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Senate Disbursing Office: Procedures Related to 2025 Cash Count https://ow.ly/guaO50Y4lqr
January 27, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Supply Chain Security: Actions Needed to Improve CBP Management of the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Program https://ow.ly/YbAV50Y4lmS
January 27, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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Federal Prisons: Improvements Needed to the System Used to Assess and Mitigate Incarcerated People’s Recidivism Risk https://ow.ly/81yV50Y4lhV
January 27, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Actions Still Needed to Improve Planning and Management of Its Native American Law Enforcement Unit https://ow.ly/lpCG50Y4lcF
January 27, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps: DOD and DHS Should Update Guidance to Evaluate Instructor Recruitment and Pay https://ow.ly/6ttH50Y3QNA
January 26, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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Weather Safety: Agencies Face Challenges Related to Multilingual Weather Alerts, and AI Project Needs Better Planning https://ow.ly/7SYz50Y3QLS
January 26, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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Southwest Border: CBP Should Improve Oversight of Medical Care for Individuals in Custody https://ow.ly/G2OA50Y3QIC
January 26, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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When extreme weather hits, emergency weather alerts can save lives. Having alerts in multiple languages can reach more people.

Our new report looks at how the National Weather Service is using AI to help: https://ow.ly/P78j50Y19hN
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January 26, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Military service members and their families may be at a higher risk for anxiety and depression during pregnancy. But many do not receive recommended screenings. 

This Maternal Health Awareness Day, learn more about mental health care for military moms: https://ow.ly/bP3A50XXqMQ
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January 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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States lead efforts to prepare for and respond to disasters, like hurricanes. But their capabilities vary. FEMA provides help, but its role could change.

GAO’s Chris Currie discusses what states need to better prepare—on Federal News Network: https://ow.ly/mGIX50Y1r6w
Image of Chris Currie, GAO Director of Homeland Security and Justice with quote “The bottom line is that states are going to have to do more. It’s critical that they have time to prepare for that.”
January 23, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Organ transplants save lives. But the waitlist to receive an organ is long—with as many as 100,000 people on it in the U.S.

Today’s WatchBlog post looks at issues that may delay getting available organs to those who need them: https://ow.ly/cmtE50XXtac
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January 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Medicare pays hospitals to help offset on-the-job training costs for a capped number of resident physicians. In 2023, that cap was raised.

GAO’s Leslie Gordon discusses how this new funding was allocated to hospitals across the country on Federal News Network: https://ow.ly/bzrf50XYaTj
Image of Leslie Gordon, GAO Director, Health Care with quote “Medicare is the biggest funder of graduate medical education. We've noticed misalignment in how medical residency is distributed across the country and where those education dollars go.”
January 16, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Are you a rideshare driver (ex. Uber or Lyft) or taxi driver in the U.S.? If so, we want to hear about your experiences with personal safety for a report to Congress.

Make your voice heard & volunteer for a virtual discussion group using our quick survey: https://ow.ly/guXj50XY5tb
Image of a driver using a navigation app while they drive. Text overlay reads "Calling rideshare and taxi drivers: Congress wants to hear about your experiences with personal safety on the job."
January 16, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Navy Shipbuilding: Improving Warfighter Engagement and Tools for Operational Testing Could Increase Timeliness and Usefulness https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-26-108781?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky&utm_campaign=usgao
January 15, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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A new study found women face greater injury risks from car crashes than men. This fall, the first female crash dummy was introduced to help improve auto safety for women.

Our 2023 blog looked at the safety impacts when dummies don’t represent all drivers: https://ow.ly/P0Y150XXj25
January 15, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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The federal government loses hundreds of billions of dollars to fraud every year—wasting taxpayer dollars and eroding trust in government.

Today’s WatchBlog post looks at ways federal agencies can better combat fraud: https://ow.ly/khET50XWGXN
January 15, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Former U.S. Comptroller General Gene L. Dodaro’s term ended on Dec. 29, 2025. Representative Bennie Thompson of Mississippi reached out to thank Gene for his 50+ years of service, 15 as head of GAO. Read his full statement here: https://ow.ly/NaWw50XWMfW
A quote from Bennie Thompson about Former U.S. Comptroller General and Head of GAO Gene Dodaro's 52 years of service: "During his 52 years working at and leading the Government Accountability Office, Mr. Dodaro has helped root out waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement across the federal government. There is no federal department, agency, or program that has not been made better because of Mr. Dodaro’s tireless work on behalf of the American people."
January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Coast Guard: Actions Needed to Ensure Complete and Timely Reports to Congress Regarding Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-26-108571?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky&utm_campaign=usgao
January 14, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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Coast Guard: Opportunities Exist to Strengthen Reform Efforts to Address Sexual Misconduct https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-26-107685?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky&utm_campaign=usgao
January 14, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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Combating Fraud: Approaches to Evaluate Effectiveness and Demonstrate Integrity
January 14, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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WatchBlog: Guest Spotlight: Reflections from Gene L. Dodaro, the 8th Comptroller General of the United States and Head of GAO https://www.gao.gov/blog/guest-spotlight-reflections-gene-l-dodaro-8th-comptroller-general-united-states-and-head-gao?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky&utm_campaign=usgao
January 14, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Millions of veterans receive compensation payments for injuries or illnesses related to their military service.

GAO’s Elizabeth Curda testifies on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs efforts to update how it determines what compensation veterans receive—today at 2:15 PM: https://ow.ly/y0Fx50XWlnm
Image of Elizabeth Curda with text “GAO Testimony. Elizabeth Curda, Director: Education, Workforce, and Income Security.”
January 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Scams can be devastating to victims, causing them to lose thousands of dollars or, in some cases, their entire life savings.

GAO’s Seto Bagdoyan testifies on the many ways federal agencies are countering such scams—today at 3:30 p.m.: https://ow.ly/hPF550XWljU
Image of Seto Bagdoyan with text “GAO Testimony. Seto Bagdoyan, Director, Forensic Audits & Investigative Service.”
January 14, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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From 2010 to 2025, GAO was led by Gene L. Dodaro, an auditor who joined the agency in 1973 and rose through its ranks to become the 8th Comptroller General.

In today’s blog, Gene reflects, in his own words, on his time at GAO: https://ow.ly/SkaS50XWGfq
January 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM