| 单词 | GAO |
| 例句 | The GAO report is the latest in a series dating to 2000 criticizing the library’s IT practices. Lawmakers want Library of Congress reforms but not librarian’s resignation 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z The number of complaints has increased annually, according to several years of GAO reports. ‘Wheelchair rule’ aims to foster friendlier skies for travelers with disabilities 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z The GAO report concluded that, on average, passengers who flew with at least one checked bag paid more in total for their airfare and bag fees than they did when fares included checked baggage. Perspective | As airline revenue from extra fees increases, so does consumer ire 2017-11-01T04:00:00Z Roughly 25 million Americans used TurboTax last year, and a recent GAO analysis said the software accounted for more than half of individual returns filed electronically. Conservatives and software companies will keep tax season miserable 2013-03-26T16:53:00Z Determining the scope will take some months, said Chuck Young, GAO’s managing director for public affairs. GAO to launch investigation of FDA’s Orphan Drug Program 2017-03-27T04:00:00Z Investigators noted that the library could not confidently estimate how much its spends annually on IT costs, although the GAO offered a guess of $120 million, about one-fifth of the library’s total budget. America’s ‘national library’ is behind the digital curve, a new report finds 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z GAO investigators found the library’s master list of personal computers numbered 18,000 when it actually had fewer than 6,500. America’s ‘national library’ is behind the digital curve, a new report finds 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z “The library does not have the leadership needed to address these IT management weaknesses,” the GAO report said. America’s ‘national library’ is behind the digital curve, a new report finds 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z Grassley’s office said Tuesday they expected the GAO to begin its work in about nine months. GAO to launch investigation of FDA’s Orphan Drug Program 2017-03-27T04:00:00Z Digital technology is crucial to the library’s evolving operations, and yet it is not a priority of management, the GAO investigators found. America’s ‘national library’ is behind the digital curve, a new report finds 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z But neither the GAO’s findings nor the denials of officials from both the Obama and Bush administrations have slowed the progress of the bill recently passed by the House. Border fence’s devastating toll 2012-09-18T22:00:00Z The senators’ call for a GAO investigation reflects that sentiment. GAO to launch investigation of FDA’s Orphan Drug Program 2017-03-27T04:00:00Z “Of particular concern is that Library Services purchased all of these monitors after the Library’s IG issued a report noting this surplus of monitors,” the GAO wrote. America’s ‘national library’ is behind the digital curve, a new report finds 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z The GAO study confirmed the findings of a 2009 study report by two researchers at the Harvard Medical School. The state of senior health: It depends on your state 2014-06-24T04:00:00Z Of 24 agencies surveyed, GAO found that none used more than half of its available square footage at its headquarters building. Feds say they can slash 30% of their office space, save billions after remote work empties buildings 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Only about five of the Chinese language and cultural centers remain open, the GAO estimated. International enrollment at U.S. colleges rebounds from pandemic slump 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Other universities told GAO that government pressure led to the closures. Universities close most Chinese-backed Confucius Institutes, GAO says 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z That means generally higher borrowing costs for those in the worse-off zip codes, GAO said. Federal pandemic assistance helped Americans pay off credit card debt 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z And agencies are reluctant to share, the GAO said. Ghost towns: Federal office buildings are 80% vacant, government audit finds 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Departments have told GAO that they aren’t sure whether telework will last so they want to keep space as a contingency. Feds say they can slash 30% of their office space, save billions after remote work empties buildings 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The Department of Defense said they would work to implement the GAO’s recommendations, the report stated. Cleanup cost for nuclear contamination sites has risen nearly $1 billion since 2016, report says 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Confucius Institutes on campuses and in schools at one time numbered about 100 centers and today about five remain, the GAO said in a report made public this week. Universities close most Chinese-backed Confucius Institutes, GAO says 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Suspension of loan payments on student loans and some mortgages, and a moratorium on evictions may also have helped borrowers prioritize payments to pay off credit card debt, GAO said. Federal pandemic assistance helped Americans pay off credit card debt 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z GAO measured utilization by taking the total amount of square footage available for employee use at an agency’s headquarters and then dividing it by the number of people who actually entered the building. Ghost towns: Federal office buildings are 80% vacant, government audit finds 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Oklahoma and South Carolina have spent less than 2% of the money they were allocated, GAO said. Forgotten $5 billion: Labor Department sitting on a pile of leftover taxpayer money 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The GAO report urges the Army Corps of Engineers to improve management practices for cleaning up contaminated sites under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program, or FUSRAP. Cleanup cost for nuclear contamination sites has risen nearly $1 billion since 2016, report says 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z The GAO report played down national security concerns regarding the institutes, noting that the FBI does not regard Confucius Institutes as a national security threat. Universities close most Chinese-backed Confucius Institutes, GAO says 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z And those with subprime scores saw the biggest improvements, according to GAO’s work. Federal pandemic assistance helped Americans pay off credit card debt 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z GAO said several agencies objected to its measurements, saying vacations, illnesses and other normal ebbs and flows may have affected the study period. Ghost towns: Federal office buildings are 80% vacant, government audit finds 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z The GAO dinged the government for failing to consult with communities about mitigating the impacts of the wall. Mayorkas declares ‘immediate’ need for border wall in Texas, waives 26 environmental laws 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z The GAO is an independent, nonpartisan agency that examines how taxpayer funds are spent. House Republican duo calls for fraud probe into federal anti-poverty program 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z A GAO survey found that 45 schools out of 74 university respondents said the potential loss of federal funding was the main reason behind closing the institutes. Universities close most Chinese-backed Confucius Institutes, GAO says 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z “Pandemic-related assistance provided by the federal government and credit card issuers likely contributed to cardholders paying down their credit card balances, according to our analysis,” GAO said. Federal pandemic assistance helped Americans pay off credit card debt 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z GAO said one problem is that the Office of Management and Budget, the nerve center of the Executive Branch, hasn’t set benchmarks for agencies to achieve in terms of office space use. Ghost towns: Federal office buildings are 80% vacant, government audit finds 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z After releasing their report last week, GAO officials on Wednesday reviewed their findings at a House Armed Services Committee hearing. Lawmakers demand accountability after report on squalid military barracks 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Over half of federal wildland fire workers are employed for only part of the year, according to the GAO. $18 an hour to parachute into a forest fire? Firefighters hit pay cliff 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z But Thursday’s audit from the GAO again casts a spotlight on the significant problems the plane has encountered and could continue to struggle with in the future. ‘Behind schedule’ and ‘far below’ goals: Pentagon must rethink F-35 strategy, watchdog says 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z GAO’s findings were part of a broader look at credit card use, with some striking findings about race. Federal pandemic assistance helped Americans pay off credit card debt 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Most of the two dozen agencies studied by GAO didn’t provide official responses to the report. Ghost towns: Federal office buildings are 80% vacant, government audit finds 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z However several barracks the GAO investigators examined lacked working air conditioners. Lawmakers demand accountability after report on squalid military barracks 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z “As the fire seasons get longer, it’s really causing a strain in the wildfire fighting process,” says Cardell Johnson, director of the natural resource and environment team at the Government Accountability Office, or GAO. $18 an hour to parachute into a forest fire? Firefighters hit pay cliff 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Those problems mainly revolve around the sky-high long-term operational, maintenance and sustainment costs, which account for at least $1.3 trillion of the program’s lifetime price tag of $1.7 trillion, the GAO said. ‘Behind schedule’ and ‘far below’ goals: Pentagon must rethink F-35 strategy, watchdog says 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z The GAO didn’t guess at the reasons for the barracks issue, but the inspector general cited fewer people using the buildings as a source of the problem. Latest telework worry: Empty federal buildings raise risk of Legionnaires’ disease 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z “These officials acknowledged that exposure to methane gas is a health risk,” the GAO said. GAO: U.S. troops living in barracks with mold, backed-up sewage 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Military personnel told the GAO investigators that they didn’t feel secure in the barracks, comparing them to a “rundown motel or a prison.” Lawmakers demand accountability after report on squalid military barracks 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z "The full extent of UI fraud during the pandemic will likely never be known with certainty," the GAO report summary said. US jobless aid programs bilked of up to $135 bln during COVID, watchdog says 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z About 450 F-35 jets have been fielded so far, the GAO said, deployed by the Air Force, Navy and Marines. ‘Behind schedule’ and ‘far below’ goals: Pentagon must rethink F-35 strategy, watchdog says 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z “The elevated levels of Legionella described above have occurred at a time of reduced building occupancy across the federal government,” investigators said, citing GAO data that found telework policies have emptied agency buildings. Latest telework worry: Empty federal buildings raise risk of Legionnaires’ disease 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z The GAO investigators interviewed one barracks resident who was hospitalized with a respiratory illness linked to mold inside the room. GAO: U.S. troops living in barracks with mold, backed-up sewage 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Ms. Field agreed that the problems in the barracks today are similar to those GAO investigators documented at military family housing units in the past. Lawmakers demand accountability after report on squalid military barracks 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z The Labor Department disputed the magnitude of the GAO finding, saying it was based on a small sample of questionable claims under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program. US jobless aid programs bilked of up to $135 bln during COVID, watchdog says 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z In its report, the GAO made seven specific recommendations to address costs and maintenance delays, and to better clarify the specific roles for the Pentagon, its various offices, Lockheed Martin, and other subcontractors. ‘Behind schedule’ and ‘far below’ goals: Pentagon must rethink F-35 strategy, watchdog says 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Less than $7 billion of that amount has been recovered, GAO said. Fraudsters stole up to $135 billion in unemployment benefits during pandemic 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z “After three visits to the emergency room, the service member was moved to a different barracks without mold and the medical issues were resolved,” according to the GAO report. GAO: U.S. troops living in barracks with mold, backed-up sewage 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Rep. Don Bacon, a retired Air Force brigadier general, said he would have been fired if the barracks where his junior airmen lived matched the squalid descriptions described in the GAO report. Lawmakers demand accountability after report on squalid military barracks 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z GAO said use of large partnerships has ballooned, but the IRS audited just 54 of them in 2019 — a rate of 0.3%. IRS vows ‘equity’ in new approach to audits 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z GAO was asked by House Democrats to look at the overall environmental impact of the wall, and investigators found plenty of issues of concern. Tumbling down: Biden’s construction halt threatens ‘integrity’ of border wall 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z The estimate by GAO, the government’s premier watchdog, is likely to become the standard, though even it has limits, investigators acknowledged. Fraudsters stole up to $135 billion in unemployment benefits during pandemic 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Barracks on each of the 10 bases in the GAO report had heating or air conditioning problems. GAO: U.S. troops living in barracks with mold, backed-up sewage 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Carla Coulson, assistant Army secretary for installations, housing and partnerships, told the lawmakers the Army has already implemented dozens of past GAO recommendations. Lawmakers demand accountability after report on squalid military barracks 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Environmental groups said the GAO report confirmed their earlier complaints. Congressional watchdog describes border wall harm, says agencies should work together to ease damage 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z “As a result, the official estimated that as many as half of the transplanted cacti did not survive in some locations,” GAO investigators said. Tumbling down: Biden’s construction halt threatens ‘integrity’ of border wall 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z GAO looked at the period from the start of the coronavirus emergency in March 2020 to the official end of the emergency in May 2023. Fraudsters stole up to $135 billion in unemployment benefits during pandemic 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Troops told the GAO investigators that poor barracks quality also can affect a service member’s mental health. GAO: U.S. troops living in barracks with mold, backed-up sewage 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z GAO investigators said 17% of them had usage rates of just 25% or less at their headquarters buildings in the first quarter of this year. Sen. Joni Ernst urges feds to sell offices left empty by pandemic telework 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z For the report, the GAO consulted with the federal agencies, as well as the nongovernmental environmental groups. Congressional watchdog describes border wall harm, says agencies should work together to ease damage 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z At a location in Texas, meanwhile, GAO investigators found that contractors had cleared a space to stage equipment and were supposed to reseed the land when they left. Tumbling down: Biden’s construction halt threatens ‘integrity’ of border wall 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Even so, he challenged GAO’s estimate as too scary. Fraudsters stole up to $135 billion in unemployment benefits during pandemic 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The GAO said the Defense Department doesn’t adequately track information on the conditions of military barracks. GAO: U.S. troops living in barracks with mold, backed-up sewage 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Even the top-performing agencies still only used about half of their capacity, GAO said. Sen. Joni Ernst urges feds to sell offices left empty by pandemic telework 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Those consulted told the GAO that construction in parts of the Rio Grande Valley in Texas fragmented the endangered ocelot’s habitat by blocking its cross-border access and putting it at risk of extinction. Congressional watchdog describes border wall harm, says agencies should work together to ease damage 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Those ponds are home to some endangered and threatened species, GAO said. Tumbling down: Biden’s construction halt threatens ‘integrity’ of border wall 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z He said GAO relied too heavily on its study of a small sample of cases to extrapolate a total fraud estimate. Fraudsters stole up to $135 billion in unemployment benefits during pandemic 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z A 2019 GAO report questioned the effectiveness of parity enforcement efforts and said state authorities were too reliant on complaints. Families fall deep in debt for mental health care. Why is insurance so spotty? 