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			Lack of Sleep Has Left Our Military Less Combat Ready and More Prone to Accidents with Dire Consequences
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						Publicly Released on:     Apr 11, 2024
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					Lack of Sleep Has Left Our Military Less Combat Ready and More Prone to Accidents with Dire Consequences 

      
    
    

  
    
            Lack of sleep among active duty service members has led to fatal accidents and hundreds of millions of dollars in damage to ships, vehicles, and aircraft. Many service members reported slower reflexes and responses, lower cognitive function, and concerns about near-collisions or making a deadly mistake because of fatigue. Today’s WatchBlog post looks at our recent reports about some of the causes of widespread...
			
			For World Health Day (April 7), We Look At U.S. Efforts to Promote Global Wellness
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					For World Health Day (April 7), We Look At U.S. Efforts to Promote Global Wellness

      
    
    

  
    
            When it comes to communicable diseases, it turns out, it is a small world after all. Serious diseases like COVID-19, AIDS, and mpox (previously known as monkeypox) can move quickly around the globe—threatening lives and livelihoods. The U.S. plays an important role in working with global partners to prevent the spread of diseases like these. Today, for World Health Day (April 7), the WatchBlog looks at our recent work on key U.S....
			
			If Used by Drivers Correctly, Advanced Vehicle Technologies Could Save Lives. But They Could Also Cost Owners More to Repair
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						Publicly Released on:     Apr 2, 2024
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					If Used by Drivers Correctly, Advanced Vehicle Technologies Could Save Lives. But They Could Also Cost Owners More to Repair

      
    
    

  
    
            New cars are increasingly equipped with advanced vehicle technologies that could help reduce crashes and fatalities. But drivers may turn off these technologies, may not understand the correct way to use them, or can over-rely on them, which could actually cause accidents. New technologies may also have another impact on car owners—they may mean owners can only get their vehicles repaired at...
			
			What’s the Status of U.S. Assistance to Ukraine? Our First Reports on Oversight Efforts
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						Publicly Released on:     Mar 28, 2024
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					What’s the Status of U.S. Assistance to Ukraine? Our First Reports on Oversight Efforts

      
    
    

  
    
            The war in Ukraine has had devastating consequences—creating a humanitarian crisis, threatening Ukraine’s democracy, and exacerbating global challenges, such as food insecurity. Congress has approved $113 billion in response to the Ukraine crisis. Agencies also used other funds to address the crisis.Beginning this month, we issued the first and second reports in a series responding to requests by Congress about this assistance and its...
			
			Federal Government Made $236 billion “Improper Payments” Last Fiscal Year
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						Publicly Released on:     Mar 26, 2024
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					Federal Government Made $236 billion “Improper Payments” Last Fiscal Year

      
    
    

  
    
            The federal government reported an estimated $236 billion in “improper payments” during the most recently completed fiscal year (FY 2023). Such payments are essentially payment errors that can be the result of many things—include overpayments, inaccurate recordkeeping, or even fraud.Payment errors are a long-standing issue for the federal government. Over the last 20 fiscal years, it has made an estimated $2.7 trillion in such improper payments. ...
			
			The U.S. Now Has a National Cybersecurity Strategy, but Is It as Strong as It Could Be?
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						Publicly Released on:     Mar 21, 2024
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					The U.S. Now Has a National Cybersecurity Strategy, but Is It as Strong as It Could Be?

      
    
    

  
    
            In February, Change Healthcare, the largest health care payment processer in the United States, was the victim of a ransomware attack that disrupted services across the country. The attack threatened health care workers’ paychecks, impacted the ability to fill prescriptions, and even disrupted patient care throughout the health care system. Attacks like this underscore the need for action to protect our nation’s critical services,...
			
