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New GAO Reports: Cybercrime, Federal Farm Programs, FHA, Influenza Pandemic

  • Cybercrime: Public and Private Entities Face Challenges in Addressing Cyber Threats, GAO-07-705, June 22, 2007: “Cybercrime has significant economic impacts and threatens U.S. national security interests. Various studies and experts estimate the direct economic impact from cybercrime to be in the billions of dollars annually. The annual loss due to computer crime was estimated to be $67.2 billion for U.S. organizations, according to a 2005 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) survey. In addition, there is continued concern about the threat that our adversaries, including nation-states and terrorists, pose to our national security.”
  • Federal Farm Programs: USDA Needs to Strengthen Controls to Prevent Improper Payments to Estates and Deceased Individuals, GAO-07-818, July 9, 2007
  • Federal Housing Administration: Proposed Legislative Changes Would Affect Borrower Benefits and Risks to the Insurance Funds, GAO-07-1109T, July 18, 2007
  • Federal Real Property: DHS Has Made Progress, but Additional Actions Are Needed to Address Real Property Management and Security Challenges, GAO-07-658, June 22, 2007
  • Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board: Many Responsibilities and Investment Policies Set by Congress, GAO-07-611, June 21, 2007
  • Financial Audit: Significant Internal Control Weaknesses Remain in the Preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements of the U.S. Government, GAO-07-805, July 23, 2007
  • Hanford Waste Treatment Plant: Department of Energy Needs to Strengthen Controls over Contractor Payments and Project Assets, GAO-07-888, July 20, 2007
  • Influenza Pandemic: DOD Combatant Commands’ Preparedness Efforts Could Benefit from More Clearly Defined Roles, Resources, and Risk Mitigation, GAO-07-696, June 20, 2007
  • Information Technology: Treasury Needs to Strengthen Its Investment Board Operations and Oversight, GAO-07-865, July 23, 2007
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