Transportation Worker Identification Credential: Actions Needed to Address Maritime Security Risks
What GAO Found TSA has taken some steps to communicate Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) program information with stakeholders. However, TSA relies on an ad hoc communication approach rather than a documented communication plan to determine how to share information with stakeholders. This has contributed to some stakeholders reporting that they experienced declining engagement with and delays receiving key program updates from TSA. Developing and implementing a communication plan could help TSA ensure that all stakeholders receive the information necessary to effectively operate the TWIC® program and reduce security risks. The Coast Guard does not share or analyze all..
Reported by Thomas NakamuraTransportation Worker Identification Credential: Actions Needed to Address Maritime Security Risks.
The item is dated Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:31:40 -0400.
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What GAO Found TSA has taken some steps to communicate Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) program information with stakeholders.
However, TSA relies on an ad hoc communication approach rather than a documented communication plan to determine how to share information with stakeholders.
This has contributed to some stakeholders reporting that they experienced declining engagement with and delays receiving key program updates from TSA.
Developing and implementing a communication plan could help TSA ensure that all stakeholders receive the information necessary to effectively operate the TWIC® program and reduce security risks.
The Coast Guard does not share or analyze all…
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