Homeland Security
Management and Programmatic Challenges Facing the Department of Homeland Security
Description:... The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plays a key role in leading and coordinating-with stakeholders in the federal, state, local, and private sectors-the nation's homeland security efforts. GAO has conducted numerous reviews of DHS management functions as well as programs including transportation and border security, immigration enforcement and service delivery, and disaster preparation and response. This testimony addresses: - why GAO designated DHS's implementation and transformation as a high-risk area, - management challenges facing DHS, - programmatic challenges facing DHS, and - actions DHS should take to strengthen its implementation and transformation efforts.
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