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z A senior GAO official told Congress that the country’s emergence from the pandemic offers the government a “unique opportunity” to right-size its office space. Sen. Joni Ernst urges feds to sell offices left empty by pandemic telework 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z The GAO was told lighting along the border harms bird migration and the foraging habits of some species. Congressional watchdog describes border wall harm, says agencies should work together to ease damage 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z “DHS remains committed to coordinating with stakeholders regularly to ensure environmental planning for projects is inclusive and comprehensive,” Jim H. Crumpacker, Homeland Security’s liaison to GAO, said in the department’s official response. Tumbling down: Biden’s construction halt threatens ‘integrity’ of border wall 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z GAO said it took pains not to misidentify fraud and, if anything, erred on the side of caution, perhaps missing actual fraud. Fraudsters stole up to $135 billion in unemployment benefits during pandemic 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z In a survey of all 50 states, the GAO found wide variation in the frequency and type of reviews that states conduct. Families fall deep in debt for mental health care. Why is insurance so spotty? 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z The GAO report comes at a time when the IRS is under intense pressure and scrutiny. IRS skimps on audits of high-dollar partnerships 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z The GAO said that Customs and Border Protection later addressed construction-caused safety hazards, such as building concrete floodwalls to fix earthen levees in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley. Congressional watchdog describes border wall harm, says agencies should work together to ease damage 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z GAO said in its report that there were some positive impacts to the environment from the wall. Tumbling down: Biden’s construction halt threatens ‘integrity’ of border wall 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z GAO said recovering fraudulent payments from the pandemic is proving tougher than recovering regular unemployment benefit overpayments, chiefly because the type of fraud that took place was different. Fraudsters stole up to $135 billion in unemployment benefits during pandemic 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z In addition, the GAO’s report found that event promoters will sometimes distribute tickets through brokers “to capture a share of higher secondary market prices without the reputation risk of raising an event’s ticket prices directly.” $11,000 to see Taylor Swift? How concert tickets got so expensive 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z GAO said that 80% of the time, the large partnerships the IRS does audit result in no additional taxes paid. IRS skimps on audits of high-dollar partnerships 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Customs and Border Protection and the Interior Department should work together to ease the damage, the GAO said. Congressional watchdog describes border wall harm, says agencies should work together to ease damage 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z While White agrees with the GAO that prioritizing the scope of work is important, he said optimum efficiency is not always the most important factor. In a nod to Oppenheimer’s legacy, U.S. officials vow to prioritize cleanup at nuclear lab 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Still, the GAO pointed to weaknesses in oversight by the Office of Environmental Management at Los Alamos. In a nod to Oppenheimer’s legacy, US officials vow to prioritize cleanup at nuclear lab 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The GAO also said that, according to the four resellers interviewed for its report, “professional brokers represent either the majority or overwhelming majority of ticket sales on their sites.” $11,000 to see Taylor Swift? How concert tickets got so expensive 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z The IRS, in its official response to the GAO report, said it’s trying to adapt. IRS skimps on audits of high-dollar partnerships 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z An estimated 53% of companies that conducted due diligence last year "ultimately could not determine whether any of the conflict minerals used in their products may have originated in covered countries", the GAO report said. Some U.S. companies still failing to meet conflict minerals rules, GAO says 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Still, the GAO pointed to weaknesses in oversight by the Office of Environmental Management at Los Alamos. In a nod to Oppenheimer’s legacy, U.S. officials vow to prioritize cleanup at nuclear lab 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The GAO report includes several recommendations for the DOE that include implementing a plan to account for cost and schedule increases, building trust with state regulators and including consideration of potential risks when making decisions. In a nod to Oppenheimer’s legacy, US officials vow to prioritize cleanup at nuclear lab 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z StubHub takes issue with the GAO’s number; of the people who sold tickets through the site last year, it classifies less than 1% as brokers. $11,000 to see Taylor Swift? How concert tickets got so expensive 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z The government can’t “determine the full extent to which improper payments occur,” the GAO said. 10% of food stamp payments were errors in 2022 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Some companies are facing challenges conducting due diligence and while some reports go beyond SEC rules, there are others that don't file reports at all, GAO said. Some U.S. companies still failing to meet conflict minerals rules, GAO says 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The GAO report includes several recommendations for the DOE that include implementing a plan to account for cost and schedule increases, building trust with state regulators and including consideration of potential risks when making decisions. In a nod to Oppenheimer’s legacy, U.S. officials vow to prioritize cleanup at nuclear lab 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z While White agrees with the GAO that prioritizing the scope of work is important, he said optimum efficiency is not always the most important factor. In a nod to Oppenheimer’s legacy, US officials vow to prioritize cleanup at nuclear lab 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z “While the wall panels are typically the most costly part of border barrier construction, the full wall system remains incomplete,” GAO said. Biden is forced to build Trump’s border wall 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z The GAO said some agencies have made headway in reducing their bad-payment rates and generally had made an effort to promote accountability, internal collaboration and new technology and training. 10% of food stamp payments were errors in 2022 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z This is mostly due to "difficulties getting needed information because of lack of access to suppliers and complex supply chains," GAO added. Some U.S. companies still failing to meet conflict minerals rules, GAO says 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The GAO said he brought 32 others with him to last year’s conference in Egypt, most of those “advisers.” Gas giants: Biden team spewed greenhouse gases by flying 400 people to climate talks 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z “ICE has increasingly incorporated guaranteed minimum payments into its contracts and agreements,” the GAO wrote. ICE detention center to remain open after WA law deemed unenforceable 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The GAO report found significant potential gaps in that system, including big-picture problems with how the Defense Department monitors the MDS and its various components, and smaller-level maintenance and upkeep problems at sensitive sites. Watchdog finds corrosion, upkeep woes at key U.S. missile defense sites 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Further details of the inquiry are not available, said Chuck Young, a spokesman for the GAO, a nonpartisan research agency for Congress on government operations. Congressional watchdog agency to probe offshore wind impacts 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z Delays hobbling the readiness of Navy submarines have been documented repeatedly in recent years by the GAO. After crash, submarine docked in WA waits for repairs as shipyards are clogged 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z The total also doesn’t include the 14 members of Congress and 62 congressional staffers, 10 state and local government officials and 15 nongovernmental advisors, GAO said. Gas giants: Biden team spewed greenhouse gases by flying 400 people to climate talks 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z "Even when they stabilize production, I don't see them having quite the factory line that you need to get for that kind of thing," added Chaplain, who led GAO audits of SLS. Analysis: Boeing, Northrop face obstacles in commercializing flagship US rocket 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Despite the Pentagon’s assurances, the findings inside the GAO report are alarming. Watchdog finds corrosion, upkeep woes at key U.S. missile defense sites 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z That report was also presented Tuesday before the House Financial Services subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy by Jeff Arkin, director of strategic issues for the GAO. Speculation and polling about Trump’s running mate 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z The prime recipients often dole out the money to “first-tier subaward” recipients, for which GAO said the data “are limited and may be inaccurate.” Wuhan virus lab got more U.S. money than previously reported 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z GAO ran its report by the State Department, which defended the flights. Gas giants: Biden team spewed greenhouse gases by flying 400 people to climate talks 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The GAO report didn’t really talk about AI. Insider Q&A: Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in military tech 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z The GAO also said that officials may need to purchase new equipment due to seawater corrosion at the site. Watchdog finds corrosion, upkeep woes at key U.S. missile defense sites 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z “Since 2017, GAO has stated that a plan is needed to address the government’s fiscal outlook and promote a sustainable fiscal policy,” the agency said in its summary of the situation. Speculation and polling about Trump’s running mate 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z For example, GAO also found that between July and November 2022, the agency brought 235 extramural researchers into compliance with registration and reporting requirements. NIH toughens enforcement of delayed clinical trials reporting 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Most of the flight interruptions in the GAO report occurred at budget airlines trying to avoid raising ticket prices, but several larger carriers had issues too. Airlines, feds prep for flight interruptions as summer bookings soar 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z Under Trump’s expedited screenings, about 20% of immigrants were in custody for a week or less, according to the GAO. US readies second attempt at speedy border asylum screenings 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z The GAO, which delivered its findings to congressional leaders earlier this month, recommended that the Pentagon designate a specific entity responsible for overseeing sustainment of the entire MDS. Watchdog finds corrosion, upkeep woes at key U.S. missile defense sites 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Federal officials also lacked a plan to take corrective action against states that didn’t meet reporting requirements, the GAO found. As US life expectancy falls, experts cite the health impacts of incarceration 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z GAO, too, noted that extramural investigators are now required to show NIH proof of trial registration and results reporting before filing the annual progress reports necessary to receive their grant’s next year of funding. NIH toughens enforcement of delayed clinical trials reporting 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Responding to the GAO report, the trade group Airlines for America said most cancellations this year have occurred due to severe weather and problems with air traffic control. Airlines, feds prep for flight interruptions as summer bookings soar 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z For years, auditors have recommended steps to correct improper payments, including those that “warrant priority attention,” GAO said. Perspective | Uncle Sam lost $247 billion to improper payments in 2022, auditors say 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z At Alaska’s Fort Greely, GAO officials said personnel at the site have had to physically guard interceptor fields due to the “degradation” of cameras, sensors and other elements of the security system. Watchdog finds corrosion, upkeep woes at key U.S. missile defense sites 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z The DOJ did not make officials available for interviews to answer questions about the GAO report. As US life expectancy falls, experts cite the health impacts of incarceration 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z GAO noted that NIH essentially relies on a facility’s word that it is meeting U.S. animal welfare requirements. Colombian officials halt research, seize animals at NIH-supported facility after alleged monkey mistreatment 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z The GAO report was requested by Republican leaders of the House Transportation Committee. New report blames airlines for most flight cancellations 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z As of February, GAO reported, “37 out of 53 of those recommendations remained open.” Perspective | Uncle Sam lost $247 billion to improper payments in 2022, auditors say 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Among its eight recommendations to military leaders, GAO advised they ensure that National Guard helicopter units continuously update risk management worksheets and remove barriers to pilot training. Recent U.S. military helicopter crashes in training missions 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z The