Information on "Government Oversight "
May 2013
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May 2013
Aligning NPOA with Other Frameworks for National Development
Author: Roseline M Achieng
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This policy brief talks about ways in which momentum can be returned to the African-led mechanism for monitoring governance reforms and solving problems on the continent, the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). More on «Aligning NPOA with Other Frameworks for National Development»
April 2013
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10 Apr 2013
Covert Action
Author: Marshall Curtis Erwin
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report examines the legislative background surrounding "covert actions" carried out by the US intelligence community. More on «Covert Action» -
10 Apr 2013
Sensitive Covert Action Notifications
Author: Marshall Curtis Erwin
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report describes the statutory provision authorizing the "Gang of Eight" notifications and reviews its legislative history. More on «Sensitive Covert Action Notifications»
March 2013
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Mar 2013
F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
Author: Michael Sullivan, Bruce Fairbairn, Marvin Bonner, W Kendal Roberts, Erin Stockdale, Jungin Park, Megan Porter, John Lack
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report reviews the F-35 acquisition program. It addresses (1) F-35 program performance during 2012, including testing, technical risks, and software; (2) manufacturing performance indicators, production results, and design changes; and (3) acqui... More on «F-35 Joint Strike Fighter»
February 2013
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26 Feb 2013
The US Government Accountability Office
Author: Gene L Dodaro
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report discusses the US Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) management of Congressional requests in a period of fiscal constraint. More on «The US Government Accountability Office» -
Feb 2013
Afghanistan: Key Oversight Issues
Author: Charles Michael Johnson, Hynek Kalkus, Thomas Costa, Julia Jebo Grant, Christopher J Mulkins, Debbie Chung, Gergana Danailova-Trainor, Etana Finkler, David W Hancock, Brandon L Hunt, Guy LoFaro, Anne McDonough-Hughes, Sharon Pickup, Jeremy Sebest, Stephen K Woods, Amanda G Weldon
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This publication identifies a number of key issues for the 113th Congress to consider in developing oversight agendas and determining the way forward in Afghanistan. More on «Afghanistan: Key Oversight Issues»
December 2012
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Dec 2012
Collection of Policy Papers on Police Reform in Serbia (II)
Author: Saša Đorđević, Jan Litavski
Publisher: Belgrade Centre for Security Policy (BCSP)
This collection of policy briefs focuses on police corruption in Serbia and its implications for Serbian society. More on «Collection of Policy Papers on Police Reform in Serbia (II)»
September 2012
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21 Sep 2012
Status of Open World Exchange Program's Efforts to Strengthen Financial Management and Performance Measurement
Author: Michael J Courts, Beryl H Davis
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
The report assesses the progress made in implementing earlier recommendations aimed at enhancing the financial management of the Open World initiative. More on «Status of Open World Exchange Program's Efforts to Strengthen Financial Management and Performance Measurement» -
20 Sep 2012
Critical Infrastructure Protection: Summary of DHS Actions to Better Manage Its Chemical Security Program
Author: Stephen L Caldwell
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This statement addresses challenges to the development of the Infrastructure Security Compliance Division memorandum on the security of facilities that use or store hazardous chemicals at risk in case of a terrorist attack. More on «Critical Infrastructure Protection: Summary of DHS Actions to Better Manage Its Chemical Security Program» -
20 Sep 2012
Department of Homeland Security: Continued Progress Made Improving and Integrating Management Areas, but More Work Remains
Author: David C Maurer
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
The report examines the progress made by the Department of Homeland Security in improving and integrating management areas. More on «Department of Homeland Security: Continued Progress Made Improving and Integrating Management Areas, but More Work Remains»
