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Combating Fraud: Approaches to Evaluate Effectiveness and Demonstrate Integrity

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

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

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Fraud and Improper Payments: Data Quality and a Skilled Workforce Are Essential for Realizing Artificial Intelligence’s Benefits

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VA Disability Benefits: Progress Made but VA Decisions on Veterans’ Claims Continue to Be Based, in Part, on Outdated Criteria

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Coast Guard: Actions Needed to Address Law Enforcement Mission Challenges

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