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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 44,51 MB
Release : 2007
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ISBN : 9781422313831
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement
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Page : 104 pages
File Size : 16,64 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Political Science
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Author : Randolph C. Hite
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 26,41 MB
Release : 2010-10
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1437922244
The Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) invested more than $6 billion in 2009 on large-scale, info. tech. (IT) systems to help it achieve mission outcomes and transform departmentwide operations. For DHS to effectively leverage these systems as mission enablers and transformation tools, it needs to employ a number of institutional acquisition and IT mgmt. controls and capabilities, such as using an operational and technological blueprint to guide and constrain system investments and following institutional policies, practices, and structures for acquiring and investing in these systems. Also, employing rigorous and disciplined system life cycle mgmt. processes and having capable acquisition and IT mgmt. workforces.
Author : Randolph C. Hite
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 39,6 MB
Release : 2010-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1437925901
The Dept. of Homeland Security¿s (DHS) U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) program stores and processes biometric and biographic info. to, among other things, control and monitor the entry and exit of foreign visitors. Currently, an entry capability is operating at almost 300 U.S. ports of entry, but an exit capability is not. It has been reported that there are limitations in DHS¿s efforts to plan and execute its efforts to deliver US-VISIT exit. Recommendations were made to improve these areas. This report determined: (1) the status of DHS¿s efforts to deliver a comprehensive exit solution; and (2) to what extent DHS is applying an integrated approach to managing its comprehensive exit solution. Illus.
Author : Richard M. Stanna
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 17,89 MB
Release : 2007-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781422315569
Summarizes GAO¿s work on the Dept. of Homeland Security¿s (DHS) efforts to implement the U.S. Visitor & Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) program at air, sea, & land ports of entry (POE). US-VISIT is designed to collect, maintain, & share data on selected foreign nationals entering & exiting the U.S. at air, sea, & land POEs. These data, including biometric identifiers like digital fingerprints, are to be used to screen persons against watch lists, verify identities, & record arrival & departure. This testimony addresses DHS¿s efforts to: implement US-VISIT entry capability; implement US-VISIT exit capability; & resolve long-standing mgmt. challenges that could impair DHS¿s ability to effectively implement the US-VISIT program. Charts & tables.
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Homeland Security
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Page : 988 pages
File Size : 30,73 MB
Release : 2007
Category : United States
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Page : 984 pages
File Size : 13,12 MB
Release : 2007
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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 14,7 MB
Release : 2007
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ISBN : 9781422396605
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
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Page : 468 pages
File Size : 15,58 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Political Science
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Author : Jess T. Ford
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 11,67 MB
Release : 2008-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1437901611
The Visa Waiver Program, which enables citizens of participating countries to travel to the U.S. without first obtaining a visa, may present security, law enforce., and illegal immigration risks. In 2007, Congress passed legislation that allows the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) to expand the program to additional countries whose nationals¿ applications for short-term bus. and tourism visas were refused previously. Countries must also meet certain conditions, and DHS must first complete and certify a number of required actions aimed at enhancing the security of the program. This testimony focuses on one of these required actions -- namely, that a system be in place that can verify the departure of 97% of foreign nationals who depart through U.S. airports. Ill.
