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When members of Congress need answers to complex, difficult questions, they come to GAO.

How do we get them these answers? Find out in our new blog post and podcast: https://ow.ly/bpMj50YclSF
February 12, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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Tomorrow at 10AM ➡️ Acting U.S. Comptroller General Orice Williams Brown testifies on GAO’s efforts to save taxpayer dollars by improving government effectiveness & efficiency.

These efforts have saved $725 billion so far and could save $100 billion more: https://ow.ly/jX6150YckXR
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February 10, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Today at 2:30 p.m. ➡️ GAO’s Rebecca Gambler testifies on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ efforts to manage fraud risks in immigration benefits: https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/committee-activity/hearings/somali-fraud-in-minnesota_the-tip-of-the-iceberg
Image of Rebecca Gambler with text "GAO Testimony. Rebecca Gambler, Chief Quality Assurance Officer & Managing Director of Audit Policy and Quality Assurance"
February 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Today at 2 p.m. ➡️ GAO’s Diana Moldafsky testifies on accidents involving the military’s Osprey aircraft and efforts to improve its safety: https://armedservices.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=6392
Image of Diana Moldafsky with text “GAO Testimony. Diana Moldafsky, Director, Defense Capabilities & Management”
February 10, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Drones may soon be zipping around your community delivering sweet treats & packages. But how will they avoid midair collisions with other drones and aircraft?

Today’s WatchBlog post looks at the detect-and-avoid technologies helping to improve drone safety: https://ow.ly/v9gf50Yasa4
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February 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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In all but 12 of the last 49 years, DOD has operated under a continuing resolution—or temporary funding used when a full year budget has not been approved.

Our new report looks at how this has affected DOD’s ability to carry out its national security mission: https://ow.ly/HSaV50YarqJ
February 9, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Fraud can be difficult to find and prevent in federal programs that award billions of dollars a year through grants, contracts, loans & more.

GAO’s Hannah Padilla discusses how certain programs could improve fraud prevention efforts on Federal News Network: https://ow.ly/x5kg50Yaoor
Image of Hannah, GAO Director of Financial Management and Assurance with quote “The agencies push out a lot of funding. So it's very important for them to continuously monitor the expenditures of that money.”
February 6, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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GAO is seeking accounting majors to join our Financial Management and Assurance team for summer internships.

Interns will assist the team with financial statement audits & analyses, promoting financial management best practices, and more. Apply by Feb. 13 below ⬇️
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February 6, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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As street drugs in the U.S. evolve rapidly, quick detection and identification of new drugs could save lives.

In our new report, we look at factors making it difficult for public health officials and law enforcement to keep up with emerging street drugs: https://ow.ly/mn8Y50Y89YO
February 3, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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The Food and Drug Administration oversees the safety of almost $4 trillion in food, cosmetics, medications, and more. In the last decade, FDA has seen a rise in safety oversight work while facing staffing shortages.

Learn more in today’s blog: https://ow.ly/stOA50Y1Lhs
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February 3, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Tomorrow at 10AM ➡️ GAO’s Heather MacLeod testifies on how the Coast Guard’s specialized forces units handle maritime threats like drug interdiction and terrorism. Tune in to learn more about challenges that could hinder their ability to meet mission demands: https://homeland.house.gov/hearing/8112/
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February 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Libraries are more than just books—they provide communities with access to technology, act as voting sites, and more.

GAO’s David Marroni discusses why many libraries are struggling to maintain and update their buildings on Federal News Network’s podcast: https://ow.ly/9AeJ50Y6tWb
Image of David Marroni, GAO Director, Physical Infrastructure with quote: “More than 40% of the nations 16,000+ libraries were in a state of poor repair. Those buildings aren’t going to be able to fulfill their missions.”
January 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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We’re always looking for ways to save taxpayer money & improve federal programs. In fiscal year 2025, our work provided the government $62.7 billion in financial benefits.

Learn about our FY 2025 accomplishments in today’s WatchBlog post: https://ow.ly/bGpk50Y4T4Q
January 29, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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Annoyed with airport traffic? Public transit may help. But people aren’t using it if they don’t know about it or see it as beneficial.

Check out our new report to learn how airports are promoting public transit use: https://ow.ly/pe4S50Y4mKW
January 28, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Today is Data Privacy Day, which raises awareness about privacy and data protection best practices. In our work, we’ve highlighted the challenges policymakers face when trying to keep Americans’ data safe.

Learn more about our work on this issue: https://ow.ly/iL7c50Y3QCy
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January 28, 2026 at 2:01 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
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January 16, 2026 at 6:02 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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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