Government Accountability Office (GAO) Podcast: Watchdog Report

Federal Efforts to Combat Criminals' Illicit Financial Activities

Tue, 18 Feb 2025

Criminal organizations and terrorist groups use money laundering to carry out their crimes, including human and drug trafficking. Federal agencies work together to investigate these activities and have developed several strategies to combat these…

Artificial Intelligence Could Improve Critical Infrastructure Services, But It Comes with Risks

Wed, 18 Dec 2024

Artificial intelligence could be used to improve services and utilities we use every day—such as electricity, water, transportation, banking, and more. But AI could also make these systems more vulnerable to cyber threats. In a new report, we looked…

As Debt Limit Deadline Looms, What is Needed to Avoid A Default and Its Potential Widespread Consequences?

Wed, 11 Dec 2024

To prevent the federal government from defaulting on its debt when it neared the debt limit in 2023, Congress voted to suspend the debt ceiling through this coming January 1. With that deadline looming, the decision of how to address national debt…

The Poor Condition of the Navy's Amphibious Fleet And Its Impacts on Marines

Tue, 03 Dec 2024

The Navy maintains a fleet of large amphibious warfare ships that are primarily used for important Marine Corps missions. But the Navy has struggled to keep these ships available for operations and training. In some cases, ships have been…

Hundreds of Hazardous Waste Facilities May Face Risks from Climate Change

Thu, 14 Nov 2024

There are more than a thousand facilities across the U.S. that treat, store, or dispose of various types of hazardous waste. Some of these facilities are located in areas increasingly prone to flooding, extreme weather events, or wildfires. What…