GAO report found 75% of migrants paroled at the border reported to ICE as instructed. Immigrants waiting 10 years in US just to get a court date 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z However, the GAO found that because there is no centralized system for tracking complaints, there was no way to determine how many complaints those flights generated. Helicopters to fly higher, alter routes to lessen noise in D.C. area 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z The GAO said it examined flight data from January 2018 through April 2022 to understand why travelers suffered more delays and cancellations as travel began to recover from the pandemic. New report blames airlines for most flight cancellations 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z GAO had indicated there may come a time when failure to follow through would become a legal matter. DHS looks to run out the clock on border wall 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z “If a reserve component did not meet its goal, that is significant as the reserve components deploy with active forces,” said Brenda S. Farrell, GAO’s defense capabilities and management director, by email. Perspective | Military recruitment lapses lead to ‘challenges to national security’ 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z But the GAO noted that its number is an incomplete count. Research with exotic viruses risks a deadly outbreak, scientists warn The GAO also found that the number of helicopter operations decreased slightly over the three-year period it reviewed, surprising some residents who had believed the number of flights had grown. Helicopters to fly higher, alter routes to lessen noise in D.C. area 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z The GAO said weather was the leading cause of cancellations in the two years before the pandemic, but the percentage of airline-caused cancellations began increasing in early 2021. New report blames airlines for most flight cancellations 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z “In denying the protest, GAO concluded that the Army reasonably evaluated Sikorsky’s proposal as technically unacceptable,” the congressional watchdog agency said in a statement. GAO denies Sikorsky-Boeing challenge to lucrative Army helicopter 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Each of those points reflects numerous open recommendations GAO made in 16 previous reports. Perspective | Military recruitment lapses lead to ‘challenges to national security’ 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z “We found that there are entities that have high-containment labs but have not registered” with the federal government, Kelly L. DeMots, a GAO assistant director for health care, told The Post. Research with exotic viruses risks a deadly outbreak, scientists warn Army "reasonably evaluated Sikorsky's proposal as technically unacceptable because Sikorsky failed to provide the level of architectural detail required by the" request for proposal, the GAO said in a statement. US GAO denies Lockheed protest of Textron $7 bln Army helicopter deal 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z The GAO said the Transportation Department has increased its oversight of airline-scheduling practices. New report blames airlines for most flight cancellations 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z “GAO also denied Sikorsky’s various allegations about the acceptability of Bell’s proposal.” GAO denies Sikorsky-Boeing challenge to lucrative Army helicopter 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z GAO staffers create a healthy diet of written reports, videos and podcasts about how money is being spent in the federal government. Best places to work in the federal government A GAO report released in January revealed multiple gaps in the federal government’s policing of the riskiest kinds of experiments. Research with exotic viruses risks a deadly outbreak, scientists warn Inhibiting uptake of SAF is the cost of the fuel, which the GAO report cites as between two to eight times the cost of conventional jet fuel. The aerospace industry needs climate-friendly fuel. Can WA help? 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z The measure passed Thursday would require the GAO to examine the environmental review process used by federal agencies to greenlight the offshore turbines. Whale deaths prompt Democrats to join Republican calls for probe of offshore wind turbines 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The GAO doesn’t take a position on the merits of the proposals from both companies, saying that is a matter left up to the Army. GAO denies Sikorsky-Boeing challenge to lucrative Army helicopter 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z GAO said NIH isn’t indifferent to the risks of mistreatment of animals in overseas labs and takes steps to try to promote good behavior. NIH spent billions on overseas animal testing but didn’t police anti-cruelty standards 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z GAO said its discrepancies were due to differences in data sets and methodology. Perspective | Reality hinders Biden’s plan to make government a ‘model employer’ 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z “If the FBI does not process tips or information according to policy and procedures,” GAO added, “information can get lost or may not be developed into threat products that the FBI can share with partners.” Perspective | Two-year probe finds law enforcement lapses related to Capitol riot 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Mr. Smith’s measure would also require the GAO to determine the safety of the turbines in hurricanes and other severe weather. Whale deaths prompt Democrats to join Republican calls for probe of offshore wind turbines 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z “We will review the GAO’s decision and determine our next steps,” they said. GAO denies Sikorsky-Boeing challenge to lucrative Army helicopter 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z But that all relies on information the foreign labs provide themselves, GAO said. NIH spent billions on overseas animal testing but didn’t police anti-cruelty standards 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z But in the year leading up to that, GAO investigators found five facilities that didn’t meet the guaranteed minimum for a single month. ICE paid millions to leave detention beds empty: inspector general 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z The DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis developed threat information about someone “with enough ammo to ‘win a small war’ who planned to attend January 6 events while armed,” GAO said. Perspective | Two-year probe finds law enforcement lapses related to Capitol riot 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z GAO said it got an inquiry in May 2021 from the D.C. Scammer filed unemployment claim in name of feds’ top investigator 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z GAO deemed 33 percent of IRS applications, 23 percent of software and 8 percent of hardware as “outdated but still critical to day-to-day operations.” Perspective | IRS tech is so ‘archaic’ the agency struggles to find people to work it 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z GAO’s report says Denmark and the Netherlands were the big dogs in U.S.-funded animal research, with their labs collecting nearly $1.3 billion in contracts or grants from 2011 to 2021. NIH spent billions on overseas animal testing but didn’t police anti-cruelty standards 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Since the Great Recession, the GAO has conducted at least 100 reviews of the Federal Reserve. Lawmakers revive legislation in uphill battle to shed light on Federal Reserve’s monetary policy 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z GAO found police officials did not share “relevant threat information … agency-wide, resulting in some officers not having complete information.” Perspective | Two-year probe finds law enforcement lapses related to Capitol riot 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z “No, although I would note for the record someone filed a claim in my name, and the GAO…” he said, at which point Ms. Sanchez cut him off and moved on. Scammer filed unemployment claim in name of feds’ top investigator 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z “These legacy assets will continue to contribute to security risks, unmet mission needs, staffing issues, and increased costs,” GAO declared. Perspective | IRS tech is so ‘archaic’ the agency struggles to find people to work it 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z Justin Goodman, senior vice president at the White Coat Waste Project, said his outfit’s revelations about U.S. funding for animal testing overseas helped prompt the GAO report. NIH spent billions on overseas animal testing but didn’t police anti-cruelty standards 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Currently, the GAO can audit only the Fed’s financial transactions; it can’t review the deliberations, discussions or communications among the board of governors when deciding to raise interest rates or print money. Lawmakers revive legislation in uphill battle to shed light on Federal Reserve’s monetary policy 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z A GAO audit also looked at how effectively federal agencies used open-source data to assess the risks of Jan. 6. Perspective | Two-year probe finds law enforcement lapses related to Capitol riot 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z The target date to entirely replace the master file is now 2030, but the GAO warns it’s unlikely the IRS will meet that deadline. Opinion | The IRS should not be running on 60-year-old technology 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z “As a result, the schedule for these initiatives is now undetermined,” GAO said. Perspective | IRS tech is so ‘archaic’ the agency struggles to find people to work it 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z But GAO said that it still relies on the labs’ own assertions. NIH spent billions on overseas animal testing but didn’t police anti-cruelty standards 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Mr. Massie’s bill would give the GAO access to all documents, including transcripts and emails, linked to the Fed’s board of governors. Lawmakers revive legislation in uphill battle to shed light on Federal Reserve’s monetary policy 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z While the GAO studies do not say whether better procedures and sharing among and within law enforcement agencies would have prevented or diminished the insurrection violence, a key lawmaker said the findings are alarming. Perspective | Two-year probe finds law enforcement lapses related to Capitol riot 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z “These legacy assets will continue to contribute to security risks, unmet mission needs, staffing issues, and increased costs,” the GAO concludes. Opinion | The IRS should not be running on 60-year-old technology 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Yet, the IRS had 21 IT modernization initiatives in August 2022, GAO reported, but more than a quarter of them did not have time frames for addressing antiquated systems. Perspective | IRS tech is so ‘archaic’ the agency struggles to find people to work it 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z In its official response to GAO, NIH said it will provide an action plan to Congress for steps it can take. NIH spent billions on overseas animal testing but didn’t police anti-cruelty standards 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The GAO could then furnish those documents to Congress upon request. Lawmakers revive legislation in uphill battle to shed light on Federal Reserve’s monetary policy 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z GAO made 10 recommendations in its most recent report, related to issues within federal agencies including internal control problems, and the processing and sharing of information. Perspective | Two-year probe finds law enforcement lapses related to Capitol riot 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z The GAO report said that “available data are inconclusive” as to whether PSR-inspired operational changes have affected safety. Opinion | The Ohio train wreck shows toxic risk of valuing efficiency over safety 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Without that, “IRS lacks accountability for completing this key element,” GAO said. Perspective | IRS tech is so ‘archaic’ the agency struggles to find people to work it 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z Few problems were reported, but GAO investigators didn’t say whether that was because there were no issues or because the labs concealed misdeeds. NIH spent billions on overseas animal testing but didn’t police anti-cruelty standards 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The GAO report cited incomplete paperwork from mining companies and understaffed federal agencies as the two main reasons why the process can get bogged down. Mining law has barely changed since 1872. Can Congress agree on a fix? 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z In a letter to GAO included in the report, the FBI commended GAO for its “extensive fact gathering and thorough analysis.” Perspective | Two-year probe finds law enforcement lapses related to Capitol riot 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z For example, in its most recent Annual Weapons Systems Assessment Report, the GAO notes that obtaining basic information at critical points in the weapons-buying process produces better cost and delivery outcomes. Experts sound the alarm on the “merger mania” in the military-industrial complex 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z According to the GAO, college and university officials provided varying reasons for failing to fully disclose costs, including a lack of staff or technology needed to implement the changes. Cost of college with financial aid adds up to more than advertised 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z NIH told GAO investigators that foreign site visits were too expensive, particularly given the “limited” number of tests involved. NIH spent billions on overseas animal testing but didn’t police anti-cruelty standards 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The GAO said that’s because Homeland Security, in an effort to meet Mr. Trump’s demands for miles of actual barrier, focused on building the panels and deprioritized the other parts of the system. Border Patrol leaders say they need more border wall 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z Park Police, for example, “did not consistently share all fully developed threat information,” said the GAO, a congressional watchdog. Perspective | Two-year probe finds law enforcement lapses related to Capitol riot 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z According to the GAO, more than half of the major defense-acquisition programs it reviewed in fiscal year 2022 "did not demonstrate critical technologies in a realistic environment before beginning system development." Experts sound the alarm on the “merger mania” in the military-industrial complex 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Another leading reason for the obfuscation, the GAO found, is competition with other schools and a fear of causing “sticker shock” if a school reveals to students the true price tag for attending. Cost of college with financial aid adds up to more than advertised 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship and littoral combat ships experienced the greatest number of severe “casualty reports” that impair a ship’s ability to operate effectively, the GAO report said. Report: Navy ships face growing maintenance delays, costs 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Prosecutors had avoided using the laws’ stringent criminal provisions, the GAO found, in part because pre-existing laws were already useful enough. Column: The bogus, homophobic campaign against Biden's stellar FCC nominee 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Oe the day of the riot, the FBI’s Washington Field Office “was tracking 18 domestic terrorism subjects as potential travelers to the D.C. area,” according to the GAO. Perspective | Two-year probe finds law enforcement lapses related to Capitol riot 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z The GAO has clear recommendations for ways to mitigate the risks and challenges of prospective weapons programs before making investment decisions. Experts sound the alarm on the “merger mania” in the military-industrial complex 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Over that period, the GAO has made a series of key recommendations to Congress to fight coronavirus aid fraud and prevent similar abuse in the event of a future crisis. Federal watchdogs ask Congress for