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	  **Released on   Apr 10, 2024**
          Broadband Deployment: Agencies Should Take Steps to Better Meet Deadline for Processing Permits
    GAO-24-106157
      Published:   Apr 10, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Apr 10, 2024
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    The federal government is investing billions of dollars in expanding broadband access. Some new infrastructure—such as broadband towers—will be situated on federal lands. Federal agencies are required to process applications for such permits within 270 days. The Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service process most of these applications. Between 2018-2022, both agencies missed the deadline for some applications and for others couldn't determine...
          Justice40: Additional Efforts Needed to Improve Tribal Applicants' Access to Federal Programs   Under Environmental Justice Initiative
    GAO-24-106511
      Published:   Apr 10, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Apr 10, 2024
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    Underserved communities, such as Tribes, face barriers to accessing federal funding—like cost-share requirements that require participants to contribute some funding up front. The Justice40 Initiative aims to increase underserved communities' access to funding, with a goal of directing 40% of the benefits of covered federal programs to such communities. However, some Justice40 program requirements also create access barriers. For example, competitive grants can include significant...
      **Released on   Mar 28, 2024**
          Ukraine: Status of Foreign Assistance
    GAO-24-106884
      Published:   Mar 28, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Mar 28, 2024
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    In response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, four U.S. agencies have allocated $44.1 billion from supplemental funding and other funds to address the economic and humanitarian needs of people affected by the crisis. This Q&A report examines the status of these funds and State's role in coordinating it. State doesn't have a systematic, comprehensive approach to specifically track this funding. For example, State...
      **Released on   Feb 20, 2024**
          Oil and Gas Pipelines: Agencies Should Improve Oversight of Decommissioning
    GAO-24-106444
      Published:   Jan 18, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Feb 20, 2024
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    "Gathering pipelines" carry oil and natural gas from wells to other pipelines or facilities. Many—although an exact number is unknown—are located on federal lands and were installed decades ago. If not taken out of service properly, the pipelines may pose safety and environmental risks—including spills, emissions, or explosions. In this Q&A report, we look at the challenges several federal agencies face with ensuring the pipelines...
      **Released on   Jan 31, 2024**
          Precision Agriculture: Benefits and Challenges for Technology Adoption and Use
    GAO-24-105962
      Published:   Jan 31, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Jan 31, 2024
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    Precision agriculture uses technologies such as GPS or automation to make farms more efficient. For example, farmers can use auto-steering equipment to precisely plant a field, and activity monitors can help dairy farmers collect data about their cows' health. In this Technology Assessment , we review the benefits and challenges of precision agriculture technologies. They can make farms more profitable and have environmental benefits—like reducing...
      **Released on   Jan 29, 2024**
          Federal Software Licenses: Agencies Need to Take Action to Achieve Additional Savings
    GAO-24-105717
      Published:   Jan 29, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Jan 29, 2024
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    Federal agencies buy thousands of software licenses annually. Across the 24 agencies we examined, 10 vendors accounted for the majority of the most widely used licenses. But it's unclear which products under those licenses are most widely used because of agencies' inconsistent and incomplete data. For example, multiple software products may be bundled into a single license with a vendor, and agencies may not have...
      **Released on   Jan 18, 2024**
          Foreign Investments in U.S. Agricultural Land: Enhancing Efforts to Collect, Track, and Share Key Information Could Better Identify National Security Risks
    GAO-24-106337
      Published:   Jan 18, 2024
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        Publicly Released:   Jan 18, 2024
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    Foreign investment in U.S. agricultural land grew to about 40 million acres in 2021, per USDA estimates. This can pose national security risks—such as when foreign interests buy land near U.S. military installations. USDA annually publishes data on agricultural land investments, which DOD, Treasury, and other agencies may review for risks. DOD noted that it needs more specific and timely data. USDA needs to collect...
      **Released on   Dec 15, 2023**
          Farm Credit System: Policy Considerations for a Potential Grant Program for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers
    GAO-24-106646
      Published:   Nov 17, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Dec 15, 2023
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    Minorities and women may have trouble getting loans to buy and run farms. According to lending industry representatives, these socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers are more likely to operate smaller, lower-revenue farms; have weaker credit histories; or lack clear title to their agricultural land. The Farm Credit System provides low-cost credit to farmers and ranchers. Establishing a grant program for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers...
      **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...
      **Released on   Dec 4, 2023**
          Crop Insurance: Update on Opportunities to Reduce Program Costs
    GAO-24-106086
      Published:   Nov 7, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Dec 4, 2023
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    The federal crop insurance program helps farmers get insurance to protect them when crop prices decline or harvests fall short due to natural causes. The Department of Agriculture partners with private insurers to run the program. In 2022, federal costs were $17.3 billion—with about $12 billion subsidizing premiums and the rest going toward the insurance companies' administrative costs and government costs for losses related to...
