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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 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.

GAO: State Department Needs Plans for Overseas Antidemocratic Actions

The GAO released a report recommending that the State Department develop plans to mitigate risks associated with democracy assistance programs that may need to be redirected away from host-country government entities. The report highlights challenges faced in providing aid and notes that current planning does not adequately address potential shifts in assistance due to antidemocratic actions by recipient governments.