Cybersecurity
High-risk list adds 3 agencies, scratches 1
The roster of government programs at risk of waste and mismanagement grew to a total of 30 in the latest update from the Government Accountability Office, Congress’ watchdog agency.
People
GAO adds drug safety programs to high-risk list
The FDA program's management weaknesses are aggravated by soaring demand, older computer systems and a lack of clear decision-making processes, auditors report.
Cybersecurity
DHS ranks high on GAO's high-risk list
Government auditors cite several management problems in the department, including some with managing information technology.
People
GAO: FAA's modernization improves
Financial regulation is a new area for reform, while information security and contracting continue as works in progress, government auditors say.
Cybersecurity
DHS nominee stresses cybersecurity, border technology
Janet Napolitano, the nominee to be Homeland Security secretary, stressed cybersecurity and border security technology today during her confirmation hearing.
Cybersecurity
DHS travel program rushed
The Homeland Security Department is jeopardizing security by rushing its new Electronic System for Travel Authorization program, Lieberman says.
Digital Government
Auditors: IRS slow to fix security weaknesses
TIGTA and GAO report that the tax agency continues to put confidentiality and access to an increasing volume of taxpayer data at risk.
Digital Government
GAO: NASA needs to improve its internal audits
Audits performed by NASA’s inspector general do not result in savings found at other agencies, Congress' auditing agency finds.
Digital Government
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Digital Government
GAO More needed to cement success of SSA data exchange
The demand keeps growing for the agency's data resources, auditors say.
Digital Government
Letter: GAO not doing what it was created for
A reader writes that Congress uses the Government Accountability Office to duck its responsibility as budget stewards.
Digital Government
GAO Financial reports arent reliable
Individual agencies have improved their financial accounting, but they still need to improve financial systems and internal controls, auditors say.
Digital Government
GAO: OPM should clarify performance appraisals
Agencies must make meaningful distinctions among senior executives when evaluating their performance for pay-for-performance systems to have credibility, auditors say.
Cybersecurity
GAO: US-VISIT program has problems
DHS' biometric fingerprint tracking plan for foreign visitors may not work well, auditors report.
Cybersecurity
GAO: FEMA tiptoes into fixing problems
The emergency management agency says it plans to upgrade IT systems.
Digital Government
GAO: IRS hasn't evaluated data-sharing program
The IRS plans to extend a pilot program that matches federal and state taxpayer data to spot individuals and businesses that don't pay enough taxes without knowing how effective it is, auditors report.
Cybersecurity