pay to employees of
National Urban Search and Rescue Response System Act of 2016. S. Rept. 114-307.
Biodefense Strategy Act of 2016. S. Rept. 114-306.
GAO Mandates Revision Act of 2016. S. Rept. 114-305.
Federal Property Management Act of 2016. S. Rept. 114-304.
Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114- 303.
Secret Service Improvements Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-302.
Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-300.
Combat Terrorist Use of Social Media Act of 2016. S. Rept. 114-295.
Amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to build partnerships to prevent violence by extremists. S. Rept. 114- 296.
Federal Asset Sale and Transfer Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114- 291.
Administrative Leave Act of 2016. S. Rept. 114-292.
DHS Accountability Act of 2016. S. Rept. 114-287.
Making Electronic Government Accountable by Yielding Tangible Efficiencies Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-289.
Smarter Regs Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-282.
To express the sense of the
Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2016. S. Rept. 114-271.
To enhance whistleblower protection for contractor and grantee employees. S. Rept. 114-270.
Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-262.
First Responder Anthrax Preparedness Act. S. Rept. 114-251. Stopping Improper Payments to Deceased People Act. S. Rept. 114-249.
Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-250.
Security Clearance Accountability, Reform and Enhancement Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-246.
DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-247. Border Security Technology Accountability Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-234.
Fraud Reduction and Data Analytics Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-229.
To direct the Administrator of General Services, on behalf of the Archivist of
Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114- 226.
Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-224.
Resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action to enforce a subpoena of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. S. Rept. 114-214.
Fair Chance Act. S. Rept. 114-200.
Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-180.
Saving Federal Dollars through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-174.
Directing Dollars to Disaster Relief Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-173.
Grants Oversight and New Efficiency Act. S. Rept. 114-169.
Inspector General Mandates Reporting Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-171.
Appointment of federal directors to the Board of Directors of the
Program Management Improvement Accountability Act. S. Rept. 114-162.
Quarterly Financial Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-157.
Northern Border Security Review Act. S. Rept. 114-155.
Evidence-Based Policymaking Commission Act. S. Rept. 114- 151.
Arizona Borderlands Protection and Preservation Act. S. Rept. 114-150.
Social Media Working Group Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-145.
Breast Cancer Research Stamp Reauthorization Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-144.
Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-142.
Competitive Service Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-143.
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act. S. Rept. 114- 123.
Federal Permitting Improvement Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114- 113.
DC Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-110.
Presidential Transitions Improvements Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-94.
Representative Payee Fraud Prevention Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-95.
Eliminating Government-Funded Oil-Painting Act. S. Rept. 114-93.
Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114- 89.
Response Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-85. Federal Improper Payments Act. S. Rept. 114-86.
Truth in Settlements Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-76.
IPAWS Modernization Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-73.
Taxpayers Right-to-Know Act. S. Rept. 114-71.
Presidential Library Donations Act. S. Rept. 114-65.
Federal Vehicle Repair Costs Savings Act. S. Rept. 114-59.
DHS Interoperable Communications Act. S. Rept. 114-53.
Human Trafficking Detection Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-46.
Gold Star Fathers Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-35.
Inspector General Empowerment Act of 2015. S. Rept. 114-36.
Activities of the
COMMITTEE PRINTS
The Committee issued the following Committee Prints during the 114th
United States Government Policy and Supporting Positions.
Combatting the Opioid Epidemic: A Review of Anti-Abuse Efforts in
Review of
Rules of Procedure.
Rules of Procedure.
GAO REPORTS
Also during the 114th
Antipsychotic Drug Use: HHS Has Initiatives to Reduce Use Among Older Adults in
Medicaid Information Technology: CMS Supports Use of Program Integrity Systems but Should Require States to Determine Effectiveness. GAO-15-207.
2020 Census: Key Challenges Need to be Addressed to Successfully Enable Internet Response. GAO-15-225.
Federal Workforce: Improved Supervision and Better Use of Probationary Periods Are Needed to Address Substandard Employee Performance. GAO-15-191.
GAO's 2015 High-Risk Series: An Update. GAO-15-371T.
Geospatial Data: Progress Needed on Identifying Expenditures, Building and Utilizing a Data Infrastructure, and Reducing Duplicative Efforts [Reissued 18, 2015]. GAO-15-193.