			FOIA Backlogs Hinder Government Transparency and Accountability
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						Publicly Released on:     Mar 14, 2024
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					FOIA Backlogs Hinder Government Transparency and Accountability 

      
    
    

  
    
            Each year, media outlets, businesses, and members of the public file hundreds of thousands of requests for government records on a wide range of topics—from consumer safety to national security. Their ability to access these records is protected under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).While FOIA is an important tool for holding the government accountable, many who file FOIA requests have experienced delays in getting them processed in a timely manner....
			
			The Legacy of Oppenheimer’s Nuclear Research at Los Alamos
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						Publicly Released on:     Mar 7, 2024
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					The Legacy of Oppenheimer’s Nuclear Research at Los Alamos

      
    
    

  
    
            With 13 Academy Award nominations, Oppenheimer is favored to win big at this year’s Oscars on Sunday. The compelling film dramatizes one man’s struggle living with his legacy—J. Robert Oppenheimer, the “father of the atomic bomb.” But the real-life legacy of nuclear weapon development for the U.S. stretches far beyond the 1940s and Oppenheimer. More than 80 years later, the federal government and communities surrounding the original sites used to build the bomb...
			
			The Mismatch between Mental Health Care Access and Demand
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					The Mismatch between Mental Health Care Access and Demand

      
    
    

  
    
            During hard times, mental health care can be a crucial resource to help with everyday challenges and stresses for people with behavioral health conditions—mental health and substance use disorders. But increasing demand for these services has led to an ongoing, nationwide shortage of behavioral health providers. Today’s WatchBlog post looks at our work on these shortages, including efforts to increase the number of providers and the effects of shortages on...
			
			Is the FAA Ready for More Space Travelers?
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						Publicly Released on:     Feb 27, 2024
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					Is the FAA Ready for More Space Travelers?

      
    
    

  
    
            Planning your dream vacation? In the coming years, you may be able to check off a visit to space from your bucket list. The commercial space industry is rapidly growing, and more commercial launches have people onboard than ever before.But those interested in these voyages to the final frontier might want to know what steps are being taken to protect their health and safety.Today’s WatchBlog post looks at our new report about how the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is...
			
			As A New Tax Filing Season Kicks Off, We Look at the IRS Efforts to Improve Customer Service and the Audits of Two Very Different Kinds of Taxpayers
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						Publicly Released on:     Feb 20, 2024
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					As A New Tax Filing Season Kicks Off, We Look at the IRS Efforts to Improve Customer Service and the Audits of Two Very Different Kinds of Taxpayers

      
    
    

  
    
            Taxes are due April 15 this year. You might be ready to file your taxes, but is IRS ready to process them?

IRS is expected to process more than 160 million individual and business tax returns this filing season. Some good news: in general, IRS has reduced the average number of days it takes to process returns. But, as in past years, IRS still faces a backlog of correspondence...
			
			A Warning About the Nation’s Fiscal Health
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						Publicly Released on:     Feb 16, 2024
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					A Warning About the Nation’s Fiscal Health

      
    
    

  
    
            The federal government is on an unsustainable long-term fiscal path that poses serious economic, national security, and social challenges if not addressed. And the longer we wait to act, the more dire the consequences will be on the economy and the public.

Congress and the administration will need to make difficult budgetary and policy decisions to address the key drivers of federal debt. Reliable federal financial statements are critical to help policymakers make these important...
			
			Online Extremism is a Growing Problem, But What’s Being Done About It?
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						Publicly Released on:     Feb 13, 2024
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					Online Extremism is a Growing Problem, But What’s Being Done About It?

      
    
    

  
    
            A hate crime occurs nearly every hour in the U.S. It’s a growing problem that’s been fueled by hate-filled internet posts on social media and other internet platforms. Many of us have seen news headlines about extremist attacks that were fueled by online hate speech—such as the mass shootings at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina in 2015; a Walmart in El Paso, Texas in 2019; and a nightclub in Colorado Springs,...
			
