Information on "Defense Oversight and Governance" and "North America"
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»
January 2013
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Jan 2013
Suggestions for Evaluating the Quality of the Army’s Science and Technology Program
Author: John W Lyons, Richard Chait, James Ratches
Publisher: Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
In this paper the authors suggest approaches to evaluating the quality of the current US Army Science and Technology (S&T) portfolio and the quality of its execution. More on «Suggestions for Evaluating the Quality of the Army’s Science and Technology Program»
August 2012
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18 Aug 2012
Intelligence Authorization Legislation
Author: Richard F Grimmett, Rebecca S Lange
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report assesses the effects of the absence of intelligence authorization legislation subsequent to FY2005 and indicate the substantial but limited effects of the FY2010 Intelligence Authorization Act. More on «Intelligence Authorization Legislation»
February 2012
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16 Feb 2012
National Nuclear Security Administration
Author: Gene Aloise
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This paper discusses the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), which is a subsidiary of the US Department of Energy (DOE) responsible for managing the nuclear weapon- and nonproliferation-related national security activities of its contrac... More on «National Nuclear Security Administration» -
Feb 2012
Defense Logistics
Author: Cary B Russell
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This paper discusses congressional oversight of weapon system operating and support (O&S) costs. More on «Defense Logistics» -
Feb 2012
Whistleblower Protection
Author: Zina Merritt
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This paper discusses the protection of US military whistleblowers. More on «Whistleblower Protection» -
Feb 2012
Uncertain Political and Security Situation Challenges US Efforts to Implement a Comprehensive Strategy in Yemen
Author: Charles Michael Johnson Jr
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This paper discusses US aid to Yemen in light of the uncertain political and security situation which hamper US efforts to implement a comprehensive strategy in the country. More on «Uncertain Political and Security Situation Challenges US Efforts to Implement a Comprehensive Strategy in Yemen»
October 2011
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Oct 2011
Warfighter Support: DoD Has Made Progress, but Supply and Distribution Challenges Remain in Afghanistan
Author: William M Solis, Cary Russell, Tara Copp, Lisa McMillen, Geoffrey Peck, Hia Quach, Steve Pruitt, Terry Richardson, Michael Shaughnessy, Yong Song, Amie Steele, Cheryl Weissman
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This review assesses issues associated with the distribution of supplies and equipment to US warfighter in Afghanistan. More on «Warfighter Support: DoD Has Made Progress, but Supply and Distribution Challenges Remain in Afghanistan»
September 2011
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23 Sep 2011
DOD Financial Management: Improved Controls, Processes, and Systems Are Needed for Accurate and Reliable Financial Information
Author: Asif A Khan
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
As one of the largest and most complex organizations in the world, the Department of Defense (DOD) faces many challenges in resolving serious problems in its financial management and related business operations and systems. More on «DOD Financial Management: Improved Controls, Processes, and Systems Are Needed for Accurate and Reliable Financial Information» -
15 Sep 2011
DOD Financial Management: Ongoing Challenges in Implementing the Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness Plan
Author: Asif A Khan
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
The Department of Defense (DOD) has initiated several efforts over the years to address its long-standing financial management weaknesses and ultimately achieve unqualified (clean) opinions on its financial statements. More on «DOD Financial Management: Ongoing Challenges in Implementing the Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness Plan»
