GAO Reports - 2019

Overview[]

The following are the GAO reports published in 2019 that are discussed in this wiki (in reverse chronological order). Those reports that have already been summarized are in blue; those that have not yet been summarized are in red.

December[]

Cloud Computing Security: Agencies Increased Their Use of the Federal Authorization Program, but Improved Oversight and Implementation Are Needed (GAO-20-126) (Dec. 12, 2019).
Information Technology: Agencies and OMB Need to Continue Implementing Recommendations on Acquisitions, Operations, and Cybersecurity (GAO-20-311T) (Dec. 11, 2019).

November[]

Information Security: VA and Other Federal Agencies Need to Address Significant Challenges (GAO-20-256T) (Nov. 14, 2019).
Data Act: Quality of Data Submissions Has Improved but Further Action Is Needed to Disclose Known Data Limitations (GAO-20-75) (Nov. 8, 2019).

October[]

Freedom of Information Act: DHS Needs to Reduce Backlogged Requests and Eliminate Duplicate Processing (GAO-20-209T) (Oct. 17, 2019).
Unmanned Aircraft Systems: FAA's Compliance and Enforcement Approach for Drones Could Benefit from Improved Communication and Data (GAO-20-29) (Oct. 17, 2019).

September[]

Science & Tech Spotlights: Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technologies (GAO-19-704SP:Published) (Sept. 16, 2019).
Science & Tech Spotlights: Hypersonic Weapons (GAO-19-705SP) (Sept. 16, 2019).
Science & Tech Spotlights: Probabilistic Genotyping Software (GAO-19-707SP) (Sept. 16, 2019).
Tribal Broadband: FCC Should Take Efforts to Promote Tribal Access to Spectrum (GAO-19-668T) (Sept. 18, 2019).
Surface Transportation: DHS Is Developing and Testing Security Technologies, but Could Better Share Test Results (GAO-19-636) (Sept. 12, 2019).
Information Technology: DOD Needs to Fully Implement Program for Piloting Open Source Software (GAO-19-457) (Sept. 10, 2019).

August[]

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Actions Needed to Address Significant Cybersecurity Risks Facing the Electric Grid (GAO-19-332) (Aug. 26, 2019).
Future Warfare: Army Is Preparing for Cyber and Electronic Warfare Threats, but Needs to Fully Assess the Staffing, Equipping, and Training of New Organizations (GAO-19-570) (Aug. 15, 2019).

July[]

Wireless Internet: FCC Should Assess Making Off-School-Premises Access Eligible for Additional Federal Support (GAO-19-564) (July 29, 2019).
Federal Information Security: Agencies and OMB Need to Strengthen Policies and Practices (GAO-19-545) (July 26, 2019).
Cybersecurity: Agencies Need to Fully Establish Risk Management Programs and Address Challenges (GAO-19-384) (July 25, 2019).
Electronic Health Records: VA Needs to Identify and Report Existing System Costs (GAO-19-679T) (July 25, 2019)
Electronic Health Records: VA Needs to Identify and Report System Costs (GAO-19-125) (July 25, 2019).
Financial Technology: Agencies Should Provide Clarification on Lenders' Use of Alternative Data (GAO-19-694T) (July 25, 2019).
Data Act: Customer Agencies' Experiences Working with Shared Service Providers for Data Submissions (GAO-19-537) (July 18, 2019).
Management Report: Improvements Are Needed to Enhance the Internal Revenue Service's Information System Security Controls (GAO-19-474R) (July 18, 2019).

June[]

Information Technology: Implementation of GAO Recommendations Would Strengthen Federal Agencies' Acquisitions, Operations, and Cybersecurity Efforts (GAO-19-641T) (June 26, 2019).
Commercial Aviation: Information on Airline IT Outages (GAO-19-514) (June 12, 2019).
Consumer Privacy: Changes to Legal Framework Needed to Address Gaps (GAO-19-621T) (June 11, 2019).
Information Technology: Agencies Need to Develop Modernization Plans for Critical Legacy Systems (GAO-19-471) (June 11, 2019).
Face Recognition Technology: DOJ and FBI Have Taken Some Actions in Response to GAO Recommendations to Ensure Privacy and Accuracy, But Additional Work Remains (GAO-19-579T) (June 4, 2019).

May[]

Global Positioning System: Updated Schedule Assessment Could Help Decision Makers Address Likely Delays Related to New Ground Control System (GAO-19-250) (May 21, 2019).
Data Protection: Federal Agencies Need to Strengthen Online Identity Verification Processes (GAO-19-288) (May 17, 2019).
Taxpayer Information: IRS Needs to Improve Oversight of Third-Party Cybersecurity Practices (GAO-19-340) (May 9, 2019).

April[]

Data Center Optimization: Additional Agency Actions Needed to Meet OMB Goals (GAO-19-241) (Apr. 11, 2019).
FEMA Grants Modernization: Improvements Needed to Strengthen Program Management and Cybersecurity (GAO-19-164) (Apr. 9, 2019).
Cloud Computing: Agencies Have Increased Usage and Realized Benefits, but Cost and Savings Data Need to Be Better Tracked (GAO-19-58) (Apr. 4, 2019).
Space Acquisitions: DOD Faces Significant Challenges as it Seeks to Address Threats and Accelerate Space Programs (GAO-19-482T) (Apr. 3, 2019).
Veterans Affairs: Addressing IT Management Challenges Is Essential to Effectively Supporting the Department's Mission (GAO-19-476T) (Apr. 2, 2019).

March[]

Data Breaches: Range of Consumer Risks Highlights Limitations of Identity Theft Services (GAO-19-230) (Mar. 27, 2019).
Consumer Data Protection: Action Needed to Strengthen Oversight of Consumer Reporting Agencies (GAO-19-469T) (Mar. 26, 2019).
Data Act: OMB Needs to Formalize Data Governance for Reporting Federal Spending (GAO-19-284) (Mar. 22, 2019).
DOD Space Acquisitions: Including Users Early and Often in Software Development Could Benefit Programs (GAO-19-136) (Mar. 18, 2019).
Cybersecurity Workforce: Agencies Need to Accurately Categorize Positions to Effectively Identify Critical Staffing Needs (GAO-19-144) (Mar. 12, 2019).
Workforce Automation: Better Data Needed to Assess and Plan for Effects of Advanced Technologies on Jobs (GAO-19-257) (Mar. 7, 2019).
Automated Trucking: Federal Agencies Should Take Additional Steps to Prepare for Potential Workforce Effects (GAO-19-161) (Mar. 7, 2019).
Internet Privacy and Data Security: Additional Federal Authority Could Enhance Consumer Protection and Provide Flexibility (GAO-19-427T) (Mar. 7, 2019).
DOD Training: U.S. Cyber Command and Services Should Take Actions to Maintain a Trained Cyber Mission Force (GAO-19-362) (Mar. 6, 2019).

February[]

Consumer Data Protection: Actions Needed to Strengthen Oversight of Consumer Reporting Agencies (GAO-19-196) (Feb. 21, 2019).

January[]

Health Information Technology: Approaches and Challenges to Electronically Matching Patients' Records across Providers (GAO-19-197) (Jan. 15, 2019).
Internet Privacy: Additional Federal Authority Could Enhance Consumer Protection and Provide Flexibility (GAO-19-52) (Jan. 15, 2019).

Other GAO Reports[]

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