			Federal Prisons Haven’t Addressed Longstanding Concerns About Overuse of Solitary Confinement
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					Federal Prisons Haven’t Addressed Longstanding Concerns About Overuse of Solitary Confinement

      
    
    

  
    
            In prisons, restrictive housing—including solitary confinement—is meant to temporarily separate those who engage in violent or disruptive behavior from the general population. While this is meant to be a safety measure, there are concerns that restrictive housing is being overused and used disproportionally for Black people.

As of October, about 12,000 people were placed in restrictive housing across all federal prisons. People...
			
			Updating Government Auditing Standards—The 2024 Yellow Book
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						Publicly Released on:     Feb 1, 2024
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					Updating Government Auditing Standards—The 2024 Yellow Book

      
    
    

  
    
            Attention auditors! Today, we issue a new revision of the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, also known as the “Yellow Book,” which supersedes the 2018 revision of the standards. The Yellow Book is the book of standards and guidance for government auditing—outlining the requirements that make for effective, quality audits when reviewing government programs and spending. It’s used by our federal government auditors here at GAO, as well...
			
			Paid Parental Leave Is Available to Most Federal Employees—But Some May Not Know About It
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						Publicly Released on:     Jan 25, 2024
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					Paid Parental Leave Is Available to Most Federal Employees—But Some May Not Know About It

      
    
    

  
    
            The first months of a baby’s life are an important period to build bonds between parents and child. Because of this, many new parents take maternity or paternity leave —also known as family leave—from work during those initial months of welcoming a new family member. Paid family leave wasn’t offered to most federal employees until recently. But beginning in October 2020, most are eligible to take up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave...
			
			Foreign Investment in U.S. Agricultural Land Is Raising National Security Concerns
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						Publicly Released on:     Jan 23, 2024
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					Foreign Investment in U.S. Agricultural Land Is Raising National Security Concerns

      
    
    

  
    
            The U.S. is known as the breadbasket of the world. Beyond our amber waves of grain, America is a top producer of corn, soybeans, grapes, cattle and dairy, and much more.

Agricultural land is a valuable asset here, and an attractive one for foreign investors. In fact, foreign investment in agriculture has grown substantially—to as much as 43.4 million acres in 2022. But these investments may have consequences for U.S. national security....
			
			New Efforts to Fight Food Poisoning
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						Publicly Released on:     Jan 18, 2024
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					New Efforts to Fight Food Poisoning 

      
    
    

  
    
            News of a food recall can cause you to race to the refrigerator to check that the lettuce you just bought wasn’t part of the recall.

While recalls can raise concerns, they are also a good thing, as they are valuable reminders of the government’s work to keep the U.S. food supply safe. The ability to quickly trace tainted foods to the source of contamination and recall a potentially contaminated product can help prevent illnesses and improve public health and safety.

Some foods—such as...
			
			The Effectiveness of Economic Sanctions At Risk from Digital Asset Growth
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						Publicly Released on:     Jan 16, 2024
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					The Effectiveness of Economic Sanctions At Risk from Digital Asset Growth

      
    
    

  
    
            Economic sanctions are an important foreign policy tool that the U.S. uses to try and deter foreign states that are acting contrary to our interest or engaging in behavior such as human rights abuses. But increasingly, foreign states facing U.S. sanctions—including Iran and North Korea—are using digital assets to evade the impacts of those sanctions.

Today’s WatchBlog post looks at our new report on how digital assets are being used to evade U.S....
			
			Misperceptions Can Make It Harder to Prevent Child Trafficking and Help Survivors
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						Publicly Released on:     Jan 10, 2024
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					Misperceptions Can Make It Harder to Prevent Child Trafficking and Help Survivors

      
    
    

  
    
            Child trafficking is a horrific crime. Traffickers can target children due to their age and vulnerability and exploit them sexually, force them to work, or both.

Federal, state, and local governments, as well as non-governmental organizations, are working to raise awareness and help survivors of these crimes. But common misperceptions about child trafficking can hinder these efforts and the support survivors receive.

Today’s WatchBlog post...
		


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