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GAO Statement on Blue Origin Bid Protest

https://www.gao.gov/press/blue_origin_2019.htm

Nov 19, 2019

The following is a statement from Kenneth E. Patton, Managing Associate General Counsel for Procurement Law at GAO, regarding today’s decision resolving the protest filed by Blue Origin Florida, LLC, B-417839, August 12, 2019. On November 18, 2019, the U.S. Govern ...

GAO Produces Record Return–$338 for Every Dollar Invested in the Agency

https://www.gao.gov/press/par_nov_2019.htm

Nov 19, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 19, 2019) – The U.S. Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) work yielded a record $214.7 billion in financial benefits for Congress and the nation in fiscal year 2019—a return of about $338 on every dollar invested in GAO. The congressional watc ...

GAO Issues New Natural Disasters Framework to Improve Federal Preparations and Response

https://www.gao.gov/press/disasters-framework-oct-2019.htm

Oct 23, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC (October 23, 2019) — The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) today issued a new guide to help bolster resilience when it comes to natural disasters. The new framework is intended to help managers across government explore opportunities to promote disaster resil ...

GAO Makes PTAC Appointments

https://www.gao.gov/press/ptac_oct_2019.htm

Oct 15, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC (October 15, 2019) – 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 to the Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC). ...

GAO Names Chair and Vice Chair to PCORI Governing Board

https://www.gao.gov/press/pcori_2019sep.htm

Sep 17, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC (September 17, 2019) — Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), today named a new chair and vice chair for the Governing Board of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) ...

Deep Space & Deep Fakes: New "Center for Strategic Foresight" Launched

https://www.gao.gov/press/center-for-strategic-foresight.htm

Sep 10, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 10, 2019)—The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) formally launched its new Center for Strategic Foresight activities today with a conference focused on critical issues confronting policymakers today. The inaugural conference brought together exper ...

Need an Expert? GAO Launches Database to Help

https://www.gao.gov/press/find-an-expert-june-2019.html

Jun 25, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 25, 2019) – The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has launched a new one-stop database where the news media, congressional staff, and the public can locate GAO subject matter experts. The new Find-an-Expert section ( ...

GAO Surveying Thousands on Public Comments to Federal Rulemakings

https://www.gao.gov/press/survey-federal-rulemakings-2019.htm

Jun 20, 2019

Washington, D.C. (June 20, 2019) – The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) today will begin sending an email survey to more than 10,000 people who are believed to have provided public comments on federal rulemakings. This email survey is part of an effort to ...

GAO Makes MedPAC Appointments

https://www.gao.gov/press/medpac_appointments_may_2019.htm

May 23, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC (May 23, 2019) – Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), today announced the appointment of two new members to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), as well as the reappointment ...

GAO Makes MACPAC Appointments, Designates Chair and Vice Chair

https://www.gao.gov/press/gao_macpac_may_2019.htm

May 20, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 20, 2019) — Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), t ...

GAO Warns About the Federal Government's Finances

https://www.gao.gov/press/fiscal_future_2019.htm

Apr 10, 2019

Washington, D.C. (April 10, 2019)—The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) today issued its third annual report on the nation’s fiscal health, examining both the federal government’s current fiscal condition and its longer-term ...

Priorities for Better Government: GAO Issues Priority Recommendation Letters to Help Spur Agency Improvements

https://www.gao.gov/press/priority-recs-apr-2019.htm

Apr 8, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC (April 8, 2019)—The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) today began sending letters to federal agencies with its priority recommendations to help spur improved management of government programs and operations, improve public safety and security, and achieve sig ...

GAO Again Unable to Render an Opinion on the U.S. Government's Annual Financial Statements

https://www.gao.gov/press/gao_opinion_financial_statements.htm

Mar 28, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 28, 2019)—The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) once again could not render an opinion on the federal government’s consolidated financial statements. Shortcomings in the fiscal year 2018 statements prompted Comptroller General Gene Dodaro, the head ...

GAO's 2019 High Risk List: Two Areas Removed but Major Progress Eludes Many Programs and Some Ratings Declined

https://www.gao.gov/press/high_risk_2019.htm

Mar 6, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 6, 2019)—The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) today issued its latest High Risk List, with the rankings for more than half of the over 30 areas on the list largely unchanged and three regressing. Ratings for seven areas improved, two to the point ...

GAO's Center for Audit Excellence and World Bank Begin New Partnership to Enhance Capacity of Accountability Organizations

https://www.gao.gov/press/cae_world_bank_partnership_mar_2019.htm

Mar 1, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 1, 2019) – The U.S. Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) Center for Audit Excellence today expanded its strategic partnerships, signing its first Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the World Bank to strengthen international accountability and promo ...

GAO Deepens Science and Technology Capabilities

https://www.gao.gov/press/gao_deepens_science_tech.html

Jan 29, 2019

Washington, D.C. (January 29, 2019)—The U.S. Government Accountability Office today launched a new Science, Technology Assessment, and Analytics Team to better meet Congress’ growing need for information on science and technology issues. The congressional watchdog agency is combi ...