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Veterans seeking medical care at the Department of Veterans Affairs facilities shouldn’t have to worry about their safety. We went undercover to test security. Check out our new report and undercover video at the link in our bio.
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Today’s WatchBlog post looks at how aging facilities are increasing the costs and risks of nuclear cleanup efforts ➡️ Link in our bio.
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3 days ago
What if the federal government could reduce costs, boost revenues, and operate more efficiently? Good news—it can! Today’s WatchBlog post looks at ways we found to save the government up to $251 billion ➡️ link in our bio.
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Sexual abuse and rape are persistent problems in the federal prison system. Today’s WatchBlog post looks at our new report on how efforts to address this abuse could be improved ➡️ Link in our bio.
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11 days ago
The federal government spent $793 billion on contracts last fiscal year—an increase of $17.8 billion from the prior year after adjusting for inflation. How was this money spent? Who were the big spenders? Find out in our new blog & interactive dashboard ➡️ link in our bio.
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A not so long time ago (April) in...our galaxy the Jedi at GAO reported an estimated $186 billion in improper payments made by federal agencies in FY 2025. Made many recommendations to address this, we have. Learn more and May the 4th be with you ➡️ link in our bio.
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13 days ago
Today’s WatchBlog post looks at how the U.S. could better tap the potential of hydrogen energy ➡️ link in our bio
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DOD spends billions of dollars each year to operate and sustain military weapon systems—such as ships and aircraft. These costs can grow over time. Our new report looks at how DOD is addressing cost increases and what more it could be doing ➡️ check it out at the link in our bio.
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Our IT experts play small but mighty role in improving the nation’s cybersecurity—from protecting Americans’ private information to securing critical infrastructure, like telecoms. Check out our new blog and podcast to learn more about how we do this work ➡️ Link in our bio.
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After a disaster strikes, FEMA steps in to help those affected. But these survivors have struggled to communicate with the agency, facing long helpline waits and more. Our new report looks at the role the federal government plays in disaster response ➡️ link in our bio.
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The U.S. spends a trillion dollars each year on Medicare—providing health care for millions of Americans. The sheer size of this program puts it at risk of fraud. GAO’s Leslie Gordon discusses efforts to detect & prevent this fraud in our new podcast ➡️ link in our bio.
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26 days ago
Today’s WatchBlog post looks at the physical and financial struggles facing libraries across the U.S. Check it out at the link in our bio.
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