Month: September 2026

U.S. Government — GAO — Reports & Decisions

Coast Guard: Opportunities Remain to Improve Access to Housing

Published 6 min read

Coast Guard personnel who work near vacation destinations or in remote areas experience challenges accessing private sector housing. Implementing our prior recommendations can better position the military services to manage military housing and support service members and their families. The Big Picture Due to rising costs, Coast Guard service members, 40 percent of whom rotate…

U.S. Government — GAO — Reports & Decisions

Coast Guard: Actions to Address Sexual Misconduct Underway but Incomplete

Published 5 min read

Sexual misconduct in the U.S. Coast Guard is a longstanding problem. Implementing our recommendations can help the Coast Guard instill a culture intolerant of sexual misconduct and communicate progress to Congress and the public. The Big Picture Sexual misconduct has been a challenge within the U.S. Coast Guard for decades. For example, in a 2020…