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The U.S. General Fund—Balancing America’s Checkbook

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Federal Efforts to Update Old IT are Years Behind Schedule—We Looked at the Impacts of Delays

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Federal Government Made an Estimated $162 billion in Improper Payments Last Fiscal Year

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As Technology Reshapes the World, We Keep Congress Informed of Emerging Trends, Issues

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What is the Impoundment Control Act and What is GAO’s Role?

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After 2023 Bank Failures—Here’s Our Roadmap for Improving Bank Oversight

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GAO’s High Risk List Highlights Ways to Save Billions and Help Agencies Work Better

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TANF Trends and Its Oversight—Welfare Assistance Continues to Shift Away from Cash Assistance (interactive graphic)

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Federal Contracts Are Highly Coveted—What Happens When There’s a Fight Over Them?

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TRICARE Changes Could Affect Military Servicemembers’ Access to Pharmacies

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Recent Reports of Foodborne Illnesses Highlight Need for Better Food Safety

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Another Warning About the Nation’s Fiscal Health and Financial Record Keeping

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