Strategic Plan 2018 - 2023: Key EffortsAs part of the U.S. Government Accountability Office's (GAO) 2018–2023 Strategic Plan, the following Key Efforts denote substantial areas of focus and bodies of work that will contribute to the successful accomplishment of GAO’s Performance Goals. These Performance Goals, in turn, support GAO's Strategic Objectives across four major strategic goal areas. GAO’s Key Efforts are near-term priorities in support of our longer-term mission to provide the Congress with timely and fact-based analyses on the most important national issues. These Key Efforts are provided as an integral part of our strategic plan with a view toward periodically updating them to reflect shifts in congressional priorities and GAO's expected areas of work. GAO maintains an ongoing internal program of annual assessments to establish priority work areas in consultation with the Congress. This program will help inform these periodic updates of Key Efforts. Further, rapidly changing external forces may also shift certain priorities of GAO from year to year. The periodic updates to our Key Efforts over the 2018-2023 planning horizon will ensure GAO remains agile and responsive to the areas of greatest national concern and usefulness to the Congress and the American people. United States Government Accountability OfficeGAO_c090eb6a-92df-11df-b499-6b157a64ea2a_eeac59b0-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45GAO exists to support the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people._eeac5bae-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45WELL-BEING & FINANCIAL SECURITYProvide timely, quality service to the Congress and the federal government to address current and emerging challenges to the well-being and financial security of the American people_eeac5d34-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d451HealthFinancing and Programs to Serve the Health Needs of an Aging and Diverse Population_eeac61e4-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d451.1Older AmericansMinoritiesHealth Care SystemAssess trends and issues affecting the health care system._eeac6432-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.1.1Cost DriversExamine the drivers of health care costs._90bfa95a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.1.1 Delivery SystemsAssess the development and effects of integrated delivery systems on costs, quality, and access._90bfb38c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.1.2Consolidation & CompetitionExamine trends in consolidation and competition and the relationship of those trends to changes in health care costs, quality, and access._90bfbae4-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.1.3Prices & QualityAnalyze the availability, transparency, and usefulness of information for consumers about prices and quality of health care services._90bfc444-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.1.4ConsumersMetrics & ImprovementsEvaluate public and private efforts to measure and improve health care quality while moderating spending._90bfc8e0-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.1.5Health Information TechnologyExamine the use of health information technology, including challenges to implementation and widespread adoption._90bfcd4a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.1.6Workforce & Long-Term CareExamine efforts to address the adequacy of the health care workforce and the provision of long-term care services._90bfd48e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.1.7Health InsuranceAssess trends, costs, and issues in public and private health insurance coverage and reforms._eeac65cc-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.1.2FinancingExamine the effects of changes in health care laws and regulations on the provision and financing of health care at the federal and state levels and effects on health insurance and health care delivery._90bfd920-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.2.1Insurance CoverageEvaluate trends in health insurance coverage, including individual and group markets, longterm care insurance, the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, and health insurance exchanges._90bfdd8a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.2.2Health PlansAnalyze costs and affordability of health plans available in the individual market, through health benefits offered by large or small employers, and in federally supported health care programs._90bfe4ce-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.2.3EmployersProvider NetworksExamine the use of provider networks and prescription drug formularies by public and private health plans, including their effects on encouraging cost-effective care and offering adequate availability of health care services._90bfe8f2-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.2.4Provider NetworksInsurance ExchangesExamine the operations of the health insurance exchanges._90bfed5c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.2.5StandardsAssess agencies' compliance with federal and state standards for health insurance and data security_90bff4a0-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.2.6 Fraud, Waste & AbuseAssess efforts to reduce improper payments and fraud, waste, and abuse in federal health care programs._eeac6932-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.1.3Program IntegrityEvaluate the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) efforts to improve program integrity of the Medicare program, including controls to prevent, detect, or reduce improper payments and fraud, waste, and abuse._90bff8a6-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.3.1Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)Medicaid & CHIPEvaluate CMS's and states' efforts to improve program integrity of Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), including controls to prevent, detect, or reduce improper payments and fraud, waste, and abuse._90bffd1a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.3.2CMSStatesOther ProgramsExamine the program integrity of other federal health care programs._90c004ae-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.3.3MedicareEvaluate Medicare reform, financing, expenditures, operations, and program integrity._eeac6b8a-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.1.4ManagementEvaluate CMS's management of Medicare, including its implementation of legislative and regulatory changes and payment and delivery reforms._90c008be-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.4.1CMSEligibility & PaymentsAssess the effects of Medicare eligibility coverage and payments on program expenditures and beneficiaries' out-of-pocket costs._90c00d3c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.4.2Access & QualityExamine beneficiaries' access to and quality of healthcare services._90c01cd2-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.4.3Medicare BeneficiariesFinancial ConditionAnalyze Medicare's long-term financial condition and the potential effects of financing or structural reforms on program sustainability._90c02178-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.4.4CommunicationAnalyze CMS's efforts to communicate with beneficiaries about health care choices, costs, and quality of services, such as long term-care services._90c025ec-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.4.5CMSMedicaidEvaluate Medicaid financing, expenditures, and oversight._eeac703a-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.1.5OversightEvaluate CMS's oversight of state financing and service delivery arrangements and state and federal expenditures for Medicaid._90c02f42-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.5.1CMSStatesPaymentsExamine state Medicaid payments and CMS's oversight of payments, including supplemental payments, payments provided through demonstrations, and payments provided to Medicaid managed care._90c03370-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.5.2StatesCMSExpenditures, Access & QualityAssess the effects of Medicaid coverage and payments on program expenditures, quality of health care services, and beneficiaries' access to services._90c037f8-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.5.3Medicaid BeneficiariesDemonstrationsAssess the effects of Medicaid demonstrations on the federal liability for Medicaid as well as on beneficiaries' access to coverage and services._90c04158-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.5.4Vulnerable PopulationsAssess state and federal efforts to provide health care for potentially vulnerable populations._eeac6d1a-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.1.6Vulnerable PopulationsStatesAccess & CoordinationAnalyze public and private payment and strategies to provide access to or to coordinate care for potentially vulnerable populations._90c045ae-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.6.1Management & OversightAssess management and oversight of Indian Health Service (IHS) or federal programs other than Medicaid and Medicare that provide or fund health care to vulnerable populations._90c04a54-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.6.2Indian Health Service (IHS)Requirements & StandardsReview federal requirements and standards and their use in ensuring access to and quality of medical, oral health, and long-term services and supports for vulnerable populations, and providers' compliance with these requirements and standards._90c0522e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.6.3Behavioral HealthEvaluate programs for prevention, treatment, and recovery for behavioral health conditions, including mental health and substance abuse, such as opioid use._90c05670-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.6.4VA & DODAssess actions and options for improving VA's and DOD's health care services._eeac72f6-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.1.7VADODTRICAREEvaluate changes to the TRICARE Program, including its new TRICARE Select option, and the effects on the military health system and beneficiaries._90c05b0c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.7.1TRICARE ProgramMilitary Health SystemMilitary Health System BeneficiariesAccessExamine VA and DOD efforts to improve access to care, including care provided in the community, and the impact of these efforts on wait times and medical appointment utilization._90c062a0-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.7.2VADODSystems, Processes & PracticesExamine key systems, processes, and practices used to manage VA and DOD operations, including the availability of complete and accurate data and performance metrics._90c06700-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.7.3VADODQuality of CareExamine VA and DOD efforts to improve the quality of care provided, including methods used to monitor provider performance and improve beneficiary experiences and satisfaction._90c06bb0-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.7.4VADODWaste, Fraud & AbuseAssess VA and DOD efforts to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse and improve operational efficiency and productivity._90c07330-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.7.5VADODPublic HealthEvaluate the effectiveness of federal programs to promote and ensure public health, including the safety and efficacy of drugs and medical devices and prevent and respond to public health emergencies._eeac74a4-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.1.8Safety & EffectivenessAssess agency activities to assure the availability of safe and effective medical devices, drugs (including specialty drugs), and other medical products and therapies._90c077d6-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.8.1Public Health ScientistsEvaluate the effectiveness of programs to attract and retain qualified scientists for public health agency programs._90c07c90-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.8.2Public Health ScientistsUser FeesEvaluate the implementation of user fees that provide resources for U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) programs._90c08424-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.8.3U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Over-the-Counter DrugsExamine the review process of over-the-counter drug products._90c0885c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.8.4Infectious DiseasesAssess the effectiveness of federal programs to ensure federal, state, and local governments' preparedness for emerging infectious diseases._90c08d20-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.8.5Federal AgenciesState GovernmentsLocal GovernmentsHealth CrisesEvaluate federal agencies' response to public health crises, such as in the aftermath of natural disasters._90c094b4-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.1.8.6Federal AgenciesLifelong LearningLifelong Learning to Enhance U.S. Competitiveness_eeac77a6-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d451.2School ReadinessAssess policy and administrative challenges to improving school readiness and K-12 education to better prepare youths for college and the workforce._eeac79ea-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.2.1YouthEvery Student Succeeds ActEvaluate federal efforts to monitor state and local development and implementation of state plans under the Every Student Succeeds Act._90c09900-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.2.1.1StatesAchievement GapEvaluate federal efforts to close the achievement gap in academic outcomes for disadvantaged students and address discrimination and disparities in K-12 education._90c09e0a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.2.1.2Disadvantaged StudentsSchool Technology & FacilitiesEvaluate federal efforts to support high-quality school technology and facilities for all students._90c0a59e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.2.1.3SchoolsStudentsK-12 EducationExamine the federal/state/local partnership in K-12 education regarding the cost, coordination, and performance of K-12 and early childhood programs._90c0a9f4-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.2.1.4K-12 SchoolsStatesSchool DistrictsStudent AidIdentify opportunities to improve programs that provide postsecondary federal student aid._eeac7b98-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.2.2Postsecondary StudentsStudent AidEvaluate management and oversight of student aid programs._90c0aefe-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.2.2.1Student Aid RecipientsAccess, Affordability & AccountabilityEvaluate programs and policies designed to promote postsecondary education access, affordability, and accountability for student outcomes._90c0b6a6-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.2.2.2SkillsIdentify ways to improve programs that facilitate job opportunities for workers, including veterans, and enhance their skills for occupations in demand in an evolving economy._eeac7ecc-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.2.3WorkersVeteransWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity ActEvaluate federal and state efforts to collaborate and implement the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to provide integrated services to job seekers and employers._90c0baf2-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.2.3.1 Job SeekersEmployersStatesEmployment & Training ProgramsEvaluate federal efforts to oversee and manage employment and training programs in an evolving economy._90c0bfac-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.2.3.2Employment AssistanceEvaluate federal efforts to provide employment assistance for transitioning veterans._90c0c7c2-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.2.3.3Transitioning VeteransTechnology & AutomationEvaluate the impact of technology and automation on the workforce and the skills necessary to secure and keep a job._90c0cc40-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.2.3.4WorkersBenefits & ProtectionsBenefits and Protections