15 Sept 2026
There are thousands of properties on the National Register of Historic Places. It's everything from buildings to battlefields. But some organizations, including Native American Tribes, have…
3 Sept 2026
The Navy's attack submarine fleet provide the United States with an unparalleled advantage to gather intelligence undetected and attack enemy targets. But during the last decade, the Navy has…
9 Aug 2026
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is tasked with helping Americans and communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. But recent reductions in staffing at FEMA may…
9 Aug 2026
In recent decades, several emerging infectious diseases have necessitated the need for global responses. We looked at what's being done here in the U.S. to detect and prevent the spread of…
22 Jul 2026
During long flights or extended air combat missions, aerial refueling tankers can eliminate the need for military planes to land. Having this capability is vital for some missions, like rapid…
22 Jul 2026
Consumers can use the help of a broker or agent to help them navigate government-run health insurance marketplaces. Agents can be useful in helping consumers pick the best insurance plan. But recent…
22 Jul 2026
The last several decades have marked a turbulent, transformative time for commercial airlines--with mergers, failed mergers, and even airlines like Spirit going out of business. What's going on…
3 Jun 2026
The federal government loses hundreds of billions of dollars to fraud each year and millions more to payment errors—also known as improper payments. GAO helps federal understand the causes of these…
29 May 2026
Drug cartels and other illegal enterprises often use shell companies to hide their dealings and launder money. To combat this activity, many countries have requirements that corporations disclose…
20 May 2026
Over the years, GAO’s work has helped save taxpayers billions of dollars by reducing duplication, overlap and fragmentation in programs. Each year, we issue a report that highlights this work. On this…
