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	  **Released on   Apr 16, 2024**
          Fraud Risk Management: 2018-2022 Data Show Federal Government Loses an Estimated $233 Billion to $521 Billion Annually to Fraud, Based on Various Risk Environments
    GAO-24-105833
      Published:   Apr 16, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Apr 16, 2024
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    No area of the federal government is immune to fraud. We estimated that the federal government could lose between $233 billion and $521 billion annually to fraud. Given the scope of this problem, a government-wide approach is required to address it. The Office of Management and Budget, working with agencies and the oversight community, should develop guidance to improve fraud-related data—providing a more uniform approach...
      **Released on   Apr 15, 2024**
          Prescription Drugs: Selected States' Regulation of Pharmacy Benefit Managers
    GAO-24-106898
      Published:   Mar 18, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Apr 15, 2024
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    Private health plans contract with pharmacy benefit managers—companies that help oversee prescription drug benefits and control costs. We studied 5 states that have laws to regulate these companies. We found, for example, that all 5 states regulated the companies' drug pricing and pharmacy payments—including by limiting companies' use of manufacturer rebates and their ability to pay pharmacies less than health plans are charged. State regulators...
      **Released on   Mar 21, 2024**
          Service Members Transitioning to Civilian Life: Agencies Can Improve Warm Handovers for Additional Assistance
    GAO-24-106248
      Published:   Mar 21, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Mar 21, 2024
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    Transitioning from military to civilian life can be difficult for some service members as they may lose access to housing, pay, healthcare, and more. DOD provides certain at-risk service members with a person-to-person connection—known as a "warm handover"—to support agencies like VA. But DOD doesn't ensure that warm handovers take place. From April 2021-March 2023, more than 4,300 at-risk service members didn't receive this assistance...
      **Released on   Feb 22, 2024**
          Ridesharing and Taxi Safety: Information on Assaults against Drivers and Passengers
    GAO-24-106742
      Published:   Feb 22, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Feb 22, 2024
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    Many people rely on ridesharing and taxi services, but there's growing concern about assaults on drivers and passengers. While there are no federal requirements to collect data on assaults in rideshare and taxi vehicles, we found: 6 federal databases have some data on assaults on drivers—one database reported 19 fatal assaults in 2019 3 ridesharing companies publicly report on fatal physical assaults and the most...
      **Released on   Dec 12, 2023**
          Artificial Intelligence: Agencies Have Begun Implementation but Need to Complete Key Requirements
    GAO-24-105980
      Published:   Dec 12, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Dec 12, 2023
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    Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the world and could improve government operations. For example, federal agencies can use AI to analyze drone photos and large datasets. But safeguards are needed to manage AI risks. Federal law and guidance have several requirements for agencies implementing AI, but they haven't all been met. For example, there's no government-wide guidance on how agencies should acquire and use AI...
          Private Health Insurance: Roll out of Independent Dispute Resolution Process for Out-Of-Network Claims Has Been Challenging
    GAO-24-106335
      Published:   Dec 12, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Dec 12, 2023
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    Individuals with private health insurance can receive "surprise bills" for the difference between what a provider charged and what their insurance paid. A 2021 law prohibits surprise billing for some services, and directed the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury to give providers and insurers a forum to resolve disputes about how much insurers should pay for out-of-network care. But the rollout...
          Work Arrangements: Improved Collaboration Could Enhance Labor Force Data
    GAO-24-105651
      Published:   Dec 12, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Dec 12, 2023
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    Millions of U.S. workers are in nonstandard and contract work arrangements—that is, work that is not permanent, year-round, and full-time employment with predictable hours. Policymakers want to understand such work arrangements and how workers fare in terms of wages, benefits, and workplace safety. However, federal agencies define and measure these arrangements in various ways, so it's hard to know their prevalence and outcomes. We recommended...
      **Released on   Sep 12, 2023**
          Unemployment Insurance: Estimated Amount of Fraud During Pandemic Likely Between $100 Billion and $135 Billion
    GAO-23-106696
      Published:   Sep 12, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Sep 12, 2023
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    We estimate that fraud accounted for 11-15% of the total amount of unemployment insurance benefits paid during the pandemic. In that time frame, the Department of Labor provided funding to states to help prevent, detect, and investigate fraud and recover fraudulent payments. States reported finding about $55.8 billion in total overpayments—$5.3 billion of which were fraudulent. States reported recovering about $6.8 billion total, including $1.2...
      **Released on   Aug 24, 2023**
          Job Corps: DOL Could Improve Center Safety and Security Procedures and Assess Hiring Flexibilities for Drug Intervention Specialists
    GAO-23-105589
      Published:   Jul 25, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Aug 24, 2023
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    The Department of Labor's Job Corps is the nation's largest residential, educational, career and technical training program for low-income youth. Illegal drugs are not allowed at Job Corps' centers, and students must be tested for drug use when they arrive. Students testing positive must receive drug intervention services—to help them understand their substance use and how to abstain from it—and be retested. Students who test...
      **Released on   Aug 2, 2023**
          Private Health Coverage: Information on Farm Bureau Health Plans, Health Care Sharing Ministries, and Fixed Indemnity Plans
    GAO-23-106034
      Published:   Jul 26, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Aug 2, 2023
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    Alternatives to traditional health insurance may advertise lower up-front costs or more flexibility. But they also don't have to adhere to federal consumer protection requirements—like guaranteed coverage for pre-existing conditions or mental health services. We provide information on 3 types of health coverage alternatives: Health plans sold to members of state Farm Bureaus—i.e., agriculture advocacy groups "Health care sharing ministries"—groups organized around beliefs or ethics...
