Today's GAO Reports - May 17, 2007

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) today released the following reports and testimonies:

Reports

1. DHS Immigration Attorneys: Workload Analysis and Workforce Planning Efforts Lack Data and Documentation. GAO-07-206, April 17.  Highlights

2. Defense Acquisitions: Greater Synergies Possible for DOD's Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Systems. GAO-07-578, May 17.  Highlights

3. International Trade: Persistent Weaknesses in the In-Bond Cargo System Impede Customs and Border Protection's Ability to Address Revenue, Trade, and Security Concerns. GAO-07-561, April 17.  Highlights

4. IRS Emergency Planning: Headquarters Plans Supported Response to 2006 Flooding, but Additional Guidance Could Improve All Hazard Preparedness. GAO-07-579, April 16.  Highlights

Testimonies

1. Emergency Management: Status of School Districts' Planning and Preparedness, by Cornelia M. Ashby, director, education, workforce, and income security, before the House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-07-821T, May 17.  Highlights

2. Teacher Quality: Approaches, Implementation, and Evaluation of Key Federal Efforts, by George A. Scott, director, education, workforce, and income security issues, before the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness, House Committee on Education and Labor. GAO-07-861T, May 17.

3. DOD Personnel Clearances: Delays and Inadequate Documentation Found for Industry Personnel, by Derek B. Stewart, director, defense capabilities and management, before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-07-842T, May 17.  Highlights

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