GAO Reports & Testimonies

DOJ Takes 88 Enforcement Actions Against Unauthorized E-Cigarettes Since FY 2022

GAO published a Q&A report examining how DOJ enforces laws against unauthorized e-cigarettes. DOJ took 88 civil and criminal enforcement actions from FY 2022 through FY 2025, including criminal prosecutions, injunctions, civil forfeitures, and placements on a noncompliant seller list. Courts prohibited sale of unauthorized products in some cases, and DOJ helped seize 3 million unauthorized e-cigarettes in October 2024.

GAO Report: Severe Risks to IRS Operations and Workforce

A GAO report details severe risks to IRS operations and workforce due to significant staff resignations, early retirements, and leadership turnover in 2025. The report highlights threats to customer service, backlog reduction, and technology system readiness, recommending the IRS develop a comprehensive workforce plan.

HHS Refugee Aid for Ukrainians

A GAO report details how the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) allocated $3.78 billion in refugee assistance funds from FY 2022-2024. Approximately 135,000 Ukrainians received aid, including cash, medical care, and housing.

GAO Report on DOD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program

The GAO released a report on the Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, finding that DOD has not fully identified or planned for key external factors affecting implementation. The report highlights potential risks, such as a lack of certified assessors, which could undermine the program's goals.

GAO Reviews Senate Records Receipts and Procedures

The GAO has published a review of the Senate Office of Public Records' fiscal year 2024 receipts and procedures, as requested by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. The report details agreed-upon procedures performed to assist the Secretary of the Senate in verifying the accuracy of the office's financial records.

K-12 CSI Schools: Characteristics, Turnaround Strategies, and Challenges

The GAO released a report on K-12 Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, detailing their characteristics, turnaround strategies, and challenges. The report notes an increase in CSI schools and identifies factors influencing their improvement, such as student demographics and school size.

GAO Report on Federal Grants for Health Care Mental Health

A GAO report details three federal grant programs administered by HHS from 2022-2024, which provided $103.2 million to 45 grantees to improve mental health among health professionals. The report highlights the stress faced by healthcare workers and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their mental well-being.

GAO: DOT Grants Need Lessons Learned Plan

The GAO released a report recommending that the Department of Transportation (DOT) develop a comprehensive lessons-learned plan for its Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grants program. The report highlights that while DOT has collected project data, it has not fully analyzed it to identify lessons for future technology deployments.

GAO Report: Museum Maintenance Backlog and Risks

A GAO report highlights that approximately 85% of US museums have a maintenance backlog, with many facing risks to collections and visitor safety due to aging infrastructure. The report notes that federal funding is not available for construction-related expenses, and the total cost of repairs remains unknown.

GAO Report: Student Loan Servicers Failed Standards, Resulting in Penalties

A GAO report found that 4 out of 5 federal student loan servicers failed to meet performance standards for record accuracy and call quality, leading to approximately $850,000 in penalties. The Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) stopped assessing these metrics in February 2025 due to staff reductions.