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fromTheregister
1 week ago

Pentagon supply chain tracking is a mess, say auditors

The Pentagon's procurement software inadequately tracks component origins, leading to a lack of visibility about where critical system parts are sourced. Auditors express concerns.
US politics
fromNational Mortgage News
1 month ago

Ex-HUD staffer pleads guilty to false claim over remote work

Baker submitted timesheets to HUD certifying that she worked hours for the government agency that she never actually did.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

VA needs to better plan appointment scheduling modernization, watchdog says

The VA must enhance its appointment scheduling systems to better serve veterans and staff amid challenges posed by complex technological environments.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

CVE audit demanded by Dems as program funding threatened

Congressional Democrats urge a review of the CVE program amid funding uncertainties.
Funding for the CVE program has ended, risking flow of crucial cybersecurity data.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Senate revives SAMOSA bill to tackle software waste - again

The SAMOSA Act aims to improve software license management in US federal agencies to eliminate wasteful spending.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Legislative watchdog rebuffs DOGE efforts to install on-site team

DOGE's attempt to oversee GAO has been rejected, reaffirming GAO's independence and separation of powers.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

GAO finds billions in govt savings, all without Elon

Eliminating redundant IT investments could yield over $100 million in savings for the US federal government, according to the GAO's recent report.
Healthcare
fromkffhealthnews.org
2 months ago

Government watchdog expects Medicaid work requirement analysis by fall

The GAO is evaluating costs of Medicaid work requirements, which gain traction as Congress seeks significant cuts to the program.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Federal Watchdog Reveals Dozens of Inquiries Into Trump's Withholding of Funds

The GAO is investigating if the Trump administration illegally withheld congressionally approved funds, raising potential constitutional issues.
NYC politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

The GAO to investigate HUD's attempted fair housing cuts

HUD's ability to enforce housing laws is endangered by significant staff cuts and grant terminations under the Trump Administration.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

How much money is actually lost to fraud, waste in the US?

Musk suggests eliminating waste in federal spending, particularly in entitlement programs, to preserve Social Security and other benefits.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

VA needs updated cost estimate and rollout schedule for EHR, watchdog says

VA set to resume new electronic health record deployments amid concerns about costs and timelines.
Congressional report urges VA to assess modernization project's total cost and schedule.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

US Coast Guard infrastructure is quietly crumbling. It needs at least $7 billion to fix it.

The US Coast Guard faces a daunting $7 billion infrastructure backlog, with growing maintenance issues affecting vital facilities like piers, airfields, and housing.
US politics
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
4 months ago

GSA lease terminations hit GAO offices doing national security work

GSA is terminating leases for GAO offices, affecting oversight of sensitive national security programs.
US news
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
5 months ago

Government Watchdog Issues Unprecedented Warning on State of U.S. Disaster Response

FEMA's disaster aid delivery is now on the GAO's High-Risk List due to staffing issues and increasing climate-related costs.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

Leadership Failures Helped Lead to FAFSA Debacle, Watchdog Finds

Education Department leadership failed to manage deadlines and underestimated technical issues during the FAFSA overhaul, severely impacting students' ability to apply for financial aid.
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