Today's GAO Reports - June 18, 2008

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

Reports

1. Afghanistan Security: Further Congressional Action May Be Needed to Ensure Completion of a Detailed Plan to Develop and Sustain Capable Afghan National Security Forces. GAO-08-661, June 18.  Highlights

2. Privacy: Alternatives Exist for Enhancing Protection of Personally Identifiable Information. GAO-08-536, May 19.  Highlights

3. Privacy: Agencies Should Ensure That Designated Senior Officials Have Oversight of Key Functions. GAO-08-603, May 30.  Highlights

4. Homeland Security: The Federal Protective Service Faces Several Challenges That Hamper Its Ability to Protect Federal Facilities. GAO-08-683, June 11.  Highlights

5. Financial Audit: Material Weaknesses in Internal Control over the Processes Used to Prepare the Consolidated Financial Statements of the U.S. Government. GAO-08-748, June 17.  Highlights

Testimonies

1. Afghanistan Security: U.S. Efforts to Develop Capable Afghan Police Forces Face Challenges and Need a Coordinated, Detailed Plan to Help Ensure Accountability, by Charles Michael Johnson, Jr., director, international affairs and trade, before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. GAO-08-883T, June 18.  Highlights

2. Privacy: Congress Should Consider Alternatives for Strengthening Protection of Personally Identifiable Information, by Linda D. Koontz, director, information management issues, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. GAO-08-795T, June 18.  Highlights

3. Architect of the Capitol: Progress in Improving Energy Efficiency and Options for Decreasing Greenhouse Gas Emissions, by Terrell G. Dorn, director, physical infrastructure issues, before the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. GAO-08-917T, June 18.  Highlights

4. Homeland Security: The Federal Protective Service Faces Several Challenges That Raise Concerns About Protection of Federal Facilities, by Mark L. Goldstein, director, physical infrastructure issues, before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. GAO-08-914T, June 18.  Highlights

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