Tag: #gao

GAO: Energy Department’s Isotope Program Fails to Align Production With Market Needs

A GAO report finds DOE’s isotope program isn’t systematically matching production to demand, risking medical, security and industrial supplies.

#doe, #isotopes, #healthcare, #gao

GAO: Medicare Advantage and VA Community Care Had More Than $24 Billion in Improper Payments in FY2025

GAO finds over $24 billion in improper payments in Medicare Advantage and VA Community Care for fiscal 2025, citing audit backlogs and missing fraud-risk plans.

#medicare, #medicareadvantage, #va, #gao

GAO: Pentagon obligated $2.64 billion for southern border operations through March 31, 2026

GAO report finds the Pentagon obligated $2.64B for southern border operations through March 31, 2026, using internal transfers, counter-drug funds and construction authorities.

#defense, #bordersecurity, #gao, #dod

GAO: Federal ACA Marketplace Still Leaves Consumers Vulnerable to Unauthorized Enrollments

GAO finds rising unauthorized ACA enrollments and plan switches, urging CMS to strengthen consent checks, access limits and consumer notices.

#healthcare, #aca, #cms, #gao

GAO Warns VA’s Push to Use AI for Disability Claims Faces Longstanding IT and Oversight Gaps

GAO testimony says the VA is modernizing disability-claims IT and exploring AI, but longstanding management and oversight weaknesses and a recent automation error pose risks.

#veterans, #va, #ai, #gao

GAO Warns of ‘Unsustainable Fiscal Path’ as U.S. Debt Nears Postwar Highs; Social Security and Medicare Funding at Risk

GAO's June 11 report says U.S. debt could hit 106% of GDP by 2029 and 251% by 2056; Social Security and Medicare trust funds face depletion in 2032–33.

#federaldebt, #gao, #budget, #socialsecurity, #medicare

GAO: FEMA Delivered $3.2 Billion but Helpline, Housing Shortfalls Hindered Aid

A GAO report finds FEMA sent $3.2B to disaster survivors but struggling helpline, confusing letters and housing shortages impeded access for vulnerable people.

#fema, #gao, #disasterassistance, #housing