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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Improving DHS Management
Record date · January 1, 2017
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency held a hearing on February 16, 2017, to review recommendations from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office (). The session focused on identifying ways to improve the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the Department of Homeland Security.
This hearing establishes the oversight agenda for the Department of Homeland Security, directly influencing how the agency addresses management deficiencies and implements recommendations from federal watchdogs.
Who It Affects
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Department of Homeland Security
The agency is the subject of oversight and is expected to address recommendations for management improvements.
Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency
The subcommittee members are responsible for conducting oversight and setting the agenda for DHS management reform.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on February 16, 2017, at 2:03 p.m. in room HVC-210 of the Capitol Visitors Center.
- The primary purpose was to receive testimony on improving DHS efficiency from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
- The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency of the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Witnesses included John Roth (DHS Inspector General) and Rebecca Gambler (Director of Homeland Security and Justice Issues at the GAO).
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- The subcommittee formally welcomed new members to the committee during the session.
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Early 115th Congress Oversight
The hearing reflects the initial oversight priorities of the 115th Congress regarding the management structure of the Department of Homeland Security.
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