      **Released on   Jul 24, 2023**
          403(b) Retirement Plans: Department of Labor Should Update Educational Materials to Better Inform Plan Sponsors and Participants
    GAO-23-105620
      Published:   Jun 21, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Jul 24, 2023
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    Millions of teachers and employees at non-profits rely on 403(b) plans for their retirement savings. These individual account-based plans let participants make investment decisions and bear risk. Federal agencies, like the Department of Labor, oversee these plans. DOL also provides educational materials to plan sponsors and participants. However, we found that DOL's website contains little educational material specific to 403(b) plans—such as information to help...
          Unemployment Insurance: DOL Needs to Further Help States Overcome IT Modernization Challenges
    GAO-23-105478
      Published:   Jul 10, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Jul 24, 2023
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    The Department of Labor oversees unemployment insurance—distributing funds to states, who then provide these funds to eligible people within their state. During the COVID-19 pandemic, some states had trouble processing unemployment insurance claims due to issues with their IT systems—some of which are about 50 years old. DOL is helping states modernize these systems by, for example, sending experts to evaluate them and recommend improvements...
      **Released on   Jun 20, 2023**
          Meat and Poultry Worker Safety: OSHA Should Determine How to Address Persistent Hazards Exacerbated by COVID-19
    GAO-23-105104
      Published:   Jun 20, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Jun 20, 2023
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    During the COVID-19 pandemic , there was a sharp increase in reports of illness among meat and poultry workers. These jobs require working in crowded plants, putting workers at greater risk of disease. In response to these concerns, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration increased plant inspections. But OSHA's safety standards didn't include COVID-19 related hazards—like requiring workers to be in close proximity. As a...
      **Released on   May 16, 2023**
          Priority Open Recommendations: Department of Labor
    GAO-23-106464
      Published:   May 9, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   May 16, 2023
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    Each year, we make more than 1,000 recommendations to help the federal government save money, address issues on our High Risk List , and significantly improve government operations. This letter to the Department of Labor outlines 11 open recommendations that it should prioritize. For example, we recommended that it examine and publicly report on the extent and potential causes of racial and ethnic inequities in...
      **Released on   Mar 14, 2023**
          Women in the Workforce: Underrepresentation in Management Positions Persists, and the Gender Pay Gap Varies by Industry and Demographics
    GAO-23-106320
      Published:   Mar 14, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Mar 14, 2023
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    Women remain underrepresented in management roles in the U.S. workforce. Female managers continue to earn less than male managers, but the pay gap varies by industry and demographics. Our analysis of Census data showed that in 2021: 42% of managers were women, but overall women make up 47% of the workforce Female managers were more likely to be younger and more educated, and less likely...
      **Released on   Feb 8, 2023**
          Unemployment Insurance: DOL Needs to Address Substantial Pandemic UI Fraud and Reduce Persistent Risks
    GAO-23-106586
      Published:   Feb 8, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Feb 8, 2023
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    Congress created 4 new unemployment insurance programs to support workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following this expansion, the amount of fraud in these programs increased. We estimate that, during the pandemic, total fraud in these programs was over $60 billion and perhaps much higher. The Department of Labor has issued guidance, provided funding to states, and recommended improvements to state unemployment insurance programs to address...
      **Released on   Jan 23, 2023**
          Unemployment Insurance: Data Indicate Substantial Levels of Fraud during the Pandemic; DOL Should Implement an Antifraud Strategy
    GAO-23-105523
      Published:   Dec 22, 2022
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        Publicly Released:   Jan 23, 2023
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    Congress created 4 new unemployment insurance programs to support workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following this expansion, the amount of fraud in these programs increased—with evidence indicating that the total fraud was over $60 billion and perhaps much higher. The Department of Labor has taken steps to address such fraud. For example, it issued guidance, provided funding to states, and recommended improvements to state unemployment...
      **Released on   Dec 15, 2022**
          Telecommunications Workforce: Additional Workers Will Be Needed to Deploy Broadband, but Concerns Exist About Availability
    GAO-23-105626
      Published:   Dec 15, 2022
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        Publicly Released:   Dec 15, 2022
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    Recent legislation included big increases in federal funding for the deployment of broadband, which is increasingly critical to daily life, but unavailable in some areas. Our analysis found that thousands more skilled workers will be needed to deploy broadband and 5G funded by recent federal programs. If this work is spread over 10 years, at its peak, the funding would support about 23,000 additional workers...
          Private Health Insurance: State and Federal Oversight of Provider Networks Varies
    GAO-23-105642
      Published:   Dec 15, 2022
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        Publicly Released:   Dec 15, 2022
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    A majority of Americans are covered by private health insurance plans. Health plans set up provider networks—contracted doctors, other providers, and facilities—to provide medical care to enrollees. A provider network is considered "inadequate" if it doesn't have enough providers for enrollees to receive timely care nearby. Inadequate networks may lead enrollees to seek higher-cost care from out-of-network providers. Most states said they review plans for...
      **Released on   Nov 16, 2022**
          Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: Additional Steps Needed to Help States Collect Complete Enrollment Information
    GAO-23-104830
      Published:   Nov 16, 2022
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        Publicly Released:   Nov 16, 2022
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    The Departments of Labor and Education oversee 6 core workforce development programs that help job seekers find work and employers find qualified employees. The departments require the programs to submit data on their participants, and have taken steps to help them do so. But the departments still don't have complete data on participants who are enrolled in multiple programs. For example, program data submitted to...
    
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