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#COVID19 exposed weaknesses in the federal government’s #biodefense policies.
GAO’s Chris Currie discusses how the government can learn from COVID-19 to prepare for future pandemics on ’s podcast Federal Drive with : federalnewsnetwork.com/agency-oversig
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The Joint Financial Management Improvement Program is a cooperative venture of , , , & GAO working toward the continuous improvement of federal financial management. The JFMIP conference will be held on May 8. Learn more & register at the links below⬇️
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Maritime Security: Coast Guard and CBP Efforts to Address Prior GAO Recommendations on Asset and Workforce Needs
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#RegenerativeMedicine is an emerging health care field focused on repairing or replacing cells, tissue, & organs. But this field’s advancement depends on a workforce it currently lacks.
Learn more in our new podcast: gao.gov/products/GAO-2
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Regenerative Medicine and Advanced Therapies: Information on Workforce and Education
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Got an auditing question? We wrote the book! Our “Yellow Book” is THE source for government auditing standards and guidance. Today’s blog post looks at these standards, how to get your auditing question answered, and proposed revisions to the Yellow Book: gao.gov/blog/got-audit
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Critical Infrastructure Protection: Time Frames to Complete CISA Efforts Would Help Sector Risk Management Agencies Implement Statutory Responsibilities
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U.S. maritime border security depends on the U.S. Coast Guard & Customs and Border Protection.
GAO’s Heather MacLeod testifies before Congress on the agencies’ progress on our recommendations to improve their asset & workforce management—today at 2pm:
homeland.house.gov/tomorrow-at-2p
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Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office
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WatchBlog post: Got an auditing question? We wrote the book on auditing!
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Critical infrastructures—like water and electricity systems—are at risk from #cyberattacks and #NaturalDisasters.
GAO’s Tina Won Sherman testifies about how can improve its leadership of efforts to protect these infrastructures, tomorrow at 10am: youtube.com/@HouseHomeland
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Nations at war, like Ukraine, may begin rebuilding while conflict is ongoing. We’ve seen successful & ineffective approaches for rebuilding in our work on other countries.
Today’s blog post looks at these approaches, and how to prevent fraud & corruption: gao.gov/blog/wartime-r
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WatchBlog post: Wartime Reconstruction—Building Barriers Against Corruption Risks
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About 45% of people released from federal prison are re-arrested or return within 3 years. The Bureau of Prisons is working on reducing recidivism. But the Bureau’s efforts—and its progress reporting—could be substantially improved.
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VA Health Care: Improved Data, Planning, and Communication Needed for Infrastructure Modernization and Realignment
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Federal Prisons: Bureau of Prisons Should Improve Efforts to Implement its Risk and Needs Assessment System
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COVID-19 in Nursing Homes: Experts Identified Actions Aimed at Improving Infection Prevention and Control
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The 2020 Census cost about $2B less than expected, leading to many cost & schedule lessons learned.
GAO’s Yvonne Jones discusses how Census can apply these lessons & improve future planning on ’s podcast Federal Drive: federalnewsnetwork.com/budget/2023/03
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Tourists aren’t the only thing headed to Florida beaches this summer—scientists also expect a massive #SeaweedBloom to arrive in coming months. Our report explores ways and can better protect public health from harmful algae blooms like this: gao.gov/products/gao-2
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Management Report: Continued Improvements Needed in the Bureau of the Fiscal Service's Information System Controls Related to the Schedule of Federal Debt
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. spent $2B on reconstruction projects in Haiti after a devastating earthquake in 2010. But most projects had unrealistic initial plans, leading to delays, budget increases, & reductions in scope. Our new report explores how to improve future plans: gao.gov/products/GAO-2
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This report is a French language translation of GAO-23-105211, Haiti: USAID and State Should Improve Management and Assessment of Reconstruction Activities
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Haiti: L’USAID et le département d’État devraient améliorer la gestion et l’évaluation des activités de reconstruction
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Haiti: USAID and State Should Improve Management and Assessment of Reconstruction Activities
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Electronic Health Record Modernization: VA Needs to Address Change Management Challenges, User Satisfaction, and System Issues
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Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request: U.S. Government Accountability Office
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Yesterday proposed regulating certain dangerous chemicals, known as #PFAS, in drinking water. We found that in 6 states, at least 18% of water systems—serving 10.5M people—had PFAS at levels that would require action if the rule is finalized: gao.gov/products/gao-2
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Generic Drugs: Stakeholder Views on Improving FDA's Information on Patents
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Millions of Americans rely on federal disaster assistance after events like hurricane and wildfires. But people have struggled accessing funds.
Today’s blog post and video discuss ways to improve federal assistance delivery and effectiveness: gao.gov/blog/federal-m
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WatchBlog post: Federal Money for Disaster Recovery and Resilience Could Be Spent Better
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Disaster Assistance: Action Needed to Improve Resilience, Response, and Recovery
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It’s National #DevelopmentalDisabilityAwareness Month. Adults ages 45-59 with #disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, have a high risk of falling and being injured. But this group may be underserved by federal programs to prevent falls:
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Veterans Affairs is working to replace its IT system that maintains veterans’ health records. But GAO spoke with VA staff and identified some challenges.
GAO’s Carol Harris testifies about staff concerns & ways to address them—today at 3:30 pm: veterans.senate.gov/2023/3/examini
#EqualPayDay—While women continue to fight for equal pay and representation at work, it may be surprising that they earn less even in some industries where they make up most of the workforce.
Learn more in today’s blog post: gao.gov/blog/women-con
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WatchBlog post: Women Continue to Struggle for Equal Pay and Representation
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