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Are you still waiting to get your vaccine? The federal government has taken actions to increase the availability of COVID-19 vaccines, and says...

COVID-19 Vaccine Availability and Initial Implementation Challenges
COVID-19 Vaccine Availability and Initial Implementation Challenges
Wednesday, April 14, 2021

While the U.S. has enjoyed a dominant military advantage for decades, the Department of Defense says this superiority is being challenged by potential...

Changes in Military Readiness
Changes in Military Readiness
Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Native American cultural resources are things such as weapons and carvings, building or even human remains. They are irreplaceable and often extremely...

The Theft of Native American Cultural Resources and Federal Efforts to Protect Them
The Theft of Native American Cultural Resources and Federal Efforts to Protect Them
Monday, April 5, 2021

While veterans comprise only 8 percent of the adult population in the U.S., they accounted for almost 14 percent of adult suicides in 2018. In...

VA’s Suicide Prevention Teams Face Increasing Workloads As Demand for Services Grow
VA’s Suicide Prevention Teams Face Increasing Workloads As Demand for Services Grow
Monday, April 5, 2021

Threats to our nation's cybersecurity infrastructure were once again highlighted after reports in December of a mass-breach of U.S. government...

Urgent Actions Needed to Address Federal Cybersecurity Challenges
Urgent Actions Needed to Address Federal Cybersecurity Challenges
Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Trillions of dollars have been used in the federal response to COVID-19. This money includes unemployment assistance and small business loans for...

The State of Our Nation’s Fiscal Health and the Effects of COVID-19, March 2021
The State of Our Nation’s Fiscal Health and the Effects of COVID-19, March 2021
Tuesday, March 23, 2021

More than 100 million workers participate in employer-sponsored retirement savings plans--such as 401Ks. Together, their contributions represent...

The Cybersecurity Risks Facing Retirement Savings Plans
The Cybersecurity Risks Facing Retirement Savings Plans
Monday, March 15, 2021

The Department of Defense is increasingly fielding high-tech weapon systems to maintain U.S. battlefield superiority. However, these sophisticated...

Protecting Military Weapon Systems from Cyberattacks
Protecting Military Weapon Systems from Cyberattacks
Thursday, March 4, 2021

Every two years with the arrival of a new Congress, GAO issues updates to our High Risk List--highlighting some areas of government that are...

The 2021 High Risk Update
The 2021 High Risk Update
Tuesday, March 2, 2021

The IRS processes more than 150 million individual and business tax returns each year. While the IRS has modernized its process to allow for...

The Challenges Facing IRS Before and During COVID-19, And What It Means for Taxes in 2021
The Challenges Facing IRS Before and During COVID-19, And What It Means for Taxes in 2021
Monday, March 1, 2021

The U.S. has put a lot of its hope for combating the effects of the coronavirus pandemic behind two vaccines developed in record time--one year...

Vaccine Safety
Vaccine Safety
Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Policymakers and advocacy groups have raised concerns about the treatment of pregnant women in custody, including the use of restraints, and so-called...

Pregnant Women in Department of Justice Custody
Pregnant Women in Department of Justice Custody
Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) collects data from employers about injuries and illness in order to provide oversight of...

OSHA's Efforts to Ensure Employers Report Job Related Injuries and Illness
OSHA's Efforts to Ensure Employers Report Job Related Injuries and Illness
Thursday, February 18, 2021

In May, the federal government announced plans for Operation Warp Speed--a partnership between the government and private pharmaceutical companies to...

What Manufacturing Challenges Could Delay Vaccine Distribution?
What Manufacturing Challenges Could Delay Vaccine Distribution?
Thursday, February 11, 2021

The Department of Veteran Affairs owns and operates 134 nursing home style facilities called Community Living Centers where disabled and aging...

Citations for Infection Control Deficiencies Were Common at VA Community Living Centers Prior to COVID-19
Citations for Infection Control Deficiencies Were Common at VA Community Living Centers Prior to COVID-19
Friday, February 5, 2021

While the Department of Veterans Affairs operates one of the largest healthcare systems in the country, it also allows veterans to receive care...

Immediate Action Needed to Protect Veterans from Unqualified Health Care Providers
Immediate Action Needed to Protect Veterans from Unqualified Health Care Providers
Monday, February 1, 2021

U.S. COVID-related infections and deaths set alarming records in January, which further drew attention to delays in coronavirus-vaccine efforts and a...

Federal Response to COVID-19 Challenged by Ongoing Supply Shortages, Vaccine Distribution Delays
Federal Response to COVID-19 Challenged by Ongoing Supply Shortages, Vaccine Distribution Delays
Thursday, January 28, 2021

Rural hospitals are closing at an alarming rate, which had had a significant impact on residents' ability to access health care services. Closures may...

Why Are Rural Hospitals Closing And What Is The Impact?
Why Are Rural Hospitals Closing And What Is The Impact?
Thursday, January 21, 2021

The financial exploitation of seniors is a growing problem in the U.S. and is expected to continue to grow as the population of older Americans also...

Federal Efforts to Curb the Financial Exploitation of Older Americans
Federal Efforts to Curb the Financial Exploitation of Older Americans
Tuesday, January 19, 2021

The Department of Defense spends billions of dollars every year developing high-tech weapons to maintain our battlefield superiority. Sometimes, we...

Protecting Critical Technologies Used in Military Weapons From Adversarial Threats
Protecting Critical Technologies Used in Military Weapons From Adversarial Threats
Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Transportation—whether it's planes, trains, boats or cars—is becoming more automated. While automated technology holds promise—such as improving your...

Oversight of Automated Technology in Transportation
Oversight of Automated Technology in Transportation
Friday, December 18, 2020

As the number of older Americans increases, so does the need for long term health services and supports. Medicaid is the nation's primary payer for...

Access and Quality Problems with Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports
Access and Quality Problems with Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports
Wednesday, December 16, 2020

The federal government relies heavily on information and communication technology products and services to carry out day-to-day operations. This...

Urgent Action Needed to Address the Threats to Federal Information Technology Supply Chains
Urgent Action Needed to Address the Threats to Federal Information Technology Supply Chains
Tuesday, December 15, 2020

NASA has plans to return American astronauts to the Moon by the end of 2024, However, the success of these plans depend on two upcoming test flights...

NASA Human Space Exploration: Significant Investments in Figure Capabilities Required to Strengthen Management Oversight
NASA Human Space Exploration: Significant Investments in Figure Capabilities Required to Strengthen Management Oversight
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
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