Higher Education: Better Management of Federal Grant and Loan Forgiveness Programs for Teachers Needed to Improve Participant Outcomes. GAO-15-314.
Financial Audit:
Defense Major Automated Information Systems: Cost and Schedule Commitments Need to be Established Earlier. GAO-15- 282.
Healthcare.gov: CMS Has Taken Steps to Address Problems, but Needs to Further Implement Systems Development Best Practices. GAO-15-238.
Homeland Security Acquisitions: DHS Should Better Define Oversight Roles and Improve Program Reporting to
Improper Payments: Government-Wide Estimates and Use of Death Data to Help Prevent Payments to Deceased Individuals. GAO-15-482T.
Information Security:
Information Security:
Budgeting for Disasters: Approaches to Budgeting for Disasters in Selected States. GAO-15-424.
2014 Lobbying Disclosure: Observations on Lobbyists' Compliance with Disclosure Requirements. GAO-15-310.
Federal Chief Information Officers: Reporting to OMB Can be Improved by Further Streamlining and Better Focusing on Priorities. GAO-15-106.
Management Report: Areas for Improvement in the Federal Reserve Banks' Information Systems Controls. GAO-15-396RSU.
Management Report: Areas for Improvement in the Federal Reserve Banks' Information Systems Controls. GAO-15-413R.
Fragmentation, Overlap, and Duplication: An Evaluation and Management Guide. GAO-15-49SP.
2015 Annual Report: Additional Opportunities to Reduce Fragmentation, Overlap, and Duplication and Achieve Other Financial Benefits. GAO-15-404SP.
Government Efficiency and Effectiveness: Opportunities to Reduce Fragmentation, Overlap, and Duplication and Achieve Other Financial Benefits. GAO-15-522T.
Information Technology: Additional OMB and Agency Actions Needed to Ensure Portfolio Savings Are Realized and Effectively Tracked. GAO-15-296.
2020 Census: Recommended Actions Need to be Implemented Before Potential Cost Savings Can be Realized. GAO-15-546T.
Homeland Security Acquisitions: Major Program Assessments Reveal Actions Needed to Improve Accountability. GAO-15-171SP.
Personnel Security Clearances: Funding Estimates and Government-Wide Metrics Are Needed to Implement Long-standing Reform Efforts. GAO-15-179SU.
Management Report: Improvements Needed in
Whistleblower Protection: DOD Needs to Enhance Oversight of Military Whistleblower Reprisal Investigations. GAO-15-477.
Border Security: Progress and Challenges in
Information Management: Additional Actions Are Needed to Meet Requirements of the Managing Government Records Directive. GAO-15-339.
Financial Audit: Congressional Award Foundation's Fiscal Years 2014 and 2013 Financial Statements. GAO-15-552.
Human Capital: Update on Strategic Management Challenges for the 21st Century. GAO-15-619T.
Management Report: Improvements Are Needed to Enhance the
Aviation Security: TSA Has Taken Steps to Improve Oversight of Key Programs, but Additional Actions Are Needed. GAO-15- 678T.
Federal Real Property: Current Efforts, GAO Recommendations, and Proposed Legislation Could Address Challenges [Reissued on
Medicare Program: Additional Actions Needed to Improve Eligibility Verification of Providers and Suppliers. GAO-15- 448.
Management Report: Improvements Needed in the
Management Report: Improvements Needed in the
Managing for Results: Agencies Report Positive Effects of Data-Driven Reviews on Performance but Some Should Strengthen Practices. GAO-15-579.
Biosurveillance: Additional Planning, Oversight, and Coordination Needed to Enhance National Capability. GAO-15- 664T.
Federal Supply Schedules: More Attention Needed to Competition and Prices. GAO-15-590.
Federal Real Property: GSA Needs to Determine Its Progress Toward Long-Term Sustainability of Its Portfolio. GAO-15-609.
Space Launch System: Management Tools Should Better Track to Cost and Schedule Commitments to Adequately Monitor Increasing Risk. GAO-15-596.
