Provides information on 12 high-risk federal programs -- those at risk from abusive or wasteful practices. Provides the implementation status of open recommendations relevant to each area and remaining challenges to addressing high-risk problems. Includes: defense inventory management, Medicare, Supplemental Security Income, information security, DOE contract management, student financial aid, FAA's air traffic control modernization, NASA contract management, Customs Service financial management, farm loan programs, National Weather Service's modernization, and asset forfeiture programs.