long-delayed help to fight covid fraud 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z But Diana Maurer, director of defense capabilities and management at the GAO, said the Navy’s leadership understands there is a problem and is focused on making improvements. Report: Navy ships face growing maintenance delays, costs 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Leslie Gordon, an acting director of the GAO health team, said that until CMS speeds up the process, it "will fail to recover improper payments of hundreds of millions of dollars annually." Government lets health plans that ripped off Medicare keep the money 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z A GAO survey said 57 percent of low-ranking officers indicated the guidance they received “was slightly or not at all clear.” Perspective | Two-year probe finds law enforcement lapses related to Capitol riot 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z The GAO has reported on this issue for 20 years and yet there's been little discernible change in Pentagon behavior. Experts sound the alarm on the “merger mania” in the military-industrial complex 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z That’s unknown, the GAO said, but it reported in December that an extrapolation of Labor Department data would suggest more than $60 billion in fraudulent unemployment insurance payments during the pandemic. Republican-led panel targets COVID relief dollars for review 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z The analysis shows “persistent sustainment challenges that have worsened,” compounded by maintenance delays and deferred maintenance noted in previous reports by the GAO, a congressional agency that audits federal programs. Report: Navy ships face growing maintenance delays, costs 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Another report, prepared by the GAO and sent to Congress on September 29, found that the satellite constellations could harm astronomy and cause environmental impacts as they fall back through Earth’s atmosphere. Satellite Constellations Are an Existential Threat for Astronomy 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z Two of the previous GAO “Capitol Attack” reports were not released publicly because of information sensitive to law enforcement. Perspective | Two-year probe finds law enforcement lapses related to Capitol riot 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z When those vent filters get clogged — whether by sand, as soldiers reported to GAO in 1992, or by debris they might encounter in Ukraine — they can’t perform. EXPLAINER: Why the US flipped on sending tanks to Ukraine 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z The GAO also warned that such an extrapolation has inherent limitations and should be interpreted with caution. Republican-led panel targets COVID relief dollars for review 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z “Over time this situation has resulted in worsening ship conditions and increased costs to repair and sustain ships,” the GAO said. Report: Navy ships face growing maintenance delays, costs 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z This was not the first GAO study to find weaknesses in the rigorous process Perdue professed. Perspective | Trump’s agency relocations hurt staff experience, diversity, watchdog says 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z Booking a migrant into the immigration court system can take more than two hours, but using the latest process can take 30 minutes, the GAO found. Biden border plan expands use of 1950s-era immigration parole powers 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z The GAO describes the modernization effort as the agency’s largest investment in weapons production infrastructure to date, noting that plutonium is a dangerous material and making the weapon cores is difficult and time consuming. US nuclear agency falls short on scheduling, cost estimates 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z The filing of a protest by Lockheed and Boeing triggers a formal legal review from the GAO and requires a decision within 100 days, the agency said. Lockheed's Sikorsky seeks review of Black Hawk replacement contract 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z A spokesperson for Naval Surface Forces said the Navy appreciates the GAO’s recommendations for improving maintenance delivery times. Report: Navy ships face growing maintenance delays, costs 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z In April, GAO found USDA’s “economic analysis did not fully align” with stated relocation objectives regarding improved staffing, service and costs, as it “omitted critical costs and economic effects from its analysis of taxpayer savings.” Perspective | Trump’s agency relocations hurt staff experience, diversity, watchdog says 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z The GAO found that ICE was struggling to manage the people under its supervision, and it remains unclear when their cases will be heard in the backlogged immigration courts. Biden border plan expands use of 1950s-era immigration parole powers 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z Using documents prepared by the nuclear agency for justifying its fiscal year 2023 budget, the GAO identified at least $18 billion to $24 billion in potential costs to build up production capacity. US nuclear agency falls short on scheduling, cost estimates 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z The Army acknowledges Sikorsky's decision to file for protest and will comply with GAO's requirements, said a spokesperson for U.S. Lockheed's Sikorsky seeks review of Black Hawk replacement contract 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z GAO investigators said that also meant the agency might be deporting veterans without following its own policies for giving those cases extra scrutiny. Deported veterans ignite debate in Congress, but issue might be overblown 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z The new GAO audit found the two agencies “experienced substantial loss of staff,” including some in key positions, “as well as their institutional knowledge and critical expertise” after the relocation. Perspective | Trump’s agency relocations hurt staff experience, diversity, watchdog says 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z Based on the service’s regulations, a graduate of the Army’s ION course would incur an active-duty obligation of 1.8 years for officers and 2.4 years for enlisted troops, the GAO report stated. Pentagon’s cyberwarfare troops get the training, then leave, asserts GAO report 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z However, the GAO, other independent analysts and officials in the U.S. US nuclear agency falls short on scheduling, cost estimates 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z More recently, a GAO report issued in March noted that outdated facilities, few inpatient beds and health care provider shortages made the agency’s response to the coronavirus pandemic even more challenging. Spending bill secures funds for Native American health care 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z But retiring fighter jets before their replacements are in the fleet would reduce the military’s overall tactical aircraft capacity, the GAO analysts warned. GAO: Air Force, Navy should better analyze which aging planes still useful 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z While both agencies “partially followed” best workplace reorganization practices, GAO found “they generally did not follow leading practices for diversity management before and after the relocation.” Perspective | Trump’s agency relocations hurt staff experience, diversity, watchdog says 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z Marine Corps officials told the GAO there is no additional active-duty service obligation tied to training for specific roles or positions. Pentagon’s cyberwarfare troops get the training, then leave, asserts GAO report 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z In its report, the GAO outlined the process for making plutonium pits along with a history of how and where the work was done during the Cold War. US nuclear agency falls short on scheduling, cost estimates 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z The GAO report, released in September, details how the processing work dumped on ICE has hamstrung employees. How will asylum work after Title 42 ends? No one knows yet 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z Of all animal proteins purchased from 2014 through 2019 for the National School Lunch Program by Ag, as the department is often called, seafood made up less than 2 percent, according to a GAO report. Perspective | School kids should eat more fish, federal agency says 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z “This slower processing time coincided with the loss of staff,” GAO said. Perspective | Trump’s agency relocations hurt staff experience, diversity, watchdog says 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z Army Cyber Command officials told GAO analysts they are working to revise their regulations to clearly define a three-year service obligation for officers and enlisted personnel who complete ION training. Pentagon’s cyberwarfare troops get the training, then leave, asserts GAO report 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z According to the GAO, some of the construction projects and upgrades needed for the work at Los Alamos won’t be finished for several years. US nuclear agency falls short on scheduling, cost estimates 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z After the 2019 spill, the GAO commissioned a report of the line's problems, which has caused pipeline regulators to more heavily scrutinize the construction process. Keystone spill prompts scrutiny of permit allowing pipeline to run faster 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z GAO, a congressional watchdog that examines government programs and agencies, wants the department to help schools put more seafood on students’ lunch plates. Perspective | School kids should eat more fish, federal agency says 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z GAO is not the only watchdog to criticize the process. Perspective | Trump’s agency relocations hurt staff experience, diversity, watchdog says 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z The Marine Corps cyber officials told the GAO they are requesting guidance from higher headquarters about instituting active duty service obligations for graduates of their ION training courses. Pentagon’s cyberwarfare troops get the training, then leave, asserts GAO report 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z The GAO, the nonpartisan congressional agency that serves as the government’s primary watchdog, reviewed financial aid offers from 176 colleges sent to undergraduate students who were offered full-time enrollment for the 2021-2022 academic year. Advice | Financial aid letters don’t reveal the real cost of college 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z On the bottom end of the spectrum, the GAO estimate said, roughly a fifth, or 3,000, nursing homes met the minimum standard on fewer than 20 percent of the days in a year. Decades of neglect in nursing homes spur Biden plan for staff mandates 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z A December 2020 letter to GAO requesting the report from the two ocean-state senators focused on the economic importance, saying “the seafood industry is critical.” Perspective | School kids should eat more fish, federal agency says 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z For example, GAO said, “an estimated 60 percent of dress codes have rules involving measuring students’ bodies and clothing — which may involve adults touching students.” Perspective | School dress codes can discriminate against many students, report finds 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z The embassy has flooded twice over the last decade, first from a 2012 typhoon and more recently from an extreme rain last August, GAO said. U.S. Embassies Face Growing Risk from Climate Change, Government Watchdog Says 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z “Most colleges are not following best practices for providing clear and standard information in their financial aid offers,” the GAO report said. Advice | Financial aid letters don’t reveal the real cost of college 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z GAO investigators said the Trump administration front-loaded erecting wall panels to meet the president’s deadline, but fell behind on the rest of the “wall system” project. Illegal immigrants pour through gap in border wall in Arizona: Rancher 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z GAO did the study Reed and Merkley requested, but it shifted the focus to nutrition. Perspective | School kids should eat more fish, federal agency says 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z Education Department officials agreed with the GAO recommendations that they should provide resources to help schools design and implement dress codes that protect students’ privacy and promote equitable discipline. Perspective | School dress codes can discriminate against many students, report finds 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z The GAO report examined seven climate disaster types: tsunamis, extreme heat, extreme wind, coastal flooding, riverine flooding, landslides and water security. U.S. Embassies Face Growing Risk from Climate Change, Government Watchdog Says 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z While millions of debtors await a Supreme Court decision on the fate of the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program, the GAO report exposes the absurdity of financial aid letters. Advice | Financial aid letters don’t reveal the real cost of college 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Duckworth then worked with her Democratic Senate colleague Brian Schatz of Hawaii to formally request that the GAO, which audits federal agencies at Congress’s behest, determine if the FCC’s categorical exclusion was still valid. Satellite Constellations Could Harm the Environment, New Watchdog Report Says 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z A new letter from the senators to the USDA, urging implementation of GAO’s recommendations, expands on that point. Perspective | School kids should eat more fish, federal agency says 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z Citing a 2017 Education Office for Civil Rights investigation, the GAO said the reasons a school prohibited Afro hair styles were simply “pretexts for discrimination.” Perspective | School dress codes can discriminate against many students, report finds 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Investigators assigned risk scores to 294 embassies, consulates and other facilities with a combined property value of approximately $70 billion, GAO said. U.S. Embassies Face Growing Risk from Climate Change, Government Watchdog Says 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Here’s the GAO’s list of 10 best practices. Advice | Financial aid letters don’t reveal the real cost of college 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z The GAO’s report asks the Interior Department’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement to increase efforts to safeguard U.S. offshore energy cybersecurity. Offshore oil and gas rigs could be targets of another cyberattack 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z About $1.3 billion was direct spending on food, including seafood, that school officials can order from a department catalogue, according to GAO. Perspective | School kids should eat more fish, federal agency says 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z Other GAO examples of problematic dress code actions include: Perspective | School dress codes can discriminate against many students, report finds 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z GAO is an independent agency that works for Congress. U.S. Embassies Face Growing Risk from Climate Change, Government Watchdog Says 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z About a quarter of the schools didn’t provide any information about college costs in their financial aid offers, according to the GAO report. Advice | Financial aid letters don’t reveal the real cost of college 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z The report is a public version of a “sensitive” GAO report produced in August. China selling anti-satellite radar to friends 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Joe Urban, the director of food and nutrition services for the Greenville County Schools in South Carolina, welcomed the GAO report. Perspective | School kids should eat more fish, federal agency says 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z But that can be difficult for low-income families “who may struggle to