Critical Infrastructure Protection: DHS Action Needed to Verify Some Chemical Facility Information and Manage Compliance Process. GAO-15-614.
Critical Infrastructure Protection: Preliminary Observations on DHS Efforts to Address Electromagnetic Threats to the Electric Grid. GAO-15-692T.
Managing for Results: Practices for Effective Agency Strategic Reviews. GAO-15-602.
DOD Financial Management: Actions Are Needed on Audit Issues Related to the
Management Report: Improvements Needed in Controls over the Processes Used to Prepare the
Hurricane Sandy: An Investment Strategy Could Help the Federal Government Enhance National Resilience for Future Disasters. GAO-15-515.
Immigrant Investor Program: Additional Actions Needed to Better Assess Fraud Risks and Report Economic Benefits. GAO-15-696.
Emergency Management: FEMA Collaborates Effectively with
Managing for Results: Greater Transparency Needed in Public Reporting on the Quality of Performance Information for Selected Agencies' Priority Goals. GAO-15-788.
Federal Spending Accountability: Preserving Capabilities of Recovery Operations Center Could Help Sustain Oversight of Federal Expenditures. GAO-15-814.
DOD Financial Management: Additional Efforts Needed to Improve Audit Readiness of Navy Military Pay and Other Related Activities. GAO-15-658.
Information Technology Reform: Billions of Dollars in Savings Have Been Realized, but Agencies Need to Complete Reinvestment Plans. GAO-15-617.
Strategic Sourcing: Opportunities Exist to Better Manage Information Technology Services Spending. GAO-15-549.
Regulatory Guidance Processes: Agencies Could Benefit From Stronger Internal Control Practices. GAO-15-834T.
Federal Information Security: Agencies Need to Correct Weaknesses and Fully Implement Security Programs. GAO-15-714.
Managing for Results: Implementation of GPRA Modernization Act Has Yielded Mixed Progress in Addressing Pressing Governance Challenges. GAO-15-819.
Federal Real Property: Performance Goals and Targets Needed to Help Stem GSA's Reliance on Lease Extensions and Holdovers. GAO-15-741.
GAO-15-756.
Federal Real Property: Additional Authorities and Accountability Would Enhance the Implementation of the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act of 2010. GAO-16-39.
Post-9/11 GI Bill: Additional Actions Needed to Reduce Overpayments and Increase Collections. GAO-16-42.
Unaccompanied Alien Children: Improved Evaluation Efforts Could Enhance Agency Programs to Reduce Migration From Central America. GAO-16-163T.
Biosurveillance: DHS Should Not Pursue Biowatch Upgrades or Enhancements Until System Capabilities Are Established. GAO-16-99.
Independent Auditor's Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures: Fiscal Year 2015 Excise Tax Distributions to the Airport and
Financial Audit:
Financial Audit:
Financial Audit:
Financial Audit:
Information Security: Federal Agencies Need to Better Protect Sensitive Data. GAO-16-194T.
Government Efficiency and Effectiveness: Implementing GAO Recommendations Can Achieve Financial Benefits and Strengthen Government Performance. GAO-16-272T.
Health Care Workforce: Comprehensive Planning by HHS Needed to Meet National Needs. GAO-16-17.
DOD Financial Management: Improved Documentation Needed to Support the
Federal Real Property: GSA Could Decrease Leasing Costs by
Health Care Fraud: Information on Most Common Schemes and the Likely Effect of Smart Cards. GAO-16-216.
Data Act: Data Standards Established, but More Complete and Timely Guidance is Needed to Ensure Effective Implementation. GAO-16-261.
Unaccompanied Children: HHS Can Take Further Actions to Monitor Their Care. GAO-16-180.
Disaster Response: FEMA Has Made Progress Implementing Key Programs, but Opportunities for Improvement Exist. GAO-16-87.
Transportation Security: Status of GAO Recommendations on
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: CMS Should Act to Strengthen Enrollment Controls and Manage Fraud Risk. GAO-16-29.
Financial Audit:
Data Center Consolidation: Agencies Making Progress, but Planned Savings Goals Need to be Established. GAO-16-323.
