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1 online resource (iii, 58 pages) : color illustrations |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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"September 2023." |
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"GAO-23-105959." |
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In scope of the U.S. Government Publishing Office Catalog and Indexing Program (C&I) and Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Background -- The HART program experienced schedule delays and cost increases since the 2019 rebaseline -- HART cost and schedule estimates were unreliable -- DHS did not fully implement a majority of selected privacy requirements for HART -- Conclusions -- Recommendations for executive action -- Agency comments and our evaluation -- Appendices. |
| Summary |
DHS currently uses an outdated system, implemented over 29 years ago, for providing biometric identity management services (e.g., fingerprint matching). The system stores over 290 million identities. In 2016, DHS initiated a multi-billion dollar program known as HART, which is intended to replace the legacy system. GAO previously reported that due to several challenges, in 2017 the program breached its schedule baseline. In 2019 the program established new cost and schedule commitments with DHS leadership (referred to as a rebaseline). This resulted in delaying the program by 3 years. This report's objectives were to (1) determine how the HART program has changed since the 2019 baseline, (2) assess the extent to which the program's cost and schedule estimates followed best practices, and (3) assess the extent to which DHS implemented selected privacy requirements for the program. GAO is making nine recommendations to DHS to follow best practices when preparing HART cost and schedule estimates and implement selected privacy requirements for the system. |
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (GAO, viewed September 14, 2023). |
| Subject |
United States. Department of Homeland Security -- Management -- Evaluation.
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United States. Department of Homeland Security -- Appropriations and expenditures.
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Biometric identification -- Management.
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Privacy, Right of -- United States.
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Fingerprints -- Identification -- Management.
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Identification biométrique -- Gestion.
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Empreintes digitales -- Identification -- Gestion.
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Biometric identity system : Department of Homeland Security needs to address significant shortcomings in program management and privacy |
| Running Title |
GAO-23-105959 Biometric identity system |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
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GA 1.13:GAO-23-105959 |
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