Read the post How Prevalent is Fraud in Federal Programs? We Take a Look—Focusing on Unemployment Insurance Oversight January 23, 2023 Fraud hurts the integrity of federal programs and erodes the public’s trust in government. Fraud...
Read the post Inflation and Rising Food Prices: How Does Federal Food Assistance Change? January 19, 2023 High prices at the grocery store can hit struggling Americans especially hard. Those receiving...
Read the post On Human Trafficking Awareness Day, We Look at Government Efforts to Combat Trafficking and What More Needs To Be Done January 11, 2023 Tens of millions of people are victims of human trafficking each year, according to one...
Read the post As A New Congress Takes Office, Here’s How GAO Can Help Their Transition January 03, 2023 The 118th Congress is being sworn in today. While Members of Congress will take office in a time...
Read the post Emergency Rental Assistance Helped Prevent Evictions, But Oversight of Payments Was Limited December 20, 2022 Congress twice authorized the use of Emergency Rental Assistance, totaling $46.55 billion in aid, to...
Read the post ICE Needs to Better Oversee Its Multi-Billion Dollar Program for Monitoring Noncitizens in Immigration Court Proceedings December 13, 2022 Immigration and Customs Enforcement—commonly known as ICE—may detain some people awaiting decisions...
Read the post Internet-Connected Technologies Can Improve Services, but Face Risks of Cyberattacks December 08, 2022 Our nation’s critical infrastructure includes sectors that provide essential services, such as...
Read the post Holiday Deliveries—Important Shipping Deadlines and USPS’s Efforts to Meet Them December 06, 2022 The holiday season is here and there’s so much to do! Choosing the perfect holiday cards or presents...
Read the post As Cyberattacks Increase on K-12 Schools, Here Is What’s Being Done December 01, 2022 In recent years, cyberattacks on K-12 schools have increased. Not only do these attacks disrupt...
Read the post Climate Hazards Could Disrupt U.S. State Department Operations Overseas (interactive map) November 29, 2022 The increasing frequency and severity of natural hazards—including those linked to climate change—...
Read the post Flying This Holiday Season? Here’s What to Expect November 16, 2022 Flying during the last few holiday seasons hasn’t been anyone’s idea of fun. Along with the usual...
Read the post Hurricane Recovery Can Take Years—But For Puerto Rico, 5 Years Show Its Unique Challenges November 14, 2022 Recovery from a hurricane can take years. Communities often face challenges understanding and...
