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Preventing Fraud in Medicare

Medicare is the biggest spending area for the U.S. government and the largest federal health program. Due to the sheer size of Medicare, there are risks of frau…

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قسمت پادکست ویژه: مدافع حریم خصوصی

در حالی که «چگونه اینترنت را تعمیر کنیم» در دوره وقفه است، می‌خواستیم گفتگوی عالی‌ای را که اوایل این هفته داشتیم با شما به اشتراک بگذاریم. سیندی کون، مدیر اجرای…

Water Recycling Program Could Help Drought-Stricken Communities

In some parts of the United States, growing populations and prolonged droughts are straining water supplies. Large-scale water recycling could offer these commu…

USPS’s Financial Condition Struggles Under an Unsustainable Business Model

The U.S. Postal Service is a quintessentially American institution. But during the last 20 years or so, USPS has struggled financially with rising costs and dec…

Which Critical Government IT Systems Are Most In Need of Modernization?

Each year, the federal government spends more than $100 billion on IT systems and cyber-related investments. About 80% of this funding goes to operating and mai…

Our 2025 Assessment of NASA's Major Projects

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 NASA. We …

SBA Disaster Loans—Limiting Duplication of Assistance

After a natural disaster, the Small Business Administration helps homeowners and businesses recover by providing loans. While this funding is important, it is n…

The Financial Sector is Increasing Its Use of Artificial Intelligence. What’s the Risk?

The financial services sector is increasingly using artificial intelligence to automate services and decisions. While this could provide benefits for consumers,…

To Fight Fraud, Inspectors General Need Help Identifying Companies’ Ownership

Fraud in federal programs is a significant and persistent problem. Some fraud is perpetrated by private companies that obscure their ownership information when …

As Scams Become More Costly and Sophisticated, What is Needed to Protect Consumers?

Increasingly, Americans are falling victim to more frequent and sophisticated scams. Technology is helping to fuel this increase. And it’s costing Americans a l…

Hurricane Hunters from NOAA and the Air Force Face the Growing Storm

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 new report …

تلاش‌های فدرال برای مبارزه با فعالیت‌های مالی غیرقانونی مجرمان

سازمان های جنایی و گرو های تروریستی از پولشویی برای انجام جرایم خود، از جمله قاچاق انسان و مواد مخدر، استفاده می کنند. سازمان های فدرال با همکاری یکدیگر برای تح…

Artificial Intelligence Could Improve Critical Infrastructure Services, But It Comes with Risks

Artificial intelligence could be used to improve services and utilities we use every day—such as electricity, water, transportation, banking, and more. But AI c…

As Debt Limit Deadline Looms, What is Needed to Avoid A Default and Its Potential Widespread Consequences?

To prevent the federal government from defaulting on its debt when it neared the debt limit in 2023, Congress voted to suspend the debt ceiling through this com…

Hundreds of Hazardous Waste Facilities May Face Risks from Climate Change

There are more than a thousand facilities across the U.S. that treat, store, or dispose of various types of hazardous waste. Some of these facilities are locate…

FDA's Foreign Inspections of Drug Manufacturers Have Not Rebounded to Pre-Pandemic Levels

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspects drug manufacturers here and overseas to ensure the safety and quality of drug sold in the United States. But FDA…