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Combatting Fraud in Federally Funded, State-Administered Programs

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It's Time to Take Action to Address the Federal Government's Rising Debt

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VA Health Care: Action Needed to Improve Fertility Care Communications and Eligibility Determination Process

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DOGE: Congress and the Public Lack Assurance That Systems and Data Were Protected at Multiple Agencies

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Small Business Research Programs: Better Data Could Improve Insight into Companies’ Success

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Coast Guard: Additional Action Needed to Address Marine Firefighting Challenges

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Nuclear Power: Actions Needed to Improve NRC’s Assessment of Its Workforce Needs

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IT Systems Annual Assessment: DOD Should Improve IT Fraud Risk Management Practices

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