Department of State Reports for September 2009

• GAO-09-1019T - Human Capital (2009-09-16)
  Improved Tracking and Additional Actions Needed to Ensure the Timely and Accurate Delivery of Compensation and Medical Benefits to Deployed Civilians
• GAO-09-874 - Department of State (2009-09-17)
  Additional Steps Needed to Address Continuing Staffing and Experience Gaps at Hardship Posts
• GAO-09-955 - Department of State (2009-09-17)
  Comprehensive Plan Needed to Address Persistent Foreign Language Shortfalls
• GAO-09-951R - U.S. Embargo on Cuba (2009-09-17)
  Recent Regulatory Changes and Potential Presidential or Congressional Actions
• GAO-09-1009T - DCAA Audits (2009-09-23)
  Widespread Problems with Audit Quality Require Significant Reform
• GAO-09-883 - Combating Terrorism (2009-09-24)
  U.S. Agencies Report Progress Countering Terrorism and Its Financing in Saudi Arabia, but Continued Focus on Counter Terrorism Financing Efforts Needed
• GAO-09-1046T - Department of State (2009-09-24)
  Persistent Staffing and Foreign Language Gaps Compromise Diplomatic Readiness
• GAO-09-989 - State Department (2009-09-24)
  Wide Range of Emergency Services Provided to American Citizens Overseas, but Improved Monitoring Is Needed
• GAO-11-190 - Combating Terrorism (2009-09-24)
  U.S. Agencies Report Progress Countering Terrorism and Its Financing in Saudi Arabia, but Continued Focus on Counter Terrorism Financing Efforts Needed (Arabic version)
• GAO-09-993 - Democracy Assistance (2009-09-28)
  U.S. Agencies Take Steps to Coordinate International Programs but Lack Information on Some U.S.-funded Activities
• GAO-09-863 - Intellectual Property (2009-09-30)
  Enhanced Planning by U.S. Personnel Overseas Could Strengthen Efforts
• GAO-09-987 - International Trade (2009-09-30)
  U.S. Agencies Have Taken Some Steps, but Serious Impediments Remain to Restricting Trade in Burmese Rubies and Jadeite