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Aviation Research and Development: FAA Could Improve Its Reporting on Safety Programs
GAO-25-107697
Jul 08, 2025
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1 Open Recommendations
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Department of Transportation The Secretary of Transportation should direct FAA to report on the percentage of its appropriated funds, including the programs and funding amounts, from the Research, Engineering, and Development account that are used for safety R&D projects, as part of its annual reporting process. (Recommendation 1)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

Commercial Shipbuilding: Maritime Administration Needs to Improve Financial Assistance Programs
GAO-25-107304
Jun 30, 2025
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7 Open Recommendations
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Maritime Administration The Administrator of the Maritime Administration should develop measurable goals for the Capital Construction Fund Program to identify the results the program seeks to achieve, and then develop a process to collect information to measure progress and use that information to assess progress on a regular basis. (Recommendation 1)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Maritime Administration The Administrator of the Maritime Administration should develop measurable goals for the Construction Reserve Fund Program to identify the results the program seeks to achieve, and then develop a process to collect information to measure progress and use that information to assess progress on a regular basis. (Recommendation 2)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Maritime Administration The Administrator of the Maritime Administration should develop measurable goals for the Federal Ship Financing Program to identify the results the program seeks to achieve, and then develop a process to collect information to measure progress and use that information to assess progress on a regular basis. (Recommendation 3)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Maritime Administration The Administrator of the Maritime Administration should assess the potential effects of either combining the Construction Reserve Fund Program and the Capital Construction Fund Program or eliminating the Construction Reserve Fund Program and, if warranted, develop a legislative proposal for congressional consideration. (Recommendation 4)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Maritime Administration The Administrator of the Maritime Administration should develop measurable goals for the Small Shipyard Grant program to identify the results the program seeks to achieve, and then develop a process to collect information to measure progress and use that information to assess progress on a regular basis. (Recommendation 5)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Maritime Administration The Administrator of the Maritime Administration should document the agency's decision rationale for selecting or not selecting applications to receive Small Shipyard Grant program awards. (Recommendation 6)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

Capital Investment Grants Program: DOT Should Tailor Technical Assistance Provided to New and Potential Applicants
GAO-25-107672
Jun 18, 2025
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1 Open Recommendations
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Federal Transit Administration The Administrator of FTA should take steps to tailor its technical assistance for new and potential project sponsors to clarify program requirements, processes, and timelines during the pre-entry and early Project Development phases of the CIG program. Such technical assistance could include workshops for potential sponsors or connecting new and potential sponsors with more experienced sponsors. (Recommendation 1)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

Federal Highways: DOT Should Improve Communications on Its Cost-Effectiveness Tool for Emissions Reductions
GAO-25-107366
Jun 18, 2025
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Federal Highway Administration The Administrator of FHWA should provide ongoing formal communications to state DOTs and MPOs on the CMAQ cost effectiveness tables beyond their initial release, including information on the statutory requirement that state DOTs and MPOs consider the tables when selecting CMAQ projects. (Recommendation 1)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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