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Economic Development Administration: Better Coordination with Regional Commissions and Performance Management Needed
GAO-27-108496
Oct 07, 2026
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3 Open Recommendations
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Department of Commerce The Secretary of Commerce should ensure that EDA resumes procedures for validating grantee-reported performance data. (Recommendation 1)
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The Denali Commission The Federal Cochair of the Denali Commission should establish guidance and procedures for collecting and validating standardized, measurable performance information from grant recipients over time across Denali's grants. (Recommendation 2)
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Department of Commerce The Secretary of Commerce should ensure that EDA implements a framework for coordinating with federal regional commissions. The framework should reflect statutory requirements and reflect leading collaboration practices. (Recommendation 3)
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Flood Insurance: Congressional Action Could Help Increase Coverage for At-Risk Properties
GAO-27-108012
Oct 01, 2026
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Congress Congress should consider updating the criteria for mandatory purchase requirement determinations to include all sources of flood risk, including pluvial (heavy rainfall) flooding. (Matter for Consideration 1)
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Congress Congress should consider directing FEMA to collect property-level flood risk information and make it publicly available. (Matter for Consideration 2)
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Congress Congress should consider requiring lenders making federally backed mortgages to ensure homebuyers receive a flood insurance quote prior to closing and to obtain a signed risk disclosure when a buyer declines voluntary flood insurance coverage. (Matter for Consideration 3)
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Congress Congress should consider increasing NFIP coverage limits and establishing a mechanism to adjust them periodically. (Matter for Consideration 4)
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Economic Development Administration: Additional Collaboration with Other Agencies Could Reduce Risks Associated with Overlap
GAO-26-107826
Sep 17, 2026
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Department of Commerce The Secretary of Commerce should ensure that EDA resumes and improves its interagency collaboration efforts to manage the risks and leverage the benefits of overlap with other federal economic development programs, and these efforts should include incorporating leading practices to enhance interagency collaboration. (Recommendation 1)
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Semiconductors: Commerce Needs Plan to Meet CHIPS for America R&D Requirements
GAO-26-109121
Aug 06, 2026
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Department of Commerce The Secretary of Commerce should ensure that the Director of the CHIPS R&D Office develops a plan and timeline with sufficient detail to address how and when the National Semiconductor Technology Center will align with all applicable requirements in the FY21 NDAA. (Recommendation 1)
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Department of Commerce The Secretary of Commerce should ensure that the Director of the CHIPS R&D Office fully implements the NAPMP requirements by either (a) making a timely decision to move forward with the two existing awards or (b) developing a plan and timeline for how Commerce will implement the NAPMP requirements in the FY21 NDAA if it decides not to move forward with the awards. (Recommendation 2)
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Department of Commerce The Secretary of Commerce should ensure that the Director of the CHIPS R&D Office develops a plan and timeline describing how and when Commerce will reestablish the Industrial Advisory Committee to align with all applicable requirements in the FY21 NDAA. (Recommendation 3)
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