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At Domestic Preparedness, we strive to keep people informed and aware of the latest preparedness news. Please see below for more detailed reports we obtain each month from various resources.
REPORTS
GAO- Agencies Face Challenges in Implementing New Federal Employee Identification Standard
March 15, 2006
The President directed the establishment of a governmentwide standard-Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201-for secure and reliable forms of ID based on “smart cards” that use integrated circuit chips to store and process data… http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d06178high.pdf
GAO – Emergency Preparedness and Response: Some Issues and Challenges Associated with Major Emergency Incidents
February 27, 2006
This testimony discusses the challenges of effective emergency preparedness for, response to, and recovery from major emergencies, including catastrophic incidents. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d06467t.pdf
GAO (Government Accountability Office) – Border Security, Key Unresolved Issues Justify Reevaluation of Border Surveillance Technology Program
February 27, 2006
By congressional mandate, GAO reviewed the program to determine: (1) the operational needs that ASI was intended to address & DHS’s plans for ASI; (2) the steps that DHS had taken to ensure that ASI was aligned with the department’s enterprise architectur http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d06295.pdf
White House Report – The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned
February 24, 2006
“…the true transformation envisioned in this report will require a sustained commitment over time by the federal governmant as well as by state and local governments that have essential duties in responding to disasters…” Frances Townsend http://www.whitehouse.gov/reports/katrina-lessons-learned.pdf
GAO – Disaster Preparedness: Preliminary Observations on the Evacuation of Hospitals and Nursing Homes Due to Hurricanes
February 21, 2006
State and local governments can order evacuations of the population or segments of the population during emergencies, but health care facilities may be exempt from these orders. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d06443r.pdf
GAO – FEMA’s Control Weaknesses Exposed the Government to Significant Fraud and Abuse
February 14, 2006
“We identified significant flaws in the process for registering disaster victims that leave the federal government vulnerable to fraud and abuse of EA payments.” http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d06403thigh.pdf
GAO – Statement by Comptroller General David M. Walker on GAO’s Preliminary Observations Regarding Preparedness and Response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
February 14, 2006
First, prior to a catastrophic event, the leadership roles, responsibilities, and lines of authority for the response at all levels must be clearly defined and effectively communicated… http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d06365r.pdf
Government Accountability Office (GAO) – Significant Management Challenges May Adversely Affect Implementation of the Transportation Security Administration’s Secure Flight Program
February 14, 2006
TSA has made some progress in developing and testing the Secure Flight program. However, it has not followed a disciplined life-cycle approach to manage systems development, or fully defined system requirements. http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d06374thigh.pdf
Restoring American Military Power, A Progressive Quadrennial Defense Review
January 31, 2006
“This strategy will lead to a stronger, faster, and more flexible military that is better able to deal with both asymmetric and traditional threats.” Center for American Progress http://www.americanprogress.org/atf/cf/{E9245FE4-9A2B-43C7-A521-5D6FF2E06E03}/QDR.PDF
GAO – Visitor and Immigrant Status Program Operating, But Management Improvements Are Still Needed
January 30, 2006
DHS has more to do to implement GAO (Government Accountability Office) recommendations aimed at better ensuring that US-VISIT is maximizing its potential for success and holding itself accountable for results. http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d06318thigh.pdf
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REPORTS
GAO- Agencies Face Challenges in Implementing New Federal Employee Identification Standard
March 15, 2006
The President directed the establishment of a governmentwide standard-Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201-for secure and reliable forms of ID based on “smart cards” that use integrated circuit chips to store and process data… http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d06178high.pdf
GAO – Emergency Preparedness and Response: Some Issues and Challenges Associated with Major Emergency Incidents
February 27, 2006
This testimony discusses the challenges of effective emergency preparedness for, response to, and recovery from major emergencies, including catastrophic incidents. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d06467t.pdf
GAO (Government Accountability Office) – Border Security, Key Unresolved Issues Justify Reevaluation of Border Surveillance Technology Program
February 27, 2006
By congressional mandate, GAO reviewed the program to determine: (1) the operational needs that ASI was intended to address & DHS’s plans for ASI; (2) the steps that DHS had taken to ensure that ASI was aligned with the department’s enterprise architectur http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d06295.pdf
White House Report – The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned
February 24, 2006
“…the true transformation envisioned in this report will require a sustained commitment over time by the federal governmant as well as by state and local governments that have essential duties in responding to disasters…” Frances Townsend http://www.whitehouse.gov/reports/katrina-lessons-learned.pdf
GAO – Disaster Preparedness: Preliminary Observations on the Evacuation of Hospitals and Nursing Homes Due to Hurricanes
February 21, 2006
State and local governments can order evacuations of the population or segments of the population during emergencies, but health care facilities may be exempt from these orders. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d06443r.pdf
GAO – FEMA’s Control Weaknesses Exposed the Government to Significant Fraud and Abuse
February 14, 2006
“We identified significant flaws in the process for registering disaster victims that leave the federal government vulnerable to fraud and abuse of EA payments.” http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d06403thigh.pdf
GAO – Statement by Comptroller General David M. Walker on GAO’s Preliminary Observations Regarding Preparedness and Response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
February 14, 2006
First, prior to a catastrophic event, the leadership roles, responsibilities, and lines of authority for the response at all levels must be clearly defined and effectively communicated… http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d06365r.pdf
Government Accountability Office (GAO) – Significant Management Challenges May Adversely Affect Implementation of the Transportation Security Administration’s Secure Flight Program
February 14, 2006
TSA has made some progress in developing and testing the Secure Flight program. However, it has not followed a disciplined life-cycle approach to manage systems development, or fully defined system requirements. http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d06374thigh.pdf
Restoring American Military Power, A Progressive Quadrennial Defense Review
January 31, 2006
“This strategy will lead to a stronger, faster, and more flexible military that is better able to deal with both asymmetric and traditional threats.” Center for American Progress http://www.americanprogress.org/atf/cf/{E9245FE4-9A2B-43C7-A521-5D6FF2E06E03}/QDR.PDF
GAO – Visitor and Immigrant Status Program Operating, But Management Improvements Are Still Needed
January 30, 2006
DHS has more to do to implement GAO (Government Accountability Office) recommendations aimed at better ensuring that US-VISIT is maximizing its potential for success and holding itself accountable for results. http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d06318thigh.pdf
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