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DHS implements five GAO priorities; total remains 39

Political Guyentist · July 27, 20261 min read

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GAO identified 39 priority recommendations for DHS in May 2025. Since then, DHS implemented five and GAO closed two that were no longer valid, then added seven new priorities—leaving 39 open. GAO highlights disaster response, cybersecurity and immigration and border data as the three areas needing focused attention.

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Why DHS's open total stayed at 39
Why DHS's open total stayed at 39Waterfall chart showing 39 open DHS priority recommendations in May 2025, five implemented, two closed as no longer valid, seven new priorities added, and 39 now open.Why DHS's open total stayed at 39Seven removals were exactly offset by seven new priorities.40200Open priority recommendations39 open−5implemented−2no longer valid32 open+7new priorities39 openNo net changeMay 2025ImplementedNo longervalidNewprioritiesNow openRecommendation statusSource: GAO-26-109077