Fraud in federal programs remains a significant and persistent issue. Some fraud is committed by private companies that obscure their ownership information when…
Approximately 25% of college students experience food insecurity. Over time, efforts have been made to better connect students with food assistance programs. A …
Drug shortages are a serious public health concern, as they can delay or restrict patients' access to effective treatment, potentially leading to severe health …
Increasingly, Americans are falling victim to more frequent and sophisticated scams. Technology is helping to fuel this increase. And it’s costing Americans a l…
In this special episode of the Watchdog Report, we will listen in on a conversation between GAO Director Cardell Johnson and his team, who have worked on a new …
Protecting federal buildings and facilities from growing threats is a big, important job. We recently tested security at some of these facilities. We learn more…
Mashirika ya uhalifu na vikundi vya kigaidi hutumia utakatishaji pesa ili kutekeleza uhalifu wao, ikiwa ni pamoja na biashara haramu ya binadamu na dawa za kule…
Artificial intelligence could be used to improve services and utilities we use every day—such as electricity, water, transportation, banking, and more. But AI c…
To prevent the federal government from defaulting on its debt when it neared the debt limit in 2023, Congress voted to suspend the debt ceiling through this com…
The Navy maintains a fleet of large amphibious warfare ships that are primarily used for important Marine Corps missions. But the Navy has struggled to keep the…
There are more than a thousand facilities across the U.S. that treat, store, or dispose of various types of hazardous waste. Some of these facilities are locate…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspects drug manufacturers both here and abroad to ensure the safety and quality of drugs sold in the United States. But…
Early in the pandemic, the federal government prioritized swiftly distributing checks to businesses and workers to help meet the urgent needs they face because …
When military service members and their families move to a new base, they are subject to the fluctuations of the housing markets they enter and leave. Trying to…
Radioactive materials are commonly used for medical, industrial, or research purposes. But in the hands of terrorists, even in small amounts, they can be used t…
The effects of climate change have cost the federal government and taxpayers billions of dollars. These costs are likely to increase in the future, even if acti…
Banks that loaned money for commercial real estate ventures may be feeling the pinch, as many offices and business spaces continue to sit vacant in the wake of …
People with disabilities may experience domestic violence at a rate five times higher than those without disabilities. But domestic violence centers may struggl…
In a new report, we found that Black girls are disciplined much more often and more harshly than other children in public schools. GAO’s Jackie Nowicki tells us…
China is the world's largest investor in international infrastructure financing and development. Through its initiative, the Belt and Road Initiative, China has…
The Department of Defense maintains a stockpile of critical materials essential to national defense and civilian life. This includes metals such as titanium, us…