for Workers, Families, and Children_eeac8110-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d451.3WorkersFamiliesChildrenSocial Services & AssistanceIdentify opportunities to improve programs that provide social services and economic and nutrition assistance to individuals, families, and children._eeac82b4-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.3.1Social Services, Economic & Nutrition ProgramsDetermine whether social services and economic and nutrition programs appropriately direct resources and achieve their goals._90c0d10e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.3.1.1OversightAssess federal and state management and oversight of social services and economic and nutrition assistance programs to ensure program integrity._90c0d8c0-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.3.1.2StatesCost-EffectivenessAnalyze issues related to cost-effective service delivery, effects on special populations, and interactions among programs._90c0dd34-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.3.1.3Child WelfareExamine cross-cutting issues for child welfare to ensure coordinated federal policies, effective programs, and efficient service delivery_90c0e202-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.3.1.4ChildrenWorker ProtectionAssess the effectiveness of strategies and safeguards to protect workers._eeac85ca-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.3.2WorkersEmployersWorker ProtectionAssess coordinated federal and state efforts to ensure safety, health, and other protections and benefits for workers._90c0ea0e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.3.2.1WorkersInclusivenessAssess issues related to an inclusive workplace, including equal employment and equitable compensation._90c0eed2-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.3.2.2WorkersEmployersUnemployment ProtectionAssess federal and state management and oversight of unemployment protections to ensure program integrity._90c0f3a0-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.3.2.3Working Conditions & ParticipationExamine federal and state policies that address labor force participation and working conditions in a changing economy._90c0fb98-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.3.2.4StatesWorkersEmployersPeople with DisabilitiesIdentify ways to improve federal policies and support for people with disabilities._eeac8822-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.3.3People with DisabilitiesDisability Laws & ProgramsAssess trends and emerging issues related to federal disability laws and programs, including implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the financial integrity of Social Security Disability Insurance._90c1002a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.3.3.1Cash BenefitsMonitor federal agencies' efforts to modernize eligibility criteria for cash benefit programs and improve coordination among programs that support employment for people with disabilities._90c1050c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.3.3.2Disability ProgramsExamine efforts to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accessibility of services of federal disability programs while reducing fraud, waste, and abuse._90c10d04-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.3.3.3Transition to Civilian LifeAssess actions and options for improving VA and DOD services supporting service members and veterans with disabilities in the transition to civilian life._90c111e6-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.3.3.4VADODService MembersVeterans with DisabilitiesAging PopulationFinancial Security and Well-Being of an Aging Population_eeac89da-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d451.4Older AmericansBenefitsAssess the policy and administrative challenges to financing government benefits for older adults._eeac8d2c-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.4.1Older AdultsSocial SecurityAnalyze policies to ensure Social Security's financial stability to pay promised benefits and its ability to serve the growing baby boomer claimant population._90c1170e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.4.1.1Pensions & Labor MarketsExplore the experiences of international pension and labor market reforms to enhance retirement security._90c11f1a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.4.1.2Independence & CommunitiesAssess the policies and administration of programs that could enable older adults to maintain their independence and ties to the community._eeac8fb6-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.4.2Older AdultsCommunitiesHome- & Community-Based ServicesExamine federal efforts to develop a comprehensive system of home- and community- based services to enable older adults to age in place._90c12406-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.4.2.1Aging-Friendly CommunitiesExamine federal efforts to work with state and area agencies on aging to establish and sustain various models of aging-friendly communities._90c12924-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.4.2.2Older AmericansCommunitiesLong-Term CareCompare the availability, accessibility, and use of home- and community-based services by older adults with facility-based long-term care._90c13130-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.4.2.3Older AdultsRetirement PlansAssess the adequacy and effectiveness of private and public employer-sponsored retirement plans in providing security to older adults._eeac9164-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.4.3Older AdultsEmployersRetirees401(k) PlansExamine efforts to improve the information and oversight of 401(k) plans and other account-based plans and address challenges related to investment services and risks and postretirement spending options._90c135e0-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.4.3.1Retirement Plan CoverageAnalyze alternative designs and strategies that seek to expand retirement plan coverage._90c13b30-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.4.3.2Account-Based PlansExplore international experiences with regulating account-based plans that could inform U.S. policy for increasing pension coverage and facilitating strategies that make accumulated retirement savings last for the remainder of a participant's life._90c14350-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.4.3.3Pension Benefit Guaranty CorporationExamine the nature and causes of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's financial shortfall and efforts to develop a strategy for meeting its long-term funding obligations._90c147f6-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.4.3.4Pension Benefit Guaranty CorporationPublic Retirement PlansAssess the challenges facing federal, state, and local governments in funding and managing the public retirement plans of their employees._90c14d00-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.4.3.5Public EmployeesEmploymentAssess strategies and opportunities that help individuals improve their employment options, security, and preparedness for retirement. _eeac94ca-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.4.4Job SeekersLabor Force ParticipationIdentify domestic and international strategies to extend older workers' labor force participation and to address barriers limiting their employment._90c15520-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.4.4.1Older WorkersRetirement SavingsExamine the role and effectiveness of tax-deferred and pretax retirement savings vehicles, such as individual retirement accounts and annuity contracts._90c159da-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.4.4.2Financial LiteracyExamine the effectiveness of policies to improve financial literacy regarding retirement planning and implementation._90c15f02-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.4.4.4Financial ExploitationExplore strategies to protect older Americans from financial exploitation._90c1677c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.4.4.5Older AmericansJusticeA Responsive, Fair, and Effective System of Justice_eeac975e-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d451.5Prevention, Deterrence, Investigation & ProsecutionAssess federal efforts to prevent, deter, investigate, and prosecute terrorism, violent crime, and cybercrime._eeac9920-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.5.1Domestic TerrorismAssess federal efforts to address domestic terrorism, including efforts to assist local communities and enhance collaboration and information sharing among law enforcement and intelligence agencies._90c16c40-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.5.1.1Local CommunitiesLaw Enforcement Intelligence AgenciesIntelligence AgenciesLaw Enforcement AgenciesViolent CrimeAssess the Department of Justice's (DOJ) efforts to assist communities with addressing violent crime, including crime that involves the use of firearms._90c17172-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.5.1.2Department of Justice (DOJ)Illicit DrugsAssess the effectiveness of federal efforts to reduce the supply and demand for illicit drugs, prevent drug use, and limit the diversion of legal drugs for illicit purposes._90c17992-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.5.1.3Complex CrimesAssess federal efforts to combat technically complex crimes, such as white collar and cybercrime, including building the technical expertise to effectively investigate and prosecute these types of crimes._90c17e60-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.5.1.4Resource ManagementAssess DOJ's efforts to effectively manage its resources while safeguarding individual privacies and civil liberties._90c18392-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.5.1.5DOJRights & Vulnerable PopulationsAssess federal efforts to protect vulnerable populations and ensure the rights of U.S. citizens._eeac9cd6-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.5.2U.S. CitizensVulnerable PopulationsVulnerable PopulationsAssess DOJ's efforts to implement and enforce laws intended to protect vulnerable populations, such as children, the elderly, whistleblowers, and crime victims, including victims of human trafficking and exploitation, as well as provide training, technical assistance, and other support to state and local jurisdictions that also implement and enforce these laws._90c18c0c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.5.2.1DOJVulnerable PopulationsChildrenThe ElderlyWhistleblowersCrime VictimsWorkloadEvaluate the judiciary's efforts to manage and resolve its growing and evolving workload._90c190c6-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.5.2.2JudiciaryElectionsAs appropriate, study practices and efforts to administer elections, including voter registration and voting systems and methods._90c19602-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.5.2.3Convicted OffendersReview the federal government's efforts to confine, rehabilitate, and monitor the release of convicted federal offenders._eeac9f4c-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.5.3Convicted Federal OffendersPrisoners & DetaineesAssess federal efforts to safely, effectively, and efficiently manage the federal prisoner and detainee population._90c19e54-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.5.3.1Federal PrisonersFederal DetaineesOffender RehabilitationEvaluate federal programs and activities to rehabilitate convicted offenders and prepare them for successful reentry into society._90c1a322-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.5.3.2Convicted OffendersOffender Monitoring & RecidivismReview federal efforts to monitor convicted offenders after release, as well as efforts to prevent recidivism._90c1a85e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.5.3.3Convicted OffendersCriminal Justice GrantsEvaluate federal efforts to assist states and localities with ensuring a fair and effective criminal justice system through federal grants. _eeaca118-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.5.4StatesLocalitiesGrant MonitoringEvaluate the extent to which DOJ has sufficient controls in place to monitor grant recipients' use of funds._90c1b10a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.5.4.1Grant RecipientsTraining & Technical AssistanceAssess DOJ's efforts to provide training and technical assistance to grant recipients._90c1b5ec-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.5.4.2Grant RecipientsDOJGrant ImpactReview DOJ's efforts to evaluate the impact that its grant funding has had on improving a particular aspect of the criminal justice system and the extent to which DOJ requires recipients to conduct independent evaluations._90c1bb3c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.5.4.3Grant RecipientsDOJEffectiveness InformationAssess DOJ's efforts to share the information it collects on effective programs within and among its granting agencies, as well as with other DOJ components and with relevant federal, state, and local partners._90c1c53c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.5.4.4Granting AgenciesCoordinationEvaluate DOJ's ongoing efforts to ensure coordination among granting agencies and DOJ's efforts to limit unnecessary overlap and duplication of grant funding._90c1cb68-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.5.4.5Granting AgenciesDOJHousing & CommunitiesHousing Finance and Viable Communities_eeaca456-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d451.6Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)Department of AgricultureDepartment of the TreasuryCongressDepartment of Health and Human Services (HHS)Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)Homeless IndividualsHomeless FamiliesSmall BusinessesHomeownership & Financial RiskAssess how the federal government can balance supporting homeownership and managing financial risk while reforming the federal role in housing finance._eeaca6e0-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.6.1Home OwnersHome PurchasersLendersUnderserved HomeownersEvaluate the effectiveness of federal efforts to support and sustain homeownership for traditionally underserved segments of the single-family housing market._90c1d0f4-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.6.1.1Underserved HomeownersMortgagesEvaluate options for strengthening the financial soundness of federal programs that back single-family mortgages and mortgage-backed securities._90c1d9e6-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.6.1.2FamiliesDuplication, Overlap & FragmentationAssess federal agency efforts to minimize duplication, overlap, and fragmentation in federal support of homeownership._90c1dedc-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.6.1.3Fannie Mae & Freddie MacAssess actions to determine the appropriate future role of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in housing finance._90c1e436-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.6.1.4Fannie MaeFreddie MacMortgage RegulationsEvaluate the implications of changes in mortgage regulations for borrowers, lenders, and other mortgage market participants._90c1ecba-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.6.1.5BorrowersLendersMortgage InsuranceAssess Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) implementation of management functions that support its single-family mortgage insurance programs, including performance planning and reporting, human capital management, and financial management._90c1f1ba-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.6.1.6Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)Rental HousingExamine how federal programs that support affordable rental housing meet their objectives, including managing the condition of assisted properties and improving the well-being of special populations._eeaca8ac-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.6.2RentersAssisted HousingAssess federal agencies' efforts to ensure that federally assisted rental housing is in good physical and financial