buy specific clothing items or afford certain hairstyles,” the GAO said. Perspective | School dress codes can discriminate against many students, report finds 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z The day after the GAO report, FCC announced the creation of its new Space Bureau and Office of International Affairs. Giant satellite outshines stars, sparking fresh concerns for astronomers 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z Such details “might include information about minimum academic requirements to maintain a scholarship or explaining that work-study is not guaranteed since students need to apply for these jobs on campus,” the GAO report said. Advice | Financial aid letters don’t reveal the real cost of college 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z GAO considers this a feature of labor trafficking. Abuses on U.S. bases in Persian Gulf ensnare legions of migrant workers 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z Trade associations for the beef and poultry industries had no comment on the GAO report. Perspective | School kids should eat more fish, federal agency says 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z The GAO does not condemn dress codes but does emphasize the need for equity and safety in their design and implementation. Perspective | School dress codes can discriminate against many students, report finds 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Both the GAO and IG are supposed to be the good guys who root out waste, fraud and abuse. Opinion | Whistleblowers’ sidelining is unacceptable 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z The GAO recommends that Congress change that and compel colleges to do so. Advice | Financial aid letters don’t reveal the real cost of college 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z “We have very clear regulations now saying that you cannot charge recruitment fees,” said Latesha Love, director of international affairs and trade at GAO. Abuses on U.S. bases in Persian Gulf ensnare legions of migrant workers 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z But the embassy incident raised concerns and Congress, in its 2022 defense policy bill, ordered the GAO to report back on what was going on. Guatemala used U.S. military jeeps to intimidate American diplomats 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z More than 80 percent of predominantly Black schools and almost two-thirds of predominantly Hispanic schools enforce strict dress codes, compared with just over one-third of White schools, the GAO found. Perspective | School dress codes can discriminate against many students, report finds 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Federal agencies as of March own and operate over 4,000 charging ports in about 1,050 charging locations in less than 500 cities, GAO said. U.S. boosts EV purchases, but faces supply chain hurdles 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z GAO compiled a list of 18 different areas of care and treatment for government dogs and looked at how 40 agencies match up. Federal agencies caught dogging it over policies on caring for canines 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z GAO most recently investigated working conditions at overseas military bases last year. Abuses on U.S. bases in Persian Gulf ensnare legions of migrant workers 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z GAO investigators also cited an incident covered by The Miami Herald in which the newspaper reported U.S.-made rifles were used by Honduran military police on protesters. Guatemala used U.S. military jeeps to intimidate American diplomats 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z GAO’s data on migrant destinations came from the Border Patrol, which when it catches and releases migrants asks them about their intended destination. It’s not just Texas: Biden administration is busing, flying migrants away from border 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z GAO said they "may have additional performance requirements that may not be met by currently available zero-emission vehicle models." U.S. boosts EV purchases, but faces supply chain hurdles 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z GAO said all 40 agencies had policies governing dogs’ routine medical care, and nearly all had policies on food and water, housing and retirement. Federal agencies caught dogging it over policies on caring for canines 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Love, the GAO official, said Pentagon contracting officials are supposed to be looking for signs of abuses, such as recruitment fees and the confiscation of identity documents. Abuses on U.S. bases in Persian Gulf ensnare legions of migrant workers 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z The Defense Department, which does provide M4 rifles to Honduras but didn’t answer GAO’s questions about whether it reviewed The Herald’s claims. Guatemala used U.S. military jeeps to intimidate American diplomats 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z GAO didn’t provide exact figures in its report and CBP, which has the original data, didn’t respond to inquiries seeking the data. It’s not just Texas: Biden administration is busing, flying migrants away from border 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z The GAO found the Border Patrol issued nearly 94,000 Notice to Report documents to migrant family members between March 2021 and September 2021, primarily in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. GAO examines U.S. border practices in facing record numbers of migrants 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z While agencies generally scored well, the 21 contractor programs that the GAO probed sometimes fell short. Federal agencies caught dogging it over policies on caring for canines 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z According to GAO, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention received around $5 million and Peking University was granted $8.8. million. U.S. funded Chinese research 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z The Guatemalan task force unit believed to have misused the jeeps also has U.S.-provided cargo trucks, radios, helmets, night vision devices and GPS units, GAO reported. Guatemala used U.S. military jeeps to intimidate American diplomats 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z And while the District of Columbia itself wasn’t a huge destination, the surrounding states of Virginia and Maryland were, GAO reported. It’s not just Texas: Biden administration is busing, flying migrants away from border 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z ICE officials told the GAO they are concerned about their growing workload because CBP has released about 100,000 additional migrants using Parole with Alternatives to Detention since the spring. GAO examines U.S. border practices in facing record numbers of migrants 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Army’s contract at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin, didn’t have policies for any of the 18 areas GAO identified. Federal agencies caught dogging it over policies on caring for canines 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Most of the funding was halted, but the GAO investigators said the NIH and the CDC were continuing to fund research institutes in China as of July 2022. U.S. funded Chinese research 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z GAO said the Defense Department struggles to identify which equipment requires continued monitoring to ensure it isn’t being misused. Guatemala used U.S. military jeeps to intimidate American diplomats 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Leaders in each of those states have complained about the GOP governors’ efforts, but the GAO report indicates the migrants were coming no matter what the border-state governors did. It’s not just Texas: Biden administration is busing, flying migrants away from border 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the GAO report. GAO examines U.S. border practices in facing record numbers of migrants 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z GAO said roughly 5,600 dogs are working for federal agencies and contractors. Federal agencies caught dogging it over policies on caring for canines 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z The Pentagon, Centers for Disease Control, National Institutes of Health supplied $28.9 million to Chinese universities and research centers, GAO auditors found. U.S. funded Chinese research 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z “The U.S. government viewed this as an act of intimidation, according to DOD officials,” the GAO concluded. Guatemala used U.S. military jeeps to intimidate American diplomats 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z The Pentagon expects military treatment facilities to follow the health agency’s pediatric lead guidelines, but DHA “currently does not have a process in place to oversee providers’ adherence to the guidelines,” GAO reported. Perspective | Kids at risk of lead contamination in federal child care, watchdog says 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Customs and Border Protection responded to criticism of the Notice to Report process by significantly improving the accuracy of the address collection process after June 2021, the GAO said. GAO examines U.S. border practices in facing record numbers of migrants 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z GAO, in its report, urged agencies to adopt policies for all 18 areas of animal care. Federal agencies caught dogging it over policies on caring for canines 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z The GAO said it could not determine how much of the subawards went to China because of rules that allow awardees to keep data secret. U.S. funded Chinese research 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z “DOD has not made a decision as to the final disposition of these vehicles, according to agency officials,” GAO said. Guatemala used U.S. military jeeps to intimidate American diplomats 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Responding to the GAO report, DHA told The Post the health agency “is actively improving oversight and adherence to lead screening and testing guidelines” by “developing an action plan” with timelines to meet GAO recommendations. Perspective | Kids at risk of lead contamination in federal child care, watchdog says 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Families have generally complied with the government’s instructions, according to GAO. GAO examines U.S. border practices in facing record numbers of migrants 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Of three Energy Department agencies covered by the GAO’s report, one did have standards for all 18 areas of care. Federal agencies caught dogging it over policies on caring for canines 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z The report was requested by Rep. Michael McCaul, Texas Republican and chairman of the China Task Force, who said the GAO findings helped “pull back the curtain on American taxpayer dollars funding entities in China.” U.S. funded Chinese research 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z In January this year, the GAO said the agency had successfully implemented 13 of its 19 recommendations, including increasing the size of the uniformed force. Secret Service uniformed division turns 100 and seeks to move out of the past 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z In a matter of months, he added, the GAO “got us better statistics than the Department of Justice” did over a period of years. Perspective | DOJ slammed by senators over poor reporting on deaths in custody 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z Both the Pentagon and the intelligence agencies plan to purchase more commercial imagery in the future, “but have limited ability to incorporate emerging commercial satellite capabilities in a timely manner,” according to GAO. Biden officials tried to restrict nuclear arms use 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z The GAO noted that Congress and the State Department were left out of the loop in the negotiations. Trump pushed for nuclear testing on the moon during final months of presidency 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z As a result, the GAO has recommended several measures for agencies to prevent pandemic program fraud in the future, including better reporting on their fraud risk management efforts. Secret Service recovers $286M in stolen pandemic loans 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z This report details the achievements and remaining weaknesses in the actions of the GAO for any given year. American Government 2021-07-28T00:00:00Z “Officials stated that tattoo policy updates are based on general discussions and on limited assessments of tattoo-related information, such as studies on tattoo prevalence among youth,” according to a recently released GAO report. GAO report: Military tattoo policies need to be updated 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z Current government policy calls for maximizing the use of commercial space capabilities, but intelligence and defense agencies lack performance goals and measures to tell if they are making progress, the GAO found. Biden officials tried to restrict nuclear arms use 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z “SBA should be more on top of businesses that don’t do the required reporting,” said Lisa Moore, the GAO’s assistant director of financial markets and community investment. Grants not enough for some eateries 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z But a recent GAO update report to Congress on options for dealing with Hanford’s waste stored in underground tanks looks instead at how costs could be cut. Hanford’s soaring cost of radioactive waste cleanup is targeted as NW governors seek more funding 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z The GAO’s role is to produce reports, mostly at the insistence of Congress. American Government 2021-07-28T00:00:00Z “Clear guidance on waivers for unauthorized tattoos would provide consistent information about requirements for waiver requests and conditions for approval,” the GAO said. GAO report: Military tattoo policies need to be updated 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z Auditors at the GAO say predicting actual loan performance is difficult, because the terms and conditions of the program can change, as can borrower behavior. GAO: Federal government is losing, not making, money off student loans 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z Nationwide, nearly a third of grant recipients had required annual accounting reports that were overdue for submission to the SBA by six months, according to the GAO. Grants not enough for some eateries 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z “Opportunities exist for Congress and DOE to take steps now that could potentially save tens of billions of dollars while reducing certain risks posed by the waste,” the GAO said. Hanford’s soaring cost of radioactive waste cleanup is targeted as NW governors seek more funding 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z The GAO created phony companies and forged documents to purchase the radioactive supplies from U.S. vendors. Perspective | A watchdog lied to get radioactive materials. Terrorists could, too. 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z The Defense Department and the individual services told the GAO they “generally agreed” with the recommendations, according to the report. GAO report: Military tattoo policies need to be updated 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z Updated income data from the Education Department has decreased borrowers’ projected future income and lowered projected payments made through the plans, according to the GAO. GAO: Federal government is losing, not making, money off student loans 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z But a 2020 GAO report raised concerns that insiders often remained involved with converted universities. Education Dept. proposes tougher regulation of for-profit colleges 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z DOE’s environmental cleanup costs projections have grown every year over the past decade despite spending billions of dollars on cleanup, the GAO report said. Hanford’s soaring cost of radioactive waste cleanup is targeted as NW governors seek more funding 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z There have been 34 specific instances of sabotage, theft and vandalism of dangerous radioactive materials since 1990, NRC officials told the GAO, according to the office’s latest report on NRC safety. Perspective | A watchdog lied to get radioactive materials. Terrorists could, too. 