Explosives Detection Canines: Opportunities Exist for
Federal Real Property: GSA Could Better Identify Risks of Unforeseen Conditions in Repair and Alteration Projects. GAO- 16-273.
2015 Lobbying Disclosure: Observations on Lobbyists' Compliance with Disclosure Requirements. GAO-16-320.
Information Security:
Information Security:
Homeland Security Acquisitions: DHS Has Strengthened Management, but Execution and Affordability Concerns Endure. GAO-16-338SP.
Federal Real Property: Improving Data Transparency and Expanding the National Strategy Could Help Address Long- Standing Challenges. GAO-16-275.
Information Technology: FEMA Needs to Address Management Weaknesses to Improve Its Systems. GAO-16-306.
Cloud Computing: Agencies Need to Incorporate Key Practices to Ensure Effective Performance. GAO-16-325.
2016 Annual Report: Additional Opportunities to Reduce Fragmentation, Overlap, and Duplication and Achieve Other Financial Benefits. GAO-16-375SP.
Biodefense: The Nation Faces Multiple Challenges in Building and Maintaining Biodefense and Biosurveillance. GAO- 16-547T.
Grants Management: Actions Needed to Address Persistent Grant Closeout Timeliness and Undisbursed Balance Issues. GAO-16-362.
Quadrennial Homeland Security Review: Improved Risk Analysis and Stakeholder Consultations Could Enhance Future Reviews. GAO-16-371.
Data Act: Section 5 Pilot Design Issues Need to be Addressed to Meet Goal of Reduci ng Recipient Reporting Burden. GAO-16-438.
High-Risk Series: Key Actions to Make Progress Addressing High-Risk Issues. GAO-16-480R.
Federal Workforce: Distribution of Performance Ratings Across the Federal Government, 2013. GAO-16-520R.
Information Security: Agencies Need to Improve Controls over Selected High-Impact Systems. GAO-16-501.
Management Report: Improvements Are Needed to the
Government Purchase Cards: Opportunities Exist to
Managing for Results: OMB Improved Implementation of Cross- agency Priority Goals, but Could be More Transparent About Measuring Progress. GAO-16-509.
Information Technology: Federal Agencies Need to Address Aging Legacy Systems. GAO-16-468.
Controlled Substances:
Disaster Recovery: FEMA Needs to Assess Its Effectiveness in Implementing the National Disaster Recovery Framework. GAO-16-476.
Federal Air Marshal Service: Actions Needed to Better Incorporate Risk in Deployment Strategy. GAO-16-582.
IT Dashboard: Agencies Need to Fully Consider Risks When Rating Their Major Investments. GAO-16-494.
Management Report: Areas for Improvement in the Federal Reserve Banks' Information Systems Controls. GAO-16-600RSU.
Management Report: Areas for Improvement in the Federal Reserve Banks' Information Systems Controls. GAO-16-601R.
Aviation Security:
Managing for Results: Agencies Need to Fully Identify and Report Major Management Challenges and Actions to Resolve Them in Their Agency Performance Plans. GAO-16-510.
Federal Air Marshal Service: Additional Actions Needed to Ensure Air Marshals' Mission Readiness. GAO-16-535SU.
Program Integrity: Views on the Use of Commercial Data Services to Help Identify Fraud and Improper Payments. GAO-16- 624.
2020 Census: Census Bureau Needs to Improve Life-Cycle Cost Estimating Process. GAO-16-628.
Improper Payments: CFO Act Agencies Need to Improve Efforts to Address Compliance Issues. GAO-16-554.
Immigration Benefits System:
Critical Infrastructure Protection: Improvements Needed for
Management Report: Improvements Needed in Controls over the Processes Used to Prepare the
Countering Improvised Explosive Devices: Improved Planning Could Enhance Federal Coordination Efforts. GAO-16-581SU.
Sexual Violence Data: Actions Needed to Improve Clarity and Address Differences Across Federal Data Collection Efforts. GAO-16-546.
Management Report: Improvements Needed in the
Management Report: Improvements Needed in the
Data Act: Improvements Needed in Reviewing Agency Implementation Plans and Monitoring Progress. GAO-16-698.
Data Act: Initial Observations on Technical Implementation. GAO-16-824R.