condition and the rights of tenants are protected._90c1f71e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.6.2.1Housing Assistance OversightEvaluate federal performance in overseeing housing agencies, property owners, and contractors responsible for administering federal housing assistance, including with regard to the Rental Assistance Demonstration program, which is converting public housing into private-sector properties, and the Moving to Work Demonstration program, which provides housing agencies with flexibilities in using program funds._90c20010-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.6.2.2Housing AgenciesProperty OwnersHousing ContractorsAffordable Housing & Aging PopulationExamine issues relating to affordable housing and the aging population as part of GAO's crosscutting initiative on implications of an ever-increasing older adult population to the federal government._90c20510-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.6.2.3Older AdultsDisaster PreparednessEvaluate federal preparedness to address the needs of special populations, such as older adults, low-income citizens, and the homeless, when disasters strike._90c20a92-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.6.2.4Special PopulationsOlder AdultsLow-Income CitizensHomeless PeopleManagement FunctionsContinue to assess HUD's implementation of management functions that support its rental housing programs, including performance planning and reporting, human capital management, and financial management._90c21334-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.6.2.5HUDHomeless AssistanceAssess federal homeless assistance efforts and their effects on both homeless individuals and families._eeacac26-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.6.3Homeless IndividualsHomeless FamiliesStatus, Challenges & SuccessesExamine the state of homelessness in America, looking at the key challenges and successes in the effort to end homelessness._90c21834-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.6.3.1Homeless PeopleVulnerable PopulationsAssess the extent to which homelessness programs meet the needs of vulnerable populations, including the elderly, disaster victims, and veterans._90c2213a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.6.3.2Vulnerable PopulationsThe ElderlyDisaster VictimsVeteransMethodologyExamine the current methods for determining the number of people experiencing homelessness and examine whether there are more appropriate methods._90c22644-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.6.3.3Homeless PeopleCommunity & Economic DevelopmentMonitor federal community and economic development assistance and its effect on communities._eeacaeba-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.6.4CommunitiesCollaborationMonitor federal agencies' initiatives to increase collaboration in administering programs in targeted communities._90c22bd0-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.6.4.1Federal AgenciesImpact DataAssess federal agencies' efforts to collect accurate and complete program data that can be used to determine the effect of development initiatives on communities._90c2347c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.6.4.2Program EvaluationsEvaluate federal agencies' efforts to conduct program evaluations that address whether development programs effectively serve their intended purposes, meet their goals, and comply with requirements._90c2399a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.6.4.3Federal AgenciesSmall BusinessesAssess the effectiveness of federal initiatives to assist small businesses._eeacb090-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.6.5Small BusinessesContractingAssess Small Business Administration’s (SBA) oversight of federal contracting programs and policies, including the 8(a) business development and HUBzone (Historically Underutilized Business zones) programs, to ensure that the programs serve eligible small businesses as intended._90c23f9e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.6.5.1Small Business Administration’s (SBA)HUBzonesSmall BusinessesControls, Fraud, IT & RiskAssess SBA's actions to improve its internal control and fraud prevention measures, use of information technology, management of human capital, strategic planning and evaluations of its programs, management of enterprise risk, assessment of its organizational structure, and revisions or updates to the agency's procedural guidance._90c24886-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.6.5.2SBALoan GuarantiesEvaluate the oversight and internal controls of SBA's small business loan guaranty programs to ensure the programs serve eligible businesses, especially those businesses least able to access credit markets._90c24e1c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.6.5.3Small BusinessesSBAEffectivenessAssess the effectiveness of SBA's programs to achieve the agency's mission of meeting the needs of small businesses, including veteran-, service-disabled-, minority-, and women-owned businesses._90c253a8-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.6.5.4SBAVeteran-Owned BusinessesService-Disabled-Veteran-Owned BusinessesMinority-Owned BusinessesWomen-Owned BusinessesFinancial System & Consumer ProtectionA Stable Financial System and Sufficient Consumer Protection_eeacb3c4-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d451.7ConsumersFinancial ServicesAssess the ability of regulators to oversee the financial services industry and maintain a stable, competitive, and efficient financial system amid significant market, technological, and regulatory changes._eeacb5e0-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.7.1RegulatorsFinancial Services IndustryFinancial RegulationContinue to evaluate whether changes in the overall regulatory structure and the role of financial regulatory agencies address the gaps in oversight, changes in market practices or structures, and financial institution ownership and organizational structures._90c25c86-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.7.1.1Financial Regulatory AgenciesFinancial InstitutionsRegulatory ComplianceContinue to evaluate whether regulators are taking appropriate steps to reduce the burden associated with regulatory compliance while preserving the benefits of regulations._90c261b8-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.7.1.2Financial RegulatorsSystemic RiskAssess how regulators are monitoring and addressing potential sources of systemic risk through oversight of the financial services industry, such as financial firms that are increasingly global and interconnected or financial firms subject to less or no regulation, to promote financial stability nationally and globally._90c26762-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.7.1.3Financial RegulatorsFinancial Services IndustryNew & Increased RisksMonitor heightened and emerging risks and assess how well regulators respond to new products, market participants, emerging threats, and new technologies -- such as mobile payments and artificial intelligence -- and their effects on safety, soundness, and competition in the financial services industry._90c27018-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.7.1.4Financial RegulatorsFinancial Services IndustryFinancial CrimesAssess the effectiveness of regulatory programs and policies in deterring the use of financial institutions and products to commit financial crimes, particularly as new firms become active in traditional financial services like payments and lending._90c2757c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.7.1.5Financial Regulatory ProgramsManagement, Technology & ControlsAssess how well regulators manage their operations, make effective use of technology, employ internal controls, protect sensitive data, and manage human capital._90c27b30-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.7.1.6Financial RegulatorsConsumer ProtectionAssess federal oversight of consumer protection laws and regulations for financial services and products and for manufactured items._eeacb766-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.7.2ConsumersManufacturersFinancial InstitutionsFinancial LiteracyAssess financial regulators' and institutions' efforts to promote consumer financial literacy, with an emphasis on managing finances, guarding against identity theft, preparing to meet retirement and other goals, using credit responsibly, and assessing and understanding risks._90c283e6-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.7.2.1Financial RegulatorsFinancial InstitutionsConsumersCosts & RisksAssess whether current regulatory efforts, policies, and requirements are adequate to ensure that investors and consumers are sufficiently informed of the costs and risks of traditional and innovative financial products and services._90c28922-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.7.2.2Financial RegulatorsInvestorsConsumersConsumer ProtectionAssess financial regulators' oversight and enforcement of consumer protection laws, such as the fair lending laws and securities investor disclosure requirements, their efforts to detect and punish violators and deter other illegal activity, and the extent to which they identify and address gaps in consumer protection and privacy interests._90c28ed6-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.7.2.3Financial RegulatorsConsumersPersonal InformationAssess the extent to which federal agencies are adequately ensuring that consumers are provided reasonable recourse when their personal information has been compromised, ensuring that consumers are given the ability and tools to protect their identities, and overseeing entities such as credit reporting agencies that control personal information._90c29796-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.7.2.4Federal AgenciesConsumersCredit Reporting AgenciesRegulatory Structures & OrganizationsAssess the potential changes in regulatory structures and organizations that monitor and enforce compliance with consumer protection laws._90c29d22-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.7.2.5Regulatory OrganizationsManufactured ProductsAssess consumer protections related to manufactured products and the Consumer Product Safety Commission's efforts to better ensure the safety of key imported and domestically produced manufactured items._90c2a2cc-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.7.2.6Consumer Product Safety CommissionLaws & RegulationsEvaluate the costs and benefits of implementing new or revising existing consumer protection laws and regulations for financial services and products and manufactured items._90c2abdc-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.7.2.7ConsumersNatural Resources & EnvironmentResponsible Stewardship of Natural Resources and the Environment_eeacba22-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d451.8GAO's Natural Resources & Environment TeamEnergyAssess federal efforts to ensure affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound energy for current and future generations._eeacbc48-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.8.1Federal & Tribal LandsEvaluate management of energy development on federal and tribal lands._90c2b118-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.8.1.1Federal AgenciesTribesSourcesEvaluate federal efforts to promote and develop energy sources, including research and development and science._90c2b6cc-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.8.1.2Supply & InfrastructureEvaluate efforts to ensure the safety, reliability, physical security, resilience, and affordability of the energy supply and infrastructure._90c2bffa-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.8.1.4Land & WaterAssess federal strategies for sustainably managing our nation's land and water resources, including programs for Native communities._eeacbdd8-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.8.2Native CommunitiesFederal LandsEvaluate management of natural resources on federal lands, including forest and wildland fire management._90c2c554-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.8.2.1Federal Land Management AgenciesCoastal, Freshwater & Ocean ResourcesAssess federal efforts to manage coastal, freshwater, and ocean resources._90c2cb12-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.8.2.2Water Storage & ManagementAssess federal efforts to oversee projects to store and manage water for a variety of purposes._90c2d3e6-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.8.2.3Sale & UseEvaluate federal efforts to manage the sale and use of public natural resources._90c2d936-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.8.2.4Native Americans & Alaska NativesEvaluate federal programs for Native Americans and Alaska Natives._90c2defe-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.8.2.5Native AmericansAlaska NativesThreatened, Endangered & Invasive SpeciesAssess federal management of threatened, endangered, and invasive species._90c2e82c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.8.2.6U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS)National Oceanic & Atmospheric Agency (NOAA)Environmental ProtectionAssess environmental protection strategies and programs._eeacc116-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.8.3Water Quality & Drinking WaterEvaluate federal efforts to invest in and improve water quality and ensure safe drinking water._90c2eda4-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.8.3.1Toxic SubstancesEvaluate federal efforts to assess and control toxic substances, including implementation of 2016 reform legislation._90c2f362-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.8.3.2Air QualityEvaluate federal efforts to improve air quality._90c2fc7c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.8.3.3Climate ChangeAssess federal efforts to limit the federal government's fiscal exposure by better managing climate change risks._90c301ea-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.8.3.4Hazardous WasteEvaluate strategies for cleaning up hazardous waste sites and responding to emergency contamination releases._90c307a8-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.8.3.5Environmental LiabilitiesAssess efforts to manage the federal government's environmental liabilities._eeacc378-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.8.4Federal Nuclear WastesAssess efforts to address the cleanup of legacy and newly generated nuclear wastes from federal activities._90c3111c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.8.4.1Commercial Nuclear WasteAssess federal efforts to manage and dispose of commercial nuclear waste._90c316b2-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.8.4.2Federal Hazardous WasteAssess efforts to clean up legacy hazardous waste from federal facilities._90c31c84-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.8.4.3Abandoned Commercial EnterprisesAssess efforts to clean up federal environmental liabilities from abandoned commercial enterprises._90c32594-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.8.4.4Food & AgricultureAssess federal programs' ability to ensure a safe food supply and address agricultural risks and environmental impacts. _eeacc512-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.8.5FarmersRanchersFood SuppliersFood Supply & IllnessEvaluate federal efforts to ensure a safe food supply and guard against food-borne illness._90c32bf2-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.8.5.1Food SuppliersFood SafetyAssess federal efforts to improve a fragmented food safety system and strengthen program management._90c331ce-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.8.5.2Risk ManagementEvaluate federal programs that help farmers manage environmental and agricultural risks._90c33bf6-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.8.5.3FarmersEnvironmental ImpactEvaluate federal programs that address the interaction of agriculture and the environment and mitigate potential impacts._90c33fb6-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.8.5.4FarmersRanchersInfrastructureA Viable, Safe, Secure, and Accessible National Physical Infrastructure_eeacc800-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d451.9Aviation IndustrySurface Transportation IndustryTelecommunications IndustryFederal FacilitiesPostal ServiceInvestments, Policies & ProgramsAssess federal investments, policies, and programs that support transportation infrastructure._eeacca30-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.9.1Aviation & Surface TransportationReview federal investments and technology in aviation and surface transportation to determine effectiveness, enhance performance, and increase accountability for results in such areas as NextGen to improve aviation operations and technology in surface transportation infrastructure to communicate with automated transportation systems._90c3436c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.9.1.1Federal InvesmentsAssess the sustainability of alternative methods for funding and financing federal transportation investments, including efforts to leverage federal dollars through financing mechanisms such as the federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan program and public-private partnerships. _90c3477c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.9.1.2Transportation SafetyAssess federal regulation of transportation safety and efforts to fund improvements in safety._eeaccbde-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.9.2Transportation IndustryAviation & Surface TransportationAssess federal oversight of aviation and surface transportation safety, including highway, rail, pipeline, and other surface modes._90c34c90-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.9.2.1Strategies & TechnologiesAssess strategies, including the use of emerging technologies, to improve safety outcomes._90c3505a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.9.2.2GrantsReview federal safety grants to determine effectiveness and increase accountability for results._90c3547e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.9.2.3Mobility & AccessEvaluate federal policies to improve the mobility of people and goods and increase access to transportation systems._eeaccee0-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.9.3AvailabityAssess efforts to make transportation systems available to the U.S. population, including individuals with disabilities, older Americans, and those living in rural areas, including partnership efforts between transit agencies and private rideshare companies to enhance and improve service._90c3583e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.9.3.1Transportation SystemsU.S. PopulationIndividuals with DisabilitiesOlder AmericansRural AmericansTransit AgenciesRideshare CompaniesFreight & Passenger MovementAssess federal programs for improving the efficiency of freight and passenger movement and efforts to reduce congestion and improve reliability both within and across modes, including efforts to move toward a more performance-based highway and transit program and address bottlenecks in the nation's multimodal freight network._90c35c4e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.9.3.2ShippersPassengersEnvironment, Reslience & MobilityAssess efforts to mitigate environmental effects of transportation systems, enhance resiliency of transportation infrastructure to catastrophic events, and balance environmental protection with improved mobility, including efforts to streamline project delivery and environmental reviews for new highway, transit, and rail projects._90c36086-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.9.3.3Emerging TechnologiesEvaluate federal efforts to oversee, raise awareness of, and identify resources for the use of emerging transportation technologies in existing systems, including intelligent transportation systems to improve the reliability of transit and vehicular traffic._90c3645a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.9.3.4TelecommunicationsAssess federal efforts to support and oversee telecommunications in the public interest._eeacd12e-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.9.4Telecommunications IndustryThe PublicCommunications NetworksAssess federal efforts to ensure the security and resiliency of the nation's communications networks through reviews of technology transitions, such as Internet Protocol and next generation networks, which are expected to support a diverse range of new applications, user requirements, and connected devices._90c36824-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.9.4.1Emergency CommunicationsAssess federal efforts to promote effective emergency communications through reviews of the First Responder Network Authority, the Emergency Alert System, and the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System._90c36c3e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.9.4.2First Responder Network AuthorityEmergency Alert SystemIntegrated Public Alert and Warning SystemBroadbandAssess federal efforts to spur broadband deployment in rural areas through reviews of federal programs, such as the Connect America Fund, to determine barriers that impede the efficient deployment of broadband infrastructure._90c3701c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.9.4.3Connect America FundOnline PrivacyAssess federal efforts to protect online consumer privacy and data given the proliferation of Internet-connected devices through reviews of regulations governing the collection, use, and securing of consumer data._90c373fa-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.9.4.4Internet UsersU.S. Postal ServiceAssess the U.S. Postal Service's efforts to ensure its viability and accomplish its mission._eeacd2e6-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.9.5U.S. Postal ServiceBusiness Model & RestructuringAssess the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) business model and plans for restructuring to address its financial condition and outlook to help identify potential options for creating a strong postal ecosystem in the future and develop a body of work that lays out considerations and associated trade-offs._90c37832-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.9.5.1EfficiencyEvaluate USPS efforts to improve operational efficiency in the absence of comprehensive postal reform and how the efforts affect the overall national conditions of how people receive mail and packages._90c37c06-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.9.5.2Quality & AvailabilityMonitor and evaluate the quality and availability of postal services to help the Congress understand whether USPS is making good decisions in the current operating environment._90c37fda-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.9.5.3Real PropertyAssess federal efforts to manage and secure the government's real property portfolio._eeacd5f2-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 1.9.6Acquisition, Management & DisposalAssess the federal government's efforts to strategically and cost-effectively acquire, manage, and dispose of real property assets, including implementation of the two real property reform laws passed in December 2016._90c38476-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.9.6.1Federal FacilitiesReview federal efforts to protect the physical and cybersecurity of federal facilities, including efforts to improve security screening. _90c3884a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d451.9.6.2NATIONAL SECURITY & GLOBAL INTERDEPENDENCEProvide timely, quality service to the Congress and the federal government to respond to changing security threats and challenges of national security and global interdependence_eeacd8ea-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d452Department of Defense (DOD)Department of Homeland Security (DHS)Department of StateCongressHomelandProtect and Secure the Homeland from Threats and Disasters_eeacdb10-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d452.1Homeland SecurityAssess federal homeland security management, resources, acquisitions, and stakeholder coordination._eeacded0-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.1.1Strategies, Plans & CoordinationAssess federal efforts to develop and implement homeland-security-related strategies and plans and facilitate federal stakeholder coordination._90c38c1e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.1.1Management FunctionsAssess the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) efforts to strengthen its core management functions -- acquisition, information technology (IT), human capital, and financial management._90c390ba-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.1.2Department of Homeland Security (DHS)Employee EngagementEvaluate DHS's initiatives for improving employee engagement._90c396a0-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.1.3DHSDHS EmployeesResource StewardshipAssess whether DHS is using a risk-based approach to allocate its resources and is being an effective steward of those resources._90c39cea-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.1.4DHSAcquisitions & Asset ManagementEvaluate DHS and its components' efforts to acquire goods -- such as aircraft and security technologies, as well as services such as maintenance and IT support -- and then manage and efficiently use their assets in accordance with best practices._90c3a65e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.1.5DHSAttacks & DisastersEvaluate DHS's efforts to manage science and technology resources and assess homeland security technologies to prevent and respond to attacks and disasters._90c3ac6c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.1.6DHSImmigration & Border SecurityAssess efforts to strengthen border security and address immigration enforcement and services issues._eeace1b4-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.1.2U.S. BordersEvaluate DHS's programs and efforts to secure U.S. borders from terrorism, smuggling, and other illicit threats._90c3b2b6-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.2.1DHSImmigration & Customs LawsAssess federal efforts to enforce immigration and customs laws within the interior of the United States._90c3bc3e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.2.2Visas & ImmigrationEvaluate DHS's processes and policies for reviewing, screening, and vetting applicants for visas and other immigration benefits._90c3c210-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.2.3Visa ApplicantsImmigrantsTerrorismAssess efforts to strengthen the sharing of terrorism-related information._eeace3da-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.1.3Roles & ResponsibilitiesAssess whether federal agencies' information-sharing roles and responsibilities have been clearly defined to help ensure effectiveness and minimize overlap or duplication._90c3c85a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.3.1Terrorism & Law Enforcement InformationDetermine federal, state, local, and tribal agencies' progress in sharing terrorism and law enforcement information, including technology innovations._90c3d21e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.3.2Federal AgenciesState AgenciesTribal AgenciesPrivacy & Civil LibertiesAssess how federal, state, local, and tribal agencies balance sharing terrorism information with protecting privacy and civil liberties._90c3d804-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.3.3Federal AgenciesState AgenciesLocal AgenciesTribal AgenciesTransportation SecurityAssess efforts to strengthen security in all transportation modes._eeace81c-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.1.4Transportation IndustryAviation,Surface & Maritime TransportationAssess federal government efforts to secure the aviation, surface, and maritime transportation sectors while facilitating the legitimate flow of people and commerce._90c3de62-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.4.1Aviation SectorSurface Transportation SectorMaritime Transportation SectorResource AllocationEvaluate federal government efforts to allocate security resources efficiently based on risk and evidence of effectiveness._90c3e7f4-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.4.2Transportation NetworksEvaluate the federal government's impact on enhancing the security of integrated transportation networks involving federal, state, local, and private-sector stakeholders, through efforts such as information sharing and outreach._90c3edf8-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.4.3Federal Transportation AgenciesState Transportation AgenciesLocal Transportation AgenciesEmergencies & DisastersAssess U.S. national emergency preparedness and response capabilities and efforts to strengthen the nation's resilience against future disasters._eeaceb0a-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.1.5Disaster Response AssistanceAssess how the federal government's assistance to state and local emergency management organizations is used to build and maintain the capabilities needed to respond to all disasters._90c3f46a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.5.1State Emergency Management OrganizationsLocal Emergency Management OrganizationsPreparedness AssessmentsAssess the extent and quality of integration of state assessments of emergency preparedness capabilities into DHS's assessments of national emergency preparedness capabilities._90c3fe6a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.5.2Response & RecoveryAssess the efficiency, effectiveness, and cost of the federal government's disaster response and recovery programs._90c40446-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.5.3ResilienceIdentify opportunities to more effectively invest and coordinate federal government resources to build national disaster resilience. _90c40ab8-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.5.4Insurance & LoansAssess the cost, availability, and management of catastrophic insurance and disaster loan programs._eeaced44-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.1.6National Flood Insurance ProgramEvaluate solvency and sustainability of the National Flood Insurance Program and the Disaster Relief Fund in light of the large needs created by multiple natural disasters in 2017._90c4151c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.6.1National Flood Insurance ProgramFEMA ReformsAssess the Federal Emergency Management Agency's management of program reforms contained in upcoming reauthorization legislation._90c41b5c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.6.2Federal Emergency Management AgencyDisaster-Related InsuranceEvaluate the costs and benefits of expanding or revising disaster-related insurance programs._90c425f2-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.6.3Private InsuranceAssess the availability and affordability of coverage and the efforts to increase private market provision of catastrophic insurance coverage._90c42b92-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.6.4SBA Financial AssistanceAssess SBA's efforts to process financial assistance in a timely manner following multiple large-scale disasters._90c431fa-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.6.5SBAAssets & InfrastructureAssess efforts to strengthen the physical protection and cybersecurity of federal government assets and the nation's critical infrastructure._eeacf15e-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.1.7Privacy & CybersecurityEvaluate federal agencies' implementation and oversight of privacy and cybersecurity controls to protect government and personal information through agency-specific and crosscutting reviews, including assessments of the federal cybersecurity workforce, federal agencies’ approach to implementing information security, and federal cloud security initiatives._90c43bb4-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.7.1Critical InfrastructureAssess physical and cyber threats to key sectors of