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Special Operations Forces: Actions Needed to Improve Monitoring of Acquisitions gao.gov/products/gao-26-1080…

Special Operations Forces: Actions Needed to Improve Monitoring of Acquisitions

The Department of Defense has a civilian-led office that oversees and advocates for U.S. Special Operations Forces acquisitions programs and ensures...

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A cyberattack on a water facility could lead to service disruptions, and harm public health or the environment. GAO’s David Hinchman discusses cybersecurity challenges facing our nation’s water infrastructure on @FederalNewsNet’s podcast: federalnewsnetwork.com/cyber…
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The F-35 is DOD’s most costly weapon system. And DOD is spending billions more on a new strategy to improve its readiness by 2030. Our new report looks at the status of this effort and issues that could affect its success. Learn more: gao.gov/products/gao-26-1081…
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VA Menopause Care: Actions Needed to Help Ensure Quality Care and Patient Education gao.gov/products/gao-26-1078…

VA Menopause Care: Actions Needed to Help Ensure Quality Care and Patient Education

Nearly half of women veterans who receive VA health care are at an age when menopause—the permanent end of menstruation—is most likely to occur. VA...

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Jun 11
Tomorrow at 10 a.m. ➡️ GAO’s Carol Harris testifies on the difficulties veterans face when trying to schedule health care appointments through @DeptVetAffairs’ scheduling systems. veterans.house.gov/calendar/…
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In April, the federal debt reached $31.3 trillion dollars—roughly equal to the size of the U.S. economy. Today’s blog looks at our new report about what’s driving this debt, what it means for you, and what can be done about it: gao.gov/blog/federal-governm…
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Press Release: GAO Urges Immediate Action to Address America’s Unsustainable Fiscal Path gao.gov/press-release/gao-ur…

GAO Urges Immediate Action to Address America’s Unsustainable Fiscal Path

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F-35 Sustainment: Actions Needed to Ensure Updated Strategy Improves Persistent Readiness Challenges gao.gov/products/gao-26-1081…

F-35 Sustainment: Actions Needed to Ensure Updated Strategy Improves Persistent Readiness Challenges

The F-35 is DOD's most costly weapon system, but it hasn't met performance goals and costs to sustain the aircraft continue to increase. In 2025, DOD...

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The Nation's Fiscal Health: Urgent and Sustained Action Needed to Improve the Fiscal Outlook gao.gov/products/gao-26-1086…

The Nation's Fiscal Health: Urgent and Sustained Action Needed to Improve the Fiscal Outlook

The federal government's unsustainable fiscal outlook poses serious economic, national security, and societal challenges. We reported that: As of...

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WatchBlog post: The Federal Government’s Debt Is Growing Faster Than the Economy. What Does that Mean for You? gao.gov/blog/federal-governm…

The Federal Government’s Debt Is Growing Faster Than the Economy. What Does that Mean for You?

In April, the federal government’s debt held by the public reached $31.3 trillion, roughly equal to the size of the U.S. economy. While this has marked an unwelcome new milestone, growing federal...

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Veterans Health Care: Training and Improved Oversight Needed for Reviewing and Reporting Providers with Clinical Care Concerns gao.gov/products/gao-26-1075…

Veterans Health Care: Training and Improved Oversight Needed for Reviewing and Reporting Providers...

The Department of Veterans Affairs requires its medical facility officials to review a provider's care when safety concerns are raised. If VA facility...

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Freedom of Information Act: National Guard Bureau Should Verify Data and Address Reported Challenges gao.gov/products/gao-26-1084…

Freedom of Information Act: National Guard Bureau Should Verify Data and Address Reported Challenges

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) enables the public to request access to government records. The National Guard Bureau collects and tracks FOIA...

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Financial Management: Governmentwide Treasury Account Symbol Adjusted Trial Balance System Supports Transparency Efforts gao.gov/products/gao-26-1079…

Financial Management: Governmentwide Treasury Account Symbol Adjusted Trial Balance System Supports...

Federal agencies use the Governmentwide Treasury Account Symbol Adjusted Trial Balance System to submit financial reporting and budgetary information...

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Behavioral Health: HHS and DOJ Offer Grants to Help Human Trafficking Survivors gao.gov/products/gao-26-1079…

Behavioral Health: HHS and DOJ Offer Grants to Help Human Trafficking Survivors

Given the trauma that survivors of human trafficking have experienced, they may need behavioral health services, such as therapy or substance use...

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Jun 10
The Air Force has the world’s largest fleet of aerial refueling tankers, which are vital for missions like rapid, long-distance air strikes. But many of these planes aren’t meeting the military’s needs. Watch our full interview to find out why: youtu.be/9KMj0u8ixso?utm_sou…
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Veterans Health Care: Scheduling Systems and Related Challenges gao.gov/products/gao-26-1092…

Veterans Health Care: Scheduling Systems and Related Challenges

What GAO Found The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) uses dozens of systems to schedule appointments, manage referrals, and monitor wait times for...

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Aerial Refueling Tankers: Air Force Needs More Focused Metrics and a Risk-Based Mitigation Plan to Improve Sustainment gao.gov/products/gao-26-1091…

Aerial Refueling Tankers: Air Force Needs More Focused Metrics and a Risk-Based Mitigation Plan to...

The Air Force's aerial refueling tanker fleet can refuel aircraft while in flight during military operations. The critical fleet has consistently...

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Priority Open Recommendations: Department of Health and Human Services gao.gov/products/gao-26-1089…

Priority Open Recommendations: Department of Health and Human Services

What GAO Found In May 2025, GAO identified 35 priority recommendations for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Since then, HHS has...

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Priority Open Recommendations: Department of the Interior gao.gov/products/gao-26-1090…

Priority Open Recommendations: Department of the Interior

What GAO Found In May 2025, GAO identified 14 priority recommendations for the Department of the Interior. Since then, Interior has implemented one of...

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Weapon Systems Acquisition: Beyond Business as Usual—Using Leading Practices to Curb Waste and Save Billions gao.gov/products/gao-26-1091…

Weapon Systems Acquisition: Beyond Business as Usual—Using Leading Practices to Curb Waste and Save...

Since 1990, DOD’s costliest weapon programs have consistently exceeded cost estimates and delivery schedules—wasting billions of dollars and decades...

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