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z The GAO study said the program resulted in 88,000 “sworn officers.” Biden aims to curb crime wave by reviving troubled 1990s-era Clinton plan 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z The GAO analysis doesn’t take into account the cost of the current extension of the policy. GAO: Federal government is losing, not making, money off student loans 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z The GAO concluded that insider involvement in a conversion poses a risk that insiders may improperly benefit by influencing the tax-exempt purchaser to pay more for the college than it is worth. Education Dept. proposes tougher regulation of for-profit colleges 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z The dramatically increased budgets for Hanford under current projections are driven by three spending areas over the next decade, according to the GAO: Hanford’s soaring cost of radioactive waste cleanup is targeted as NW governors seek more funding 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z The NRC also is expediting regulations to tighten license verification, “including consideration of multi-factor authentication,” another GAO recommendation. Perspective | A watchdog lied to get radioactive materials. Terrorists could, too. 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z But, as detailed in the GAO’s report, the interagency working group has yet to implement a national harmful algal blooms program, one of its main congressional directives. Opinion | As dangerous algal blooms grow, agencies need to pick up the pace 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z And the new GAO report could fuel those concerns. GAO: Federal government is losing, not making, money off student loans 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z “DOD and State officials both said that use that causes civilian harm would not necessarily constitute ‘misuse,’ ” GAO’s report said. Perspective | As Biden visits Middle East, GAO questions U.S. complicity in Yemeni deaths 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z The GAO says costs could be cut by tens of billions of dollars if some of the low-activity waste were grouted, or immobilized in concrete, and shipped out of Washington for disposal. Hanford’s soaring cost of radioactive waste cleanup is targeted as NW governors seek more funding 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z The NRC requires a license to possess radioactive materials, “but the paper licenses it issues can be altered and used to make illicit purchases of radioactive materials,” the GAO found. Perspective | A watchdog lied to get radioactive materials. Terrorists could, too. 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z They should heed the GAO’s advice — and do so quickly, resisting the urge to slowly come up with the perfect plan before taking action. Opinion | As dangerous algal blooms grow, agencies need to pick up the pace 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z In a letter to the GAO, James Kvaal, undersecretary of education, said, “While the department always strives for the best possible estimates, there is some inherent uncertainty in the department’s estimates.” GAO: Federal government is losing, not making, money off student loans 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z The Pentagon also “has not fully measured the extent to which its advising and training have facilitated civilian harm reduction in Yemen,” GAO found. Perspective | As Biden visits Middle East, GAO questions U.S. complicity in Yemeni deaths 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z The GAO report also says that how underground tanks are closed after waste is retrieved could make a significant difference to Hanford budgets. Hanford’s soaring cost of radioactive waste cleanup is targeted as NW governors seek more funding 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z “GAO’s shell companies were successful in acquiring the material because they are not subjected to more stringent controls required for purchases of larger quantities of material,” the report said. Perspective | A watchdog lied to get radioactive materials. Terrorists could, too. 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z The GAO report noted there were incidents in which less-lethal force may have been used by federal agents in violation of policy, but provided no details. Tear-gas safety data lacking, years after widespread use on U.S. protesters 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z There’s further evidence that some insurance companies are pulling back from coverage in infrastructure sectors entirely, the GAO found, judging the risk of attack as too high. Businesses risk "catastrophic financial loss" from cyberattacks, US watchdog warns 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Asked to comment on the GAO report, the Pentagon punted to State. Perspective | As Biden visits Middle East, GAO questions U.S. complicity in Yemeni deaths 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z But if tanks are filled with grout and left in place, costs would be up to $18 billion less than exhuming the entire tanks for disposal elsewhere, according to the GAO report. Hanford’s soaring cost of radioactive waste cleanup is targeted as NW governors seek more funding 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z “GAO’s investigation demonstrates that the integrity of NRC’s current license verification processes can be compromised.” Perspective | A watchdog lied to get radioactive materials. Terrorists could, too. 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z Wyden isn’t satisfied with the GAO report and will keep pressing for answers, spokesman Hank Stern said. Tear-gas safety data lacking, years after widespread use on U.S. protesters 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z When calculated by total population — including those still in the program — the rate drops to no more than 10%, GAO said. Up to 33% of ICE catch-and-release migrants abscond: GAO audit 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z “In February 2021 the President announced his intent to end U.S. support for offensive operations in Yemen,” Jason Bair, GAO’s director of international affairs and trade, said in an email. Perspective | As Biden visits Middle East, GAO questions U.S. complicity in Yemeni deaths 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z But the GAO said Congress was within its rights to demand a timeline for obligating the money. House GOP says Biden’s border wall halt is ‘illegal’ as delay tops 500 days 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z The GAO focused on a “category 3 quantity of radioactive material.” Perspective | A watchdog lied to get radioactive materials. Terrorists could, too. 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z The GAO found that three federal agencies — the Marshals Service, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Secret Service — don’t even document when officers violate their agencies’ policies while using these weapons. Tear-gas safety data lacking, years after widespread use on U.S. protesters 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z The GAO made 10 recommendations for improvements, ranging from different absconsion calculations to better monitoring of contractors. Up to 33% of ICE catch-and-release migrants abscond: GAO audit 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z “Now they have a GAO report that shows the oversight is inadequate and incomplete,” she said. Perspective | As Biden visits Middle East, GAO questions U.S. complicity in Yemeni deaths 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z State Department officials told the GAO investigators they consider civilian harm and how equipment is used when weighing U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia, the report said. GAO: No sign US tracked if its aid was used in Yemen attacks 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z The GAO disagreed, saying category 3 materials could “cause hundreds of deaths from evacuations and billions of dollars of socioeconomic effects.” Perspective | A watchdog lied to get radioactive materials. Terrorists could, too. 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z The GAO report footnoted a 2016 study by Physicians for Human Rights and the International Network of Civil Liberties Organizations on health consequences of crowd-control weapons. Tear-gas safety data lacking, years after widespread use on U.S. protesters 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z Fraudsters operating overseas also have little fear of actually being caught, the GAO said. Pandemic fraud syndicates eye their next targets for theft of taxpayers’ money 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z "Boeing is experiencing aircraft mechanic workforce limitations due to a competitive labor market," GAO said in its report. Labor shortage, security may delay Boeing's new Air Force One -U.S. watchdog 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z In a written response to GAO investigators, State Department comptroller Jeffrey Mounts disputed the GAO’s overall conclusion. GAO: No sign US tracked if its aid was used in Yemen attacks 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z GAO investigators said unemployment programs always dealt with lower-level problems such as people claiming benefits while they actually held jobs. Unemployment benefits deemed ‘high-risk’ program after massive fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z The GAO pointed to a Michigan school district where 60 percent of schools lack air conditioning and extreme heat has forced the district to change its schedule. Climate change is forcing schools to close early for ‘heat days’ 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z GAO investigators said one unemployment program staffer told them “additional investigative resources to track international fraudsters and a renewed focus on prosecuting these individuals would have a deterrent effect.” Pandemic fraud syndicates eye their next targets for theft of taxpayers’ money 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z The agency, known as GAO, determined the process fell far short of best practices it recommends for the federal government. Space Command base change process was flawed, report says 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z GAO investigators said the documents provided by the State Department did not change their conclusion, however. GAO: No sign US tracked if its aid was used in Yemen attacks 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z “GAO has determined that the UI system should be added to GAO’s High-Risk List,” the agency said in a series of new reports on the Labor Department’s unemployment insurance program. Unemployment benefits deemed ‘high-risk’ program after massive fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z When Labor investigated more than 5,000 service contract cases from 2014 through 2019, the GAO said the department discovered violations in 68 percent of cases — “primarily of wage and benefit protections.” Perspective | Federal contract workers lose millions to bureaucratic fumbles 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z GAO investigators said that through December, only about $1.3 billion in pandemic unemployment program overpayments had been recovered. Pandemic fraud syndicates eye their next targets for theft of taxpayers’ money 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z According to the GAO report, meeting participants had conflicting recollections of who picked Alabama over Colorado. Space Command base change process was flawed, report says 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z But audits for those making under $200,000 take roughly the same time as before, the GAO concluded. IRS audits plummet as wealthy escape scrutiny, poorest taxpayers get hit 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Usually, GAO adds new programs to its high-risk list when a new list is issued every other year. Unemployment benefits deemed ‘high-risk’ program after massive fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z For example, the GAO said that because Labor “did not analyze its use of enforcement tools,” it “may have lacked a complete picture of the effectiveness of these enforcement strategies.” Perspective | Federal contract workers lose millions to bureaucratic fumbles 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z The House panel on Friday also heard testimony from Gene L. Dodaro, who leads the GAO, which last week released a report concluding that health agencies need stronger protections against political interference. Trump officials muzzled CDC on church covid guidance, emails confirm 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z The GAO report finds that the “IRS may be understating its potential to improve certain aspects of the taxpayer experience,” and that it would “not necessarily need to develop new filing options on its own.” Most Americans could file their taxes for free, but don’t 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z “Because audit staffing has decreased, IRS cannot conduct as many of these audits, compared to lower-income audits which are generally less complex and involve more automated processes,” the GAO said. IRS audits plummet as wealthy escape scrutiny, poorest taxpayers get hit 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z States also had problems with sending out checks — a 10-week wait for a first payment was common, GAO found. Unemployment benefits deemed ‘high-risk’ program after massive fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z But the interaction between the two agencies apparently is so bad that the GAO said they couldn’t finalize the agreement “because of communication challenges.” Perspective | Federal contract workers lose millions to bureaucratic fumbles 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z “To maintain public trust and credibility, these agencies need to ensure that these decisions are evidence-based and free from political interference,” the GAO’s report concluded. Trump officials muzzled CDC on church covid guidance, emails confirm 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z While the duplicates are less than .2% of the applications, the GAO said the findings are significant due to the possibility of improper payments and potential fraud in this disaster and future disasters. Once dead, twice billed: GAO questions COVID funeral awards 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z “IRS officials explained that the no-change rate has generally decreased because as IRS does fewer audits, it tends to select returns for audit that have the highest chance of resulting in changes,” the GAO said. IRS audits plummet as wealthy escape scrutiny, poorest taxpayers get hit 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z About half the active-duty service members who have federal student loans have balances of more than $13,000, according to the GAO. Student loan forgiveness program for military borrowers slowly improves 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z A Labor Department statement said Labor is implementing GAO recommendations to improve oversight and information sharing. Perspective | Federal contract workers lose millions to bureaucratic fumbles 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z “CBP has not collected and recorded, or reported to Congress, complete data on migrant deaths or disclosed limitations with the data it has reported,” the GAO said. Audit dings Homeland Security over undercount of border deaths 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z Most of the 374 deceased individuals identified on more than one application were listed by different applicants, the GAO said. Once dead, twice billed: GAO questions COVID funeral awards 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z Without that guidance, the GAO said, people who believed they were making progress may not have known that postponing payments for months through forbearance or most types of deferment don’t count. U.S. could have forgiven thousands of student loans but never told borrowers 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z In an all-volunteer system, it has a tough time finding people to fill mission-critical jobs, including doctors and information technology specialists, for whom the forgiveness program could be an effective recruitment tool, the GAO noted. Student loan forgiveness program for military borrowers slowly improves 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z Labor “did not have a process that consistently or reliably informed contracting agencies about SCA violations by employers,” the GAO found. Perspective | Federal contract workers lose millions to bureaucratic fumbles 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z He called GAO’s report “a pretty serious rebuke” to the Border Patrol. Audit dings Homeland Security over undercount of border deaths 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z “The Department of Education has had trouble