Recent Posts on GAO Mission and Operations

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GAO’s FY 2025 Report Card—What We Did to Improve Federal Programs and Save Billions of Dollars

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

Auditing a Crisis—How GAO Helps Improve the Federal Response Now and in the Future

GAO is Nonpartisan. Here’s How We Do It.

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How Many Allegations of Fraud were Reported in FY 2024? Here’s A Look at Our New FraudNet Activity Report

How Does GAO Serve Congress?

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Financial Literacy in a Digital Age

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What is the Impoundment Control Act and What is GAO’s Role?

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GAO’s High Risk List Highlights Ways to Save Billions and Help Agencies Work Better

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Federal Contracts Are Highly Coveted—What Happens When There’s a Fight Over Them?

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As Congress Takes Office Today, Here’s How GAO Can Help Members Make Informed Decisions

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Now that the Election is Over, Here are Some of the Major Issues Facing the Nation and Next Congress