Tag: #gao

GAO: End of CFATS Left Thousands of High‑Risk Chemical Sites Without Terrorist‑Watchlist Vetting

GAO says ending CFATS in 2023 removed federal terrorist‑watchlist vetting for workers at thousands of U.S. high‑risk chemical sites, leaving a security gap.

#chemicalsecurity, #cisa, #gao, #infrastructure

GAO Finds Errors and Unsupported Estimates in White House’s DOGE ‘Wall of Receipts’ $110.3B Claim

GAO audit says the White House DOGE 'Wall of Receipts' reported $110.3B in savings but used incorrect, unsupported or nontransparent methods.

#gao, #doge, #transparency, #whitehouse, #spending

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