tracking borrowers’ payments and hasn’t done enough to ensure that all eligible borrowers receive the forgiveness to which they are entitled,” the GAO said. Feds: Thousands may have student debt that should be erased 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z The GAO argues that the department could have used the same approach it employed to identify high-risk loans for review without combing through every file. U.S. could have forgiven thousands of student loans but never told borrowers 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Now, GAO, the nonpartisan congressional agency that is the government’s primary watchdog, is looking to the future. Perspective | GAO highlights a dozen urgent trends D.C. should prepare to confront 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z The GAO said some agencies including the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, as well as the USPS, “failed or took months to provide … requested documents or respond to communications.” Perspective | Federal contract workers lose millions to bureaucratic fumbles 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z But those numbers undersell the actual extent of death, GAO found. Audit dings Homeland Security over undercount of border deaths 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z But that wasn’t clearly explained, the GAO found. Feds: Thousands may have student debt that should be erased 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z While Cordray told the GAO his office is developing a way to identify and correct inaccuracies, no timeline was given. U.S. could have forgiven thousands of student loans but never told borrowers 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z In a new report, “Trends Affecting Government and Society,” it identifies a dozen areas of greatest national concern where “GAO can better be prepared to respond.” Perspective | GAO highlights a dozen urgent trends D.C. should prepare to confront 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z The GAO also cited billions in escalating costs. Dress rehearsal: NASA moon rocket’s last test before launch 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z He did agree with all three of GAO’s recommendations, including one to make better use of external data like death reports tallied by local medical examiners. Audit dings Homeland Security over undercount of border deaths 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z The number of loans eligible for forgiveness through the program is expected to balloon in coming years, according to the GAO . Feds: Thousands may have student debt that should be erased 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z “Although the planned transition provides opportunities to improve, implementing changes in the interim will better position Education to ensure all IDR borrowers receive timely IDR forgiveness,” GAO researchers said in the report. U.S. could have forgiven thousands of student loans but never told borrowers 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z He said GAO identified cybersecurity as a high-risk area across the entire government in 1997, the first time any issue was so designated. Perspective | GAO highlights a dozen urgent trends D.C. should prepare to confront 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z “Survivability and lethality in warfare are increasingly dependent on superior information and communication capabilities,” the second GAO report said. Pentagon to spend $6.1 billion to upgrade Army radios 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z CBP officials told GAO investigators that they are aware of the higher counts from other sources, and use them for “situational awareness,” even if they aren’t part of the agency’s official count. Audit dings Homeland Security over undercount of border deaths 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z Among those calling for an overhaul is Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Va., who leads the House education committee and requested the GAO investigation. Feds: Thousands may have student debt that should be erased 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z The GAO pulled together a panel to work on the project and has met with some lawmakers who requested the review. U.S-backed animal experiments in Chinese, Russian labs get new scrutiny by Congress, GAO 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Those examples and the new trends GAO identified provide lessons for Uncle Sam — if he’s willing to learn. Perspective | GAO highlights a dozen urgent trends D.C. should prepare to confront 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z The panel is still waiting for the GAO’s report and is also engaged directly with the FBI on its use of assessments, according to a spokesperson for the committee. Lawmakers question if FBI director misled Congress after audit revealed agents’ rule-breaking 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z The problem, GAO said, is that Congress has instructed CBP to use all the numbers at its disposal. Audit dings Homeland Security over undercount of border deaths 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z Cordray agreed to a list of changes recommended by the GAO. Feds: Thousands may have student debt that should be erased 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Those labs may not have the rigorous laws governing animal welfare that are in place in the U.S., said the GAO. U.S-backed animal experiments in Chinese, Russian labs get new scrutiny by Congress, GAO 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z Heather Krause, the GAO’s director of physical infrastructure, told the panel Thursday that improved communication about noise concerns would benefit communities, airports, airlines and the FAA. Lawmakers examine FAA response to aviation noise, say more public outreach is needed 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z She said earlier this week that she expects to receive a GAO report within two months. EXCLUSIVE: FBI says it attempted to fix agents’ widespread rule-breaking on sensitive investigations 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z Not only does the agency not do that, but it also hasn’t told Congress the limitations on its own data, GAO said. Audit dings Homeland Security over undercount of border deaths 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z Ms. Mace said Tuesday that GAO committed to conducting a full review of the FBI’s actions and she expected to receive a report within the next two months. Republicans demand answers on FBI operations after audit reveals rules broken in investigations 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z Her name appears first among signatories of the letter that pressed the GAO to scrutinize the NIH’s oversight of taxpayer-funded animal research at foreign institutions. U.S-backed animal experiments in Chinese, Russian labs get new scrutiny by Congress, GAO 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z GAO cited a lack of consistency across state and national levels as a contributing factor to the pattern. Education Dept. fails to explain protections against sex predators despite senators' demands, lawmakers say 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z The GAO report noted that Capitol Police training for violent protests typically envisions a small handful of physically threatening individuals, not a mob. GAO: Jan. 6 shows need for better Capitol Police training and information-sharing 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z GAO’s report highlighted several deficiencies within the police force and its oversight board both in relation to Jan. 6 and in its general planning for security at the Capitol, including: Perspective | Capitol Police haven’t done enough to improve security after Jan. 6, watchdogs say 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z Ms. Mace said she wants to see GAO’s forthcoming report before determining how Congress should proceed in its oversight of the FBI. Republicans demand answers on FBI operations after audit reveals rules broken in investigations 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z The GAO says that figure is likely misleading, with the actual sum potentially varying significantly. Federal officials warn billions stolen from COVID unemployment benefits through fraud 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z The GAO has said it plans to further scrutinize the federal forgiveness process, while the SBA inspector general has included the issue as one of dozens on its target list for oversight in 2022. ‘Immense fraud’ creates immense task for Washington as it tries to tighten scrutiny of $6 trillion in emergency coronavirus spending 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z But the GAO said officers reported that “misconceptions related to use of force have been persistent both before and after the attack.” GAO: Jan. 6 shows need for better Capitol Police training and information-sharing 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z GAO made four recommendations on securing outside police assistance and managing risks. Perspective | Capitol Police haven’t done enough to improve security after Jan. 6, watchdogs say 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z “Today, China has transformed what was an obsolete military into one that can challenge the U.S. military across the spectrum of conventional and unconventional capabilities,” the GAO said in a report made public this week. Defense Department ill-prepared for war with China, GAO says 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z The failures leave the nation vulnerable to future viruses and weather events, GAO says. News at a glance: Mysterious space filaments, damaged dinosaur tracks, and edible worms 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z In its report, the GAO suggested improving the process with “quality assurance checks” on each jurisdiction’s methods and “more detailed instructions on using probability sampling techniques to complete.” D.C. conducts annual count of homeless residents 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z The GAO recommended that the Capitol Police provide more extensive crowd control training to more of its officers, not just those with specific crowd control assignments. GAO: Jan. 6 shows need for better Capitol Police training and information-sharing 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z A letter from the board included in the GAO report said the panel is “committed to implementing any physical security upgrades that will secure the safety of the Capitol complex.” Perspective | Capitol Police haven’t done enough to improve security after Jan. 6, watchdogs say 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z Other problems identified by GAO include vulnerabilities in weapons systems that can be exploited by Chinese cyberattacks, Navy crew fatigue and attack submarine operating problems. Defense Department ill-prepared for war with China, GAO says 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z In tandem with the release of the report, GAO announced it has added HHS leadership and public health emergency coordination to its list of “high-risk” issues that Congress and the executive branch should address. News at a glance: Mysterious space filaments, damaged dinosaur tracks, and edible worms 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z The GAO’s concerns about HHS span four presidential administrations and an array of public health emergencies, ranging from infectious-disease outbreaks such as Ebola and Zika to extreme weather events such as hurricanes. Government watchdog says HHS is at ‘high risk’ of botching a future crisis 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z In response to the GAO report, Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger said his department “agrees with the recommendations” and is “currently taking steps to develop action plans to implement” them. GAO: Jan. 6 shows need for better Capitol Police training and information-sharing 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z Such a “high risk” designation from the GAO carries no immediate penalties for an agency, but it signals to Congress that lawmakers need to pay special attention to that agency’s operations to avoid future debacles. Watchdog: HHS failing on health crises, deemed ‘high risk’ 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z The GAO said the Navy suffers from a shortage of manpower. Defense Department ill-prepared for war with China, GAO says 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z ATF found about 40% of the weapons were manufactured in the U.S., and the rest came from 39 other countries, the GAO said. 40% of guns traced from crimes in Central America came from U.S. 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z “These recommendations were not implemented,” GAO noted, arguing such efforts would still be helpful today. Government watchdog says HHS is at ‘high risk’ of botching a future crisis 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Previous GAO reports have looked at other elements of the Capitol Police’s performance and found them wanting. GAO: Jan. 6 shows need for better Capitol Police training and information-sharing 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z Longstanding “persistent deficiencies” at HHS “have hindered the nation’s response to the current COVID-19 pandemic and a variety of past threats,” the GAO said in its report. Watchdog: HHS failing on health crises, deemed ‘high risk’ 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z China has deployed several types of ballistic missiles capable of targeting moving ships at sea, including DF-26 missiles that the GAO says can reach target ships 932 miles from Chinese coasts. Defense Department ill-prepared for war with China, GAO says 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Rifles were more popular with drug traffickers, who use AR-15 or AK-47-style weapons to protect drug shipments, GAO said. 40% of guns traced from crimes in Central America came from U.S. 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z Jessica Farb, the GAO’s managing director for health care, said the decision to label HHS as “high risk” had been under consideration for the past year, given the agency’s persistent challenges. Government watchdog says HHS is at ‘high risk’ of botching a future crisis 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z The GAO also previously concluded that the Capitol Police’s process for analyzing and addressing security risks at the Capitol complex “is not comprehensive or documented.” GAO: Jan. 6 shows need for better Capitol Police training and information-sharing 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z The shortfalls include managing the medical supply chain, coordinating with federal and state agencies and providing clear and consistent communication to the public and the health care community, the GAO said. Watchdog: HHS failing on health crises, deemed ‘high risk’ 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z GAO said in an earlier report that despite strategy reports produced in 2013, 2017 and 2020, the Pentagon has failed to assign senior leaders with authority and resources to implement effective strategies. Defense Department ill-prepared for war with China, GAO says 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z GAO investigators said, despite Ms. Harris’ focus, government agencies don’t prioritize disrupting U.S. guns from reaching the region. 40% of guns traced from crimes in Central America came from U.S. 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z The GAO said that its warning that the health department is “high risk” is intended to highlight the need for improvements before another crisis spurred by a pathogen, extreme weather or an attack. Government watchdog says HHS is at ‘high risk’ of botching a future crisis 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Last month, the GAO concluded that, more than a year after the attack, the Capitol Police still had not done enough to prevent a similar event. GAO: Jan. 6 shows need for better Capitol Police training and information-sharing 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z Some of those address issues raised by the GAO report. Watchdog: HHS failing on health crises, deemed ‘high risk’ 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z “Potential adversaries, including China, now contest all domains,” the GAO survey found. Defense Department ill-prepared for war with China, GAO says 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z GAO issued one recommendation, telling the State Department to coordinate with embassies and other government entities to get a better sense for firearms trafficking in the key countries. 40% of guns traced from crimes in Central America came from U.S. 