WASHINGTON, DC (September 15, 2025) – Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), today announced six new appointments to its Tribal and Indigenous Advisory Council. The…
WASHINGTON (May 13, 2025) – The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) today issued its 15th annual report identifying new opportunities to save taxpayers billions of dollars by reducing overlap, duplication, and fragmentation…
WASHINGTON (May 22, 2026) – Orice W. Brown, Acting Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), today announced the appointment of the Chair, Vice Chair, and two new members to the Medicare…
Three accountability reports highlight overlapping challenges and underscore the urgent need for congressional and agency action. WASHINGTON (May 12, 2026) — The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released new analyses that…
Millions of people use taxis or rideshare services every day. While reported incidents are rare, headlines about serious attacks on passengers or drivers themselves have raised concerns about safety. Today’s WatchBlog post looks at our new report…
About 2.8 million children work in the United States—mostly in retail and hospitality. Some of these teens work to earn money for basic needs and expenses. Others are looking to gain real-world career experience. But government investigators have…
Flooding is the most common, costly, and destructive natural disaster in the United States. Yet, most homeowners remain unprotected from its risks. In fact, 86% of high-risk properties don’t have flood insurance. Why? Today’s WatchBlog post looks at…
WASHINGTON (June 11, 2026) — For the first time since the aftermath of World War II, the federal government’s publicly held debt temporarily surpassed the size of the entire U.S. economy. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) projects…
Flooded hallways. Classrooms with temperatures reaching 110 degrees. Black mold. Nearly one in five school districts cancelled classes because of issues like these during the 2024-25 school year. When school facilities fall into disrepair, they can…
Each year the federal government loses an estimated $233 billion to $521 billion to fraud. There is no single or simple solution to combat fraud in federal programs, including those administered by states. But, over the years, GAO has identified…
