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Telecommunications: GSA Should Assess Agencies’ Effectiveness at Preventing Service Disruptions
GAO-26-107919
Aug 31, 2026
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1 Open Recommendations
Agency Affected Recommendation Status
General Services Administration The Administrator of General Services should ensure that GSA's Federal Acquisition Service's ASD conducts its post transition assessments for at least the selected agencies to determine (1) whether any agencies experienced service disruptions and, if so, the impact of those disruptions and (2) the effectiveness of agencies' mitigation and contingency plans in mitigating the risk of service disruptions (Recommendation 1)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

Broadband Deployment: Agencies Should Take Steps to Better Target Underserved Areas and Consider Sustainability
GAO-26-107725
Aug 31, 2026
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2 Open Recommendations
Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Federal Communications Commission The Chair of FCC should conduct targeted outreach to smaller participants (such as local and tribal governments and providers), to identify and address difficulties they have experienced completing the bulk Broadband Data Collection challenge process. (Recommendation 1)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration The NTIA Administrator should provide information to NTIA's partner states and territories on when and why to request additional information from BEAD subrecipients, to monitor and support their ability to remain financially sustainable in offering affordable broadband during the 10-year federal interest period. (Recommendation 2)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

Spectrum Management: DOD and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Should Improve External Collaboration
GAO-26-107873
Jun 05, 2026
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3 Open Recommendations
Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Department of Defense The Secretary of Defense should ensure that the DOD CIO develops a policy that requires each of its spectrum repurposing studies to have a documented approach shared with relevant stakeholders that explains how DOD considers and evaluates input from external stakeholders when developing the studies. (Recommendation 1)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Department of Defense The Secretary of Defense should ensure that the DOD CIO develops a policy for future spectrum repurposing studies to require a documented approach to conducting each study, including, for example, the processes used to develop the study and how responsibilities would be assigned within and between agencies. This documentation should be developed in consultation with NTIA and other federal participants, as appropriate. (Recommendation 2)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration The NTIA Administrator should develop a policy for future spectrum repurposing studies to require a documented approach to conducting each study, including, for example, the processes used to develop the study and how responsibilities would be assigned within and between agencies. This documentation should be developed in consultation with DOD and other federal participants, as appropriate. (Recommendation 3)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

Broadband Programs: Agencies Need to Further Improve Their Data Quality and Coordination Efforts
GAO-25-107207
Apr 28, 2025
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14 Open Recommendations
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Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Federal Communications Commission The Chair of FCC should, for its Broadband Data Collection, formally document FCC's internal policies and procedures for conducting validations, verifications, and audits of the broadband availability data FCC collects and making enforcement referrals. (Recommendation 1)
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FCC agreed with this recommendation in a March 2025 letter commenting on this report. According to FCC officials as of June 2026, FCC has taken steps to implement this recommendation and will provide updated information when finalized. When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Federal Communications Commission The Chair of FCC should assess and document the results of its Broadband Data Collection monitoring to identify any deficiencies in its data validations, verifications, audits, and enforcement referrals processes. (Recommendation 2)
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FCC agreed with this recommendation in a March 2025 letter commenting on this report. According to FCC officials as of June 2026, FCC has taken steps to implement this recommendation and will provide updated information when finalized. When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Federal Communications Commission The Chair of FCC should take steps to remedy any deficiencies it identifies in FCC's monitoring of Broadband Data Collection validations, verifications, audits, and enforcement referrals. (Recommendation 3)
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FCC agreed with this recommendation in a March 2025 letter commenting on this report. According to FCC officials as of June 2026, FCC has taken steps to implement this recommendation and will provide updated information when finalized. When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Federal Communications Commission The Chair of FCC, in collaboration and agreement with NTIA, USDA, and Treasury, as appropriate, should clearly define and document the scope of what "covered data" (as referenced in the agencies' information-sharing MOU) includes. (Recommendation 4)
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FCC agreed with this recommendation in a March 2025 letter commenting on this report. According to FCC officials as of June 2026, FCC has taken steps to implement this recommendation and will provide updated information when finalized. When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Federal Communications Commission The Chair of FCC, in collaboration and agreement with NTIA, USDA, and Treasury, as appropriate, should clearly define and document timelines for agencies to submit data on funded awards to the Broadband Funding Map, including any changes to awards. (Recommendation 5)
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FCC agreed with this recommendation in a March 2025 letter commenting on this report. According to FCC officials as of June 2026, FCC has taken steps to implement this recommendation and will provide updated information when finalized. When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Federal Communications Commission The Chair of FCC, in collaboration and agreement with NTIA, USDA, and Treasury, as appropriate, should clearly define and formally document the agencies' broadband funding de-duplication process. (Recommendation 6)
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FCC agreed with this recommendation in a March 2025 letter commenting on this report. According to FCC officials as of June 2026, FCC has taken steps to implement this recommendation and will provide updated information when finalized. When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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