      **Released on   Nov 16, 2023**
          Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Strengthening Interagency Collaboration Could Help Inform Nutrition Research and Future Guidelines
    GAO-24-106130
      Published:   Oct 18, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Nov 16, 2023
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    Every five years the Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services produce the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These guidelines provide advice on what to eat and drink to meet nutrient needs, promote health, and prevent disease. USDA and HHS co-chair a committee that identifies nutrition research priorities—which may inform the 2025-2030 guidelines. The committee's work has supported some research tools, like nutrition research databases...
      **Released on   Nov 2, 2023**
          Equal Employment Opportunity: Additional Actions Would Improve USDA's Collection and Reporting of Key Data
    GAO-24-106791
      Published:   Nov 2, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Nov 2, 2023
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    Agencies' annual reports on equal employment opportunity complaint data help Congress ensure the agencies are following workplace discrimination laws. We reviewed three reports that the U.S. Department of Agriculture issues annually and found ways that the department could improve the accuracy, clarity, and completeness of the data. For example, we recommended that USDA fix a database error that resulted in inaccurate data, and that it...
      **Released on   Oct 31, 2023**
          Sugar Program: Alternative Methods for Implementing Import Restrictions Could Increase Effectiveness
    GAO-24-106144
      Published:   Oct 31, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Oct 31, 2023
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    The Department of Agriculture administers the U.S. sugar program to support domestic sugar production through tools such as limiting the supply of sugar. The program creates higher sugar prices, which cost consumers more than producers benefit, at an annual cost to the economy of around $1 billion per year. The program also restricts the amount of sugar entering the U.S. at a low tariff. The...
      **Released on   Sep 26, 2023**
          Manufactured Housing: Further HUD Action is Needed to Increase Available Loan Products
    GAO-23-105615
      Published:   Sep 26, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Sep 26, 2023
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    Manufactured housing—prefabricated, factory built homes—can be an affordable option for lower-income homebuyers. But some borrowers may not qualify for mortgages and might have to turn to other kinds of financing with less favorable rates and terms. Several federal agencies, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac have created new or modified existing loan programs to help manufactured home borrowers. But while the Department of Housing and Urban...
      **Released on   Jul 14, 2023**
          School Meals: USDA Should Address Challenges in Its “Foods in Schools” Program
    GAO-23-105697
      Published:   Jun 14, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Jul 14, 2023
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    About 15-20% of the foods that make up school lunches are purchased by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through its "Foods in Schools" program. School districts mostly use the program to get lean meat and produce. USDA helps states and school districts operate the program. More than half of the states were satisfied with USDA's program assistance. But many states reported challenges such as cancelled...
      **Released on   Jun 27, 2023**
          Hunger and Homelessness: Funding Distribution for Key Programs
    GAO-23-105458
      Published:   Jun 27, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Jun 27, 2023
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    The COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, and increased housing costs raised questions about whether more U.S. households are experiencing hunger and homelessness. We reviewed key federal programs that provide food or housing assistance to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Federal funding for such programs generally increased in FY 2017-2022. These programs use various criteria to determine the amount of funding to jurisdictions, but normally don't...
      **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   Jun 6, 2023**
          Veterans Employment: GI Bill Benefits Can Help Lead to Outdoor Recreation Careers
    GAO-23-106149
      Published:   Jun 6, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   Jun 6, 2023
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    Many veterans leave military service with wilderness survival and related skills that can translate into careers in outdoor recreation, such as park ranger. Veterans can build on these skills by using the GI Bill from the Department of Veterans Affairs towards degrees in environmental science, forestry, and related disciplines, as well as other specialized job training (e.g., mountain climbing instructor). Federal agencies, like the Forestry...
      **Released on   May 22, 2023**
          Priority Open Recommendations: Department of Agriculture
    GAO-23-106456
      Published:   May 12, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   May 22, 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 U.S. Department of Agriculture outlines 12 open recommendations that it should prioritize. For example, one recommendation was for USDA to analyze different options to help farmers and ranchers prepare for the impacts of...
      **Released on   May 17, 2023**
          Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Agencies Should Track Progress Toward Ambitious Federal Goals [Reissued with Revisions May 17, 2023]
    GAO-23-105300
      Published:   Mar 23, 2023
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        Publicly Released:   May 17, 2023
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    To reduce aviation greenhouse gas emissions, the White House issued a "Grand Challenge" that aims to increase the production of sustainable jet fuel to 3 billion gallons per year by 2030. Its goal is also to produce enough fuel to meet 100% of commercial jet fuel demand by 2050. Currently, this fuel is used at two large airports, but accounts for less than 0.1% of...
    
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