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Financial Audit: Securities and Exchange Commission's FY 2025 Financial Statements

GAO-26-107978

Published: Jan 16, 2026

Publicly Released: Jan 16, 2026

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Navy Shipbuilding: Improving Warfighter Engagement and Tools for Operational Testing Could Increase Timeliness and Usefulness

GAO-26-108781

Published: Jan 15, 2026

Publicly Released: Jan 15, 2026

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Consumer Protection: Expeditious Actions Needed to Implement a Government-wide Strategy and Related Efforts to Counter Scams

GAO-26-108842

Published: Jan 14, 2026

Publicly Released: Jan 14, 2026

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Combating Fraud: Approaches to Evaluate Effectiveness and Demonstrate Integrity

GAO-26-107609

Published: Jan 14, 2026

Publicly Released: Jan 14, 2026

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Coast Guard: Opportunities Exist to Strengthen Reform Efforts to Address Sexual Misconduct

GAO-26-107685

Published: Jan 14, 2026

Publicly Released: Jan 14, 2026

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Coast Guard: Actions Needed to Ensure Complete and Timely Reports to Congress Regarding Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment

GAO-26-108571

Published: Jan 14, 2026

Publicly Released: Jan 14, 2026

Legal Decisions

Jan 16

H2 Technology Group, LLC

We deny the protest.

B-423777,B-423777.2

Jan 16

ASG Solutions Corporation d/b/a American Systems Group

We dismiss the protest.

B-424053

Jan 16

National Credit Union Administration—Applicability of the Congressional Review Act to Withdrawal of Fee Reporting Requirements

B-337673

Jan 16

Environmental Protection Agency: Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category—Deadline Extensions

B-337985

Jan 15

Mission Analytics, LLC

We dismiss the protest.

B-423980

Jan 15

U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management― Applicability of the Congressional Review Act to the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan

B-337705

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Blog Post

How Can Federal Government Agencies Stop Fraudsters from Stealing Billions?

Water Recycling Program Could Help Drought-Stricken Communities

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Blog Post

Guest Spotlight: Reflections from Gene L. Dodaro, the 8th Comptroller General of the United States and Head of GAO

Mexican Crime Organizations and the Synthetic Drug Crisis

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Blog Post

While Thousands Applied to Become Air Traffic Controllers, There’s Still a Shortage. We Looked at Why.

Press Release

GAO Makes 2025 PTAC Appointment

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

WASHINGTON (November 25, 2025) - Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), today announced the appointment of a new member...

Press Release

GAO Makes New Appointments to Its Tribal and Indigenous Advisory Council

Monday, September 15, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC (September 15, 2025) – Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), today announced six new appointments to its...

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GAO’s Work Is Nonpartisan, Fact-Based. Here’s How We Do It.

GAO Finds $100 Billion or More in Potential Savings

The Latest Improper Payments Estimate: $162 Billion in FY24

2025 High Risk List Saves Billions and Improves Government Efficiency and Effectiveness

Recent Reports & Testimonies

Financial Audit: Securities and Exchange Commission's FY 2025 Financial Statements

Navy Shipbuilding: Improving Warfighter Engagement and Tools for Operational Testing Could Increase Timeliness and Usefulness

Consumer Protection: Expeditious Actions Needed to Implement a Government-wide Strategy and Related Efforts to Counter Scams

Combating Fraud: Approaches to Evaluate Effectiveness and Demonstrate Integrity

Coast Guard: Opportunities Exist to Strengthen Reform Efforts to Address Sexual Misconduct

Coast Guard: Actions Needed to Ensure Complete and Timely Reports to Congress Regarding Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment

Legal Decisions

H2 Technology Group, LLC

ASG Solutions Corporation d/b/a American Systems Group

National Credit Union Administration—Applicability of the Congressional Review Act to Withdrawal of Fee Reporting Requirements

Environmental Protection Agency: Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category—Deadline Extensions

Mission Analytics, LLC

U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management― Applicability of the Congressional Review Act to the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan

Featured Topics

Signature Reports

Recent News

How Can Federal Government Agencies Stop Fraudsters from Stealing Billions?

Water Recycling Program Could Help Drought-Stricken Communities

Guest Spotlight: Reflections from Gene L. Dodaro, the 8th Comptroller General of the United States and Head of GAO

Mexican Crime Organizations and the Synthetic Drug Crisis

While Thousands Applied to Become Air Traffic Controllers, There’s Still a Shortage. We Looked at Why.

GAO Makes 2025 PTAC Appointment

A Tribute to Comptroller General Gene Dodaro – Sen. James Lankford

GAO Makes New Appointments to Its Tribal and Indigenous Advisory Council

About the U.S. Comptroller General

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GAO’s Work Is Nonpartisan, Fact-Based. Here’s How We Do It.

GAO Finds $100 Billion or More in Potential Savings

The Latest Improper Payments Estimate: $162 Billion in FY24

2025 High Risk List Saves Billions and Improves Government Efficiency and Effectiveness

Recent Reports & Testimonies

Legal Decisions

Featured Topics

Signature Reports

Recent News

How Can Federal Government Agencies Stop Fraudsters from Stealing Billions?

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Water Recycling Program Could Help Drought-Stricken Communities

Guest Spotlight: Reflections from Gene L. Dodaro, the 8th Comptroller General of the United States and Head of GAO

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Mexican Crime Organizations and the Synthetic Drug Crisis

While Thousands Applied to Become Air Traffic Controllers, There’s Still a Shortage. We Looked at Why.

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