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GAO Lauds TSA’s Program For Assessing Foreign Airport Security, But Better Data Needed

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GAO Lauds TSA’s Program For Assessing Foreign Airport Security, But Better Data Needed

In the past few years the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has strengthened its program for assessing security at foreign airports with flights into the U.S. although it needs better data to better understand shortcomings in some areas, a government auditor told a House panel on Tuesday.Despite TSA’s efforts, some overseas airports aren’t able to meet baseline international security standards, which is why the agency needs better data management for its program that assesses security at last point of departure (LPD)…

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