Information Technology: Better Management of Interdependencies Between Programs Supporting 2020 Census is Needed. GAO-16-623.
Congressional Award Foundation: Review of the Audit of the Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2015. GAO-16-754R.
Digital Service Programs: Assessing Results and Coordinating with Chief Information Officers Can Improve Delivery of Federal Projects. GAO-16-602.
Information Security: OPM Needs to Improve Controls over Selected High-Impact Systems (Limited Official Use Only). GAO- 16-687SU.
Information Technology Reform: Agencies Need to Increase Their Use of Incremental Development Practices. GAO-16-469.
DOD Financial Management: Improvements Needed in the
Information Security: NRC Needs to Improve Controls over Selected High-Impact Systems (Limited Official Use Only). GAO- 16-689SU.
Performance.gov: Long-Term Strategy Needed to Improve Usability of Website. GAO-16-693.
Federal Real Property: Public-Private Partnerships Have a Limited Role in Disposal and Management of Unneeded Property. GAO-16-776R.
Earthquakes: Additional Actions Needed to Identify and Mitigate Risks to Federal Buildings and Implement an Early Warning System. GAO-16-680.
Regulatory Guidance Processes:
Immigrant Investor Program: USCIS Has Made Progress to Detect and Prevent Fraud but Additional Actions Could Further Agency Efforts. GAO-16-828.
Federal Air Marshal Service: Additional Actions Needed to Ensure Air Marshals' Readiness. GAO-16-764.
Fire Grants:
Tiered Evidence Grants: Opportunities Exist to Share Lessons from Early Implementation and Inform Future Federal Efforts. GAO-16-818.
Information Security: NASA Needs to Improve Controls over Selected High-Impact Systems (Limited Official Use Only). GAO- 16-688SU.
Information Technology: Agencies Need to Improve Their Application Inventories to Achieve Savings. GAO-16-511.
Federal Workforce: Lessons Learned for Engaging Millennials and Other Age Groups. GAO-16-880T.
Information Security: VA Needs to Improve Controls over Selected High-Impact Systems (Limited Official Use Only). GAO- 16-691SU.
Open Innovation: Practices to Engage Citizens and Effectively Implement Federal Initiatives. GAO-17-14.
Improper Payments: Strategy and Additional Actions Needed to Help Ensure Agencies Use the Do Not Pay Working System As Intended. GAO-17-15.
Homeland Security Acquisitions:
Federal Procurement: Smarter Buying Initiatives Can Achieve Additional Savings, but Improved Oversight and Accountability Needed. GAO-17-164.
Independent Auditor's Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures: Fiscal Year 2016 Excise Tax Distributions to the Airport and
Financial Audit:
Financial Audit:
Financial Audit: Troubled Asset Relief Program's Fiscal Years 2016 and 2015 Financial Statements. GAO-17-125R.
Financial Audit:
Student Loans: Oversight of Servicemembers' Interest Rate Cap Could Be Strengthened. GAO-17-4.
Medicaid Personal Care Services: CMS Could Do More to Harmonize Requirements Across Programs. GAO-17-28.
Renewable Fuel Standard: Low Expected Production Volumes Make it Unlikely That Advanced Biofuels Can Meet Increasing Targets. GAO-17-108.
Whistleblower Protection: Actions Needed to Improve Recording and Reporting of Whistleblower Appeals Data. GAO-17- 110.
Renewable Fuel Standard: Program Unlikely to Meet Its Targets for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions. GAO-17-94.
IT Workforce: Key Practices Help Ensure Strong Integrated Program Teams; Selected Departments Need to Assess Skill Gaps. GAO-17-8.
Renewable Fuel Standard: Program Unlikely to Meet Production or Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets. GAO-17-264T.
Combating Terrorism: Additional Steps Needed in
Federal
Data Act: OMB and Treasury Have Issued Additional Policy and Technical Guidance, but Challenges to Effective and Timely Implementation Remain. GAO-17-156.
Data Act: Implementation Progresses but Challenges Remain. GAO-17-282T.
Permanent Funding Authorities: Some Selected Entities Should Review Financial Management, Oversight, and Transparency Policies. GAO-17-59.
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