our nation's critical infrastructure, including oil and gas pipelines and the electricity grid._90c44294-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.7.2National Assets, Networks & SystemsAssess federal efforts to enhance the resiliency of critical national assets, networks, and systems through reviews of the adoption of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework and the role of federal agencies in supporting the protection of key sectors within the nation's critical infrastructure._90c44a46-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.7.3National Institute of Standards and TechnologyInformation SharingAssess DHS's efforts to manage and share information with public- and private-sector partners in protecting our nation's critical infrastructures, including evaluating DHS's efforts to remove personally identifiable information from shared cyber threat information._90c455b8-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.1.7.4DHSMilitary Capabilities & ReadinessEffectively and Efficiently Utilize Resources for Military Capabilities and Readiness_eeacf460-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d452.2U.S. MilitaryDepartment of Defense (DOD)Department of Energy (DOE)GAO's Defense Capabilities & Management TeamGAO's Contracting & National Security Acquisitions TeamOperationsAssess DOD's ability to meet operational demands while rebuilding readiness and preparing for future missions._eeacf69a-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.2.1DODForce Structure & Theater PlanningAssess DOD processes for determining force structure and theater planning to meet evolving defense strategy._90c45cd4-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.1.1ReadinessAssess DOD plans to rebuild readiness, including the need for clear goals, measures, timelines, and associated costs._90c46440-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.1.2Force StructureEvaluate plans to modify or modernize force structure to meet future threats._90c46fc6-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.1.3Military OperationsEvaluate the preparation and application of U.S. forces to conduct and support military operations in geographic combatant command theaters._90c476a6-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.1.4TrainingEvaluate training of individuals and units to conduct the full spectrum of military operations._90c47e1c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.1.5Homeland Defense, Cyber & Other ThreatsAssess DOD's efforts to defend the homeland and respond to cyber and other unconventional threats._eeacfaaa-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.2.2DODDefense & Homeland SecurityEvaluate DOD's role and collaboration in homeland security and military homeland defense missions._90c48984-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.2.1DODUnconventional & Emerging ThreatsAssess DOD's preparedness for unconventional and emerging threats, including improvised threats and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats from state and nonstate actors._90c48f92-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.2.2Cybersecurity & OperationsAssess DOD's plans and preparedness for cyber operations and improving cybersecurity._90c4969a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.2.3Force, Infrastructure & Asset ProtectionAssess DOD's protection of its forces, critical and cyber infrastructure, and assets worldwide._90c4a05e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.2.4DODIntelligenceEvaluate DOD intelligence planning and efforts in support of military operations, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance and defense intelligence organizations and structures._90c4a66c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.2.5DODHuman CapitalAssess DOD's human capital management to ensure a high-quality total workforce of military personnel, federal civilians, and contractors._eeacfda2-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.2.3DODMilitary PersonnelFederal CiviliansFederal ContractorsMilitary WorkforceAssess DOD's policies and programs to grow, acquire, and maintain a fully capable, efficient military workforce._90c4acf2-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.3.1DODMilitary WorkforceHealth Care & Medical PersonnelAssess DOD's efforts to increase the efficiency of delivering health care and ensure the readiness of medical personnel._90c4b6ca-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.3.2DODMedical PersonnelCivilian WorkforceAssess DOD's policies and programs to acquire, maintain, train, compensate, budget for, and determine the costs for its civilian workforce._90c4bd28-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.3.3DODCivilian WorkforceSecurity ClearanceAssess DOD's efforts to help implement personnel security clearance reform, address cultural climate issues, and associated personnel protections._90c4c3cc-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.3.4DOD PersonnelDODWeapons, Science & TechnologyAssess the ability of weapon system acquisition programs and science and technology development processes to achieve intended outcomes._eeacfff0-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.2.4Capabilities & InvestmentsAssess the process by which DOD identifies gaps in capabilities and prioritizes investments to narrow or eliminate these gaps._90c4cd9a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.4.1DODWeapon ProgramsAssess the performance of and budget requests for weapon programs._90c4d498-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.4.2Requirements, Technologies & DesignsAnalyze individual weapon programs -- such as military space systems, the Columbia class submarine, missile defense programs, and the Long Range Strike bomber -- to ensure that informed requirements, technologies, and design enable informed development or production decisions._90c4db3c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.4.3Cost, Schedule & PerformanceIdentify best practices to address the cost, schedule, and performance problems that consistently affect weapon programs._90c4e56e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.4.4Major AcquisitionsAssess DOD's software and cybersecurity efforts for major acquisition programs._90c4eb9a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.4.5DODScience & TechnologyAssess DOD's ability to manage science and technology development to deliver advanced capabilities to weapon programs._90c4f23e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.4.6Contract ManagementAssess DOD's progress in improving contract management._eead0414-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.2.5DODProcurement & Source SelectionAnalyze DOD's efforts to use appropriate source selection procedures, encourage innovation, and maximize competition in the procurement of goods._90c4fc16-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.5.1DODServices AcquisitionAssess the extent to which DOD effectively manages services acquisition and employs strategic sourcing approaches._90c5024c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.5.2DODPrices & Contractor OversightAnalyze DOD's development and use of tools, such as contract types, and data to negotiate better prices and improve contractor oversight._90c50936-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.5.3DODDOD ContractorsSupplier VettingAssess the extent to which DOD has implemented an effective supplier vetting process and incorporated lessons learned into operational contract support policies and practices._90c5134a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.5.4DODDOD SuppliersCommercial ItemsAssess DOD’s efforts to enhance and streamline processes associated with acquiring commercial items._90c5198a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.5.5DODWeapons SystemsAssess DOD's progress in improving the maintenance and sustainment of weapons systems throughout their life cycle and other logistics functions and activities._eead070c-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.2.6DODWeapons Systems Life-CyclesEvaluate DOD's efforts to develop and implement strategies to address life-cycle sustainment challenges for major weapons systems._90c52038-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.6.1DODLogistic SupportEvaluate efforts to identify and address critical skills gaps and potential workforce challenges in key logistics support functions._90c52a42-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.6.2Depot MaintenanceAssess DOD's requirements planning and established requirements for depot maintenance, including software sustainment._90c530c8-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.6.3DODDefense Support InfrastructureAssess DOD's management of the defense support infrastructure._eead0978-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.2.7DODReal PropertyEvaluate DOD's progress in improving the accuracy of real property inventory information systems._90c5378a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.7.1DODBase Realignment & ClosureAssess DOD's plans to improve its implementation of future Base Realignment and Closure rounds._90c541a8-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.7.2DODInstallation OperationsEvaluate DOD's progress in improving the efficiency of installation operations._90c547e8-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.7.3DODInfrastructureEvaluate DOD's progress in adapting its infrastructure for climate change to ensure continued installation viability._90c54eaa-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.7.4DODNuclear Security, Force Structure & WeaponsAssess efforts of DOE's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and DOD to maintain and modernize the nuclear security enterprise, nuclear force structure, and associated weapon systems._eead0dba-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.2.8National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)InfrastructureAssess effectiveness of NNSA's efforts to modernize the infrastructure of the nuclear security enterprise._90c55954-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.8.1NNSAWeapons StockpileEvaluate ongoing NNSA and DOD efforts to manage the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile as it ages._90c55ff8-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.8.2NNSADODSafety & SecurityAssess the efficiency and effectiveness of NNSA and DOD safety and security programs to protect nuclear weapons, materials, information, and workers._90c567c8-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.8.3NNSADODNuclear Weapons WorkersHuman Capital & Management SystemsEvaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of NNSA's human capital efforts, planning, and overall management systems._90c5742a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.8.4NNSAContract & Project ManagementAssess DOE's and NNSA's progress in improving contract and project management in support of efficient and effective nuclear security enterprise modernization._90c57ba0-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.8.5DOENNSANuclear ForcesAssess the costs, structure, organization, modernization, sustainment, and readiness of DOD's nuclear forces, including systems for delivery; support; and command, control, and communications._90c583d4-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.8.6DODDOD Business OperationsAssess DOD's business operations efforts to adapt and leverage organizational structures and management processes to maximize efficiencies and performance._eead1116-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.2.9Budget DevelopmentAnalyze budget development for key military organizational structures, operations, and programs._90c59022-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.9.1Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Performance ManagementAssess DOD's efforts to reform its structures and processes related to planning, programming, budgeting, and performance management._90c597fc-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.9.2DODOrganizational ChangeEvaluate DOD's efforts to drive and promote organizational change related to its business operations._90c5a080-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.9.3DODBusiness OperationsAssess efficiencies in DOD business operations management, including areas of duplication, overlap, and fragmentation._90c5adfa-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.2.9.4DODForeign Policy & Economic InterestsAdvance and Protect U.S. Foreign Policy and International Economic Interests_eead136e-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d452.3GAO's International Affairs & Trade TeamThreatsAnalyze the implementation and results of U.S. and international efforts to counter threats to the United States and its foreign partners' national security._eead179c-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.3.1Security Assistance & CooperationEvaluate U.S. and multilateral security assistance and cooperation efforts to enhance and build foreign partner capacity and stabilize regions in conflict._90c5b5f2-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.3.1.1Arms Proliferation, Terrorism & Transnational ThreatsEvaluate U.S. efforts to address arms proliferation, terrorism, and other transnational threats to stability and security emanating from abroad._90c5be80-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.3.1.2Personnel, Facilities & InterestsAssess the effectiveness of U.S. efforts to protect overseas personnel, facilities, and interests, including counterintelligence efforts._90c5cb46-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.3.1.3SanctionsEvaluate the implementation and impact of U.S. and multilateral sanctions on countries of concern._90c5d3ca-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.3.1.4ProliferationAssess the effectiveness of U.S. and international efforts to prevent proliferation of sensitive materials and technologies associated with nuclear, biological, and conventional weapons._90c5dc12-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.3.1.5Foreign AssistanceAnalyze the implementation and management of U.S. bilateral and multilateral foreign assistance, including development, humanitarian, and economic assistance, and efforts to promote democracy and human rights._eead1a9e-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.3.2Health, Food & DemocracyExamine U.S. efforts to provide assistance in health, food aid, democracy, and other key areas._90c5e91e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.3.2.1DisastersAnalyze U.S. efforts to provide assistance in response to manmade or natural disasters._90c5f10c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.3.2.2Performance & ControlsAssess agency performance, monitoring efforts, and financial and internal controls._90c5f9f4-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.3.2.3International TradeAnalyze how international trade programs serve U.S. interests and how the United States can influence the world economy._eead1d00-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.3.3Foreign MarketsExamine efforts to ensure and increase access to foreign markets and sources, including trade agreements, international procurement agreements, and export promotion programs._90c60692-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.3.3.1Trade & ImportsAssess the effectiveness of trade enforcement and import programs, including duty collections and trade remedies, against injurious or intellectual property right-infringing goods and other illicit trade._90c60e3a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.3.3.2Frade PolicyAnalyze emerging trade policy issues and crosscutting trade management challenges, such as trade agreement effectiveness, enforcement, and reciprocity._90c616a0-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.3.3.3ExportsEvaluate U.S. government export financing and investment guarantees._90c623f2-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.3.3.4Diplomacy & Multilateral OrganizationsAssess the management and effectiveness of U.S. diplomatic efforts and membership in multilateral organizations._eead2156-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.3.4Multilateral OrganizationsOverseas PresenceEvaluate ongoing, multiyear efforts to achieve the optimal level of U.S. presence overseas and to construct embassy facilities where they are most needed._90c62b86-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.3.4.1U.S. EmbassiesDuplication & OverlapAnalyze efforts to reduce duplication and overlap among foreign affairs agencies._90c633d8-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.3.4.2Foreign Affairs AgenciesMultilateral InstitutionsExamine the effectiveness of U.S. participation in multilateral institutions._90c64350-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.3.4.3Multilateral InstitutionsVisas, Refugees & PassportsAssess the results of efforts to manage visa processing, screen refugees, and maintain passport security._90c64b52-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.3.4.4RefugeesVisa ApplicantsPassport ApplicantsBusiness OperationsAssess the Department of State's efforts to reorganize, realign, and rethink its business operations._90c653c2-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.3.4.5Department of StateForeign Investment & Global SuppliersAssess efforts to manage the effects of foreign investment and a global supplier base on U.S. national security interests._eead2458-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.3.5Foreign InvestorGlobal SuppliersCritical TechnologiesEvaluate the effectiveness of U.S. government programs designed to protect critical technologies, such as export controls and intellectual property._90c66100-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.3.5.1SuppliersAssess U.S agencies' insight into and management of its global supplier base and efforts to attract nontraditional suppliers._90c668f8-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.3.5.2Economic & National Security InterestsEvaluate approaches to balance the effects of a global supplier base and foreign investments -- for example, the sufficiency of efforts by the interagency Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to preserve U.S. economic and national security interests._90c670d2-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.3.5.3Committee on Foreign InvestmentIntelligence ActivitiesImprove the Intelligence Community's Management and Integration to Enhance Intelligence Activities_eead26c4-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d452.4U.S. Intelligence Community (IC)Office of the Director of National IntelligenceDefense Intelligence AgencyDepartment of DefenseCentral Intelligence AgencyOffice of Intelligence and CounterintelligenceDepartment of EnergyOffice of Intelligence and AnalysisDepartment of Homeland SecurityCoast Guard IntelligenceDepartment of Homeland SecurityFederal Bureau of InvestigationDepartment of JusticeOffice of National Security IntelligenceDrug Enforcement AdministrationBureau of Intelligence and ResearchDepartment of State Office of Intelligence and AnalysisDepartment of the TreasuryAir Force Intelligence, Surveillance and ReconnaissanceDepartment of DefenseMarine Corps IntelligenceDepartment of DefenseNaval IntelligenceDepartment of DefenseArmy Military IntelligenceDepartment of DefenseNational Security AgencyDepartment of DefenseNational Reconnaissance OfficeDepartment of DefenseNational Geospatial Intelligence AgencyDepartment of DefenseBusiness OperationsAnalyze the IC's business operations and efforts to integrate and leverage organizational structures and management processes to maximize efficiencies and performance._eead2b1a-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.4.1ICOrganizational Structures, Operations & ProgramsAnalyze funding and costs of IC organizational structures, operations, and programs._90c67d48-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.4.1.1ICPlanning, Programming & BudgetingAssess the IC's efforts and identify alternative approaches to improve planning, programming, and budgeting._90c68540-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.4.1.2ICBusiness OperationsEvaluate the IC's efforts to provide leadership for the transformation of its business operations._90c68d88-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.4.1.3ICFacilitiesReview IC facilities' management, maintenance, and modernization._90c699d6-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.4.1.4ICWorkforceAssess the IC's policies and programs to grow, acquire, and maintain a fully capable, efficient workforce._90c6a156-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.4.1.5ICIC WorkforceSecurity ClearanceEvaluate IC security clearance processes and impacts._90c6a96c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.4.1.6ICInsider ThreatsEvaluate IC insider threat programs._90c6b57e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.4.1.7Acquisition & ContractsAssess the IC's acquisition and contract management programs and processes._eead2e44-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.4.2ICAcquisition ProgramsAnalyze individual IC acquisition programs to ensure that sufficient knowledge about costs, requirements, technologies, and design enable development decisions._90c6bda8-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.4.2.1ICContracting & OversightAnalyze IC efforts to use effective contracting strategies and improve contractor oversight._90c6c58c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.4.2.2ICIC ContractorsPlanning & SupportEvaluate the IC's planning and efforts that support military operations, diplomatic activities, and other government activities. _eead30e2-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 2.4.3ICPlanning & Military SupportEvaluate intelligence planning and activities in support of military operations, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, as well as defense intelligence organizations and structures._90c6d234-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.4.3.1Defense IntelligenceAssess the IC's management of the defense intelligence enterprise, including service and defense agency intelligence organizations._90c6da2c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.4.3.2ICDefense Agency Intelligence OrganizationsCollaborationAnalyze the IC's intelligence collaboration with federal, state, local, tribal, international, and private-sector partners and customers._90c6e33c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.4.3.3Diplomacy & Foreign RelationsEvaluate intelligence planning and activities in support of diplomatic/foreign relations activities._90c6f354-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.4.3.4Terrorist & Transnational ThreatsEvaluate intelligence planning and activities to address terrorist and other transnational threats to stability and security emanating from abroad._90c6fd54-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d452.4.3.5NATIONAL CHALLENGESHelp transform the federal government to address national challenges_eead357e-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d453Fiscal Position & GapsAssess the government's fiscal position and approaches to address current and projected fiscal gaps_eead392a-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d453.1GAO's Strategic Issues TeamGAO's Financial Management and Assurance TeamBudget & DebtAnalyze factors affecting the federal short- and long-term budget outlook, debt management, and agencies' budget decisions and operations._eead3bbe-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 3.1.1Fiscal Outlook & Spending GapExamine key drivers of the long-term fiscal outlook and opportunities to reduce the gap between spending and revenue._90c708d0-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.1.1.1TaxpayersCongressional Budget ProcessesExamine information, incentives, and exceptions related to congressional budget processes and controls and assess potential changes to enhance decision making, transparency, and fiscal control._90c7156e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.1.1.2CongressAgency Budget ProcessesAssess information used in agencies' budget processes, including projected user fee collections and the effects on resource allocation decisions, operations, and accountability._90c71cda-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.1.1.3Federal AgenciesDebt ManagementExamine Treasury debt management, including risk management and communication with market participants._90c724aa-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.1.1.4U.S. Treasury DepartmentState & Local GovernmentsMonitor and examine the federal government's response to state and local governments' short- and long-term fiscal condition._eead4050-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 3.1.2State GovernmentsLocal GovernmentsNational Objectives & Fiscal CapacitiesUpdate GAO's model of the short- and long-term fiscal capacities of states and localities to pursue national objectives and assess options for identifying and monitoring early signs of fiscal distress._90c73116-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.1.2.1StatesLocalitiesFederal Programs & FundingMonitor the fiscal capacity of states and municipalities and their potential implications for federal programs and funding._90c738a0-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.1.2.2StatesMunicipalitiesInformation, Controls & ComplianceAssess the reliability of financial information, effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to the government's fiscal position and financing sources._eead43de-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 3.1.3Financial StatementsAnnually audit the government's consolidated financial statements, related internal controls, and legal compliance and assess challenges that cause a disclaimer of opinion, including serious financial management problems at DOD._90c74066-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.1.3.1DODFederal Entities & ComponentsAudit financial statements, related internal controls, and legal compliance of various federal entities and components._90c74cc8-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.1.3.2Revenue & DebtAnnually audit the Department of Treasury's revenue collections and federal debt activity and related balances._90c754ca-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.1.3.3Department of TreasuryFinancial DataAssess whether efforts to improve federal financial management are effectively focused on providing useful financial data._90c75cf4-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.1.3.4Financial Statement AuditsAssess the financial statement audits of federal agencies conducted by other auditors._90c768fc-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.1.3.5AuditorsTax PolicyHelp inform congressional deliberations on tax policy._eead45f0-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 3.1.4CongressChangesAnalyze how changes in the tax system -- including corporate taxes -- affect equity, economic efficiency, simplicity, revenue, and administrability._90c7707c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.1.4.1Tax ExpendituresEvaluate oversight of tax expenditures and the effectiveness and impact of specific tax expenditures, such as the Research Tax Credit and the Child Care Tax Credit, on tax revenue, taxpayers, and the economy_90c7786a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.1.4.2Revenue & Tax GapIdentify opportunities to reduce the tax gap and further protect revenue._eead49b0-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 3.1.5Service, Burden & Tax GapAssess Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) taxpayer service and its effects on taxpayer burden and the tax gap._90c785d0-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.1.5.1Internal Revenue Service (IRS)TaxpayersEnforcement, Fraud & CybersecurityAssess IRS enforcement and fraud detection programs and cybersecurity efforts in light of a changing U.S. and international economy, evolving technology, and the tax gap._90c78d96-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.1.5.2IRSFilingsIdentify opportunities to leverage paid preparers, tax preparation software companies, and information return reporters to ensure timely, accurate filing of tax returns and further protect revenue against refund fraud._90c79598-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.1.5.3Paid PreparersTax Preparation Software CompaniesInformation Return ReportersPlanning, Resource Allocation & EvaluationAssess IRS efforts to improve planning, resource allocation, and evaluation of operations, including using data to guide compliance programs and modernizing information systems._90c7a218-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.1.5.4IRSChallenges & RisksAssess major management challenges and program risks_eead4c58-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d453.2GAO's Forensic Audits and Investigative Service TeamOffice of Management and Budget (OMB)Federal AgenciesFraud Working GroupCongressForensic AuditsPerform forensic audits to identify and address vulnerabilities to fraud, waste, and abuse._eead4e74-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 3.2.1Enforcement & StewardshipExamine program data to assess agencies' enforcement of laws, regulations, and guidelines and stewardship of government resources._90c7a9ac-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.2.1.1Federal AgenciesEntitlements, Benefits & ProcurementEvaluate federal entitlement and benefit programs and federal procurement efforts._90c7b24e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.2.1.2Improper PaymentsEvaluate high-dollar federal programs that are at risk for improper payments._90c7bff0-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.2.1.3High-Dollar Federal ProgramsFraud & AbuseRefer cases of potential fraud and abuse identified to the relevant federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies._90c7c8ec-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.2.1.4Federal Law Enforcement AgenciesState Law Enforcement AgenciesLocal Law Enforcement AgenciesInvestigations, Testing & AssessmentsConduct investigations, controls testing, and security vulnerability assessments. _eead525c-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 3.2.2Fraud, Mismanagement & WrongdoingInvestigate specific allegations of fraud, program mismanagement, or other serious wrongdoing._90c7d1fc-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.2.2.1Internal ControlsTest implementation of internal controls in high-dollar federal programs or agencies with potential vulnerabilities that pose a national security risk._90c7e1ec-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.2.2.2Security-Related SystemsPerform overt and covert testing of security-related systems and controls._90c7eb56-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.2.2.3Accountability & ControlsIdentify ways to strengthen accountability and internal controls for federal programs, assets, and operations._eead5608-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 3.2.3VulnerabilitiesIdentify vulnerabilities in agencies' preventive and detective controls and recommend actions to strengthen them._90c7f542-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.2.3.1Fraud, Waste & AbuseAssess federal agencies' internal controls to identify opportunities to reduce risk of fraud, waste, and abuse._90c80226-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.2.3.2High-Risk & Critical ProgramsAnalyze federal agencies' high-risk and other critical programs to identify opportunities to improve accountability for assets and operations._90c80a8c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.2.3.3Audit OversightReview audit oversight of federal programs, grants, and other funds._90c81298-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.2.3.4Fraud Risk FrameworkImplement