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z HHS officials on Thursday said that they were still reviewing the GAO report and its conclusions but were working to improve long-standing challenges inherited by the Biden administration. Government watchdog says HHS is at ‘high risk’ of botching a future crisis 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z The GAO findings largely dovetail with The Washington Post’s reporting about the intelligence and preparedness failures that preceded Jan. 6. GAO: Jan. 6 shows need for better Capitol Police training and information-sharing 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z The GAO concluded that data collection and analysis has been a critical weakness for the federal government since the start of the pandemic. Watchdog: HHS failing on health crises, deemed ‘high risk’ 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z “Without designated leadership, the Navy may be hindered in its efforts to address sustainment challenges,” the GAO said. Defense Department ill-prepared for war with China, GAO says 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Last year, GAO looked at U.S.-sourced weapons flowing to Mexico. 40% of guns traced from crimes in Central America came from U.S. 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z GAO provides nonpartisan recommendations and information to Congress and other policymakers, often setting the tone for complex new topics like cryptocurrency. Congressional watchdog calls for stronger regulation of crypto ATMs 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z The United States has about 55,000 troops in Japan, including a naval contingent, which makes it the largest forward-deployed U.S. force in the world, according to the GAO. US, Japan hold strategic talks after new troop deal 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z Without more accountability, “DOE may risk expending significant taxpayer funds on CCS demonstrations that have little likelihood of success,” the GAO says. Plans to capture CO2 from coal plants wasted federal dollars, watchdog says 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z During the delays “these key assets provided no operational capability,” the GAO said. Defense Department ill-prepared for war with China, GAO says 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z The GAO found there was little data to evaluate the effectiveness of the apps in helping people to know when to quarantine or otherwise limit outbreaks of the virus. As omicron washes over America, much of the country still isn’t using exposure notification apps 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z In its response to GAO, the Justice Department said “the FBI believes” it will get the needed data. Analysis | Biden touts criminal justice record — but advocates want more action quickly 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z The GAO audits agency spending, but it has no verdict yet on how well Uncle Sam is spending those billions. Perspective | The pandemic could drive another national health crisis, GAO warns: Anxiety 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z The GAO report also recommends that the DOE do a better job of choosing which projects to fund and that the DOE should establish more consistent “scopes, schedules, and budgets” for projects. Plans to capture CO2 from coal plants wasted federal dollars, watchdog says 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z In 2018 and 2019, many U.S. agricultural exports declined and the Trump administration poured money into support for farmers including the Market Facilitation Program that was the subject of the GAO audit. Federal watchdog: Trump’s USDA overpaid corn farmers by $3B 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z The GAO study also found some state officials were concerned about marshaling key funds and resources away from other efforts, like vaccination drives, to support an unproved technology. As omicron washes over America, much of the country still isn’t using exposure notification apps 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z In Newark, even a Category 1 hurricane could damage the White Chemical site, the GAO said. After decades, some of America’s most toxic sites will finally get cleaned up 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z But 60 percent is the magic number, the GAO’s report says, noting “OMB set these participation thresholds because a high response rate is an important indicator of data quality.” FBI may shut down police use-of-force database due to lack of police participation 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Investors’ cold feet doomed CCS demo projects at coal plants that the GAO studied, says the Clean Air Task Force. Plans to capture CO2 from coal plants wasted federal dollars, watchdog says 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z Treasury, in response to the GAO report, said it put into practice “lessons learned” on tribal consultations and communications and would update its tribal consultation policy. Native corporations face deadline for federal relief funds 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z A separate GAO report found FEMA’s flood maps do not reflect the latest climate science or key flood hazards such as heavy rainfall. Flood insurance costs rise in areas once deemed lower risk 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z In its examination of hostile behaviors, GAO found that “bullying is widespread in schools nationwide,” hurting 5.2 million students ages 12 to 18, about 20 percent of the school population, in the 2018-2019 school year. Perspective | Students have faced a huge jump in ‘hostile behaviors,’ a new report finds. Attacks with weapons doubled. 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z The order was not addressed in the GAO report, but the idea of tying participation to federal funding was endorsed by many police officials. FBI may shut down police use-of-force database due to lack of police participation 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z The GAO also says that the US “will need to rely on CCS as an essential mitigation option” for climate change. Plans to capture CO2 from coal plants wasted federal dollars, watchdog says 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z The first payments to tribes in the U.S. went out in April 2020, according to GAO — well over a year before funds began going to Native corporations. Native corporations face deadline for federal relief funds 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z A GAO study released last week responds to the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence’s endorsement of a national academy to train future civil servants in digital skills. Opinion | Does the U.S. need a West Point for tech-savvy civil servants? 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z One reason for the underreporting in some cases, GAO said, is that “allegations are reported but ignored for years.” Perspective | Students have faced a huge jump in ‘hostile behaviors,’ a new report finds. Attacks with weapons doubled. 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z No such summary has been published in at least the past five years, the GAO found. FBI may shut down police use-of-force database due to lack of police participation 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Other environmental advocates are much more skeptical of the technology and say the GAO report only shows that CCS projects are a bad investment. Plans to capture CO2 from coal plants wasted federal dollars, watchdog says 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z The GAO, in an October report, reported issues with that rollout of funds, including Treasury guidance that changed over time “sometimes without those changes being clearly communicated to tribes.” Native corporations face deadline for federal relief funds 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z The challenge, which the GAO had identified already, is enormous and urgent: Technological know-how is essential for everything from smooth interaction with the public to effective internal organization to robust cybersecurity. Opinion | Does the U.S. need a West Point for tech-savvy civil servants? 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z Experiences like these can have “lifelong consequences for students’ overall well-being,” GAO warned. Perspective | Students have faced a huge jump in ‘hostile behaviors,’ a new report finds. Attacks with weapons doubled. 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Justice Department officials suggested to the GAO that the national use-of-force program could provide that data, but the program does not differentiate between incidents involving reasonable force and those involving excessive force. FBI may shut down police use-of-force database due to lack of police participation 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z CCS paired with a polluting power plant has yet to be rolled out at a commercial scale, according to the GAO report. Plans to capture CO2 from coal plants wasted federal dollars, watchdog says 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z The GAO report adds new detail about problems created by the move, particularly in vacancies created by the upheaval and in its impact, across the total workforce, on Black employees. Trump’s move of Bureau of Land Management HQ dramatically worsened diversity, report says 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z The onboarding process for one government employee, the GAO found, took 19 months. Opinion | Does the U.S. need a West Point for tech-savvy civil servants? 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z The GAO report adds new detail about problems the move generated, particularly in vacancies created by the upheaval and its impact on Black employees. Trump’s move of Bureau of Land Management HQ undercut diversity, watchdog finds 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z Despite starting the program in June 2020, DFC has struggled to figure out how to review loan applications and still "doesn't have a plan to evaluate the program's overall effectiveness," the GAO report said. Trump gave agency run by Kushner pal $100 million to aid Covid response but it spent $0: watchdog 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z The GAO has been recommending federal recycling reforms since at least 2006, when the EPA was aiming for a 35 percent recycling rate by 2008. EPA finalizes its first national recycling strategy 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z American Indian and Alaska Native women experience higher rates of violence than most other women in the U.S., the GAO reports. Justice delayed for murdered and missing Indigenous women 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z Forging a digital culture at these agencies, as the GAO notes, will also be essential; appointments for political leaders and promotions for career ones should take tech-savviness into account. Opinion | Does the U.S. need a West Point for tech-savvy civil servants? 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z The GAO report looks at the racial changes across the wider 9,000-person agency. Trump’s move of Bureau of Land Management HQ undercut diversity, watchdog finds 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z The GAO recommended that DFC "develop a plan" to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and complete its methodologies for accounting for program costs. Trump gave agency run by Kushner pal $100 million to aid Covid response but it spent $0: watchdog 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z Both Blue Origin’s protest with the GAO and its lawsuit wound up temporarily halting NASA’s contract with SpaceX. Blue Origin loses lawsuit against federal government over NASA’s human lunar lander contracts 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z That problem relates directly to the pandemic because, as GAO officials wrote, people with chronic ailments are more likely to be hospitalized or die of covid-19 than people without them. Perspective | Biden pushes for racial equity in federal health programs. But fragmented plans, poor data hinder efforts. 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z The good news is that by requesting the GAO report, Congress is asking the right questions. Opinion | Does the U.S. need a West Point for tech-savvy civil servants? 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z An additional $2.3 billion in decommissioning liabilities may not have been covered by any form of financial assurance, the GAO said. How much would it cost to shut down an offshore oil well in California? Who pays? 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z In its official response to the GAO report, DFC sought to cast blame on other government agencies. Trump gave agency run by Kushner pal $100 million to aid Covid response but it spent $0: watchdog 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z The Bureau “does not generally conduct or require any subsea inspections of active pipelines,” the GAO said. Column: We learned nothing from previous oil spills. Will we learn from this one? 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z A federal strategy is needed to improve coordination of diet-related programs that combat chronic conditions, according to GAO, which said certain conditions hit men, Black Americans and people living in the South particularly hard. Perspective | Biden pushes for racial equity in federal health programs. But fragmented plans, poor data hinder efforts. 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z The GAO ultimately sided with the agency, saying that showing examples of prejudice “is an essential element of any viable protest,” and that Blue Origin failed to do so. Blue Origin ‘gambled’ with its Moon lander pricing, NASA says in legal documents 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z Castro and fellow members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus had requested the GAO look at available data on Hispanic employment in media and entertainment in October 2020. Here's why the first official figures on Latinos in the media look better than some expected 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z GAO officials quickly restored approximately 300 reports online after an initial review. House Republican wants lists of U.S. military gear in Afghanistan back online 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z “They don’t seem to want to get serious about spending taxpayer dollars wisely and effectively,” said Senate Budget Committee Chairman Bernard Sanders, who with Oversight Committee Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney commissioned the GAO study. Dems’ bid to cut military spending bolstered by government auditor’s report 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z Furthermore, GAO added in a paper last month, “implicit biases and misperceptions about people from various racial and ethnic groups, especially for Black women, can exacerbate disparities by race and ethnicity in access to care.” Perspective | Biden pushes for racial equity in federal health programs. But fragmented plans, poor data hinder efforts. 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z “An agency’s decision not to initiate discussions is a matter we generally will not review,” GAO attorney Thomas Armstrong said in a ruling. Blue Origin ‘gambled’ with its Moon lander pricing, NASA says in legal documents 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z “With today’s GAO report, it’s now a matter of public record that Latinos are underrepresented in the media industry.” Here's why the first official figures on Latinos in the media look better than some expected 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z The GAO did not immediately respond to The Washington Times’ request for comment. House Republican wants lists of U.S. military gear in Afghanistan back online 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z The GAO report arrived during a fight in Congress over the Pentagon budget. Dems’ bid to cut military spending bolstered by government auditor’s report 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z But GAO and members of Congress say there are holes in the information and other problems that hinder a robust response. Perspective | Biden pushes for racial equity in federal health programs. But fragmented plans, poor data hinder efforts. 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z A tiny win at the GAO, and a springboard to federal court Blue Origin’s protest, though, wasn’t a complete failure. Blue Origin ‘gambled’ with its Moon lander pricing, NASA says in legal documents 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z Yet the GAO’s initial ratio in terms of raw employment figures is not as poor as previously presumed, and surprised some analysts and advocates. Here's why the first official figures on Latinos in the media look better than some expected 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z |
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