GAO Reports & Testimonies

GAO Report on Dental and Vision Insurance Market Concentration

A GAO report released on March 9, 2026, examines market concentration in the dental and vision insurance sectors across US states. The report indicates that market concentration varies by state and notes limited research on the effects of concentration and vertical integration in these markets.

GAO Report on Cybersecurity Regulation Harmonization

The GAO has released a report highlighting industry perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in harmonizing federal cybersecurity regulations for critical infrastructure. The report identifies redundancies and conflicts arising from overlapping regulations, impacting private sector entities responsible for essential services.

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: 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 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 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: 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: 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 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.