Today's GAO Reports - February 29, 2008

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

Reports

1. Catastrophic Disasters: Federal Efforts Help States Prepare for and Respond to Psychological Consequences, but FEMA's Crisis Counseling Program Needs Improvements. GAO-08-22, February 29.  Highlights

2. Foreign Investment: Laws and Policies Regulating Foreign Investment in 10 Countries. GAO-08-320, February 28.  Highlights

Testimonies

1. Visa Waiver Program: Limitations with Department of Homeland Security's Plan to Verify Departure of Foreign Nationals, by Jess T. Ford, director, international affairs and trade, before the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Technology, and Homeland Security, Senate Committee on the Judiciary. GAO-08-458T, February 28.  Highlights

2. Intelligence Reform: GAO Can Assist the Congress and the Intelligence Community on Management Reform Initiatives, by David M. Walker, comptroller general of the United States, 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-08-413T, February 29.  Highlights

3. Postal Reform Law: Early Transition Is Promising, but Challenges to Successful Implementation Remain, by Katherine A. Siggerud, director, physical infrastructure, before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. GAO-08-503T, February 28.  Highlights

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