Government Accountability Office (GAO) Podcast: Watchdog Report

83 Episoden

The National Register of Historic Places--More Than Just Buildings and Battle Sites
14.09.2026
There are thousands of properties on the National Register of Historic Places. It's everything from buildings to battlefields. But some organizations, including Native American Tribes, have struggled to participate in this list. Learn more from…
The Navy's Attack Submarines Have Costly Maintenance Challenges
27.08.2026
The Navy's attack submarine fleet provide the United States with an unparalleled advantage to gather intelligence undetected and attack enemy targets. But during the last decade, the Navy has lost thousands of days of submarine use to costly…
At FEMA, Staff Reductions and Lack of Planning May Impact Readiness
04.08.2026
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is tasked with helping Americans and communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. But recent reductions in staffing at FEMA may jeopardize these efforts. Here to tell us more is GAO…
Ebola, Measles, and Avian Influenza—The Importance of Emerging Disease Surveillance
30.07.2026
In recent decades, several emerging infectious diseases
have necessitated the need for global responses. We looked at what's
being done here in the U.S. to detect and prevent the spread of
emerging infectious diseases through surveillance.…
Health Insurance Marketplace Agents' Scams and the Efforts to Prevent Them
13.07.2026
Consumers can use the help of a broker or agent to help them navigate government-run health insurance marketplaces. Agents can be useful in helping consumers pick the best insurance plan. But recent federal fraud cases have highlighted concerns that…