a strategic approach for using the Fraud Risk Framework to review federal fraud risk management efforts by identifying and prioritizing federal programs and other agency activities that are potentially susceptible to fraud._90c81f2c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.2.3.5Fraud Reduction & Data AnalyticsAssess federal agencies' implementation of the Fraud Reduction and Data Analytics Act of 2015._90c826ca-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.2.3.6Improper PaymentsAssess agencies' progress in estimating improper payments, identifying their root causes, and developing effective preventive and detective controls, including an emphasis on recovery audits._90c82f12-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.2.3.7FraudNetProcess and investigate allegations received through FraudNet._eead58ba-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 3.2.4Allegation TrendsEvaluate allegations received through FraudNet to identify potential trends in allegations._90c83c0a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.2.4.1TipsUse tips received through FraudNet to identify potential cases of fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement for investigation by GAO or referral to the appropriate entity._90c84448-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.2.4.2Reviews & AnalysisConduct targeted reviews and analysis of allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in federal programs received through FraudNet._90c84ccc-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.2.4.3Promotion & AdvertisementActively promote and advertise FraudNet as a means for the public to report allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement to GAO._90c85942-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.2.4.4Fraud, Waste & AbuseAssess fraud, waste, and abuse and needed improvements in internal controls_eead5df6-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d453.3Congressional Oversight CommitteesGAO's Information Technology TeamGAO's Applied Research and Methods TeamRisksHighlight high-risk federal programs and operations and assess government-wide management reforms._eead6170-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 3.3.1UpdatesUpdate progress in addressing high-risk areas with every new Congress and identify areas, if any, to be newly designated as high risk._90c860ea-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.1.1CongressChallenges & RecommendationsAssist congressional and presidential transitions by highlighting key challenges and recommendations to improve the performance and accountability of the federal government and by assessing the administration's management agenda._90c86950-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.1.2Management ReformsMonitor implementation of government-wide management reform initiatives, including risk management and the Program Management Improvement Accountability Act._90c875b2-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.1.3ResultsAssess efforts to improve results-oriented management across the government._eead642c-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 3.3.2Policy ToolsAssess how agencies use various policy tools (e.g., regulations, tax expenditures, grants) to drive improvements and better achieve results._90c87d78-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.2.1Performance Information, Evaluation & DataMonitor and evaluate agency and Office of Management and Budget efforts to develop and use performance information, program evaluation, and government data sets to improve performance._90c885fc-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.2.2Evidence-Based StrategiesExamine evidence-based strategies and processes federal agencies are using to determine and implement effective approaches to achieving outcomes._90c89538-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.2.3WorkforceAnalyze and assess efforts to develop an agile, skilled workforce essential to achieving the missions of a high-performing and collaborative federal government. _eead690e-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 3.3.3Human Capital ManagementAssess the human capital management services that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) provides to agencies and OPM's funding model for shared services._90c89d3a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.3.1Office of Personnel Management (OPM)Data Analytics & Strategic PlanningEvaluate efforts to integrate workforce data analytics and organizational and strategic planning to ensure agencies have the proper critical skills mix to carry out their missions when managing changes in workforce size._90c8a5b4-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.3.2WorkforceAssess the federal government's efforts to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is flexible, motivated, and capable, including leading practices in recruiting for mission-critical occupations and examining federal hiring delays._90c8b270-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.3.3Performance, Inclusiveness & DiversityAssess policies and practices designed to enhance individual performance and agency outcomes, create an inclusive environment, and leverage diversity, while respecting civil service protections._90c8bb26-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.3.4Goods & ServicesIdentify ways to improve federal agencies' acquisition of goods and services._eead6c88-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 3.3.4AcquisitionsEvaluate agencies' acquisition business processes and improve knowledge of the supplier base._90c8c396-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.4.1ProcurementAnalyze agencies' efforts to improve competition, strategic sourcing, and use of effective contract strategies in the procurement of goods and services._90c8d034-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.4.2Acquisition Workforce & ContractorsSuggest ways to improve agencies' acquisition workforce development and management and oversight of contractor support._90c8d82c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.4.3Acquisition WorkforceFederal ContractorsRisk & Acquisition OutcomesMaximize quality acquisition outcomes and mitigate risk across and within major agencies, such as the General Services Administration (GSA), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and VA._90c8e1be-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.4.4General Services Administration (GSA)Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)VAContract Pricing & ManagementAssess the government's use of tools and data to promote sound contract pricing and management._90c8f172-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.4.5Space & Satellite SystemsEvaluate NASA's efforts to ensure that informed requirements, technologies, and designs enable development or production decisions for acquisition of space and satellite systems._90c8f9a6-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.4.6NASAScience & TechnologyAssess the management and results of the federal investment in science and technology, the effectiveness of efforts to protect intellectual property and encourage innovation, and the progress and implications of technological innovations._eead6f62-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 3.3.5Science & TechnologyConduct evaluations, including technology assessments, of the status and implications of science and technology for public policy and congressional decision making._90c902de-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.5.1R&DAssess the management, coordination, and results of federal agencies' research and development efforts._90c90f9a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.5.2Federal AgenciesIP, Competitiveness & AdvancementEvaluate the effect of federal policies and funding on the protection of intellectual property, national competitiveness, and technological advancement._90c91814-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.5.3ITAssess the government's planning, implementation, and use of IT to improve performance and modernize federal programs and operations._eead7732-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 3.3.6Best PracticesAssess and promote the application and use of best practices in IT investment management, portfolio management, and agile/incremental development across the government._90c920f2-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.6.1Systems Acquisition & IntegrationReview federal agencies' management and effectiveness in carrying out the acquisition and integration of new systems as well as the replacement of legacy systems -- including complex multiyear modernizations, such as Veterans Health IT, DOD Joint Information Environment, IRS systems, and Decennial Census Systems._90c92f16-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.6.2VADODIRSCensus BureauAcquisition ReformsAssess agency efforts to implement federal IT acquisition reform provisions, including Chief Information Officer authorities and data center consolidation._90c937cc-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.6.3CIOsTelecommunications & InterconnectionsReview the management of government telecommunications and interconnected systems and federal agencies' effectiveness in providing secure and reliable Internet connections, including a focus on GSA’s recent $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract. _90c940c8-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.6.4GSAIT WorkforceEvaluate federal progress in developing and retaining an effective IT workforce._90c94eb0-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.6.5IT WorkforceInformationIdentify ways to improve the collection, dissemination, and quality of federal information._eead7aca-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 3.3.72020 CensusAssess the Census Bureau's readiness for the 2020 Census and identify ways to improve the management and cost-effectiveness of the census._90c95806-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.7.1Census BureauPrivacyAssess the government's ability to protect the privacy of individuals' personal information by improving the oversight and protection of Medicare beneficiary data, enhancing oversight of federal student aid data, improving the use and protection of personal credit information, and removing personally identifiable information from shared cyber threat information._90c960f8-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.7.2Records ManagementReview the government's effectiveness in collecting, storing, preserving, and disseminating federal records in light of evolving methods of communication and increasing use of social media._90c97142-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.7.3FOIAAssess federal agencies' effectiveness in handling Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests._90c97a20-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.7.4Grants & AssistanceIdentify ways to improve the administration and management of grants and other federal assistance across all levels of government._eead7d90-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 3.3.8GrantsExamine efforts to coordinate grant programs that cut across federal, state, and local levels of government to achieve efficiencies._90c982cc-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.8.1Federal Grant-Making AgenciesState Grant-Making AgenciesLocal Grant-Making AgenciesPolicies, Procedures & TrainingEvaluate federal agencies' grant management policies, administrative procedures, and workforce training efforts across various programs, including those related to disaster recovery._90c990a0-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.8.2Federal Grant ManagersFragmentation, Overlap, Duplication & CollaborationIdentify and assess efforts to reduce fragmentation, overlap, and duplication and to enhance collaboration._eead825e-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 3.3.9Fragmentation, Overlap & DuplicationAssess and identify opportunities and strategies to reduce or eliminate fragmentation, overlap, and duplication in government programs and activities and achieve financial benefits._90c999a6-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.9.1NetworksIdentify opportunities to improve the coordination, collaboration, and governance of domestic and international networks of governmental and nongovernmental organizations._90c9a356-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.9.2Domestic NetworksInternational NetworksGovernmental OrganizationsNongovernmental OrganizationsInnovation, Transparency & Open Government Identify ways to promote innovation, transparency, and open government and evaluate implementation of the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 (DATAAct)._eead865a-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 3.3.10Performance & Financial DataEvaluate the federal government's efforts to make publicly available performance and financial data to increase transparency and accountability._90c9b1ac-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.10.1Innovation & Public EngagementAssess federal efforts to more efficiently and effectively achieve results by engaging the public through open innovation strategies, such as competitions and crowdsourcing._90c9ba9e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.10.2Customer Service DataExamine federal agencies' efforts to collect, measure, use, and make publicly available customer service data to improve the quality of service provided to the public._90c9c4d0-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d453.3.10.3Services & PracticesMaximize the value of GAO by enabling quality, timely service to the Congress and by being a leading practices federal agency_eead8920-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d454GAO EmployeesWorkforce_eead8df8-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d454.1GAO EmployeesGAO's Chief Administrative OfficeOffice of Opportunity and InclusivenessIdentifcation, Attraction & RetentionIdentify, attract, and retain a workforce with the skills necessary to achieve operational excellence._eead9186-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 4.1.1Competencies & ExpertiseAssess GAO's future workforce needs to determine required competencies, technological understanding, and expertise._90c9d344-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.1.1.1Talent AcquisitionDevelop a talent acquisition plan that supports integrated annual workforce planning and diversity goals._90c9dc2c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.1.1.2Flexibilities & IncentivesEvaluate and expand the use of available flexibilities and incentives to attract, recruit, and retain a talented and diverse workforce._90c9e596-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.1.1.3Advisory CommitteeCreate a talent management advisory committee to advise, assist, promote, and support the establishment, maintenance, and renewal of GAO's talent and learning management strategy._90c9f45a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.1.1.4GAO Talent Management Advisory CommitteeTeleworkImplement and evaluate an expanded telework program in headquarters and enhance tools to ensure productivity and work quality._90c9fd42-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.1.1.5DevelopmentDevelop the workforce using learning organization principles that instill multidisciplinary thinking, collaboration, and responsiveness._eead9460-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 4.1.2Learning OrganizationExpand GAO's capacity as a learning organization and encourage multidisciplinary collaboration and cooperation to strengthen knowledge sharing and growth opportunities for staff._90ca0756-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.1.2.1GAO StaffLearning & DevelopmentProvide employees learning and developmental opportunities to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities._90ca15ac-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.1.2.2GAO EmployeesLearning ManagementImplement an integrated learning management system._90ca1ee4-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.1.2.3MentoringEnhance GAO's Mentoring Program and create a complementary program to provide employees guidance on development and career planning._90ca2876-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.1.2.4GAO EmployeesVirtual LearningExpand virtual learning opportunities to provide just-in-time learning to address evolving needs._90ca3ac8-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.1.2.5CultureEnhance and sustain a culture that is fair, diverse, and inclusive and provides opportunities for all employees to excel._eead9942-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 4.1.3People ValuesFoster a culture where the leadership and employees aspire to model GAO people values -- valued, respected, and treated fairly -- through individual and organizational actions that, among other things, strive to achieve an inclusive and bias-free workplace._90ca4630-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.1.3.1Engagement & ConnectednessPromote practices that encourage and support employee engagement and connectedness using methods that enhance communication and inclusion efforts throughout the workplace._90ca52ec-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.1.3.2GAO EmployeesMobilityAssess the impact of an increasingly mobile workforce on organizational processes, programs, culture, and results including potential effects on employee engagement and connectedness._90ca643a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.1.3.3RelationshipsMaintain effective relationships and facilitate productive discussions with GAO's internal employee organizations to ensure employee needs, concerns, and suggestions are understood and taken into consideration during management decision making._90ca6e3a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.1.3.4 Results & ProductsStreamline GAO's Processes to Deliver Quality Results and Products and Promote Knowledge Sharing, Government Standards, and Strategic Solutions_eead9cda-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d454.2GAO Staff OfficesOffice of Congressional RelationsOffice of Public AffairsOffice of Strategic Planning & External LiaisonAudit Policy & Quality Assurance, and Continuous Process Improvement OfficeOutreach & RelationshipsEnhance outreach to broaden and preserve relationships with the Congress and audited entities._eead9fc8-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 4.2.1Congressional PrioritiesContinually reach out to the Congress to ensure GAO can meet congressional priorities in a timely manner._90ca7902-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.1.1CongressClient NeedsEnhance GAO's understanding of client needs in terms of form, content, timing, mode of delivery, and available options for providing value-added results._90ca897e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.1.2GAO ClientsWorking RelationshipsEnhance employees' ability to develop and promote effective and productive working relationships with client and audited entities._90ca9374-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.1.3GAO EmployeesGAO ClientsEntities Audited by GAOFacilities & Records AccessEnhance access to executive branch facilities and records to facilitate timely completion of engagements._90ca9d60-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.1.4Foresight & Strategic PlanningEnhance GAO's foresight and strategic planning capacity._eeada4be-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 4.2.2Trends & IssuesHelp the Congress identify trends and emerging issues of national importance that will significantly affect government and society in the coming decades._90caad82-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.2.1CongressScanning & ForesightExpand GAO's strategic foresight capacity and build an agency-wide horizon scanning system._90cab6ec-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.2.2Strategic PlanningEnhance the strategic planning process by integrating workshops, trend analysis, scenario planning, advisory boards, outside experts, and foresight tools._90cac010-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.2.3Performance PlansDevelop and implement annual performance plans that identify stakeholders, major milestones, and level of effort._90cacdbc-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.2.4StandardsDevelop and continually improve government internal control, evaluation, and auditing standards._eeada86a-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 4.2.3Internal ControlsDevelop and continually improve the standards for establishing and maintaining effective internal controls within the federal government._90cad6ae-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.3.1Control StandardsCommunicate through formal outreach to the financial management and audit community pending changes to the internal control standards._90cadfaa-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.3.2Standards HarmonizationHarmonize internal control standards with the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations and International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) standards and guidance._90caee32-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.3.3Committee of Sponsoring OrganizationsInternational Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI)AuditsDevelop and continually improve the standards for performing independent, high-quality government audit work._90caf6c0-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.3.4Financial Statement AuditsWork with the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) to improve the methodology for performing financial statement audits of federal entities, including related information security issues._90cb000c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.3.5Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE)Federal EntitiesEmerging IssuesDevelop interpretations of audit standards to address emerging practice issues._90cb0d40-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.3.6ConsistencyPerform outreach to help ensure consistent application of federal financial statement accounting and auditing standards._90cb15a6-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.3.7Accountability CommunityEnhance information sharing, training, and capacity building for the domestic and international accountability community._eeadab94-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 4.2.4Accountability CommunityDomestic IssuesLead efforts to promote dialogue and action around critical domestic issues through Comptroller General advisory boards, the Domestic Working Group and CIGIE-GAO Coordination meetings, as well as other work with intergovernmental groups._90cb2014-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.4.1Comptroller General Advisory BoardsDomestic Working GroupCIGIEInternational IssuesLead efforts to promote dialogue and action around critical international issues through publication of the International Journal of Government Auditing and participation in INTOSAI Working Groups, such as the INTOSAI Working Group on Financial Modernization and Regulatory Reform and the Working Group on Public Debt._90cb2e06-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.4.2International Journal of Government AuditingINTOSAI Working GroupsINTOSAI Working Group on Financial Modernization and Regulatory ReformINTOSAI Working Group on Public DebtTraining & Technical AssistanceProvide training and technical assistance to the domestic and international accountability community through the Center for Audit Excellence, International Auditor Fellowship Program, national and regional intergovernmental audit forum meetings, and efforts with other accountability organizations._90cb36ee-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.4.3Accountability CommunityCenter for Audit ExcellenceInternational Auditor Fellowship ProgramDonor Cooperation & Capacity BuildingAdvance implementation of the INTOSAI Donor Cooperation and Capacity Building Goal efforts._90cb4058-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.4.4INTOSAICollaborationsPursue collaborations with public, private, and nonprofit sector accountability organizations to expand GAO's partner network._90cb4f12-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.4.5Public Sector Accountability OrganizationsPrivate Sector Accountability OrganizationsNonprofit Sector Accountability OrganizationsPublic Sector StandardsProvide leadership to strengthen public sector standards with domestic and international standards-setting organizations._90cb587c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.4.6Public SectorDomestic Standards-Setting OrganizationsInternational Standards-Setting OrganizationsData, Technology & ProcessesLeverage data, technology, and process improvement to continually enhance GAO's products, processes, and programs._eeadafcc-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 4.2.5Performance StandardsAssess organizational performance against leading business and operational practices and industry standards to ensure operational excellence._90cb6240-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.5.1Practice StandardsStandardize practices for conducting engagements and operational processes to ensure efficient, consistent, measurable, and quality outcomes._90cb70d2-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.5.2Quality AssuranceFacilitate continuous improvement in the application of GAO's quality assurance framework by addressing suggestions from internal inspections and external peer review teams._90cb7a82-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.5.3Internal OperationsExpand data-driven reviews of internal operations to assess progress toward goals, identify areas for improvement, develop collaborative solutions, and enhance accountability._90cb8450-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.5.4Customer ServiceStrengthen customer service practices to deliver increasing value to the Congress, internal customers, and stakeholders._90cb945e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.5.5CongressRisk ManagementStrengthen GAO's enterprise risk management program by integrating internal control and fraud risk activities to ensure emerging risks are appropriately managed._90cb9f94-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.2.5.6Tools & SystemsProvide Modern Integrated Tools and Systems in a Secure, Collaborative, and Mobile Environment_eeadb544-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d454.3Business ProcessesEmpower staff with collaborative, integrated tools to enhance business processes and increase efficiency._eeadba44-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 4.3.1Content ManagementImplement a modern enterprise content management solution that provides document and records management features along with business process management capabilities._90cbaaac-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.3.1.1PublishingModernize and transform the processes supporting GAO's publishing work._90cbbb6e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.3.1.2Financial ManagementEmploy an end-to-end financial management solution for maintaining the life-cycle of financial data._90cbc65e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.3.1.3Space & Asset ManagementUpdate the tools and manage contractual support for space and asset management._90cbd158-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.3.1.4Human Capital ManagementEnhance the use of the human capital management service solution by consolidating technologies and streamlining processes._90cbe224-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.3.1.5AcquisitionsEnhance the agility of acquisition systems and processes to better respond to customer needs._90cbebb6-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.3.1.6ResponsibilitiesEnhance agency tools to support GAO's statutory responsibilities._90cbf520-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.3.1.7Administrative ProcessesEnhance customer service on administrative processes through improved communication and technology._90cc031c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.3.1.8Contract AdministrationContinue to enhance contract administration processes to ensure timely delivery of services at a fair and reasonable cost._90cc0bd2-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.3.1.9Decision MakingEnhance tools that integrate crosscutting enterprise data to facilitate more agile, accurate, cost-effective, and data-driven decision making._eeadbe04-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 4.3.2DataExpand analytical tools to integrate enterprise data, including unstructured data, to enhance analysis, reporting, and data-driven decision making._90cc153c-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.3.2.1AnalyticsUse analytics and other technological advances to enhance products and information delivery strategies to expand access and meet the emerging needs of clients and customers._90cc2324-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.3.2.2Mobility & CollaborationEnable a mobile, collaborative environment._eeadc110-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 4.3.3IT Platform & InfrastructureEnsure GAO's IT platform and the supporting infrastructure remain current to enable our ability to engage and connect effectively and efficiently._90cc2c7a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.3.3.1Technical EnvironmentProvide a technical environment that enables staff to collaborate and communicate at any location, at any time, via any device, with identical capabilities._90cc3684-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.3.3.2Communications & ProductivityProvide an integrated communications and productivity solution that enhances teamwork and collaboration._90cc457a-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.3.3.3SpaceCreate space to enhance employee engagement, collaboration, and connectedness._90cc4ed0-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.3.3.4InfrastructureEnsure a secure, robust, cost-effective physical and technological infrastructure._eeadc64c-58bd-11e8-9ee2-deac60f45d45PG 4.3.4Maintenance & RepairMaintain a modern physical infrastructure consistent with the building improvement plan by addressing deferred maintenance and repair backlog._90cc589e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.3.4.1Field OfficesFacilitate field office relocations and renovations over time to ensure employees have a professional, safe, and secure work environment in federally owned space._90cc683e-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.3.4.2GAO Field OfficesSpace LeasingIdentify and implement opportunities to increase revenue through leasing of space in the Headquarters building._90cc7388-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.3.4.3Energy ManagementIdentify opportunities to enhance the Headquarters energy management program._90cc7dd8-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.3.4.4VirtualizationVirtualize GAO's IT infrastructure and provide scalable solutions for current and new functions._90cc90ca-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.3.4.5Computing CapabilitiesEnsure that secure computing capabilities exist for on-site and remote computing requirements._90cc9a52-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.3.4.6Security ArchitectureEnsure GAO IT security architecture advances NIST cybersecurity standards, including privacy controls and security assessments._90cca3a8-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.3.4.7Security PracticesImplement security practices that enhance preparedness and resilience._90ccb0fa-5986-11e8-9502-58f261f45d454.3.4.82018-01-012023-12-312018-05-17https://www.gao.gov/assets/700/690269.pdfOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net