Afghanistan: Oversight and Accountability of U.S. Assistance
Abstract
The U.S. government has engaged in multiple efforts in Afghanistan since declaring a global war on terrorism that targeted al Qaeda, its affiliates, and other violent extremists, including certain elements of the Taliban. These efforts have focused on a whole-of government approach that calls for the use of all elements of U.S. national power to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al Qaeda and its affiliates and prevent their return to Afghanistan. This approach, in addition to security assistance, provided billions toward governance and development, diplomatic operations, and humanitarian assistance. To assist Congress in its oversight, GAO has issued over 70 products since 2003 including key oversight issues related to U.S. efforts in Afghanistan. This testimony summarizes the key findings from those products and discusses: (1) the challenges associated with operating in Afghanistan, (2) key oversight and accountability issues regarding U.S. efforts in Afghanistan, and (3) the need for contingency planning as the U.S. transitions to a civilian-led presence in Afghanistan.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 10, 2014
- Accession Number
- AD1179133
Entities
People
- Amie Steele
- Anne Dececco
- Brandon Hunt
- Charles D. Johnson
- Christopher J. Mulkins
- David Dayton
- Hynek Kalkus
- Kendal Robinson
- Mark Dowling
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office