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In some parts of the United States, growing populations and prolonged droughts are straining water supplies. Large-scale water recycling could offer...
Thousands of Americans die each year after overdosing on illicit synthetic drugs, including synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Transnational criminal...
The U.S. Postal Service is a quintessentially American institution. But during the last 20 years or so, USPS has struggled financially with rising...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for overseeing the safety of medical devices sold in the U.S. and issuing recalls when they're...
In the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, the United States and its allies responded with wide-ranging sanctions and export controls on Russia. What...
The U.S.'s defense budget makes up about half of all federal discretionary spending. But even so, there are billions of dollars in "unfunded...
On this special episode of the podcast, we sit down with GAO's Chief Quality Officer Tim Bowling to discuss how GAO protects our fact-based...
On this special episode of the podcast, we sit down with GAO’s Managing Director of Congressional Relations Nikki Clowers to discuss how GAO serves...
Each year, the federal government spends more than $100 billion on IT systems and cyber-related investments. About 80% of this funding goes to...
The IRS has a long-standing goal of improving its taxpayer services and experiences. But many Americans still struggle to connect with the IRS or...
NASA plans to invest billions this year on major projects, including those that would return American astronauts to the moon. For our annual report on...
Cars, trucks and other vehicles are a major source of emissions that have had serious consequences on air quality and people's health. One study...
Under harsh conflict conditions, Ukrainians have struggled to operate nuclear power plants and to secure nuclear and radioactive materials from...
This transition from military to civilian life can be difficult for many. Suicide rates among veterans are about 2.5 times higher during that first...
The U.S. Army is shifting its focus from counterinsurgency-style warfare to large scale combat operations. And with this shift comes an urgent need...
For decades, the Department of Energy has been working to clean up dangerous nuclear waste left behind by U.S. nuclear weapons production and energy...
After a natural disaster, the Small Business Administration helps homeowners and businesses recover by providing loans. While this funding is...
The financial services sector is increasingly using artificial intelligence to automate services and decisions. While this could provide benefits for...
The Department of Veterans Affairs processed about 2 million disability benefits claims in fiscal year 2023. Navigating the claims process can be...
Fraud in federal programs is a significant and persistent problem. Some fraud is perpetrated by private companies that obscure their ownership...
About 25% of college students face food insecurity. Over the years, efforts have been made to better connect students with food assistance programs. A...
Drug shortages are a serious public health concern. They can delay or limit a patient's access to effective care, with potentially dire consequences...
Increasingly, Americans are falling victim to more frequent and sophisticated scams. Technology is helping to fuel this increase. And it’s costing...
On this special episode of the Watchdog Report, we'll listen in on a conversation between GAO Director Cardell Johnson and his team, who worked on a...
