Today's GAO Reports - May 21, 2008

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

Reports

1. Motor Carrier Safety: Improvements to Drug Testing Programs Could Better Identify Illegal Drug Users and Keep Them off the Road. GAO-08-600, May 15.  Highlights

2. Defense Contracting: Post-Government Employment of Former DOD Officials Needs Greater Transparency. GAO-08-485, May 21.  Highlights

3. Information Security: TVA Needs to Address Weaknesses in Control Systems and Networks. GAO-08-526, May 21.  Highlights

Testimonies

1. Combating Terrorism: U.S. Efforts to Address the Terrorist Threat in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas Require a Comprehensive Plan and Continued Oversight, by Gene L. Dodaro, acting comptroller general, before the Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. GAO-08-820T, May 20.  Highlights

2. Information Security: TVA Needs to Enhance Security of Critical Infrastructure Control Systems and Networks, by Gregory C. Wilshusen, director, information security issues, and Nabajyoti Barkakati, acting chief technologist, before the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology, House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-08-775T, May 21.  Highlights

3. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Endangered Species Act Decision Making, by Robin M. Nazzaro, director, natural resources and environment, before the House Committee on Natural Resources. GAO-08-688T, May 21.  Highlights

4. Human Capital: Workforce Diversity Governmentwide and at the Department of Homeland Security, by George H. Stalcup, director, strategic issues, before the House Committee on Homeland Security. GAO-08-815T, May 21.  Highlights

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