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GAO Report on DOD Readiness Challenges

The GAO released a report detailing significant readiness challenges within the Department of Defense (DOD), highlighting that many of its nearly 200 recommendations to improve military readiness remain unaddressed. The report emphasizes the need for DOD to implement these recommendations to maintain its global military dominance.

GAO Report: VA Not Fully Implementing Caregiver Support Recommendations

A GAO report released March 2, 2026, found the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has not fully implemented GAO's recommendations to improve access to community care and caregiver support programs. The report highlights ongoing issues with timely appointment scheduling, referral coordination, and communication, despite legislative mandates from the Dole Act.

GAO: SBA Should Improve Data Sharing Efficiency with IRS

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report recommending that the Small Business Administration (SBA) take steps to make data sharing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) more efficient. The report highlights inefficiencies in verifying taxpayer consent for data sharing, suggesting direct data receipt or technological improvements could prevent fraud and improper payments.

GAO Report on Federal Agency Whistleblower Protections

A GAO report highlights that federal agencies employ various methods to encourage and protect whistleblowers, such as confidentiality and award programs. The report notes challenges like processing high volumes of reports and addresses concerns about overly broad non-disclosure agreements impacting employees' ability to report wrongdoing.

GAO Report on Animal Drug Incentives and Unmet Needs

The GAO released a report highlighting a lack of FDA-approved animal drugs for minor species and rare conditions, despite existing incentives. The report identifies high development costs and limited markets as key barriers and suggests FDA develop a benefit-risk assessment for alternative approaches to drug approval.

GAO: HHS Guidance on State Congregate Care Spending

The GAO has issued guidance recommending that HHS provide clearer details on when states can apply exemptions to the 14-day limit for congregate care spending under the Family First Act. This aims to ensure consistent application of exemptions, particularly for youth at risk of sex trafficking, and address states' varying interpretations of funding rules.

GAO Report: DOE Nuclear Waste Cleanup Cost and Schedule Accuracy Needs Improvement

A GAO report released March 2, 2026, found that the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) needs to improve the accuracy and consistency of its cost and schedule estimates for nuclear waste cleanup projects. The report highlights significant cost increases and data management challenges, impacting over $500 billion in ongoing cleanup efforts.

GAO Report: K-12 COVID-19 Relief Funding Grant Monitoring Lessons

A GAO report released January 29, 2026, found that the Department of Education could have improved its oversight of K-12 COVID-19 relief funding to ensure states protected low-income schools. The report highlights issues with data reliability and the lack of internal procedures for providing technical assistance to states.

GAO Report on NNSA Nuclear Weapons Infrastructure Projects

A GAO report released February 26, 2026, highlights significant cost overruns and delays in the National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA) major construction projects. The report indicates cumulative cost overruns have risen to $4.8 billion and delays to 30 years as of June 2025, impacting the modernization of nuclear weapons infrastructure.

GAO Report on DOD Efforts to Develop Domestic Biomanufacturing

The U.S. GAO has released a report detailing the Department of Defense's (DOD) efforts and investments in developing domestic biomanufacturing capabilities. Since 2020, DOD has invested approximately $965 million to build facilities and support industry partners, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and enhance the defense industrial base. A forthcoming roadmap is expected in 2026.