The Coast Guard is taking steps to manage evolving risks in the #Arctic, like climate change & geopolitical tensions. GAO’s Heather MacLeod discusses U.S. Coast Guard’s efforts and the importance of complete data to achieve its goals, on Federal News Network’s podcast: federalnewsnetwork.com/agency-oversig…

Priority Open Recommendations: Department of Homeland Security gao.gov/products/gao-2…

Press Release: GAO Makes New Appointments to Its Tribal and Indigenous Advisory Council gao.gov/press-release/…

We are excited to announce the appointment of four new members to our Tribal and Indigenous Advisory Council, which provides insight and advice on issues affecting Tribal Nations and their citizens. Learn more about the new members and the Council’s role: gao.gov/press-release/…

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL FOR GAO-24-106360: Technical Materials for Regression Analyses on Student, Teacher, and School Characteristics Associated with English Learners' Academic Performance gao.gov/products/gao-2…

K-12 Education: Student, Teacher, and School Characteristics Associated with English Learners' Academic Performance gao.gov/products/gao-2…

In an age where #cyberattacks are on the rise, federal cybersecurity is especially important. GAO’s Dave Hinchman sat down with Francis Rose on FedGovToday to discuss key factors for successful federal cybersecurity modernization initiatives. Watch now: fedgovtoday.com/tv-show/govern…

Retirement Investments: Agencies Can Better Oversee Conflicts of Interest Between Fiduciaries and Investors gao.gov/products/gao-2…

ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL AUDITORS—The application deadline for GAO’s fellowship program has been extended to September 16. Please submit your application to be considered for our 2025 program, which runs from April 2 to July 2. Learn more and apply 👉 gao.gov/about/what-gao…

WatchBlog post: A Veterans’ Program Meant to Help Increase Access to Health Care May Struggle to Do So gao.gov/blog/veterans-…

Export-Import Bank: Monitoring of Exports with Dual Military and Civilian Uses as of 2024 gao.gov/products/gao-2…

Virtual reality use has grown beyond just gaming. For example, some federal agencies are using it for training and more. But these tools come with high costs and additional cybersecurity requirements. GAO’s Brian Bothwell discusses on Federal News Network: federalnewsnetwork.com/technology-mai…

When #veterans can’t get health care at a Veterans Affairs facility, they may go to local providers under VA’s Community Care Program. But veterans may still face long waits and delays getting appointments. Our blog looks at how to address #vets’ concerns: gao.gov/blog/veterans-…

Labor Day marks 50 years of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. ERISA includes protections, such as rules against conflicts of interest on retirement savings advice. Our new report recommends ways to protect investors: gao.gov/products/gao-2…

WatchBlog post: Ukraine Aid is Important, But So is Oversight of This Funding and Assistance gao.gov/blog/ukraine-a…

AMBER Alert Network: DOJ Efforts to Include Tribes and U.S. Territories gao.gov/products/gao-2…

Red De Alertas AMBER: Esfuerzos del Departamento de Justicia para incluir a las tribus y los territorios de Estados Unidos gao.gov/products/gao-2…

U.S. assistance to #Ukraine has been critical to combating both the Russian invasion & resulting humanitarian crisis. But while assistance is important, so is its oversight. Today’s WatchBlog post looks at our work so far on Ukraine assistance oversight: gao.gov/blog/ukraine-a…

Special Operations Forces: Summary of Armed Overwatch Reports gao.gov/products/gao-2…

Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) 2024 Revision gao.gov/products/gao-2…